Let’s Ride Together

The fourth annual Community Bicycle Ride is this Thursday, May 16 at 5:30 p.m. starting at the MLK Community Center, 630 9^th Street. Come and enjoy a fun 2.6 mile bicycle ride with children and adults from the Rock Island community. The group will ride from MLK Park to Frances Willard Elementary School and back. Please bring your bike and bike helmet. 

Party in the Park

Calling all youth! The Rock Island Police Department and the Police Community Relations Commission invites you to "Kick It With a Cop" by participating in a friendly game of kickball between kids and Rock Island police officers on Wednesday, May 22. The game is just one of the many free activities being offered as we celebrate the grand reopening of Douglas Park after years of renovations and improvements. Stay for Party in the Park and enjoy games, free hotdogs, refreshments, KONA Ice and more. 

No need to register, just show up May 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Douglas Park, 18th Avenue and 9th Street and join in the fun. 

Rock Island Unplugged

Come meet your elected leaders and department heads Wednesday, May 29 and take part in a casual town-hall-style discussion that we call Rock Island Unplugged at the Stern Center, 1713 3^rd Ave, Rock Island. The event begins at 6 p.m. and free, hot appetizers, beverages and a cash bar will be offered. 

Come hear the latest updates about Rock Island events, projects, plans and issues, and get answers to your questions. If you are not able to attend in person, email questions in advance to Community Engagement Manager Sarah Hayden at hayden.sarah@rigov.org.