When: Wednesday July 2nd

Time: 5 - 8:00pm

What: "Tip a Knight"

Where: Antonella's - 112 W. 3rd

Davenport

FLK softball players will be waiting tables from 5-8pm. All tips

collected during this time will be used to raise money for their trip

to the National World Series. Come out to try homemade Italian

dishes and support the FLK softball program.

LECLAIRE, Iowa - Many of the LeClaire, Iowa shops, restaurants, and attractions are open all day on the 4^th of July this coming Friday! Join them for a relaxing day of dining, wining, touring and shopping. In the evening, from 5-8pm, enjoy the First Friday celebration with live music, shopping, dining, and food and spirit sampling.

 

First Friday on the 4th of July! 5-8pm, Downtown LeClaire, Iowa

• Mississippi River Distilling Company. 5:30-8pm. Free cocktail glass with spirit purchase, summer food and cocktail samples, and Big Peach Liqueur release! www.mrdistilling.com

• Wide River Winery open until 8pm with live music by Tony Hoeppner and Friends in the courtyard from 5-8pm. Enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine and music with friends! www.wideriverwinery.com

• Antique Archaeology open until 6pm.

• Artswork open until 7pm.

• Aunt Hattie's is serving red velvet cupcakes and patriotic Jello shots; open late.

• Dwellings open until 6pm.

• Fresh Vintage open until 7pm.

• Grasshopper's open until 7pm.

• Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe open until 8pm.

• Razzleberries open until 7pm. Free booze cake while it lasts and ukulele give-away drawing at 6pm.

• renee grae gallery: Opening Exhibition from 6-9pm. The July exhibit features works created from the firework shells by local artists along with their collective group.

• Riverbend Retro open until 7pm. Receive a FREE surprise gift with every purchase during First Friday!

• Urban Classic Home open until 7pm.

• 129 will be open until midnight

• Bierstube kitchen open until midnight; bar open until 2am. Karaoke from 9pm-1am.

• Big Dave & Holly's open until 9pm.

• Blue Iguana open until 10pm.

• Crane & Pelican Café open until 9pm.

• Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor open until 8pm.

• Riverview Roadhouse open until 2am.

• Sneaky Pete's Woodfire Grille open until 1am; Karaoke 9pm-1am.

Situated at the intersection of I-80 and Hwy. 67 just north of the Quad Cities, LeClaire offers a complete shopping, dining, and touring experience. Relax along the scenic streets of this historic river town that exudes turn-of-the-century charm. LeClaire has great events including First Friday, weekly Farmer's Market, car shows, and the Tug Fest in August. Attractions include the Buffalo Bill Museum, Antique Archaeology - "Home of the American Pickers", Wide River Winery, the Mississippi River Distilling Co., and the Scott County Freedom Rock. Nature lovers enjoy the scenery at Lock and Dam #14 - bald eagles in the winter and pelicans during the spring and fall. For more information: www.visitleclaire.com

LeClaire, Iowa - Contact Information:

Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager * 563-650-7963 * info@visitleclaire.com

Mailing Address: 325 Wisconsin St., LeClaire, IA 52753

LeClaire Information Center Address: 122 N. Cody Road, LeClaire, IA

563-289-4242 x1135 * www.visitleclaire.com

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 06/27/2014

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Freedom Rock of Scott County - LeClaire LeClaire has been honored as the site chosen in Scout County for the Freedom Rock that will be painted to display patriotic tribute to those who volunteer their lives for our Freedom. The 7.5 stone will escorted by the Honor Guard and placed on the LeClaire Levee, June 28, 8:00 a.m. KWQC News and other news media will be present. Please go to https.//www.facebook.com/FreedomRockTourScottCountyIowa/ or http://www.thefreedomrock.com/ for more information about Freedom Rock, or to find how you can purchase an enduring memorial or donate to and help support this great honor.

Andrew Arndt - Mutual of Omaha Financial Advisor 4933 Utica Ridge Rd., Davenport, IA 52807.  www.mutualofomaha.com/agent/andrewarndt Andrew.arndt@mutualofomaha.com 563-359-5800 ext. 224

CALENDAR

June 27th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Broken Strings - 5-8 p.m.

June 27^th - 129 - Live Music Jason Karl - 8-11 p.m.

June 28^th - Freedom Rock - Placement of the Boulder, LeClaire Levee The 7.5 ton stone, donated by River Stone, will be escorted by the Honor Guard and placed on the LeClaire Levee at 8:00 a.m. KWQC and other news media will be present. Please come help celebrate this honor!

