09 Jan 2015

Blues Society Presents Trivia Night Thursday January 15 Fundraiser for Iowa Acts at the International Blues Challenge

By Jared Johnson

The Mississippi Valley Blues Society invites the public to attend a FUNraiser /Trivia Night on Thursday, January 15th at the River Music Experience, 129 Main Street, Davenport, IA. Doors for competitors and spectators open at 6:30pm, and competition begins at 7:00pm.  Proceeds from the event will go to defray expenses for two Quad-Cities groups chosen to attend the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN January 20-24:  The Mercury Brothers will represent the entire state of Iowa at the competition, and Sarah Hanson and Jesse Barger will participate in the International Youth Showcase.

Those wishing to test their music trivia knowledge can enter the competition by registering their team of 5 at the door for $75. Or, there is a $20 buy-in for each individual member that would like to attend. Individuals are encouraged to participate even if they do not have a team. Donations also will be accepted at the door. Paid admission will include trivia, prizes, live music, and complimentary hors d'oeuvres.

The 2015 International Blues Challenge, held in downtown Memphis in the Beale Street Historic District, marks 31 years of blues musicians from around the world competing for cash, prizes, and industry recognition. The world's largest gathering of blues acts represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its  affiliated organizations for blues bands, solo/duo blues acts, and youth ready to take their acts to the international stage.

As affiliates of the Blues Foundation, The Mississippi Valley Blues Society (Quad Cities) and Central Iowa Blues Society (Des Moines, IA) are proud to be sending Mercury Brothers to compete in the International Band challenge. They won both the preliminary round and the final round of the Iowa Blues Challenge in the Spring of 2014.   Sarah Hanson (17), and Jesse Barger (16) were chosen to represent the Mississippi Valley Blues Society in the International Youth Showcase by exhibiting exceptional artistry and dedication to playing the blues during the Iowa Blues Challenge Solo/Duo Competition.

Trivia questions will be selected from various versions of music history books, and will combine general music content with some exclusively blues subjects. Sample questions: "Which 'King of the Blues' came from Texas?"  "Which Chuck Berry tune did The Beach Boys steal for their worldwide hit 'Surfin' USA'?"

Trivia Night is fun competition and entertainment for the whole family.  If you are not a "Music Wisenheimer" you are still welcome to come to observe and cheer on your favorite team! All proceeds for the MVBS Trivia Night will go towards the Mercury Brothers and Sarah/Jesse for IBC expenses, and are tax deductible.

Any questions call: 563-349-0594.

09 Jan 2015

Pulling Back the Shades An Evening with Dannah Gresh

By New Anthem

6:30 to 8:00 PM January 22nd, 2015

Bettendorf High School

Performing Arts Center

3333 - 18th Street

Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

Limited open seating.

(Doors open at 5:30 pm)

Register at: www.shadesqc.com

Registration fee is only $5.00!

90 minutes to inform, equip and empower all women

Do you know any women of faith who have read or are considering reading literature like the Fifty Shades of Grey series? This night is meant to start the conversation about God's plan for sex and intimacy and the real dangers that women face when we slip or stumble outside of that plan.

In a grey shaded world it is time for women to have an informed and compassionate conversation about God's purpose for sex and intimacy. Guest author Dannah Gresh will help us discover the longing of every woman's heart and God's plan for intimacy in our lives. 

Everyone registered by Jan. 15 will receive a free copy of the book

Pulling Back the Shades by Dannah Gresh and Dr. Juli Slattery.

Registration cost is only $5.00

Register at: www.shadesqc.com

Open seating is limited.

Questions:

Will reading Fifty Shades of Grey really affect my marriage?  Yes!

I haven't read the book. Should I come? Yes! It may be a daughter, aunt or friend you care about...

Register at: www.shadesqc.com

08 Jan 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 1/9 - 1/15

By QC Chamber
Hear familiar songs and sounds not just once, but twice this week when River Music Experience hosts its Deja vu Rendezvous series. Tomorrow, hang out with the always popular Soul Storm, a group of funky musicians who cover everything from pop and rock to soul and R&B! Next Thursday, "Deadheads" can get their Grateful Dead fix with Terrapin Flyer. Be sure to support local band Deadroots at their final show on Saturday, too!

