Feathers for Karkinos, a creative session led by Gina Kirschbaum on 1/23, was recognized in the Quad-City Times. The creative session offered an opportunity for decorated paper feathers to be combined to create a wingspan, displayed in the lobby of Moline's Bartlett Performing Arts Center, where Jacob Bancks' opera "Karkinos" will premiere on Sunday, May 10. 

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Three non-profits each received $10,000. Living Proof Exhibit, founded by Pamela Crouch, of Moline; Foster Hope, founded by Lola Rahn, of Atkinson, Ill.; and Empower House, from Missey Heinrichs, of Davenport, received the grants. The organizations support individuals affected by cancer, help foster families and those who have suffered brain injuries.