December 1st -20th LeClaire Community Library - Handmade Ornament Contest Bring your hand-made ornament to the library's circulation counter. All ornaments must be handmade (no store bought items, please!) and turned in before the end of the day, December 20th. Winner will be selected December 22nd. All participants are welcome to pick-up their ornament after the contest is over, or they may donate their item to the library so they can be displayed in the years to come.

 

December 5^th-7^th - Christmas in LeClaire!

Basket Weaver & Yarn Spinner Demonstrations - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.

Cookie Tin and Crafts Sale - Masonic Lodge - 10a.m.-5p.m.

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Family Activities - Riverside Church -10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-8p.m.

$7 Schnitzel Sandwich, $10 German Nachos - Bierstube

Lighting of the Yule Tide Log - Mississippi Cottage Antiques - 4:30p.m.

First Friday in LeClaire! Family Fun! Great Dining and Shopping! 5-8p.m.

Saturday, December 6^th

Breakfast with Santa! - Happy Joe's - 8-10a.m.

Visit With Santa! - Happy Joe's - 10-11:30a.m.

Santa's Playhouse - LeClaire Medic Building - 12-3p.m.

Chainsaw Carver Demonstration - Civic Center Parking Lot - 10am-3pm - Carved Items Auctioned - 3p.m.

Wooden Shoe Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center -10a.m.-4p.m.

Cookie Tin Sale and Crafts Sale - Masonic Lodge - 10a.m.-5p.m.

Holiday Junk Fest - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-6p.m.

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Family Activities - Riverside Church - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Trolley from Dave and Holly's to the Bierstube with stops in between! - 11a.m.-7p.m.

Kids eat free with adult purchase. Kid decorate sugar cookies - Bierstube 1-3 pm.

Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire! 1-4p.m.

Balloon Maker and Face Painting - Granite Exact - afternoon

Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 3-6p.m.

Lighting of the Yule Tide Log - Mississippi Cottage Antiques - 4:30p.m.

First Saturday in LeClaire! Family Fun! Great Dining and Shopping! 5-8p.m.

Sunday, December 7^th

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.

Rope Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-4.m.

Free Trolley from the Bierstube to Dave and Holly's with stops in between! 12-4p.m.

$7 Bierhaus burger, $.50 Wings - Bierstube

Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire! 1-3p.m.

Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 12-3p.m.

Music of QC Flutes Unlimited - Buffalo Bill Museum - 2-3p.m.

 

December 6th - Faithful Pilot Open for Lunch - Christmas in LeClaire 12-3p.m.

 

December 6th - Star Gifts for Kids Trivia Night - Leclaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm

and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will go to Star Gifts for Kids! You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun, the raffles and to support this great cause! Could win a 42' tv! Contact Barry Long to reserve a table - 563-949-6969 or bal400@aol.com

 

December 6th - LeClaire Community Library - Adult Craft-In: Make Your Own Ornament! 11am-1pm. No registration necessary, all supplies provided. This program will be restricted to adults and older teens due to the use of tools that could be potentially hazardous to younger children (e.g. hot glue guns).

 

December 9^th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Subway Noon. Everyone Welcome!

 

December 10^th - Close Encounters with the Eagles - LeClaire Community Library Join LeClaire photographer Burt Gearhart at 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages slide presentation and lecture that will reveal many interesting discoveries about Bald Eagles and how they go about their everyday lives in Iowa. Burt's prints will also be on display that celebrate Bald Eagles, the Mississippi River, and the historic beauty of LeClaire.

 

December 11th - Faithful Pilot Founders Beer Dinner - 20 glasses available, beginning at 6:00 p.m 3 courses with beer pairing for $45.00 - 563-289-4156

 

December 13^th - Bierstube - Twelve Days of Christmas! Join us for 12 days of specials starting December 13th! New specialty items everyday leading up to Christmas!

 

December 16^th - An Evening with Mrs. Claus - LeClaire Community Library 6:30p.m. Mrs. Claus will stop by Family Storytime to read stories and sing holiday songs. Treats will be provided, and Mrs. Claus will stay after storytime to chat with attendees and take pictures!

 

December 16th - Faithful Pilot - Sparkling & Desserts Tasting 20 glasses available, 8 different bubbles and specialty sweet treats to complement each sip for $15.00 event begins at 6:00. 563-289-4156

 

December 17th - Exchange Traded  Funds  Explained - Charles Schwab Davenport Branch, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300 Davenport, IA Presented by Eric Johannes CFP - 10 a.m. Reservations online schwab.com/davenport or call 563-275-3663.

 

December 21^st - Zion Lutheran Church Sunday School Christmas Program - Princeton 4:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend and hear the children present the story of Christ's birth in a way rarely seen.  Cookies and punch will be served afterwards.

 

December 21st -Faithful Pilot - Holiday Wine Tasting 3:00-5:00 15 wines for $15.00 only 40 glasses available, and of course Chef bites as well. 563-289-4156

 

December 24^th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Christmas Eve Worship 11a.m.  with potluck lunch afterward. 7p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

 

December 24^th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton - Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend.

 

December 24th - Asbury Methodist Church - Christmas Eve and Candlelight Services - 5:00, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. 1809 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf.

 

December 24^th-25^th - Faithful Pilot closed

 

December 31st - New Year's Eve at Faithful Pilot Seating at 6:00 & 8:30 $75.00 per person to include 4 courses.  Option for $25.00 Wine Pairing or $25.00 Beer Pairing. *Please note a credit card is required to make reservation and will be charged $25.00 for a no show.  *Not valid with any other promotion, coupon, or discount. 563-289-4156

 

December 31^st - New Year's Eve at Steventon's in LeClaire. It's never too early to start planning your New Year's Eve! Join us at Steventon's for our Annual New Year's Eve Event. Enjoy live music provided by Hap Hazard, drinks appetizers, and our Champagne toast at Midnight! Tickets are limited for this exclusive event. Order yours before they're all gone! 563-289-3600

 

December 31^st - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - New Year's Eve Party! For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring snack and game to share. 8p.m.-12:10a.m.

