02 Feb 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 01/30/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 01/30/2015

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER! The Links at Pebble Creek - Located in beautiful LeClaire, Iowa, The Links at Pebble Creek is an affluent housing community just outside of the Quad Cities metro area. The beauty of living in this new home community is the quiet, rural setting. www.pebblecreekia.com/ Contact: The Links at Pebble Creek, 63 Cobblestone Lane, LeClaire, IA 52753. 563-289-7031.

 

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

It is time to renew your Membership for 2015! In order to remain or be on the Chamber Website Membership Directory and on the Directory in the March Newsletter, please renew by February 1, 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 If you have already renewed your Membership, Thank You!

 

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

The March 2015 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. If you commit to all 4 quarterly issues, receive a 10% discount off each ad! Ads can be modified per issue. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline February 13th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SPRING!

 

CALENDAR

 

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

 

February 1st - Enjoy the Superbowl at Bierstube! Bierstube will have a gourmet hot dog bar with all the fixins' and bottomless fries for $5 during the Superbowl. We will also have $.50 wings, $2 tall cans and $7 Bierhaus Burgers with one side.

 

February 6th - First Friday in LeClaire

Mississippi River Distiling Co - Releasing Iowish Whiskey!  Spirit and food samples. www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery - Wine tasting www.wideriver.com

Faithful Pilot - LeClaire's own Bobby Ray Bunch!

More shops open late! Restaurants open!

 

February 10th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Happy Joe's - noon

 

February 13th - Faithful Pilot 6:00 & 8:30 Valentine's seating $75.00 per person

 

February 14th - Bierstube - Valentine's Day $2 off our Apple Strudel, Black Forest Cake and Nutella Pretzel desserts all day!

 

February 14th - Faithful Pilot Valentine's Day 6:00 (booked) & 8:30 Valentine's seating $75.00 per person

 

February 15th - Faithful Pilot Valentine's Wine Tasting - Rose's & Red's for a special Valentine's Day tasting! $15.00 for 15 wines from 3-5

 

February 21st - Scott County Freedom Rock Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser at the Riverview Road House. Proceeds will help provide lights, a sign, maintenance, and paver installation for The Freedom Rock. So dust off your best chili recipe and bring your appetite. A perfect way to warm up and have some fun on a cold winter night!

 

February 22nd - Come celebrate Buffalo Bill's Birthday! noon to 4pm at the Buffalo Bill Museum. Buffalo Bill himself will be there! Free admission.

 

February 23th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8:00 a.m.

 

FYI

 

Steventons Getting married? Looking for a location for a rehearsal dinner or bridal shower? Steventons can offer you an experience far above the rest. Visit our booth at the Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo on Saturday, January 31 from 9am until 4pm at the River Center in Davenport.

 

Blue Iguana New $5 Winter Winter Meal Deals! Stop by Blue Iguana and sample our new $5 winter meal deals! Tuesday's special is our Taco Salad for $5. Wednesday's special is 3 enchiladas for $5.Two chicken tostadas and a side it our Thursday special for only $5!

Bierstube Lent Features available during Lent! Lemon Whiskey Shrimp, Shrimp PoBoy Sandwich, Shrimp Alfredo, Tilapia and Rainbow Trout.

Mississippi River Distilling Co. has kicked off the 2015 LeClaire Cocktail Cruise. From January to April, eight different bars and restaurants will have a showcase MRDC cocktail. You can try each one and get your cocktail "passport" stamped for chance to win monthly prizes. Plus, during First Friday, with any bottle sold, get a coupon for a free showcase cocktail! Get your Passport at The Crane & Pelican Café, Sneaky Pete's Woodfire Grille, Steventon's, Blue Iguana, 129, The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits, Bierstube, or River Roadhouse today! www.LeClaireCocktails.com

 

Does your kitchen need an update?  Is your bathroom looking old and tired?  We can help with the design and remodeling to brighten any room in your house!  Give LeClaire Home Improvement and Construction a call at 563-381-7778 for a free in home consultation

 

Riverbend Signworks We receive many questions about vehicle graphics.  So, we assembled some basic information here:  http://riverbendsignworks.com/2014/12/30/a-guide-to-a-good-vehicle-wrap/

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!

