16 Oct 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 10/16/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER ISSUE!

Deadline Friday, November 6, 5:00 p.m.

The December 2015 LeClaire Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be printed and delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. If you commit to all 4 quarterly issues, receive a 10% discount off each ad! Ads can be modified per issue. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Low cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for THE HOLIDAYS!!

 

RIBBON CUTTING!

November 6th- LeClaire River Retreat Guest Condo - Time tbd. - Stephanie Graham, owner. 215 1/2 Cody Road, LeClaire. leclaireriverretreat@gmail.com, www.leclaireriverretreat.com A modern, chic and newly updated condo with accommodations for up to six guests. Enjoy a beautiful open floor plan featuring a great room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace, kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances, two walls of windows to enjoy the riverfront view, private entrance, an enclosed garage, and a private deck. Our lovely location is in the heart of historic downtown LeClaire, IA overlooking the Mississippi River. This luxury condominium is available for overnight, weekend, weekly, or monthly rental. Also available for group parties such as baby showers, bridal showers, and the like. 563-484-1555

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

November 1st - Deadline for submitting your information to the National Geographic website. Go to http://mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com/user/account Contact Cindy Bruhn, Tourism Manager, know if you need for information or assistance - info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963

 

CALENDAR

October 1st-31st - Food for Fines: It's back! LeClaire Community Library will take food donations to pay off late fees/fines for all of October. All donations will benefit the Hope Church Food Pantry. For a full list of acceptable donations, and for more information, please visit the www.leclaire.lib.ia.us or contact Library Director Jillian Aschliman at jaschliman@leclaireiowa.gov or (563)289-4242, ext. 4

 

October 17th - Blue Iguana Celebrates National Sweetest Day! We'll have a special desert on the menu. Bring your sweetest in for a special treat.

 

October 17th - Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) benefits the Buffalo Bill Museum.  Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments are available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. For reservations, call: 563-349-4403 or email smith5grand@gmail.com

 

October 19th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8a.m.

 

October 24th - Annual Witch's Walk Free Family Fun on the Levee! Registration for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. Rain date October 31st. Businesses are invited to hand out candy, create photo opportunities for families (use #witcheswalk2015 and #yourbusiness), give financial support for prizes and activities. To donate candy, prizes or for activities, or to volunteer, contact April, 920-287-8851, or Jenna, 717-580-1101.

 

October 24th - Blue Iguana - Witches Walk - Stop by for a special treat!

 

October 30th - Snow Masonic Lodge #44 will be Recognizing and Honoring Le Claire's Firefighters and Police Officers at a dinner beginning 6:30 pm in our lodge dining room at 113 S. Cody Road.  Public is invited.  Cost is $7.00 for dinner which will include ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, rolls, dessert and a beverage.

 

November 1st - Blue Iguana - Day of the Dead Celebration!

 

November 6th - Ribbon Cutting - LeClaire River Retreat Guest Condo - time tbd

 

November 18th - El Rio Spa & Wellness One Year Anniversary Event Details to come! And, come check out the new "Salt Therapy Room"! Great for respiratory ailments and skin conditions. Massage Wednesdays - $10 off any massage! The M'Lis Slimming Wrap is back! Cut inches and check out the M'Lis Wellness program as well!

 

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

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire!

 

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!

 

Bible Study at Jones St. Java House, 204 Jones St., LeClaire. 6:30-8p.m. The public is invited to join a free, 6-week course on "How to Study the Bible." Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick of Asbury United Methodist Church will lead the study on Wednesday nights from Oct. 14 - Nov. 18, 2015. Please bring your Bible (or one will be provided) and invite a friend. All are welcome! Information: contact Pastor Kerrin at 563-355-5218, ext. 204.

 

Unique Recycled Creations & Gifts - now retailers for American Paint Company. We carry quarts, pints and samples of the chalk, clay and mineral based paint, plus waxes, top coat finish, American grit, MICA , glaze and brushes, so basically the whole line, plus their new line of paint that just came out this week, The Bold and beautiful collection.

 

Isabel Bloom - Stop by to see the wonderful sculpture designs we have in-store for home decorating, Halloween and gift-giving! Best of all, our Gourds and Pumpkins will last for years to come! Don't forget about our spooktacular Ghosts, Bats and Skulls - bound to be your seasonal favorites! If you haven't shopped Isabel Bloom lately, you don't know what you are missing!

Faithful Pilot On-Going Events · Mondays - Half Priced Martinis · Tuesdays - $5 House Made Margaritas, $3 Guacamole, and $3 Street Tacos · Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night with Chef prepared feature share plates and Live music from 6-8pm. · Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11am-2pm

LeClaire Community Library - TAG:  Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. All are welcome, and don't forget?your attendance earns you Service Learning Hours!