June 28^th - Go Fish will hand out awards for a Golf Outing/Princeton Days fundraiser held 9a.m.-4p.m. that day. Contact Deb at 563-289-9030 for more information.

June 30^th - Happy Birthday, LeClaire Community Library! What better way to celebrate LeClaire Library's 10th Birthday with a magic show, balloon animals, and cake? Join us at 2pm for all the fun!

 

Save the Date

July 4^th - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m.

•Mississippi River Distilling Company Free cocktail glass with spirit purchase, summer food and cocktail samples, and introducing Peach Liqueur! www.mrdistilling.com

•Wide River Winery open until 8pm with live music by the Tony Hoeppner and Friends in the courtyard from 5-8pm. Enjoy the music and a bottle of award-winning wine! www.wideriverwinery.com

•Karaoke at the Bierstube from 9pm-1am.

•Restaurants will be ready to serve you and many other shops will be open late!

July 5th- Bierstube - Live Music Sharon Drive 9pm-1am

July 9^th - Grief Counselling, First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire in cooperation with Genesis Hospital. No cost. Dessert, coffee and cool beverages will be provided. 6:30 p.m.

July11th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by QC Local, Lewis Knudsen

July 18th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by QC Local Molly Conrad

July 19^th - Bierstube - Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

July 25^th-26^th - Expressions In Threads 3rd Annual Fabriganza The Leclaire Civic Center.  Pre-sale party on Thursday, July 24th from 6 to 9pm.  Munchies and beverages provided with proceeds going to SERVHAITI.  $20 Please call for reservations. 563-289-1447

 

FYI

 

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton - Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm (no music Wednesday June 25 due to a scheduling conflict)

Kiddie Karrasel Academy has good news! We can accept up to 20 four year olds for the Statewide voluntary preK program for this fall at no additional charge to parents. Children must be four by Sept. 15. Please visit our website for more information. www.kiddiekarraselacademy.com or https://www.facebook.com/KiddieKarraselAcademy

Bierstube - Koobys Karaoke every Friday Night - 9PM-1AM

Riverbend Signworks is running a special on design work for mesh banners  (Design work is 50% off for all mesh banners) These banners are a great way to create impactful graphics that are large and effective (we just completed an 80 foot long banner at Modern Woodmen Park  -   http://riverbendsignworks.com/products-riverbend-signworks-produces/banner-stands-retractable-and-standard/ )

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?

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Look for us at TugFest! We have a new menu!  And, check out our website:  fpcleclaire.org

The LeClaire Community Library has a LOT going on! Contact LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA 52753, (563)289-6002 or visit http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us for more information!

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

 

The Riverboat Twilight 2014 Cruise Season began May 27th.  Cruises will depart every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday through the end of October.  It is with honor and pleasure that the Twilight has called LeClaire her home port for the past 27 years.  Over the years we have had the unique opportunity of introducing 140,000 plus visitors to the many wonderful shops, restaurants and attractions the City of LeClaire has to offer. We look forward to another successful season.

August 10^th - LeClaire Community Night, Modern Woodman Ball Park. Game time 5:00pm, River Bandits/Beloit Snappers. Mayor Bob Scannell will throw first pitch! A night to celebrate businesses and folks of Leclaire. Awards or special on-field recognition can be done followed by short video on mega-tron highlighting special places and faces in LeClaire filmed the week before. Businesses or groups interested in participating may contact Amanda Henzen, Account Executive and Director of Merchandise 563.333.2729 amandah@riverbandits.com

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4^th Tuesday of each month.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

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

Commercial Space for Sale or Lease/Purchase - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only.

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!