The Pleasant Valley Trap Team is currently seeking sponsorships for our 2015 season.  We have several levels of sponsorships with various levels of recognition. Money raised will help offset the cost of participation to our students by helping purchase equipment and cover entry fees. We will not turn away any student for financial reasons. With the success of our first season with 45 students, we expect the number of participants, both male and female, to continue to grow. We are fortunate to have 13 certified volunteer coaches, support of the Pleasant Valley School District and a large support organization to manage the team. Our trap team is open to students of all abilities, male or female, in grades 7th - 12th grade. The season runs from March through June. For more information about our team and to download the sponsorship form, visit www.pvtrapteam.org . For immediate information about sponsorship, contact Head Coach Damien Dassie at 563-529-6774 or Chris Cournoyer at 563-505-6703.

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

 

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire We have a 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.

 

LeClaire Information Center 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 Sale 510 N. Cody Road. Contact William Robertson (563) 940-1517 billrobertson@ruhl-ruhl.com

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 31 - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

February 10 - Happy Joe's - Lunch - noon

March 10 - Faithful Pilot - Evening/5:30 -

April 14 -- El Rio - Lunch - noon

02 Feb 2015

WINTER CLASSES FOR KIDS & FAMILIES

By Marc Heinzman

ZOO TOTS CLASSES.

Head out to the zoo with your 2 or 3 year old for an hour of Zoo Tots class.

The winter rate is just $6 for zoo members and includes the class for one child and one adult.

Feb 5 and 7

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Click here to register or call (309) 799-3482 ext. 222.

 

HOME-SCHOOL CLASS.

Learn about wild animals and wild places in a home-school class for 5-12 year olds. The winter rate for one child is $8 for zoo members or $10 for the general public.

Feb 11

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Click here to register or call (309) 799-3482 ext. 222.

 

BACKYARD BIRDS CLASS FOR FAMILIES.

Bring your whole family to the zoo on Saturday, February 7 to learn about birds that call your backyard home. We'll learn to identify common birds and make treats that can help attract them to your yard. Cost is $2 per person.

Feb 7

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Click here to register or call (309) 799-3482 ext. 222.

 

ROMANCE AT THE ZOO

Enjoy dinner with your sweetheart at the zoo while you learn about the strange and fascinating mating rituals of the animal kingdom.

This 21 and older dinner will be held indoors in the zoo's Jungle Trek rainforest area.

Friday, February 13

6:00-6:30 p.m.

Cocktails

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Buffet dinner

7:30 p.m.

Live animal presentation with multi-media show

RSVP by February 9 to (309) 799-3482 ext. 222 or click here to e-mail.

$40/person or $75/couple includes a buffet dinner and one complimentary drink. Cash bar available.

02 Feb 2015

Rock Island Library Event Cancelled

By Lisa Lockheart

Weather Related Cancellations for Monday, Feb. 2

Rock Island, IL: Tonight's Read with Rover and Pajama Storytime events, at 5:30 and 6:30 pm at the Rock Island Library 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, have been cancelled due to weather conditions.

For event updates, check the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org

02 Feb 2015

QC Interfaith Night @ Granite City

By Quad City Interfaith
Sunday, Feb. 15th - Quad Cities Interfaith Night at Granite City and Brewery fundraiser: 20 percent of each tab benefits Quad Cities Interfaith; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. brunch; or anytime that day; to-go orders included.  gcfb.com.
30 Jan 2015

Niabi Zoo Hosts Romance at the Zoo

By Marc Heinzman

Coal Valley, IL - January 30, 2015 - Niabi Zoo announced today that it will be holding an all-new event on Friday, February 13. The event is titled Romance at the Zoo and will feature dinner, drinks, and an entertaining look at romance in the animal kingdom, as presented by Niabi Zoo's Curator of Conservation & Education, Jill Roderick. This Valentine's Day-related event is open to adults ages 21 and over and reservations are required.