 

Steventon's has Prime Rib on the first Saturday of each month.

 

Bierstube of LeClaire would like to offer all LeClaire Business Employees 10% food items!  Voted #1 Rueben in the QC!  We make our own sausages! Check out our daily specials and lunch features! New late night menu, Fri-Sat, 9pm to midnight!

 

Reusable Usables - Every Sunday at 1:30 RU features "Re-purposed Sunday Art" with a new re-purposed project each week!

 

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

Milestones Area Agency, which serves meals to the elderly at the First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and delivers meals to homebound seniors, is looking for someone to help deliver meals on Mondays, from 11 am to 12 noon. You would receive training in August and begin in September. This is a quick job that is deeply appreciated by those receiving the meals and their families. Could you help two or more Mondays a month? If so, call Heide at 563-289-3646.

 

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!

October 24th - Witch's Walk (rain date October 31st)

November 28th - Small Business Saturday

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire

January 30th - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

November 10th - Riverview Roadhouse - Lunch - noon

December 8th - Subway, LeClaire - Lunch - noon

16 Oct 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 10/15 - 10/22/2015

By QC Chamber
Build a Halloween costume at Abernathy's by filling a grab bag full of clearance items for just $25. Treat yourself to 30% off pink products at The Spa at Hotel Blackhawk or get a jump on holiday shopping by taking advantage of an exclusive 50% discount at Gifts, Greetings and Gourmet. Warm up with a taste of locally sourced soup and cornbread at QC Food Hub or stop by Chocolate Manor for a taste of Fall treats. For a fun group activity drop in Arthur Murray Dance Studio for a free dance class. There's much to explore on Third Thursday - check out the full list of Third Thursday exhibits, events and specials.  If you've ever dreamed of being in a pinup photoshoot, Abernathy's is giving you the opportunity this Saturday. Join regional pinup photographer, Sydney Cronin for a fun filled Saturday packed with vintage inspirations and pinup poses. This event is open to all styles, genders or experience levels. 

If you're thirsting for knowledge there are a number of unique educational opportunities being offered this week. Check out a Genealogy Workshop hosted by The German American Heritage Center and at the QC Food Hub you can learn the basics of beekeeping or take part in a rare class on Whole Hog Butchery. Early next week join the QC Food Rescue Partnership by participating in a workshop on how to locally reduce food waste through donation.
Davenport has big shows coming to the Adler stage this Fall! Described as being Riverdance for the voice, the enchanting Celtic Woman will celebrate its 10-year journey here. Country fans - don't miss chart-topping, Nashville hit-maker, Lee Brice next weekend, and of course, The Avett Brothers will be here in November!

 Support local music this week by swinging over to the RME Community Stage for a performance from the Quad-Cities KIX Orchestra, a non-profit group dedicated to the preservation of big band music. You can catch more local entertainment Wednesday night at Boozie's as they celebrate their five year anniversary of Open Mic Night!

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

10/31 - Halloween Parade

16 Oct 2015

Literacy volunteers honored at Awards Ceremony

By Julie Ross

Congratulations to the following individuals who received awards for the volunteer work they to do battle illiteracy in our community. They were honored at a celebration at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley on October 8th

 

Large Business: Deere and Company; Non-Profit: Broadway Presbyterian Church. Individuals: Joan Hodskins; Don Davis; Dorothea Duncan; Judy Rullman; Gary Forret; Richard Yerington; Maria Monserral Magallon-Perez. The Sister Camille Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Dr. R. Josef Hofmann.

 

In addition to recognizing volunteers, a scholarship was awarded to Ms. Devin Morrison, who is pursuing a post-secondary degree at Black Hawk College after achieving her GED.

 

Event attendees were privileged to hear a keynote presentation by Gary Metivier who gave insight as to why 4th and 5th grade boys stop reading for pleasure.

 

If you would like information on how to get involved in Bi-State Literacy Council or as a Literacy Volunteer, contact Julie Ross at 309-793-4425 jross@wiaaa.org.
16 Oct 2015

Frieze Lecture Series Considers the Products of a Notable Year

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: The annual Frieze Lectures partnership between Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College looks back 100 years ago to 1915, and the famous and infamous products of a most notable year.

On four Tuesdays, from Oct. 20 to Nov. 10, Augustana College guest lecturers will consider "1915 - A Landmark Year," and events ranging from the development of Einstein's Theory of Relativity, the publishing of Franz Kafka's ground-breaking novel The Metamorphosis, the release of DW Griffith's film Birth of a Nation, and of poems by Robert Frost and TS Eliot that are still read today. All of these events had their roots in 1915, and their effects still echo through our culture today, for both good and ill.

