03 Jun 2015

32nd Annual Second Fiddle Sale is June 17-20

By Q C S O

Great Fun and Great Finds Combine for a Great Time
Quad Cities' Biggest and Best Rummage Sale is Still Accepting Items

Davenport, IA, June 1, 2015 - The Quad City Symphony Orchestra's (QCSO) Volunteers for Symphony (VfS) aren't done yet with this season. Even after the spectacular Cello-bration! VfS still has the energy to put on its 32^nd Annual Second Fiddle Sale, the Quad Cities biggest and best rummage sale. The sale is June 17-20, 2015 at the historic Moline Public Library.

The sale begins with the Preview Party on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. For $10 you get first pick of the best items. The Preview Party ticket includes appetizers and wine along with a special silent auction and music by the Quad City Symphony Youth Orchestra.

The sale continues with free admission Thursday, June 18-Saturday, June 20, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. On Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - noon you can get 50% off most items and from noon - 2:00 p.m. you can fill-a-bag with most items for just $5. Hot items include painted cellos, a U.S. Cavalry saddle, antique gurney, Japanese plates, clocks, paintings, a Cuisinart and more.

Have something to donate? VfS accepts gently used items for sale and funds raised support QCSO music education engagement programs reaching more than 10,000 students each year. Drop off dates are now through June 13, Mondays, noon - 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Virtually any items are accepted except for entertainment centers, console TVs, skis and equipment, mattresses, treadmills, large appliances, pianos and organs, pool tables and anything with propane.

"This is a fun event that everyone enjoys and has stood the test of time. We are delighted about how the community donates some of the best items and I'm particularly proud of the amazing hard work and dedication of our volunteers who pull this off," commented Benjamin Loeb, QCSO executive director.

The 32^nd Annual Second Fiddle Sale is a fun day out for everyone in the family and is held at the former Moline Public Library, 504 17^th Street, Moline, IL.

More information and tickets for the Preview Party are available at www.qcso.org.

02 Jun 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 05/29/15

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 05/29/2015

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Dr. Sinan Gocmen - Abundant Health Chiropractic - 878 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA. It's the mission of Abundant Health Chiropractic to improve the face of health in the Quad Cities one person, one family, one community at a time. info@getabundanthealth.com www.getabundanthealth.com

CALENDAR

June 1^st - 30^th - Expressions in Threads - All Iowa Shop Hop Statewide event - 94 quilt shops including Expressions in Threads. Iowa Patriotic fabrics for this year's theme. Customers can bring in AISH passports to be stamped and purchase the AISH magazine that contains detailed maps, patterns, articles and more. Prizes are awarded through AISH organization for many customers. For more information, go to special events page, Expressions in Threads website http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/news-about-special-quilting-events.htm

June 2^nd - Princeton Community Center - Coffee and Conversation - Hosted by Keith & Co.

Everyone is welcome - free coffee and a treat 8-10:00 a.m.. Keith and Deb have owned and operated their screen printing business in Princeton for 18 years. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to sponsor this monthly activity. Call City Hall at 563-289-5315 to sign up for the following months.

June 5^th - Jones St Java House will upgrade your coffee to the next size when you purchase a wrap or breakfast sandwich on!

June 5^th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

* Antique Archaeology open until 6pm

* Artswork open until 7pm

* Aunt Hattie's open late

* Blue Iguana - Salsa night! Stop in and try the new blue agave infused lager, Oculto!

* Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Live Music - Bobby Ray Bunch - 7:30. Restaurant Specials.

* Grasshoppers will be open late

* Isabel Bloom open until 7pm

* Jones St Java House open until 7pm

* Mississippi River Distilling Company open until 8pm. Fun food and cocktail sampling and the release of this year's batch of Pride of the Wapsi Strawberry Vodka,

* Unique Recycled Creations open until 7pm with goodies

* Wide River Winery Tasting Room open until 8pm - live music by H.C. Wallace

* Restaurants and many other shops open late!

June 5^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. H.C. Wallace

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales Garage Sale Guides will be available online at www.visitleclaire.com, at the LeClaire Information Center (122 N. Cody Road), LeClaire Community Library, and LeClaire City Hall by May 31st.

June 12^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Lewis Knudsen

June 12^th - Steventon's - Live Music Tucker & Douglas 6 - 9pm.

June 12^th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

June 13^th - Kid Picker's Flea Market 10am-4pm. Come browse the Kid Pickers' (ages 7-13) finds at a real flea market. Fuel your child's interest in history, business, and collecting by seeing what other kids have for sale on the LeClaire Levee, 100 Front Street. The whole American Picker gang will be there and History Channel will be filming. Rain date is June 14.

