BANDITS BASH CUBS EARLY TO EVEN SERIES

Quad Cities cuts its magic number to three to clinch a first-half playoff spot

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (June 7, 2015) - Quad Cities River Bandits All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu homered among three hits while matching a career high with four RBIs, and four other River Bandits had two-hit games to help the visitors to a road trip-high 13 hits and an 8-3 win over the South Bend Cubs at Four Winds Field Sunday afternoon.

With the win, the River Bandits (39-18) reclaimed the best record in professional baseball. With a loss by Burlington (28-29) and Kane County (29-28) winning Sunday to move into third place, Quad Cities' magic number (combination of Quad Cities wins and losses by the Western Division's third-place team) needed to clinch a playoff spot was reduced to three. Quad Cities holds a head-to-head tiebreaker with Kane County. Second-place Cedar Rapids (35-22) also lost Sunday, so the River Bandits' Western Division lead grew to four games.

After rain delayed the game's first pitch 58 minutes, Quad Cities scored in the first inning for the third time in five games. Left fielder Jason Martin hit a one-out single to right field off Cubs right-hander Erick Leal (4-4), and All-Star catcher Jacob Nottingham (starting as the designated hitter Sunday) hit the first pitch he saw down the left-field line for a double to score Martin.

The lead grew in the third inning, as catcher Jamie Ritchie and Martin drew consecutive walks. Nottingham grounded into a fielder's choice, before Tanielu blasted a 2-0 offering from Leal over the left-field fence for his second Midwest League home run and a 4-0 lead.

A four-double fourth inning gave the River Bandits three more runs off Leal. Second baseman Kristian Trompiz hit a leadoff double but was thrown out at third base when he tried to advance on first baseman Ryan Bottger's flyout to right field. Center fielder Ramon Laureano hit a two-out double down the left-field line, before Ritchie hit an RBI double off the right-center field wall, and Martin grounded an RBI double down the first-base line. Nottingham added an RBI single to left field, scoring Martin for a 7-0 lead. Leal was charged with all seven earned runs on nine hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings.

The Cubs (26-30) never had the tying run on base and never brought the tying run to the plate after falling behind, 4-0, in the third inning. River Bandits right-hander Brandon McNitt retired the first nine batters of the game, before All-Star center fielder Charcer Burks singled to left field leading off the fourth inning. All-Star shortstop Gleyber Torres walked, and Burks went to third base when second baseman Andrew Ely flied out to right field. All-Star catcher Cael Brockmeyer (starting at first base Sunday) hit an RBI single to right-center field, sending Torres to third base to be able to score on third baseman Jason Vosler's sacrifice fly that made it 7-2. After a single by catcher Gioskar Amaya and walk to left fielder Kevin Encarnacion loaded the bases, McNitt got designated hitter David Bote to ground out.

After allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks with two strikeouts in four innings, McNitt was relieved by left-hander Jordan Mills starting the fifth inning. Mills allowed a leadoff infield single by right fielder Jeffrey Baez and two-out single by Ely before finishing a scoreless inning. Right-hander Akeem Bostick (3-1) began the sixth inning and yielded a leadoff double to Vosler, who later scored on Bote's two-out single to left field. Bostick then retired 10 of the next 12 batters to finish the final four innings, allowing one earned run on three hits and one walk with six strikeouts.

From the South Bend bullpen, right-hander Ryan McNeil pitched three shutout innings and allowed one hits and one walk, and right-hander David Garner pitched a perfect eighth inning. Laureano broke a stretch of 13 hitless River Bandits batters with a leadoff single in the ninth inning. Ritchie singled, Nottingham walked with one out to load the bases, and Tanielu hit an RBI single to center field for an 8-3 lead.

The River Bandits conclude their season-long 10-game road stretch and their series in South Bend at 6:05 p.m. Central on Monday. River Bandits right-hander Austin Chrismon (4-1) is scheduled to face Cubs left-hander Tommy Thorpe (1-3) in the series rubber match.

