CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
October 11th – noon – Crane and Pelican - Speakers from the QC Convention Bureau. Please see full details below.
November 8th – noon - Hungry Hobo
December 13th – noon - Riverview Roadhouse
REMINDER FOR ALL LECLAIRE BUSINESSES!
October 29th – Witches’ Walk Free Family Fun on the Levee in LeClaire, Iowa! 11:30a.m.-2p.m. Please consider helping with and/or donating to this fun family event. Call or email April (920-287-8851 or aprillivingwell@gmail.com with your donations. If your business isn’t downtown, consider participating in the “Trunk or Treat” in the parking lot behind the Riverside Foursquare Church at 302 N. Cody Road or donating cash or Chamber Bucks for prizes. Businesses along the two-block area of the parade route (from Wisconsin to Ewing Streets) are encouraged to hand out candy. Online registration for the event is now available: http://www.visitleclaire.com/w
WELOME NEW MEMBERS!
R&R Sports, Inc. 3250 Fields Drive, Bettendorf, IA. Patty and Rudy Morgan. Archery Pro Shop. Sporting goods including archery, fishing, hunting, guns, clothing and more. 563-320-3416.
CALENDAR
October 7th- First Friday in LeClaire
Mississippi River Distilling Company will have food and cocktail sampling and the release of a NEW seasonal flavor - "Pear Necessity Liqueur". Real pears with Iowa corn spirits and sugar.
Green Tree Brewery, 5:30-8:30pm: Greg and Rich playing an acoustic set on the patio at Green Tree Brewery (weather permitting). Come out, enjoy the cool fall weather, and grab the brewery’s newest beer, Doktoberfest, a take on the traditional Oktoberfest lagers.
Blue Iguana, 6-9pm: Salsa Night at Blue Iguana with DJ Flacko.
Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, 8-11pm: Live music by Bobby Ray Bunch
Stores open late including Antique Archaeology until 6pm, Bela with samples of mochas and dips.
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.
October 8th – First Presbyterian Church – LeClaire You are cordially invited to Active Christians! Adults of all ages – married or single - a get together for fun fellowship and food. Please join us for homemade pizza and Euchre or another card game. 6:30 pm. No cost & nothing to bring for first time visitors. Call Debbie Smith at 563-349-4403 or, Pastor Melody, at 563-381-7777 for more information.
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 11a.m.-4p.m. Fun, family event that features apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items including pie, strudel, scones, and cupcakes. There will be a truckload of pumpkins and gourds. Other vendors include kettle corn and a wide variety of unique craft and gift items. The LeClaire Lions Club will be selling Chili, Brats, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, and Pork Chop Sandwiches. The QC Antique Car Club will be displaying their cars, and there will be a “Kids Only” area for a small fee. Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping, dining, and touring. For more information, contact boehlb@hotmail.com
October 10th – Riverview Roadhouse – LeClaire Chili dog buffet fundraiser 6:00-8:00p.m. Suggested donation $6.00. Menu: Chili, Spicy, regular and white chicken, Chili dogs. Sgt Leevon Ritter Local soldier and Pleasant Valley High school graduate who died May 22, 2012 will be one of only 60 organ donors honored on the Donate Life Parade float in the 2017 Tournament of Roses Parade. Sgt Ritter’s family will be traveling to Pasadena December 28-January 3 to meet with other donor families, recipients and living donors. Funds raised will help with airfare, hotel and general event expenses. Any additional monies raised will go to help other donor families who have also been selected to honor their loved ones.
October 11th – Chamber Networking – Crane & Pelican – noon – Please join us at the Crane & Pelican Café for the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce luncheon to hear about the services available through LeClaire’s partnership with the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (QCCVB). The speakers from the QCCVB are Molly Otting Carlson and Lynn Hunt.
Molly Otting Carlson, Vice President, Destination Development & Visitor Services - With destination development, she supports the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors’ Bureau (QCCVB) sales staff in making sure our local “product” (restaurants, hotels, and venues) is partnered with. She also acts as a government liaison with city councils, neighborhood groups, etc., and develops and maintains new programs such as FAM tours for our frontline staff that serves the visitor.