June 13^th - The Twilight will be offering 1-½ hour sightseeing cruises to compliment the Kid Picker's Flea Market. Cruises depart at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Board 15 minutes prior. Tickets will be on sale beginning at 11am on June 13. $15 per adult / $9 kids 10-4 / 3 years and under free. Cash bar will be available but no food.

June 13th-21^st - Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in Quad Cities' Museum Week. It started with an idea, and now nineteen Quad Cities museums are partnering to create an entire week of fun activities, special events and exhibits to showcase the vibrant history of our region. LeClaire's own Buffalo Bill Museum will hold Guided Tours of the Lone Star Steamboat (admission charged) June 13, 14 and 20, 21, Noon to 5 p.m.

June 14^th - Buffalo Bill Museum will be partnering in a "Cody Trail Passport" program, noon-5p.m., admission charged. Enjoy a special, self-guided tour of four fascinating Iowa historic sites along the Cody Trail. Pick up a "Cody Trail Passport Self-Guided Tour" at any of the participating locations to plan your driving adventure. The tour includes the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead in Princeton, and the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and Alexander Brownlie Sod House in Long Grove. Have your passport stamped at each location for a chance to win a gift basket filled with souvenirs from all four historic sites. Drop fully-stamped passport in an entry box at any location. For more information, contact the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front Street, LeClaire, www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com Phone 563-289-5580.

June 19^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Whoozdads?

June 20^th - All We Need Is Love Music Festival LeClaire Pavilion and several downtown businesses - Live Music and more!

June 20^th - The 8th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing at the Olathea Golf Course to benefit the Buffalo Bill Museum. 18 hole, four-person, best ball tournament with 9am shotgun start. $65/person includes cart, lunch, prizes at every hole, and free photo. There will be Mulligans available for purchase, a cash award on two flights, and a $10,000 hole-in-one prize! Don't golf? You can enjoy lunch for $7 and bid on all the great silent auction items. Contact Olathea at 563-289-4653, Packy Huettman at 563-289-5971, or Steve Suiter at 563-370-2386 for reservations.

June 20^th - Blue Iguana Opening Early at 10:00 for Cars & Coffee

June 20th - Blue Iguana Sangria Saturday! ($4 pints / $14 pitchers)

June 21^st - Bierstube Father's Day Brunch 7am- 1pm. Lunch menu at 11am. Adults (13+)- $13.95. 6-12 years old- $7.95. Kids 5 and under FREE. Bottomless mimosas available for $8 during breakfast!

June 21^st - Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits - Father's Day Beer and BBQ Event. $15 for a sampling of beers and BBQ. From Noon-2 enjoy the perfect gift for Dad, Beer and BBQ! Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.

June 21^st - Steventons Father's Day Brunch 10am-2pm. Please call ahead for reservations. 563-289-3600.

June 22^nd - Economic Development Meeting - City Hall - 8a.m.

June 22nd - Expressions in Threads - singer/songwriter AnnMarie Rowland performing and hosting a show-and-tell to kick off the nationwide Row by Row Experience. 11:00 a.m. AnnMarie Rowland's performance will appeal to all those who love quilts. There is no charge, but in order to have a guaranteed seat, customers must call and reserve their spot. 563-289-1447. For more information, go to http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803015

June 23rd - An Afternoon of Euchre at the Princeton Community Center. Meet at 11:30 to order lunch from Go Fish! or just arrive by 12:45 for Euchre. Coffee and dessert provided. We play until 3:00p.m. Bonnie Sparks-Gray 563-332-5951 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and others.

June 26^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Black Velvet Band

June 26^th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

June 27^th - French Market Day

June 28th - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Wine Tasting 3-5pm - 15 wines for $15.00

SAVE THE DATE

July 18^th - LeClaire High School Reunion For All Who Attended LeClaire Township Schools before 1960. Pleasant Valley Community School District High School Cafeteria, Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA. Doors open 3p.m. Buffet Dinner, 5-7p.m. Program 7p.m. Commemorative T-Shirts - $10.00. $18 per person. Reservations Required. Guests Welcome! Contact Marie Spinsby, 563-289-4588.

FYI

Expressions in Threads - The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide event that runs from June 21st through September 8th in which participating shops create a unique quilt row created by each, individual shop, based on a central theme, this year's them is water. Customers can travel to participating shops like Expressions in Threads and collect the row we've created, along with our shop's license plate, specially designed for the Row by Row event. For more information, go to: http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803020

LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6p.m.

