26 Jul 2013

Skip-a-Long Child Development Services Moline Kids' Choir to Sing at Southpark Mall

By Rick Martin

Skip-a-Long Child Development Services, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care to all children, formed a children's choir at the Moline campus at the request of the children attending the center.

The children have had a talent show performance, have appeared on Paula Sands Live during the Christmas season, and now will perform a short concert at Southpark Mall in Moline.

WHAT: Moline Skip-a-Long Kids' Choir performance

WHERE: Southpark Mall, food court area

WHEN: Thursday, August 1st at 10:00am

We invite you to join us in celebrating one of the many successful programs at our center, a program created for our children and by our children. They work hard on a weekly basis with our choir director, Linda Backmann, and enjoy being able to have this enhancing experience here at our high-quality, comprehensive early childhood development organization. We provide a safe, healthy, educational environment where learning is fun!

26 Jul 2013

Great Seats Available for Iowa State Fair Grandstand Shows

By Lori Chappell

DES MOINES, IA (07/26/2013)(readMedia)-- "Happiness Is" a rocking concert in the Iowa State Fair Grandstand. Music-loving Fair fans still have time to purchase tickets for this year's line-up of award-winning Grandstand concert and track events. "Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair set August 8-18.

Seats are still available for performances by hit Christian artist Casting Crowns, country stars Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith and Alan Jackson, pop-rockers Carly Rae Jepsen, The Wanted and Victoria Justice, and Saturday Night Live comedians Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon. Don't forget to get your yearly dose of all the roaring track action with the Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull, Deery Brothers Summer Series, Demolition Derby and Figure Eight.

Tickets for all Grandstand events are on sale now through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800/745-3000 and through the Iowa State Fair Ticket Office. All concert events are reserved. All track events are general admission. Convenience charges apply to all tickets.

The Iowa State Fair Ticket Office, located on the front porch of the Administration Building, is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturdays for walk-up orders only (no mail, phone or fax orders). During the Fair, the Ticket Office will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Convenience charges will apply to all tickets. Grandstand tickets do not include admission to the Fair. Gate admission must be purchased separately.

Complete line-up follows:

2013 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Line-up

presented by U.S. Cellular

Thursday, August 8 Casting Crowns with special guest Jeremy Camp, 8 p.m., $30

Friday, August 9 Happy Together Tour 2013 starring The Turtles featuring Flo & Eddie, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, Chuck Negron formerly of Three Dog Night, Mark Lindsay former lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders, and Gary Lewis & The Playboys, 8 p.m., $25

Saturday, August 10 Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon from SNL, 8 p.m., $38

Sunday, August 11 Dierks Bentley with special guest Justin Moore, 8 p.m., $39

Monday, August 12 Deery Brothers Summer Series for Late Models, Sport Mods, Stock Cars, Hobby Stocks and Dirt Trucks, 5:30 p.m. Hot Laps, 6 p.m. Races, $17 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under

Tuesday, August 13 Victoria Justice with special guest Pentatonix, 8 p.m., $29

Wednesday, August 14 Grand Outlaw National Tractor and Truck Pull sponsored by Iowa Farmer Today, 2 p.m., $20 Adults, $10 children ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under

Thursday, August 15 Toby Keith Hammer Down Tour presented by Ford F-Series with special guest Kip Moore, 8 p.m., $49

Friday, August 16 Train with special guest Matt Nathanson, 8 p.m., $39

Saturday, August 17 Demolition Derby: Modified Weld, Stock Weld and Compact Weld; Figure Eight: Front Wheel Drive and Rear Wheel Drive, 11:30 a.m., $15 adults, $5 children ages 6-11, free for ages 5 and under

Saturday, August 17 Carly Rae Jepsen and The Wanted, 8 p.m., $35

Sunday, August 18 Alan Jackson and Gary Allan, 8 p.m., $39

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. Save money on advance admission tickets now through August 7 (while supplies last). The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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26 Jul 2013

Come and enjoy both the race and the Market until 1pm!

By Freight House Farmers Market

Going to the Bix 7 to cheer on your favorite runner, or running yourself? Be sure to stop at the market after the race.  We are open from 8am until 1pm so plenty of time to shop and enjoy the fresh air, food and fun.  We have plenty of great ideas for you and your family.  Make it a Market Day!