L&D 15 opens it's first monthly art exhibit on Saturday. Featuring a mixture of photographic collages, paintings, and mixed media sculptures, the Remnants of Earth exhibition by Tom Awad investigates both physical and emotional matters. Awad will also be in the shop on Sunday to give an artist talk during this week's Meet Your Maker event.

Venture School, a six week program for entrepreneurs, is coming to the Quad Cities! Ignite Quad Cities, the University of Iowa Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, and EICC have partnered together to provide entrepreneurs a program designed to accelerate the startup process while increasing entrepreneurs' chances for success. Attend one of two informational sessions next Thursday at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce office downtown for more information.

Interested in setting both professional and personal goals? The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities hosts this month's Network at Noon right here in downtown Davenport. Gain insight into how to set and how to achieve your goals in this interactive lunch session on Tuesday over at the Radisson Quad Cities Plaza. For more 2015 networking events, check out their calendar of events here!

Icestravaganza 2015 is next Saturday, January 17! Head out to our new location at the  Freight House to watch award-winning ice sculptor, Dawson List, carve ice sculptures live on site. This event will offer FREE indoor kid's activities including a cookie decorating station, crafts, story time, and more. The Farmers Market will remain open until 4 p.m. so you can shop local, too! Don't forget to hop to River's Edge for public ice skating, as well.

Later that evening, come on back for a night of heavy hors d'oeuvres from Front Street Brewery, a live DJ set by Just Let Go, a cash bar with a vodka luge, and good company during the Icestravaganza After-Party. After-Party tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here!  The event is located on the second floor of the Freight House and its going to be a good time with a great river view!

See you downtown!  For more events, click here
07 Jan 2015

Wings of Life display takes visitors through the life stages of eagles

By Amber O'Brien

Bald Eagle Days exhibit presented by Modern Woodmen of America

From starting a family to adjusting to an empty nest, Modern Woodmen's Wings of Life exhibit is designed to delight and inform eagle lovers of all ages. As guests interact with the activities, they'll learn about eagle families and their similarities to human families.

The 1,400-square-foot exhibit includes family-friendly, interactive activities and giveaways for visitors. Modern Woodmen has sponsored Bald Eagle Days for over 25 years.

Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 - 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015 - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Avenue, Rock Island

Visual opportunities:

  • Children participating in activities while learning about the life stages of bald eagles.

  • Volunteers assisting children at eagle-themed mini golf, coloring and glider stations.

  • A portrait station where families can take their free "Wings of Life" photograph.

  • Vibrant bald eagle photos and trivia signs

07 Jan 2015

Enter the Bacon Contest at the 2nd Annual BBB

By Anne Wachal

Churches United of the Quad City Area is pleased to announce our second annual Big Bacon Bonanza to be held on Saturday, February 28th from 4 to 7pm at the River Center. With local food and restaurant venders we are having a wonderful event !!!  This year we have included the  the Dani Lynn Howe Band and Danielle Dimovski host of BBQ Crawl which airs on the Travel Channel and expert and chef of all things Barbeque!!!

NEW TO BBB THIS YEAR - The Bacon Challenge!!!!
You could win an opportunity to meet and or cook with Danielle at Big Bacon Bonanza by entering....The Bacon Challenge! To enter is simple: make something amazing that involves bacon. We know, bacon is already pretty amazing on its own - therein lies the challenge! Dress it up, build with it, and get creative with your porcine bounty. The challenge is to make something both original and bacon-related. If it's about bacon, it's eligible. Danielle will evaluate the recipes and choose two winners: one adult and one youth (17and under). Both will have an opportunity to meet her and help with the cooking demonstration of the winning bacon creation.

Submit a Step by Step recipe that demonstrates your creativity, skill, and facility with bacon. Be sure to document your project with lots of great photos and provide plenty of details so that others may enjoy the savory fruits of your labor. The challenge begins January 4th, 2015 and final submissions are due byJanuary 31st, 2015. All recipes will be included in the Inaugural BBB cookbook. 

Send entries to bigbaconbonanza@gmail.com or mail to BBB at 2535 Tech Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Please include NAME, AGE and CONTACT INFORMATION. Questions? Call us at 563-332-5002.  Complete rules are also available from any of the aforementioned contacts.