Another round of $10,000 was awarded to area students to help pay for their college costs as part of the Ascentra Credit Union Scholarship Competition. There were five $1,000 scholarships available for high school students planning to enter college. The other five $1,000 scholarships were for members age 19 or over, considered non-traditional or continuing education students. All entries are judged on their essay, resume, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer services and work experience. The competition is announced every October with the deadline in March of the following year. Official rules may be picked up at any of our branches or found online at ww.ascentra.org/scholarships.

Bierstube -

Summer Kitchen Hours

Sunday- 7am-10pm

Monday- Thursday 10:30am-10pm

Friday- 10:30am-12am

Saturday- 7am-12am

Karaoke every 2nd & 4th Fridays from 9pm-1am.

New Late night Happy Hour 9pm-1am!

Late night Menu available 9pm-12am!

Blue Iguana has new weekly drink specials:

Margarita Mondays - $2 Off Margaritas

Iguana Tuesdays - $4 Wanna Iguanas

Wednesday Wells - $3 Well Drinks

Thirsty Thursday - $4 MRDC Feature Drink

Feature Friday - $4 Featured Drink

Sangria Saturdays - $4 Pints/$14 Pitchers

Draft Sunday - $1 Off Draft Beers

Join Crane & Pelican Café every Thursday evening from 5-9pm for Sliders & Suds. For $10, you get three gourmet sliders with their house made chips, and for $5 you get three 8 oz. sample pours of beer!

Faithful Pilot - May, June, July, and August Specials - And Come Check Out Our New Menu!

Mondays - Half Priced Martini's

Tuesdays - Tequila Tuesday $5.00 unique, and interesting tequila cocktails for $5.00

Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night

Thursday - $1.00 Oysters & Buckets of Beer on the patio

Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11-2 - yes Brunch is back at The Pilot on Saturdays!

Sunday - reserved for wine tastings and private events.

Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill Summer Dinner Specials have started! Monday: Burger Baskets Tuesday: Tacos - Wednesday: 50 cent Wings - Thursday: BBQ Ribs - All day Sunday: Jumbo Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

Jones St. Java House has fresh, tasty wraps for lunch in addition to morning pastries, coffee, tea, and other beverages.

Princeton Community Center The fourth Wednesday of each month through October we will have An Afternoon of Euchre beginning around 12:30 p.m. Anyone interested in lunch can meet at 11:30 a.m. and we will order from Go Fish (lunch is on their own) and have it delivered to the Center with Euchre to start after that. Zion Lutheran co-sponsors the event. There will be coffee and dessert included. There will be no fee to play, just enjoy a fun afternoon near the Mississippi.

The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation will host its first fundraising event with the Inaugural Paul Lensmeyer Golf Outing on Sept. 28, 2015 at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. The event will include a four-person scramble, box lunch and awards reception following the golf outing. Register now by visiting following the golf outing link on the foundation website located at www.ascentra.org/foundation. Following the link, people can register to golf and companies may also partake in special sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Event Coordinator Ally Herr at 563-344-2279 or email mktg@ascentra.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. Board Meetings are held the 4^th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Wednesday evening program: Halftime! For kids, 5-11 years old. It's half way through the week - and it's a time of fun for the kids. We meet from 5:30-7pm, every Wednesday - there is school, through May 6. We serve dinner, play games, have a lesson and a craft. Have your child join us for a week or two to see what we are doing. We are located across from Bridgeview Elementary School, at 200 South 12th street. For more information, call Pastor Melody at 563-381-7777.

Pick up the new 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.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Riverview Apartment for Rent - Downtown LeClaire. One Bedroom. $1250/month. Call 563-940-3742 for more information.

Commercial Property for Rent - 1405 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 2,500 SF newly constructed office/retail space. Co-Tenant Snap Fitness. Owner will subdivide space. Private parking lot. ADA compliant. Contact: Meg Halligan, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, mhalligan@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000 Website Link: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7032508

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.

Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

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 5^th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales

June 13^th - Kid Picker's Flea Market (rain date, June 14^th)

June 20^th - Cars & Coffee on the LeClaire Levee

June 20^th - All We Need Is Love Music Festival

June 27th - French Market Day

Tug Fest - August 13-15

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

June 9^th - Big Dave and Holly's - Lunch - noon

July 14^th - Blue Iguana - Lunch - noon

02 Jun 2015

Visit the Freight House Farmers' Market in June

By Jeff Ignatius

Strawberries!

