Free Leaf Pickup begins next week

Free leaf collection for residential refuse customers begins Monday, October 16 through Friday, December 8. Customers may provide their own approved paper yard waste bags or use bags provided by the City at no cost. Yard waste bags are now available at the Public Works Department, South Rock Island Township Office, Rock Island Township Assessor’s Office and Saukie Golf Course. 

Celebrate like a Bavarian this weekend

The 3rd Annual Oktoberfest celebration is this Saturday, October 14^th from noon to 9 p.m. at the Hauberg Estate, 1300 24^th Street in Rock Island. The event, modeled after the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, is co-sponsored by the Hauberg Estate and the German American Heritage Center. Admission is free from noon to 4 p.m. Admission after 4 p.m. is $25 per person at the door or $20 if purchased in advance. Kids 12-years-old and under are free.

Thanksgiving meal volunteers needed

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center will host its 34th Annual Thanksgiving Meals on November 17, 18 and 19. Enjoy a delicious, free Thanksgiving meal, either curbside or delivery. The Center is currently looking for volunteers to help with filling to-go containers and curbside pickup. For more information, visit mlkcenter.org/events or call 309-732-2999.