23 Sep 2014

Zoofari and Boo at the Zoo round out Niabi's 2014 events

By Niabi Zoo

Ticket sales are brisk for Zoofari Brazil: BIG! BRIGHT! BEAUTIFUL! Your $100 ticket includes heavy appetizers and multi-course, Brazilian-inspired dinner from Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, open bar, animal entertainment and the opportunity to win a car, exotic trips, adventure packages and fine jewelry. Proceeds from Zoofari support plans for a new rhino exhibit at Niabi Zoo.

Here's a sneak peek at live and silent auction items:

Trip to Brazil

Guys' trip to Boston

Napa Valley wine trip

Hot tub

Sports fans packages

Health and wellness pampering packages

Niabi Zoo parties

Dinner and hotel packages

Jewelry

Celebrity memorabilia

Can't make it to Zoofari? You can still support the Zoo and get in on the action by purchasing a $25 raffle ticket for a 2013 Honda Fit Sport from Zimmerman Honda. You do not need to be present to win or purchase a ticket and there is no limit to individual ticket purchases. Raffle tickets will be sold through Saturday, October 4. Click here to purchase a car raffle ticket or click here for more details about the car.

Attendance will be capped, so get your RSVP in today before the event sells out! Click here to purchase tickets through a secure, third party event registration vendor.

 

SNOW LEOPARD DAY

October 18

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

It's a special day just for Niabi's snow leopards, Niko and Kira. The day is packed with  zookeeper chats to teach you more about these elusive big cats, games and a raffle where you can win snow leopard paw print artwork or even a behind the scenes tour with the snow leopards. The gift shop is stocked with special snow leopard merchandise with proceeds going to the Snow Leopard Trust for conservation efforts.

Enter our coloring contest by October 13. Download our snow leopard picture by clicking here. Kids can bring in their pictures to be displayed in our Jungle Trek building through Boo at the Zoo, October 26, or mail your picture to the zoo by the 13th.

Regular admission applies, members get in free! You do not need to RSVP to attend Snow Leopard Day.

BOO AT THE ZOO
October 25-26

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Niabi's most attended event spans two days of trick-or-treat fun. Boo at the Zoo provides children with the opportunity to have a merry, not scary, fun time in a controlled and safe environment. Businesses and non-profit organizations participate by decorating a designated area in a Halloween theme, staff the booth dressed in costume, and give out goodies to the children as they trick-or-treat around the zoo.

Regular admission applies, members get in free! You do not need to RSVP to attend Boo at the Zoo. Beat the lines and purchase a membership online for faster entry into the zoo.

 

CLASSES FOR KIDS

Zoo Tots, classes for kids 2-4 years of age, runs all winter long! Classes meet the first Thursday or Saturday of the month from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (classes are the same on either day, but topics are different each month).

Click here for the class topics or to register.

Members receive a discount on class registrations!

 

BREAKFAST WITH THE ANIMALS

October 18  -  8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Have breakfast in the jungle at Niabi Zoo. A warm breakfast awaits you in the Jungle Trek where you can see the new tamarin exhibit and explore other rainforest animals. Your breakfast adventure includes admission to Niabi Zoo before it opens for the day. Zoo members $18, non-members $22.

Santa is coming for breakfast on December 6! To register for this popular event, call (309) 799-3482 ext. 222.

 

PINTS FOR PRESERVATION FUNDRAISER RECAP

Over 800 guests ignored the pesky early showers on Friday, September 5 and attended Pints for Preservation. The event was a huge success, helping raise money for a new rhino exhibit at Niabi. There was plenty of beer on tap, along with wine and a whisky cocktail that tasted like fall in a glass. The addition of food vendors this year made the event an even greater value. Got a restaurant? Click here if you would like to share your food next year.

Watch for the Pints 2015 date to be released when Niabi Zoo opens for the season next spring. Thank you, guests, for attending Pints for Preservation and supporting Niabi Zoo!