It is that great time of year when fresh local produce and fruits are at the Market. Come out and check the variety.

See more deliciousness by clicking here.

01 Jun 2015

Gumbo Ya Ya is all about the Mardi Gras experience!

By Micaela Booth

Gumbo Ya Ya - Mardi Gras in The District returns on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, 2015. This unique two-night festival brings the atmosphere of New Orleans to downtown Rock Island. New Orleans style jazz, Creole, zydeco, and funk music will thrill your ears, while Louisiana style food will electrify your taste buds!

Gumbo Ya Ya, one of The District's signature events, is held on the Great River Plaza, on 2nd Avenue between 17th and 19th Streets, in downtown Rock Island, IL. Admission prices are $9 for a one-night ticket and $14 for a two-night ticket, and children 12 and under are free. Gumbo Ya Ya starts at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday.
With more food vendors selling Louisiana style food than ever before, you are sure to find something delicious to satisfy your craving at Gumbo Ya Ya. Of course there will be plenty of gumbo! Other Louisiana entrees include; fried alligator, frog legs, crabcakes, beignets, muffalettas, Cajun shrimp skewers, red beans & rice, low country boil, oyster po' boys, and much more! We also have plenty of options for those who are not looking for Cajun food including; fried chicken, gyros, shiskabobs, chicken wraps, taco salads, and much more! The food selection will wow the attendees this year!

A variety of craft and merchandise vendors will give the feel of the "French Quarter Marketplace". Handmade, jewelry, ethnic clothing, incense, novelty items, are just a few of the products that will be sold. Official Gumbo Ya Ya t-shirts will be on sale for $15; along with Mardi Gras beads, and masks!

The band line up for Gumbo Ya Ya features an incredible variety of musicians, three of which will be traveling all the way from Louisiana. While a Mardi Gras party is not a Mardi Gras party without Zydeco, Gumbo Ya Ya will have a mix of musical performances including: Zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans Jazz, and funk.

If you ever been to Mardi Gras you will know that seeing the Mardi Gras Indians is a rare treat. Cha Wa is a New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians band on the rise. In May they performed at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fesitval, and on Saturday night of Gumbo Ya Ya they will give the festival a performance like it has never seen before. Cha Wa has been described as "funk with feathers", and they are sure to make you get up and dance! Cha Wa, meaning "We're coming for ya!" is a slang phrase used by every Mardi Gras Indian tribe. If you're lucky enough to find yourself on the corner of Second and Dryades on Mardi Gras Day, you will hear "Cha Wa" chanted in celebration throughout the streets. Make sure to put on your dancing shoes for Cha Wa! Mardi Gras Indians' history dates back to 1885 in Crescent City. More details about the culture of Mardi Gras Indians can be found in the HBO series "Treme".

01 Jun 2015

Join us for summer events and classes!

By Quad Cities Food Hub

Eat, Learn, Shop and Grow with us in June

6/6/15 Why use a Rain Barrel with River Action 10-11

6/6/15 Natural Pest Management with Carla Jacquet 11-12

The easiest way to avoid pest damage in the garden is to take preventative measures to avoid problems before they start.

Local farmer and horticulture specialist, Carla Jaquet will talk about natural pest management and preventative methods to ensure a healthy garden.

Discussions will include :

Methods that limit (plant) loss to pests - including insects, disease, weeds, and animals.
Best practices to minimize damage to the environment and human health, and lessen financial costs associated with pest control.
Plant disease.
Commonly used organic pesticides.

Cost: $10.00

Garden Series and related events made possible, in part, by a grant to EICCD from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

6/6/15 Kids Activity Table in Partnership with Davenport Parks and Recreation 10-noon

6/13/15 10-12 Water Based Medicine with Natalie Hessell $15

The Class: Students will learn about the plants that grow around us, their nutritional and medicinal properties. Students will learn how to gather these plants ethically, store and how to put these plants into use. Students will be able to see examples for identification as well as sample different variations of herbs.

6/16/15 Strawberry Jam class $15 Learn how to make strawberry jam!
$15

Students will take home a jar of jam and a Ball Canning Book

6-9 pm (if you are coming from work and need to eat during the class, please feel free to do so)

Learn how to hull and clean a strawberry, to make a strawberry jam and a jelly, how to do a boiling water bath and to how use several pieces of kitchen equipment needed for jam making. Taught by Kim Dollieslager.

