Local Democrats Serving Rock Island County
OFFICE HOURS*: Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Note* Office hours are subject to change, so please call ahead at (309) 786-8337
September 2025 Events
Monday, September 1
Labor Day Parade – Rock Island
CLICK HERE for a link to the Facebook Event page
8:30 AM – Lineup
9:30 AM – Parade Starts
Parade Starts: Washington Junior High School
Parade Ends: Rock Island High School
Monday, September 1 – LABOR DAY
Join us for the 56th Annual Salute to Labor Picnic! There will be good food & drinks, excellent speakers, and fun for your kids. If you’re going to celebrate Labor Day, Rock Island County is the place to be!
TICKETS: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/salutetolabor2025
Tickets can also be purchased at the picnic on Monday with cash, check, credit card, or QR Code
12:00 PM – doors open, food served
1:00 PM – speaking program begins
3:00 PM – drawdown raffle
LOCATION: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, 424 Carpenter Court, East Moline, IL 61244
DRAWDOWN RAFFLE: Tickets are $100 each. Only 250 tickets will be sold. You do not need to be present to win. $5,000 – GRAND PRIZE, $1,000 (2 prizes), $500 (4 prizes), $250 (4 prizes)
FOOD: Pulled pork sandwiches, chips, potato salad, and coleslaw. KIDS: hotdogs (optional) PLANT-BASED: Impossible burgers, chips, 3 bean salad, and marinated veggies. DRINKS: water, pop, beer (21 and up)
GUEST SPEAKERS
Mike Halpin, State Senator (36th District), Party Chair & Picnic Emcee
Labor Leaders:
- Dan Gosa, President, QC Federation of Labor
- Charlie Wishman, President, Iowa AFL-CIO
- Tim Drea, President, Illinois AFL-CIO
Federal Speakers:
- Robin Kelly, Candidate for U.S. Senate
- Raja Krishnamoorthi, Candidate for U.S. Senate
- Juliana Stratton, Candidate for U.S. Senate
- Eric Sorensen, U.S. Representative
State Speakers:
- Mike Frerichs, State Treasurer
- Gregg Johnson, State Representative (72nd District)
- Pam Davidson, State Central Committeewoman
- Margaret Croke, Candidate for Comptroller
- Stephanie Kifowit, Candidate for Comptroller
- Holly Kim, Candidate for Comptroller
- Karina Villa, Candidate for Comptroller
Wednesday, September 17
5:30 PM
Democratic Women’s Club Meeting
East End Club, Moline
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October 2025 Events
Monday, October 6
Moline Democrats Meeting
7:00 PM
East End Club, Moline
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Saturday, October 11
QC Federation of Labor – Hall of Fame Banquet
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More info coming soon
Wednesday, October 15
5:30 PM
Democratic Women’s Club Meeting
East End Club, Moline
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Date: TBD
QC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Gala
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More info coming soon
November 2025 Events
Monday, November 3
Moline Democrats Meeting
7:00 PM
East End Club, Moline
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Wednesday, November 19
5:30 PM
Democratic Women’s Club Meeting
East End Club, Moline
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December 2025 Events
Monday, December 1
Moline Democrats Meeting
7:00 PM
East End Club, Moline
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Wednesday, December 17
5:30 PM
Democratic Women’s Club Meeting
East End Club, Moline
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