15 Sep 2014

One Month. One Cause. One Million Miles.

By Gillian Kocher

Alex's Million Mile Initiative enlists supporters to Run. Walk. Ride. One Million Miles this September to raise the profile of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

 

Philadelphia, PA (July 2014) - In an effort to raise the profile of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation will go the distance this September, launching Alex's Million Mile - Run. Walk. Ride. With firsthand knowledge of just how far parents of children with cancer would go to find a cure for their child, the Foundation will challenge supporters everywhere to go the extra mile this September, collectively running, walking or cycling one million miles to work toward better treatments and ultimately cures for all kids with cancer.

The brainchild of Foundation Co-Executive Director, Jay Scott, a running enthusiast, Alex's Million Mile invites ambitious individuals, as well as teams, to pledge to run/walk/ride and contribute to the one million mile goal during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Drawing from the inspiration of Foundation creator Alexandra "Alex" Scott, who set out to raise $1 million through lemonade stands in 2004, Jay Scott feels that through combined efforts, reaching one million miles in just thirty days is attainable. The initiative provides a fun, easy and free way for people across the country to make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

"I am thrilled to bring back Alex's Million Mile for the second annual initiative to help Childhood Cancer Awareness Month attain the same status that other awareness months have," says Scott. "Alex's Million Mile is as an easy way for runners, walkers and cyclists of all abilities to contribute to the fight against childhood cancer, build community support and get fit," says Scott.

Alex's Million Mile will utilize both the MapMyFitness applications and the ability for participants to manually enter the miles they log daily. Individuals and teams who participate can log as many or as few miles as their ability level allows, every mile will count toward the larger goal. For those wishing to push themselves to reach 100 miles throughout the month, individuals will need to average 3-4 miles a day, while teams can split up the 100 miles. For instance, a group of 4 employees can walk a mile at lunch every day and easily reach their goal.

In its inaugural year, Alex's Million Mile (formerly known as the Million Mile Run), mobilized more than 5,000 participants to log 250,000 miles and raise over $500,000 for the cause. Among the various ways that miles were logged by participants from coast to coast: parents walked their children to school each day, logging one mile each way; families walked to Friday night dinners and back; instead of taking public transportation, individuals ran to work or evening outings. The possibilities are endless, with each step being counted toward the ultimate goal of logging one million miles, and more importantly raising vital awareness of the number one disease killer of children under the age of 15 in the United States.

"September has become highly recognizable within the childhood cancer community as an important time of year," says Liz Scott, Alex's mom and Co-Executive Director of the Foundation. "However, for many, the cause September is attached to remains widely unknown. While we've made progress in the fight against childhood cancer within the past ten years of our existence, there is still a long way to go. We hope that through the collective efforts of Alex's Million Mile participants, we can close the distance between better treatments and ultimately cures."

New to the 2014 event, Booster, LLC  (www.booster.com) will provide participants a platform to easily launch their own t-shirt fundraising campaigns to support their Alex's Million Mile efforts. Participants who sign up for Alex's Million Mile will have the opportunity to use Booster to create their own designs and in turn sell custom t-shirts to raise money without buying in advance or holding any inventory.  To learn more, or to launch a Booster campaign to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit: https://www.booster.com/alexs-lemonade-stand.

Individuals and teams who are interested in participating or learning more about Alex's Million Mile can visit AlexsMillionMile.org where they will find a video detailing the effort, testimonials from those who participated last year, and starting in September - live updates from social media on efforts in 2014 utilizing the hashtag #Journey2aMillion.

About Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra "Alex" Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $80 million toward fulfilling Alex's dream of finding a cure, funding over 450 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. For more information on Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

How far is 1 Million Miles?

 

A trip to the moon and back, twice.

More than 40 times around the earth.

More than 3,000 trips from NYC to Los Angeles.

More than 38,000 Marathons.

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15 Sep 2014

Veterans' Service Office Open House All Veterans Welcome!

By Rick Martin

Please join the Quad Cities Vet Center and the Jo Daviess County Office, Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) for an informative and fun Open House:

Location:  West Galena Township Building, 607 Gear St. Galena, IL 61036

Date/Time:   Weds, Sept. 24, 2014 from 2 - 4 p.m.

