02 Dec 2015

Holiday Book Sale and other events at the Rock Island Library

By Lisa Lockheart
Pick Up Some Book Bargains at a Holiday Book Sale on Saturday

Rock Island, IL: If you have booklovers on your holiday list, here's a chance to pick up some bargains. The Rock Island Library will offer a holiday book sale on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm within the used bookstore of the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street.

Sale attendees can fill a new Rock Island Library book bag with any combination of books for just $10 or get half price "Buy One Get One" deals on smaller quantities of books.

Sale prices will be honored at the 30/31 Branch only, and for one day only. Extra library bags - perfect for holiday gift giving - will be available for $3 for one or two for $5.

For more information about Rock Island Library events, visit the library's online branch at www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ, or follow the library on Facebook or Twitter.  To sign up for the library's email events newsletter, visit the library website.

December Events for Teens and Adults at Rock Island Libraries

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Library will offer the following free events for teens and adults in December:

Teen Events, Ages 12 to 18

Doctor Who "weeping angel" craft - Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at the 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street. Teens ages 12 to 18 can make creepy weeping angel figures inspired by the Doctor Who BBC television series. In the series, the stone weeping angels can only move when you're not looking at them, so whatever you do . . .don't blink!

Teen Gaming Night - Thursday, Dec. 10, from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm, Main Library, 401 19th Street. Teens can play video games on the library's over-sized projection screen. Xbox 360, Wii and board games will be available, along with snacks.

Doctor Who Party - Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:00 to 7:30 pm, Main Library, 401 19th Street. The library's annual Doctor Who party features snacks fit for a Time Lord, Doctor Who trivia and prizes, crafts and a showing of a (non-BBC) Doctor Who movie.

Adults -

Independent Movie Night - Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. The library's monthly Independent Movie Nights return Dec. 3, with the showing of a French movie about a Parisian man who decides that moving to Israel might turn his dead-end life around. Includes free popcorn and discussion. Independent films are not rated. Independent Movie nights are offered on the first Thursday of each month.

Alpha Book Club - Monday, Dec. 7, 3:00 to 4:00 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Book discussion of The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, by Gabrielle Zevin. If you've read the book, show up and add your thoughts to the discussion. Alpha Book club meets on the first Monday of each month.

Pinterest Craft Night - Thursday, Dec. 17, 6:00 pm, Rock Island 30/31 Branch. Adult and teen participants will make a holiday wreath out of clothes pins and Washi craft tape. The craft night is free and all supplies are provided. Registration required. To sign up, call 309-732-7369 or click register on the library's online calendar.

For more information about Rock Island Library hours, services and programs, visit the library's online branch at www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ, or follow the library on Facebook or Twitter.

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02 Dec 2015

Muscatine Holiday Stroll will be "bigger, better, and brighter than ever"

By Rick Martin

MUSCATINE, Iowa - The 31st annual Holiday Stroll in Muscatine is set to take place in downtown Muscatine on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5:30-8 p.m.  The event is sponsored by the Muscatine Journal and the Muscatine Downtown Action Alliance.

"This year's Holiday Stroll is going to be bigger, better and brighter than ever," said Karla Pinner, publisher of the Muscatine Journal. "We're really excited about the lighted parade, which is new this year. Local kids will be carrying special lanterns; it should be a lot of fun.  You're also going to see more lighted decorations downtown. "

There will be free refreshments up and down Second Street in various shops and there will be an opportunity to extend the holiday spirit further by dropping toys off for the Salvation Army at Carriage House Carpet One Floor and Home, 121 E. Second St.

In addition to being able to enjoy music, people will be able to appreciate other kinds of art with an artist meet and greet at We Can Frame That, 221 E. Second St., and with artist Carol Steinmetz at Pearl City Iowa Realty, 222 W. Second St.

Not only will Second Street be abuzz with family friendly activities as is tradition, but festivities will extend all the way up to Third Street via Cedar Street. Local band Lefty and the Spinners, which typically only performs once a year, will be playing at the Muscatine Journal building at 301 Third Street and Vineyard Church, at 224 E 3rd St., will host an array of live music as well.

There will be plenty of photo opportunities at the Stroll, so don't forget to bring your camera and to share them using the hashtag #MuscaStroll. The Pearl City Players will be dressed in costumes for photo ops and Santa will be at several locations after his appearance in the parade at 6 p.m., including Sarah Siler Photography and the Jubilee Community Center.