Kids love the playground and bounce house, and the clowns love to make the kids smile.

Seedless watermelons melt in your mouth! Take one home and enjoy.

Eggplant, summer squash and zucchini make great additions to your stews, soups and baked dishes.They are fresh, nutritious and bountiful...

Fresh sliced tomatoes are nutritious and tasty. Add a vinaigrette as a salad. Buy extra and dice some, place in a freezer bag and freeze.  They make great soups, stews and salsa during the cold winter months..

Come and enjoy Pat Willis and Rich Wilcox at the market from 10:30-12:30 on the main stage.

Parking during the Bix 7 race.

The Freight House west parking lots can be accessed by taking River Drive to Western, or Gains from either the east or west, or you may also park directly North of the Freight House in the Community Health lot.
26 Jul 2013

New Entertainment Company Aims to Give Wing to a Goodwill Movement

By Ginny Grimsley

A team of recognized best-in-class media and marketing professionals joined with a noted philanthropist in May to create Angel Wings Entertainment, LLC, a company on a mission to find and inspire "human angels" across the country.

Angel Wings Entertainment is currently developing a national television series featuring the stories of real-life human angels. These are the everyday people so touched by a need, they devote themselves to alleviating it through personal sacrifice and tireless service. The show will be the lynchpin of Angel Wings Entertainment's multi-media effort to "shine a light on the best of human behavior" and encourage everyone to become an Angel.

"We're all more technically connected than ever today, but we've never been so emotionally separated. We hope to change that," says Angel Wings Entertainment Chairman Jim Lindsey, a renowned brand builder and former vice-chairman of the top advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide, as well as a leader of ad agencies McCaffrey & McCall and Hill Holiday/Wakeman & DeForrest.

Lindsey, also known for directing corporate development and acquisitions for a host of clients, from MGM/UA and Orion Films to Sears, Marriott Resorts, Mercedes Benz, and Epson, says the project will include a significant charitable component. "We have to teach people how to give again," he says.

The company's board of directors also includes CEO Tom Keegan, an entertainment industry veteran who has worked on more than 500 productions for ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS and national syndication, including the Emmy Award-winning Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus (ABC), Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (motion picture for NBC), The Hollywood Reporter, Front Runners and Celebrity Sweepstakes.

"I've waited my entire career to produce a show like this," Keegan says. "This is an opportunity to do something that's good all around - good for everyone."

The production is funded in part by an endowment from John Shimer, a director of the charitable corporation Fortune Family Foundation and a veteran specialist in fundraising for nonprofits.  His work with a "human angel," a woman who established a vocational school in impoverished Uganda, inspired him to launch the Angels Among Us Project, which in turn led to the creation of Angel Wings Entertainment.

"If you want people to be their best, or just better than they are, you need to shine a light on what that looks like," Shimer says. "People tend to become what they see."

The company is actively recruiting nominations for Angels and invites the public to submit candidates for recognition by visiting its website, www.AngelWingsEntertainment.com. Follow it on Twitter: @AngelsNextDoor.

26 Jul 2013

AAMI Seeking History Maker Nominations

By Grant Stevens
(CEDAR RAPIDS, IA) - The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) and the History Makers Selection Committee are currently seeking nominations for 2013 History Maker awards, which will be presented at the History Makers Gala on September 26, 2013 at the Hotel Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, IA.  More details will be released about the Gala in upcoming weeks.
This year's Gala has two exciting changes in store.  These changes are:
·         This year's Gala will honor both African American women and men for the first time.
·         The 2013 History Makers Gala will be its own stand-alone event.  Proceeds will benefit the AAMI's statewide educational outreach programming and exhibits.
The History Makers Selection Committee is currently accepting nominations.  Nomination forms are available on-line at http://www.blackiowa.org/events/history-makers-gala-2013/ or by contacting AAMI Development Director Grant Stevens at 319-862-2101 ext. 223 or gstevens@blackiowa.org.  Nominations must be received by Tuesday, August 6, 2013.
This is an exceptional opportunity to honor an African American who has truly been a history maker.  This might be someone who has been a trailblazer in their field, been a change agent in their community, left a legacy far beyond their time, or been a role model for all people.  History Makers have come from a wide variety of professions, ages, backgrounds, and life experiences.  We encourage you to nominate anyone you consider to be a History Maker in your community.  A list of past History Makers is available online.
For more information on this or other programs, please visit the AAMI website at www.blackiowa.org or call 319-862-2101 ext. 223.  The AAMI is open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is located at 55 12th Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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26 Jul 2013