05 Jan 2015

Free "Exploring World Religions" class from UUCQC

By Unitarian Universalists

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
3707 Eastern Avenue
Davenport, IA 52807
563-359-0816

Unitarian Universalist of the Quad Cities, 3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA 52807 is hosting a year-long "Exploring World Religions" class. The class is free and open to the public. Come as you can, miss when you need to. Each session will be 6:30-8 p.m. Schedule is as follows:

Monday, January 19 - Introduction & Hinduism, Part I

Monday, February 16 - Hinduism, Part II

Monday, March 16 - Judaism, Part I

Monday, April 20 - Judaism, Part II

Monday, May 18 - Asian & African

Monday, June 15 - Islam, Part I

Monday, July 20 - Islam, Part II

Monday, August 17 - Native American & Earth-based

Monday, September 21 - Buddhism, Part I

Monday, October 19 - Buddhism, Part II

Monday, November 16 - Christianity, Part I

Monday, December 21 - Christianity, Part II, and Conclusion

Please email the UUCQC office at office@uucqc.org, call us at 563-359-0816 or visit our website, UUCQC.org for more information.
02 Jan 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 1/2 - 1/8

By QC Chamber
This weekend marks the end of a set of blues workshops at River Music Experience. Enjoy the final show during Winter Blues Jam Saturday as participants demonstrate all they've learned during the sessions this past year. Bringing energy and originality with them, The Way Down Wanderers perform next Thursday in the Redstone Room. Prepare yourself for fast-paced, soulful tunes through the use of banjos, mandolins, and outstanding voices.

If you haven't already, be sure to check out the Truce in the Trenches Exhibition over at the German American Heritage Center before it closes on Sunday. But alas, when one exhibition closes, another opens! Venture out Tuesday and peruse 58 quilts with a river theme in the Messipi Threads River Quilts Exhibition. GAHC also hosts an Open House weekend featuring a showing of The Monuments Men at the Figge on Saturday and a lecture on Lt. George Stout on Sunday.

Get in touch with your artsy side this week by spending an evening at Re-Cre8 Studio. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, you'll enjoy spending time with friends while following step by step instructions to create your very own masterpiece. Take a look at their monthly calendar to find a day and painting that suits you best!

Winter weather has finally arrived, which means it's almost time for Icestravaganza 2015! This year's event takes place on January 17th at the Freight House. Watch ice sculptures come to be right before your eyes, let the kids participate in arts and crafts, and wander the Farmers Market for fresh and local goods. In the evening, come on back for a night of food, drink, live music, and good fun for the ticketed Icestravaganza After Party. Stay tuned for information regarding after party ticket sales!

And more... 

30 Dec 2014

Join Rock Island Library for "APPy Hour" Next Year

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: From tracking personal fitness to family budgets, and from games to new photo editors, it seems that there's a mobile app for just about everything.

A new monthly discussion group from the Rock Island Library can help you learn more about what's new and useful in these self-contained computer applications for smartphones and tablets. "APPy Hour" will meet at 7:00 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Cool Beanz Coffeehouse, 1325 30th Street Rock Island.

The informal gathering gives smartphone and tablet owners to way to learn about new apps and to share their personal favorites with the group. The first meeting is January 14.

APPy Hours are free and open to the public, and will focus on apps of interest to adults and teens. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the coffeehouse.

Additional information about library events and services is available by visiting www.rockislandlibrary.org, following the library's Facebook and Twitter sites, or by calling 309-732-READ (7323.)

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
30 Dec 2014

Join Fitness Xpress on Jan. 3 for World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout

By Rick Martin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - According to a survey from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, 2.1 billion people - almost 30 percent of Earth's population - are either overweight or obese. America's population includes 78 million obese adults, and nearly 30 percent of U.S. children and teens are either overweight or obese.

"Obesity has become a global epidemic," said Dana VanGilder, General Manager of Fitness Xpress, a locally owned fitness club with locations in Davenport, Moline, and Iowa City. "At Fitness Xpress, we offer the Project 10 Challenge to help people in our communities to develop healthier lifestyles and slim down."

Visitors can register for the Project 10 Challenge at the Fitness Xpress website, www.fx247.com. This fitness and weight-loss program features an effective mix of exercise and eating right. Fitness Xpress has partnered with ViSalus Sciences, developers of Project 10, to provide clients with Vi-Shape, a high-protein shake mix which is integral to the program. ViSalus Sciences is a healthy lifestyle company which has developed a platform for achieving weight-loss and fitness results by encouraging participants to concentrate on losing just 10 pounds at a time.

