Mayor Dennis Pauley gives an update at the April 3 City Council Meeting on upcoming events in Rock Island.
General Election – Today, Tuesday April 4, 2017 is The Rock Island County Consolidated General Election. It is important to remember to get out there and vote if you haven’t already taken advantage of the Early Voting offered by the County Clerk’s office. Polls will be open from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm for Tuesday’s Election. For more information, please call (309) 558-3571.
Picnic Shelter Reservations – Rock Island Parks and Recreation is currently accepting picnic shelter reservations for the 2017 season. Reservations can be made over the phone or in person at the park office at the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center, 4303 24th Street. Reserving a shelter is first come, first serve and payment is required at the time of reservation. Call the Rock Island Park Office at (309) 732-PARK for more information.
Whitewater Junction Family Membership Discount – Come into the Rock Island Fitness & Activity Center by April 21, 2017 to get a $40.00 discount on family memberships at Whitewater Junction for the summer of 2017. After April 21, passes will be available at regular price.
Fashion Show at Hauberg - With a catered Italian lunch from Biaggi’s and fashion from some of the best stores in our area, all taking place at Hauberg Civic Center, what could be better? Support restoration of the rose gardens at Hauberg Civic Center by attending the Spring Fashion Show on Saturday, April 8, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Models from Maxx Models & Talent, LLC will wear outfits from Charming Charlie, Dillards, Four Seasons, Flutter, Special Effects, and Cabi. The $30 tickets may be purchased online at www.eventbrite.com. For more information, call 563-265-2753 or email info@haubergcenter.org.
Get Tips on Interviewing - An interviewing workshop will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 4, 2017 in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. Presenter Anita Hatalsky, of the Illinois Department of Employment Security, will present how to prepare for a job interview, what to expect for questions, what you should ask to see if the job is a good fit and answer other questions from participants. The workshop is free and no registration is required.