14 Jun 2013

'Tuesdays With Morrie' Comes Alive at Timber Lake Playhouse

By Rick Martin

Mount Carroll, IL-- Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) follows up its hit season opener, A Chorus Line, with the stage adaptation of Mitch Albom's Tuesdays With Morrie opening Thursday, June 20. Acclaimed Chicago director Chuck Smith returns to direct the show that stars longtime TLP favorites Robert Maher and Courtney Crouse in the story of an accomplished journalist who visits an old college professor and gets one final lesson on the meaning of life.

Mitch Albom's book has sold over 15 million copies worldwide since its release in 1997 and became a cultural touchstone. A TV movie starring Jack Lemmon was filmed in 1999. The stage adaptation was praised as "Unforgettable! No matter how well you tell the story, the play makes it more vivid, more humorous, more shattering."

To celebrate the life-affirming themes of the play, Timber Lake Playhouse is looking for people to share their own stories of their mentors. Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it.

For Mitch Albom, that person was Morrie Schwartz, but most people have heroes in their lives they never thank. TLP will give away two tickets to each performance of Tuesdays With Morrie to people who have served as mentors to others. To nominate your mentor, email info@timberlakeplayhouse.org with your name, your mentor's name and contact information and a short explanation of how this person inspired you. TLP will pick 11 mentors to receive free tickets to the production.

Tuesdays With Morrie runs June 20-29 for 11 performances only. TLP is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd. in rural Mount Carroll, IL. Tickets are $15-23 and are available at the box office, by calling 815-244-2035 or visiting www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Following Tuesdays With Morrie, TLP will present The Music Man July 5-14, Unnecessary Farce July 18-27, Monty Python's Spamalot August 1-11. Seussical, based on the books of Dr. Seuss, will be presented for children and families July 9, 11, 12 and 13 and August 6, 8, 9 and 10. All tickets to Seussical are only $6.


Full Production Credits:

TIMBER   LAKE   PLAYHOUSE presents

Mitch Albom's

Tuesdays With Morrie

by JEFFREY HATCHER AND MITCH ALBOM

BASED ON THE BOOK BY MITCH ALBOM

Directed by

CHUCK SMITH

Original New York production produced by

David S. Singer, Elizabeth Ireland McCann, Joey Parnes,

Amy & Scott Nederlander, Harold Thau,

Moira Wilson, Shadowcatcher Entertainment

Originally presented by New York Stage and Film Company and the Powerhouse Theatre at Vassar College, 2002.

Tuesdays With Morrie was supported by a playwright's residency and public staged readings at the 2001 O'Neill National Playwrights Conference of the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center, Waterford, CT.

Tuesdays With Morrie is presented through special arrangement with

Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

TLP Production Partner Sponsors:

Compliance Signs Kunes Country Auto Group

Suit Supply Chicago     Timber Lake Resort     Anonymous

This program is partially sponsored by a grant from the

Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Chuck Smith (Director) has served twelve consecutive seasons at TLP. A twenty-one year Goodman Theatre artistic staff member and an associate producer of Legacy Productions, a Chicago-based touring company, he recently received the 2012 Goodman Theatre August Wilson Award and the 2011  Lloyd Richards Directing Award with his production of Knock Me a Kiss at the National Black Theater Festival (winner of 11 New York  Audelco awards, including Director of a Dramatic production and Dramatic Production of the Year). Smith's Goodman credits include the Chicago premieres of By the way Meet Vera Stark, Race, The Good Negro, Proof and The Story; the world premieres of By the Music of the Spheres andThe Gift Horse; James Baldwin's The Amen Corner, which transferred to Boston's Huntington Theatre Company where it won the Independent Reviewers of New England (IRNE) Award for Best Direction; Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun; Pearl Cleage's Blues for an Alabama Sky; August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom; the Fats Waller musical Ain't Misbehavin'; the 1993 to 1995 productions of A Christmas Carol; Crumbs From the Table of Joy; Vivisections from a Blown Mind; and The Meeting. He served as dramaturg for the world-premiere production of August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean at the Goodman. At Columbia College Chicago he was facilitator of the Theodore Ward Prize playwriting contest for 20 years and editor of the contest anthologies Seven Black Plays and Best Black Plays. He won a Chicago Emmy Award as associate producer/theatrical director for the NBC teleplay Crime of Innocence, and was theatrical director for the Emmy Award-winning Fast Break to Glory and the Emmy Award-nominated The Martin Luther King Suite. Mr. Smith is a 2003 inductee into the Chicago State University Gwendolyn Brooks Center's Literary Hall of Fame and a 2001 Chicago Tribune Chicagoan of the Year. He is the proud recipient of the 1982 Paul Robeson Award and the 1997 Award of Merit presented by the Black Theater Alliance of Chicago. He is currently a board member of the African American Arts Alliance of Chicago.

