Living Lands & Waters To Host Barge Party Fundraiser June 16
Living Lands & Waters, the non-profit environmental and river cleanup organization serving hundreds of miles of rivers, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a barge party June 16 in the Quad Cities.
The party will include a fish fry and shrimp boil, cash bar, wine pull, silent auction, art auction, barge tours and live music by Aaron Kamm and The One Drops.
It will take place from 5:30-9 p.m. June 16 at Schwiebert Riverfront Park, First Avenue, Rock Island, Ill.
The party is Living Lands & Waters’ largest annual event, with more than 900 normally in attendance. It brings together the organization’s crew, sponsors and supporters for its only fundraiser of the year.
Tickets are $75 or $600 for a table of eight. Table reservations are limited. For tickets or more information, visit https://www.livinglandsandwaters.org/media-events/llw-barge-party-2022.html.
Additionally, Living Lands & Waters is searching for artists to participate in the barge party art auction by donating art. Artists are encouraged to donate pieces with an environmental theme, particularly artwork made from natural, repurposed or recycled materials, but all donations and media are appreciated. Artwork entries may be registered online at https://form.jotform.com/221234881443049, and registrations must be received by June 8.
