Read on for more information about a variety of projects and organizations:

Uncommon Ceremony is the business name Rev. Ruby Nancy uses for her work as a wedding and ceremony officiant.  Whether you are looking for a traditional ceremony with personal vows or a more unique celebration for your contemporary or interfaith wedding, you can count on Ruby's writing and skills as a celebrant to set the perfect tone on your special day.  Ruby also conducts baptisms, baby dedications or naming ceremonies, and memorial services.  Call 563-391-9069 or email ruby@rubynancy.com to book your date or find out more.

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, currently located at 3019 Harrison Street, Davenport, Iowa, is part of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches.  (You may have seen a For Sale sign on our building, but that is only because MCCQC is looking for an accessible, larger, and nontraditional space.)  MCCQC has a mission to provide a place for lively worship and to proclaim God's love for ALL people.  Saturday services are at 5 pm, Sunday services are at 11 am, and MCCQC always serves an open communion.  For more information, visit www.mccqc.com or www.mccchurch.org.

The Solo Social Club provides a network for single adults to socialize with each other – at cultural and community events, through informal socializing and shopping expeditions, while volunteering, learning together and more.  Participation is open to anyone who is currently single, regardless of gender, sexual identity or religious affiliation. For more information about upcoming SSC events, contact Jeff at simpboyd@mchsi.com.

QC Pride Inc. is a nonprofit organization that sponsors the annual QC Pride Fest.  The 2009 Fest -- with the theme of "Winds of Change" -- is scheduled for June 27.  To volunteer for any fest committee, call 563-940-9630.

Mary Kay Cosmetics has great skin care products, of course, but the company's record as a source of social and economic empowerment for women is just as impressive.  Mary Kay's motto for its sales force -- "Faith first, family second, career third" -- is the kind of business philosphy that makes a difference, and the company also pumps mega-dollars into anti-domestic violence programs and into research for a breast cancer cure.  Ruby Nancy is a preferred hostess for Mary Kay, working with senior sales director Michele Jamison, and you can find out more about the company and its products at www.marykay.com/michelejamison.