This is an informal opportunity to learn more about what Veteran benefits, programs, and activities are available for veterans and to meet key personnel in the State and County veterans' assistance offices.   Refreshments to be provided.

Veterans seeking additional information please contact Tina Paggi, Veteran Service Officer, Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs; tina.paggi@illinois.gov or 815-233-5092.

The IDVA helps veterans their family members navigate the many federal, state, and local resources and benefits earned through service. The IDVA's Veteran Service Officers - themselves veterans - are trained and certified to help with questions, benefit applications, disability claims and to identify programs for which veterans may be eligible.

IDVA invites all veterans to Stand Up And Be Counted, a state-wide effort to have veterans  provide current contact information and register their DD-214, helping IDVA and the entire veteran advocacy community to gain a better understanding of who and where Illinois' veterans are. This will helps the IDVA plan for future services, lobby for further federal VA funding and facilities, and generally serve Illinois' veterans better.

Stand Up And Be Counted, (http://www2.illinois.gov/veterans/Pages/StandUpCounted.aspx)

 

All postings in community events and calendars are welcomed and appreciated.  Media interested in pre-event interviews or on-site access with IDVA personnel, please contact Ryan Yantis, communication manager, IDVA, ryan.yantis@illinois.gov or 312-814-0778.

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15 Sep 2014

Wheaton College (Ill.) Alumni Association Congratulates 2014 Graduates

By LaTonya Taylor

WHEATON, IL (09/12/2014)(readMedia)-- The Wheaton College (Ill.) Alumni Association congratulates the College's most recent graduates, who join a worldwide network of 44,000 alumni. The following graduates are from your coverage area:

Cristina Michelle Cerny of Milan graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English, with Teacher Certification in Secondary Education.

Katlyn Mae Hoeksema of Davenport graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Economics, with a minor in Communication.

Evan Lasseter Rahn of Bettendorf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a Writing Concentration, with a minor in Spanish.

Mark Samuel Sy of Bettendorf graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Spanish.

Matthew Samuel Sy of Bettendorf graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, with a minor in Spanish.

Beau Daniel Westlund of Bettendorf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English, with a Writing Concentration, with a minor in International Relations.

Wheaton College (Wheaton, Ill.) is a coeducational Christian liberal arts college noted for its rigorous academics, integration of faith and learning, and consistent ranking among the top liberal arts colleges in the country. For more information, visit wheaton.edu.

15 Sep 2014

St. Alban's Episcopal Church: Autumn Daze Bazaar

By Laura Showers
Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 9:00 until 4:00
Featuring a variety of tables including creative crafts, local artists, and Thistle Farms handmade-natural body care products. Also many great raffle prizes. A luncheon will be available for purchase from 11:30 - 1:00. All proceeds will be used for outreach programs.
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
3510 W. Central Park Ave.
Davenport, IA 52804
15 Sep 2014

Simon: Honor heroes of Sept. 11 with service

By Ken Lowe

Simon: Remember heroes of Sept. 11

 

CARBONDALE - September 11, 2014. On the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon is encouraging Illinoisans to take time to remember the victims and survivors, but also the firefighters, police and first responders who acted with heroism that day.

"As we remember the tragedies in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, let us also remember the courage and selflessness of the first responders who came to the aid of their fellow Americans," Simon said. "Today is a day to reflect on that heroism."

As chair of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council, which is tasked with improving delivery of state services to rural Illinois and expanding opportunities for rural residents, Simon has been encouraging Illinoisans to volunteer as first responders in their local fire protection and emergency medical services organizations. Those lifesaving agencies, often the nearest medical help available for some residents, have seen a 19 percent drop in the number of emergency medical technicians and paramedics in Illinois over the past two years.

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15 Sep 2014

West Music Quad Cities to Host Back to School Guitar Restring Event

By Kelly Goerdt

Moline, ILA - September 20, 2014 - West Music Quad Cities, in partnership with D'Addario Strings, will be offering a one day school supply donation and free restring event for electric guitars and acoustic six-string guitars.  Participants only need to bring in school supplies donations for underprivileged students or a $5 donation.  Contributions will be donated to River Music Experience in Davenport.  In addition to the restring event, West Music Quad Cities will host an instrument drive with River Music Experience and their program "Let's Band Together", a local non-profit.  All instruments are loaned to area students in need.  An instrument donation will also count toward a free guitar restring.