The parade will also include dogs from the Humane Society and anybody else who'd like to participate can sign up to do so by calling Pinner at 563-262-0552.

Also, the Muscatine Parks and Recreation department is holding its annual Candy Cane Hunt down at the riverfront at 7 p.m. for preschool through fourth graders.  There will be lots of candy canes to be found by all participants as well as several "special" candy canes that can be redeemed at Pearl City Station for a special toy.  Cookies and drinks will be available at Pearl City Station after the hunt.  The Candy Cane Hunt will be held in the dark, so bring a flashlight if you can!  LED flashlights will be available if you're unable to bring your own.

"Bring your kids, bring your friends," Pinner said. "There's going to be so much to do, you'll be lucky if you can do everything before the night's over."

Businesses and organizations participating in the Stroll (At this time, watch for a complete list in the Muscatine Journal)

Carriage House Carpet One Floor and Home - Salvation Army toy drop off, toy drawings

Candle Shed Effect - Open

CBI Bank and Trust - Muscatine High School instrumental group 4:50-5 p.m.; Muscatine High School chorus groups 5-6 p.m.; light refreshments

Creations by Oz - Wine tasting, hot cocoa, discounts on handcrafted jewelry, and unique finds

Elly's Tea and Coffee - Hot chocolate and cider for $1

Feather Your Nest - "Pick a top hat" savings on store purchase

Fighting Chance Solutions - live music and home school orchestra

First National Bank - Holiday villages decorating the patio

Fresh Vintage - Hot cider and treats in the Pearl Plaza atrium

Grillzilla Food Truck - On Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Gypsy Junk Market - Refreshments

Hall Tree Boutique - Open

Hubbles - $1.50 domestic draft beer

Ideal Wellness - Specials instore

Jubilee Community Center - Santa

Just Because - Open

Mealy Law Offices - Cookies, hot chocolate, ornaments

Muscatine Journal - Lefty and The Spinners band

Muscatine Photography Studio - Cider, hot chocolate, cookies and photo ops; magic show

Muscatine Search and Rescue - Hot chocolate and demonstrations on Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Pearl City Iowa Realty - Artist Carol Steinmetz, treats and refreshments

Pearl City Players - Dressing in costumes for photo ops, location to be announced

Ruhl & Ruhl - Starbucks, fire pit, HyVee serving coffee and cookies

Salon Incognito - Music, refreshments

Sarah Siler Photography - Photos with Santa

Sherwin Williams - Miss Louise dance group performing in windows

Start to Finish - Specials on shakes, hot tea, soup, oatmeal and protein bars

The Flower Gallery - Three guys with Soule performing

The Wild Thing - Open

Trinity Episcopal Church - Louisa-Muscatine Elementary Choir performing during the soup supper

Under the Bed Antiques - Hot chocolate and cookies, 10 percent off items

U.S. Cellular - Handouts and refreshments on Cedar Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets

Vineyard Church - Vineyard Collective performing at 6-6:30 p.m.; Muscatine High School group performing at 6:30-7 p.m.; Muscatine Community College Variety Singers at 7-7:30 p.m.; refreshments

We Can Frame That - Queens C&S Pageant singing; artist meet and greet with hot chocolate, cookies, etc.

Wine Nutz - After party with live music from Fighting Chance Solutions

Zogg Pilates - Pilates and yoga demonstrations, balance yoga and massage

01 Dec 2015

World AIDS Day Service Dec 2nd at MCCQC

By Brenda Schwarz

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) in collaboration with The Project of the Quad Cities plans a special World Aids Day Service to be held on
Wednesday, December 2nd at 7:00pm

DAVENPORT, Iowa, November 23, 2015 - The public is invited to a World Aids Day Service at Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities, located at 2930 W. Locust Street. Since 1988, December 1st has been designated as World Aids Day with the goal of bringing together people from around the world to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic. MCC QC will honor the theme of World AIDS Day, Getting to Zero: Zero new HIV infections. Zero discrimination. Zero AIDS related deaths during the gathering on December 2nd by requesting a love offering for The Project of the Quad Cities. One hundred percent of the offering will be donated to support the programs and services offered at The Project.

The Project of the Quad Cities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community based organization that was established in 1986 to provide services to those at risk of contracting, affected by, or living with HIV/STI/AIDS. TPQC is the only HIV/STI/AIDS service organization within a 60 mile radius of the Quad Cities. There are two offices, one in Moline, IL and one in Davenport, IA that serve approximately 300 clients, many of which live 200% below the poverty line. Thea Hansen, the Director of Grants and Services, can be reached at 309-762-5433.

