CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
March 13 – Bierstube – LeClaire – Lunch – noon
April 10 – Breakfast at Berrie’s – Breakfast - 8:00am
May 8 – Blue Iguana - Lunch - noon
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 03/09/2018
March 9 - 6-8pm - Enjoy “Five O’clock Friday” at Wide River Winery Tasting Room. Sample seasonal bites and enjoy live music by Dave Ellis.
March 9 - 8pm - Green Tree Brewery. Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and can win free beer!
March 10 - Central Dewitt Performing Arts Center brings country musician, Jimmy Weber, to the stage 7 pm. You'll hear music and stories from Jimmy's time on tour with Wayne Newton and his time as lead guitarist for John Denver. Special pricing for veterans. Tickets $25 at the door, $20 in advance, $10 for veterans, $5 for students. Go to www.cd-pac.org for tickets or ask for Sharon at 563-249-8541.
March 15 – Blue Iguana’s March Madness Special begins! $2 Bud Light Pints & $5 half order of cheese nachos!
March 17 – The Blue Iguana is Green on St. Patricks Day! Stop in for $5 cheese nachos (1/2 order) & Green Beer!
March 17 - LeClaire Civic Club - Trivia Fundraiser benefitting the LeClaire Civic Club. Serving Corned Beef & Cabbage from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Public welcome. Carryout available. Trivia starts at 7:00 pm
March 23 - 7pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company is hosting Fondue Friday with the Faithful Pilot. Join them at the distillery on Friday evening March 23 from 7:30-9 pm for Fondue Friday with the Faithful Pilot. The Pilot will be filling up 4 different fondue pots in the distillery. For $20, you get to explore all the fondue you want plus a full cocktail of your choice. Limited to 50 attendees.
March 23 - 8pm: Green Tree Brewery. Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and can win free beer!
March 24 - Spring Cleaning Sidewalk Sales. Various businesses participating include: Bela, Crane & Pelican Café, Flutter, Grasshoppers, Isabel Bloom, Two Gems Boutique, Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique. More information to come.
March 24 - 7:30pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company’s Cocktail Cinema – ‘Office Space’. “I’m gonna need you to go ahead and come in for this…” What would be more fun than enjoying a delicious cocktail on the Distillery floor with a classic comedy? That’s what Cocktail Cinema is all about! They’ll setup up the screen, tables, the movie, popcorn, and, of course, the cocktails. You bring your friends, some food or order a pizza. Movies are free of charge. They do not take reservations. March 26 - Crane & Pelican (127 S. Second St.) is hosting a button bracelet class. Remember grandma’s button box? It’s like that, but multiplied by a thousand. Learn a little button history and let Crafted QC Owner Mary teach you how to make your own hand-pressed, fabric covered buttons! Finish out your design with a variety of vintage buttons (including Mississippi River pearl buttons) and trinkets from our stash. Tip: Have your own fabric, sentimental vintage fabrics or buttons? Bring ’em with! Thin fabrics work best – think quilting cotton and handkerchiefs. Buttons 1/2″ in diameter are ideal. All supplies included! Cost is $25. NOTE: Pre-registration is required at www.craftedqc.com/events/leclaire-button-bracelets.
March 31 - 11am: LeClaire Easter Egg Hunt at Hollyhock Park, 201 N. 6th Street. Enjoy Easter egg hunt, free food, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and bounce house.
SAVE THE DATE
April 1 - 1-2pm: Bierstube Easter Egg Hunt.
April 6 – First Friday in LeClaire
April 7 - 4-8pm: LeClaire Firefighters Association Spaghetti Dinner The LeClaire Firefighters’ Association will be hosting their 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the LeClaire Fire Rescue Department, 201 N. 15th St., Le Claire. This is an ALL YOU CAN EAT dinner, so bring your family and your appetites. A goodwill donation will be accepted at the door.
Saturday - April 14th - LeClaire Civic Club - Annual Swiss Steak Dinner Serving 4pm to 6:30 pm, Tickets $10, $6 for children 10 and under, includes baked potato, vegetable, dessert and drink. Public welcome. Tickets on sale now, contact Ron 563-289-5259 or any club member for tickets.
April 21 - 7:30pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company’s Cocktail Cinema – ‘Caddyshack’ “Cannonball coming!” What would be more fun than enjoying a delicious cocktail on the Distillery floor with a classic comedy? That's what Cocktail Cinema is all about! They'll setup up the screen, tables, the movie, popcorn, and, of course, the cocktails. You bring your friends, some food or order a pizza. Movies are free of charge. They do not take reservations.
