Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.
Thursday Night Groove Concert Series -The "Thursday Night Groove" concert series continues at Schwiebert Riverfront Park on Thursday, September 27, 2018 with local band, 1st Impression. Event is open from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Rock Island Happy Joes will have pizza for sale and Bent River beer will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. For more information please call (309) 732-7275.
Fall Community Garage Sale – Over 6,000 square feet of shopping for toys, trinkets, furniture, clothing, antiques and much more for this year’s Fall Community Garage Sale. Event will be held at Longview Park on September 29, 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Vendor space is available by calling (309) 732-7275. Admission is free so come check it out!
Rock Island Unplugged – Please join City leaders and Department Directors as they organize the first ever Rock Island Unplugged on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at The Establishment, located at 220 19th Street in Rock Island. This is an informal, yet structured event aimed at citizens to have an open dialogue with city officials on city happenings. Hors d’oeuvres, non alcoholic beverages and a cash bar will be available to those that attend. The event is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm and go to 8:00 pm.