11 Nov 2014

Metropolitan Community Church Grand Opening and Dedication

By The Buzz Gallery of modern Art

Grand Opening Dedication Celebration of their new church building located at 2930 W. Locust Street, Davenport, IA to be held the weekend of November 15 and 16.

DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 3, 2014 -. The community is invited to participate in the MCC QC Sneak Peek Open House on Saturday, November 15 from 2:00 - 6:00pm. Guests will be treated to coffee, punch and desserts as they tour the newly remodeled former Blockbuster building, which is now the home of an inviting social hall and a sanctuary wrapped in the warmth of stained glass windows. As artist Jim Rocker of Glass Illusions in East Moline says, "It's raining color to nourish our souls." All of the windows were purchased by members and friends to honor loved ones.

MCC QC was without its own church home for about a year after selling its former property at 3019 N. Harrison. The congregation was blessed to be able to meet for a time at the TriCity Jewish Center in Rock Island, and then at Tanglewood Chapel in Bettendorf. "The remodeling has been quite a challenge, both time-consuming and financially, but it is the result of the efforts of many, many loving hands and we are excited about the possibilities for new ministries and outreach at the new location," says MCC QC's pastor of ten years, Rev. Rich Hendricks.

The old Blockbuster Video sign at the location has been repurposed, with the same ticket shape that now has "MCC QC" and the MCC denominational logo on it. "It suits us," says Hendricks, "because after all, we're all a little bent, we're all a little torn, but with God and Jesus' love we've got just the ticket!" The Grand Opening and Dedication Service will take place at 11:00am on Sunday, November 16, and will be presided over by the Rev. Rachelle Brown, Emerging Church Specialist for Metropolitan Community Churches worldwide. Rev. Brown has served as a Pastor at two Chicago-area MCCs and is also the North Central MCC Network Leader. She holds a Master of Divinity from Eden Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, a Master of Communications from Missouri State University, and is a current PhD Candidate at Chicago Theological Seminary.

Immediately following the Dedication Celebration, MCC QC will host a spaghetti dinner in their new social hall. Those interested in attending the dinner should RSVP by November 13. For additional information, or to RSVP, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or by email at richdhendricks@msn.com.

09 Nov 2014

Sliders & Suds

By LeClaire Chamber

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

07 Nov 2014

What Sad Statistic Do More than 20 Percent of American Children Share???

By Ginny Grimsley
4 Ways You Can Help Alleviate the Problem

While most Americans will worry about eating too much this holiday season, 16 million of our country's children live in households that struggle to afford food, according to a 2012 report from the United States Department of Agriculture.

"We hear about 'food insecurity' quite a bit, especially after the 2008-09 economic crash, but I think most people don't have a clear picture of what that means," says Lois Brandt, a former Peace Corps volunteer and author of "Maddi's Fridge," (www.MaddisFridge.com), a children's picture book that asks the question: what do you do if your best friend's family doesn't have enough food?

"Food insecurity means an empty refrigerator. Food insecurity means soda instead of milk. Food insecurity means a child coming to school hungry and unable to focus. Poverty may not look exactly the same in our country as it does in a war-torn region or a developing country, but it is affecting our children and their futures. Sometimes, working parents have to choose between rent and food, medicine and food, or gas and food.

Brandt suggests four things you can do to help prevent childhood hunger.

•  Support non-profit organizations like Feeding America (www.FeedingAmerica.org). Previously known as Second Harvest, Feeding America is a national network of food banks that feeds more that 37 million people through food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. It's the nation's leading organization for countering hunger and educating the public about this crisis.

"Public awareness is important," Brandt says. "Many people simply do not know that we're surrounded every day by hungry children."

•  Talk to your children about childhood hunger and how they can help. "When I was a child I opened my best friend's refrigerator to get a snack and was shocked to see it held almost nothing," she says. "I didn't know what to do."

As an adult, Brandt says she's amazed by the number of people who share with her their own stories of childhood food insecurity.

"Rather than sheltering your children from this sad fact of American life, talking to them about it can help nurture their compassion and empathy," she says. "And there's plenty they can do to help, from making posters to raise awareness, to organizing a food drive at school."

Taking action teaches children that they do have the power and ability to change the world for the better.

