Action calendar
These events have been compiled from publicly available information on social media, newspapers, newsletters and other sources. To submit an event or a correction, email Leslie DuPree
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Thursday, Aug. 21
Legislative Open House, 10-11:30 a.m., Gilda's Club, 1351 W. Central Park Ave., Ste 200, Davenport. Iowa legislators have been invited. Meet your legislators, share your story and hear what they are doing to support health, wellness, and cancer care in our state. RSVP is required. Call 563-326-7504 or email program@csciowaillinois.org with questions or registration.
Postcards for Democracy: Voter Letter-Writing Party, 5-6:30 p.m., Vibrant Coffeehouse + Kitchen, 3230 Ridge Point, Bettendorf. Write messages to voters in key Republican districts to help raise awareness of the Republican-led budget cuts and inspire action before the 2026 election. Sign up
Friday, August 22
Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here with Bernie Sanders, 7 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p,m.), Rivercenter, South Building, 136 East Third St., Davenport.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Women’s Equality Day: Equality for All!, 5-7 p.m., Lincoln Park, Rock Island. Annual event celebrates the date the 19th Amendment was certified, granting women the right to vote. Speakers, music and info tables from candidates and organizations.Featuring Jess Piper, director of Blue Missouri; Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati; Ill. Rep Margaret Croke; and former Davenport council member Judith Lee.
Rep. Croke will have a meet-and-greet before the event at 3 p.m. at Kavanaugh’s Hilltop, 1228 30th St,, Rock Island.
Trans Rights are Human Rights, 11 a.m., peaceful march and protest. Gather at Bechtel Park, 499 East 2nd St., Davenport.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Ukrainian Independence Day rally, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., corner of 53rd Street and Elmore Avenue, Davenport. Bring flags and banners.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Cookies and Chat with Tracey Kuehl, Scott County soil and water commissioner, 1-2:30 p.m., Maysville Fire Department, 23630 93rd Ave. She will discuss local events and answer questions.
Monday, Sept. 1
Dignity in Labor Celebration, protest, festival and rally, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Sylvan Island, 58 2nd St., Moline.
Thursday, Sept. 11
Resistors Unite, 5:30 at Grumpy's in the village of East Davenport (2120 E 11th St., Davenport). Group meets the second Thursday of the month. Email lizmcd1991@gmail.com to get on their email list for updates and to join.
Monday, Sept. 15
Rob Sand Scott County Town Hall, 5:30-6:30 p.m., location TBA. The Democratic candidate for Iowa governor is taking a "100 Town Hall Tour," to hold events in all 99 counties plus a second stop in Lee County, home to two county seats.
October 4
NAMIWalks Greater Mississippi Valley, mental health advocacy and awareness event, at the Bend XPO amphitheater and park in East Moline. Pre-walk events start at 8 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:30 a.m.
Ongoing
Racial Equality / Honk for Action rally from noon-12:30 p.m. every Saturday at the Slumberland/Party City corner, John Deere Road and 16th St. Moline. (across from SouthPark Mall). Canceled only in case of severe weather. (Hosted by Progressive Action)