LECLAIRE CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Awards Winners will be announced and the Board will be introduced at the Annual Awards Dinner, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Davenport Country Club. Invitations are sent to Chamber Members, but anyone is invited to attend. Reservations are $40 per person, paid in advance. Please RSVP by January 19, 2018 to First Central State Bank, 563-289-2265 or email dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com. Call the Chamber, 563-289-9970 or email LeClaireChamber@gmail.com for more information.
If you would like to donate items or a basket for the Live and Silent Auctions for the Awards Dinner, please call First Central State Bank, 563-289-2265 or email dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com. You can also call the Chamber, 563-289-9970 or email LeClaireChamber@gmail.com for more information. Thank you for your participation!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Pelican’s Crossing – Owner, Teresa Garrison. Vacation Rental House. 26838 229th St., LeClaire. 563-289-3410
Pat Haffarnan Agency - American Family Insurance - 322 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Full service insurance agency. https://agent.amfam.com/Pat-haffarnan/ia/davenport/2207.e.52nd.st 563-386-2448
CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING
January 5 – Roger’s Heating & AC, LLC 105 N. Cody Road, 5:30pm – Everyone Welcome!
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS
January 9 – Happy Joe’s – Lunch, noon. Everyone Welcome!
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 01/05/2018
Going on now! Enright’s LeClaire Super Wash - Holiday Token Promotion! Great Gift Idea! 4 Car Wash Tokens, $18, and 8 Car Wash Tokens, $36. Wash all winter for $36! Stop in and see Dennis or Henry!
January 5 – Chamber Ribbon Cutting - Roger’s Heating & AC, LLC 105 N. Cody Road, 5:30pm – Everyone Welcome!
January 5, 5pm-Midnight: First Friday in LeClaire.
Enjoy fun food and cocktail sampling at Mississippi River Distilling Co., live music with Ryan Burchett. Cody Road Cocktail House open till midnight.
Green Tree Brewery live music by Doug Brundies from 8-11pm and release of Russian Ruckus, BA Imperial Stout.
LeClaire Olive Oil Company is open late.
Razzleberries is open late with specials throughout the whole store.
Royal-Tea is open until 8pm.
Wine tasting at Wide River Winery.
Restaurant specials, and some shops open late.
January 6, 7:30-10:30pm: Green Tree Brewery live music by Greg and Rich Acoustic Duo.
January 9 – Chamber Networking - Happy Joe’s – Lunch, noon. Everyone Welcome!
Starting January 10th – First Presbyterian Church, Le Claire - Wednesday Night Program, for kindergartners to high school seniors (Half-Time! R-Time! and My-Time!) starts at 5:30 on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Dinner, lesson, crafts, games, fun!!! Across from Bridgeview on 12th Street in LeClaire.
January 12-15: Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard in LeClaire!
• Visit the LeClaire Information Center at 117 South Cody Road to receive a small gift. One per customer, please. Winter hours are Noon-3pm, 7 days a week, weather permitting.
• Mississippi River Distilling Co. & Cody Road Cocktail house - $2 off any Feature Cocktail. Must be 21.
• Wide River Winery Tasting Room – Buy One, Get One souvenir tasting glass. Each comes with five wine samples. Must be 21.
• Find all the deals for this weekend at: www.qcbeatourist.com
January 12, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery. Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and win free beer!
January 13, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery live music by Doug Brundies.
January 14, 2pm: Bald Eagle Day Presentations. Join us for a bald eagle photo and video presentation by local wildlife photographer Burt Gearhart at the LeClaire Civic Center, 127 South Cody Road in LeClaire. Burt’s presentation will reveal many interesting discoveries about bald eagles and their everyday lives in our area. See eagles diving for fish, eating while flying, flying with icicles on their toes, and much more. Learn to distinguish between immature and mature eagles, what they eat, and why they winter in the area. Also learn about this incredible wildlife opportunity to view and photograph the annual winter gathering of bald eagles, swans, kingfishers, and ducks along the Mississippi River north and south of LeClaire. An update on the newly constructed eagle perches at Lock & Dam 14 will also be provided. At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees may join Burt at Lock & Dam 14 to view and photograph eagles. Burt’s prints that celebrate bald eagles, the Mississippi River, and the historic beauty of LeClaire will also be on display.
New this year, Kelly McKay, local wildlife biologist, will share his bald eagle research and posters. During his presentation, Kelly will discuss the background information that led to the initiation of the Milan Bottoms Bald Eagle Night Roost Survey Project, as well as the objectives. He will define what a bald eagle night roost is and why they are important, including an explanation of the habitat features which characterize a night roost. Both programs are FREE and open to the public.
January 14, 1-4pm: Enjoy a “Taste of LeClaire!” Receive FREE food and/or beverage samples from various shops and specials at several restaurants and bars. Discover many great tastes during Taste of LeClaire!
Artswork – food samples from Crane & Pelican Café
Aunt Hattie’s – To Be Determined (TBD)
Bela – corn chowder
D’s Smokin’ BBQ & Taphouse – BBQ samples
Decades – cheese, sausage, wine
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee – TBD
Grasshoppers – ‘smores by the fireplace, Wind & Willow cheeseballs (2), Rothschild ‘smores dip, and Iowa wine.
Green Tree Brewery – Double Gold IPA, new traditional English porter samples, and D’s Smokin’ BBQ samples
Happy Joe’s - TBD
Isabel Bloom – Taste TBD and select sculpture on sale.
LeClaire Olive Oil Co. – dips, mustards, jams, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting
Razzleberries - D’s Smokin’ BBQ samples
Royal-Tea – loose-leaf tea samples
Two Gems Boutique – bread and dip from Grasshoppers
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique – The Shameless Chocoholic’s handmade candy samples
Wide River Winery Tasting Room – Iowa-made wine
January 16, 6:30-9:30pm: Green Tree Brewery Euchre Tournament.