 

LOVE US AND $3 GOES TO THE NIABI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Vote Niabi Zoo as your favorite place in the Quad Cities and help the zoo earn $3 for your vote. Click here to vote in at least 30 categories to make your vote count. It only takes a few minutes to vote and is a no cost way you can make a donation to Niabi Zoo.
2014 HOURS

Final day of the 2014 season is October 26

10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday

11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Closed Mondays

Last admission of the day is 3:00

 

 

 

23 Sep 2014

The Salvation Army Announces 1st Annual SHREDDING EVENT

By Holly Nomura

Protect your personal information and

help homeless families at the same time!

Davenport, IA: All of the Quad Cities community is invited to attend The Salvation Army's Shredding Event in downtown Davenport on Friday. A Cintas shredding truck will be on-site, and for a small $10 donation, you can pull right behind the building, pop the trunk or hand us your shredding, and be on your way!

DATE: Friday, September 26th

TIME: 11am - 2pm

PLACE: Family Service Center, 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803

The Salvation Army Family Service Center is home to approximately 100 people every night of the year. Homeless families are provided with intense case work, connections to valuable life-improving programs, and basic human needs. Your donation will feed, house and clothe people who have no where else to turn during their personal disasters.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly specialized services to businesses of all types primarily throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides entrance mats, restroom supplies, tile and carpet cleaning, promotional products, first aid, safety, fire protection products and services and document management services for approximately 900,000 businesses. Cintas is proud to be involved with almost 400 charitable causes and community events across North America.

23 Sep 2014

Thurs: 25th Sept. Oral History: " Life on the Mississippi: The New Millennium" I.S.E.

By Narveen Aryaputri

Reading from the Oral History compilation manuscript : " Life on The Mississippi: The New Millennium"

This manuscript, recording the oral history of our area,  written in archival ink and longhand, is maintained at the Independent Scholars Evenings for entries and occasional readings.

Entries are made by community members.

Independent Scholars Evenings
7.00 p.m.

Free and open to all

Light snacks and beverages are served.

1530 Fifth Ave
Moline

309-762-9202

Email: institutecht@gmail.com
Www.qcinstitute.org

23 Sep 2014

A QCA Fall Tradition - 25th Annual Apple Fest in LeClaire, Iowa

By Cindy Bruhn
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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22 Sep 2014

More Spooktacular Activities in the Quad Cities

By QCCVB

More Events

Surf Rock Beach Party - Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, Thu, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 3

QC Bacon Bash - Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, Sat, Oct 4

QC Symphony Orchestra - Adler Theatre, Sat, Oct 4

Village Harvest Moon Song & Dance Fest - Walnut Grove Pioneer Village, Sun, Oct 5

Ghosts of Pine Creek - Pine Creek Grist Mill, Fri, Oct 10

Disney Live Tour - iWireless Center, Fri, Oct 10

Grand Funk Railroad - Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, Sat, Oct 11

Running Dead 5K - Downtown Moline, Sat, Oct 11

Quad Cities Rowing Regatta - Sylvan Boathouse, Sat, Oct 11

Demi Lovato - iWireless Center, Sat, Oct 11

Apple Fest - LeClaire, Iowa, Sun, Oct 12

ZZ Top - Adler Theatre, Sun, Oct 12

So You Think You Can Dance Tour - Adler Theatre, Tue, Oct 14

SUDS Beer Tasting - German American Heritage Center, Sat, Oct 18

Shamrock 'n Roll - Stern Center, Sat, Oct 18

Brantley Gilbert - iWireless Center, Sat, Oct 18

Cher - iWireless Center, Wed, Oct 22

Meet the Unhuggables - Black Hawk State Historic Site, Fri, Oct 24

Quad City Mallards Hockey Season Opener - iWireless Center, Fri, Oct 24

Hairball - Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, Fri, Oct 24

Halloweird - Cordova Dragway Park, Sat, Oct 25

Boo at the Zoo - Niabi Zoo, Sat, Oct 25 - Sun, Oct 26

Final Friday - Bucktown Center for the Arts, Fri, Oct 31

QC Haunted Forest

Feargrounds Haunted House - Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

Quad Cities Haunted Woods

Pride of the Wapsi Pumpkin Patch

Against the Grain - Figge Art Museum

Dora the Explorer Exhibit - Family Museum

Niabi Zoo

Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother - Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse

