The Notre Dame Club of Quad Cities invites you to join us for the 2026 Universal Notre Dame Celebration!
Our 2026 UND Celebration theme, Cultivators of Hope, highlights the many ways that the Notre Dame community on campus and beyond cultivates hope in a world where hope is often in short supply. Please join us as we celebrate Our Lady’s University!
This year’s speaker is Matthew Merten. Matt is an Associate Director of the Band of the Fighting Irish, America’s first university band!
WHERE: The Bend Event Center at 910 Bend Blvd., East Moline, IL 61244
WHEN: Thursday, July 9, 2026: 5 p.m. Cocktails, 6 p.m. Dinner, 7 p.m. Presentation
COST: $50 for dinner and dessert; $40 for Students/Alumni (graduated 2017-2026) or “Force for Good” Sponsors
Dinner includes an entree choice of a sirloin and chicken duet plate, salmon, or vegetarian option. The dinner also includes a caesar salad, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon and onion, dinner roll, and dessert.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Individual
Cash Bar Reception 5 PM; Dinner 6 PM; Program 7 PM
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Register for Individual$50.00
$50
May 12 - Jul 8
Young Alumni (Classes of 2017-2026)
Cash Bar Reception 5 PM; Dinner 6 PM; Program 7 PM
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Register for Young Alumni (Classes of 2017-2026)$40.00
$40
May 12 - Jul 8
Contact information
- Event contact
- Daniel DeJaegher
- Phone
- 309-912-4403