26th ANNUAL BIX PORCH PARTY AT THE MAIN STREET LIBRARY

By Steve Hart

Head downtown on Thursday, August 1, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM where folks will be dancin' in the street! Don Estes and the Prairie Ramblers, with sound provided by Bos Sound, will be playing live jazz for our 26th annual Bix Porch Party at the Main Street Library (321 Main Street). Be sure to bring your lawn chairs and blankets as we block off Main Street for some good old-fashioned fun.

While you are enjoying the live music, the Teen Volunteer Council will be providing hot dogs, potato chips, and soda at bargain prices, and the proceeds will go toward enriching the teen experience at the Davenport Public Library.

This FREE event is for people of all ages! For more information, call (563) 326-7832.
26 Jul 2013

Ready to Make the Jump? Now's the Time for a Heartfelt Encore

By Rick Martin
Mother of Re-Invention Shares Tips for Finding Work
that Feeds the Soul

They're called second acts, encore careers or reinventing yourself - they're the completely new and different jobs people take in midlife or later.

Today, making that jumpis more likely to be a matter of following the heart than it was during the throes of the economic recession, whenprofessionalscaught up in corporate layoffs discovered they were too old to find jobs in a poor market and too young to retire. They started second careers not to follow a vocation but to pay the bills.

"I'm glad to see the tide turning again - especially for all the baby boomers who don't want to  retire but do want to do something gratifying," says Betty Hechtman (http://BettyHechtman.com), who was on the eve of her 60th birthday when her first mystery series prompted a bidding war between St. Martin's Press and Berkley Books.

She has since published eight "cozy mysteries," including her newest, "Yarn to Go" - the first in her Berkley Prime Crime Yarn Mystery series.

Hechtman has had a lot of practice reinventing herself. She has volunteered as a farmworker on a kibbutz in Israel, waitressed and worked in retail sales, and made connections as a telephone operator, among a host of jobs.

"I've held jobs just for the paycheck and I've pursued my passions, so I know how profoundly different it is to do one versus the other," she says. "No matter what age you are, if there's work you feel called to, you should most definitely give it a try -- you may well experience a joy unlike any you've ever known."

Hechtman offers these tips for people considering an encore:

• Do your homework. There's nothing more disappointing them jumping in to something new only to become disillusioned and frustrated because you didn't take the time to prepare. If your dream is to open a particular business, research the market. Is there a demand for what you hope to sell? Should you give it a trial run as an online business before investing in shop space and other overhead? Start by checking the resources at Score.org, a nonprofit supported by more than 12,000 volunteers dedicated to helping small businesses off the ground. For other encore pursuits, you might take classes or spend a few hours a week working as a volunteer to learn the ropes.

• Join a group of like-minded people. This is particularly helpful for aspiring artists who want to paint, play music, write a book or indulge some other creative talent. You can brush up on your skills and make valuable contacts by becoming a part of a community theater, joining a writers circle, or finding a group of hobbyists. You may find your skills develop much more quickly with the support and guidance of collegial peers who are all helping one another achieve a dream.

• Consider working in one of the five most popular encore fields. Most people seek second their careers in health, education, government, environment and non-profits -- all fields expected to provide abundant job opportunities in the next couple of years, according to Encore.org, a non-profit that supports second careers "for the greater good." If you need training to qualify, now is the time to get it, Hechtman says. "Invest now in the education, and you can soon have a job that feeds the heart, the mind - and the body!"