UP NEXT: Modern Woodmen Park is hosting a Father's Day Cookout for the 1:15 p.m. game Sunday, June 21. Call 563-324-3000 to order a package that includes a game ticket and access to the all-you-can-eat buffet in the Budweiser Champions Club. The day includes a Mega Mini-Fridge Giveaway presented by Budweiser and 7G Distributing and is a Family Sunday presented by B100 and ESPN 93.5. Individual tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office and online at riverbandits.com. Ticket plans of 12 to 70 games - which include free parking, reserved seats, merchandise discounts, and guaranteed giveaways - are available by calling 563-324-3000.

NULL PITCHES CUBS TO 2-1 WIN OVER BANDITS

With Burlington's loss Saturday, Quad Cities' magic number drops to five to clinch a playoff spot

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (June 6, 2015) - South Bend Cubs right-hander Jeremy Null allowed one run in six innings, while Cubs catcher Cael Brockmeyer hit a game-tying solo home run in the fourth inning, and second baseman Andrew Ely hit a go-ahead RBI single with two outs in the fifth inning of a 2-1 win over the Quad Cities River Bandits at Four Winds Field Saturday night.

Despite losing a series-opening game for the second time in 10 road series this season, the River Bandits (38-18) moved closer to a first-half playoff spot. Third-place Burlington (28-28) lost on Saturday at Great Lakes, which lowered Quad Cities' magic number (combination of Quad Cities wins and losses by the Western Division's third-place team) needed to clinch a first-half playoff spot to five. Second-place Cedar Rapids (35-21) also lost at West Michigan to remain three games behind Quad Cities in the Western Division first-half race.

Making his first start since being named to the Eastern Division All-Star team, Null (6-1) retired the first five batters of the game. River Bandits second baseman Kristian Trompiz extended his hitting streak to nine games with a two-out double to left field in the second inning but was stranded at second base when Null struck out first baseman Ryan Bottger. Right fielder Ramon Laureano led off the third inning with a single and went as far as third base with two outs but Null retired three in a row to end the inning.

In a scoreless game in the top of the fourth inning, River Bandits All-Star third baseman Nick Tanielu doubled to left field and went to third base when All-Star second baseman Mott Hyde (starting at shortstop Saturday) singled to left field. Trompiz hit a sacrifice fly to center field for the game's first run, and Bottger singled to move Hyde to second base, but Laureano grounded into an inning-ending fielder's choice. Null retired seven River Bandits in a row to finish his outing, allowing five hits and no walks with four strikeouts in six innings.

Before Brockmeyer's home run, River Bandits right-hander Francis Martes (0-1) did not allow a hit for his first 3 2/3 innings, extending the longest hitless streak by a Quad Cities pitcher this season to 8 1/3 innings. After Cubs All-Star center fielder Charcer Burks began the game reaching on an error by Trompiz, Martes got All-Star shortstop Gleyber Torres to ground to Trompiz for a double play. In the third inning, Martes walked two batters with one out but retired the next two Cubs, stranding runners at second and third bases in a scoreless game.

With two outs in the fourth inning, Brockmeyer - an All-Star catcher for the Eastern Division - sent a 2-1 pitch from Martes over the left-center field wall to tie the game, 1-1. Third baseman Jason Vosler doubled but was stranded at second base. In the fifth inning, right fielder Jeffrey Baez had a one-out bunt single, and Burks singled to right field to put runners at first and third bases. Torres then grounded back to Martes who threw to All-Star catcher Jacob Nottingham to tag out Baez at home plate. With runners at first and second bases in a 1-1 tie, Ely lined a single to left-center field, scoring Burks for a 2-1 Cubs lead. Martes was charged with two earned runs on five hits and two walks with two strikeouts in five innings.

River Bandits right-hander Christian Powell followed Martes with three shutout innings. He worked around a hit batter in the sixth inning and after walking two batters around a single by Vosler in the eighth inning, he struck out Hodges with the bases loaded to end the inning.

Against the Cubs bullpen, Quad Cities put a runner on base in each inning but could not score. Trompiz led off the seventh inning with a single against right-hander Francisco Carrillo, who retired the next three batters and stranded Trompiz at third base. Designated hitter Jamie Ritchie walked to chase Carrillo in the eighth inning and stole second base, but right-hander James Farris retired Nottingham and Tanielu on flyouts. Hyde's leadoff single in the ninth inning was erased on a double play as Farris went on to record five outs for his eighth save.