PRODUCTION STAFF

Production Stage Manager ...................................................................... Rena Waits

Stage Manager.............................................................. Mary-Catherine Mikalayunas

Scenic Designer........................................................................................... Loren Borja

Lighting Designer............................................................................ Tony Luetkenhaus

Costume Designer ............................................................................. Kelcey Matheny

Costume Shop Manager ...................................................................... Emma Crafton

Technical Director............................................................................... Roger Chapman

Properties Master ............................................................................... Tasha Sandage

Sound Designer/ Engineer........................................................................ Patrick Bley

Master Electrician.......................................................................... James Kolditz

Assistant Technical Director ................................................................. Carrie Peiffer

Scenic Artist ................................................................................. Catie DelleMonache

Carpenter ...................................................................................... Matthew Birchmeier

Costuming Assistant ...................................................................... Hollyann Lillie

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14 Jun 2013

Davenport Rotary to Raise Funds for Local Charities at the Quad Cities' Inaugural WingFest

By Rick Martin
The Davenport Rotary Club's Inaugural WingFest will be held June 22, from 11 am - 5 pm, at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. "This celebration of the popular chicken wing appetizers, or Buffalo wings, will be a first for the Quad Cities," according to club president Cheryl Goodwin, "and the proceeds will be distributed to local charities through our club's annual granting process."
Six area vendors will compete for the recognition of "Best Quad City Wings" at the event. Vendors confirmed as of press time are Buffalo Wild Wings, Famous Dave's, Hooters, Thunder Bay, Rivals Sports Bar & Grill, and Rusty Nail Bar & Grill.
Admission to the event includes two wings from each of the vendors (additional wings can be purchased), live entertainment, a Kid's Zone, and a live remote by Dwyer and Michaels from 97X. Beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
The Rotary WingFest Kid's Zone will feature attractions by Jumpin Joey's to include :  The Baseball Game, Basketball Game, an Inflatable Slide and Obstacle Course.   In addition the Davenport Police & Fire Departments will be on hand with a Swat Team Truck and Mobile Playground.  The Red Cross will also provide interactive activities for the children. Kid's food will be available for purchase.
Entertainment schedule:
11 am: Jim Ryan of the Gray Wolf Band
Noon - 2 pm: Live remote with Dwyer and Michaels
1:15 pm: Dan Hubbard and the Humadors
2:30 pm: Borrowed Time
4:00 pm: Tony Hoeppner
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the gate. No charge for children 12 and under. Ticket sales are limited, and tickets can be purchased at area Walgreen stores. All proceeds go into the club's charitable giving fund.
Sponsors of the event are: Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Iowa American Water, Rythym City Casino, Thunder Bay, Bush Construction, Lederman Bonding Company, MidAmerican Energy, Molyneaux Insurance, Seiffert Lumber Company, Shive-Hattery, Inc., Townsend Engineering, Walgreens, Zimmerman Honda, and First National Bank.
14 Jun 2013

Local Quad Cities Business on the Red Carpet

By Crystal Milburn

Studio 910's Original Fascinator Design on the Red Carpet at Preakness and The Kentucky Derby

Davenport, IA (June 14, 2013) - Fashion happens everywhere and Spring is a busy time of year for those in the industry. Studio 910 of Davenport, Iowa has recently been seen on the red carpet of two very well-known horse racing events: Preakness and The Kentucky Derby. Fascinators, Studio 910's specialty, are worn for a variety of social events including horse racing events, weddings, and cocktail parties, and often seen on public figures such as Kate Middleton. It is an alternative to a hat, or a miniature hat, and is fastened by a band or clip.

Studio 910 is credited with adorning Ms. Racing Queen, Tatiana Schoeppler, with an original fascinator design as she presented the 2013 Preakness Trophy alongside Bob Costas of NBC Sports and Frank Stronach of Stronach Group. Brooke Terronez, studio owner, is credited as saying, "we could not have been more honored to see this fashionista wearing one of our favorite fascinators. Her entire ensemble looked stunning." In another Kodak moment and alongside Ms. Racing Queen on the red carpet are Mr. Stronach (Stronach Group), Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, making the event even more memorable.