Prior to the service, guests are encouraged to visit the social hall for coffee and fellowship. The doors to the church will be open by 5:30pm. For additional information, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or by email at richdhendricks@msn.com.


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30 Nov 2015

KWQC-TV6 Toys for Tots Drive

By Eric VanWinkle

KWQC-TV6, The Station That Serves Illinois and Iowa Every Day, will host its annual Toys For Tots "Drive Up and Drop Off" on Thursday, December 3rd from 6AM - 6:30PM.

KWQC-TV6 is pleased to once again partner with the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve in collecting toys for less fortunate children in the community who may otherwise go without gifts this Christmas.

U.S. Marines, TV6 staff, and volunteers will be on hand outside of the KWQC Broadcast Center located at 805 Brady St., Davenport, IA to receive donations.  Anyone who would like to donate can simply drive up and hand off their donation without leaving their vehicle.

The U.S Marine Corp Reserves is asking for new, unwrapped toys preferably around the $10 or above price range. There is a particular need for gifts appropriate for boys and girls ages 6 months - 2 years and 10-12 years. Monetary donations are accepted and will be sent to the Toys For Tots foundation in Quantico, Virginia for accounting purposes where they will then be deposited to a local account designated for use in the Q.C.A.

The following items cannot be accepted by the program and will not be distributed: stuffed animals, realistic looking guns or weapons, food, or clothing.

Traffic flow through the TV6 driveway will be reversed this year due to Brady St. still being two-lane traffic at the time of the event. Drivers will need to enter from Perry St. and exit turning north on to Brady St.

More information on the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve "Toys For Tots" program can be found at http://quad-cities.toysfortots.org.

KWQC-TV6 event promo can be seen at: https://youtu.be/M0XcTirf3ss
25 Nov 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 11/25 - 12/3/2015

By QC Chamber

The holiday fun continues at Festival of Trees this week with a Celebrity Lunch today and Jingle Jam tonight! Your last chance to visit the festival is on Saturday for Family Day. Enjoy all the magic and attractions of the Festival at a reduced price!

Join us this Saturday and encourage others to shop local this holiday season by using #ShopSmallQC on social media! Small businesses bring so much vibrancy to our downtown community and the impact they have is crucial to our local economic growth. Small Business Saturday is a nationwide movement to remind shoppers to spend some holiday dollars at small, local retailers. 

Friday is one of the biggest music events of the year for downtown business Ragged Records with Black Friday Record Store Day! This year features nearly 100 official Black Friday titles and 100's of unofficial titles. Plus there will be free live music all day long and sales from both Ragged Records & Trash Can Annie!

Avoid the holiday hangover and participate in The 29th Annual McCarthy Bush Turkey Trot! The road race takes to our streets on Thursday morning. The event includes a one-mile family fun run, a five-mile run and two person relay. It's a downtown tradition!

A Pink Floyd party gets started at 9 p.m. tonight at the Redstone Room with a showing of the film Dark Side of the Rainbow with local musicians performing their favorite Pink Floyd songs following the film! Taking the Redstone stage on Saturday is the Family Groove Company with Frank F. Sidney's Western Bandit Volunteers!

Need help deciding where to have a night out over the holiday? Me & Billy has you covered tonight for Laid Black Wednesday featuring Free Live Trivia and 2 for 1 draft beer! And they are open early at 8 am Thanksgiving morning for the Turkey Trot!

Give the gift of art this holiday season! The Bereskin Fine Art Gallery offers gift certificates that can be used for classes and/or artwork. Bereskin just released their new class schedule for this winter and it makes for the perfect unique gift for the creative person on your list.

For a complete list of the events this week and beyond, visit our event calendar.

Future Events:
12/05 - QC Food Hub Trivia Night
12/18 - Lightwire Theater
24 Nov 2015

Blessing Tree Lighting & Holiday Party

By Kelly Hendershot

DAVENPORT, IA - DECEMBER  2015 - Gilda's Club will host the annual lighting of the Blessing Tree on Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30 pm.

This is a special time of year where we gather together and celebrate by having a nice meal and light the Blessing Tree - a 32 ft. tree displayed along River Drive. There will be a special guest in Noogieland on this evening. The main meal provided, but desserts are welcomed! Thanks to Doug's Heating and Air Conditioning for providing the ham.

