RIBBON CUTTING
September 1st – Ribbon Cutting - QC Vapes 1295 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 4p.m. Retail electronic cigarette shop specializing in quality, nationally known devices and liquids and exceptional service. 563-729-1186. www.qcvapes.com Everyone Welcome!!
CALENDAR
Now thru August 31 – Isabel Bloom Receive a FREE football charm, a $9 value, with the purchase of each Sports Fan Ornament. Go Team!
August 26TH – 27TH – Expressions in Threads - Anita Goodesign Machine Embroidery Party Best Western Steeplegate Inn, 100 W. 76th St., Davenport, IA 52806. Learn step-by-step how to create projects like quilt blocks, freestanding lace, zippered bags, cutwork and more! Have fun shopping with special pricing, seeing sneak peeks of upcoming releases, winning prizes and experiencing the hands-on team-sewing environment. Test-drive a top-of-the-line embroidery machine! Lunches and snacks are provided. For only $99 you will receive Admission for the two-day event, 15 exciting new projects each with multiple designs, a full-color tutorial book. Sign up by August 12th and receive a CD of exclusive designs!
August 26th - Steventon’s – Music on the Deck – 6-9 – Tucker & Douglas
August 30th - 129 “Tuesday Tasting” 5-7p.m. $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
SAVE THE DATE!
September 1st – Ribbon Cutting - QC Vapes 1295 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 4p.m. Retail electronic cigarette shop specializing in quality, nationally known devices and liquids and exceptional service. 563-729-1186. www.qcvapes.com
September 1st - Riverside Church Outside Service 7:00pm (rain, we will meet inside church)
September 1st-4th – Isabel Bloom Join us for our Fall Open House! Enter to win "Pumpkin Head" Gned the Gnome! Also, receive $5 off your purchase of $25 or more.
September 2nd – First Friday in LeClaire
September 2nd - Riverside Church will be serving FREE s’mores and will be chalking the block! (putting encouraging messages on the sidewalk)
September 2nd - Steventon’s – Music on the Deck – 6-9 - Jordan Danielson
September 6th - Kiddie Karrasel Academy, LeClaire – School Starts! We are enrolling now for Fall Pre-K for 4 year olds at no costs to parents. Starts September 6. Must be four by September 15. Extended care option available. 563-289-3946www.kiddiekarrasel
September 10th - The LeClaire Civic Club's Annual Ribeye Steak Dinner 11AM through 7PM, with grilling occurring outside its facility located at 127 South Cody Road in downtown LeClaire, IA. $12 per person/ $10 advance tickets available by calling 563-639-4621. New this year, in addition to indoor seating and take-out options, the club will be providing seating under tents adjacent to its riverfront parking lot. Dinner includes a beverage, vegetable, baked potato, fresh rolls, and dessert. Proceeds benefit the charitable activities which include a subcommittee's benevolent fund; support of local not-for-profits through trivia nights; contributions to community improvement projects; food drives; and other activities. For more information: Dan Morrell, Dinner Chairperson 563-579-4126
September 10th - Interactive Movies are Back at Riverside Church! 6-8p.m. We will show The Incredibles, your child will enjoy the actions, tasks, and snacks provided! Children 7 and older maybe dropped off but children 6 and under need a guardian to stay with them. Please contact April at 920-287-8851 with any questions.
September 11th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton – Military Care Packages Do you know someone who is deployed in the military? If so, the people of Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton IA would like to send them a care package! On Sunday, September 11, as part of God's Work. Our Hands. Sunday, we will gather donated food, toiletries, games, and cards to fill care package boxes after worship. If you know someone deployed overseas, please email the person's name and address to us at zionchurch@iowatelecom.net or call the church office at 563-289-5566. Donations of supplies and shipping costs ($15 each) are welcome, too.
September 17th - 7th Annual Balling for Blake An indoor coed 6's volleyball tournament and outdoor youth and adult coed kickball tournament. The event will be held at the LeClaire Recreation Center and baseball diamonds on the corner of Ferry and 3rd. All money raised is donated to the Children's Cancer Connection! Food will be served from Happy Joe’s from 11-2. There will be raffles and prizes throughout the day. An amazing kids’ korner will be open from 11-3 with two bounce houses, face painting, clowns, games, and prizes! This will be a very family oriented event! Teams can register by finding the event on Facebook, emailing ballingforblake@yahoo.com, or clicking on the following link http://getmeregistered.com/Bal
September 17th - Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise - Prime Rib Dinner - Board 4:30-5p.m., Cruise 5-8 p.m. $45 per person. Tickets available now at First Central State Bank and Blackhawk Bank & Trust. For more information, contact Debbie Mulvania at www.firstcentralsb.com or 563-289-2265.