At the Kentucky Derby, Briana Mott of Fashion at the Races, was photographed in a Studio 910 piece on the red carpet. Mott is an expert in horse racing fashion, both speaking on the topic and making appearances. The piece worn is the same as that of Ms. Racing Queen.

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About Studio 910

Studio 910 creates one of a kind original millinery pieces as well as custom pieces for weddings, horse racing, and social events. Studio 910 fascinators are meticulously handmade by artisans who have a passion for attention to finite detail. Featured in Dappled Grey, Fashion at the Races, HATalk, and on Paula Sands Live, Studio 910 has established a growing presence in women's fashion since 2009. Each decorative piece is made by hand and sold both online and in Charm Boutique of Bettendorf, Iowa.
14 Jun 2013

Rivermont Collegiate offers SAT/ACT Prep Course for QC Students

By Brittany Marietta

Registration is now open for Rivermont Collegiate's SAT/ACT Prep Course.  This class is open to the entire Quad City community and will be held on the Rivermont Collegiate campus in Bettendorf.  Rivermont faculty experts will provide hands-on tutoring and tips, including access to shmoop.com for practice tests, flash cards, sample problems, vocabulary words, and more.  Teachers will lead discussions, answer individual questions, teach topic reviews, and discuss test taking tips.

 

What: SAT/ACT Prep Course

When: July 8-12 (Mon.-Fri.), 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Where: Rivermont Collegiate - 1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf, IA

Cost: $150/student

Registration is available on the Rivermont website at www.rvmt.org or by calling Linda Paget at (563) 359-1366.

Link to brochure and registration: http://www.rvmt.org/documents/2013summercampbrochure(website).pdf
14 Jun 2013

Loebsack Initiatives to Support RIA, National Guard Pass House

By Joe Hand

Legislation also takes steps to address military sexual assault crisis

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after provisions he authored to support the Rock Island Arsenal and the National Guard were passed by the full House.  Loebsack, the only member of the Iowa delegation who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, included these provisions in the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

"The men and women who serve our nation deserve the best support, resources and care available.  While I do not support every provision in this bill, I am proud to have addressed many Iowa priorities.  From making the Rock Island Arsenal stronger, to requiring mental health and suicide prevention resources be provided to our National Guard and Reserve servicemembers, this legislation ensures our troops and military families have the resources they need, and at the same time, strengthening our economy here at home."

The legislation also includes language, which Loebsack supported and worked to include, to address the ongoing military sexual assault crisis. Loebsack cosponsored an amendment that would have removed prosecution of sexual assault crimes form the chain of command but the amendment was not allowed by the House Majority to be considered on the House Floor.

"While I pushed for stronger action to be taken in response to these disgusting crimes, I am pleased this legislation takes significant steps to address the ongoing sexual assault crisis that the military is facing.  As a military parent and a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I will continue to take action to make sure this issue is not pushed to the side, as it has for far too long."

Specific details of the provisions Loebsack authored can be found here.

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14 Jun 2013

How Your IRA Can Become Your Tax Nightmare

By Ginny Grimsley
Financial Expert Offers Tips to Avoid
a Hefty Bill from Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam wants you! That is, he wants you to spend your Individual Retirement Account in a manner that he finds appropriate, says independent retirement advisor Gary Marriage, Jr.

"Millions of Americans have put away money into their IRA throughout their professional life, which the government encourages with tax-deferred growth throughout the working years, allowing employees to accumulate more money faster - but there's a catch," says Marriage, CEO of Nature Coast Financial Advisors (www.naturecoastfinancial.com), which specializes in maximizing retirees' finances. He is also responsible for Operation Veteran Aid, which benefits wartime veterans and their families.

"The government's Required Minimum Distribution, RMDs including 401(k)s, 403(b)s or 457 plans, paint retirees and their employer-sponsored retirement plans into a corner."

That's because by the time retirees reach the age of 70½, RMDs require individuals to make withdrawals, which are heavily taxed, he says. Marriage explains the process further with the theoretical example of John and Mary Smith:

• Smooth sailing ... at first: By age 65, the couple has saved $500,000 in their IRA, and because they have been taking no income from it, they're averaging a 6 percent return each year. They sail along smoothly, compounding the growth in the account and earn a return of $40,147 by age 70. But halfway through that year ...