Take Apart Studio - Putnam Museum

ComedySportz Quad Cities - The Establishment Theatre

Berlin Wall Exhibit - German American Heritage Center

Stock Car Races - Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds

Cordova Dragway Park

River Music Experience - Live music

Quad Cities Casinos

Request Information or Contact Us

TravelMississippiRiver.org

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22 Sep 2014

Spooktacular Activities in the Quad Cities

By QCCVB

The Quad Cities brings its history to life during the spirited month of October with many spooky activities for kids and adults alike!

Climb over an enormous couch, jump on a huge bed, crawl through doors, run through masses of bubbles, and throw dishes at a big dishwasher! It's all part of the Families On! Challenge, the first and only nationwide obstacle race of its kind, and it's coming to the Quad Cities.

Your team can take on the 2.5-mile course together with its 16 over-the-top challenges on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Credit Island Park, 2200 West River Drive in Davenport, Iowa, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families, friends, and co-workers can sign up as a team to participate at familieson.com. The challenge does not end with the obstacle course, a Celebration Station brings the fun from the race to the stage. Local youth music, theatre, and dance performances will occur throughout the day.

With a new course this year, the Lagomarcino's Cocoa Beano 5K Race is great fun for the whole family. It starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Lagomarcino's, 2132 E. 11th Avenue in the Village of East Davenport, Iowa. Race admission includes: High Quality Fleece Vest, Lagomarcino's Chocolate, and the post-race party. Register at lagomarcinos.com. This century-old, family-owned soda fountain is famous for hot fudge sundaes, hand-dipped chocolates, and sponge candy.

Bring your children to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, Oct. 30 in The Downtown Rock Island Arts & Entertainment District of Rock Island, Illinois. During Fright Night visit participating art galleries, shops, and restaurants for spooky surprises throughout the evening from 5-8 p.m. Find treats at the different sites and see whose costume is the best. Storytellers will weave spine-tingling tales; pumpkin carvers will showcase their wicked designs; and kids can join in with make-and-take activities. Free admission.

Hotel Blackhawk, 200 E. 3rd St. in downtown Davenport, Iowa, hosts a Halloween Howling Ball on Friday, October 31, 2014, from 7 p.m. to midnight in the Gold Room. Come in costume for the costume contest; dance the night away; capture the night with photo booth fun; and enjoy appetizers, drinks, and a spooky themed cocktail. Cost is $50 per person. Built in 1915, the Hotel Blackhawk re-opened in 2010 after a multi-million dollar renovation. It is part of the exclusive Autograph Collection Hotels. To purchase tickets, contact 563-484-5906 or visit hotelblackhawk.com for more information.

Spooky Shows

Starring Domingo Rubio as Count Dracula, this Ballet Quad Cities performance has bold music, edgy choreography, eerie lighting, creative costumes and dynamic dancing all to add up to unforgettable performances on October 17-18. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Ave. in Moline, Ill. Halloween costumes encouraged for the after-party on Saturday. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit balletquadcities.com or call 309-786-3779.

Augustana College Theatre Department produces The Passion of Dracula on October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at Bergendoff Hall, 3701 7th Avenue in Rock Island, Illinois. This version of the Dracula legend based on the 1897 Bram Stoker novel is set in the English countryside in 1911 where several village girls have died under mysterious circumstances.

The District Theatre Department presents The Rocky Horror Show in October with shows at 8 p.m. on October 23-Nov. 1. The theatre is located at 1623 2nd Avenue in Rock Island, Ill. Doors open 30 minutes before curtain. Seating is limited. For more information and for ticket reservations, call 309-235-1654 or visit districttheatre.com.

Fall Foilage Riverboat Cruises

Spend a scenic weekend in the Quad Cities enjoying the beautiful colors and fall activities along the Mississippi River aboard a riverboat cruise on the celebrationbelle.com. It's a great way to see the leaves in their various shades. This non-gaming riverboat is the largest excursion vessel on the upper Mississippi River and offers a variety of daytime and nighttime cruises.

