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In today's newsletter:

• Ready to try roller derby in Eldridge this January?
• Eldridge community mourns the passing of David Charles Tubbs, 78

Also on today's calendar: Davenport Central Vendor Fair and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 27 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Cold with a few flurries, temps: high: 24, low: 0.
• Saturday: Colder with snow, with a high of 5 and low of -11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quad City Rollers open registration for January boot camp (wqad.com) — Eldridge residents can lace up for the Quad City Rollers’ rookie boot camp starting in January, celebrating the league’s 20th season right here in town. The eight-week, twice-weekly program is built for complete beginners, with loaner gear available and a clear path into the league after 40 practice hours. Expect a welcoming, team-focused environment and a busy 2026 competition schedule.
   

• Obituary: David Tubbs (northscottpress.com) — Eldridge neighbors are mourning David Charles Tubbs, 78, whose wife Janet lives in town and who passed away December 5 in Iowa City. He was a longtime electrical professional, rental property manager, and devoted Jehovah’s Witness elder active across eastern Iowa congregations. Family, including daughters in Davenport and Walford, remember his faith, service, and love of travel and camping.
   

📸 Around Eldridge

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eldridge

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Christkindlmarkt Quad Cities
  German American Heritage Center & Museum, 712 W 2nd St, Davenport
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Davenport Central Vendor Fair
  Central High School , 1120 Main St , Davenport
  10:00 am
• Junior Chefs Cooking Class - 12/13 Happy Holiday
  Bettendorf Parks & Recreation , 2204 Grant St , Bettendorf
  10:00 am
• Ballet Quad Cities - The Nutcracker
  Adler Theatre , 136 E 3rd St , Davenport
  2:00 pm
• ELECTRIC CARS w/TRAGIC BLONDE VACATION (TRIBUTES to THE CARS, NO DOUBT, BLONDIE & THE GO-GOS)
  Raccoon Motel , 315 E 2nd St , Davenport
  7:00 pm
• Pickled Beats @ Bootleg Hill Honey Meads — Bootleg Hill Honey Meads
  Bootleg Hill Honey Meads , 226 W 3rd St , Davenport
  7:00 pm
• Jordan Danielsen
  Wooden Nickel , 2042 W 3rd St , Davenport
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Cookies with Clara and Herr Drosselmeyer
  Adler Theatre , 136 E 3rd St , Davenport
  12:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Preschool Storytime
  Bettendorf Public Library - Junior League Program Room
  10:00 am
• Community Connections
  Bettendorf Public Library - Gilbert and Lillienthal Rooms
  1:30 pm
• K-1 Choir Concert
  Walcott Intermediate Walcott, IA 52773
  2:00 pm
• Write On: Kids Creative Writing Group
  Bettendorf Public Library - Creation Corner
  4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Davenport. Apply here.
• Portillo's posted a job opening for Team Member - $14/hr. in Davenport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eldridge here.

🗞 Nearby News

Davenport

• Davenport Schools plan major preschool expansion starting with Hoover (wqad.com)
• Davenport Schools approve plan to create two preschool facilities, relocate another (qconline.com)
• QCA businesses go over-the-top with holiday decorations (kwqc.com)

Bettendorf

• Ex-Bettendorf Bulldog Jhaliana Guy helps Clinton to historic win vs. old mates (qconline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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