The Rock Island Public Library Foundation will host its annual Food for Thought fundraiser from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Hauberg Estate Carriage House, 1300 24th St., Rock Island.
The event features heavy hors d’oeuvres from local chefs, complimentary beer, a cash bar, silent auction, mystery coffee/tea pull, and conversation. Participating restaurants include: Riverfront Grille, QC Coffee and Pancake House, Peaceful Palate, and Old Arthur’s BBQ Sauce.
The event is part of the foundation’s activities which include fundraising for the Watts-Midtown Branch, garden beautification, literacy programming, volunteer coordination and book sales.
Admission is $50 per person and includes food and drinks. Payments can be made online at the Foundation Eventbrite site, or at the door by cash, check or credit card. Transaction fees apply to Eventbrite ticket purchases.
For more information, contact Foundation Director Kathy Lelonek at (309) 752-3014 or [email protected].
Food for Thought is sponsored by these companies: Olsen Law Firm and Edward Jones, platinum sponsors; Gas & Electric Credit Union, gold sponsor; and two bronze sponsors, Kale Heating and Air Conditioning and Crawford Company.
Foundation grants support library initiatives, programs, technology, outreach and improvements. Donations to the 501(c)3 are tax-deductible.
For more information about Rock Island Public Library events and services, visit www.rockislandlibrary.org or call (309) 732-READ (7323).