BANDITS TURN TIDE LATE TO TIP WHITECAPS

Quad Cities remains unbeaten in road series and reduces magic number to six to clinch a playoff spot

COMSTOCK PARK, Mich. (June 5, 2015) - With the Quad Cities River Bandits facing a 3-1 deficit in the eighth inning, right fielder Ryan Bottger hit a game-tying two-run single, and designated hitter Sean McMullen hit a ninth-inning, go-ahead RBI double to lead the visitors to a 4-3 win and series victory over the West Michigan Whitecaps at Fifth Third Ballpark Friday night.

Quad Cities (38-17) kept the best record in professional baseball and increased its lead to three game lead in the Midwest League Western Division over second-place Cedar Rapids (35-20), which lost in South Bend Friday night. The River Bandits' magic number (combination of Quad Cities wins and losses by the Western Division's third-place team) to clinch a first-half playoff spot is six.

The River Bandits scored first for the third straight game against West Michigan (27-28). Left fielder Jason Martin led off the game with a double to right-center field off Whitecaps right-hander Spenser Watkins. Catcher Jamie Ritchie's flyout to right field sent Martin to third base, and designated hitter Jacob Nottingham singled to left field to score Martin for a 1-0 lead. First baseman Nick Tanielu singled to center field to put runners at first and third bases, but Bottger grounded into an inning-ending double play.

Watkins settled in to retire 13 of 15 batters and finish five innings, allowing one earned run on five hits and no walks with three strikeouts. Following Watkins, left-hander Tyler Ford worked around a hit in both the sixth and seventh innings to strike out four batters in two scoreless innings. Quad Cities advanced two runners to second base - and none further - in the second through seventh innings.

River Bandits right-hander Joshua James held the 1-0 lead through the first five innings, stranding six Whitecaps base runners. He allowed his first hit with one out in the third inning, when shortstop Garrett Mattlage singled following a one-out walk to left fielder Austin Schotts. Center fielder Derek Hill singled to center field to load the bases with one out. But James struck out right fielder Ross Kivett and got  designated hitter Mike Gerber to ground back to the pitcher's mound to end the inning. In the fourth inning, James allowed a leadoff walk to second baseman Joey Pankake and single to center field by first baseman Will Kengor. A sacrifice by third baseman Zach Shepherd advanced both runners, but James struck out catcher Shane Zeile and got Schotts to ground out to preserve a 1-0 River Bandits lead.

James began the sixth inning by walking Pankake again, and Kengor singled to left field, sending Pankake to third base. James then walked Shepherd on four pitches, with the final one wild past catcher Jamie Ritchie to bring Pankake to the plate for the tying run. Right-hander Aaron Greenwood relieved James, and Zeile put down a sacrifice to advance Kengor and Shepherd, before Schotts grounded a two-run single into center field for a 3-1 West Michigan lead. All three earned runs were charged to James, who allowed five hits and four walks with five strikeouts. Greenwood finished one full inning, allowing one hit.

Quad Cities' game-tying rally began in the eighth inning against left-hander Gabe Speier, with Ritchie drawing a one-out walk, and Nottingham reaching when Shepherd dropped a ground ball. McMullen pinch ran for Nottingham, as right-hander Johan Belisario (1-2) entered to walk first baseman Nick Tanielu. Bottger then lined a single to right-center field, with Ritchie and McMullen scoring to tie the game. In the ninth, Belisario walked Martin and Ritchie with one out, and McMullen hit an inside pitch one foot inside the right-field line to score Martin for a 4-3 lead. Belisario was charged with one earned run on two hits and four walks with one strikeout in one inning.

River Bandits right-hander Angel Heredia (2-0) struck out three batters in three hitless relief innings to finish the win. The Whitecaps only managed consecutive walks to start the eighth inning, but Heredia caught a bunt popup by Zeile before striking out Schotts and Mattlage.