Romance at the Zoo will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about the "wilder" side of the animal kingdom, such as how porcupines actually succeed in mating despite being covered in needle-sharp quills or the incredibly high number of times that lions get together during breeding season. "We are excited to provide adults with a new and fun way to experience Niabi Zoo," said Zoo Director Marc Heinzman, "while also teaching them about the amazing life of animals from around the world." Heinzman also added that Romance at the Zoo is sure to be the most unique Valentine's Day date in the Quad Cities.

Tickets for the event are $40 per person or $75 per couple. A full dinner and one free drink are included with the ticket price. Additional drinks will be available from a cash bar. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Zoo at 309-799-3482 ext. 222. Romance at the Zoo takes place from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

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30 Jan 2015

Attacking Trafficking announces A Prayer Service for ending Human Trafficking

By Ann Mohr

Attacking Trafficking, the local faith based group dedicated to ending Human Trafficking, is pleased to announce that it will hold a Prayer Service dedicated to ending Human Trafficking, all are invited to attend. The service will be held on February 8, 2015 from 1 to 2 PM, in Denning Hall at St. Paul the Apostle, Catholic Church. St. Paul's is located at 916 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA. February 8th is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, the Catholic patron saint of SLAVES and TRAFFICKED PERSONS. There is no cost for those attending the prayer service.

Attendees will learn about on-going Human Trafficking, both locally and globally. Luke Ebener, a St. Paul member who spent time working in the Sudan, will share his experiences and devotion to St. Josephine. Additional speakers from other denominations will also share their faiths teaching against Human Trafficking.

Attacking Trafficking is a group of local faith based organizations, united in their fight against all forms of Human Trafficking. All attendees will have the opportunity to learn how to join the fight to end this crime.

More information may be obtained at Attackingtrafficking.com or email: attackingtrafficking@gmail.com.

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30 Jan 2015

Pop into the Rock Island Library Next Week for Pop Up Crafts and More

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library's Pop Open a Good Book winter reading contests for children, teens and adults continue through Saturday, Feb.28, and while you're reading, you can also pop-in for some free fun.

The Children's Department will offer free after school crafts at three locations next week. Children ages eight and up can make a pop-up dog card at 4:00 pm on Feb. 3 at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, on Feb. 4 at the Main Library, 401 19th Street, and on Feb. 5 at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Materials will be provided. The craft is free.

Other children's events next week include morning Toddler Tale storytimes at the 30/31, Southwest and Main Library branches, a "Read with Rover" program at the 30/31 Branch, and a Pajama Storytime, also at the 30/31 Branch. For details, please visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Upcoming programs for teens next week include a "Tape to Make It" program at 6:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the 30/31 Branch. Teens ages 12 to 18 will make crafts using colorful duct tape. Materials will be supplied.

Special events for adults include next week's Know Your Kindle Fire class at 6:00 pm on Feb 2 and the Know Your Android or Apple device class at 6:00 pm on Feb. 3. Both events are at the Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Participants should bring their devices to learn about basic features, settings, organizing apps and more.

The library will also show a free independent movie for adults at 5:30 pm on Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Main Library. The monthly movie starts earlier than usual due to the film's running time. The unrated movie, which is set in Japan with English subtitles, includes popcorn and a discussion.

For more upcoming library events, visit library locations or the website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or Twitter or call 309-732-READ (7323).

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30 Jan 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 1/30 - 2/5

By QC Chamber
With 150+ vendors, delicious cake samples, minute-to-win-it games, and door prizes, the Davenport Jaycee's Bridal Expo is sure to please any bride-to-be at the RiverCenter Saturday. The biggest bridal show in the region will provide opportunities to visit with wedding vendors, learn from a panel of recent brides, and win various wedding-related packages.