• Compounded tax liability: At 70½, John's IRA has an accumulated value of $669,113. Therefore, his RMD - the amount he's required to withdraw - is  $24,420.  John and Mary weren't expecting the tax bill this creates, which, in their 25 percent tax bracket, is a staggering $6,105! More upsetting to the couple, however, is that this scenario will continue for the rest of their lives.

• Down the road: Fast forward to age 90 and the total withdrawals the couple have been forced to take reaches $908,005. The total taxes owed are a staggering $227,001 - which goes straight to Uncle Sam! Worse still, when John and Mary pass away, their children will pay taxes on the remaining money - likely at a much higher tax rate.

• The solution: Rather than wait for the inevitable RMD, John and Mary can convert to a Roth IRA. This entails taking their distributions early, at age 65, even though they are not required to do so. Each year for 10 years they withdraw $67,934, pay a tax bill of $16,983 from that sum and return the balance to the account. The net effect throughout the 10-year period is a total taxable distribution of $679,340 for a total tax bill of $169,835. The good news for John and Mary, however, is that they are now done paying taxes on this account, forever. They went from taxable distributions of $1.6 million to just $679,000, thus reducing the amount they owe on taxes by almost $1 million dollars! And the money that their beneficiaries receive will be tax-free.

"This scenario considers a number of variables, all of which are different for every client we work with," Marriage says. "As a general rule, however, the sooner you begin the conversion process, the more you stand to gain."

About Gary Marriage

Gary Marriage, Jr. is the founder and CEO of Nature Coast Financial Advisors, which educates retirees on how to protect their assets, increase their income, and reduce their taxes. Marriage is a national speaker, delivering solutions for pre-retirees, business owners and seniors on the areas affecting their retirement and estates. He is an approved member of the National Ethics Bureau, and is featured in "America's Top Hometown Financial Advisors 2011." Marriage is also the founder of Operation Veteran Aid, an advocate for war-time veterans and their families.

14 Jun 2013

University of Illinois at Chicago Announces Spring Graduates

By Jeanne Galatzer-Levy

CHICAGO, IL (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students received degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago at the May 2013 Commencement:

Margot Brobst of Eldridge, earned a MS in Forensic Science.

Emily Johnson of Moline, earned a PHARMD in Pharmacy (PharmD).

Rajendra Mishra of East Moline, earned a PHARMD in Pharmacy (PharmD).

Melissa Armstrong of Lyndon, earned a MS in Nursing.

Lisa Blixt of Moline, earned a BSN in Nursing-R.N. Completion (BSN).

Peggy Creamer of Wilton, earned a MS in Nursing.

Reena Dhakal of East Moline, earned a MS in Nursing.

Gregory Jasper of Clinton, earned a MS in Nursing.

Jennifer Junis of Rock Falls, earned a MS in Nursing.

Amy McCormick of East Moline, earned a MS in Nursing.

Catherine Roche of Davenport, earned a MS in Nursing.

Kelli Rutledge of Moline, earned a BSN in Nursing-R.N. Completion (BSN).

Stephanie Spinosi of Muscatine, earned a MS in Nursing.

Elizabeth Zelnio of Moline, earned a BSN in Nursing (BSN).

Matthew Wolf of Erie, earned a MD in Medicine - Chicago.

Francisco Castaneda of Rock Island, earned a BS in Biological Sciences.

Darby Finnegan of Coal Valley, earned a BA in Psychology.

Roman Poon of East Moline, earned a BS in Biological Sciences.

Matthew Collier of Rock Island, earned a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Irene Patricio of East Moline, earned a BS in Finance.

Jacquelyn King of Rock Falls, earned a MS in Health Informatics.

UIC ranks among the nation's leading research universities and is Chicago's largest university with 27,500 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, 15 colleges and the state's major public medical center. A hallmark of the campus is the Great Cities Commitment, through which UIC faculty, students and staff engage with community, corporate, foundation and government partners to improve the quality of life in metropolitan areas around the world.

14 Jun 2013

Monet Neal Makes Dean's List at Edgewood College

By Ed Taylor

Coal Valley Student Excels on Campus

MADISON, WI (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Monet Neal of Coal Valley has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 Semester at Edgewood College. Monet is the daughter of Megan and Darin Neal.

Fulltime students who maintain a 3.75 grade point average at the College are eligible for this honor.

About Edgewood College

Located in Madison, WI, Edgewood College is a liberal arts Catholic college in the Dominican tradition, with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students. It offers more than 40 academic and professional programs, including master's degrees in business, education, nursing, and other fields, and a doctoral degree in educational leadership. For more information about Edgewood College, please visit www.edgewood.edu.

