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November 10 in history: ‘Sesame Street’ debuts, Disney becomes FBI informant, first-ever Black presidential press secretary, more
Did you know a woman first patented the windshield wiper in 1903? Plus, Walt Disney becomes the FBI’s special source, “Sesame Street” transforms education, and the Silent Sentinels lobby the president for women’s right to vote, in This Day in History for November 10 by MainStream MultiMedia
ADVOCACY: Make homes accessible to people with limited mobility by following the three basics of “visitability”
“Visitability” benefits not just people using wheelchairs, but also “aging parents, young families with strollers, friends with broken legs, and workers hauling deliveries or furniture.” writes quadriplegic, disabled advocate and professional communicator Allaina Humphreys from Bolingbrook, Ill.
Coming Up in Illinois
Church of Peace Food Pantry • Rock Island Nov 15, 9:00 am. Head to the back of the church and to the alley, where you can donate, or pick up groceries.
- Champaign Urbana Black Authors Fair • Champaign IL Nov 15, 12:00 pm. Celebrate Black literature and culture at this opportunity to discover new books by Black authors, and meet the authors themselves. Reading corner, open mic, and lunch provided. Free to attend; pre-register here.
- Community Meal • Rock Island IL Nov 15, 12:00 pm.
Enjoy a family-style, round-table meal in the downstairs hall of Two Rivers United Methodist Church. Grocery giveaways available, too. Volunteer preparers, clean-up crew, hosts and servers welcome; call 309-788-9384.
- Pride Night • Moline Nov 20, 7:00 pm.
Gather with Clock Inc. and community members for a monthly LGBTQ+ social gathering, featuring karaoke, themed drinks and more.
Coming Up in Iowa
- Extra-Oke with Gleeful Events • Davenport Nov 11, 9:00 pm.
Gather with Arnie Davis of Gleeful Events for karaoke with costumes, customizable pitch and speed, and many more special touches.
- Taproom Trivia • Davenport Nov 14, 6:30 pm.
Enjoy paper-free trivia, along with pics, and video. Prizes to be won; individuals and teams welcome. Courtesy Arnie Davis and Gleeful Events.
- Maker's Market • Davenport Nov 15, 9:00 am.
Edwards UCC offers a chance to find handmade arts and crafts, just in time for the holidays. Vendors also welcome; text 563-359-0331.
- Gaymers Gathering • Iowa City Nov 15, 2:00 pm.
This gathering hosted by the queer-owned business Diversions features 40+ games, coffee, and a safe, fun atmosphere. All ages welcome.
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EVENT ADVANCE: “Visual Spectrums” in Fairfield, Ia., makes artwork accessible to the “Visually Diverse”
Artwork that is accessible to the “visually diverse” is on display tonight in Fairfield, Ia., as part of “Visual Spectrums” and the Fairfield First Fridays art walk.
November 5 in History: Shirley Chisholm, Elaine Noble, Sarah McBride make history while California leads in medical marijuana, plus more
It was a day of firsts throughout history: Shirley Chisholm as the first Black Congressperson elected, Elaine Noble as the first openly LGBTQ+ Congressperson elected, and Sarah McBride as the first openly transgender Congressperson elected. Read about these and more historical happenings, in This Day in History for November 5, curated by MainStream MultiMedia.
