LeClaire businesses - please participate in the Kentucky Derby inspired Hat Contest & Parade on May 6 during First Friday!! Do you sell hats? Will you and your staff be wearing hats? Can you give out something small at your business to reward visitors who wear hats and come into your business that evening? Please let Cindy at info@visitleclaire.com know if you are going to be involved. She will share it in Tourism's next e-news on Tuesday, May 3 and on the First Friday Facebook event page.
CHAMBER NEWSLETTER
The June 2016 LeClaire Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be printed and 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. If you commit to all 4 quarterly issues, receive a 10% discount off each ad! Ads can be modified per issue. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Low cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SUMMER! Absolute Deadline Friday, May 6, 5:00 p.m – I will be out of town much of May, so MUST have your ads by the deadline, please!! THANK YOU for your ads!! Go to www.leclairechamber.com to see the most recent issues under Chamber News
NOTE
There will be no Announcements sent Friday May 20 or Friday May 27 as I will be out of town without good access to a computer. I apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you! LE
CALENDAR
April Specials at El Rio Spa & Wellness - Purchase a FarmFresh Scrub, receive a free sample scrub - Book any Mani/Pedi Combination, get a free nail kit - Hydradermie Neuve Facial, $125 ($145 value) and 10% off a Guinot product - Four 30 minute Personal Training Sessions for $99 - Jane Iredale Makeup event, April 23rd from 10am-2pm.
April 29th – Steventon’s will be featured on the cover of the River Cities’ Reader Spring Dining Guide which will hit the stands on Friday, April 29th. Make sure to pick up a copy!
April 30th – Blue Iguana - Special Oatmeal Cookie Martini to celebrate National Oatmeal Cookie Day.
May – Isabelle Bloom - We have GIFTS MOM LOVES! Visit our showroom to see the wonderful selection of Mother’s Day gifts for home and garden. Choose from our adorable new gnome, squirrels, fruit bowl, and more! We have something for everyone - wife, mom, grandmother and daughter! Give a gift that will be cherished for years to come!
May 6th - First Friday in Downtown LeClaire - 5-8pm
*Fun, food, and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co. Starting at 5:30 they will continue their series of pint glasses FREE with any bottle sold while supplies last.
*Live music at The Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits from 8-11pm.
*City-Wide Kentucky Derby inspired Hat Contest & Parade. 5:30p.m. Wear your best hat and join the fun! Prizes for Win, Place & Show presented in the Courtyard at Wide River Winery at 6:15pm by the Celebrity Judges. The prizes are Chamber Bucks that spend just like cash at LeClaire Chamber members’ businesses! Enjoy wine tasting at Wide River Winery
*Restaurant specials and some shops open late, too!
May 10th – Chamber Networking – Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill - Princeton – 5:30-7pm
May 14th - Riverside Church - Minion's Interactive Movie Join us for a FREE interactive movie at Riverside church. Your kids will love when the movie comes to life with actions, tasks, and snacks. Doors open at 5:45. Kids 7 and older can be dropped off kids 6 and under need an adult to accompany them.
May 20th and 27th – No Announcements Will be Sent as I will be out of town with no real access to a computer. I apologize for any inconvenience! LE
May 27th - Live music at Wide River Winery Tasting Room The Whoozdads. 5-8pm
May 28th - The City of Baton Rouge, the Twilight’s dock boat, Celebrates 100 Years! 1p.m. Come celebrate with the captain and crew at their port in LeClaire. Presentation from the City of LeClaire, Captain Kevin and other honorable guests to provide history, blessings and remarks in regards to this timeless vessel. Light refreshments, guided tours and commemorative gifts will be available. Historical photos and artifacts will also be on display. This is a FREE event! Please RSVP to info@riverboattwilght.com.
SAVE THE DATE
June 3rd – First Friday in LeClaire – 5-8p.m.
June 3rd-4th - City Wide Garage Sales
June 11th – Twilight River Boat – Sight Seeing Tour
FYI
The American Pickers are looking for leads in our area! If you have or know of items they need to hear about, email AmericanPickers@cineflex.com or leave message at 1-855-OLD-RUST. Let them know your name, town, state, phone number, location of collection, description of items. Please – no retail or flea markets. Mike, Frank and Danielle want to hear from you!
First Central State Bank now offering NEW .bank domain. ICANN approved a program to open up thousands of domains, including .bank, allowing for expansion to many more domains other than .com, .net, .edu and .org. This new .bank domain delivers a more safe and secure, easily identifiable channel for trusted communication between banks and customers. Only verified banks are allowed to use the .bank domain. Apply online for deposit accounts and loans at www.firstcentralsb.bank, and deposit checks with you Apple or Android device. Download the app, log in and enroll today! www.firstcentralsb.bank for more information
Go Fish is #3 on the list of 10 Incredible Waterfront Restaurants Everyone In Iowa Must Visit according to OnlyInYourState! Go Fish offers an unforgettable view of the Mighty Mississippi. Sit back and relax on the patio as you watch the tugboats and riverboat cruises go by. Congratulations, Go Fish!
Decades now carries local honey and maple syrup and a great variety of Wisconsin cheeses!
Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center – Play Cafe - Open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 9am-2pm. "Play.Gather.Create" with friends, neighbors and family. Details at reusableusables.org
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. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.
Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Riverside Church has partnered with Grow ministries and has opened a safe house together for women and children. We still do have several needs that can be found on this target registry. Consider helping by going to www.target.com and search for "Grow Ministries House Warming Shower." You can send or drop off any donations to Riverside church at 302 North Cody Road Le Claire Iowa. (This is tax deductible)
PROPERTY LISTINGS
For Rent - Commercial One room in the former Albert Gross School, 427 N 3rd St, LeClaire. 652 sq ft, second floor. $100 a month. Renter pays all utilities. Office space or small business, no retail. Call Packy, 563-289-5971.
For Lease - The Old Mill House - 419 N. Cody Rd. One of the well-known historic riverboat captain's homes in LeClaire, located on Cody Rd. between the Green Tree Brewery and Big River Antique Mall. We are offering to rent the unoccupied half of the main floor, just across from Dr. Crystal Chiropractic. The 400sq. ft. area is divided into two rooms, perfect for a small retail outlet, or small business office. Includes use of shared restroom in lower level, gorgeous wood deck overlooking the river, and all utilities. Nice location, with great exposure, and heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Contact: John @
Contact: Deb @
Home for Sale – 2021 Canal Shore Drive – LeClaire – Riverfront Paradise with riverfront views of the Mississippi! Perfect for the boat enthusiast! Private dock including boat lift. Riverfront patio, fire pit. Spacious open floorplan, 12 skylights, screened porch, Two bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, 3 baths, breakfast bar, dining/family combo, and much more! Heated garage has additional 25x12 lofted living space that could be used at office or guest quarters. LOTS of riverfront views! or lonnawoods@ruhlhomes.com-
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!
June 2-4 - The Bandit Run ends in LeClaire; www.thebanditrun.com
June 3-4 – LeClaire City-wide Garage Sales
June 11 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
May 10 – 5:30-7pm – Go Fish
June – 14 – noon – Blue Iguana
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