April 28 - 4-7pm: Wine Hop Starting Thursday, March 1, purchase your tickets at 129 during their business hours for your commemorative Wine Hop wine glass and access to samples of amazing wine and food at your favorite LeClaire shops! Tickets are $20 per person, cash only! Who’s ready to Hop?! We know we are! *Must be 21 and older to participate.
May 19 - 8am - LIVEFIT WITH LUPUS RACE & FESTIVAL Location: The Black Watch Room on Pebble Creek Golf Course in Leclaire, IA. Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, 1 mile Race. To register: www.livefitwithlupus.org Thank you to the city of LeClaire, Scott County, Police, Fire, and Ambulatory services for supporting us in our cause.
May 26 - May 28 – Riverboat Twilight Cruises Details Coming Soon More information can be found at: http://riverboattwilight.com/
FYI
Riverside Church presents interactive movies. We add actions, tasks, and snacks to make the movie come to life! The event is free! Kids 7 and under neeAd an adult to stay older kids may be signed in.
March 10th- Kung Fu Panda
April 21st- Secret Life of Pets
May 12th- Madagascar
Please like Riverside Foursquare Church on Facebook for more information, or call April 920-287-8851
Daily soups are back at Blue Iguana and you can have them with the daily special. Schedule is below. Entrees below come with your choice of beans, papas fritas, rice or the soup of the day!
Monday - $5 Cheese Quesadilla (add Chicken $2 / Steak $3)
Monday's Soup: Creme de Poblano
Tuesday - $6 Campechano Tacos (2)
Tuesday's Soup: Enchilada Tortilla
Wednesday - $5 Diablo Chicken Salad
Wednesday's Soup: Roasted Veggie Fiesta
Thursday - $6 Chicken Enchiladas (2)
Thursday's Soup: Chipotle Chicken
Friday - $6 Half Torta Ahogada
Friday's Soup: Mexican Style Chili
New Spring Menu with fresh seafood options available Friday – Sundays.
Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
Join the Mississippi River Distilling Company and Cody Road Cocktail House “Cocktail Cruise!” If you've been to the Cody Road Cocktail House - see how exciting the giant wall of cocktail choices can be! They always have 20 different feature cocktails on the menu. It's a tough choice because they are all delicious! Once you've tried one and you love it, then it's hard to veer off from a home run and try another. They want to encourage you to take a tour of all the cocktails on the menu. Each of the 20 cocktails will be numbered on the “Cocktail Cruise” card. Order each cocktail and have your card stamped. Fill it up and get free stuff and discounts in their store. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more information.
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook! Our Mission Statement – “The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of area businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to build a healthy economy, while promoting and nurturing the quality of life in historic LeClaire.”
If you would like to attend a LeClaire Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.
Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. 117 S. Cody Road. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Registration Now Open for LeClaire Youth Baseball and Softball for Ages PreK – 12th Grade:
· T-Ball for ages 4-6
· Softball for girls in LeClaire & Princeton grades 1st – 12th
· Baseball for boys in 1st – 5th grade (Coach Pitch grades 1-2, Kid Pitch grades 3-5)
Register online at www.leclaireyouthball.com or in person at the LeClaire Park & Rec Open House held at the LeClaire Rec Center on February 24th from 4 P.M.-6 P.M. Paper registrations are also available at the LeClaire Community Library and the LeClaire City Hall. *Financial aid is available. Please contact leclaireyouthball@gmail.com
Business owners, professionals or your employer may sponsor a team for $300 or have a 4X6 vinyl mesh banner in the outfield of LeClaire Veterans Complex for $175. Sponsor monies support improvements to the fields, league operations and player uniforms (displaying your business logo). Your sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity to support the community while promoting your organization.
Pleasant Valley High School students looking for Service Learning Hours are welcome to help in our concession stands and at field clean up. Contact us with interest and availability.
We will have a "Rock and Roll Bingo" Fundraiser on April 14th at the LeClaire Fire Station.
For details, visit www.leclaireyouthball.com or contact Sara Gravert at 563-210-8382 with questions about the league.
Our Savior Presbyterian Church – Lenten Season 22530 240th Ave - by Argo Corners. Soup lunch and Lenten Service was held at noon February 14th. Everyone was invited to join in the prepared 40 days of Lent meditation guide for Lent services with scripture and prayer, and the imposition of ashes on the forehead on Ash Wednesday. The meditation guide was available at the church on Ash Wednesday with scriptures for the following 5 Wednesdays of Lent, but the Lenten soup supper and service will be held at 6 P.M. on the following 5 Wednesdays of Lent, not at noon. Please come join us to celebrate this joyous season of Christ our King.
First Presbyterian Church, Le Claire 200 South 12th St, across from Bridgeview Elementary School:
*Every Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m. Join us!!