About Betty Hechtman

Betty Hechtman is the author of "Yarn to Go," the first book in the Berkley Prime Crime Yarn Retreat mystery series, as well as the author of the best-selling Berkley Prime Crime Crochet  mystery series. The eighth book, "For Better or Worsted," comes out in November.  She has also written newspaper and magazine pieces, short stories and screenplays as well as a children's culinary mystery. She has a bachelor of fine arts degree and has been active in handicrafts since she was a small child. Hechtman divides her time between Los Angeles and Chicago.

26 Jul 2013

Twenty Iowa Cities Benefit from $42.3 Million in Low-Interest State Revolving Fund Loans for Water Quality Initiatives

By Emily Toribio

Cities of Bonaparte, Burlington, Cambridge, Davenport, Deloit, Des Moines metro area, Dubuque, Gilmore City, Granger, Hills, Indianola, Keokuk, Lambs Grove, Lidderdale, Maquoketa, Melbourne, Monmouth, Sabula, Schleswig, and Sioux City receive
State Revolving Fund Loans to Further Water Quality Projects

 

Des Moines - Twenty Iowa cities will benefit from a combined total of more than $42.3 million in low-cost water quality loans through the State Revolving Fund. State Revolving Fund Construction Loans are a low-cost construction financing option available for Iowa cities and municipalities for water quality initiatives. Planning & Design Loans are zero percent loans that assist with the first-phase of project expenses. The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources jointly administer the State Revolving Fund.

"I commend the twenty cities that recently tapped into the low-cost financing offered through the State Revolving Fund for their shared commitment to advancing affordable, quality water for Iowans," said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. "These low-cost loans will mean quality water and will help to maintain affordable water rates for thousands of Iowans for generations to come."

"Many Iowa cities and municipalities have a wide-array of water quality improvement needs, and we are encouraged to see them take advantage of the low-cost financing through the State Revolving Fund in order to reach their community's needs," said Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp.

The State Revolving Fund has awarded Iowa communities and municipalities more than $2 billion in Construction Loans and $123 million through Planning & Design Loans since program inception. The loans are made available as part of the State Revolving Fund. For more information on Planning & Design Loans, as well as other State Revolving Fund programs, visit IowaSRF.com.

The Iowa Legislature created The Iowa Finance Authority, the state's housing finance agency, in 1975 to undertake programs to assist in the attainment of low- and moderate-income Iowans. IFA also administers the State Revolving Fund (SRF) in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The SRF assists communities with the costs of upgrading or constructing local wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.

 

Recent loan recipients:

 

Loan recipient

County

Amount 

Project Type

Contact

City of Lidderdale              

Carroll

$400,000

Drinking Water Construction

 

Chris Andersen, 712.210.1783

 

City of Deloit

Crawford

$100,000

Planning & Design Loan

Karen Nemitz, 712.269.7993

City of Schleswig

Crawford

$217,000

Planning & Design Loan

Jane Smith, 712.676.3361

 

City of Granger

Dallas/Polk

$285,000

Planning & Design Loan

Kristy Trzeciak, 515.999.2210

City of Burlington

Des Moines

$1,000,000

Planning & Design Loan

Steve Hartman, 319.753.8176

 

City of Dubuque

Dubuque

$3,048,000

Clean Water Construction

Ken TeKippe, 563.589.4133

 

City of Gilmore City

Humboldt/
Pocahontas

$81,500

Planning & Design Loan

Chris McKee, 515.373.6326

 

City of Maquoketa

Jackson

$492,000

Drinking Water Construction

Brian Wagner, 563.652.2484

City of Monmouth

Jackson

$76,000

Clean Water Construction

Stephanie Balichek, 563.673.5791

City of Sabula

Jackson

$131,000

Planning & Design Loan

Ronda James, 563.687.2420

 

City of Lambs Grove

Jasper

$272,000

Clean Water Construction

Christina Machin, 641.891.1309

 

City of Hills

Johnson

 

$740,000

Planning & Design Loan

 

Bonnie Hansen, 319.679.3197

Keokuk Municipal Water Works

Lee

$1,600,000

Drinking Water Construction

Bill Cole, 319.524.5285

City of Melbourne

Marshall

$306,000

Clean Water Construction

Mary Pothast, 641.482.3338

 