Take an overnight cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. Board in LeClaire, Iowa, and cruise to Dubuque, Iowa, for an overnight stay at the Grand Harbor Hotel.

New Antique Vintage Market

Danielle from "American Pickers" is launching the American Vintage Market, a new breed of show that combines the best of traditional antiques shows and vibrant urban flea markets. It'll be held at the RiverCenter in Davenport October 25-26. The show will be packed with the best finds including furniture, jewelry, household items, electronics, clothing, art, prints, advertising memorabilia and more. Danielle will be on site to tell visitors about her best finds and share insight about the popular show on the History Channel.

22 Sep 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 09/19/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Kathleen Anderson - Individual Membership. Welcome, Kathleen!

 

COME CRUISE WITH US!

September 20th - Twilight Riverboat Dinner Cruise! 5 - 8 p.m. Tickets $45 per person - includes dinner and the cruise!  The Twilight holds 140 people, so get tickets to reserve your spots soon!  Tickets might still be available at First Central State Bank and at Blackhawk Bank and Trust, LeClaire. Sponsored by The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce.

BUSINESS FAIR

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library, 5:30p.m. An informational program to help drive new interest in opening a business in LeClaire. Programs include How to Obtain Small Business Loans, SCORE Business Mentoring Program, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 101, and Local Businesses & Local Libraries Working Together. Individuals from the Chamber and a small panel of business owners will speak. Free event, open to the public. Please register in advance beginning September 8th at the Library or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4, or email library@leclaire.gov or contact the Chamber, leclairechamber@gmail.com

 

CALENDAR

 

September 19th - Expressions in Threads Hosting Sit & Sew Call (563) 289-1447 to reserve your spot. www.expressionsinthreads.com

September 19th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Lewis Knudsen - 5-8 p.m.

September 20th - Star Gifts for Kids 6th Annual Golf Outing Hole prizes, door prizes, and food at The Riverview Roadhouse after outing. 18 holes with cart 60.00 dollars per person - 4 person best ball begins at 9:30 a.m. Olathea Golf Course. All money raised stays in the LeClaire and Princeton Area. Call Barry, 563-949-6969, for more information.

September 20th - LeClaire Farmers Market on the Levee 3-6p.m. Many great vendors will be in attendance with fresh, organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!

September 20th - Twilight Riverboat Cruise 5 - 8 p.m. Tickets $45 per person - includes dinner and the cruise!  The Twilight holds 140 people, so get tickets soon to reserve your spots.  The tickets may still be available at First Central State Bank and Blackhawk Bank and Trust, LeClaire.

September 20th - OKTOBERFEST - LeClaire Bierstube 12-2pm and 5-8pm Live music from Aspenreiser- band from Austria, Mug Holding competition and more! We have the NFL TICKET!!!

September 20th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center for the LeClaire Community Library. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius to come and have fun! To reserve a table or for more information, call Vicky at 563-639-4621 or email kettlepopper@gmail.com.

September 21st - 50th ANNUAL FALL HARVEST DINNER - Silver Creek Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, LeClaire Masonic Center, 113 S. Cody Rd., LeClaire. Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Green Beans, Salads, Rolls & Butter, Deserts & Beverage. Donation of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10. Serving from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Everyone welcome!

September 21st through October 26th - Dahl Ford - "Underwear Because We Care!" Every year hundreds of people in the Quad Cities go without the basic necessity of undergarments. This is a campaign to collect & distribute the necessity to those who are in need. We will be collecting these donated items for men, women & kids: New Underwear, New Socks, New Bras, New Undershirts & Camisoles, Lightly Used Prosthetic Bras. Please drop items off at Dahl Ford, 1310 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport.

September 21st - Quad City Mustang Club & Dahl Ford's Fall Cruise In 11am-3pm, Dahl Ford, 1310 E. Kimberly Road, Davenport. Event open to all Ford Powered Vehicles. Awesome vehicles on display, door prizes. Raffle off a 40th anniversary Mustang jacket and a Goodyear jacket, with proceeds going to Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. This is a free event, any/all donations will be received by Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.

