LECLAIRE, Iowa. The LeClaire Lions Club presents "Apple Fest on the River" in LeClaire, Iowa on the Levee and downtown on Sunday, October 12, 2014. It is a 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 huge truckload of pumpkins and gourds. Other vendors include kettle corn, hand made aprons, sweaters, purses, jewelry, bath items, copper jewelry, garden art and many other 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 that includes face painting, beanbag toss, other children's games, and a jump house.
Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping, dining, and touring.
The Lions Club's involvement in LeClaire includes various community improvements. The Club has made donations to the LeClaire Police Department, LeClaire and Princeton Fire Departments, LeClaire Library, Levee improvements, Parks and Recreation, and they provide a $1,000 college scholarship to a local Pleasant Valley high school student every year. They have offered financial support for the Scott County Freedom Rock project.
They also assist those in the community in need of glasses and hearing aids. Proceeds from the Apple Fest help further the LeClaire Lions Club's community efforts.
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