4th ANNUAL TWILIGHT DINNER CRUISE!
September 17th - 4th Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise Prime Rib Dinner - Board 4:30-5p.m., Cruise 5-8 p.m. $45 per person. This event always sells out! Tickets available now at First Central State Bank and Blackhawk Bank & Trust, LeClaire. For more information, contact Debbie Mulvania at www.firstcentralsb.com or 563-289-2265. Sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce.
WELOME NEW MEMBER!
Bela – 215 N. Cody Road. Owner Nadine Coon. Kitchen Décor. Facebook.com\belaleclaire Ribbon Cutting - Thursday, September 15th, 5:00pm. Everyone Welcome!
CALENDAR
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 5:30-8pm
Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Seasonal release of Iowish Cream Liqueur! DEAL #1 - IOWISH & BARON Buy Iowish Cream and River Baron together to make their cocktails of the night - Save 15%! DEAL #2 - SEASONAL STASH Mix and match any two 375 ml seasonal bottles (Queen Bee, Stone Fence, Big Peach, Dry Dock) and save 15%. DEAL #3 - GIFTS GALORE Spend $50 and get a free $10 gift card! Give it to a friend and let them enjoy some spirits on you. They'll even let you get back in line and use it that evening on yourself. In the kitchen, Chef Steph will be making Cody Road Rye cream sauce with meatballs and a sweet treat with Iowish Cream Liqueur cheesecake bites. In the tasting room, Sean is working with Coffee Hound in Bettendorf on an Iowish Cream Cold Brew concoction that you are going to love! Also, try the Baron von Buttershots. A delicious fall treat with butterscotch and River Baron Artisan Spirit.
Wide River Winery Tasting Room - Live music from 5-8pm in the courtyard by Pieces of Candy.
Riverside Church – “Chalk the Block” and FREE smores 5-8pm.
Steventon’s – Music on the Deck from 6-9pm by Jordan Danielson.
Blue Iguana – Salsa Night and Live Music, DJ Flako 6-9pm.
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee will be open until 7pm. Buy any Tiny But Mighty Iowa-grown heirloom popcorn & oil, get FREE popcorn seasoning!
Isabel Bloom will be open until 7pm. Receive $5 OFF your purchase of $25 or more.
Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits – Live music 8-11pm with Pine.
Other specials and businesses open late!
September 3RD - Prime Rib Saturday at Steventon’s Call 563-289-3600 to make a reservation.
September 4TH - Green Tree Brewery – Live Music - PAPPA-RAZZI on the patio 6-9p.m.
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 6th - FREE Fun Night at Divine Dezign by LauraLee 6:30p.m. Space Planning & Arrangement (with declutter-of-the-month & hands-on craft project). Please R.S.V.P. to DivineDezignsbyLL@hotmail.com
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 - Second Saturday – Twilight Sightseeing Cruises. 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. Online reservations recommended – these cruises WILL SELL OUT! Go to: https://riverboattwilight.star
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 12th - Join Bierstube in LeClaire for a fun Picasso’s Pallet pARTy! 6-8pm: For only $35, you'll be instructed step-by-step to paint a darling pumpkin on a blank 16x20 canvas. When you prepay with the below link, you will automatically receive $5 OFF! http://www.picassospalette-qua
September 15th – Ribbon Cutting - Bela – 5p.m. 215 N. Cody Road. Owner Nadine Coon. Kitchen Décor. Facebook.com\belaleclaire Everyone Welcome!
September 15th - Wine With Friends at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. Join them in the FP Bar with your favorite bottle of wine to share. Fun and casual event of wineos. Enjoy wonderful wines with Chef Robert’s menu. Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.
September 16th - Mexican Independence Day and Blue Iguana $1.00 off bottles of any Mexican beer.
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 – 4th Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise - Prime Rib Dinner - Board 4:30-5p.m., Cruise 5-8 p.m. $45 per person. This event always sells out! Tickets available now at First Central State Bank and Blackhawk Bank & Trust, LeClaire. For more information, contact Debbie Mulvania at www.firstcentralsb.com or 563-289-2265. Sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce.
September 18th - Dogtoberfest at Bierstube, 2-5:30pm 1001 Canal Shore Drive SW. Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs. Raffle items, auction, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to Crow Creek Dog Park. Free admission. Rain date is September 25. 563-289-2121.
September 22nd - SOMM OFF WINE DINNER at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Two wine specialists go head-to-head pairing their best wine with Chef Robert’s five-course menu.
2 Wine Specialists | 5 Courses | 10 Wines | $70. Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.
September 24th - Cars and Coffee on the Levee 8-11a.m. Bring your favorite ride and join us on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. There is no registration fee and parking is "first in, first parked."
September 25th - Wine Tasting at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. 3-5pm. 15 Wines | Snacks | $15. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your glass.
September 27th - 129 “Tuesday Tasting” 5-7p.m. $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
September 29th - Ultimate Wine Experience at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits 6p.m.
Red Blends | 5 Pairings | $35. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your glass.
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.
SAVE THE DATE
October 8th - Second Saturday – Twilight Sightseeing Cruises 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. Online reservations recommended – these cruises WILL SELL OUT! Go to: https://riverboattwilight.star
October 8th - The Good Dinosaur - Interactive Movie at Riverside Church 6-8p.m. 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.
October 9th – Apple Fest – LeClaire Lion’s Club LeClaire Levee
October 15th – Masonic Lodge SOUP SUPPER 4 to 7 p.m. Serving at the Masonic Center, 113S.Cody Rd. LeClaire. Sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star & Masonic Lodge of Le Claire. FREE WILL DONATION will go to support the various charities & community projects we support. Serving homemade chicken noodle soup, corn bread, desserts and beverages. The public is welcome.
October 29th – Witches’ Walk The annual Witches Walk (costume contest, parade) is looking for more volunteers! The event this year will be Saturday October 29th. Please Contact April (920-287-8851) if you would like more information about how you can partner to make this event another successful Le Claire Event! We are in search of many awesome prizes to giveaway for the costume contest winners- Can your business create coupons or gift baskets for prizes?
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!
LeClaire Public Library Events in September:
For details about the following programs and more, visit www.leclairelibrary.org , email library@leclaireiowa.gov , or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4.
September 7, 3pm: Early Release Crafternoon
September 8, 10am: Lifelong Learning (Sponsored by Home Bound Healthcare)
September 9, 4:45pm: After Hours Fort Night Glowstravanganza
September 15, 5:3pm: Bilbioteens (Young Adult Book Club)
September 15, 6:30pm: Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
September 17, 11am: Storytime in the Park
September 19, 6pm: Write for Your Life (Writing Workshop)
September 22, 6pm: Preschool Explorers
September 28, 6:30pm: Adult Book Club
September 29, 4:30pm: Book BeTWEEN Bites (Kids’ Book Club)
September 29, 6pm: Author Reading and Q&A
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.
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. http://www.mrdistilling.com/Pa
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-
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Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmai
LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!
September 10 – Twilight Sightseeing Cruise
September 17 - Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise
September 18 – Dogtoberfest – Bierstube
October 7 – First Friday
October 8 – Twilight Sightseeing Cruise
October 9 – Apple Fest
October 29 – Witches’ Walk
November 4 - First Friday
November 26 – Small Business Saturday
December 2 – First Friday
December 3 – First Saturday
December 2-4 – Christmas in LeClaire
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
September 13 – 5:30-7p.m. - Steventon’s
October 11 – noon – Crane and Pelican
