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Davenport
Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Davenport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CASI announced on June 4 that it will close Jane’s Place Adult Day Services and end its community-based senior advocacy program due to ongoing budget shortfalls — a decision that follows reduced funding from local government and shifts the center’s focus to member-based activity programs for seniors. Quad Cities Business Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American Pickers’ star Danielle Colby is opening a museum in downtown Davenport to highlight the history of burlesque—showcasing treasures from her travels—and it will open on June 21 at 6 p.m. at 322 Brady Street. KWQC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Davenport mayor Mike Matson gave his final State of the City Address on Thursday and said he will not run for re-election, noting a 66 percent drop in shots fired and nearly one billion dollars invested in north Davenport to help set up future growth — he said working together is key to the city's bright future. OurQuadCities
- ➤ Davenport Mayor Mike Matson delivered the State of the City address on Thursday at noon and highlighted economic development news and updates on capital improvements—residents pre-registered and scheduled to enter when doors opened at 11:15 a.m. KWQC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ PGA Tour winners Max Homa, Jason Day, and Sungjae Im have committed to play in next month's John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis. The 54th edition of the event runs July 2-6 and offers an $8.4 million purse—adding to a field that features several other notable players. Quad Cities Business Journal
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Family Paint Party
11 AM – 1 PM — City Loafers — Supplies included — A fun-filled painting session for families and all ages led by an expert host.
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Paint Party at M Lounge
6-9 p.m. — M Lounge — $35 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with friends while sipping your favorite drinks.
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Second Saturday Flea Market
1-4 p.m. — Raccoon Motel — Free entry — Discover unique finds from local vendors while enjoying drink specials and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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Paint Party at Front Street Brewery & Taproom
6-8 p.m. — Front Street Brewery & Taproom — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity while sipping beer and painting your own masterpiece.
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Paint Nite at Great River Brewery
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Great River Brewery — Cost included — Unleash creativity with a guided painting session featuring a chickadee and cherry blossoms.
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ACOTAR Paint Party at Frick's Tap
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Frick's Tap — $35 per person — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session inspired by A Court of Thorns and Roses.
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Willard Wilcox Live Performance
9:30 PM — Kilkenny's Pub — Tickets available — Experience live music from Willard Wilcox in a vibrant local pub setting.
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When It Was Fun Live
7-11 p.m. — Common Chord | Home of the Redstone Room — Tickets available — Experience a nostalgic journey through 90s and early 2000s R&B and Hip Hop with trivia, dance challenges, and karaoke.
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Quad Cities Junior Golf Tournament
— Emeis Golf Course — Partner program event — Join junior golfers at the Birdie Point event for a day of competition at a premier course.
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Voice Talent Appearance at Planet Funk Con
Friday, Jun 27 — Sunday, Jun 29 — RiverCenter — Check venue for ticket prices — Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Jem with comics, performances, games, and special guests.
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