14 Jun 2013

Smiddy Calls on Governor To Sign Concealed Carry Into Law

By Rep. Mike Smiddy

PORT BYRON, Ill. - Legislation to allow concealed carry in Illinois, House Bill 183, has been sitting on the governor's desk since June 5, and state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, released the following statement calling on the governor to take immediate action on the bill and responding to recent statements by Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon and state's attorneys in Randolph and Madison counties.

"Law-abiding gun owners in Illinois have waited far too long to exercise the full Second Amendment rights they are entitled to and are in effect all across our country. The governor needs to end the waiting game and take action to implement the concealed carry plan we passed in House Bill 183. The longer gun owners wait, the more confusion grows, and the further our rights are trampled. Lt. Gov Simon is urging local governments to create their own ordinances, and state's attorneys are turning a blind eye to enforcing the laws, possibly risking felony charges for gun owners who leave their areas. I do not want to see any responsible, law-abiding gun owners jailed because of delays in finalizing this new law.

"If the governor chooses to veto our concealed carry legislation, I ask that he does so quickly, so that we can override his veto and get concealed carry enacted as soon as possible. The governor has called the Legislature back into session next Wednesday, giving us the perfect opportunity to have a vote on a veto.

"I joined Lt. Gov. Simon's firearms working group earlier this year because it was another opportunity for me to defend the rights of gun owners and fight for a strong concealed carry law. I oppose her further attempts to fracture our state's policy on concealed carry. Now that the legislature has agreed to a final plan, I will continue pushing to see concealed carry become the law of the land."

For more information, contact Smiddy's office at RepSmiddy@gmail.com, 309-848-9098, or toll free at 855-243-4988.

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14 Jun 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 6/14/2013

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CALENDAR

June 15th- Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Open for Lunch 11am-2pm- 3 different sandwiches and chips for $5 www.faithfulpilot.com

June 15th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Active Christians Hot Dog Roast and Potluck Picnic. 5:30 p.m. We will provide the hot dogs, buns, ketchup and mustard. Bring something to share and your own drink. We will play Corn Hole and other outdoor games. No cost.

June 15th- 16th Annual Golf Outing Benefiting the Buffalo Bill Museum of LeClaire - Olathea Golf Course Matt Boesch, head golf pro from Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, WI, will host a golf clinic at 9:00 am before the 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $50 per person and includes 9 holes golf with cart and a pizza lunch with beverage. If you don't golf, come anyway to place a bid on all the wonderful silent auction items and enjoy the pizza lunch for $7. To make a reservation for yourself or a foursome call Olathea at 289-4653, Packy Huettman at 289-5971, Steve Suiter at 289-2724 or Barry Long at 949-6969. www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com

June 16th - Asbury Methodist Church "WORSHIP IN THE PARK" and Potluck Service The Worship Committee of Asbury United Methodist Church, Bettendorf, is planning a Praise Worship Service in the Park on Sunday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.  The service will be held at Veterans Memorial Park Bandshell, 1645 23rd St., Bettendorf. Following the service there will be a potluck picnic with sliced ham provided.  Please bring a dish to share and your own table service, drink & lawn chair.

June 17th-21st - Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School - Asbury United Methodist Church 9 a.m. to noon, 1809 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf - 563-355-5218 Register on-line www.asbury-bett.org.  VBS is offered for participants ages Kindergarten through 5th grade (completed), and to volunteers 6th grade and up.  If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Swinney at 563-505-0060 or mswinney@mchsi.com.

June 17th-20th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Bible School Monday, June 17 thru Thursday, June 20: 5:30 pm to 8 pm - dinner, crafts, worship, music and recreation; ages 4 years to 11 years; cost $10; please call 563-381-7777 to pre-register; Theme: Living Waters

June 17th - Economic Development Meeting postponed at this time.

June 21st - 22nd - THE LeCLAIRE GIRLS' GET AWAY WEEKEND! On the evening of Friday, June 21, and all day Saturday, June 22, 2013, TUGFEST hosts the Girls's Getaway Weekend in LeClaire, Iowa! Sign up today for this amazing event featuring give aways, coupons, music, games and delicious food. MEET Anthony Ryan Auld the Winner of this year's "Project Runway All Stars" at the Girls Get Away Fashion Show & Cocktail Party on Saturday evening. No other contestant has had more wins beating the best designers in a single season of the show. Anthony Ryan will be speaking about his journey to becoming a top fashion designer and winning Project Runway All Stars. KWQC's anchor and on-air reporter Bailey Deitz will be the mistress of ceremonies for this special event. The LeClaire Girls' Get Away will start on Friday evening, June 21, at the Wide River Winery, where you will taste award-winning wines, enjoy the music of Pieces of Candy in the Wine Garden, and pick up your GIRLS GET AWAY passport to LeClaire with your goody bags.