This exciting event will take place during store hours 10am - 5pm  on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at West Music Quad Cities at 4305 44th Avenue in Moline, Illinois.
15 Sep 2014

Iowa Biodiesel Board to present Governor Branstad with award

By Iowa Biodiesel Board

REG's Chad Stone also to be named IBB chair at Annual Meeting

ANKENY, Iowa - Iowa biodiesel business leaders and farmers will present Governor Terry Branstad with the "Biodiesel Champion" award tomorrow, during the Annual Meeting of the Iowa Biodiesel Board.

"Governor Branstad has shown steadfast support for state biodiesel programs and incentives, helping Iowa secure its position as the top biodiesel-producing state," said Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board. "He also shows bold national leadership in making an outspoken, compelling case for expanding biodiesel under the federal Renewable Fuels Standard."

Branstad serves as vice chair of the Governors' Biofuels Coalition. In December, he was the only governor to testify at an Environmental Protection Agency hearing on the RFS.

"I want to thank the Iowa Biodiesel Board for the honor of being named a 'Biodiesel Champion,'" said Branstad. "Iowa's robust renewable fuel sector is a critical component of Iowa's strong economic position. I've long been a strong supporter of renewable fuels like biodiesel, and will continue promoting innovation within this growing industry."

Also at the meeting, Chad Stone, chief financial officer of Renewable Energy Group, Inc., will become the new chair of the Iowa Biodiesel Board. He replaces biodiesel producer and petroleum distributor Mark Cobb.

"I am grateful for this opportunity to lead the Iowa Biodiesel Board and excited to continue the outstanding advocacy efforts of Mark Cobb, our board members and staff," said Stone. "IBB has, and will continue to play an instrumental role in promoting the economic, energy security and environmental benefits that biodiesel provides to Iowa and America."

Biodiesel is made from a diverse mix of resources. These include recycled cooking oil, soybean oil and animal fats. It is the first EPA-designated Advanced Biofuel to reach commercial-scale production nationwide. In 2013, Iowa's 12 biodiesel plants produced about 230 million gallons of biodiesel. This supports more than 7,000 jobs throughout the value chain.

The Iowa Biodiesel Board is a state trade association representing the biodiesel industry.

15 Sep 2014

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY RELIVES CHILDHOOD AT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS DAY FOR KIDS ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

By Susan VanderJeugdt

Special Event Encourages Adults to Spend Meaningful Time with Kids, Proving One Day Can Change a Child's Future

IA/ILL QUAD CITIES-Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (BGCMV) is gearing up to celebrate its annual Day for Kids event to highlight the critical needs of children in the community. Today, too many youth are facing serious issues that can deprive them of a happy, healthy childhood and negatively impact their future. Day for Kids celebrates the life-changing work taking place at Boys & Girls Clubs each day by encouraging adults to spend meaningful time with young people and engage in fun and active play. This year's Day for Kids will be celebrated with over 200 parents and kids participating in an event at BGCMV's Teen Center.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley is one of hundreds of Day for Kids events planned nationwide. The Quad City event will take place at BGCMV's Teen Center (1122 5th Avenue, Moline) on Saturday, September 20th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and will include games and prizes, music, martial arts demonstrations, an inflatable obstacle course, a helicopter, community exhibitor booths, food and representatives from the Moline Fire Department and the Rock Island County K-9 Unit. The event is free to the public. Food vendors will be available.

Day for Kids aligns with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley's overall initiative to help young people become more actively engaged in their community, live a healthy lifestyle and achieve academic success. The 'play' incorporated in the Day for Kids event fosters creativity, imagination, exploration and helps kids develop and master various skills.

"Day for Kids creates a unique opportunity for adults to relive their childhood. Our amazing supporters 'Pledge to Play' fostering stronger relationships and meaningful time spent with local youth," says Tim Tolliver, CEO/President , Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley. "Year-round our Clubs offer a safe place where kids can be empowered to make choices that allow them to have a great future. With the support of the community today and every day, we can help kids reach their full potential by staying on track to graduate, demonstrating good character and citizenship and practicing healthy lifestyles."