6/23/14
Taste of June! 6-8 pm
Enjoy locally-sourced heavy hors d'oeuvres on the deck above the Food Hub overlooking the Mississippi River and Downtown Davenport. It is a not-to-be-missed special event. Purchase discounted tickets for $20 each before June 16 and $25 after. Proceeds benefit the Quad Cities Food Hub.

6/27/15 How to make Natural Beauty Products with Mary Paoli of Whoa Nelly!

Saturday, June 27

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Cost $14

This hands-on workshop is all about nutrition for your skin. Learn how to prepare natural skin care products using fresh ingredients and natural alternatives to the synthetic chemicals commonly found in commercial products. We'll begin with a floral facial steam followed by a mask, sugar lip scrub and natural moisturizer. You will leave the class with a small bottle of custom facial oil and a hand-out with additional ideas and recipes. Please bring a hair tie and be prepared to get a little messy. Mary Paoli owns and operates Whoa Nelli which creates all-natural home and skin care products in Rock Island, IL.

6/27/15 Alpaca petting zoo with Little Creek Alpaca
12-3pm DEMOS: Come and learn where yarn comes from! Raw alpaca fiber will be carded and spun into a finished product to show the different stages from raw to finish. This event is free. Participants will be able to purchase fiber from the QC Food Hub.

RSVP for our classes

Our events and programs are for YOU!

Please RSVP for any of the above classes to Bambi or purchase a ticket online for events. We work hard to bring quality programs to our community so please be sure to RSVP while it's fresh on your mind to ensure the class isn't cancelled!

28 May 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 5/29 - 6/4/2015

By QC Chamber

Looking to start your weekend off with some laughs? River Music Experience presents the Randy and Mr. Lahey Show tomorrow featuring a night of comedy and good fun. Prepare yourself for a day of music for all ages on Saturday with the Community Drum Circle, Kidz Days at RME, Reed All About It and the Quinns, and Deja vu Rendezvous with The Fez and The Low Down. Get your art fix, too, by checking out the When Colors Play Art Exhibit in the RME Gallery.

The Davenport RAGBRAI team hosts a Community Rally on Tuesday at the Freight House. Ride on down to ask questions about the ride, sign up for volunteer opportunities, learn tips from the Quad Cities Bicycle Club, and more. Be sure to swing by the Farmers Market, Quad Cities Food Hub, Fresh Deli, and Front Street Brewery Tap Room while you're around!

If you haven't already, stop by the Figge and browse the Yuriko Yamaguchi Exhibition before it closes Sunday afternoon. Full of organic, web-like sculptures made from leaves, seed pods, and more, this unique exhibit is one you won't want to miss. On Thursday, join the Figge for the Opening Reception of i <3 Figge. This exhibit features artwork from area students showcasing what the Figge means to them. Don't forget about the Wine & Art session that evening, too.

With a focus on urban landmarks of the Quad Cities and action shots of local skateboarders, the photos of Creative Arts Academy student Nathan Cunningham are sure to impress while on display at L&D 15 this weekend. Come see how he captured the area's vitality through various photos during the Light Way Exhibit on Saturday. Save some time to shimmy through the unique retail items at L&D 15, too!

Bowling, dancing, and sampling new food and drink...find it all at Blackhawk Bowl and Martini Lounge tomorrow! Prestige Music will be spinning your favorite dance hits as the crew debuts their new martini list and pub menu. So gather up some friends and enjoy an evening of new drink specials, games of bowling for $5, and upbeat live music.

See you downtown! For more events and activities, click here

22 May 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 05/22/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CALENDAR

May 22^nd - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Pieces of Candy

May 22^nd - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

May 25^th - Memorial Day Services. At 10:30am, Glendale Cemetery, Veterans will place a wreath at the cemetery's flag memorial. At 11am, at Bridgeview Elementary School, 316 S. 12th St., a service will be conducted with LeClaire Councilman and Army Sgt. First Class, Justin Graff, will be speaking. The Pleasant Valley 9th Grade Concert Band will be performing.

May 25^th Memorial Day - Lighting Dedication to Celebrate the Completion of the Scott County Freedom Rock 8:30pm, south end of LeClaire Levee. A service will be conducted with LeClaire Councilman and Army Sgt. First Class, Justin Graff, and LeClaire Mayor, Bob Scannell will be speaking. There will also be a prayer service and bagpipe performance. The completed Scott County Freedom Rock with landscaping will be lit for the first time.