On Saturday, June 22, LECLAIRE GIRLS GET AWAY events include :

* Grasshoppers will host music and wine tasting on their beautiful lawn.

* Win Prizes every hour on the hour at Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium.

* Dwellings will be hosting Margarita Man.

* Robert Day of the Faithful Pilot, and the winner of the Quad Cities Top Chef competition, will demonstrate some of his secret cooking techniques.

* Zaruba's will host mini make overs.

* Free Tours at the Mississippi River Distilling Company.

* Expert Tammy Allen will teach a FREE Class in "Punch Needle" at Primitive Cottage.

* The Buffalo Bill Museum will offer a Quilt Making Class.

Cost to participate in the LeClaire Girls Get Away are $65 per person. Go to Leclairegirlgetaway.com

 
June 22nd - Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Open for Lunch 11am-2pm 3 different sandwiches and chips for $5 www.faithfulpilot.com
June 24th - Le Claire Library is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:00am-2:00pm.  For an appointment please direct donors to call 289-6002.

June 25th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia What to do and say, what to not to do and say, living with and helping family and friends, with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's or Dementia. Dessert and coffee at 1:30, program and discussion to follow. No cost; please call 563-381-7777 to pre-register.

June 27th - Mississippi River Distilling Company Takes Over the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Bar 5:30-7:30 P.M. The men from MRDC take over the Faithful Pilot with signature drinks and Pilot appetizers for $25 per person www.faithfulpilot.com

June 29th - Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Open for Lunch 11am-2pm 3 different sandwiches and chips for $5 www.faithfulpilot.com

June 30th- Wine Tasting at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits 3:00-5:00 P.M.  $15 per person Taste 14 wines and heavy appetizers from The Faithful Pilot www.faithfulpilot.com

Save the Date

July 1st - Friends of the LeClaire Community Library is planning an Open House to celebrate our 9th anniversary! Details are forthcoming!

 

July 5th - First Friday in LeClaire

July 13th - Trivia Night - LeClaire Civic Center hosted by LeFirst Presbyterian Church of LeClaire. Doors open at 6:30; game starts at 7 pm. Cost $10 per person; call 563-381-7777 to pre-register individuals or a table. We are raising money for the Hurricane Sandy Victims. Bring your own snacks and drinks or purchase something there. 

 

July 15th-19th - LeClaire Baptist Church - "Colossal Coaster World" VBX Week For kids age 4 up through kids going INTO 6th grade! Cost: FREE! Time:  9:00 AM - Noon Location:  1326 Wisconsin Street LeClaire, Iowa  52753 Family program:  SUNDAY, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. followed by our "Burger Bash" lunch! For more information or registration: phone:  (563) 289-4191 e-mail:  leclairebaptist@leclairebaptist.org or REGISTER ONLINE at www.leclairebaptist.org (under ministries and kids vbx link)

 

July 18th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire - Funeral Planning At the time of death, decisions can be difficult. This program will help you plan your own funeral or help you think about decisions when planning another's funeral. Lunch at 11:30, program and discussion to follow. No cost; please call 563-381-7777 to pre-register.

 

FYI

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!

Programs, performers & activities for all ages. Registration materials for Children (B-5th G) available at the library starting May 20th.Program information & Activity Calendar available at the library & online @

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 now open until 5pm daily. As of April 1st, the museum is open 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!

Reusable Usables - Planet Green recycled art after school classes on Tuesday and Thursdays.RSVP 563-289-3946 or angie@reusableusables.org

"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!

July 9 - Blue Iguana - Lunch -noon

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 - tbd

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.

Trivia Nights in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center -

2013 Trivia Nights:

July 13 - Hosted by First Presbyterian Church - Hurricane Sandy Victims

LeClaire Trivia Nights have raised over $95,000 for local non-profit organizations! Thank you for your continued support!

 

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

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

June 21st-22nd - Girls' Getaway Weekend

Summer 2013 - City-Wide Water Explosion (Hollyhock Park)

Summer 2013 - Bike Parade & Decorating

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, 2013: 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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