Supporting our kids is a critical issue for our nation where kids are in crisis. Today's generation is estimated to be worse off than their parents. Our nation's graduation rate ranks 22nd among 28 countries and three out of 10 kids are obese or overweight. One in 5 American kids live in poverty. Boys & Girls Clubs believe that every young person in America deserves a great future and that ensuring a safe, productive place for them to spend out-of-school time is a vital, yet overlooked, factor.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America has created engaging educational resources to help communities encourage and develop positive relationships with kids. A year-round web site, www.dayforkids.org, provides tools, resources and tips that support their interactions with young people.

Day for Kids is also part of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's Great Futures Campaign. The Great Futures Campaign aims to redefine the opportunity equation for America's kids and call attention to the critical role of out-of-school time in reversing the negative trends facing today's youth. With the public's support, Boys & Girls Clubs will inspire and empower more kids toward success through life-changing programs and resources.

Learn more about programs and activities offered by BGCMV at bgcmv.org or 309-757-5777.

About BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley ("BGCMV") has been serving the needs of area young people since 1994. It is a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, a national organization of non-profit, non-sectarian private agencies serving young people in clubs nationwide. BGCMV serves over 600 members at three locations:

·         Moline Club - 406 7th Street, Moline

·         Davenport Club - 1702 Iowa Street, Davenport (First Presbyterian Church)

·         The Club (Teen Center, serving members 13 and older) - 1122 5th Avenue, Moline

 

 

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15 Sep 2014

Career Burnout: The Root Cause is Loss of Purpose

By Ginny Grimsley

Physician and mindful living expert Romila "Dr. Romie" Mushtaq, MD has a unique perspective to discuss career burnout; not only is she a neurologist specializing in mind-body medicine, but she also used the mindfulness-based techniques she teaches to heal herself from career burnout as a physician.

Career burnout is characterized clinically by loss of passion, physical and emotional exhaustion, cynicism and detachment, and feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment.

"Career burnout can lead to stress-related illnesses such as insomnia, anxiety, and ulcers. The Center for Disease Control estimates that 80 percent of doctor's office visits are due to stress-related illnesses," Dr. Romie notes.

In her recent TEDx talk in Fargo, N.D., "The Powerful Secret of Your Breath," Dr. Romie discusses the root cause of career burnout.

"Career burnout arises when our external world is not in alignment with our internal soul compass.  The way we find our life purpose is being aligned with our internal soul compass; this is the place within us where all the answers reside - some call it your intuition, your gut instinct, or your internal wisdom."

Mindfulness, being fully present in the current moment, is as simple as one thing: breathing, Dr. Romie says.

"Being stuck in the past can lead to depression and a feeling of hopelessness.  And when we lose hope we cannot heal. When we are worried about the future, we fuel anxiety. Only in the present moment are we truly connected to our dreams and life purpose."

Dr. Romie combines her expertise and professional experiences in neurology, mind-body medicine and meditation to help individual and corporate clients contend with their stress-infused lives. She teaches how to take mindfulness from the meditation mat into a mindful way of living - and breathing - to prevent or to heal from career burnout. She illuminates the medicine behind the mindfulness and how to connect to life purpose in her TEDx talk: "The Powerful Secret of Your Breath" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slKAFdJ8ZHY).

About Dr. Romie Mushtaq

Dr. Romie completed her medical training and education at the Medical University of South Carolina, The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and The University of Michigan.  She previously served as an assistant professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A personal health and wellness life coach, Dr. Romie heals clients from around the country at the Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine in Orlando, Florida and travels extensively to speak about the scientific and medical evidence behind mindful living. You can learn more about Dr. Romie on her website: www.brainbodybeauty.com.

12 Sep 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Announcements - 09/12/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Kathleen Anderson - Individual Membership. Welcome, Kathleen!

 

COME CRUISE WITH US!

