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!  The tickets are available at First Central State Bank, LeClaire. Sponsored by The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce.

 

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

August 29th - Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting 103 S. Cody Road - 12:30p.m. Come help Celebrate the Grand Opening! Everyone Welcome!

 

CALENDAR

 

August 22nd - First Central State Bank - LeClaire - Free Community Shred Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Paper products only.

 

August 22nd - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Unidynes - 5-8 p.m.

 

August 23rd - Grappling on the Greens - 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Pleasant Valley/Five Point Wrestling Club. Sunrise Golf Course. Register by August 15th or same day 7:30 a.m.  Shotgun Start 8 a.m. $60 per person or $235 4 man team. 18 Hole 4 Man Best Shot Tourney. Grill-Out, Hole Prizes, Silent Auction, Bags Tournament for families and non-golfers, and more. Call 563-505-7650 or 563-940-0229 or email zahntrever@pleasval.k12.ia.us or scary1016@hotmail.com for more information about the outing and/or to be a sponsor!

 

August 23rd - Diamond Dash - LeClaire The Neckers Diamond Dash is taking over LeClaire, and the GRAND PRIZE: A $10,000 Hearts On Fire Diamond Ring! Visit all your favorite LeClaire businesses for scavenger hunt clues! For more information and to complete entry form, go to www.neckersdash.com

 

August 23rd - The Faithful Pilot will be open for lunch beginning at noon for Diamond Dash

 

August 23rd - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

 

August 25th - Faithful Pilot - Vino Vaso - $40.00 - A glass to paint, a glass to drink, and a glass to take home!  Ticket includes Chefs cheese and crackers, and a FREE glass of wine.  Tickets available at VINO/VASO's FACEBOOK page

 

August 27th - Bierstube Kooby's Karaoke 9p.m.-1a.m.

 

August 28th - Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care - Game Night with Essential Oils! 419 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. 12 noon and 5:30 p.m. Earn tickets that day or online to win items in several drawings, and get more information at http://www.nataliecgoddard.com/doterra/ RSVP 480-567-4356

 

August 29th- Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting 103 S. Cody Rd. - 12:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

 

August 29th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? - 5-8 p.m.

 

August 30th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

 

August 30th- Bierstube Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am

 

August 31st - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting - $20.00 for 15 wines.  3:00-5:00, includes wine and chefs small bites - $5.00 of each glass sold to a local women's charity

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

September 1st - Faithful Pilot Closed for Labor Day

 

September 5th - First Friday - LeClaire 5-8p.m.

 

September 6th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

 

Sept 14th - Faithful Pilot - PINOT PIG - A CHARITY HOG ROAST on the LeClaire Levee 12-4p.m. Why? Cuz it feels good to give back - NO KID HUNGRY Cost:$50.00 includes admittance, All U CAN Eat HOG ROAST with an organic hog coming from Rustik Rooster with farmer Karl Blake (From TV's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) and sides, live music from The Matriarchs, and $10.00 of your ticket sales goes to charity!  Goal is to raise 2K *You do NOT need to be 21 to enter but will be wrist banded at the front gate. Tickets will be available at faithfulpilot.com and in the restaurant, or call 563-289-4156.

 

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 - 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 are available at First Central State Bank, LeClaire.

 

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 is welcome!

 

September 24th- Bierstube Live Music from The Parrot Head Club & The Fry Daddies 7pm-11pm

 

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library - details and more information to come.

 

FYI

 

Essential Oils Classes - Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care Beginning August 12th and then every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Classes by Sara Bennion. 419 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. 480-567-4356. Visit mydoterra.com/sarabennion for more information.

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).

Faithful Pilot Wednesdays - Still 1/2 priced bottles wine night with Chef's special tapas menu *Coming Soon - Brunch & Lunch so look to our website and Facebook!

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton - Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm

 

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

 

FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR FAMILIES OF ACTIVE MILITARY THROUGH LABOR DAY 2014 The Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in the nation-wide "Blue Star Museum" project, "a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserves, from Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 through Labor Day, September 1, 2014.

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.

 

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

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

August 16 - Cars and Coffee on the Levee - begins at 8 a.m. - Bring your wheels!

August 23 - Diamond Dash

September 6 - Vettes on the River - LeClaire Levee - in support of Vietnam Veterans

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

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

LECLAIRE, Iowa - The Mid-West Corvette Club is hosting "Vettes on the River - Vettes Supporting Vets" in LeClaire, Iowa with all proceeds benefitting Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 776.

They expect 250-300 Corvettes from across the Midwest to attend this event on the LeClaire Levee for a fun car show highlighting Corvettes old and new. A 50-50 raffle, Poker Walk, racing simulator, and DJ are just some of the entertainment that will be available.

