LECLAIRE CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

LeClaire is Among the Top 15 "America's Coolest Small Towns 2013"following the first round of voting last fall in the Budget Travel on-line contest, and we can be chosen as the COOLEST!!!!

To Vote Daily, go to: http://www.budgettravel.com/contest/americas-coolest-small-towns-2013,14/ or to the website for Budget Travel. LeClaire IS the Coolest, and We Can Win!! Tell everyone you know everywhere to vote for LeClaire!!!

Arndt Chiropractic Center, Inc. – Dr. Lisa Arndt, 3359 Middle Road - Ste. 1, Bettendorf, IA 52722. www.arndtchiropractic.com Dr. Arndt is a National Board Certified Chiropractor and Registered Nurse, proud of providing “Gentle” chiropractic care for the QC community. Accepting new patients!563-332-2211

Operation American Made – Darrin Lampman, CEO, PO Box 28, LeClaire, IA 52753. 563-729-1022. www.operation-american-made.com Online auction of American made products, benefiting local vendors.

Conceptual Designs – Michelle Blunk, Owner, 2117 State Street – Ste. 110, Bettendorf, IA 52722. 563-823-6123 www.conceptualdesignsinc.com Conceptual Designs is a full service design firm that specializes in commercial interior design and interior architecture, professionally licensed in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. We excel in providing unique design solutions for not only commercial interiors, but offices, retail spaces and healthcare facilities as well.

It is time again to join or to renew your membership with the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce! Please see the attached form to complete and return with your payment by January 31, 2013. Thank you for your current and past membership, and certainly let us know if you have any questions in regard to your membership or about the Chamber in general. Let’s have a Great 2013! After all – “It is all there….In LeClaire!”

January 26^th - Le Claire Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner –Steventon’s -1399 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire.

Hope you made your reservations! See you there!

January 27^th – Beer Tasting! The Faithful Pilot 3:00-5:00p.m. $15 per person. 15 hand crafted beer selections paired with chef's small bites. Book your glass now! 563.289.4156

January 28^th – Economic Development Meeting (Rescheduled due to holiday January 21^st) Great River Financial – 8:00 a.m.

February 1^st – First Friday - Downtown LeClaire – 5-8 p.m. Food and Beverage Samples at Mississippi River Distilling Company www.mrdistilling.com Wine samples at Wide River Winery Serving dips paired with our award winning locally made wines. Recipes available andFREE samples. www.wideriverwinery.com Many restaurants and several shops will be open late!

February 3^rd - Family Yoga – Reusable Usables Family Yoga - 3:30-4:30 p.m. $5 per person or $15 for up to four people. Taught by yoga Jennifer Vondracek, Executive Director of Yoga. Family Yoga will be held once a month for families with children ages 2 & up. No experience necessary! For schedule for Women's Full Moon Yoga Circle 2013, or with questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 563-289-3946Reservations are appreciated but not required, via facebook or email. Cost: $8 Donation.Class held at Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center Studio 122, 328 N Cody/LeClaire, IA 52753 www.reusableusables.org

February 8^th – Reusable Usables NEW Freezer Meal Workshop 6:30 PM. Let’s get together and make enough meals to fill our freezers! Bring your bags filled with designated “protein” and other groceries. Go home with 10 meals, each feeding a family of 4-6, ready to freeze - just thaw, cook and enjoy! $73 (includes all Wildtree products, recipes and shipping). Contact Kate Ramsdell This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it •www.mywildtree.com/katewildtree/ (This is an “Adults Only” event.)

February 9th - Trivia Night - LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the Coe Noack Memorial Scholarship. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Participants may bring beer, wine, snacks and soda. Water and snacks will also be for sale. Up to eight people per table. $10 per person with a $50 table minimum. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.Contact Chris at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 563-505-6703 for reservations or information. Don't have enough for a full table? Come anyway and we can put you on a table that needs people!

February 14^th - Valentine's Day at Crane and Pelican - 3 Course Dinner - $45 per person ($90 per couple) Details and Menu atwww.craneandpelican.com

February 14^th – Valentine’s Day at The Faithful Pilot - 2 seatings - 5:30 and 8:00p.m. $75 per person, 5 courses. 563.289.4156www.faithfulpilot.com

February 24^th - The Buffalo Bill Museum will Celebrate Buffalo Bill's Birthday! 12 noon to 4 p.m. (closing). Refreshments, free admission, and a "Buffalo Bill & Annie Oakley Look-Alike Contest" for children (Judging at 2pm). Hope to see everyone there! www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com

Please note – the Chamber has a new email address - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The LeClaire Information Center is seeking volunteers to serve as “Ambassadors” introducing visitors to the attractions, shops, neighborhoods, and business opportunities in LeClaire. Training is provided; schedules are flexible. If you want to share the excitement of LeClaire, please consider this opportunity to serve your community. Call 563-289-4242 (ext 1135) or email Cindy Bruhn, Tourism Manager, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it If you would like to share information about events, promotions, news, etc., with Tourism, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Your information will be shared with Shopkeepers, the Chamber and the Tourism Board and will be promoted on Facebook and in monthly emails.

Billie Davids' Yellow House Studio is now in the upstairs at the Crane &Pelican! Stop by and meet the artist in person and see her amazing work, and buy a piece of art that will warm your heart & your home.

Reusable Usables Women's Full Moon Yoga Circle 2013 For schedule or with questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 563-289-3946. Reservations are appreciated but not required via facebook or email. Cost: $8 Donation. Classes held at Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center Studio 122, 328 N Cody/LeClaire, IA 52753 www.reusableusables.org

Reusable Usables Planet Green After School Classes Planet Green After School Program for ages 5-12. Learn creative and fun ways to respect our planet with hands on eco-friendly art and educational activities based on the Iowa DNR Planet Patrol Series. Thanks to grant funding from Iowa DNR. Ask about our sibling discounts. Pre-register in advance by calling 563-289-3936 or at www.reusableusables.org Planet Green class options and fees: Option #1: Class two times per week - TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30 PM $36 per student per month Option #2: Class one time per week - TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS 4:00-5:30 PM $25 per student per month

Meals for Seniors at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

LeClaire Trivia Nights have raised over $95,000 for local non-profit organizations! Thank you for your continued support!

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