September 18th - Dogtober Fest – Bierstube - Rain date September 25
Contact by September 30th - Habitat for Humanity will hold their annual Mr/Ms Habitat fundraiser on Saturday, October 15th 5:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center. Chamber member, Kathy Anderson, invites you to get involved. You can help by donating items for a LeClaire Basket for the silent auction, sponsoring a table or attending the event. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of eight persons. Laughter generously donated by Guys in Ties & Comedy Sportz, who will emcee the event. All proceeds will help future homeowners gain strength, stability and self-reliance through their purchase of an affordable home. Please contact Kathy by September 30 at 563-650-8137 or 563-289-1487 or andersonkathleenm@sau.edu to donate items for the LeClaire Basket and she will be happy to pick them up. To purchase tickets for an evening of food, fun and laughter, contact Dougal Nelson at 563-359-9066 or dougal.nelson@habitatqc.org.
FYI
Opening for Retail Representative on the LeClaire Tourism Board. If you are a full-time manager or owner of a LeClaire retail business and are interested in representing all LeClaire retail businesses, please contact City Hall or info@visitleclaire.com for an application and return it by 8:30am on September 7, 2016. The Tourism Board also requires that your business be a member of the LeClaire Marketing Alliance (LMA). You need to be able to attend monthly meetings that are held at City Hall on the first Monday of the month at 8:30am and uphold LeClaire Tourism’s mission statement: “The purpose of the LeClaire Office of Tourism is to bring visitors and tourism dollars into historic LeClaire while working cooperatively with our businesses, events, and attractions."
The Des Moines Register has recognized LeClaire as one of the Nine Prettiest Town Squares in Iowa! “While LeClaire doesn't have a traditional town square, many of the town activities revolve around their riverfront area, LeClaire Levee. The levee has the Mississippi River to the east and downtown LeClaire — with many shops, restaurants, and attractions like home to the American Pickers — to the west. On the Levee you’ll find the Scott County Freedom Rock, picnic pavilion, veterans' memorials, the Twilight Riverboat, the Buffalo Bill Museum and River Pilot's Pier, and the tug pit for LeClaire's annual Tug Fest in August.”
There’s a lot happening at Isabel Bloom! We are gearing up for FALL with new pieces, just released! You will love our Oak Leaf dish and Multicolored Corn! Our new Cornucopia will add style to any table arrangement. And be sure to check out our Sports Fan Jersey (personalization available) and Football ornaments!
Dwellings is ready for Fall! Plus, open Mondays 10-3 from now thru the Holidays. Open their regular hours the rest of the week.
Riverbend Signworks has moved to a new larger location. With the increased demand by small businesses for vehicle graphics for advertising and brand recognition, the large doors help us accommodate that need. The new location is 979 40th Ave, in Bettendorf.
Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center: Play Café is open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday each month from 9am-2pm. "Play.Gather.Create" with friends, neighbors and family. Details at reusableusables.org or 563-289-3946. AND check out all the great classes at Reusable Usables Play Café in LeClaire. There is something for everyone! Sign-up Online: https://squareup.com/market/re
Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises September 10, and October 8.11am & 1pm $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-½ hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire IA. Trip includes captivating Captain’s narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.
The Faithful Pilot - WEEKLY SPECIALS!
TUESDAY | TACOS IN THE BAR
$3 STREET TACOS
$5 MARGARITAS
$5 CHIPS N GUAC
WEDNESDAY | CONCERT SERIES
1/2 PRICED BOTTLES OF WINE
LIVE MUSIC 6:30 - 8:30
HAPPY HOUR EVERYDAY
3:00 - 6:00
$2 DOMESTICS
1/2 OFF DRAFT
$5 WINE OF THE DAY
$5 SNACK MENU
Visit Libations Lane at Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Co., and Wide River Winery Tasting Room - all on Cody Road in downtown LeClaire. Visit each shop and be sure to pick up a punch card. Purchase a growler of beer, a bottle of spirits and a bottle of wine and get your card marked at each store. Then turn the card in at the last store for a free LeClaire Libations Lane pint glass! Glasses can be picked up at any of the three locations.
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Decades now open Wednesday – Sunday. We carry local honey and a great variety of Wisconsin cheeses!
Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairec
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 i
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 5
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Milestones Cafe, at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire, is looking for people to join them for lunch on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Eating at church, at the “Milestones Café” provides a social opportunity, a nutritious meal at an affordable price, a good reason to get out of the house and a break from cooking! Cost: for 60+ years of age, suggested donation is $3.50. For those under 60, cost is $8.50. If you are interested, call 855-410-6222, to RSVP for one or more meals. Additionally Milestones delivers meals to homebound seniors. Call the same number for that service.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
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! Contact the team of Nelson & Woods - Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors, Bettendorf - dianenelson@ruhlhomes.com or lonnawoods@ruhlhomes.com- 563-
Home Sale Power & Pam Brammann Get Free Home Buyer Realtor® Services & No Listing Fees to Sell Your Home - You'll only Pay PreNegotiated Flat or Percentage Commission AFTER Your Home Sells... At Closing! Call or Text Home Sale Power 563-271-7346 Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities, Davenport IA, LIC in IA. Each brokerage is independently owned & operated. http://www.homesalep
Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmai
LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!
August 27 - Vettes on the River
September 17 - Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
September 13 – 5:30-7p.m. - Steventon’s
October 11 – noon – Crane and Pelican