 Help make an impact tomorrow night during the One Family, One Night event at River Music Experience featuring The Lion in Rome, Bailiff, and Tambourine. Proceeds from the night will go to one local family in need. Centered on live music just for kids, Kidz Days at RME returns Saturday with Steve Couch. Later that evening, chart-topping blues/rock artist, Anthony Gomes, takes the stage with Winter Blues All-Stars in the Redstone Room!

 500 free flu shots, a job fair, national anthem tryouts, and more...find it all at Modern Woodmen Park on Saturday when the River Bandits and Genesis Health System host Community Day. Those looking for employment opportunities have a chance to speak with employers from main Street Amusements, the River Bandits, and Professional Sports Catering. Interested in entertaining fans prior to home games? Be sure to check out the National Anthem and talent auditions.

 Looking for ways to expand your artistic abilities? Downtown businesses and organizations provide TONS of opportunities to do so. Whether you're interested in painting your own masterpiece at Re-Cre8 Studio or taking a class at Atom Studio + Gallery, there's no shortage of art classes right at your fingertips. Don't forget the Figge has monthly art classes, too!

 The Adler has a handful of hits coming up in February, so get those calendars ready! The Quad City Symphony Orchestra kicks off the month with Masterworks IV: Musical Cathedrals on February 7. Spend the evening after with Patrick Kennedy presented by Vera French. Back by popular demand, Blue Man Group bring their wildly theatrical show to Davenport February 10 and 11. And on February 12, four-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Martina McBride, takes the stage. Check out more Adler events here.

 Enjoy exclusive downtown deals and information when you download our downtown Davenport app for Androids or iPhones. This FREE app provides a quick list of local events, hotels, shops, and more when you're on the go. There are even some tips for parking downtown!

See you downtown!  Sponsored by the River Cities' Reader.
For much more that is happening in downtown Davenport, click here!
26 Jan 2015

Annual Super Sunday Sale - Sunday, February 1st, 12 to 3 p.m.

By Jamie Sons

The American Cancer Society's Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square invites you to bargain shop for a cause!  Sunday, February 1st

will be our annual super clearance sale EVERYTHING in the store will be half price.

 

Mark your calendars and stop in to grab all of the bargains that you can find and be back home long before the big game starts.  We are clearing out the floor to make room for all of the new and beautiful donations that we have recently been receiving.  With the new things that we will be putting out on the floor starting Monday, February 2nd the bargains will continue long after the game is over.

 

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop selling gently used items donated by the community and staffed by over 100 volunteers.  All clothing is cleaned and ironed before it is sold and dry cleaning is donated by Burke's Dry Cleaners.  Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, education, patient services and advocacy.

Donations are accepted anytime the shop is open and a tax receipt is always available.  Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm., Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm., and Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
26 Jan 2015

Read with Rover at Monthly Rock Island Library Events

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Starting in February, kids can read with a dog again at the Rock Island Library.

The twice-monthly Read with Rover events allow children from PreK to 6th grades to practice reading aloud to a therapy dog at the Rock Island 30/31 and Southwest Branches. The library first introduced the popular read with a dog events this summer.

Read with Rover events will be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Monday, Feb. 2 and Monday, March 16 at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street, and Monday, Feb. 23 and Monday March 30 at the Southwest Branch. Sessions are scheduled through May. For more dates, visit www.rockislandlibrary.org.

Each drop-in session pairs a young reader with a certified therapy dog and handler from the Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network (QC CAN). No registration is necessary.

"Reading aloud has great benefits for kids of all ages, from developing vocabulary to attention, and the dog provides a patient and loving audience,"  says Ranell Dennis, a children's librarian from the Rock Island Public Library.

Families who stay for the 6:30 pm Pajama Storytimes offered immediately after Read with Rover can experience a story, song and craft on different story themes and learning concepts, including "backwards" stories on Feb. 2 and friendship stories on Feb. 23. The free Pajama Storytimes are designed for ages birth to five.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-7323.

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