Lynn Hunt’s, Vice President, Sales, main mission at the QCCVB is to bring new meetings, conventions, group tours, and sporting events to the area in an effort to create positive economic impact through visitor spending. The sales team works within the various group markets to identify group business that generates overnight stays, retail, food & beverage, and attraction revenues for our partners.
October 12th - Meeting with Deb Flanders and James Engle, the Director of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center at the Iowa Economic Development Authority. 8:30am at the Medic EMS community room at 107 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. They are making an effort to provide more outreach to downtowns across the state and are scheduling brief (30-45 minute) visits statewide. They would like to tell us about the services of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center and will ask some questions. They are looking for statewide trends that will help them provide training on the right subject matters. They would like to meet with city officials, Chamber members, Economic Development people, downtown business owners, etc. For more information, contact Cindy Bruhn - LeClaire Tourism Manager - info@visitleclaire.com
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 15th - Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center 127 S. Cody Road. 7p.m. benefits the LeClaire Community Library. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. Call or email in your reservation now to Debbie, 563-349-4403, smith5grand@gmail.com
October 15th - Public Paranormal Investigation (pre-registration is required) at the Buffalo Bill Museum 199 N. Front Street, LeClaire, IA. 8p.m.-? Join the Illinois Paranormal Research Group as they investigate the historic Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire. During this unique experience, the public will be able to investigate the Lone Star, an 1890 Steam Boat along with other exhibits in the museum. The Illinois Paranormal Research Group conducted a private investigation at the museum on July 1, 2016; during the private investigation the group experienced activity in the museum exhibit spaces. This is your chance to tag along with an investigation group and perhaps witness activity for yourself. Space is very limited for the investigation. Registration through the Illinois Paranormal Research is required to attend this event. Please visit www.ilprg.org or email ilparanormalresearch.gmail.com to register. Cost is $10 per guest. Proceeds will support the non-profit Buffalo Bill Museum and the Illinois Paranormal Research Group. (There is no guarantee of witnessing paranormal activity to attending guests. Guests must be 16 years and older.) Press please contact: Lindsey Hines: 309-912-2376 or lindseyhines84@gmail.com
October 17th - Picasso's Pallete Painting Party at Bierstube in LeClaire! 6p.m. $35 - you'll be instructed step-by-step to paint fun, fall pumpkin artwork on a blank 16x20 canvas. When you prepay with this link, you’ll receive $5 OFF! http://www.picassospalette-qua
October 19th – First Presbyterian Church – LeClaire Inviting all women to our Fall Women's Retreat. We will meet at the church at 9 am and go to Camp Wyoming. Bring a sack lunch and something to drink. Bible lesson, fellowship, time outside to enjoy nature and a simple craft. We will be back to LeClaire before 5 pm. Cost $10. RSVP by October 16, at 563-381-7777.
October 19th - 5-8pm: OPEN LATE! Join us for a fun evening and partake of the shopping and nightlife that LeClaire has to offer! Some of the shops that will be open until 8pm include Artswork, Aunt Hattie’s, Bela, Divine Dezigns by LauraLee, Grasshoppers, Isabel Bloom, Kernel Cody’s Popcorn Shoppe, LeClaire Olive Oil Company, Letty’s Designs & Home Décor and Razzleberries. Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm and Urban Classic Home are open until 7pm. Enjoy “Libations Lane” with craft beer at the Green Tree Brewery, spirit sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Company, and wine tasting at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room. All the restaurants and bars will be open, too!
October 20th – Steventon's will be participating in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction again this year. Check out the March of Dimes website for more info.
October 23rd - The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits’ Wine Tasting. 3-5p.m. 15 wines and snacks. $15 per person. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot. www.faithfulpilot.com
October 24th - Brainstorming Session at the LeClaire Civic Center 5:15-7:15p.m. Residents, business owners, and volunteers are invited to attend this brainstorming session designed to help the Tourism Board and LeClaire Marketing Alliance determine a course of action to keep LeClaire’s momentum moving forward. Snacks will be served. Contact Cindy at info@visitleclaire.com to RSVP.