•  Don't make childhood hunger a political issue. Of course, childhood hunger doesn't exist in a vacuum; issues like welfare, minimum wage, income inequality and access to health care - all of which are heavily politicized - surround the problem. Whatever your take on these topics, realize that no matter the decisions a parent has made in his or her lifetime, children are innocent and have no control of their family's circumstances.

•  Volunteer with your family at a shelter or food pantry during the busy holiday season. While serving or cooking food for a holiday-themed meal at a shelter during Thanksgiving or Christmas does not solve the larger problem, it will affect every person whose life you touch that day. Your efforts and kind words can become a fond, lifelong memory for a child, or remind adults that others care and they're not alone.

Volunteering also has personal benefits, not the least of which is knowing that, despite whatever problems you're facing, you were able to help someone else.

About Lois Brandt

Lois Brandt is a children's fiction writer whose work has appeared in Highlights and other fine children's magazines. Her new book "Maddi's Fridge," (www.MaddisFridge.com), illustrated by Vin Vogel, is the first picture book to address child hunger in the United States. It was inspired by Brandt's childhood memory of opening her friend's refrigerator and finding only condiments and a lunch milk carton her friend had saved from school for her little brother. Ten percent of proceeds from sales of "Maddi's Fridge" go to hunger solutions. Brandt, who holds an MFA from Northwest Institute of Literary Arts, served as a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa.

07 Nov 2014

Open Enrollment Kick Off Event Get Covered Illinois - Rock Island County

By Kendra Smith

This November 15th, Get Covered Illinois and TPQC will host a Kick-Off Enrollment Event for Rock Island County residents to get insurance under the federal health law. This event is scheduled for Saturday, November 15th:

9:00am - 3:00pm at 1830 6th Avenue, Moline, Il.

This is an open invitation for all Rock Island County residents to learn more about their expanded options for health insurance coverages. There is no cost for attendees and there will be great give away prizes and snacks for all. Illinois certified counselors will be available to help with questions, concerns and portal navigation.

The Affordable Care Act's first open enrollment period drew what officials call the "low-hanging fruit" of the uninsured population: the sick and those who knew the law requires everyone to have insurance.

This year, the TPQC and the State of Illinois are targeting people who often need a thorough explanation and several face-to-face meetings to understand their options. With a shorter enrollment period and a stiffer penalty for going without insurance, the state is intensifying its efforts to get the enrollment message out.
The law's second open enrollment period runs from Nov. 15 through Feb. 15, half as long as last year's enrollment period. The penalty for not having insurance will increase in 2015 to $325 or 2 percent of annual adjusted income, from $95 or 1 percent of income in 2014.

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07 Nov 2014

IRS Impersonators Calling Iowa/Illinois Consumers

By Better Business Bureau

IRS impersonators are making their rounds throughout our service area. BBB is receiving numerous calls from consumers who are inquiring about the legitimacy of a call from someone claiming to be from the IRS.  The impersonator states that the IRS is pursuing a lawsuit against the consumer for "back taxes," and they are demanding payment via prepaid money card or a wire transfer.

Those who don't answer their phone are left with a threatening message to call them back at 202-864-1213. Scammers often target the elderly or immigrant population. Some of the threats include jail time, deportation or suspension of the victim's business or driver's license.

BBB offers the following tips to protect you from the IRS scam and others like it:

  • Don't wire money to people you don't know. The IRS will never ask for payment over the phone. Furthermore, they will never ask for payments by wire transfer or prepaid debit card.
  • Just hang up. Don't engage in conversation with a scammer. A scam artist is often cunning. They may extract information from you the longer you engage in conversation with them.
  • Never give out your personal information. Caller ID spoofing makes it very easy for callers to pretend to be someone else. You should never give anyone your credit card, social security number or bank account information if they are soliciting you.
  • Call the IRS/ or company directly. If you owe taxes or think you might owe taxes, call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040. An IRS employee will help you with payment issues. Verify legitimate phone numbers on company websites or in the phonebook.

 

About Better Business Bureau: BBB is an unbiased, nonprofit organization that sets and upholds high standards for fair and honest business behavior. All BBB services to consumers are free of charge. BBB provides objective advice; free BBB Business Reviews on more than 4 million businesses, 11,000 Charity Reviews, dispute resolution services, alerts and educational information on topics affecting marketplace trust. BBB Serving Greater Iowa, Quad Cities and Siouxland Region was founded in 1940 and is one of 112 local, independent BBBs across North America.

