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Friday, May 10, 2013
5:30 p.m. until
8:30 p.m. |
Benefit planned for St. Maria Goretti Church
pastor
Fr. Jim DeBisschop to undergo cancer surgery
The Churches of St. Maria Goretti, Coal Valley and Mary Our Lady of Peace,
Orion are sponsoring a fundraiser for the benefit of their pastor, Father
Jim DeBisschop, who will be having cancer surgery at Mayo Hospital in
Rochester, Minn.
The event will be held on May 10, 2013 at The Rock, 302 First St., Coal
Valley. Doors open at 5:00 pm with a free will donation Taco Bar, 5:30-8:00
pm. Drinks will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets and bake goods
will also be available for purchase. All are welcome to come!
If you are unable to attend and would like to donate to the cause, please
send your donation to St. Maria Goretti Church c/o Fr. Jim benefit 220 E.
22nd Ave. PO box 159, Coal Valley, IL 61240
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Friday, May 17, 2013
5:00 p.m. until
8:00 p.m. |
Salute to Special Olympians Fund-raiser
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union
4600 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island
Honoring those in our community with special needs, the County Board, by
unanimous vote, has designated
May 17, 2013 as Special Olympians Day in Rock
Island County.The
event is a fund-raiser for Special Olympics Illinois, with all proceeds
staying in Western Area 4. It’s a great opportunity for the community to
come out and have some fun, while supporting our local special athletes. It
also provides a no-cost social event for Individuals with Special Needs.
Personnel from area Police & Fire Departments will display vehicles &
equipment. There will be K-9 demonstrations, games, and an arts & crafts
table. The Quad City Juggling Club will be on hand to perform, teach, &
play. There will also be a silent auction and entertainment will be provided
by ABC “Squared” Karaoke & D.J. Service. Food, included with admission, will
include sloppy joes, baked beans, potato chips, beverage, & dessert.
Admission for adults is $10 and children 12 & under are free with a paying
adult. Persons with special needs and two family members or an escort are
FREE.
This event has been a great success, because of the work of numerous
volunteers, and the strong support of Area Businesses, Community Leaders, &
Labor Organizations. Community support as a whole has been great. Special
Olympics means so much to so many; Please join the Public Safety
Professionals of Rock Island County in Saluting the Will & Spirit that
personifies Special Olympians. Join us for a great time, and help us ensure
that our Special Friends continue to have every possible opportunity
available to them.
For more information you may contact Rock Island County
Board Member Richard Brunk at (309)
764-3860 or rhbrunk@mchsi.com.
Donations may be sent to: RICO Police & Fire Salute to Special Olympians C/O
1527 11th Ave. Moline, IL. 61265. Checks should be made payable to Special
Olympics Illinois. Donations ARE tax deductible.
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Tuesday, May 20, 2013
5:30
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Rock Island County Board Meeting
1504 - 3rd Avenue, Rock Island |
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