Community Calendar

Understanding Pastoral Taxes & Church Finances
A Free Educational Workshop for Pastors and Church Leaders presented by Tom Hammar and Molly Shattuck

Running a church comes with unique financial responsibilities and tax considerations. Join us for a practical and informative session designed to help pastors, church staff, bookkeepers, treasurers, and board members better understand the financial issues facing churches today.

Topics Include:
- Unique tax rules for pastors
- Housing allowance updates and considerations
- Payroll and compensation issues
- Church financial best practices
- Common compliance pitfalls
- Questions and answers with experienced church tax professionals

This educational event is provided as a community service and offers practical guidance and resources for church leaders. There is no cost to attend. Please rsvp to support@centennialtax.com or 563-900-5900 by Friday, October 22 to reserve your seat.

Trivia Night benefiting Bikes For Tykes, an annual charity drive sponsored by the Quad Cities Bicycle Club that gets bicycles and related accessories to the children of families in need in time for the holidays. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and the trivia contest begins about one hour later. Cost is $150 for a table of eight (and please no more); singles are welcome at a cost of $20. The evening will also feature a “heads or tails” contest and a “Holly Jolly Christmas Dress-up” competition. While you are free to bring your own food and snacks, all beverages must be purchased at the Holiday Inn's bar. To register, go to the QCBC website, at qcbc.org; click on “Calendar” on the top dropdown menu; then click on the Trivia Night entry on November 6.

Recycle the Runway 2026: THEN. NOW. NEXT.
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Join Dress for Success Quad Cities for Recycle the Runway 2026, an exciting evening of fashion, creativity, and community impact!
This one-of-a-kind fashion fundraiser brings together talented designers from across the country who transform recycled clothing and accessories into stunning, runway-ready creations. Watch as designers showcase their work before celebrity judges and a live audience, competing for cash prizes while celebrating sustainable fashion.
This year’s theme, THEN. NOW. NEXT., celebrates the journey of Dress for Success Quad Cities—honoring our beginnings, recognizing the impact we're making today, and looking ahead to a future of empowering even more women.
Beyond the runway, every ticket supports a meaningful cause. 100% of the evening’s proceeds benefit Dress for Success Quad Cities, helping provide free professional clothing, career coaching, job-search assistance, and employment support to women throughout Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
Experience an unforgettable evening where fashion meets purpose, creativity inspires change, and every ticket helps women move from jobs to careers!