Fitness Xpress will be part of ViSalus' upcoming World's Largest Simultaneous Group Workout. "We're working on setting a Guinness World Record," VanGilder said. "People in 11 countries will be participating." The event will be held at 11:45 a.m., Saturday, January 3. Local sites for the event will be the three Fitness Xpress locations:

109 East 50th Street, Davenport, IA 52806, 563-386-2348
4200 24th Ave Moline IL 61265, 309-797-3150
1059 Hwy 6 E., Iowa City, IA 52240, 319-351-1729

For every person who participates in the Jan. 3 event, ViSalus will donate 30 kids' meals through their Project 10 Kids program. Locally, the meals will go to the Project 10 In the Schools program, designed to help kids fighting childhood obesity, or the Backpacks for Kids program of the River Bend Foodbank.

"If 500 people participate at each location, that translates into 45,000 meals donated for local kids," VanGilder said. No purchase or membership is required to participate. To find out more or to sign up, visit www.fx247.com.

Helping the Community
According to VanGilder, the Project 10 Challenge has proven to be especially effective - and, it helps the community.

"With every 10 pounds a client loses, he or she receives a month of free membership, if they continue using the Vi-Shape shake mix," VanGilder said. "Another perk of the program is that ViSalus awards participants with ten chances to win $1,000 for every ten pounds they lose."

She noted that ViSalus offers an additional benefit to help others. "ViSalus will send 30 meals to a community charity for every 10 pounds lost by a client through the program. An excellent example of such a charity is the Backpacks for Kids Program of the River Bend Foodbank." The Backpacks for Kids Program, which is funded by John Deere, strives to make sure that children don't go hungry over the weekend when there are no school meals available.

"Fitness Xpress plans to sponsor at least 1,000 kids in the Project 10 In The Schools Program, designed to educate local overweight students and their parents in exercise, proper meal planning, and nutrition," VanGilder  said.  

VanGilder and the Fitness Xpress team invite more community members to take the Project 10 Challenge. "It's a win-win deal," she said. "It helps clients to lose weight, and it helps the community. Our goal is for at least 5,000 new people to try the program in the next six months. We want to become the Quad-Cities' transformation location."

The Fall Fashion and Gun Show
Later this year, Fitness Xpress will host their first Project 10 Fall Fashion & Gun Show. "In this case, the 'guns' are muscular arms!" Van Gilder said. "It will be a fundraising fashion show, and the models will be people who have lost weight through our plan. The models will get free outfits and makeovers. It will be held Sept. 3 at the Clarion Hotel in Davenport and will include dinner, a silent auction, and much more."

VanGilder noted that their plans for the community fit in well with the Fitness Xpress Mission, which reads: "To motivate our community towards a healthy lifestyle; to empower our members with ideas and techniques that produce results; to inspire our fitness family to discover the meaningful parts of life through the happiness of health. We change lives!"

To find out more about Fitness Xpress, visit www.fx247.com.
26 Dec 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce - Friday Announcements - 12/26/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 12/26/2014

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Hope Church - 709 Wisconsin Street, founded in LeClaire in 1931.  Pastor Matthew Darnell and Children's Pastor, Bridget Darnell, invite you to Wednesday Service 6pm and Sunday Service 10am. 563-289-4650 www.hope-church-le-claire.org

Everfield - Stephanie Hasakis.110 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Everfield is a clean beauty and personal care boutique specializing in high quality cruelty free, organic, vegan, and natural products. View Our Product Lines at shopeverfield.com. Email info@shopeverfield.com - phone 563-289-2523. Be kind, be beautiful.

ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER

The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Steventon's, LeClaire.

5:30-6:30 p.m. - Cocktails (Cash Bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 p.m. - Annual Awards

7:00 p.m. - Dinner

8:00 p.m. - Live Auction

6-10 p.m. - Live Music, Keep Off the Grass

RSVP by January 23, 2015 to First Central State Bank, or email dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance.

Checks payable to:

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 35

LeClaire, IA

If you would like to donate items for the Silent or Live Auctions, please contact dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com or take your items to First Central State Bank, LeClaire!

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

It is time to renew your membership for 2015! Membership forms have been mailed out, or you can renew your membership by going to www.leclairechamber.com and pay via Pay Pal. If you did not receive a letter and form by mail, please contact the Chamber at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and they will be immediately sent to you!