Des Moines Metro Wastewater Reclamation Authority

Multiple

$7,700,000

Clean Water Construction

Scott Hutchens, 515.323.8031

City of Davenport

Scott

$7,085,000

Clean Water Construction

Tom Leabhart,563.326.7729

 

City of Cambridge

Story

$333,000

Drinking Water Construction

Debra Thompson, 515.220.4541

 

City of Bonaparte

Van Buren

$75,000

Planning & Design Loan

 

Nancy Nelson, 319.592.3400

City of Indianola

Warren

$4,036,000

Clean Water Construction

Jean Furler, 515.961.9410

 

City of Sioux City

Woodbury

$4,200,000

Clean Water Construction

Jade Dundas, 712.279.6957

 

City of Sioux City

Woodbury

$7,100,000

Clean Water Construction

Jade Dundas, 712.279.6957

City of Sioux City

Woodbury

$3,100,000

Clean Water Construction

Jade Dundas, 712.279.6957


Total


$42,377,500

 

 

 

 

 

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26 Jul 2013

State of Iowa Leaders Encourage Bipartisan Congressional Movement on Farm Bill

By Tim Albrecht

(DES MOINES) - Governor Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp today called upon congressional leaders to swiftly reconcile farm bill differences to seize the opportunity to provide long-term certainty to agricultural producers, enact program reforms and achieve cost savings.

"A long-term farm bill is overdue and congressional leaders have the opportunity to provide certainty in the farm economy. I am hopeful that congressional leaders can find a way forward in the very near future," said Branstad.

"The farm bill provides vital certainty to Iowa farmers," said Northey. "It is important that the House and Senate work together on a bipartisan basis to keep the bill moving."

A copy of the letter can be found here.

 

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26 Jul 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 7/26/13

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 07/26/2013

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!

Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care is a newly formed chiropractic clinic located in the Old Mill House at 419 N. Cody Rd.  It is owned and operated by Dr. Crystal Buesing, a 2008 graduate of Palmer College.  Dr. Crystal provides non-invasive treatments to restore communication and equilibrium throughout the body so it can heal itself.  Clinic hours: M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm. Walk-Ins Welcome! Appointments available after hours. Phone: (563) 271-0226, Website: drcrystalschiropracticcare.com

CALENDAR

July 26th - Night Golf Outing at Olathea Golf Course 8:15 pm. Cost is 20 dollars per person. 3 clubs and a cocktail is the format.  9 hole (short course). Call Olathea for more info - 563-289-golf. Check out laserglowgolf.com to see what the fun is all about!

 

July 28th - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting 3:00-5:00 p.m. - $15.00 per person. www.faithfulpilot.com 563.289.4156

 

August 2nd - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m.
Mississippi River Distilling Company - signature cocktails and spirited food items!
Wide River Winery - Live Music - Patchy Fog - 5-8pm
Faithful Pilot - The Matriarchs, live music - 7:30-9:00pm
Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!
Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals - 'First Friday's Free Appraisals' 5-7 p.m.

Grasshoppers - Live Music - Acoustic Friends on "The Porch" - 6-8 p.m.
Restaurants and many other shops open late!

 

August 3rd - Heartland British Auto Fest 9am-3pm on the LeClaire Levee

 

August 3rd - Craft Show and Food 9am-3pm at the LeClaire Civic Center

 

August 4th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 2-5 p.m. featuring Jordan Danielson 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

 

August 8th - Workshop - Bond Snapshot with Kathy Jones 3:00 p.m. Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab, 5345 Elmore Ave #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3659.

August 8-10 - Tugfest!!!!!! Live bands all 3 nights. Thursday Wristband Night 5-11. Friday parade, fireworks, tug pit dedication.  Saturday Kid's Tug and Big Tug!  Advance purchase weekend wristbands for $8 available at Slagle's Grocery from June 15-August 1.  Get ready to TUG!!!!!!

August 9th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "The Whoozdads" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com
 
August 12th - Economic Development Meeting - Great River Financial Services, 8:00 a.m.
 
August 13th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Big Dave and Holly's - noon - everyone welcome!

