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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

August 1^st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - LeClaire 6:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

CALENDAR

July 11^th- Wide River Winery - Live Music - Ryan Burchett, 5-8pm.

July11th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by Molly Conrad

July 13th-17th - Zion Lutheran Church - Princeton - Vacation Bible School 6:00-8:15 p.m. Hosted in partnership with Princeton Presbyterian Church, we will discover some "Weird Animals" and learn how much Jesus loves us.  Children age 3 (potty-trained) thru 6th grade are welcome.  There is no charge.

July 14th-18th - Vacation Bible School at Asbury United Methodist Church 1809 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf, IA. Still time to sign up for Agency D3 - Discover, Decide, Defend. Light supper at 5:30pm, VBS from 6-8:30pm. For more information and to register online: http://asbury-bett.org/ For registration assistance contact: Johnna Moore at 563-508-6290 or johnnamoore68@yahoo.com

July 18^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music - Pieces of Candy - 5-8 p.m.

July 18th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm

July 19th - Zion Lutheran Church - Princeton - Family Evening We are co-hosting a wonderful family evening on the lot  behind the Zion Lutheran Church, Highway 67, Princeton, IA.  Lawn games 7:30 p.m.  Outdoor movie, 'Hotel for Dogs', 8:30 pm.  Hot dogs, puppy chow, popcorn, roasted marshmallows. Bring lawn chair or blanket!

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

July 21^st - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8 a.m.

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

July 25^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Jordan Danielson - 5-8 p.m.

July 26^th - Community Garden Walk - Proceeds go to Princeton Community Center 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ten Princeton home gardens will be open to the public. The walk will start and end at the Community Center, 428 South River Drive, Princeton. Participants are invited to check in, pick up a map and bottled water for the tour. Return to the Center to enjoy refreshments and mark you ballot for your favorite garden! For more information, contact Val Rasche - valrasche@aol.com - 563-343-1385.

July 26^th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Beach Party and Luau! Starts at 3 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest, Water Balloon Toss, Build Your Own Bikini Contest and much more! Prizes! Adults only after 3 p.m. Live Music by Crazy Blue 8-midnight. Smoked Ribs and Jambalya!

July 27^th - The Faithful Pilot Café Wine Tasting, 3-5pm. $15 for 15 wines. All wines are "Made in the USA".

July 28^th - Vino Vaso at The Faithful Pilot Café. A glass to paint and a glass to drink. $40 per person includes, wine glass, small bites, a glass of wine, and all the painting you can do. Begins at 6pm; reservations can be made at Vino Vaso's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vinovaso

SAVE THE DATE

August 1^st - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8p.m.

 

August 1^st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting - Everyone Welcome!

 

August 7^th-9^th - TugFest!

 

August 9th- Bierstube Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

 

August 10th - 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

August 12^th - Business Seminar - LeClaire Community Library begins at 5:30 p.m. Chamber Members and all others welcome - beneficial business information will be presented in regard to new and existing business practices.

 

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

FYI

 

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

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

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

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

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

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

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

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

 

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

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

PROPERTY LISTINGS

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

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

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

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.

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

July 12th- LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market is back after the flood - 3-6pm on south end of Levee. Get your FREE Radish Shopping Bag from 3-4pm (1st 100).

August 2 - 27^th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest

August 7-9 - Tug Fest

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

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

Incubus fans are in for a treat this weekend when bass guitarist Ben Kenney performs in the Redstone Room at River Music Experience! Make your way to this Friday's Live at Five featuring the Franti Project sponsored by Living Lands & Waters and stick around to see his performance afterward. Until then, enjoy a performance of unique, eclectic folk/rock tunes by the Oh Hellos tonight!

 Connect with hundreds of anime fans this weekend at the RiverCenter during Anime-zing! This annual three-day festival features autograph sessions, panels, workshops, concerts, and much, much more. On Sunday, the Adler Theatre hosts the rock-driven Newsboys as a part of the FAMiLY LEADER if 7:14 Call event. Tickets are complimentary and available from the FAMiLY LEADER.

 Gather up the family and head to the Figge Art Museum this Saturday for Family Day. Explore the amazing displays of art, fiber, and more all for FREE! Here's a chance to peruse a new exhibit opening that same day- Two Americans in Paris: Stuart Davis and Grant Wood. If your teen signed up for the Teen Art Summer Drawing Program, keep in mind courses begin on Monday.

 Canvas. Colors. Cocktails...what more could you want? Treat yourself to a night of fun and creativity at Re-Cre8 Studio this week. Sign up to for the "Flowing Colors" painting tonight or the "Sand and Surf" painting Wednesday. Bring your young-ins out on Tuesday for the Youth Open Studio session and let the employees assist them with the painting of their choice.

The Farmer's Market continues on this weekend at the Scott County Administration lot on 4th Street. And don't you worry, they'll have all the same great produce, hand-made crafts, and delicious food items like they always do! While you're in town, swing by Source Bookstore or My Favorite Frame Shop for more unique goods!

One Hundred Years of Musical Memories - A Centennial Celebration presented by Dennis Loftin

Sunday, July 13th 2pm

Quad City Symphony Orchestra will not be publishing a book for the 100th season as originally planned. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

712 W Second Street
Davenport, Iowa 52802
563-322-8844

Although Red, White & Boom is cancelled due to flooding, there are plenty of other ways to get your fireworks fix around the Quad Cities this Fourth of July weekend. Browse the list of places to go for fireworks shows provided by the Quad City Times here. That said, downtown Davenport is OPEN FOR BUSINESS thanks to the incredible flood-fighting protection from the City of Davenport Public Works crews!  Plan to visit downtown this weekend!