The Blessing Tree is a special tradition at Gilda's Club in which people can sponsor a light, bow, or ornament in memory of, in celebration of, or in thankfulness for a special person in your life.  All the proceeds from The Blessing Tree help Gilda's Club in their mission to support local individuals and families affected by a cancer diagnosis at no charge. The tree will remain lit until January 10th.

Individual lights are just $5 each or you may purchase five lights for $20.  Large bows may be purchased for $25 each and gold ornaments for $50 each. A display in the clubhouse will feature the name of the person each light, bow, or ornament represents and a letter of tribute and holiday blessings will be sent if you wish.

To learn more about contributing to the Blessing Tree, please visit: gildasclubqc.org/news/blessing-tree-2015.

Dinner included. For more details and to register, please call Gilda's Club at 563-326-7504 or email kelly@gildasclubqc.org.

About Gilda's Club

Free of charge, Gilda's Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer.  As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States.  Our global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.

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23 Nov 2015

Senior Star at Elmore Place Hosts Decades of Holiday Desserts Tour on December 4 ~ Popularity Brings Quad Cities Event Back for the Second Year

By Christina L. Maggio-Kellerstrass

Quad City seniors and their families invited to experience a variety of delectables on December 4

 

DAVENPORT, IA (November 23, 2015) - Back by popular demand, Senior Star at Elmore Place is thrilled to host its Second Annual Holiday Desserts Tour for all Quad City seniors and their families from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4 at 4500 Elmore Avenue, Davenport.

This year's free event will feature desserts and other food delights spanning several decades, highlighting delicious treats over the years.  Upon arrival, attendees will receive a Decade Destination Pass and partake in a self-guided tour sampling items prepared by the chefs at Senior Star at Elmore Place.

Decades to be featured include :

·       Roaring 20's: Iced coffee, petit fours, small cheesecakes

·       America's Favorite Pastime Baseball 30's: Corndogs, Charlie's Popcorn, roasted peanuts, Tollhouse cookies

·       Soda Shop 50s: Homemade root beer floats

·       Disco 60s: Saturday Night Live Dance Party with French onion dip, chips and vegetables

Guests will also be treated to entertainment by local jazz sensation Josh Duffee.

"We are thrilled to offer this fun holiday event for our Quad City seniors and their families for a second year," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place.  "Our chefs have created an exceptional representation of decade-inspired tastings which are a highlight of our food offerings at Senior Star."

Completion of the Decade Destination Pass will provide attendees the opportunity to be included in a special drawing for prizes including dinner at Texas Roadhouse and a $100 shopping gift card.

Space is limited so RSVPs are requested on or before December 3 by calling 563.359.0100.

For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place, call 563.359.0100.

About Senior Star at Elmore Place

Senior Star at Elmore Place, a Senior Star community, features 236 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 20 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many customized amenities to offer its residents three distinctive living experiences: independent living, assisted living and memory care.  For more information, visit www.seniorstar.com.

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23 Nov 2015

Daily Herbs and Spices I.S.E. December 3rd. 2015

By Narveen Aryaputri

Daily Herbs and Spices

Finalizing the Institute's list of  the recommended herbs

to be taken daily for optimum health.

The InstiuteCHT has formulated a daily herb and spice plate for preventative care and optimum health.

General Discussion to follow.

December 3rd. 2015.

2nd Floor of  the Moline Commercial Club

1530 Fifth Avenue.  Moline. Illinois.

7.00 p.m.

The presentation will be available on the website www.qcinstitute.org under ISE ARTICLES.

Free and open to the public.

Doors open at 6.30

Independent Scholars Evenings are sponsored by

THE INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL & HEALING TRADITIONS, Ltd....development through innovative scholarship

The Institute for Cultural & Healing Traditions, Ltd is a 501©3 organization since 1996

www.qcinstitute.org

email: instistutecht@gmail.com

* please note: printed copies of Independent Scholars presentations are available in library at The Moline Commercial Club.

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd.   Or Institute CHT  for short.

1530 Fifth Avenue
Moline
Illinois. 61265

Please visit our website: www.qcinstitute.org. 

ABOUT THE INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS' EVENINGS:

To all Independent Scholars:  let us know if you will like to present / discuss your work during an upcoming Independent Scholars' Evening.  Held every Thursday evening at 7.00 pm during a shortened academic year, these evenings are focused on the topic of presentation, and are intellectually stimulating, free, and open to the public.

