Update Rock Island - November 11, 2024

Thanksgiving Meals

The Martin Luther King Center will host its 35th Annual Thanksgiving Meal giveaway on November 22^nd, 23^rd and 24th. All are welcome! Volunteers are needed to help with this year's event. To sign up and for more information visit www.mlkcenter.org/events.

Holiday Gift Giveaway

The MLK Center is also looking for volunteers to help with gift wrapping and gift distribution for its 48th Annual Children's Holiday Gifts, to sign up please www.mlkcenter.org/volunteer-gifts

Rock Island Public Library Frieze Lecture Series

The final lecture of the "Democracy in America" series is this Thursday, November 14^th at 2 p.m. Learn about "Abraham Lincoln and a House Divided" from Dr. Lendol Calder, professor of history at Augustana College. The lecture is open to the public and free of charge at the downtown branch of the Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th Street.

Opening of Arts Alley

The official opening of Arts Alley takes place on Wednesday, November 20th from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a tree lighting, caroling by the Rock Island High School Chamber Choir and the unveiling of stunning murals, vendor stalls, and more. New this year is the Arts Alley Holiday Market, open on weekends. You'll be able to shop unique items from local vendors. After the tree lighting in Arts Alley, the community is invited to head next door to The Urban Reserve for "An Elevated Unveiling" of the luxury rooftop event space that will feature a special selection of food and beverages.

Finally, the City of Rock Island would like to acknowledge Veteran's Day and thank the men and women who have served our country. If anyone is present who has served in the armed forces, please stand for recognition.