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

January 1^st - Faithful Pilot closed

 

January 16^th-19^th - Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard!

 

January 31^st, 2015 - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's. Tickets and information available soon.

 

FYI

 

El Rio Spa & Wellness, the area's first luxury spa and wellness experience, is now open! El Rio Spa & Wellness is over 9,000 square feet, overlooking the majestic Mississippi River, dedicated to guest's mind and body. Guests are invited to embark on their fitness path and to indulge in relaxation, peace, and renewal in the spa. El Rio is fully equipped with a spa, nail room, group fitness classes, café, and a boutique, locker rooms, and a cardio room. Coming by the end of the year, an 18x25' indoor pool. El Rio goes far beyond equipment, services, and amenities. With a hand-picked staff, their team has remarkable skills and a genuine passion to provide the highest level of service to ensure everyone receives a signature experience.

 

Dahl Ford is looking for local businesses to partner with them for the Holiday season. Dahl Ford is a large supporter of the shop local initiative and this year, we are revamping our search for Edsel the Elf. If you or your local, non-franchised business is interested, please contact Nichole Simms at NicholeSimms@dahlford.us, or by phone at 563-391-2600. Happy Holidays from all of us at Dahl Ford!

 

Faithful Pilot is open Sundays 12-5 - Wednesdays Half Priced Wine Night!

 

Stop by Steventon's every Sunday to experience our breathtaking view of the Mississippi River while enjoying our brunch menu. Our brunch menu offers a variety of options to satisfy the whole family. Only $12.95 adults / $6.00 children 10 & under.

 

The Crane & Pelican will be featuring a special Sliders & Suds menu on Thursday nights from 5pm-9pm. Every Thursday night you can come get 3 gourmet sliders and hand-cut chips for $10 and 3 8oz sample pours of our delicious beers for $5.The menu will change monthly and will be posted at www.craneandpelican.com

 

Starting December 1^st, Bierstube will only be open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, 7am-11am (we will reopen daily for breakfast in the Spring)

 

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 4^th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Sale 510 N. Cody Road. Contact William Robertson (563) 940-1517 billrobertson@ruhl-ruhl.com

For Rent 118 N. Cody Road, includes employee parking and trash service.  Contact Terri Applegate at 563 271-6800 or 563-289-2525.

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

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

December 5-7 - First Friday and First Saturday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

January 31 - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - More than 100 at-risk girls had Christmas brought to them early this year.

Ganson's Neighborhood Bakery & Café and members from the Junior League of the Quad Cities have partnered with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois to bring a holiday celebration to girls who otherwise may not have the opportunity.

The annual Christmas program was held on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 3:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Girl Scouts' Program Center, located at 2011 Second Ave., in Rock Island.

"Every child deserves to have Christmas," said Senior Membership Outreach Manager at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Missy Sweeney.

Sweeney has spent the past few weeks organizing the free event.

Girls decorated hundreds of sugar cookies, visited with Santa from 6 - 8 p.m., and unwrapped a gift donated by generous people in the community.

"It makes me teary-eyed just thinking about all the smiles on the girls' faces. It's amazing to see the community come together and bring Christmas to these girls," said Sweeney.

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after provisions he authored were passed by the House. Loebsack, the only member of the Iowa delegation who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, offered these provisions to be included in the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation also includes new language, which Loebsack supported and worked to include, addressing the ongoing sexual assault crisis in the military. Additionally, it prohibits any new BRAC rounds, which Loebsack also fought to include in the bill.

"Our men and women in uniform, along with their families, proudly and honorably serve our country. As a military parent, I am proud to have worked with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver the level of support and access to resources our troops need and deserve. While it does not include everything I would have hoped, it takes important steps to drive more workload to the Rock Island Arsenal and help both the Arsenal and Quad Cities' economy remain strong.

"This legislation also takes multiple important steps to continue to address the horrific sexual assault crisis that has engulfed the military, though a lot of work remains to be done to address the issue. We must ensure victims have the support they need and prosecute perpetrators to the fullest extent. I will continue to work to address this issue with the urgency it deserves."

Provisions Congressman Loebsack fought to include in the FY 2015 National Defense Authorization Act specifically for the Rock Island Arsenal are:

·         Greater utilization of the organic industrial base - The NDAA will broaden existing efforts from the Army to the entire DOD directing greater utilization of the organic industrial base, which includes the Arsenal. This provision will ensure contracting officers have to give justification for skipping over the organic industrial base for the commercial base.

·         Eliminates authority of the secretary of the Army to abolish arsenals - Since the creation of the Arsenal Act, the secretary has had unilateral authority to keep open or close an Arsenal under the purview of the Department. This provision eliminates that authority with the goal of the Arsenal falling under the same BRAC-like process that all other installations adhere to.

In addition, Loebsack pushed to include many provisions important to our troops and their families, including:

·         A pay raise for our troops;

·         Rejects Department of Defense proposals to fundamentally change the TRICARE military healthcare system;

·         Included efficiencies to military commissaries, making them more efficient without increasing prices to military personnel and their families;

·         Includes $45.3 million for behavioral and psychological health programs to help combat suicide;

·         A number of important sexual assault prevention and prosecution provisions, which Loebsack has championed, including:

o   Elimination of the "good soldier defense" - a consideration of general military character toward the probability of innocence in sexual assault prosecutions;

o   A review of the terms of discharge for those who are victims of sexual offenses, to ensure that they have not been persecuted for reporting crimes.

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