07 Nov 2014

ECHOES AND REFLECTIONS HOLOCAUST WORKSHOP NOVEMBER 18TH AT NORTH SCOTT JUNIOR HS

By Glenn Kass

Free event open to the community; registrations due by November 14th

QUAD CITIES IL/IA - Echoes and Reflections, a free Holocaust workshop open to the entire Quad City Area community, will be presented at North Scott Junior High School (502 S. 5th St., Eldridge, IA) on Tuesday, November 18th, 5:30-8:30 PM.

Registrations are required by Friday, November 14th. Contact Chris Green at (563) 570-4741 or via email at chris.green@north-scott.k12.ia.us. The program is designed by the Anti-Defamation League with assistance from the USC Shoah Foundation and Yad Vashem. It is presented locally by the Holocaust Education Committee of the Quad City Area (www.hecqc.org).

Echoes and Reflections (www.echoesandreflections.org) is a multimedia program that provides interested community members and US secondary educators with print and online resources to teach about the Holocaust. Participants receive a complimentary copy of the Echoes and Reflections Teacher's Resource Guide and educators also review strategies for using the curriculum in academic standards such as the Common Core State Standards.

The Holocaust Education Committee of the Quad City Area (www.hecqc.org) exists to promote a higher awareness of the Holocaust as a unique historical event with universal implications for today.

The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cites (www.jfqc.org) is a non-profit, 501 c (3) Illinois corporation founded in 1980. With other local organizations, JFQC addresses a broad range of needs to include cultural, religious, educational, family welfare, care of the elderly and interfaith relations. The Federation combats hate and anti-Semitism by supporting religious liberty and civil rights for everyone.

The core mission of JFQC is to preserve, protect, enrich and enhance Jewish communal life and the well-being of Jews locally, in Israel and throughout the world. It is a proud member of the Jewish Federations of North America (www.jewishfederations.org). The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jewishfedqc.

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07 Nov 2014

Golden Corral Restaurants Salute America's Heroes with 14th Annual Free Dinner on Military Appreciation Monday, Nov 17

By Rick Martin

Gary Sinise and Collective Soul Help Salute Our Nation's Heroes

RALEIGH, N.C. (Oct, 2014) - On Monday, Nov. 17, Golden Corral will thank thousands of active duty and retired United States military personnel for their service with a free dinner buffet and beverage, while raising donations for DAV (Disabled American Veterans). A tradition started 13 years ago to celebrate our nation's heroes, Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday has served more than 4 million complimentary meals to military personnel and generated more than $8.8 million dollars in guest contributions to support community-based service initiatives for veterans.

"Our 45,000 employees in 500 restaurants nationwide are very passionate about supporting our military service men and women on Military Appreciation Monday," said Ted Fowler, president and chief executive officer of Golden Corral. "While the current economy is challenging, we remain committed to recognizing the military through this program. We hope this year we will reach a new grand total of 5 million meals served since we began the program 13 years ago. We also hope to raise our contributions to the DAV to a grand total of more than $10 million dollars."

Golden Corral has enlisted Gary Sinise, celebrated actor/director, and Collective Soul, the platinum award-winning band, to record public service announcements for Military Appreciation Monday. Sinise and Collective Soul are all actively involved in supporting active duty and retired military personnel through a variety of organizations and initiatives including tours to military installations overseas.

"This is the 10th year I've had the pleasure to partner with Golden Corral in supporting our troops, past and present, through Military Appreciation Monday," said Sinise. "The number of meals given away and amount of money donated in the past 13 years really distinguishes Golden Corral's commitment to the military. I'm proud and happy to help raise awareness for Golden Corral Military Appreciation Monday."

Golden Corral will serve free dinner buffets with beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 17 to any person who is or has served in a United States Military branch, including the National Guard and Reserves - identification is not required. State and local DAV representatives will be on-site at all Golden Corral locations coordinating the collection of donations from customers. While only current and former military qualify for the free meal, everyone is encouraged to come out and show support for our veterans. For more information on Military Appreciation Monday, please visithttp://www.goldencorral.com/military/.

