By Julia Bertino
Feb 11, 2021
(Davenport, IA) This week s freezing temperatures are good for one thing, freezing everything in sight. That s good news for those who ve been wanting to ice skate outdoors this winter.
The lagoon at VanderVeer Park in Davenport has now frozen deeply enough to support ice skating.
In a Facebook Post, Davenport Parks and Recreation said staff have cleared snow off the ice for residents to skate on, but warn that being outdoors in these frigid temperatures could be dangerous. They did provide an alternative, as The Rivers Edge is open for people to safely ice skate indoors.
Valentine’s Day Events Going On In The Quad Cities This Weekend
Love is in the air this weekend, and if you along with that special someone are looking for something to do we ve got the list. There are also plenty of things going on for you singles out there here in the Quad Cities.
It s going to be a cold one, so we have both indoor, and outdoor activities for you.
Some highlights include:
(Feb 12th & many others) - The ice has been cleared of snow and it s ready for skating, however with the frigid temps in our area, it might not be a bad idea to wait until it warms up a bit. You can always go to The Rivers Edge in downtown Davenport to be indoors and stay quite a bit warmer.
Vander Veer Park Lagoon is Open for Skating
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Recently we told you people feeding the water fowl at
Vander Veer Park was probably the reason the lagoon wasn t freezing. If the water is populated by ducks waiting for their next meal they won t migrate, won t leave, and won t let the water freeze over for skaters.
Whether Quad Citians stopped feeding the birds, the ducks naturally migrated, or it s so danged cold, we re happy to report the lagoon is frozen. It s solid and ready for skaters.
⛸⛸Hey, #Davenport, the lagoon at Vander Veer is finally thick enough for skating! Staff has cleared snow off an area for.
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Why Valentine’s Day falls in the dead of winter is shrouded in mystery. Some credit (or blame) ancient Romans, who celebrated the feast of Lupercalia on Feb. 15.
The holiday moved, with the rise of Christianity, to Feb. 14, a saint day that celebrated several Christian martyrs named Valentine. What that has to do with love or romance, who knows.
Unless you’re jetting off to St. Barts 78 degrees and sunny as I write this you’re going to be stuck home with your honey, likely with piles of snow outside. Time to get out of the house and liven up your love life!
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Banquets/Fundraisers
Feb. 6: WTU Wisconsin West Central Deer Camp, 4:30 p.m., The Lodge, Mauston. For more info call Jim Wiltinger, 608-606-3065.
Feb. 6: WTU Wisconsin North Deer Camp, 4:30 p.m., Holiday Inn, Stevens Point. For more info call WTU National Headquarters, 1-800-274-5471.
Feb. 11: WTU North Country Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Eagle Waters Resort. For more info call Kurt Andussies, 715-891-3400.
Feb. 13: WTU Watertown Area Chapter Banquet, 5 p.m., Turner Hall, Watertown. For more info call Don Bartz, 920-261-1319.
Feb. 18: WTU Holcombe Flowage Chapter Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Paradise Shores, Holcombe. For more info call Tracy Geist, 715-312-0663.