WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Tumble Time – 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire – Kathy Hayward. Developing happy, healthy, confident and fun loving children by offering a positive experience and providing the safest, most exceptional instruction available. www.qctumbletime.com 563-508-5698
Lillie & Pine- 3523 Prairie Ct., Milan, IL – Katy Miller. Natural Skin Care, Lotions and Soaps. www.lillieandpine.com 563-723-2143
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
July 11th – Lunch - noon - Big Dave & Holly’s
August 8th – Lunch – noon - Subway, LeClaire
CALENDAR
July 7th - First Friday in LeClaire, 5-11pm Celebrate First Friday every month of the year! Enjoy fun, food, live music, and shopping in downtown LeClaire! Some shops open late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants.
- Salsa Night at Blue Iguana – Drink of the Day is the Golden Margarita! 24 oz. $8 / 16 oz. $6
- Isabel Bloom will be open until 7pm. Get $7 off Shortstop (open in Le Claire until 7PM)
- Mississippi River Distilling Company has food and drink samples and specials on their spirits and GRAND OPENING of the Cody Road Cocktail House. Join them at 5pm for the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting! They’ll be open until 10pm.
- Steventon’s Sunset Concert with Lewis Knudsen from 6-9pm.
- Wide River Winery Tasting Room has live music by Roxi Copland in the courtyard.
July 8th - LeClaire Community Library - Jerry Barlow: Celtic Fingerstyle Guitarist. Acclaimed guitarist Jerry Barlow is a virtuoso musician and a world-class storyteller. You won’t want to miss this performance! 11:00a.m.
July 8th - Letty’s - Christmas in July A day of shopping, food & fun. Jess Harris Photography from LeClaire will be there to capture your Christmas in July memories.
July 9th-16th – Isabel Bloom Get 20% off All Songbirds from our songbird series.
July 10th-12th – Isabel Bloom Come in to our stores and Putt your way to a discount!
July 11th - LeClaire Community Library – Babaloo. Celebrate finishing up the Summer Reading Program with a high energy children’s musician! Dance and enjoy a special treat during this end-of-summer show. 6:30p.m.
July 14th – Blue Iguana’s Drink of the Day is the Wanna Iguana for $4!
July 14th & 15th - Expressions in Threads Fabriganza. 8am-4pm.This sale is so huge they have to rent another building! Join them at the LeClaire Civic Center, 127 South Cody Road for special fabric groupings at $4, $6 and $8 per yard. Finish the bolt and get an additional $1 off per yard! They’ll have marked down wide backings, panels and more! 563-289-1447.
July 14th – Steventon’s Sunset Concert with Daniel Stratman 6-9pm
July 14th - Wide River Winery Tasting Room live music Rose ‘N Thorns in the courtyard. 5-8pm
July 15th - Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises 11am 1pm 3pm. $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-1/2 hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, Iowa. Trip includes captivating Captain’s narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
July 17th-31st – Isabel Bloom Purchase our Limited Edition Polar Bear and earn $10 off your next purchase!
July 19th – Blue Iguana is celebrating National Daiquiri Day! Choose any flavor 24oz $5 or 16oz / $3!
July 21st – Steventon’s Sunset Concert with Dan Peart from 6-9pm
July 21st – Blue Iguana’s Drink of the Day is the Cody Road for $4!
July 24th – It’s National Tequila Day at Blue Iguana Join us for your favorite tequila cocktail!
July 25th – Economic Development Meeting – City Hall 8a.m.
July 26th - QC Chamber Happy Hour and Ribbon Cutting for Mississippi River Distilling Company 4:30 to ??. Everyone Welcome!
July 28th – Blue Iguana’s Drink of the Day is the Mango Madness Margarita! 24oz $8 / 16oz $6 (all day)
July 28th – Steventon’s Sunset Concert with Lewis Knudsen from 6–9pm
July 28th - Wide River Winery Tasting Room Live Music Jordan Danielsen in the courtyard. 5-8pm
July 30th – Raspberry Cheesecake Chimichangas are $3 each today at Blue Iguana. Happy Cheesecake Day
July 29th - 3rd Annual QC MS Open 4 Person Best Shot Golf Tournament. Byron Hills Golf Course, Port Byron, IL. $300 per team. 1:30 PM Shotgun Start with Registration beginning at Noon. Flag event prizes and a Scoring/Awards dinner and party to follow play with Silent Auction. Purpose: to raise funds and awareness for MS. Entry forms available at Bierstube/Le Claire or message Facebook page "QC MS Open".
SAVE THE DATE
August 10th-12th - Tug Fest!
August 12th - Civic Club Pancake Breakfast - Tug Fest Weekend. 7AM - 11AM. Pancakes, Egg Casserole, Sausage, Fresh Fruit, Juice, Coffee, and Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, all for $5 in advance or $7 at the door. Event will be at the LeClaire Civic Center. Children under 5 eat free. For Tickets, call Joyce Kuehl 289-4205, or Ron Leiby at 563-340-7267.
August 19th - Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises 11am 1pm 3pm. $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-1/2 hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, Iowa. Trip includes captivating Captain’s narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
FYI
Above the Barre has moved to 1297 Eagle Ridge Road in LeClaire
Sunset Concerts at Steventon’s. Live entertainment from 6-9pm on Friday evenings all Summer long. See you at Sunset!