The event is Saturday, September 6, 2014 on the LeClaire, Iowa Levee from 10am until 3pm.  Most cars should be in attendance by noon that day. A flag raising ceremony by the Vietnam Veterans will take place at 9:30am.

A special commemorative glass will be available to "Vettes on the River" participants for free with each bottle purchase at Mississippi River Distilling Company. This glass is available in limited quantities only until 1pm the day of the event. Other goodies also available for preregistered Corvette owners. Preregister by August 25, 2014.

Contact Sue Lohf at 563-349-6680 or  Hsl0979@gmail.com for more information or preregister at: https://www.facebook.com/VettesontheRiver .

Situated at the intersection of I-80 and Hwy. 67 just north of the Quad Cities, LeClaire offers a complete shopping and dining 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 and The Mississippi River Distilling Co. 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

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2 locations:  Ben Butterworth Parkway, Moline and Veterans Memorial Park, Bettendorf

Over 150 walkers at each location last year raised over $60,000 with sponsors to support this local non-profit ministry. PRIZES for top winners!

Pregnancy Resources has offered FREE services in the QC since 1990 to women & men in crisis with an unplanned pregnancy. Our 2 locations annually serve over 1,200 people & we are locally funded by individuals, churches, businesses & local foundations receiving NO government funds.

WALK EVENT SPONSOR- Whitey's Ice Cream

For more info- Sara Calcote (309) 797-3636

www.qcpregnancypartners.org/events
Presented by The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, Rustik Rooster Farms, and Ford Photography. A benefit for NO KID HUNGRY.

LECLAIRE, IOWA. The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, Rustik Rooster Farms, and Ford Photography bring you a Charity Hog Roast on the levee of LeClaire, Iowa. Sunday September 14th raising money for an amazing cause called NO KID HUNGRY.

Tickets are $50 per person, $10 of which goes to NO KID HUNGRY; the other $40 gets you live music and all-you-can-eat hog roast with all the fixin's. Carl Blake from Rustik Rooster Farms, located right here in Iowa and featured on Bizarre Food with Andrew Zimmern, will be in LeClaire roasting the hogs and helping Chef Robert Day serve. It is a Sunday Funday to remember with great people, fun music, and an even more amazing charity.

Tickets are available at faithfulpilot.com or by calling 563.289.4156. from Noon to 4:00, they will be roasting hogs, listening to live music, and

LeClaire Park is home to yet another fest this weekend when New Country, 104.9 the Hawk presents Hawk Fest. With five hours of live music from two of Billboard's Top Country Artists to Watch for 2014, Kaylee Rutland and Tyler Barham, this fest also features performances by locals Cody Road, North of 40, and Wild Oatz. Come on out for an afternoon of country music, Falbo's Pizza, Rolling Smoke BBQ, and drinks.

 

The third Sunday of August is already here, which means it's time for Third Sunday Jazz featuring Matuto. Presented by polyrhythms and River Music Experience, enjoy an exciting evening of live jazz at RME Sunday. Until then, spend an evening with Coco Montoya tonight or Buckwheat Zydeco tomorrow for some blues tunes. Don't forget about Friday Live at 5 featuring The Ellis Kell Band tomorrow, too.


Treat yourself to an evening of ambiance, cuisine, and spirits highlighting South American cultures tonight at Hotel Blackhawk's Bix Bistro during their 5 Course Wine Dinner. While you're at it, save the date for the first ever Hotel Blackhawk Halloween event! Venture out to the Gold Room on Halloween with your best costume for a chance to win prizes such as an iPad air, hotel packages, and more!

 

Join the Quad Cities Food Hub every Thursday starting tonight until September 25th for their community Canning Series. Tonight, learn the tricks to the trade of canning pickles by participating in the Pickle Party. Then on Tuesday, come on back to learn how to make freezer pickles and coleslaw. Be sure to vote for the Quad City Food Forest Project daily, too. Let's help make the QC a healthy place to be!

 

The RiverCenter hosts Caged Aggression MMA "A Premiere Mixed Martial Arts Event" tomorrow night in their Great Hall. Looking to give back to the many loyal fans, this event is FREE and features multiple top contender fights, championship title fights, and more. The QCA's premiere all-female flat-track roller derby team takes over the RiverCenter Saturday for their fifth home game, too!

 

There's no better time than the weekend to adventure downtown Davenport. The Freight House Farmer's Market gives you a chance to buy fresh and buy local, whether you're looking for fruits, veggies, baked goods, handmade crafts, and more. On Sunday, bring the family...and even the pups...to Modern Woodmen Park to cheer on the River Bandits as they take on the Cedar Rapids Kernels.