 

CALENDAR

Now - January 4th - Enright's Super Wash Annual Holiday Promotion Automatic carwash tokens are now on sale - 5 for $20!  Each token a $6.50 value. Cash, check or credit cards accepted.  Stop in and see Henry or Dennis 8:30-10:00 Mon-Fri and 8:30-3:00 weekends, subject to weather. Sign up to win carwashes and more! Weekly winners will be posted on our reader board.  Our carwash tokens make Great Holiday Gifts!

December 26th - Wide River Winery - Annual Customer Appreciation Party! We are grateful to you for your continued support of the winery. Thank you for visiting the tasting rooms in Clinton & Le Claire and the Wide River Inn in Le Claire and all of the stores that carry our wine throughout IA and IL.  You are invited to join the party on Friday, December 26! Bring family and friends to our annual customer appreciation party in Clinton and enjoy complimentary wine tastings, savory pairings with samples of appetizers and desserts and live music with The Old 57's from 2-5pm. Take advantage of the secret sales and special giveaways. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday season! For more details call 563-519-9463 www.WideRiverWinery.com

December 28th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire We return to our study of The Story, chapter 13.

December 31st - New Year's Eve the Crane & Pelican Café Open for lunch and a special dinner on New Year's Eve. 6pm & 8pm seatings, 3 course meal, $50/person. See the menu at   www.craneandpelican.com 563-289-8774.

December 31st - New Year's Eve at Faithful Pilot Seating at 6:00 & 8:30 $75.00 per person to include 4 courses.  Option for $25.00 Wine Pairing or $25.00 Beer Pairing. *Please note a credit card is required to make reservation and will be charged $25.00 for a no show.  *Not valid with any other promotion, coupon, or discount. 563-289-4156

December 31st - New Year's Eve at Steventon's in LeClaire. It's never too early to start planning your New Year's Eve! Join us at Steventon's for our Annual New Year's Eve Event. Enjoy live music provided by Hap Hazard, drinks appetizers, and our Champagne toast at Midnight! Tickets are limited for this exclusive event. Order yours before they're all gone! 563-289-3600

December 31st - New Year's Eve at Go Fish featuring live music by Malfunktion at 8pm playing 60's, 70's and 80's Classic Rock!

December 31st - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - New Year's Eve Party! For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring snack and game to share. 8p.m.-12:15a.m.

SAVE THE DATE

 

January 1st - Faithful Pilot closed

January 2nd - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8pm

Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery wine samples. www.wideriverwinery.com

Faithful Pilot - Live Music with Jordan Danielson beginning at 7:30p.m

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Aunt Hattie's - Open late!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

January 7th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Halftime! Our Wednesday night program for children from Kindergarten thru 5th grade begins again at 5:30 pm. All are welcome to our time of dinner, games, lesson, song and snack. This program will meet nearly every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm. Children are invited to come occasionally or every week.

 

January 16th-19th - Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard! Look for the LeClaire specials at http://www.qcbeatourist.com/#city-LeClaire/alpha Bierstube, Blue Iguana, Steventon's, Buffalo Bill Museum, Mississippi River Distilling Co. and more will have specials to enjoy. The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits will be open Sunday, noon-5pm for lunch.

 

January 17th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. 8-person teams; $10 per person. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Mulligans are 10 for $10. Each team may bring its own snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks. Call Debbie at 563-349-4403 or email Smith73075@aol.com to reserve a table.

 

January 18th - Faithful Pilot - Dress for Success Charity Wine Tasting beginning at Noon bring in a gently used dress for women who need to "dress" up for job interviews and receive $5.00 off a wine tasting of a selection of our wines.  We will also be open until 5:00, and serving lunch.

January 19th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8:00 a.m.

January 20th - Vino Van Gogh at Go Fish 6:00pm. Sign up on line at Vino Van Gogh on or after December 20, 2014.  We are painting Moonlit Blooms.

 

January 25th - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting 15 wines for $15.00 and of course a selection of Chef Robert's small bites.

 

January 31st, 2015 - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's.

FYI

First Central State Bank is pleased to announce they will be part of Ohnward Bancshares' college leadership internship program for the summer of 2015.  There will be a total of five positions available for college students entering their sophomore, junior or senior years.   Actual positions will be available in each of Ohnwards' member organizations including First Central State Bank with offices in DeWitt, Long Grove, LeClaire and Eldridge. These unique opportunities will combine having hands on experience with assignments in our banks as well as 1.5 days a week focused on leadership development.  Positions will be available for application beginning January 1 at www.ohnward.com, under employment opportunities.  If you have any questions, please contact First Central State Bank, or or call Ohnward Bancshares Human Resource department at 563-652-7822.