Visit Libations Lane at Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Co., and Wide River Winery Tasting Room - all on Cody Road in downtown LeClaire. Visit each shop and be sure to pick up a punch card. Purchase a growler of beer, a bottle of spirits and a bottle of wine and get your card marked at each store. Then turn the card in at the last store for a free LeClaire Libations Lane pint glass! Glasses can be picked up at any of the three locations.http://www.mrdistilling.com/Pages/libationlane.html
Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
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 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. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Twice monthly, the first and third Sundays of the month, the First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire is holding "The Sunday Dinner Senior Club". Seniors and, really anyone, who prefers not to eat alone, can join us for Sunday dinner at11:45, in our fellowship hall. Dinner is dutch treat; the group decides whether to order take-out, bring a sack lunch or potluck. Join us and bring a friend.
SO MUCH GOING ON AT THE LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY!
Saturday, July 8th, 10:30am: Hollyhock Park - Storytime in the Park. Join us for this special outdoor storytime at Hollyhock Park! Raining? Come to the library instead.
Saturday, July 8th, 11:00am: LeClaire Community Library - Jerry Barlow: Celtic Fingerstyle Guitarist. Acclaimed guitarist Jerry Barlow is a virtuoso musician and a world-class storyteller. You won’t want to miss this performance.
Monday, July 10th, 6:00pm: LeClaire Community Library - NoveList 101 with Amy Fry. Are you looking for something new in your favorite genre? Trying to find books in your child’s Lexile range? Read everything by your favorite author and now you want to find something with a similar writing style? Join Amy as she walks you through this amazing FREE library database!
Tuesday, July 11th, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library – Babaloo. Celebrate finishing up the Summer Reading Program with a high energy children’s musician! Dance and enjoy a special treat during this end-of-summer show.
Wednesday, July 12th, 1:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Sew Cool. Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Now is your chance! Come check out the latest Tinker Lab station and learn how to sew using a machine and your hands. Drop in throughout the month to see a T-Shirt quilt progress with Karen, a Friend of the Library.
Wednesday, July 12th, 3:00pm: LeClaire Community Library – Crafternoon. Make a new craft every week at the library! This drop-in program is fun for all ages. Join us every Wednesday in July from 3:00-4:00pm.
Thursday, July 13th, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Come to an experience-based toddler art program to listen to a story, play, create, & grow with a variety of fun materials. Best for ages 10 months-3 years, though all are welcome. Join us every Thursdaymorning in July at 10:30am.
Thursday, July 13th, 3:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Jumpstart Kindergarten. Is your little one going into kindergarten? Drop in on this fun, self-guided workshop to practice important kindergarten readiness skills! Every Thursday in July from 3:30-5:30pm.
For more information, contact:
LeClaire Community Library
323 Wisconsin Street
LeClaire, IA 52753
(563)289-4242, opt. 4
PROPERTY LISTINGS
Retail space available soon - 1295 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. The newly remodeled space is approximately 2160 square feet. 2 bathrooms, storage and office area. Beautiful retail space. Please contact Mike Minard at 563-324-4488 at Mel Foster Commercial to take a look. Store fixtures and signage is negotiable. Michael Minard, CCIM Mel Foster Commercial Real Estate 3245 E. 35th St. Ct. Davenport, IA 52807 Direct Line: (563) 823-5273 Mobile: (563) 508-4649 Fax: (563) 344-5803 Licensed in both Illinois and Iowa
LeClaire Office Space for Lease – 1798 Iowa Drive. $10/SF/Year. Received approval from City to add East entrance with 11 parking spots. Will finance build out with a 5-year lease. Space available – 2,184 Min. Divisible 1,512 SF. Year built 1994. Zoning C-3. Contact Len Hoogerwerf. hoogerwerf@qcanalytical.net 563-343-1129
Fully furnished apartment rental available June 1st - 417 N 2nd St in LeClaire. It has everything including dishes and linens furnished. Perfect for a professional relocating to the area. Month to Month lease is available. All utilities including cable and internet included as well. Contact Heidi – 563-320-6263
For sale or for lease: 322 N Cody Road / LeClaire, IA. Great opportunity to own a 1,837 SF freestanding retail/office building in downtown LeClaire. Known as the Historical River Boat Pilot House. Great views of the Mississippi River. Building is versatile for many uses including a restaurant, cafe, bistro, salon or spa. Area businesses include Big River Antiques, Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi Distilling Company, Sneaky Pete's Woodfire Grill, Wide River Winery and more! Contact: Shawn Langan
Commercial Sales Associate slangan@ruhlcommercial.com
NAI Ruhl Commercial Company
5111 Utica Ridge Road Davenport, Iowa 52807 www.ruhlcommercial.com
Phone 563-823-5113
Cell 563-343-6597
Fax 563-355-4445
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.
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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.
LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!
July
7 - First Friday
15 - Cars & Coffee
15 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
August
4 - First Friday
5 - Heartland British Auto Fest
10-12 - Tug Fest
TBD - Cars & Coffee
19 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
26 - Vettes on the River