September 22nd - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8:00 a.m.

September 23rd - FREE Essential Oils Class with a Prize Drawing - Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care 6 p.m. Learn the Essentials of Essential Oils!  Tips to give your medicine cabinet a healthy makeover, and how to naturally treat ailments like: Cold & Flu; Asthma & Allergies; Fibromyalgia, Diabetes, Depression, Heart Issues, Pain Management, Weight Issues, and more! Prize Drawing at the end of the night!  Earn 1 ticket by arriving early, 5 by bringing a friend, 5 by it being your first Oils class, and 1 by RSVP by phone or text to Sara at (480)567-4356.  419 N. Cody Road, LeClaire.

September 25th - LeClaire Community Library - New! Preschool Explorers A science-based program with a short storytime followed by free-play at several hands-on exploratory stations. This program is once a month. Two sessions: 10:30am or 6:30pm. The first sessions are Sept. 25th. No registration required.

September 25th - Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits - Clown Shoes Beer Dinner 6pm-8:30pm. $40 per person gets you 3 courses from Chef Robert & Chef Chris with beer pairing. Dinner will be in the RiverView Room and only 20 tickets are available. Make reservations today! 563-289-4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

September 26th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? 5-8 p.m.

September 27th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market 3-6pm on the Levee along the river. Many great vendors will be in attendance with fresh, organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!

September 28th - Wine Tasting at The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits 3-5pm. $15.00 per person includes 15 wines and small bites from Chef Robert! Call for reservations today! 563-289-4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

September 29th - Vino Vaso - The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits starting at 6p.m. sharp. Message them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinovaso for tickets. $40 includes wine to drink, wine glass to paint, cheese to eat, and a great time!

SAVE THE DATE

 

October 2nd - The Popular Astronomy Club will be stopping by the LeClaire Community Library with their mobile observatory and telescopes 7-8:30pm to talk about stars, constellations, planets and more! This program will take place outside, so dress accordingly!

 

October 3rd - First Friday in LeClaire

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

*Wine samples and live music at Wide River Winery from 5-8pm by Mason Greve. We are open until 8:00pm and serving our award winning locally made wines. Dip samples and recipes available. www.wideriverwinery.com

*The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits will also have the Matriarchs performing at 7:30pm www.faithfulpilot.com

*Win a FREE ukulele from Razzleberries! Stop in and sign up for a chance to win before October 3rd. Drawing is at 6pm during First Friday.

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

October 4th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill Golf Tournament 1 p.m. Shotgun Start - Olathea Golf Course. 4 Person Preferred Ball. $35/person includes 9 holes, cart, prizes, food and fun! Sign up no later than September 27th at Go Fish, Princeton, or call 563-289-3908.

 

October 5th- LeClaire Bierstube - DOGTOBERFEST 2-5:30 p.m. Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs! Raffle items! Auction! Food and beverages will be available for purchase!

 

October 9th - Expressions in Threads Lunch & Lecture Nationally known quilt designer and author, Judy Martin, will speak and present a trunk show of her quilts to be followed by lunch catered by Big Dave and Holly's. Cost $40. Call 563-289-1447 for reservations and information.

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library, 5:30p.m. An informational program to help drive new interest in opening a business in LeClaire. Programs include How to Obtain Small Business Loans, SCORE Business Mentoring Program, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) 101, and Local Businesses & Local Libraries Working Together. Individuals from the Chamber and a small panel of business owners will speak. Free event, open to the public. Please register in advance beginning September 8th at the Library or call 563-289-4242, ext. 4, or email library@leclaire.gov or contact the Chamber, leclairechamber@gmail.com

October 10th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Pieces of Candy

October 12th - Apple Fest on the River 11a.m.-4p.m. More details to come

October 17th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Tony Hoeppner

October 18th - Safety Day with Medic EMS - More details to come

October 18th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center for a beneficiary TBA. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius to come and have fun! To reserve a table or for more information, call Vicky at 563-639-4621 or email kettlepopper@gmail.com.

