WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Beauti Control - Carissa Evans, Director - 1051 Emily Dr., Clinton, IA.  Providing in-home and in-office pampering and relaxation experiences with clinical strength and spa quality products. We come to your location or you can visit our Relaxation Room in Clinton, IA. Our products are results driven, blind tested (never on animals), and do what we say they will do, or we will want them back. Spa Facial is papaben free, gluten free, sulfate free, artificial dye and artificial fragrance free. Spa Party Themes include : Relaxation, Instant Face Lift, Tone Your Tummy, Pedi, Giam, Couples, Oxygen, Detox, Bridal, Baby and more. We put the Ahhhh in Spa! www.beautipage.com/carissaevans

Dennis and Trina Gendron are now the owners of McDonald's in LeClaire!  Congratulations, and welcome!

Nathan and Elyce Billany are new to LeClaire and have joined as individuals!  Welcome!

CALENDAR

May 23^rd - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Olivia Dvorak, 5-8 p.m.

May 23^rd - Bierstube - Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am

May 24^th - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am

May 26th - Faithful Pilot Closed for Memorial Day

May 27^th - The Riverboat Twilight will begin the 2014 Cruise Season. Cruises will depart every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday through the end of October.

May 30^th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Pieces of Candy, 5-8 p.m.

May 30^th - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am

Save the Date

June 1st - Asbury Methodist Church "WORSHIP IN THE PARK" and Potluck Service 10:30 a.m.   The service will be held at Veterans Memorial Park Bandshell, 1645 23rd St., Bettendorf, followed by a potluck picnic with sliced ham provided. Please bring a dish to share and your own table service, drink & lawn chair.

June 5^th - LeClaire Community Library - Children's Musician Steve Couch - "Amazing You and Your Body Show" 11am. Interactive TV sing all about the human body in this fun, educational show!

June 6^th - First Friday in LeClaire 5-8 p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company - Food and Spirit Tastings and Strawberry Vodka is back!  www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery - Wine and Music on the Mississippi - Live Music, Whoozdads? - 5-8 p.m. - www.wideriverwinery.com

Aunt Hattie's - Come in for a treat!

Razzleberries - Booze Cake while it lasts!

Bierstube - Karaoke - 9pm-1am

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

June 6^th-7^th - LeClaire City Wide Garage Sales - email info@visitleclaire.com or go to http://www.visitleclaire.com/garage_sale_signup.htm by May 23 to sign up.

June 6^th-7^th - Princeton City Wide Garage Sales The Princeton Community Center will rent tables for $5 as a fundraiser, and the Center will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.  For reservations and set-up information, contact Pam O'Polka at 563-289-4612.

June 7^th - See "FROZEN" at Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton 7:30pm on the back lot. Bring chairs and/or blankets. Dress in costume! Hotdogs, popcorn and of course "Frozen" ice cream from Big Dave & Holly's!

June 15^th - Bier Stube - Fathers' Day Brunch - 10am-1pm

June 10^th - LeClaire Community Library - Grout Museum Presents Largest Chemistry See this Guinness World-Record breaking program with the largest chemistry demonstration. The fun starts at 2 pm

June 10th - Chamber Networking Event - Go Fish, Princeton 5:30-7pm - Everyone Welcome!

June 12^th - LeClaire Community Library - Snakes Alive! Tom Kessenich stops by with this fun, open-house style program showcasing all sorts of creepy crawlies and one very large alligator. Starts at 2 p.m.

June 13^th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi Lindgren and Lewis - 5-8 p.m.

June 16^th - Economic Development Meeting - LeClaire City Hall - 8:00 a.m.

June 18^th - LeClaire Community Library - Illustrator Tim Read Tim Read is an established cartoonist, illustrator, and children's author. His program is highly engaging, funny, and appeals to a wide range audience - Starts at 2 p.m.

June 20^th - Wide River Winery LeClaire - Music on the Mississippi The Ripplers - 5-8 p.m.

June 21^st - Buffalo Bill Museum - Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing 8 a.m. Clinic with Golf Pro Matt Boesch. Shotgun Start 9 a.m. Olathea Golf Course, LeClaire IA.  $65/person, includes cart and lunch. Hole prizes, Silent Auction. Don't golf? Join us for lunch $7! Call the museum today to reserve your place in this annual fundraiser! 563-289-5580.

June 21^st - 129 - Live Music Adam Schmidt - 8-11 p.m.

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

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

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

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

FYI

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!

The LeClaire Tourism Board is now seeking applications for individuals interested in filling an upcoming vacancy on the Tourism Board representing retail. Board applications are available at City Hall during regular business hours or may be downloaded from the City's website (home page, left-hand side). For this upcoming vacancy consideration, completed applications and any accompanying information must be received at City Hall no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 23, 2014. Any and all applications timely received will be reviewed by the Board and a decision will be made on June 2, 2014. Board position to begin on July 1, 2014. If anyone has any questions or if you need further information, please feel free to contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com.

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

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

Riverbend Signworks The latest version of The Updater (by the Riverbend Business Strategists) is now published.  This edition is all about FEEDBACK.

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

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

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

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property Available - 1295 and 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

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

For Rent - Fully furnished 2 bedroom apartment located in beautiful downtown LeClaire, Iowa. This is a 2nd floor apartment in a duplex style building. Apartment is located in a very nice quiet neighborhood with a gorgeous view of the beautiful Mississippi River just steps from the popular downtown shops, dining and nightlife. Perfect for single person or couple, absolutely no pets or smoking. Apartment has all newer appliances including washer and dryer and is fully furnished with all furniture, linens, pots and pans and dishes. Rent also includes all utilities. Perfect for executives, couples in transition or seasonal travelers. Available June 15th. No lease required. Rent is $950.00 per month and that includes all utilities and furnishings. Call Heidi at 563-320-6263.