October 25th – The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Join 129 for “Tuesday Tasting”. 5-7p.m. $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
October 28th - Central Dewitt Performing Arts Center - Terry Lee Goffee Presents The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash in an unforgettable performance of the best of Johnny Cash. 7:00pm. $20 Adults, $5 Students. Tickets available online at www.cd-pac.org, DeWitt City Hall or at the door one hour before showtime.
October 29th – Witches’ Walk Free Family Fun on the Levee in LeClaire, Iowa! 11:30a.m.-2p.m. Registration for the Witches’ Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. Enter to have your costume judged or just join the parade. There will be kids' activities before the parade and candy and "Trunk or Treat" during the parade. Rain date is November 5. For more information, go to www.visitleclaire.com Please consider helping with and/or donating to this fun family event. Call or email April (920-287-8851 or aprillivingwell@gmail.com with your donations. If your business isn’t downtown, consider participating in the “Trunk or Treat” in the parking lot behind the Riverside Foursquare Church at 302 N. Cody Road or donating cash or Chamber Bucks for prizes. Businesses along the two-block area of the parade route (from Wisconsin to Ewing Streets) are encouraged to hand out candy. Online registration for the event is now available: http://www.visitleclaire.com/w
SAVE THE DATE
November 4th – First Friday in LeClaire
November 12th - The Lion King - 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.
November 19th -Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center 127 S. Cody Road 7p.m. Benefits the LeClaire Christmas decoration fund. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. Call or email in your reservation now to Debbie, 563-349-4403, smith5grand@gmail.com
November 21st - Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center - The Hunts 7:00pm. $15 Adults, $5 Students. Tickets available online atwww.cd-pac.org, DeWitt City Hall, or at the door one hour before showtime. An indie-folk band from the southlands of Chesapeake, Virginia, these seven brothers and sisters ranging from ages 16 to 24, have a passion for creating compelling music. Their songs have landed them on Starbucks playlist and a National Milk-Bone Dog television commercial ad. Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center 519 E. 11th Street DeWitt, IA 563.249.8541
November 26th – Small Business Saturday – Support Local Small Businesses!
December 2nd-4th – Christmas in LeClaire - Looking for Strolling Santas and Other Characters for Christmas in LeClaire! Volunteers for Friday evening after 4 p.m. Sat. from 11 until 7pm and Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. Great Costumes and goodies to pass out provided! Just bring your Holiday Spirit and Smile to show everyone our community’s spirit and zest for fun! Call Kim and leave message - 563-289-5699. 4 to 6 women and 8 to 12 men needed for short shifts and longer periods to stroll and be on the trolley!
January 28th, 2017 – LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner – Steventon’s
FYI
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?
Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises October 8th.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.
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Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
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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
Just in time for National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ascentra Credit Union is proud to receive the prestigious Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) national designation. Ascentra officially becomes the first Juntos Avanzamos designated credit union to serve the Western Illinois and Eastern Iowa region and will celebrate with a special ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at their branch located at 3005 7th Street, Moline. The Oct. 5 event will go from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will begin with a ceremony that will highlight the contributions of Ascentra and the credit union industry in efforts to empower the fastest growing segment of our country, Hispanics. After the ceremony appetizers will be available and entertainment will feature music from The Crooked Cactus Band.
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
Retail space for rent in downtown LeClaire 106 South Cody Road; will be available on October 31, 2016. The building (800 sq. ft.) is between Zaruba's & Aunt Hattie's. Get more information at Aunt Hattie’s. 563-289-2228
Space for Rent in the Old Mill House 400 sq. ft. for office or shop. Contact John at 309-314-7702, or Deb at 309-314-2800
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!
October 7 – First Friday
October 8 – Twilight Sightseeing Cruise
October 9 – Apple Fest
October 29 – Witches’ Walk
October 31 – Trick or Treating in LeClaire
November 4 - First Friday
November 26 – Small Business Saturday
December 2 – First Friday
December 3 – First Saturday
December 2-4 – Christmas in LeClaire
