🌱 How to safely ditch hazardous waste in East Moline next month

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In today's newsletter:

• How to safely ditch hazardous waste in East Moline next month

Also on today's calendar: Fantasy Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Cloudy and cool with a shower, with a high of 64 and low of 50 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Dispose of hazardous waste at East Moline collection event (ourquadcities.com) — East Moline residents can safely clear out old chemicals and other hazardous household products at a free state-run collection event on October 10 at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds. The Illinois EPA outlines what you can and can’t bring, plus tips for packing items so volunteers can quickly unload them from your vehicle.
   

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📸 Around East Moline

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Moline

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 21

• Black Hawk College Duane Chanay Invite →
  Short Hills Country Club, 2500 11th Street, East Moline

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Other local events

Monday September 21

• Adult Arts & Crafts: We Come in Peace
  Silvis Public Library, 105 8th Street, Silvis
  5:00 pm
• City Council & Committee of the Whole Meetings →
  East Moline, IL Calendar, 915 16th Avenue Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, East Moline
  6:30 pm

Tuesday September 22

• Fantasy Night →
  East Moline Public Library, 745 16th Avenue, East Moline
  4:30 pm
• Teen Tuesday: Teen Tuesday: Rock Painting Owls
  Silvis Public Library, 105 8th Street, Silvis
  5:00 pm

Wednesday September 23

• QC EXPO College Career Fair →
  Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline
  1:00 pm
• QC Career Expo →
  The Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Pkwy, East Moline
  1:00 pm
• 5/6 Volleyball @ Jordan 5
  Jordan Catholic School, 2901 24th St, Rock Island
  4:30 pm
• Cross Country Meet
  Colona Grade School, 700 1st St, Colona
  4:30 pm

Thursday September 24

• MetroLINK and East Moline Public Library EV Charging Station Ribbon Cutting →
  East Moline IA
• Ribbon Cutting - MetroLINK and East Moline Public Library EV Charging Station →
  East Moline IA

Friday September 25

• Nashville Nights: A Songwriters Showcase →
  533 12th Ave, East Moline
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FirstCash, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - 3761 in East Moline. Apply here.
• Driveline posted a job opening for Flex Merchandiser in Colona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near East Moline here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Silvis

• Men's golf hosts blue river classic tournament in lincoln (doaneline.com)

Moline

• Friday Recap: Moline 35, Quincy 28 (ourquadcities.com)
• Kewanee Park District Announces Groundbreaking for Baker Park Golf Course Clubhouse Renovation on September 29, 2026 (regionalmedianews.com)
• Veterans will leave on 67th Honor Flight (ourquadcities.com)

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Ok East Moline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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