Families can enjoy a buffet in the Budweiser Champions Club and post-game catch on the field June 21

DAVENPORT, Iowa (June 5, 2015) - Families in the Quad Cities will have a unique way to celebrate Father's Day at Modern Woodmen Park on June 21, when the Quad Cities River Bandits host their fourth annual Father's Day Cookout in the Budweiser Champions Club and a post-game catch in the outfield for the 1:15 p.m. Family Sunday game against the Burlington Bees.

Individuals and families can now purchase ticket packages that include a game ticket and the all-you-can-eat buffet in the Budweiser Champions Club that will take place from 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 21. The fun-filled day at Modern Woodmen Park will also feature the River Bandits' second annual Mega Mini Fridge Giveaway presented by Budweiser and 7G Distributing, with nine being given away - one for each inning. The River Bandits will also award their two annual Bandit Scholarships to Quad Cities-area students during the game.

"This fun and affordable Father's Day Cookout package offers families a special way to celebrate fathers and give Dad a memorable afternoon - and maybe a new mini-fridge! - at Modern Woodmen Park," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "On this special day, families can enjoy a gorgeous venue, great hospitality, terrific food, and affordable family-friendly entertainment, while we help Dad feel like a king on Father's Day."

Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 17, for the package, which includes the cookout and admission to the River Bandits' 1:15 p.m. game. Tickets are $20 for each adult and $10 for each child age 10 and younger (children three and under receive free admission). The cookout menu features all-you-can-eat hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, chips, cookies, lemonade and water, as well as a cash bar. Participants are welcome to enjoy the game from the Modern Woodmen Berm in left field or from the Budweiser Champions Club - a climate-controlled environment with large glass windows that offer spectacular views of the ballpark, downtown Davenport, the Centennial Bridge and the Mississippi River.

"The Father's Day Cookout is a great tradition among our year-round special events at Modern Woodmen Park," said General Manager Andrew Chesser. "We again look forward to hosting families in the Quad Cities region for a fantastic Father's Day celebration with the cookout and a promotion-packed River Bandits game."

As part of another Family Sunday presented by B100 and ESPN 93.5, fans can receive player autographs on the field from 12:30 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Fans can also bring their dogs for Bark in the Park. Following the game, children can enjoy Kids Run the Bases presented by Prairie Farms, and there will be the special Father's Day catch in the outfield.

, and returning it to the River Bandits front office or by email to Jarah@RiverBandits.com.

SIOUX FALLS, SD (06/05/2015)(readMedia)-- 376 students participated in the Augustana College Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 23, held at the Sioux Falls Arena.

Caitlin Elizabeth Nichol from Walcott, IA (52773) was recognized during the Commencement ceremony.

The ceremony's speakers included:

• Don Jacobs, market manager and vice president for Townsquare Media, who spoke on "Wisdom You Need To Know From King Solomon, Bruce Lee and Winnie The Pooh." Jacobs has nearly 40 years of experience in broadcast media, sales and marketing.
• Lance Shaull, class of 2015, who spoke on "Try and Try Again." A biology major from Tea, South Dakota, Shaull is the recipient of the 2015 Covenant Award for Service.

About Augustana

Founded in 1860, Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D., is a selective, residential, comprehensive college of the Lutheran Church. Committed to enriching lives and fostering development, Augustana combines a foundation in the liberal arts with professional skill and advanced study, leading the Templeton Guide to include the College among those that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives. With more than 1,830 students from 35 states and 42 countries, Augustana is featured among "America's Top Colleges" by Forbes; was ranked among the top baccalaureate colleges in the nation for its efforts to advance social mobility, research and service by Washington Monthly; has been named a "Best Midwestern College" by The Princeton Review; and is identified in Peterson's "440 Great Colleges for Great Students."

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Dr. Sinan Gocmen - Abundant Health Chiropractic - 878 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA. It's the mission of Abundant Health Chiropractic to improve the face of health in the Quad Cities one person, one family, one community at a time. info@getabundanthealth.com www.getabundanthealth.com

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

The June 2015 issue has been sent to all homes and businesses in the 52753 zipcode area and can be seen online at www.leclairechamber.com

CALENDAR

June 5th - Jones St Java House will upgrade your coffee to the next size when you purchase a wrap or breakfast sandwich on!