 

August 16th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "Pieces of Candy" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 18th - Sunday Brunch at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Seatings at 10:00 and 12:30 - Reservations 563.289.4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

 

August 21st - Workshop - Behavioral Finance: How Emotions Impact Financial Decisions 12:00p.m. Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab, 5345 Elmore Ave #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3659


August 23rd - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Dan Peart 106 N. Cody Road  www.wideriverwinery.com

 

August 24th - Pleasant Valley Wrestling 2nd Annual "Grapple on the Greens" Golf tournament at Olathea Golf Course To be a sponsor, to donate prizes or to participate as a team, please contact zahntrever@pleasval.k12.ia for more information.

August 30th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Mississippi River Distilling Company's "Ryan Burchett and the Moonshiners"! 106 N. Cody Road  www.wideriverwinery.com

 

Save the Date

 

September 6 - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m.

 

FYI

LeClaire Lions Club presents "Apple Fest on the River" Sunday, October 13th 11:00am-4:00pm Apple Orchards Welcome! Vendor Sign Up! NOW is the time! For more information: Email:  boehlb@hotmail.com Phone:  563-340-6332 (Bonnie)

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire FREE LUNCH at the Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month: June 18, July 16, August 20: Come to eat and stay for the conversation! 

LeClaire Antiques is hosting an on going Plant Sale benefiting LeClaire Parks. Go by and see the beautiful plants for sale - great prices!

Please volunteer or help recruit volunteers for the LeClaire Information Center! We get a lot of great comments about the LIC, and we help promote all of LeClaire:

1. Through telling visitors about our great attractions, shops, restaurants, parks, schools, housing developments, etc.,

2. By mailing out information to individuals, small groups and bus tours who want to come find out what LeClaire is all about, and

3. Through providing nice, convenient public restrooms to shoppers, diners, people checking out our attractions, families, LeClaire residents who are just out for a walk - everyone appreciates the restrooms!

Almost everyone knows at least one person who loves to talk and meet new people - a retired neighbor or stay-at-home mom, a relative, a friend, a person from church, a person from your civic club, a person from exercise class... Please contact Cindy at 563-650-7963 or info@visitleclaire.com Volunteers are trained and there is lots of brochures and information to share with visitors.

Let's make downtown LeClaire and the LeClaire Information Center the best it can possibly be!

 

Buffalo Bill Museum is open until 5pm daily. Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday

through Saturday, and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. A reminder: group discounts are available for tour groups, clubs/reunions, and school groups. Call the museum at 563-289-5580 for details!

"LIKE" the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce on FaceBook Visit the chamber's Face Book page and discover a great source of news, business announcements, events, and other information that is updated frequently. It's a useful source of updated information for all members and non-members!

 

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

August 13 - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch -noon

September 10 - Steventon's - after hours - 5-8pm

October 8 - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

November 12 - Subway - lunch - noon

December 10 - Happy Joes - lunch -noon

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

Meet and greet Pastor Melody any Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Happy Joe's. Pastor Melody from First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire, will be at Happy Joe's in LeClaire, every Wednesday, from 1-3 pm, sipping on a soda, reading and waiting to visit with you and your friends. Stop by and say hi. Or, if you have a prayer request or a question, just let her know. Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in

advance.

Asbury United Methodist Church is hosting a "Partnering to EmPOWER" fundraising event for Winnie's Place on Tuesday, October 15th.  The team putting together the event is looking for vendors who would be interested in participating in this worthy cause. Booth fees are $15 for sales people and $25 for those providing a service (ALL booth fees will go to Winnie's Place). Vendors will also agree to donate 9% of their sales to Winnies Place, which corresponds to the statistic that every 9 seconds, a woman is abused. Interested vendors are asked to contact Heidi Lubben at hjlubben@aol.com for more details. Marketing packets for vendors will be available June 15th. The deadline for returning a signed vendor agreement is August 20th.

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

First Fridays each month 5:00-8:00 P.M.

August 8th-10th Tugfest

October 6th - Dogtoberfest at Bier Stube

October 13th - AppleFest

October 24th - HalloWine

October 26th - Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade

December 6-8 - Christmas in LeClaire

Family Nights at the LeClaire Rec Center: Details at www.leclairereccenter.com

www.LeClaireChamber.com and visit the Chamber on FaceBook!

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