January 19, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery. Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and win free beer!
Saturday, January 20, 6:30pm: LeClaire Civic Club is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser for the Glendale Cemetery. Call Debbie, 563-349-4403, or email smith5grand@gmail.com to book a table.
January 20, 7:30-10:30pm: Green Tree Brewery live music by Tony Hoeppner and Friends.
January 20 – Blue Iguana - National Cheese Lover’s Day! Get 1/2 OFF a Queso appetizer!
January 26, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery. Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and win free beer!
January 27 - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner - Davenport Country Club. Reservations are $40 per person, paid in advance. Please RSVP by January 19, 2018 to First Central State Bank, 563-289-2265 or email dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com. Call the Chamber, 563-289-9970 or email LeClaireChamber@gmail.com for more information. Live music by Bobby Ray Bunch, Live and Silent Auctions. Cash Bar.
January 27, 2-6pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House are hosting a big outdoor party called "ANTI-FREEZE 2018". You won't want to miss it - music on the patio, ice luges, hot cocktails, and tons of fun. Join them for the first of what they hope will become an epic annual event!
Saturday, January 27, 7-10pm: Green Tree Brewery live music by Frankie Joe and Kinfolk.
FYI
Bela is closed January 9-13 to find new and exciting items at market! Holiday items are on sale through January 8.
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee New Year sale - 50% off all furniture, all children's items, and all items in their rustic/vintage room thru January 14. Their hours are: Friday, Saturday, Monday 9am-5pm and Sundays 12-4pm (unless inclement weather).
Football Special at Blue Iguana! $2 Bud Light Pints during every NFL & college game at Blue Iguana.
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
Above the Barre LeClaire is now offering YOGA!! Classes Thursday 7p.m. and Saturday 9a.m. Call 563-729-1296 for more information!
Buffalo Bill Museum winter hours: Monday – Saturday, 9am-4pm; Sunday 12-4pm.
Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
www.tribedoor.com is offering 6 free month directory listing for up to 20 small businesses in Le Claire. We are looking to get the word out about our services and are building new tools to promote main street. You can now create online coupons and have your customers play games to get deals. If you would have any questions, feel free to shoot out an email to admin@tribdoor.com.
Grasshopper’s Specials: 50% off Christmas items. Winter Hours are Sunday-Thursday 12-4pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-5pm. Or call for an appointment - 563-289-4652.
Be sure to visit Isabel Bloom on Sunday, January 14 during the Taste of LeClaire to see their new January 2018 designs that include an adorable planter named Penelope, Sunshine Heart, Pineapple Dish, and the latest addition to our bird series - Baltimore Oriole! Also, while visiting their showroom beginning this Friday, be sure to check out their SALE ITEMS! With the exception of January 14, their LeClaire Showroom will be closed on Sundays in January. Hope to see you soon!
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.
Two Gems Boutique has a winter sale running the whole month of January - 30% off all Two Gems Jewelry and women’s tops.
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique winter hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; they are open Thursday 11am-3pm, Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.
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
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
Monday through Saturday, January 2–February 28, ALL DAY: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Reading BINGO. Stop in at the Library and sign up for Winter Reading BINGO! Each BINGO square contains a reading/library activity. Every BINGO will earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing! Cover the entire card for a Blackout BINGO to earn a special prize! Grand prizes will be awarded in every age group. The program runs from January 2 – February 28.
Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Evening Playgroup. Beat the winter blues with a fun, self-guided evening of free play at the library! In addition to their fun play area and early literacy stations, they will also have special storytime toys set out to enjoy. This group is best for ages 3-6, though all are welcome. Stop in and socialize with other families, browse through their picture books, and maintain your storytime routine every Tuesday in January at 6:30pm.
Wednesdays, January 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Toddle Time Playgroup. Beat the winter blues with a fun, self-guided morning of free play at the library! In addition to their fun play area and early literacy stations, they will also have special storytime toys set out to enjoy. This group is best for ages 0-3, though all are welcome. Stop in and socialize with other families, browse through their picture books, and maintain your storytime routine every Wednesday and Thursday in January at 10:30am.
Thursdays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Toddle Time Playgroup. Beat the winter blues with a fun, self-guided morning of free play at the library! In addition to their fun play area and early literacy stations, they will also have special storytime toys set out to enjoy. This group is best for ages 0-3, though all are welcome. Stop in and socialize with other families, browse through their picture books, and maintain your storytime routine every Thursday in January at 10:30am.
Saturday, January 6, 11am: LeClaire Community Library - Card Making with Donna Banta. Join them in making homemade greeting cards! Each participant will make 3 different cards. Class size limited to 12. Adults only.
Thursday, January 11, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Mostly True Tales with Spinsby & Wales. Join them in an ongoing series of LeClaire history talks hosted by local history keepers, Dick Wales and Marie Spinsby. These will be treated as a community dialogue - so bring your memories, photographs, and any questions you might have about LeClaire’s history! This session will focus on Marie Spinsby’s “Construction of I-80 Bridge.”
Thursday, January 18, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan cool events, request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what’s happening at the library! This meeting will be self-guided. Don’t forget - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.
Wednesday, January 24, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month we’ll be reading Beartown by Fredrik Backman. Books are available at the library’s circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through their RiverShare Digital Library Catalog.
Friday, January 26, 2-3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and they will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
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 Events:
January
5 First Friday
12-15 Be A Tourist In Your Own Backyard
14 Taste of LeClaire and Bald Eagle Day
20 Trivia at Civic Center
27 Anti-Freeze 2018, 2-6pm
February
2 First Friday
10 Cocoa Crawl