Independent Scholars give a presentation-discussion to an audience of interested co-learners during these Evenings  which are dedicated to the scholars giving the presentation.  Audiences actively participate bringing their ideas and critique to the scholars' work. 

As co-learners, your presence is vital. Your presence supports the work of the Independent Scholars as their original work is being finalized for publication or further ongoing presentation. 

Dedicated to the promotion of the ongoing work of Independent Scholars, these Evenings are not commercial evenings, although many Independent Scholars have privately benefited commercially from their presentations at these Independent Scholars' Evenings.

Additionally,  in today's economy, often citizens cannot, or do not wish to,  get monetary employment  in their area of interest and training; or their interests have changed and continue to change as they grow, as is often the case. These ISE or Independent Scholars Evenings are the venue or vehicle for this parallel work in today's modern era.

Keeping these considerations in mind, The Institute promotes the work of Independent Scholars. The Institute does this by providing a free -standing structured organization to Independent Scholars who give their presentations at these dedicated weekly Independent Scholars' Evenings.

Not governed by any State Educational Board requirements, or potential existing bias of departmental heads or peers, yet within the perimeters of Federal and State laws, these free-standing Independent Scholars' Evenings sessions are dedicated to those who wish to use these evenings for their ongoing personal life's work.  Please visit our website: www.qcinstitute.org to review archives.

These evenings are characterized by a vigorous, stimulating and uplifting intellectual atmosphere. All the presentations and opinions are authentic and original.

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural & Healing Traditions, a 501(c)3 organization according to the United States law at State and Federal levels since 1996.

The Institute is free-standing. Although we have a Board of Directors, we do not control the content of presentations. Social perimeters and market forces decide and are factored into governing the success of Independent Scholars personal work.

The Independent Scholars' Evenings are purely a Community  organization for intellectual inquiry, expression  and the Freedom of Speech.
20 Nov 2015

Annual holiday Polar Express Pajama Party!

By Putnam Museum
Join us at The Putnam for a holiday season favorite,
the annual Polar Express Pajama Parties on December 17, 18 & 19!
Families are encouraged to come dressed to impress in their pajamas to the Putnam, and enjoy activities such as decorating your own sleigh bell, getting your face painted, a Lights-Out Museum Scavenger Hunt (Don't forget to bring your flashlight!), and holiday games.  Families and guests will also get to pick out their favorite hot chocolate toppings as they grab a cup of hot cocoa on their way into the Putnam's National Geographic GIANT Screen Theater for a viewing of the classic holiday film The Polar Express 3D.
Purchase your tickets online or by calling (563) 324-1933! ?Space is limited and reservations are required.
The Polar Express 3D
A young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
More information
20 Nov 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 11/20/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

Due to the results of the recent City elections a vacancy will occur on the City Council effective as of January 1, 2016. At this time the LeClaire City Council intends to fill this vacancy by appointment.

All persons interested in being appointed to this vacancy and to be considered for such must submit a standard City committee membership application form (available at City Hall or on the City' website, "Board & Committee Membership Application", along with a general letter of interest (resume) to the City Clerk at 325 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, Iowa 52753 by the close of business (5:00 p.m. local time) on Thursday, December 31, 2015. Notice is further given that this appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election (November 8, 2016). Prospective candidate/applicants review and interviews have been tentatively set by the City Council for their Committee-of-the-Whole meeting to be held on Monday, January 4, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.  This appointment is expected to be formally considered at the Council meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2016. The electors of the City of LeClaire have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election. A valid petition requesting a special election to fill the vacancy must be filed with the LeClaire City Clerk within fourteen days after the publication of the official "Notice of Vacancy" or within fourteen days after the appointment is made, whichever is later. If you have any questions, please contact the LeClaire City Clerk's office at 563-289-4242.

 

CALENDAR

November 21st - Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal - LeClaire Fire Station 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come and eat and enjoy the fellowship! Come and get to know your neighbors. More information please Contact Jenna Graff - 717-580-1101

 

November 20th, 21st, 22nd - Enright's Le Claire Super Wash Annual Holiday Promotion to Kick Off Holiday Token Sale! Free carwashes 11:00-5:00, Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st! Automatic carwash tokens on sale 5 for $20, each token a $6.50 value. Tokens may can be purchased with cash, check, or credit card and make Great Holiday Gifts! Sign up to win carwashes and the "Blue Super Wash Wagon".   Weekly winners posted on our reader board.  Attendants on duty 8:30-10:00, Monday thru Friday and 8:30 to 3:00, on weekends. All attendant hours are subject to weather.