June 5th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

* Antique Archaeology open until 6pm

* Artswork open until 7pm

* Aunt Hattie's open late

* Blue Iguana - Salsa night!  Stop in and try the new blue agave infused lager, Oculto!

* Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Live Music - Bobby Ray Bunch - 7:30. Restaurant Specials.

* Grasshoppers will be open late

* Isabel Bloom open until 7pm

* Jones St Java House open until 7pm

* LeClaire Community Library will be selling the newly released Isabel Bloom's Green Tree LeClaire, Iowa piece at the MRDC plaza for First Friday

* Mississippi River Distilling Company open until 8pm. Fun food and cocktail sampling and the release of this year's batch of Pride of the Wapsi Strawberry Vodka!

* Steventon's - The Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duet will be out on the deck, kicking off our Sunset Concert Series, 6-9 pm.

* Unique Recycled Creations open until 7pm with goodies

* Wide River Winery Tasting Room open until 8pm - live music by H.C. Wallace - 5-8p.m.

* Restaurants and many other shops open late!

June 5th-6th - LeClaire Community Library will be selling the newly released Isabel Bloom's Green Tree LeClaire, Iowa piece at the MRDC plaza for First Friday and Farmers Market. Cost is $24 with all proceeds going to the Library Endowment Fund.

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales Garage Sale Guides will be available online at www.visitleclaire.com, at the LeClaire Information Center (122 N. Cody Road), LeClaire Community Library, and LeClaire City Hall

June 12th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Lewis Knudsen

June 12th - Steventon's - Live Music Tucker & Douglas 6 - 9pm.

June 12th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

June 13th - Kid Picker's Flea Market Mike Wolfe, creator and star of HISTORY's® series "American Pickers" and proprietor of landmark Antique Archaeology, is hosting Iowa's first KID PICKER FLEA MARKET 10am to 4pm at the Le Claire Levee.  The event, designed by Wolfe to continue to encourage kids to collect, learn about, buy and sell their picks, is open to vendors ages 7 to 13 and to shoppers of all ages, and will be filmed by the "American Pickers" television crew for a Season 7 episode of the network's hit show. Kid Pickers and their families, along with the general public, are invited to the Levee, just steps away from downtown Le Claire and the original Antique Archaeology store, to share and shop.  There will be live music throughout the day, and the opportunity to see Wolfe, along with co-stars Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby as they meet and talk with the young Pickers. The Twilight, a Mississippi riverboat, will be hosting the Kid Pickers on a sunset cruise at the end of the day.  Tickets are also available for friends and families. Event information:  Emily Gwin - emilyantiquearchaeology@gmail.com

June 13th - The Twilight Riverboat will be offering 1-½ hour sightseeing cruises to compliment the Kid Picker's Flea Market. Cruises depart at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Board 15 minutes prior. $15 per adult / $9 kids 10-4 / 3 years and under free. Cash bar will be available; no food. You can reserve your spot through their website, over the phone, or that day at their boat dock. http://www.riverboattwilight.com/ 800 331-1467 Visit Le Claire for the Kid Picker's event and spend some time on the river while you're at it!

June 13th-21st - Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in Quad Cities' Museum Week. It started with an idea, and now nineteen Quad Cities museums are partnering to create an entire week of fun activities, special events and exhibits to showcase the vibrant history of our region. LeClaire's own Buffalo Bill Museum will hold Guided Tours of the Lone Star Steamboat (admission charged) June 13, 14 and 20, 21, Noon to 5 p.m.

June 14th - Buffalo Bill Museum will be partnering in a "Cody Trail Passport" program, noon-5p.m., admission charged. Enjoy a special, self-guided tour of four fascinating Iowa historic sites along the Cody Trail. Pick up a "Cody Trail Passport Self-Guided Tour" at any of the participating locations to plan your driving adventure. The tour includes the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead in Princeton, and the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and Alexander Brownlie Sod House in Long Grove. Have your passport stamped at each location for a chance to win a gift basket filled with souvenirs from all four historic sites. Drop fully-stamped passport in an entry box at any location. For more information, contact the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front Street, LeClaire, www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com Phone 563-289-5580.