October 21st - The Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits - Chamber Networking Event 5:30-7p.m.  Come check out the new bar! Everyone Welcome!

October 24th-25th - LeClaire Community Library - The Friends of the Library Book Sale More information to come soon.

October 24th - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m.  Buddy Olson

October 25th - LeClaire Witches Walk!

October 31st - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Travis Hosette

FYI

 

Caramel apples made with Stones Honey Crisp Apples available NOW at The Shameless Chocoholic!

After several requests, we've published our version of the "look behind the curtain" on the Riverbend Signworks video page.  We're definitely interested in any feedback.http://riverbendsignworks.com/showroom/videos/

LeClaire is once again the "Best Place to Take Out of Town Guests!" according to the Quad-City Times 2014 Readers' Choice Awards!  Third year in a row!

Arndt Chiropractic Center has won the 2014 Quad-City Times Reader's Choice Award for "Best Chiropractor"! Congratulations!

Due to growth and demand for their products, and now with distribution in 22 states and 3 foreign countries, Mississippi River Distilling Company has broken ground on a new 1,400 square foot barrel storage warehouse and new patio/city public area at street level above the 57 by 25 foot barrel room. Construction should be complete in about 6 weeks.

The LeClaire Riverfront Farmers Market would like to "spotlight" a different downtown business each week during its market on Saturdays from 3 - 6 p.m. No cost opportunity. Tent provided by LRFM.  Electrical power can be arranged. Set-up is between 2 - 2:45 p.m., sales start at 3 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m., rain or shine!  Use the opportunity to showcase your business. No restrictions on "hand crafted," "American-made" or otherwise. It's your shop - feature and sell what you choose. Contact LeClaireRiverfrontFarmersMkt@gmail.com with preferred dates, and space needs (10x10 tent size limitation).

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.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

LeClaire Community Library SHIIP Medicare Enrollment Assistance. A representative from SHIIP will be here on Oct. 14th, Oct. 28th, November 4th, and November 18th from 12-3pm to answer any questions community-area seniors may have regarding Open Enrollment for Medicare. SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa. All services are free, confidential and objective.

LeClaire Community Library A new Toddle Time story hour has been added. Starting in September, Caregivers can now bring babies and tiny tots to Toddle Time on Wednesday OR Friday mornings at 10:30am. Family Storytime will continue on its usual Tuesday nights at 6:30pm.

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 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: 0.64 acres of development land available on Cody Road.  This "ready to build" property is located on a high ground lot with an exceptional view of the river.  Possibility for a dock installation with city inceptives possible.  Land could be developed for multi-family, condo, possible office or mixed use.  For more information, please contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107. Website Link for More Information:  http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7030973

Commercial Property for Sale 0 Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: Price recently reduced on this great Riverfront Development opportunity located on the main shopping corridor in downtown LeClaire.  Strong market for retail and apartments or condominiums.  Lot totals 0.28 acres (180' X 70').  For more information, please contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126. Website Link for More Information: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7031174

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!

May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

September 20 - Cars and Coffee - LeClaire Levee - 9-11a.m.

September 20 - Twilight Riverboat Cruise and Dinner

October 3 - First Friday in LeClaire

October 5 - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

October 18 - Cars and Coffee - Bierstube - 9-11a.m.

October 25 - Witches Walk

November 7 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

October 21st - The Faithful Pilot - 5:30-7p.m.

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

22 Sep 2014

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 9/18 - 9/25

By QC Chamber

Monday, September 22

 

Cody Canada & the Departed

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.

Price: $17 in adv., $18 day of show

Website

 

Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Tuesday, September 23

 

$5,000 Free Play Frenzy

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Website

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light

Website

 

Class: Figure Drawing

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $20/3 classes/student; $30/3 classes/adult; $12/single session

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $4 Burger Baskets

Website

 

Open Studio

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25

Website

 

Vino van Gogh

Where: Sippi's

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $38

Website

 

Wednesday, September 24

 

$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest

Website

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Website

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

"Sunset at the Cabin" Painting

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

 

Thursday, September 25

 

2014 Women's Leadership Conference

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: $150 or $1,200/table of 8

Website

 

Apple Saucing Party!