 

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: August 21 - 27


Thursday, August 21

5 Course Wine Dinner
Where: Bix Bistro inside Hotel Blackhawk
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: $65/person
An Evening with Coco Montoya
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.
Price: $17 in adv., $20 day of show
"Anchor" Painting
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: $30

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
Falbos Karaoke Night
Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria
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
Opening Reception: Living Proof
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Pickle Party
Where: QC Food Hub
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: $15
Portrait: Drawing Faces/Heads
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

 

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

Website


Thursdays at the Figge: Gallery Talk

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 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


Friday, August 22

 

An Evening with Buckwheat Zydeco

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $22 in adv., $25 day of show

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. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Caged Aggression XIII
Where: RiverCenter
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Friday Live at 5 featuring The Ellis Kell Band sponsored by TAG and KJWW
Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 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
Live Lunch with Dear Creek
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Dirty Water Band
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Franti Project
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.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
Silly C
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Whoozdads
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Saturday, August 23

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

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop- Beginner

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $60/member, $70/non-member, $45 materials fee payable to instructor

Website

 

Exhibition: Berlin: Divided Past, United Future
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Berlin- Made in America
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

 

Exhibition: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Living Proof

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: Thunderstorm
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Exhibition: Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Building and Lot

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Hawk Fest

Where: LeClaire Park

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 9:30 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

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Music at the Market- Frankie

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

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

 

Quad City Rollers

Where: RiverCenter

Time: Doors 5:00 p.m. / Mississippi Massacre Bout 6:00 p.m. / All-stars Bout 8:00 p.m.

Price: $10 in adv, $12 at the door, FREE for kids 12 and under

Website

 

Sangria Saturday

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $4

Website

 

Tour: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Whoozdads

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Sunday, August 24

Open Mic Night with Karl Beatty
Where: Barrel House 211
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

 

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $22.95/Adult, $8.95/Kid age 6-12, FREE/Kids 5 & under

Website

 

Sunday Specials

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts

Website

 

Third Sunday Jazz featuring Matuto presented by Polyrhythms and RME

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $10 or $15 for reserved seating

Website

 

Tour: Two Americans in Paris

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website


Monday, August 25

 

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

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $2 and up

Website

Tuesday, August 26

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 8:30 p.m.

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

Website

 

Class: Pastel Painting- Beg/Int

Where: Figge Art Museum

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

Price: $80/member; $90/non-member

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

 

How to Make Freezer Pickles and Slaw

Where: QC Food Hub

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

Price: $15

Website

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

The Matchsellers

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wednesday, August 27

 

$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
"Freedom" Painting
Where: Re-Cre8 Studio
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: $30
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

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Clinton LumberKings

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website


Davenport, Iowa (August 20, 2014) - Gilda's Club is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Bags & Brews event to be held on Saturday, September 6th from 3-7pm at Lindsay Park in the Village of East Davenport (2200 E 11th St).

Bags & Brews will feature local craft beer tasting, free food provided by Famous Dave's, music, raffles and more. Admission is a $20 donation to Gilda's Club.

Attendees also have the option to participate in the bags tournament for an additional $10 per person. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st ($200), 2nd ($100) and 3rd ($50) place teams.

To register: visit www.bagsandbrews.com, call Paige at 563-326-7504 or stop by Gilda's Club at 1234 E. River Dr., Davenport Monday thru Friday.

All proceeds from the event benefit Gilda's Club Quad Cities. All sales are final.

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Labor Day Holiday Fun

Experience the thrill of watching go-karts roar through the streets of downtown Rock Island, Illinois, at speeds up to 80 mph on August 30-31. The Rock Island Grand Prix is the largest and safest go-kart street race in the world and is the only race in the U.S. that is sanctioned for International drivers. This is a free event that goes from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day.

The circus is in town! The circus is in town! The familiar saying rings true for the Quad Cities as the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to the iWireless Center, 1201 River Drive in downtown Moline, Illinois, on August 29-31. For this "Built to Amaze" show, there are all-new live events engineered for excitement and custom-built for family fun. For tickets and showtimes, visit iwirelesscenter.com or ticketmaster.com, or 800-745-3000.

The spectacular Red, White & Boom! are rescheduled (from July 3rd) for 8:30 p.m. on Monday, September 1 (Labor Day). Family activities begin at 6 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport and at Schweibert Riverfront Park in Rock Island. The bi-state fireworks show will launch from the river with primary viewing areas and family activities located in Rock Island and Davenport on the riverfront.