November 23rd - Economic Development Meeting - City Hall - 8a.m.

November 23rd - The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - New Menu Launch! Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.

November 28th - Small Business Saturday Support the local economy by shopping LeClaire's small businesses. Fun scavenger hunt will be offered with chance to win a prize. More information to come. #LeClaireShopSmall

 

December 3rd - Local Photographer Burt Gearhart will present "Seasonal Scenery of LeClaire" at the LeClaire Community Library 6:30pm "All-ages" slide presentation and lecture. Prints of Bald Eagles, rural scenery, the Mississippi River, and historic beauty of LeClaire on display. Free, seating is limited. http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us/archive/2015/12/seasonal-scenery-of-le-claire

 

December 4th - First Friday - 5:30-8pm.

Fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co.

Wine tasting at Wide River Winery

Live music at 7:30pm at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits with Bobby Ray Bunch

Restaurant specials, and some shops open late!

 

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire!

With crafts, Silent Auction, baked goods, cookie decorating and great shopping at all our unique shops and good food at the restaurants, you're sure to find the perfect gift for those special people in your lives. There's something for everyone at Christmas in LeClaire, brought to you by WQAD.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, December 4th

9-5 - Buffalo Bill Museum Tours - Adults $5, Seniors $4, ages 6-16, $1

10-5 - Masonic Lodge - Cookie Sale, Lunch and Crafts.

10-8 - LeClaire Civic Center - Crafts, Silent Auction, Baked Goods & More. Author Blake Ross will be selling books and prints.

10-8 - Riverside Foursquare Church - Bake Sale & Family Activities. Decorate your own Cookie! FREE coffee and hot chocolate. Warming station.

5-8 - Unique Creations & Gifts - Kids make reindeer food.

5:30-8 - Mississippi River Distilling Company - First Friday Open House. Free cocktail and food samples.

5:30-8 - Santas from Around the World Strolling Through Downtown LeClaire

Saturday, December 5th

8-10 - Breakfast with Santa at Happy Joe's! Sponsored by Happy Joe's and Black Hawk Bank & Trust. Kids - $4.50, Adults - $8.50. Visit with Santa until 11:30.

9-5 - Buffalo Bill Museum Tours - Adults $5, Seniors $4, ages 6-16, $1

10-5 - Masonic Lodge - Cookie Sale, Lunch and Crafts.

10-8 - LeClaire Civic Center - Crafts, Silent Auction, Baked Goods & More. Author Blake Ross will be selling books and prints.

10-8 - Riverside Foursquare Church - Bake Sale & Family Activities. Decorate your own Cookie! FREE coffee and hot chocolate. Warming station.

10-12 - Santas from Around the World Strolling Through Downtown LeClaire

10-3 - Masonic Lodge - Kids can explore "The Miracle of Jesus", sponsored by PPALS Ministry, the Lutheran and Presbyterian Churches of Princeton and LeClaire. Children's activities include games, crafts, food, storytelling and Bethlehem Marketplace booths.

10-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - Luke Travers creates Wooden Shoes

10-4 - LeClaire Civic Center Parking Lot - Chainsaw Carver

11-2 - Antique Archeology - Visit with Mrs. Clause and get a candy cane!

11-4 - LeClaire Civic Center Parking Lot - Santa's Gift Shop. Kids use "Christmas in LeClaire $"!

11-7 - FREE Trolley Rides with designated stops throughout downtown LeClaire.

11- 8 - Unique Creations & Gifts - Kids make reindeer food.

12-5 - Unique Creations & Gifts - Kids get picture with Elf on the Shelf.

12-3 - Mississippi River Distilling Company - WQAD Selfie Set on the patio.

2-4 - Granite Xact - Face Painting and Balloon Artist

2-4 - Santas from Around the World Strolling Through Downtown LeClaire. Stop at Best Days Photography and the kids can have their picture taken with one of the Strolling Santas. There will be a free download so you can print their pictures!

5:30-8 - Mississippi River Distilling Company - First Saturday Open House. Free cocktail and food samples.

Sunday, December 6th

10-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - Crafts, Silent Auction, Baked Goods & More. Bidding for Silent Auction closes at 2PM. Author Blake Ross will be selling books and prints.