June 14th-18th - Come explore Camp Kilimanjaro and the book of Proverbs at Asbury's Vacation Bible School (VBS), each evening Sunday, June 14 through Thursday, June 18, 5:30-8:30pm. A meal will be served at 5:30pm with VBS beginning at 6pm. Online registration for children and volunteers: https://answersvbs.com/vbs/asburyumc/ An adult VBS is also being offered at 6:30pm on the same evenings; adults are welcome to join us for the 5:30pm meal, too.

June 18th - Wide River Winery - Painting in the Courtyard 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.  "Spring Night Owl."  Complimentary souvenir wine glass, glass of wine, and small bites - $42. Price includes an artist led painting on a 16" x 20" pre-sketched canvas and all supplies. To register visit www.uncorkedpaintwinedesign.com Seating in limited!

June 19th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Whoozdads?

June 20th - All We Need Is Love Music Festival LeClaire Pavilion and several downtown businesses - Live Music and more!

June 20th - The 8th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing at the Olathea Golf Course to benefit the Buffalo Bill Museum. 18 hole, four-person, best ball tournament with 9am shotgun start. $65/person includes cart, lunch, prizes at every hole, and free photo. There will be Mulligans available for purchase, a cash award on two flights, and a $10,000 hole-in-one prize! Don't golf? You can enjoy lunch for $7 and bid on all the great silent auction items. Contact Olathea at 563-289-4653, Packy Huettman at 563-289-5971, or Steve Suiter at 563-370-2386 for reservations.

June 20th - Blue Iguana Opening Early at 10:00 for Cars & Coffee

June 20th - Blue Iguana Sangria Saturday! ($4 pints / $14 pitchers)

June 21st - Bierstube Father's Day Brunch 7am- 1pm. Lunch menu at 11am. Adults (13+)- $13.95.  6-12 years old- $7.95. Kids 5 and under FREE. Bottomless mimosas available for $8 during breakfast!

June 21st - Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits - Father's Day Beer and BBQ Event. $15 for a sampling of beers and BBQ. From Noon-2 enjoy the perfect gift for Dad, Beer and BBQ! Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.

June 21st - Steventons Father's Day Brunch 10am-2pm. Please call ahead for reservations. 563-289-3600.

June 22nd - Economic Development Meeting - City Hall - 8a.m.

June 22nd - Expressions in Threads - singer/songwriter AnnMarie Rowland performing and hosting a show-and-tell to kick off the nationwide Row by Row Experience. 11:00 a.m. AnnMarie Rowland's performance will appeal to all those who love quilts. There is no charge, but in order to have a guaranteed seat, customers must call and reserve their spot. 563-289-1447. For more information, go to http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803015

June 23rd - An Afternoon of Euchre at the Princeton Community Center. Meet at 11:30 to order lunch from Go Fish! or just arrive by 12:45 for Euchre. Coffee and dessert provided. We play until 3:00p.m.  Bonnie Sparks-Gray 563-332-5951 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and others.

June 26th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Black Velvet Band

June 26th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

June 27th - French Market Day

June 28th - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Wine Tasting 3-5pm - 15 wines for $15.00

SAVE THE DATE

July 18th - LeClaire High School Reunion For All Who Attended LeClaire Township Schools before 1960. Pleasant Valley Community School District High School Cafeteria, Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA. Doors open 3p.m. Buffet Dinner, 5-7p.m. Program 7p.m. Commemorative T-Shirts - $10.00. $18 per person. Reservations Required. Guests Welcome! Contact Marie Spinsby, 563-289-4588.

FYI

Expressions in Threads - The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide event that runs from June 21st through September 8th in which participating shops create a unique quilt row created by each, individual shop, based on a central theme, this year's them is water. Customers can travel to participating shops like Expressions in Threads and collect the row we've created, along with our shop's license plate, specially designed for the Row by Row event. For more information, go to: http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803020

LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6p.m.