September 20th - Twilight Riverboat Dinner Cruise! 5 - 8 p.m. Tickets $45 per person - includes dinner and the cruise!  The Twilight holds 140 people, so get tickets to reserve your spots soon!  The tickets are available at First Central State Bank and at Blackhawk Bank and Trust, LeClaire. Sponsored by The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce.

BUSINESS FAIR

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library, 5:30p.m. An informational program to help drive new interest in opening a business in LeClaire. Programs include How to Obtain Small Business Loans, SCORE Business Mentoring Program, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 101, and Local Businesses & Local Libraries Working Together. Individuals from the Chamber and a small panel of business owners will speak. Free event, open to the public. Please register in advance beginning September 8th at the Library or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4, or email library@leclaire.gov or contact the Chamber, leclairechamber@gmail.com

 

CALENDAR

September 12th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Spencer Bohren - 5-8 p.m.

September 14th - Faithful Pilot - PINOT PIG - A CHARITY HOG ROAST on the LeClaire Levee 12-4p.m. Why? Cuz it feels good to give back - NO KID HUNGRY Cost:$50.00 includes admittance, All U CAN Eat HOG ROAST with an organic hog coming from Rustik Rooster with farmer Karl Blake (From TV's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) and sides, live music from The Matriarchs, and $10.00 of your ticket sales goes to charity!  Goal is to raise 2K *You do NOT need to be 21 to enter but will be wrist banded at the front gate. Tickets are available at faithfulpilot.com and in the restaurant, or call 563-289-4156.

September 15th-19th - LeClaire Community Library - Vote for Banned Books Teen Afternoon Movie Help us kick off Banned Book Week with a movie based on a banned book. Teens are invited to stop by the library and vote for the movie they'd like to watch. Then join us on Saturday, September 20th, 11a.m. to watch the winning pick!

September 16th - Pete the Cat - LeClaire Community Library 6:30 p.m. A very special Family Storytime. Pete the Cat will help Miss Emily read stories, sing songs, and play games. Brought to us by the non-profit group, From Cover to Cover, promoting literacy for at-risk children. If attending this event, please consider donating a new or gently used book to the organization.

September 18th - OKTOBERFEST - Leclaire Bierstube 6 to 8 pm Live music from Aspenreiser- band from Austria

September 19th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Lewis Knudsen - 5-8 p.m.

September 20th - Star Gifts for Kids 6th Annual Golf Outing Hole prizes, door prizes, and food at The Riverview Roadhouse after outing. 18 holes with cart 60.00 dollars per person - 4 person best ball begins at 9:30 a.m. Olathea Golf Course. All money raised stays in the LeClaire and Princeton Area. Call Barry, 563-949-6969, for more information.

September 20th - Twilight Riverboat Cruise 5 - 8 p.m. Tickets $45 per person - includes dinner and the cruise!  The Twilight holds 140 people, so get tickets soon to reserve your spots.  The tickets are available at First Central State Bank and Blackhawk Bank and Trust, LeClaire.

September 20th- OKTOBERFEST - Leclaire Bierstube 12-2pm and 5-8pm Live music from Aspenreiser- band from Austria, Mug Holding competition and more! We have the NFL TICKET!!!

September 20th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center for the LeClaire Community Library. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius to come and have fun! To reserve a table or for more information, call Vicky at 563-639-4621 or email kettlepopper@gmail.com.

September 21st - 50th ANNUAL FALL HARVEST DINNER - Silver Creek Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, LeClaire Masonic Center, 113 S. Cody Rd., LeClaire. Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Green Beans, Salads, Rolls & Butter, Deserts & Beverage. Donation of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10. Serving from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Everyone welcome!

September 25th - LeClaire Community Library - New! Preschool Explorers A science-based program with a short storytime followed by free-play at several hands-on exploratory stations. This program is once a month. Two sessions: 10:30am or 6:30pm. The first sessions are Sept. 25th. No registration required.

September 26th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? 5-8 p.m.

September 26th - Snow Lodge - Monthly Dinner 6:30 pm. LeClaire Masonic Temple. Menu: Fried Catfish.

SAVE THE DATE

 

October 2nd - The Popular Astronomy Club will be stopping by the LeClaire Community Library with their mobile observatory and telescopes 7-8:30pm to talk about stars, constellations, planets and more! This program will take place outside, so dress accordingly!