*Men’s Saturday Morning Group: we meet every Saturday at 7:30 am. This Saturdaywe will meet at Brothers.
*Chair Aerobics: classes are 10-11 am, every Tuesday and Thursday! Work out at your own pace: come at 9:50 to register;
*Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7 pm dinner, games and Bible Lesson:
Half-Time! for K-4th grade
R-Time! for 5-8th grade
My Time! for 9-12th grade
LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
For more information, contact: LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, 563-289-4242, opt. 4, afry@leclaireiowa.gov
Wednesday, March 14th at 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Pi (π) Day. Come in and explore the magical number that never ends! We will be making jewelry, painting, coloring and more activities incorporating this magical number. Ages 8-15 are encouraged to come.
Thursday, March 15th at 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library -Teen Advisory Group (TAG) Book Club. Help plan cool events, request new library materials, share what you’ve been reading (whether you loved it or hated it), learn about new books, hang out, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what’s happening at the library! Don’t forget—your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.
Tuesday, March 20th at 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Junior Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library—March’s theme is Weather! Come in for a fun storytime and hands-on exploratory stations. This program will take the place of Family Storytime and is best for children aged 3-7.
Wednesday, March 21st at 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Sensory play encourages toddlers to explore and get to know the world around them. Come to the library to make a mess, have fun, and experience new things on the third Wednesday of every month. This program is best for ages 10 months to 3 years.
Friday, March 23rd at 2:00pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and we will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
Saturday, March 24th at 11:00am: LeClaire Community Library - Buon Appetito )Italian Cuisine with Vanessa). Native Italian, Vanessa Jasper, will teach us how to make lasagna! Class size is limited to 18. Adults only.
Wednesday, March 28th at 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month we’ll be reading Shotgun Lovesong, by Nicolas Butler. Books are available at the library’s circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog.
Thursday, March 29th at 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Murder & Mayhem with author John Brassard Jr. Local historian John Brassard Jr. will be sharing stories from his new book Murder & Mayhem in Scott County Iowa. Books will be available for purchase.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
800 sq. ft. Commercial Property for Rent. One-half of the main floor within the newly renovated, historic "Samuel House" at 322 N. Cody Rd. This property has been completely remodeled including the beautiful hardwood floors, all while maintaining many of the house’s unique, original features. Also included would be the use of a beautifully landscaped outdoor space and picturesque front porch that only add to the charm of this location. This space is perfect for use as an office space or small storefront, and is located across the street from the popular Green Tree Brewery. $1200/month w/utilities included. On-site parking and additional on street parking in front. Flexible leasing options available. Please call Pat @ 563-349-3336, or JP @ 563-340-2123
400 sq. ft. Commercial property for rent. One-half of the main floor within the historic "Old Mill House" at 419 N. Cody Rd. - Prefect for use as office, and walking distance to shops and restaurants. $ 700/month - on street parking in front - Offering the option of a 6-month lease to start - Utilities included - First month's rent and $ 700 damage deposit due at signing. Call John: 309-314-7702, or Deb : 309-314-2800
LeClaire - LAST - To Be Built Home For Sale - 506 Davenport Street Perfect timing because your new home (most under $300K) will be move-in ready around mid June 2018. What's best? If you reserve this now, you'll choose your preferred model, floor plan, colors, flooring, and more. Select from ranch to 2-story at varying prices. Call Pam Brammann with the Home Sale Power Team (563) 271-7346 Re/Max River Cities, 4555 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Each Re/Max office is independently owned and operated. Pam Brammann is LIC in IA
Commercial Property for Lease—510 N. Cody Road. Beautifully restored historical river boat captain’s home located at 510 N. Cody Road. Space available for office or retail. Views of the Mississippi River from the 2 front rooms along with the covered side porch. Beautiful Exposed brick walls. Refurbished hardwood floors. There is off street parking for at least 5 vehicles. Professionally landscaped 2016. Please call for a showing and/or any questions you may have: Jude 563-370-3279
Commercial Property for Lease – 1101 Canal Shore Dr SW, LeClaire in River Run Professional Building. 2,410 SF available to build to suit in Suite 1103/1105. Owners will subdivide space. Co-Tenants: Riverview Dental Specialists, Hungry Hobo, Kitzman Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Foxtail Hair Lounge. Contact: Shelley Vermeulen, property manager, 309-738-3906, shelley@rdsqc.com.
Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.
2018 LeClaire Events:
March
24 – Business Sidewalk Sales
31- Easter Egg Hunt – Hollyhock Park
April
6 – First Friday
28 – Wine Hop
May
4 – First Friday
26-28 – Twilight Cruises