About Golden Corral Corporation:

Founded in 1973, privately held Golden Corral Corp. is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. Theodore M. Fowler Jr. serves as its president and chief executive officer.  Golden Corral currently has 500 restaurants in 41 states.  The company's vision is to be the leader in the family restaurant segment by making pleasurable dining affordable for every guest, at every restaurant, every day.  Golden Corral restaurants nationwide have long been strong supporters of the U.S. Military and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).  Golden Corral helped raise more than $1.40 million dollars for the DAV in 2013 as part of its annual "Military Appreciation Monday" initiative. Golden Corral is the major sponsor of Camp Corral, a free "week of a lifetime" summer camp for children of wounded, disabled or fallen military families (www.campcorral.org ).  For more information on Golden Corral, visit www.goldencorral.com.

07 Nov 2014

Great Clips Makes it Easy to Thank a Veteran!

By Kevin Behan

Great Clips customers get a free haircut card on Veterans Day to give to a veteran as a gesture of thanks

(October, 2014) - When we see men and women in uniform we may salute or shake their hand?an important gesture of respect.  Great Clips, the world's largest salon brand, encourages Americans to thank veterans in a tangible way too, by awarding them a free haircut.  It's part of Great Clips' "Thank a Veteran" promotion, and it's one small gesture with a powerful message of appreciation.  Customers who come in for a service on Veterans Day, (Nov. 11) get a free haircut card to give to a veteran. The free haircut cards are redeemable all the way through the end of 2014. In 2013, the first year of the promotion, Great Clips salons nationwide provided more than 130,000 free haircuts to veterans, and this year, they expect to give away even more.

March into Great Clips

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014, customers who come in for a haircut at any U.S. Great Clips salon will receive a free haircut card to give to an active, inactive or retired military member of any branch, including the National Guard. Military members can also come in on Veterans Day for a free haircut or to pick up a free haircut card to use, with proof of military service, through Dec. 31, 2014. This is not a one day freebie. The free haircut cards are good for 51 days-giving this promotion more longevity than most honoring our veterans.

"Most of us know at least one veteran we would like to thank on that day," says Great Clips CEO, Rhoda Olsen, who is married to a Vietnam veteran. "We invite everyone to come into a U.S. Great Clips salon on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) to purchase a service and pick up a free haircut card. To help show appreciation for those who have served or are serving our country, give the card to veterans in your family, or neighborhood or just someone you notice is a veteran. It's a simple, yet meaningful way for all Americans to say thank you to veterans with the help of Great Clips."

How It Works:

· Customers come into any U.S. Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 and, with the purchase of a service, receive a free haircut card to give to a veteran.
· Limit one card per customer (while supplies last).
· The free haircut cards are redeemable by veterans at any U.S. Great Clips fromNov. 11-Dec. 31, 2014, with proof of military service.

· Veterans who visit Great Clips in the U.S. on Nov. 11 receive either a free haircut that day or a free haircut card to redeem by Dec. 31. After Nov. 11, veterans must have a free haircut card to get the free haircut. 

"Many of our franchise owners, corporate staff and Great Clips stylists have served in the military, or have family members or customers who have served, so we are all excited to be a part of this nationwide 'thank you' to our men and women in uniform," says Terri Miller, Great Clips' sr. vice president of marketing and communications. "To make sure as many veterans as possible have the opportunity to get their free haircut, we made the free haircut cards good through the end of the year. We want to give these great people more time to visit a Great Clips salon and redeem this thank you card for a free haircut in honor of their service."

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About Great Clips, Inc.
Great Clips, Inc. was established in 1982 in Minneapolis. Today, Great Clips has more than 3,600 salons throughout the United States and Canada, making it the world's largest salon brand. Great Clips salons employ nearly 30,000 stylists who receive ongoing training to learn the Great Clips customer service system and advanced technical skills. Make Great Clips your choice for value-priced, high-quality haircare for men, women and children. No appointments are needed, and salons are open nights and weekends. And it's more convenient than ever with Great Clips' Online Check-In and Clip Notes®. To check in online, visitGreatClips.com or download the app for Android and iPhone. For more information about Great Clips, Inc. or to find a location near you, visit GreatClips.com.

07 Nov 2014

Why and how to understand ISIS

By Jan Oberg

One can neither solve a conflict nor a problem - or get rid of it - without a proper understanding of its root courses and features. Just condemning ISIS because it is brutal brings us nowhere near a solution.

Understanding is necessary and doesn't mean legitimising or supporting.

Understanding is simply smart. Condemnation may make you feel morally superior - but in this case also ignores the fact that there are many actors in our world who have killed many more people than ISIS has.

