WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Associated Real Estate Counselors - 532 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Established by Norm Nielsen with the intention of serving the real estate needs of individuals, families and businesses in Iowa. We have offices in LeClaire, Bellevue, DeWitt and Preston. 563-289-5500. www.associated-re.com
Isabel Bloom - Now Open in LeClaire! 103 S. Cody Road - Unique original sculptures for your homes, offices and gift-giving pleasure! All Isabel Bloom sculptures are designed, cast in concrete and hand-finished in Davenport, Iowa, as they have been for over 60 years. Choose from many whimsical designs: children and families, playful animals, inspiring angels, home and garden statues and many seasonal favorites. www.ibloom.com - 563-729-1889
UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!
August 1st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium Ribbon Cutting 6:00 p.m. and celebrating 5th Anniversary in LeClaire 5:30-8pm!
August 29th - Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting 10:00 a.m. Come help Celebrate the Grand Opening!
CHAMBER NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2014
The September 2014 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com, and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Many of you signed up for each 2014 1/4ly issue and will get your 10% discount and may update your ad for September! Please let us know if you want changes to the ad you ran in June, 2014, or confirm you would like the same ad. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline August 8th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for FALL! If you have already confirmed your ad for September, thank you!
CALENDAR
August 1st - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8p.m.
Mississippi River Distilling Company 5:30-8pm. Sample the newly released Barrel River Rose Gin! Free cocktail glass with spirit purchase, summer food and cocktail samples! www.mrdistilling.com
Wide River Winery open until 8pm with live music by Pieces of Candy in the courtyard from 5-8pm. Enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine and music with friends! www.wideriverwinery.com
Antique Archaeology open until 6pm.
Artswork open until 7pm with in-store specials just for those in after 5pm!
Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting 6p.m. and Celebrating 5th Anniversary 5:30-8pm!
The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits has live music by the Matriarchs starting at 7:30pm.
Grasshopper's open until 7pm.
Isabel Bloom will be staying open until 7pm. Enter for a chance to win their new "Jack-O-Pumpkin" and enjoy refreshments!
Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe open until 8pm.
Razzleberries open until 7pm. Free booze cake while it lasts and ukulele give-away drawing at 6pm.
Urban Classic Home open until 7pm.
Many other businesses, restaurants and bars will be open for your enjoyment!
August 2nd - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Lee Blackmon, 3-6pm
August 2nd - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. Civic Center parking lot, 127 S. Cody Road. Cooking demo by Chef Steph from Mississippi River Distilling Co., Free recycled art activity for the kids by Reusable Usables, and Live music by Silly C. Fresh organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!
August 6th - Bierstube Kooby's Karaoke 9p.m.-1a.m.
August 8th - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Lojo Russo - 5-8 p.m.
August 8th - Faithful Pilot Last reservation at 7:30/ Restaurant closes at 8:00
August 9th - Faithful Pilot - CLOSED for private event
August 9th- Bierstube Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am
August 10th - LeClaire Community Night, Modern Woodman Ball Park. Game time 5:00pm, River Bandits/Beloit Snappers. Mayor Bob Scannell will throw first pitch! A night to celebrate businesses and folks of Leclaire. Awards or special on-field recognition can be done followed by short video on mega-tron highlighting special places and faces in LeClaire filmed the week before. Businesses or groups interested in participating may contact Amanda Henzen, Account Executive and Director of Merchandise 563.333.2729 amandah@riverbandits.com
August 12th - Faithful Pilot - Tequila Tasting - $10.00 per person 5 different Tequilas and Chef Mexican inspired menu
August 15th - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Flat Top - 5-8 p.m.
August 16th - The River Valley Optimist Club Trivia Night LeClaire Civic Center. Raising money to support "Bring Out the Best in Kids" in the community. Funds go to a basketball clinic, preparing Backpacks for Kids to local elementary schools, participation in Kids Against Hunger, and offering scholarships and grants. Doors open 6:30pm, Trivia 7p.m. $10 per person, $50 minimum per table (max of 8 per table). 50/50 raffle, Mullligans, door prizes. Call Josselyn Smith at 563-723-1877 or email josselyn.e.smith@gmail.com to reserve a table!
August 18th - Economic Development Meeting - 8 a.m. - LeClaire City Hall
August 21st - Faithful Pilot - Asian Fusion Dinner - $45.00 per person - 3 course with Asian inspired cocktails paired with it.
August 22nd - First Central State Bank - LeClaire - Free Community Shred Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Paper products only.
August 22nd - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Unidynes - 5-8 p.m.
August 23rd - Diamond Dash - LeClaire
August 23rd - The Faithful Pilot will be open for lunch beginning at noon for Diamond Dash
August 25th - Faithful Pilot - Vino Vaso - $40.00 - A glass to paint, a glass to drink, and a glass to take home! Ticket includes Chefs cheese and crackers, and a FREE glass of wine. Tickets available at VINO/VASO's FACEBOOK page
August 27th - Bierstube Kooby's Karaoke 9p.m.-1a.m.
August 29th- Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting - 10:00 a.m.
August 29th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? - 5-8 p.m.
August 30th- Bierstube Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am
August 31st - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting - $15.00 for 15 wines. 3:00-5:00, includes wine and chefs small bites
SAVE THE DATE
September 1st - Faithful Pilot Closed for Labor Day
Sept 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 will be available at faithfulpilot.com and in the restaurant.
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 is welcome!
September 24th- Bierstube Live Music from The Parrot Head Club & The Fry Daddies 7pm-11pm
FYI
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 (no music Wednesday June 25 due to a scheduling conflict)
Kiddie Karrasel Academy has good news! We can accept up to 20 four year olds for the Statewide voluntary preK program for this fall at no additional charge to parents. Children must be four by Sept. 15. Please visit our website for more information. www.kiddiekarraselacademy.com or https://www.facebook.com/
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
FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR FAMILIES OF ACTIVE MILITARY THROUGH LABOR DAY 2014 The Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in the nation-wide "Blue Star Museum" project, "a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserves, from Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 through Labor Day, September 1, 2014.
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?
First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Look for us at TugFest! We have a new menu! And, check out our website: fpcleclaire.org
The LeClaire Community Library has a LOT going on! Contact LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA 52753, (563)289-6002 or visit http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us for more information!
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!
LeClaire Events Coming Up!
May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee
August 2 - The 27th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest - LeClaire Levee
August 7-9 - Tug Fest!
October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest
October 12- Apple Fest
December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire
Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!
August 12th - McDonald's - breakfast 8:00am
September 9th - Steventon's - evening 5:30 -7pm
October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon
November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon
December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon