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $15

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bix BeiderBomb: Comedy Workshop

Where: Upstairs of Boozies Bar and Grill

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Falbo's Karaoke Night

Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria, RME Community Stage

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Figure Drawing/Painting Class

Where: Atom Studio + Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Price: $60/month or $15/session

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: Available for purchase at affordable prices

Website

 

Outloud Open Mic Reading

Where: Downtown Central Perk

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Portraits in Acrylic Paints Level 1

Where: Atom Studio + Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $95

Website

 

Pub Trivia

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

"Pumpkin Harvest" Painting

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

 

QC Writers Social Mixer

Where: Radisson Hotel

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Three Strikes and You're Out

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Website

 

Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wine-tini Thursdays

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis

Website

Monday, September 22

 

Cody Canada & the Departed

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.

Price: $17 in adv., $18 day of show

Website

 

Live Lunch with Lewis Knudsen

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

Tuesday, September 23

 

$5,000 Free Play Frenzy

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Website

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light

Website

 

Class: Figure Drawing

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $20/3 classes/student; $30/3 classes/adult; $12/single session

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $4 Burger Baskets

Website

 

Open Studio

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: $25

Website

 

Vino van Gogh

Where: Sippi's

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $38

Website

 

Wednesday, September 24

 

$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest

Website

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

"Sunset at the Cabin" Painting

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

 

Thursday, September 25

2014 Women's Leadership Conference
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: $150 or $1,200/table of 8
Apple Saucing Party!
Where: Quad Cities Food Hub
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $15

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website
Bix BeiderBomb: Comedy Workshop
Where: Upstairs of Boozies Bar and Grill
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website
Falbo's Karaoke Night
Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria, RME Community Stage
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Figure Drawing/Painting Class
Where: Atom Studio + Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 6:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
Price: $60/month or $15/session
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Available for purchase at affordable prices
Outloud Open Mic Reading
Where: Downtown Central Perk
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Portraits in Acrylic Paints Level 1
Where: Atom Studio + Gallery, Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Price: $95
Pub Trivia
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
"Pumpkin Harvest" Painting
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $30
QC Writers Social Mixer
Where: Radisson Hotel
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Three Strikes and You're Out
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Wine-tini Thursdays

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis

Website

22 Sep 2014

Announcing The Salvation Army Heritage Temple Moline Corps' Annual HARVEST FESTIVAL AUCTION

By Rick Martin

Moline, IL - The Salvation Army Heritage Temple Corps located at 2200 - 5th Avenue, Moline, will be hosting their Annual Harvest Festival Breakfast and Auction on Saturday, September 27th, 2014. Breakfast begins at 8:00am. The auction begins at 10:00am.

Cost of breakfast is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for 4-12 year-olds, and children three and under are free. Admission is free to the auction. Auction items will include : concert tickets, gift certificates, collectibles and much more.

Lieutenants Holly and Greg Ehler will use all proceeds to help The Salvation Army programs in Rock Island County.

Please call the Corps at 309-764-6996 with any questions.

WHEN: Saturday, September 27, 2014

TIME: 8am for Breakfast, and 10am for Auction

WHERE: 2200 - 5th Avenue

WHY: Proceeds benefit Salvation Army programs in Rock Island County.

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22 Sep 2014

Free Viewing of the Stars and Moon!

By Davenport Parks & Recreation
Join The Quad Cities Astronomical Society and Davenport Parks and Recreation for a public family viewing of the stars and moon! Participants can see the celestial sights through the QCAS and member telescopes.

The event is Free to the public and members of the Astronomical Society will be there to give everyone a tour of prominent stars, galaxies, nebulae, planets and constellations.

A Near Full Moon is expected for October 4th!!!.

Where & When
8991 N Division St
Davenport, Iowa
Saturday, October 4
At Dusk (approximately 7:00pm)
Gates open at 6:00pm

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