Condemnation is a deadend if you want to solve an issue, serves only to legitimise the present bombing - where there are better ways.

A doctor also doesn't just condemn a patient or curses the cancer cells; she or he deals professionally with a problem to be solved and a human being to be healed. Thus diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.

In its 29th year, TFF preactises this simple philosophy.

That's why this independent foundation can continue to deliver some of the most precise diagnoses and solutions - some 7000 articles on its website - where other get emotional for or against this or that party and ends up being trapped in advocating violence.

Here follows expert contributions from TFF Associates and we appreciate you reading, re-posting and you economic support if you appreciate:

Farhang Jahanpour

The threat of ISIS should be taken seriously

Farhang Jahanpour

Al-Baghdadi, self-proclaimed caliph of the Islamic State

Farhang Jahanpour

ISIS in a Sunni-Shia perspective

 

Johan Galtung

ISIS - Negotiations, not bombing

Johan Galtung

Christianity versus Islam - Countercyclicity

Johan Galtung

The Sunni-Shia conflict: Any solution?

 

Jan Oberg

Instead of Bombing ISIS - Part A: Some principles

Jan Oberg

Instead of bombing ISIS - Part B: 27 proposals

(In Danish: Her er dine alternativer til krigen, Helle)

Jan Oberg

The war on terror. A predictable fiasco

07 Nov 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 11/07/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2014! Deadline TODAY, November 7th, 5:00 p.m.!

The December 2014 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode before Thanksgiving! Over 2500 recipients! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com, and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Many of you signed up for each 2014 1/4ly issue and will get your 10% discount and may update your ad for December! Please let us know if you want changes to the ad you ran in September, 2014, or confirm you would like the same ad. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for the Holidays!!

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

 

Jones Street Java House Located at 204 Jones Street, LeClaire, the Jones Street Java House is a new business owned and operated by the ladies who also own and operate The Shameless Chocoholic, located right next door. Becky Burns and Jen Williams and their staff offer fresh pastries prepared daily, a wide variety of freshly brewed coffees, lattes, teas and more in a warm, casual and inviting atmosphere. Breakfast items and boxed lunches will be available soon! Open early, 7 days per week - 6a.m. Mon-Sat and 7a.m. on Sunday. Meet your friends and neighbors at Jones Street Java House! Facebook.com/JonesStJava - 563-289-1905 Ribbon Cutting - 9a.m. Friday, November 7th.

RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

November 7th - Jones Street Java House 9:00 a.m. Come help us celebrate the opening of the Java House and enjoy wonderful pastries, coffees, lattes and more! 204 Jones St., LeClaire, right next door to the Shameless Chocoholic!

November 20th - El Rio Spa and Wellness 2 p.m. 1000 Stagecoach Trail - Fitness and Wellness Classes including Yoga, PiYo and Zumba, Spa Services for women and for men, Spa Café.  Come see the beautiful new facilities! www.elriospa.com

 

CALENDAR

 

November 7th - First Friday in LeClaire 5-8p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery - Serving award winning locally made wines.  www.wideriverwinery.com

Dwellings - Reopen for the Holidays!

Faithful Pilot Cafe - Last night this year for Music by The Matriarchs!
Razzleberries - Booze cake and ukulele drawing!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

 

November 7th - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium New Website Launch! If you are searching for that unique gift, pop culture or looking for the coolest items around, check out Aunt-Hatties.com

 

November 7th, 8th, 9th - Free Automatic Car Wash Weekend! Enright's LeClaire Superwash, Leclaire Noon-5:00p.m. each day!  This weekend also kicks off our Holiday Token Sale featuring 5 Tokens for $20.  Each Token has a $6.50 value!  Tokens make great gifts and can be purchased with cash, check or credit card. Stop in to get your free carwash and sign up for our weekly drawings.  Take advantage of this sale and stock up for the entire winter!  Sale ends January 4th.

November 7th-16th - Isabel Bloom's Great Gift Givers Celebration! Receive a free Reindeer ornament with every $50 purchase! Refreshments, daily drawings, grand prize drawings!

 

November 11th - "Coffee and Conversation" Princeton Community Center Free event Veteran's Day, 8 -10a.m. Board members will welcome all residents of Princeton and surrounding communities to join them for free coffee and good conversation. Princeton Police will give a ten minute report of safety issues in our local community. The Community Center Board encourages everyone to take a few minutes to honor our Veteran's with your friends and neighbors at the Princeton Community Center "Coffee and Conversation". The Princeton Community Center, also known as the Boll's Building, was built in 1908 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

November 13th - Quilt Trunk Show at the LeClaire Community Library 6p.m. We are excited to host Pam from Expressions in Thread for a quilt trunk show!