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

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

August 2 - 27^th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest

August 7-9 - Tug Fest

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

July 8th - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch - noon

August 12th - McDonald's - breakfast 8:00am

September 9th - Steventon's -evening 5:30 -7pm

October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

Though the river is still at flood stage, revised plans are moving forward for the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival!  Blues Fest will be moving to accommodate for the high water. Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more details as they are announced. Similarly, an announcement regarding revised plans for Red White & Boom will be coming no later than early next week.    Quite a mix of things await you this weekend at River Music Experience! Sing your heart out solo or with a friend or two tonight during Falbos Karaoke Night. Let Modern Mythology do the singing tomorrow night at Friday Live at 5. On Saturday, find your rhythm and beat by participating in the monthly Community Drum Circle. Keep in mind G. Love & Special Sauce perform in the Redstone Room next Thursday, and RME is closed Friday for 4th of July.    Venture outside and enjoy the summer weather by starting your Saturday off at the Freight House Farmer's Market. Find tons of unique, local treats, veggies, crafts, herbs, and more all in one spot. Have the kids bring a white t-shirt to decorate on Saturday with red and blue paint for a fireworks theme. The QC Food Hub will also host a Composting 101 class for all of those gardeners out there!    Cookies, cinnamon rolls, scones, cakes, cupcakes, poptarts, pies, and MUCH more...where might you find these scrumptious sweets? Oh So Sweet by Tiphanie, of course! Stop by and welcome our newest addition to downtown and enjoy a modern twist on vintage recipes.  Trust us, folks, you won't regret it!    Help celebrate the second anniversary of Boho Chic Fine Art Gallery in Bucktown Center for the Arts on Friday. Head on over and take advantage of 20% off anniversary pricing. From art created from clay, paint, fabric, photography, and more, here's your chance to find a one-of-a-kind gift while supporting local arts. Cake will also be provided!    Summer calls for good times with good tunes. Find yourself a new CD, record, or cassette at Ragged Records to jam out to this summer. Open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, make sure you stop in and check out their collection! While you're in the area, stop by Abernathy's and pick up a unique summer outfit- jewelry, shoes, perfume, and all.   We'll be celebrating the historic Democrat Lofts ribbon cutting later this afternoon!  If you're looking for an amazing apartment downtown, be sure to check out the website and get a great room while you still can.   See you downtown!  Sponsored by:

This Week's Events: June 26 - July 2

Thursday, June 26 Bar Wars Trivia Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: TBD Website   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 Falbos Karaoke Night Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria Time: 9:00 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 Live Lunch with Moonlight Social Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Pub Trivia Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website   River's Edge Monthly Ice Schedule Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge! Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month. Ice Schedule Turf Schedule Website   Scratch the Surface Event Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Summer Car Gift Series Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Website   The Heart of a Gypsy Troubadour featuring Richard Byford Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Thursdays at the Figge: PechaKucha Night Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:00 p.m. Price: FREE; $5 burger baskets 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 Friday, June 27   Boho Chic Gallery Turns Two Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Boho Chic Gallery Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Website   Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: 6:00 p.m Price: N/A Website Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Budlight & 7G Distributing presents Friday Live at 5 featuring Modern Mythology sponsored by Pepsi Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Price: $10 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 Kids Class: Fridays at the Figge - Mixed Media Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $45/member; $55/non-member Website Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Website Follow on Facebook and Twitter   Mike Cochrane Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Speaks Like Silence, The Statistix, East Side Ambush, Chapter Books Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / Show 6:30 p.m. Price: $5 Website   The Night People Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Saturday, June 28 Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Price: N/A Website   Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Community Drum Circle Where: River Music Experience, RME Admissions Area Time: 10:30 a.m. Price: $5 for Adults, $2.50 for children 12 and under Website   Composting 101 Where: QC Food Hub Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Price: $5, $35 extra to make bin Website   Decorate a T-Shirt Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Website   Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: Innovators and Legends Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: Local Threads Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: The World of Berta Hummel Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership Website Exhibition: Thunderstorm Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Hot Summer Seats Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 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   Live Music at the Market- Terry Stone Where: Freight House Farmer's Market Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon Price: FREE Website   Midnight Multiplier Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m. Price: FREE Website Follow on Facebook and Twitter   Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website   Rock Camp USA Concert - Session 1 Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 11:30 a.m. / Show Noon Price: $5 Website Rock the Pit Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Follow on Facebook and Twitter   The Murphy Band Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Tour: Celebrate America Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Sunday, June 29 Music on the Levee: Dixie Cats Where: LeClaire Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE Open Mic Night with Karl Beatty Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ; 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website Six Flags over Scott County Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 2:00 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership Website Summer Car Driveaway Where: Rhythm City Casino Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m. Website   Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro Where: Blackhawk Hotel Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95 Website   Sunday Specials Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts Website   Tour: Celebrate America Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website Monday, June 30   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 Follow on Facebook and Twitter   Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website Tuesday, July 1   Acoustic Music Club Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Bar Wars Trivia Where: Me & Billy Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light Website   Blues Cafe with The Harris Collection Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 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   Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Price: FREE Website   It's Firkin Tuesday! Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Burger Baskets Website   Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website   Wednesday, July 2   $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   Art Lovers Book Club (Members Only) Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE (Members Only) 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 Kids Class: Art in the Middle - Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $50/member; $60/non-member 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 Follow on Facebook and Twitter   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