CALENDAR LISTING

July 22, 2009

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office will promote financial literacy, low-cost loan programs and foreclosure prevention techniques at the Quad Cities’ Outreach Days from Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, July 29. All events are free and open to the public. To pre-register, contact Carina Sanchez at (312) 814-1700 or rsvp@treasurer.state.il.us.

Open House
6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 27
Rock Island County Office, 1504 Third Ave., Rock Island.
Tour the Treasurer’s satellite office and pick up information on programs and services.

Opportunity Knocks
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 28
Black Hawk College, Cafeteria (Building 4), 6600 34th Ave., Moline
Learn how to finance community or economic development projects with low-interest loans and other incentives. Check in will start at 8:30 a.m.

Women and Money
6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 28
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4501 Seventh Ave., Rock Island.
Learn to balance your budget and save for the future at this financial education workshop.

Slaying the Debt Dragon
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 28
St. John’s Lutheran Church, 4501 Seventh Ave., Rock Island.
Learn the best way to pay off your debt and improve your credit score at this financial education workshop.

Foreclosure Prevention
5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 29
Rock Island Public Library, 401 19th St., Rock Island
Protect your home and community from foreclosure with tips from our financial educators.

 
     
   
   

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