May 25^th - Memorial Day - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - CLOSED

May 26^th - An Afternoon of Euchre at the Princeton Community Center. Meet at 11:30 to order lunch from Go Fish! or just arrive by 12:45 for Euchre. Coffee and dessert provided. We play until 3:00p.m. Bonnie Sparks-Gray 563-332-5951 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and others.

May 28th - An Evening with Jessica Crate, Elite Athelete and Entrepreneur - The Snow Lodge Masonic Temple, LeClaire 113 S. Cody Road, 6:30pm. Jessica Crate is an Elite runner, World Class Triathlete, USATF Coach, Yoga Instructor, business woman, and Entrepreneur! She will speak on nutrition, sports training, and her secret to success, while motivating both athletes and individuals to pursue their passions with the heart of a CHAMPION, even in the midst of adversity! If you're an entrepreneur at heart, don't miss this! Jessica has worked for top pharmaceutical companies, & witnessed first-hand the neglect modern science has for curing diseases.... while these companies invest billions into patent profits, just to mask the symptoms of underlying illness. RSVP Jane Deters, Clinton Floral 563-249-3586

May 29^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Black Velvet Band

May 31st - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Wine Tasting 3-5pm 15 wines for $15.00 and of course small bites from Chef Robert

JUNE

June 2^nd - Princeton Community Center - Coffee and Conversation - Hosted by Keith & Co. Everyone welcome - free coffee and a treat 8-10:00 a.m.. Keith and Deb have owned and operated their screen printing business in Princeton for 18 years. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to sponsor this monthly activity. Call City Hall at 563-289-5315 to sign up for the following months.

June 5^th - Jones St Java House will upgrade your coffee to the next size when you purchase a wrap or breakfast sandwich on!

June 5^th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

* Antique Archaeology open until 6pm

* Artswork open until 7pm

* Aunt Hattie's open late

* Blue Iguana - Salsa night! Stop in and try the new blue agave infused lager, Oculto!

* Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Live Music - Bobby Ray Bunch - 7:30. Restaurant Specials.

* Grasshoppers will be open late

* Isabel Bloom open until 7pm

* Jones St Java House open until 7pm

* Mississippi River Distilling Company open until 8pm. Fun food and cocktail sampling and the release of this year's batch of Pride of the Wapsi Strawberry Vodka,

* Unique Recycled Creations open until 7pm with goodies

* Wide River Winery Tasting Room open until 8pm - live music by H.C. Wallace

* Restaurants and many other shops open late!

June 5^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. H.C. Wallace

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales Go to http://www.visitleclaire.com/garage_sale_signup.html by May 22 to list your garage sale. Garage Sale Guides will be available online at www.visitleclaire.com, at the LeClaire Information Center (122 N. Cody Road), LeClaire Community Library, and LeClaire City Hall by May 31st.

June 12^th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Lewis Knudsen

June 12^th - Steventon's - Live Music Tucker & Douglas 6 - 9pm.

June 12^th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

June 13th - Kid Pickers Only Flea Market! 10am - 4pm

If your kids are between the ages 7-13 and have junk & collectibles to sell, don't miss the chance for them to be vendors at a real flea market just for KIDS! Fuel your child's interest in history, business, and collecting by letting them set up and vend their own booth at a real flea market just for kids. They will learn from each other, gain valuable experience, and have fun!

WHO: Kids aged 7-13 only!

WHAT: A real, live flea market for kids, by kids.

WHERE: LeClaire Levee 100 Front Street LeClaire, IA

WHY: To encourage your kids' love of collecting, buying & selling, and to offer them a valuable true to life experience of being a picker!

HOW: Just click the link below to get your kids signed up today. Deadline: May 25, 2015.

https://kidpickerfleamarket.wufoo.com/forms/ze5p0r0hcehwd/Rain date is June 14.

Sponsored by Antique Archaeology LeClaire, Iowa

June 14^th, noon to 5p.m., the Buffalo Bill Museum will be partnering in a "Cody Trail Passport" program, admission charged. Enjoy a special, self-guided tour of four fascinating Iowa historic sites along the Cody Trail. Pick up a "Cody Trail Passport Self-Guided Tour" at any of the participating locations to plan your driving adventure. The tour includes the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead in Princeton, and the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and Alexander Brownlie Sod House in Long Grove. Have your passport stamped at each location for a chance to win a gift basket filled with souvenirs from all four historic sites. Drop fully-stamped passport in an entry box at any location. For more information, contact the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front Street, LeClaire, www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com Phone 563-289-5580.