On Saturday, August 30, 2014, the public is invited to the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Battle of Credit Island. The memorial marker dedication and presentation about the battle begins at 10 a.m. at 2200 W. River Drive, Davenport, Iowa. The free, bicentennial events begins at 8:30 a.m. with a guided nature walk on the island. Starting at 9 a.m. exhibitor booths, historical information panels, and bounce houses will open. Then at 12 noon enjoy a lacrosse demonstration. The Battle of Credit Island on September 4-5, 1814, was one of the westernmost and last battles of the War of 1812.

The Labor Day Pow Wow is Aug. 30 - Sept. 1 at Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island. Grounds open at 10 a.m. each day. Sauk from Oklahoma and Meskwaki from Tama, Iowa, will perform their traditional dances. There will be arts and crafts exhibits with items for sale, and in addition, authentic Native American food will be sold. Free shuttle bus service will be provided from the parking lot of Roe Aquarium (4422 11th Street, Rock Island). Bring the family to this fun, culturally instructive event. It's free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. Please bring lawn chairs and blankets.

The 3rd Annual East West Riverfest is a 17-day celebration of the arts, culture and heritage offerings that thrive in the Quad Cities along the Mississippi River. From September 5 to 21, 300 events will take place at various theaters, music venues, galleries, historic sites, parks, libraries, and attractions on both sides of the river in the Quad Cities.

Major events for East West Riverfest on the first weekend include :

  • Lock and Dam Country Jam is a two day country festival with live music, food, and activities for the kids. Performances include Confederate Railroad on Sept. 5th and Craig Campbell on Sept. 6th.
  • The annual Riverfront Pops Concert features the music of Elton John and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 6th.
  • First Friday of the month is a fun celebration in beautiful downtown LeClaire, Iowa.
  • Viva La Divas is a great girls' night out at the Speakeasy in Rock Island, where the premier drag show of the Quad Cities presents award-winning performers and beautiful costumes.
  • QCA Heritage Tractor Parade on Sept. 6th at 10 a.m. at the John Deere Pavilion.

Major events for East West Riverfest on the second weekend include :

  • "Funny, You Don't Look Like a Grandmother" at the Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse is a fun, musical comedy that looks at grandmothers in a whole new way.
  • Hometown Teams Exhibit is a nationally touring exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution Museum, paired with local programs and exhibits on Rock Island County sports heritage.

Modern Woodmen sponsors final Mobile Food Pantry as part of the Knock Out Hunger Campaign

 

On Saturday, Aug. 23 more than 75 Modern Woodmen of America employees and their family members will host a Mobile food pantry, organized by River Bend Foodbank. Mobile food pantries are scheduled in areas where the need for food assistance is the greatest. The volunteer event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral (422 E 10th St., Davenport). Media coverage of the event is welcomed and appreciated.

Each Mobile Food Pantry provides approximately 10,000 meals and feeds hundreds of families in the Quad City community. All food is handed out in a farmer's market style of distribution.

Modern Woodmen, a fraternal financial services organization based out of Rock Island, Illinois, will sponsor the third and final mobile food pantry as part of its campaign to Knock Out Hunger. Modern Woodmen covers the expense of the Mobile Food Pantry, while employees staff the event by unloading trucks, distributing food and offering assistance to load cars.

"The summer-long campaign to Knock Out Hunger has made a tremendous difference in the Quad Cities. Just last week, Modern Woodmen packed 50,000 meals that will be distributed to families at this Mobile Food Pantry," said River Bend Foodbank marketing director Caren Laughlin.

Knock Out Hunger campaign

This year, Modern Woodmen has selected River Bend Foodbank to support through its Knock Out Hunger campaign. Modern Woodmen employees and members will donate time, money and food to the food distribution center throughout the summer.

Multiple mobile food pantry events have taken place, backpack programs provided meals for Quad City children, the meal packing event secured 50,000 meals for the hungry and the grand finale of the campaign will be the Race to Knock Out Hunger on Sept. 20.

River Bend Foodbank is the largest hunger relief organization in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, distributing more than 8 million pounds of food annually to feed the hungry. The Foodbank serves more than 10,000 individuals every week through its distribution network of 300 charitable feeding programs in a 22-county service area in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

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During the War of 1812, the battle of Credit Island took place on Sept. 4 and 5, 1814. Join us on August 30, 2014 from 8am - 2pm at Credit Island, 2200 W. River Drive in Davenport for a commemoration for the 200th anniversary of this historic battle.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

 

LeClaire's Riverfront Farmers' Market - May-Oct - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee. Fresh, organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!