10-4 - LeClaire Civic Center - Luke Travers creates Wooden Shoes.

11-4 - LeClaire Civic Center Parking Lot - Santa's Gift Shop. Kids use "Christmas in LeClaire $"!

11-4 - FREE Trolley Rides with designated stops throughout downtown LeClaire.

11-4 - Unique Creations & Gifts - Kids make reindeer food.

12-5 - Buffalo Bill Museum Tours - Adults $5, Seniors $4, ages 6-16, $1

1-3 - Santas from Around the World Strolling Through Downtown LeClaire.

December 5th - Star Gifts for Kids Trivia Night - Leclaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds go to Star Gifts for Kids! You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun, the raffles and to support this great cause! Contact Barry Long to reserve a table - 563-949-6969 or bal400@aol.com

December 8th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Subway noon. Everyone Welcome!

December 12th - Princeton Community Center - Open House and Christmas at the Center! For All Ages! 6-8:30 P.M. An evening featuring Santa, children's activities, music, refreshments and beautiful holiday decorations. Invite your family and neighbors to meet you at the center for a special evening of good fellowship!

December 20th - Celebrate Christmas at Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton Sunday School Christmas Program - 4 p.m. Children ages 4-12 will perform a Christmas pageant followed by Christmas cookies and punch.

December 22nd - Blue Christmas Worship Service - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton 7 p.m. This contemplative service is especially for those grieving and for all who find Christmas to be a difficult time. A time of fellowship will follow the worship service.

 

December 24th - Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton. 5 p.m. This traditional Christmas service is for all who enjoy singing Christmas carols and hearing the good news of Christ's birth.

SAVE THE DATE

January 30th, 2016 - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner - Davenport Country Club

 

FYI

Looking for Strolling Santas and Other Characters for Christmas in LeClaire! Volunteers for Friday evening after 4 p.m. Sat. from 11 until 7pm and Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. Great Costumes and goodies to pass out provided! Just bring your Holiday Spirit and Smile to show everyone our community's spirit and zest for fun!  Call Kim and leave message - 563-289-5699. 4 to 6 women and 8 to 12 men needed for short shifts and longer periods to stroll and be on the trolley!

It's not too early to reserve the LeClaire Civic Center for your holiday party! Go to www.leclairecivicclub.org for details or call 563-639-4621. Half- and full-day rentals; furnished kitchen; large screen television.

To help support their endowment fund, the Friends of the Library have partnered up with Isabel Bloom to create the Green Tree Wall Plaque, on sale for $24, with part of the proceeds going toward the LeClaire Community Library's endowment. If you are interested in purchasing one of these plaques, please contact Becky Pilger at bekpilg71@aol.com or find them at the Library. Those who make a $1000 donation or more to the Library's endowment will receive a complimentary plaque as a thank you for supporting the library. These plaques are available at the Library and at the LeClaire Isabel Bloom store in LeClaire.

Blue Iguana Homemade soups are back! Make sure to ask about our soup of the day.

Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center - Coming in January - All Ages PLAY Cafe where you can "Play..Gather..Create" with friends, neighbors and family.  Play Cafe will be open two Saturdays or more each month starting in January.  Details on our website.

Reusable Usables will be offering some amazing new classes and events in our new studio space, facilitated by talented local artist.  Looking for people like you to share your passion and teach a class/workshop in our new studio. visit www.reusableusables.org

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

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

The Moline Public Library's "The Grrreat Tiger Tales Reading Challenge" sponsored by Ascentra Credit Union was held Saturday, Nov. 14 at the library. Moline first graders were rewarded for reading 10 books in one month.  Students reaching their goals enjoyed a pizza party at the library.  Each student was recognized by name, awarded a certificate of achievement and given a stuffed tiger provided by Ascentra Credit Union.  Each class then poses for a picture alongside Ascentra mascot Jumpin' George.  "It's a great feeling seeing over 300 first graders excited about reading," says Alvaro Macias, Ascentra Credit Union Community Development Manager.  "When they are recognized by name in front of their family and a large audience, the students are seeing the importance and rewards of reading." The Moline-Coal Valley School District, Moline Public Library and Ascentra Credit Union have worked together to promote the love of reading to Moline's first graders since 2009.

 

Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

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

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

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

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

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!

November 28th - Small Business Saturday

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire

January 30th - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

December 8th - Subway, LeClaire - Lunch - noon

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