November 15th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton - 10th annual Harvest Feast Celebration 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Dinner features all homemade menu of beef stew, apple sauce, breads, pies and a variety of desserts and drinks. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 5 to 10. Children under 4 are free. Silent auction, free wine tasting, live auction at 6 p.m., and children's activities.

November 15th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. 8-person teams; $10 per person. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Mulligans are 10 for $10. Each team may bring its own snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. A "Christmas-themed dinner will be available for purchase starting at 6:30pm (hot turkey sandwich, cheese potatoes and stuffing, cranberry relish, and Christmas cookies). All proceeds will help establish the "Christmas in LeClaire" Benevolent Fund for emergency needs in our community year-round. Reserve your table today at 563-639-4621 or email kettlepopper@gmail.com

November 17th - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8.a.m.

November 19th - Funding your Paycheck in Retirement - 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.

November 20th - El Rio Spa and Wellness Ribbon Cutting 2 p.m -1000 Stagecoach Road - Fitness and Wellness Classes including Yoga, PiYo and Zumba, Spa Services for women and for men, Spa Café.  Come see the beautiful new facilities! www.elriospa.com

November 23rd - LIC Christmas Tree Ornament Deadline LeClaire Information Center will have one large Christmas tree again this year. If you would like to provide a Christmas ornament (it can advertise your business), please drop off the ornament and $5 no later than Sunday, November 23rd. The money will be donated to the Emergency Fund that the Christmas in LeClaire committee has established to aid LeClaire residents in need.

November 29th - Small Business Saturday! Shop, Eat, Relax and Enjoy the Day in LeClaire!!! And, take your photo with the new Scott County Freedom Rock on the Levee from 11am-3pm and share it on Social Media - Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook - for a chance to win a goodie basket from LeClaire merchants. Use #leclaireshopsmall. Visit participating stores to drop off your entry. More information to come!

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

December 5th-7th - Christmas in LeClaire!

Friday December 5th

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

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center

Basket Weaver & Yarn Spinner Demonstrations - LeClaire Civic Center

Saturday, December 6th

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

Visit Santa! - LeClaire Information Center - 10a.m.-noon

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

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center

Free Trolley from Dave and Holly's to the Bierstube with stops in between!

Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire!

Holiday Junk Fest - Kiddie Karrasel - 10am-6pm

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel

Wooden Shoe Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center

Chainsaw Carver Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center - Carved Items Auctioned at 3p.m.

Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 3-6p.m.
First Saturday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

Sunday, December 7th

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center

Free Trolley from the Bierstube to Dave and Holly's with stops in between!

Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire!

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

Rope Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel

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

For more information, contact Diane at 563-370-3509.

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

FYI

 

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

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium in downtown LeClaire was one of the Winners of the Locals Love Us Awards in the category of favorite Quad Cities Gift Shops!

Aunt Hattie's will be open until 8PM on Fridays & Saturdays starting Nov. 8, until Dec, 19, 2014. Please follow Aunt Hattie's on FACE BOOK for any changes or updates.

 

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

LeClaire Community Library SHIIP Medicare Enrollment Assistance. A representative from SHIIP will be here November 4th and November 18th from 12-3pm to answer any questions community-area seniors may have regarding Open Enrollment for Medicare. SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa. All services are free, confidential and objective.

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

Office Space for Lease - Downtown LeClaire - 117 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, Iowa. $655/month. Please call 563-289-1984

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: 0.64 acres of development land available on Cody Road.  This "ready to build" property is located on a high ground lot with an exceptional view of the river.  Possibility for a dock installation with city inceptives possible.  Land could be developed for multi-family, condo, possible office or mixed use.  For more information, please contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107. Website Link for More Information:  http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7030973

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: Price recently reduced on this great Riverfront Development opportunity located on the main shopping corridor in downtown LeClaire.  Strong market for retail and apartments or condominiums.  Lot totals 0.28 acres (180' X 70').  For more information, please contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126. Website Link for More Information: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7031174

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!

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!

November 7 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

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

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

November 11 - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9 - Subway - lunch - noon

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