 

Associated Real Estate Counselors - 532 N. Cody Road, LeClaire.  Established by Norm Nielsen with the intention of serving the real estate needs of individuals, families and businesses in Iowa. We have offices in LeClaire, Bellevue, DeWitt and Preston.  563-289-5500. www.associated-re.com

 

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

August 29th - Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting 103 S. Cody Road - 12:30p.m. Come help Celebrate the Grand Opening! Everyone Welcome!

 

CALENDAR

August 15th - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Flat Top - 5-8 p.m.

August 16th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

August 16th - The River Valley Optimist Club Trivia Night LeClaire Civic Center. Raising money to support "Bring Out the Best in Kids" in the community. Funds go to a basketball clinic, preparing Backpacks for Kids to local elementary schools, participation in Kids Against Hunger, and offering scholarships and grants. Doors open 6:30pm, Trivia 7p.m. $10 per person, $50 minimum per table (max of 8 per table). 50/50 raffle, Mullligans, door prizes. Call Josselyn Smith at 563-723-1877 or email josselyn.e.smith@gmail.com to reserve a table!

August 18th - Economic Development Meeting - 8 a.m. - LeClaire City Hall

August 21st - Faithful Pilot - Asian Fusion Dinner - $45.00 per person - 3 course with Asian inspired cocktails paired with it.

August 22nd - First Central State Bank - LeClaire - Free Community Shred Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Paper products only.

August 22nd - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Unidynes - 5-8 p.m.

August 23rd - Diamond Dash - LeClaire

 

August 23rd - Grappling on the Greens - 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Pleasant Valley/Five Point Wrestling Club. Sunrise Golf Course. Register by August 15th or same day 7:30 a.m.  Shotgun Start 8 a.m. $60 per person or $235 4 man team. 18 Hole 4 Man Best Shot Tourney. Grill-Out, Hole Prizes, Silent Auction, Bags Tournament for families and non-golfers, and more. Call 563-505-7650 or 563-940-0229 or email zahntrever@pleasval.k12.ia.us or scary1016@hotmail.com for more information about the outing and/or to be a sponsor!

 

August 23rd - The Faithful Pilot will be open for lunch beginning at noon for Diamond Dash

August 23rd - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

August 25th - Faithful Pilot - Vino Vaso - $40.00 - A glass to paint, a glass to drink, and a glass to take home!  Ticket includes Chefs cheese and crackers, and a FREE glass of wine.  Tickets available at VINO/VASO's FACEBOOK page

August 27th - Bierstube Kooby's Karaoke 9p.m.-1a.m.

August 29th- Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening 103 S. Cody Rd. - 12:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

August 29th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? - 5-8 p.m.

 

August 30th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

August 30th- Bierstube Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am

August 31st - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting - $15.00 for 15 wines.  3:00-5:00, includes wine and chefs small bites

SAVE THE DATE

 

September 1st - Faithful Pilot Closed for Labor Day

 

September 5th - First Friday - LeClaire 5-8p.m.

 

September 6th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

Sept 14th - Faithful Pilot - PINOT PIG - A CHARITY HOG ROAST on the LeClaire Levee 12-4p.m. Why? Cuz it feels good to give back - NO KID HUNGRY Cost:$50.00 includes admittance, All U CAN Eat HOG ROAST with an organic hog coming from Rustik Rooster with farmer Karl Blake (From TV's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) and sides, live music from The Matriarchs, and $10.00 of your ticket sales goes to charity!  Goal is to raise 2K *You do NOT need to be 21 to enter but will be wrist banded at the front gate. Tickets will be available at faithfulpilot.com and in the restaurant.

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 are available at First Central State Bank, LeClaire.

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 is welcome!

September 24th- Bierstube Live Music from The Parrot Head Club & The Fry Daddies 7pm-11pm

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library - details and more information to come.

FYI

 

Essential Oils Classes - Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care Beginning August 12th and then every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Classes by Sara Bennion. 419 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. 480-567-4356. Visit mydoterra.com/sarabennion for more information.

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).

Faithful Pilot Wednesdays - Still 1/2 priced bottles wine night with Chef's special tapas menu *Coming Soon - Brunch & Lunch so look to our website and Facebook!

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton - Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm

 

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

 

FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR FAMILIES OF ACTIVE MILITARY THROUGH LABOR DAY 2014 The Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in the nation-wide "Blue Star Museum" project, "a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserves, from Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 through Labor Day, September 1, 2014.

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.

 

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

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

August 16 - Cars and Coffee on the Levee - begins at 8 a.m. - Bring your wheels!

August 23 - Diamond Dash

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

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

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