 

 The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival kicks off today on Second Street between Brady and Ripley Streets. Additional workshops will be held in the River Music Experience, too. Please note that the Redstone Parking Ramp will be open and accessible via temporary 2-way traffic on Brady Street. With live music, free workshops, BlueSKool, a photo exhibit, and more, a busy and fun weekend lies ahead! Come on out and show your love for blues in the QC.

 

 The time has come for the return of G. Love & Special Sauce to Downtown Davenport! Tonight, River Music Experience hosts the hip-hop/blues crew in the Redstone Room. Sample RME and Great River Berwery's new brew, Vintage Blonde, during their Sneak Peek Tasting before tonight's show. Great River Brewery will host the Vintage Blonde Official Tapping Party on Saturday. A portion of the proceeds from this beer will help support RME music educational programming!  Make note that RME will remain open July 4th and 5th for MVBS events.

 

 Crews have been hard at working putting up a temporary ramp leading to Modern Woodmen Park so the Quad Cities River Bandits can play ball! Bring the family out tomorrow night for Fourth of July Fireworks, an amazing view of the river,  and to cheer on the River Bandits as they face the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Head back Saturday for Fan Appreciation day and Sunday for pregame autographs, bark in the park, and a Hy-Vee tote bag giveaway.

 

 The rising river doesn't keep fresh goods from coming downtown. The Farmer's Market will be open this weekend on 4th Street at the Scott County Office between Western and Gains. Although the Farmer's Market is moving for the weekend, remember that Quad Cities Food Hub, Front Street Brewery, the Front Street Tap Room, and the rest of the businesses downtown are all still open and accessible.   Fresh Deli by Nostalgia Farms will be closed for the holiday, but back open on July 5th.

 

Stay up-to-date with street closures, detours, and flood protection information by visiting the City of Davenport's website.

 

This Week's Events: July 3 - July 9

Thursday, July 3   Bar Wars Trivia Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: TBD Website   Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10 Website Falbos Karaoke Night Where: Falbo Bros Pizzeria Time: 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website G. Love & Special Sauce Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m. Price: $35 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 purchase at affordable prices Website Live Music: Gloria Hardiman with The Avey Brothers Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets Time: 4:30 p.m. - Midnight Price: $10 Website Pub Trivia Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 8:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   River's Edge Monthly Ice Schedule Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge! Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month. Ice Schedule Turf Schedule Website Thursdays at the Figge Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 5:00 p.m. Price: FREE; $5 burger baskets Website Vintage Blonde Sneak Peek Tasting Where: River Music Experience, RME Gallery 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, July 4   Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: 6:00 p.m Price: N/A Website Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices Website Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets Time: 2:30 p.m. - Midnight Price: $25 Website Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website RME Open for MVBS Events Where: River Music Experience Time: 10:00 a.m. Website Saturday, July 5 Brewery Tours Where: Great River Brewery Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. Price: N/A Website   Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: Innovators and Legends Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: Local Threads Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Exhibition: The World of Berta Hummel Where: German American Heritage Center Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership Website Exhibition: Thunderstorm Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 10:00 a.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   Freight House Farmers Market Where: Scott County Office between Western and Gains on 4th Street Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices Website Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Where: 2nd Street between Brady and Ripley Streets Time: 2:30 p.m. - Midnight Price: $25 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 Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 6:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website   RME Open for MVBS Events Where: River Music Experience Time: 10:00 a.m. Website   Tour: Celebrate America Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website   UFC 175 Showing Where: Brady Street Pub Price: No Cover; Drink Specials Website   Vintage Blonde Official Tapping Party Where: Great River Brewery Time: Golden Keg 1:00 p.m. / Food 2:00 p.m. Price: FREE Admission Website   Sunday, July 6 Music on the Levee: Where: LeClaire Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: FREE Open Mic Night with Karl Beatty Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ; 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 5:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website   Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro Where: Blackhawk Hotel Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95 Website   Sunday Specials Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. Price: $3 craft and domestic drafts Website   Tour: Celebrate America Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 1:30 p.m. Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership Website Monday, July 7   Leadership Through People Skills Course Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: $1,295 Website   Mexican Monday Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos Website   Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website Tuesday, July 8   Acoustic Music Club Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Bar Wars Trivia Where: Me & Billy Time: 8:30 p.m. Price: $5 Coors Light pitchers/$6 Cheeseburgers, fries, and Old Style Light Website   Drop-In Hockey (Adult) Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $10 Website   Freight House Farmers Market Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Price: FREE Website   It's Firkin Tuesday! Where: Barrel House 211 Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Price: $3 Burger Baskets Website   Leadership Through People Skills Course Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: $1,295 Website   Network @ Noon: Transformational Leadership Where: Western Illinois University- Quad Cities, Room 111 Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Price: $15/member; $20/non-member Website   Open Studio Where: Re-Cre8 Studio Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Price: $25 Website   Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County Cougars Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website   Wednesday, July 9   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 Website Bucktown Center for the Arts Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Calligraphy art, ZEN art stones, & Statement Jewelry Exhibit Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1 Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: Available for purcase at affordable prices Website Kids Class: Art in the Middle - Printmaking Where: Figge Art Museum Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Price: $50/member; $60/non-member Website Leadership Through People Skills Course Where: St. Ambrose University Downtown Education Center Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Price: $1,295 Website Live Lunch with Lojo Russo Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   Open Jam Session Where: Brady Street Pub Time: 9:00 p.m. Price: FREE Website   "Peacock" Painting Where: Re-Cre8 Studio Time: 6:30 p.m. Price: $30 Website   Public Skate Where: River's Edge Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Price: $5 and Up Website   Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Kane County Cougars Where: Modern Woodmen Park Time: 7:00 p.m. Price: $5 and up Website