 

October 3rd - First Friday in LeClaire

 

October 3rd - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Mason Greve

 

October 5th- Bierstube - DOGTOBERFEST 2-5:30 p.m. Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs! Raffle items! Auction! Food and beverages will be available for purchase!

 

October 9th - Expressions in Threads Lunch & Lecture Nationally known quilt designer and author, Judy Martin, will speak and present a trunk show of her quilts to be followed by lunch catered by Big Dave and Holly's. Cost $40. Call 563-289-1447 for reservations and information.

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library, 5:30p.m. An informational program to help drive new interest in opening a business in LeClaire. Programs include How to Obtain Small Business Loans, SCORE Business Mentoring Program, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 101, and Local Businesses & Local Libraries Working Together. Individuals from the Chamber and a small panel of business owners will speak. Free event, open to the public. Please register in advance beginning September 8th at the Library or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4, or email library@leclaire.gov or contact the Chamber, leclairechamber@gmail.com

October 10th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Pieces of Candy

October 17th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Tony Hoeppner

October 18th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center for a beneficiary TBA. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius to come and have fun! To reserve a table or for more information, call Vicky at 563-639-4621 or email kettlepopper@gmail.com.

October 21st - The Faithful Pilot - Chamber Networking Event 5:30-7p.m.  Come check out the new bar! Everyone Welcome!

October 24th-25th - LeClaire Community Library - The Friends of the Library Book Sale More information to come soon.

October 24th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m.  Buddy Olson

October 31st - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Travis Hosette

FYI

LeClaire is once again the "Best Place to Take Out of Town Guests!" according to the Quad-City Times 2014 Readers' Choice Awards!  Third year in a row!

Arndt Chiropractic Center has won the 2014 Quad-City Times Reader's Choice Award for "Best Chiropractor"! Congratulations!

Dwellings of LeClaire has been awarded "Best Home Furnishing Store" in the Quad-City Times 2014 Readers' Choice Awards! They are also celebrating 10 years in business!

Due to growth and demand for their products, and now with distribution in 22 states and 3 foreign countries, Mississippi River Distilling Company has broken ground on a new 1,400 square foot barrel storage warehouse and new patio/city public area at street level above the 57 by 25 foot barrel room. Construction should be complete in about 6 weeks.

Wide River Winery is now offering a tasting plate menu on Fridays and Saturdays. They can also host after hours private parties for those who are interested, and they now have a guest room for rent. Contact Ceil O'Brien at 563-289-2509 or 954-242-6878.

Urban Classic Home has a "Bridal Registry"! It is a great way for couples to receive unique gifts! They are located at 124 N. Cody Road; call 563-289-1221 for more information.

Faithful Pilot Wednesdays - Still 1/2 priced bottles wine night with Chef's special tapas menu *Coming Soon - Brunch & Lunch so look to our website and Facebook!

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm

The LeClaire Riverfront Farmers Market would like to "spotlight" a different downtown business each week during its market on Saturdays from 3 - 6 p.m. No cost opportunity. Tent provided by LRFM.  Electrical power can be arranged. Set-up is between 2 - 2:45 p.m., sales start at 3 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m., rain or shine!  Use the opportunity to showcase your business. No restrictions on "hand crafted," "American-made" or otherwise. It's your shop - feature and sell what you choose. Contact LeClaireRiverfrontFarmersMkt@gmail.com with preferred dates, and space needs (10x10 tent size limitation).

LeClaire Community Library SHIIP Medicare Enrollment Assistance. A representative from SHIIP will be here on Oct. 14th, Oct. 28th, 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.

LeClaire Community Library A new Toddle Time story hour has been added. Starting in September, Caregivers can now bring babies and tiny tots to Toddle Time on Wednesday OR Friday mornings at 10:30am. Family Storytime will continue on its usual Tuesday nights at 6:30pm.

 

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.

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 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!

May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

September 20 - Cars and Coffee - LeClaire Levee

September 20 - Twilight Riverboat Cruise and Dinner

October 3 - First Friday in LeClaire

October 5 - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

October 25 - Witches Walk

November 7 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

October 21st - The Faithful Pilot - 5:30-7p.m.

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

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