Another round of $10,000 was awarded to area students to help pay for their college costs as part of the Ascentra Credit Union Scholarship Competition.  There were five $1,000 scholarships available for high school students planning to enter college.  The other five $1,000 scholarships were for members age 19 or over, considered non-traditional or continuing education students. All entries are judged on their essay, resume, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer services and work experience.  The competition is announced every October with the deadline in March of the following year. Official rules may be picked up at any of our branches or found online at ww.ascentra.org/scholarships.

Bierstube -

Summer Kitchen Hours

Sunday- 7am-10pm

Monday- Thursday 10:30am-10pm

Friday- 10:30am-12am

Saturday- 7am-12am

Karaoke every 2nd & 4th Fridays from 9pm-1am.

New Late night Happy Hour 9pm-1am!

Late night Menu available 9pm-12am!

Blue Iguana has new weekly drink specials:

Margarita Mondays - $2 Off Margaritas

Iguana Tuesdays - $4  Wanna Iguanas

Wednesday Wells - $3 Well Drinks

Thirsty Thursday - $4 MRDC Feature Drink

Feature Friday - $4 Featured Drink

Sangria Saturdays - $4 Pints/$14 Pitchers

Draft Sunday - $1 Off Draft Beers

Join Crane & Pelican Café every Thursday evening from 5-9pm for Sliders & Suds. For $10, you get three gourmet sliders with their house made chips, and for $5 you get three 8 oz. sample pours of beer!

Faithful Pilot - May, June, July, and August Specials - And Come Check Out Our New Menu!

Mondays - Half Priced Martini's

Tuesdays - Tequila Tuesday $5.00 unique, and interesting tequila cocktails for $5.00

Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night

Thursday - $1.00 Oysters & Buckets of Beer on the patio

Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11-2 - yes Brunch is back at The Pilot on Saturdays!

Sunday - reserved for wine tastings and private events.

Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill Summer Dinner Specials have started! Monday: Burger Baskets Tuesday: Tacos - Wednesday: 50 cent Wings - Thursday: BBQ Ribs - All day Sunday: Jumbo Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

Jones St. Java House has fresh, tasty wraps for lunch in addition to morning pastries, coffee, tea, and other beverages.

Princeton Community Center The fourth Wednesday of each month through October we will have An Afternoon of Euchre beginning around 12:30 p.m.  Anyone interested in lunch can meet at 11:30 a.m. and we will order from Go Fish (lunch is on their own) and have it delivered to the Center with Euchre to start after that. Zion Lutheran co-sponsors the event.  There will be coffee and dessert included.  There will be no fee to play, just enjoy a fun afternoon near the Mississippi.

The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation will host its first fundraising event with the Inaugural Paul Lensmeyer Golf Outing on Sept. 28, 2015 at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. The event will include a four-person scramble, box lunch and awards reception following the golf outing. Register now by visiting following the golf outing link on the foundation website located at www.ascentra.org/foundation.  Following the link, people can register to golf and companies may also partake in special sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Event Coordinator Ally Herr at 563-344-2279 or email mktg@ascentra.org.

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

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. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Wednesday evening program: Halftime! For kids, 5-11 years old. It's half way through the week - and it's a time of fun for the kids. We meet from 5:30-7pm, every Wednesday - there is school, through May 6. We serve dinner, play games, have a lesson and a craft. Have your child join us for a week or two to see what we are doing. We are located across from Bridgeview Elementary School, at 200 South 12th street. For more information, call Pastor Melody at 563-381-7777.

Pick up the new 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! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Riverview Apartment for Rent - Downtown LeClaire. One Bedroom. $1250/month. Call 563-940-3742 for more information.

Commercial Property for Rent - 1405 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 2,500 SF newly constructed office/retail space. Co-Tenant Snap Fitness. Owner will subdivide space. Private parking lot. ADA compliant. Contact: Meg Halligan, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, mhalligan@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000 Website Link: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7032508

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.

Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

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!

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales

June 13th - Kid Picker's Flea Market

June 20th - Cars & Coffee on the LeClaire Levee

June 20th - All We Need Is Love Music Festival

June 27th - French Market Day

Tug Fest - August 13-15

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

June 9th - Big Dave and Holly's - Lunch - noon

July 14th - Blue Iguana - Lunch - noon