The annual partnership features four lectures by Augustana College professors (without tests or grades) and  fascinating discussions afterward over coffee and cookies at the Rock Island Public Library. All presentations begin at 2:00 pm, in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. This year's Frieze Lectures schedule:

October 20: Dr. Cecilia Vogel, professor of physics, on how the publishing of Einstein's Theory of Relativity in 1915 revolutionized our thinking about the universe.

October 27: Dr. Lisa Seidlitz, associate professor of world languages, on the literary impact of Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis, 100 years later.

November 3: Dr. Christopher Whitt, associate professor of political science, on events surrounding the 1915 release of DW Griffith's controversial Birth of a Nation and how racism in entertainment shapes politics.

November 10: Farah Marklevits, adjunct instructor in English, on the literary legacy of two great poems first published in 1915: Robert Frost's Road Not Taken and TS Eliot's Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock.

For more free programs, visit www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-READ or pick up a fall events brochure at the Rock Island Main Library, 30/31 or Southwest Branches.

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16 Oct 2015

Happy Joe's Kids Foundation Luncheon

By Kristel Whitty-Ersan

Happy Joe's 4rd Annual Precious Ladies Lunch is Friday, November 6th, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Doors open at 10:00am for a shopping boutique, followed by lunch at 11:30am, and a dynamic guest speaker, Dave "The Shef" Sheffield.

Happy Joe Whitty will also be in attendance and available for interviews. Walk-in guests are welcome and tickets are $45 at the door.

For more details about the event, please click the link www.happyjoeskids.org/event, or see the attached invitation. I would like to personally invite you to be part of this very special day dedicated to some very special people.  If you would like more information, please contact me at 563-650-4680.  If I am unavailable, please contact my assistant, Sarah Carroll, at 563-332-8811, x-223.

The media had a great presence last year and we would like to include you again this year! We hope to pre-promote this event as now is the time to let everyone know about, and hopefully sell, as many seats as possible! This is truly a wonderful event for some very special people. We would appreciate your support.

Again, if you would like more information, please contact Kristel Whitty-Ersan at 563.332.8811, Ext. 203, or via e-mail at kristele@happyjoes.com.

We are asking all media to save the dates for our 43rd Annual Holiday Party for Kids With Special Needs, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 1st and 2nd. Parties are at 9:30 and 11:30am each day at the iWireless Center. We hope to see you there!

16 Oct 2015

Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities (MCC QC) is hosting cooking classes and a night of karaoke during the month of October.

By Jennifer Robb

DAVENPORT, Iowa, October 13, 2015 - MCCQC is offering a series of cooking classes on Monday evening beginning at 7pm.

The theme for October 19 is: Pumpkins...more than just jack-o-lanterns!!! We will be making three different harvest soups during this cooking class. Join MCCQC for an evening of slicing, chopping, blending and tasting. The cost is $5.00 and includes all ingredients/supplies. Bring containers as there will be plenty to share!! Guest chef Kevin Detra will share tips and recipes to warm hearts on cold fall & winter nights.

Also, mark your calendars for our third class on Monday, October 26 when we will be making Chicken Alfredo with homemade fettuccini pasta. The classes are offered in the social hall/kitchen of MCCQC located at 2930 W. Locust Street in Davenport across the street from the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds.

On Saturday, October 24th MCCQC will host Sober Karaoke and Costume Night from 7-10pm. Put on your costumes and warm up your vocal chords!! Join Sly and Tye DJ and Karaoke for an evening of alcohol free fun. Just $10.00/Adult for all the popcorn you can eat and a chance at the 50/50 Raffle. Additional raffle tickets will be available for purchase: 10 tickets/$5.00. Bring the kids...Youth are free!! A night of laughter with singing, costumes and some ridiculous games. For additional information, please contact Rev. Rich Hendricks at 563-324-8281 or by email at richdhendricks@msn.com.

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16 Oct 2015

QCAHN Historic Collection Showcase at the Rock Island County Historical Society

By Bradley Wiles

The Quad Cities Area History Network (QCAHN) will host Collaboration In Action: QCA Historic Collection Showcase at the Rock Island County Historical Society on Tuesday October 27, 2015 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. This one-day conference will feature discussions on historic collections and projects from representatives of area libraries, archives, museums, and cultural organizations. The conference program includes a tour of the Butterworth Center following various presentations on a range of collection-oriented topics:

·         Introduction and Welcome to the Rock Island County Historical Society - Meredith Peterson, Rock Island County Historical Society (10:00 a.m.)