It is time again for the River Valley Optimist Club to offer their FREE basketball clinic to children grades 3-6 in the LeClaire/Bettendorf area. The clinic will be held Saturdays beginning January 31, 2015 and ending on March 7, 2015. The sessions are one hour in length and will teach basketball fundamentals while having FUN! Registration is limited so sign-up soon! Please contact Josselyn Smith at josselyn.e.smith@gmail.com or call 563-723-1877, or check out the RVOC Facebook page under River Valley Optimist Club for more information. We hope to see you there!

Ascentra Honored as 500th Branch in Regional Network of Branches. With access to over 5,000 locations, Ascentra Credit Union has joined forces with other credit unions in several states offering members more convenience by sharing locations. Shared branching is a national network of credit unions that have opened their branches to members of other credit unions.  Members can walk in and do their banking just like they would at their own credit union.  "To be the 500th shared branch of CUSN is an important milestone for Ascentra which speaks to the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement," President and CEO Dale Owen said.  "Together all shared branching credit unions now have a footprint as prominent as the largest banks in the country."

In honor of the holidays, Riverbend Signworks "updater" is a little different this time!http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Merry-Christmas----and-a-look-back-in-time-.html?soid=1111968629442&aid=1_k3cR3TZYw

Tired of dealing with messy entryways? Perhaps NOW is the time to put in a tiled floor that is both beautiful and easier to take care of. Call LeClaire Home Improvement and Construction at 563-381-7778 today to schedule a meeting to discuss ideas and solutions. We have an artisan tile layer on staff who will transform your entryway or any other room into a thing of beauty.

Faithful Pilot is open Sundays 12-5 - Wednesdays Half Priced Wine Night!

 

Stop by Steventon's every Sunday to experience our breathtaking view of the Mississippi River while enjoying our brunch menu. Our brunch menu offers a variety of options to satisfy the whole family. Only $12.95 adults / $6.00 children 10 & under.

 

The Crane & Pelican will be featuring a special Sliders & Suds menu on Thursday nights from 5pm-9pm. Every Thursday night you can come get 3 gourmet sliders and hand-cut chips for $10 and 3 8oz sample pours of our delicious beers for $5.The menu will change monthly and will be posted at www.craneandpelican.com

Bierstube is open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, 7am-11am (we will reopen daily for breakfast in the Spring)

Big Dave and Holly's hours and specials: Open 11am-8pm Monday-Saturday; closed on Sunday for the Winter. Weekday specials are: Monday - Meatloaf, Tuesday - Tacos, Wednesday - Sweet Apple Pork, Thursday - Jambalaya, and Friday - Open Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich. They also have fresh "Holly-Made" pies and soup daily and are available to cater your party. Holiday Hours: will close at 4pm on New Year's Eve and will be closed New Year's Day.

Blue Iguana's Winter hours: closed on Mondays; open Tuesday - Thursday 11am-8pm; Friday and Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday 11am-8pm

The Buffalo Bill Museum will be open winter hours, every day from 9am-4pm and Sunday from noon-4pm. Visit their gift shop for great gift ideas!

 

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 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

From the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire to you and your family: May you and your family receive God's deep blessing, Love, this year and throughout 2015! Please join us at the First Presbyterian Church in LeClaire, 200 S. 12th Street; across from Bridgeview Elementary School. We dress casually and welcome children of all ages. Noisy babies and children are welcome in worship (we consider their noise to be a joyful song to the Lord) or, if parents prefer, in our nursery, which is staffed by 2 loving adults.

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Halftime! Our Wednesday night program for children from Kindergarten thru 5th grade begins again at 5:30 pm. All are welcome to our time of dinner, games, lesson, song and snack. This program will meet nearly every Wednesday from 5:30-7pm. Children are invited to come occasionally or every week.

 

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Sale 510 N. Cody Road. Contact William Robertson (563) 940-1517 billrobertson@ruhl-ruhl.com

For Rent 118 N. Cody Road, includes employee parking and trash service.  Contact Terri Applegate at 563 271-6800 or 563-289-2525.

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

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

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!

January 16-19 - Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard

January 31 - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

Dates and Places to be Announced for 2015

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