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

June 6-7 - City Wide Garage Sales

June 14 - Cars & Coffee on the Levee, 8-10 a.m. All makes, models & years welcome!

June 21 - Buffalo Bill Museum Golf Outing - Olathea Golf Course

August 2 - 27^th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest

August 7-9 - Tug Fest

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events

June 10th - Go Fish - evening 5:30-7pm

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

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

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

October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

Paws to Read

Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival - All Ages!

Saturday, June 7, Noon to 3:00 pm,

Rock Island Main Library parking lot, 401 19th Street.

Come to our carnival to register for summer reading and pick up your summer reading registration prize, while supplies last. The carnival includes events for the whole family -- adults, children and teens! The fun includes a bounce house, animal events, costumed pet parade, K-9 police dog demo, special games, mascot visits, face-painting, and magic.

The carnival schedule includes:

• Noon - registration, games & snacks

• 1:00 pm - Costumed pet parade - enter now!

• 2:00 pm - K-9 police dog demo by the Rock Island Police Department

Free hot dogs and pop will be available, and you can also purchase Kona Ice for dessert.

Register your pet now for our costumed pet parade by May 31. If your pet has paws and can walk on a leash or be carried in a secure carrier, it qualifies! Prizes for best reading theme, best pet/person match, most original entry.

To sign up your pet, download this entry form and return it to any Rock Island Library.

Paws for Reading. A reading program with therapy dogs.Promotes continued reading over the summer as children read to therapy dogs, who provide a calm, loving and non-judgmental audience. All ages in the family. Offered from 10:30 am to 11:30 am at:

• 30/31 Branch - June 10, July 1, July 22

• Southwest Branch - June 18, July 9, July 30

• Main Library - June 27, July 18

Lego Block Club. Use your imagination to build something out of Lego-brand blocks. All ages. Wednesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm, at:

• Main Library - June 11 and July 9

• 30/31 Branch - June 18 and July 16

• Southwest Branch - June 25 and July 23

Morning Storytimes. Help your child get ready to read with talking, singing and reading activities. Ages birth to five.10:30 am to 11:15 am at:

• 30/31 Branch - Tuesdays, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29

• Southwest - Wednesdays, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30.

• Main Library -  Friday, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25. No storytime July 4 due to holiday.

Paws for Math Club. Explores math concepts in a fun new way. June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 3:15 to 3:45 pm. Main Library.  For ages going into 2nd grades and up.

Friends of the Rock Island Library Half-price Book Sales, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Thurs., June 5. 2014, Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street. Used book and material sale. Sales good at 30/31 Branch only. Pick up a treasure or two!

Monday, June 16, Mad Science of Iowa Plus, Hands-on science experiments that make science fun and approachable. All ages, family program. 10 am to 10:45 am, Main Library. Repeats at 1:00 pm, at Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road.

Thursday, June 19, Reptile Experience, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Main Library. Join us as reality television contestant Serengeti Steve brings his reptile experience show of snakes, aliigators, lizards and more creepy-crawlies for a fun program with plenty of audience participation. Steve shows, tells and thrills audiences of all ages with just a small portion of his collection of more than 200 species of reptiles and arachnids. One performance only.

Friday, June 20, Living Lands and Waters, 2:30 to 3:30 pm, Main Library. Mike Coyne-Logan, of Living Lands and Waters, will talk about the history and mission of the group, the importance of rivers, recycling, and how one person can make a difference.  For ages 13 and older.

Thursday, June 26, See a Juggler! Be a Juggler! High energy pro-juggler Jason Kollum presents a funny, interactive, total participation program where the audience becomes the juggler.  First the Rock n' Roll variety show, then the fun continues with a hands-on skills workshop. Everyone learns cool balancing and juggling skills. Perfect for all ages & families. 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Main Library. Repeats at 1:00 pm at Southwest Branch.

Friday, June 27, Family Movie Fest, 1:00 pm, Main Library. Come in out of the heat and watch a newer movie with popcorn - for free! All ages.

Friday, June 27, Star Gazing, 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm,
Rock Island 30/31 Branch, 3059 30th Street. Head  to the 30/31 Branch for a special evening program with the Popular Astronomy Club and their Mobile Observatory. Club members will help you see stars and planets. Bring your questions! Parking available at the Greek Orthodox Church.The Library will be open for this special night-time event. Ages 12 and older.

Churches United of the Quad City Area is very proud and excited to announce the first annual Big Bacon Bonanza, a fun, bacon-themed festival to raise funds and awareness of Churches United of the Quad City Area and our Hunger and Shelter ministries.

The event will take place at The RiverCenter in Davenport on June 7, from 3 - 10 p.m. Tickets are $30.00 for individuals, $45.00 for a family, and are available online at www.BigBaconBonanza.com, and by phone at Churches United, 563*332*5002.

Sponsored by: Ascentra Credit Unions, Fareway Economical Food Stores, the River Cities' Reader, and Tyson Fresh Meats.

Partial list of participating festival vendors: Antonella's Pizzeria, Aunt Hattie's, Bier Stube - LeClaire, Chocolate Manor, Creekside Winery, DeBord's Catering, Mississippi River Distillery Company, RiverCenter, Scott County Community College Culinary Arts Dept., The Davenport Bakery, Video Games Etc., and Whisk Away Café.

Please join us for a great time, and for a great cause!

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