·         CSI: Archives - Onnica Marquez, St. Ambrose University Library (10:20 a.m.)

·         No-Budget Digital Projects - Christine Barth, Scott County Library System (10:40 a.m.)

·         What's a Swedish Collection Doing in the Quad Cities? - Lisa Huntsha, Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center (11:00 a.m.)

·         Clinton Corn Strike Oral History Project - Brad Wiles, Clinton Public Library (11:20 a.m.)

·         ASpace: The Final Frontier? (Jessica Mirasol, Davenport Public Library (1:00 p.m.)

·         Collateral Damage: Are You Causing Damage to Your Institution's Collections? - Matthew Toland and Sarah Connors, The Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies (1:45 p.m.)

QCAHN is an informal group of history, information, and culture professionals with a shared interest in preserving special collections and raising public awareness of the rich historical assets in the region. The Collaboration In Action conference is free and open to the public. Registration is not required but RSVPs are encouraged. For more information about QCAHN or to RSVP, please contact Brad Wiles at 563-242-9115 or bwiles@clintonpubliclibrary.us.

14 Oct 2015

Play Trivia for a Great Cause - Helping Kids Love Reading!

By Lisa Lockheart

Books for Kids Trivia Night is Oct. 29

Rock Island, IL: The Rock Island Public Library Foundation will host a "Books for Kids" Trivia Night on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Avenue, Rock Island. The trivia night raises funds for the Lorene Evans Watts Fund for Children's Materials, which supports purchases of children's items at Rock Island Libraries.

Donation to play is $10 per person. Participants may increase their chances to win by purchasing mulligan stickers, doubler round stickers or bidding to win answers for a round from the night's celebrity genius. Snacks are welcome and a cash bar will be available from the Botanical Center.

To play, sign up with Kathy Lelonek of the Rock Island Library Foundation at 309-732-7326 or email riplfoundation@gmail.com. Players may register for a table of eight or be matched with a table that needs players.

For more information about the Rock Island Library, call 309-732-READ (7323), visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, or follow the library's Facebook and Twitter sites.

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14 Oct 2015

In From the Cold is celebrating its 23rd year of presenting the Mayors Hunger Luncheon.

By Cheryl Frame

This year's Mayors Hunger Luncheon will be November 4th in the Golden Leaf Banquet Center at 2902 East Kimberly Road in Davenport.  Doors open at 11 with a meal at noon.

Over the years, IFTC has raised more than $330,000 to help fund homeless service providers and related agencies in the Quad City area.

For more information, please contact Harvey Wiley, CASI Senior Advocate, 563.386.7477 x25
13 Oct 2015

Join us on October 23rd for a new offering from Leadercast Quad Cities

By Todd Ashby
In an effort to respond to requests from our Leadercast Community, Leadercast Quad Cities has teamed with Chick-fil-A and the Quad Cities Prayer Center to create a new opportunity for leadership learning.  We introduce you to the Quad Cities Leadership Academy!

Quad Cities Servant Leadership Academy is a new organization, who's mission is to gather business leaders, influencers and world changers who love Jesus, see things differently, and feel a burden to improve our communities.

Now it is time to kick-off our journey together, with our flagship full-day Servant Leadership Academy event on Friday, October 23rd. At this and other events throughout the year, leaders from our community will have an opportunity to converge and participate in a revolution of ideas, where you'll challenge the process and think unconventionally.

We will seek to learn, worship and create together with a momentous energy passionately pursuing God, through; recorded presentations from nationally recognized leadership experts, live presentations from local Servant Leaders and most importantly, incredible discssion and fellowship with other Servant Leaders like yourself.

More than cutting-edge events, QCSLA will be an experience that will leave you enlightened, rejuvenated, and ready to embrace the life to which you've been entrusted and the journey to which you've been called. Expect a fully immersive learning, worship and creative experience, where timely inspiration can come from the thought leaders who we look to, or the person sitting in the seat right next to you.

The cost to attend the October 23 Servant Leadership Academy event, is $50 and includes a complimentary Chick-fil-A lunch, snacks & beverages and a day full of learning & fellowship. If you would like to bring a group, please contact us to discuss group discounts.

Capacity for this event will be 200 attendees and spots will fill quickly, so please do not hesitate to contact to register or contact us with any additional questions.

To register or for more information, call Todd Ashby of Results Marketing at 563-322-2065 or email todd@resultsimc.com.
Of if you are ready to register right now, you can click the button below and start the process right now.
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, October 23rd!

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