Join us for Hilltop Campus Connection

Who: Everyone Is Invited

What: Hilltop Campus Connection Networking Event

When: Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Where: Katie McButts, 1516 Harrison St., Davenport Iowa

Hilltop Campus Village, an Iowa Main Street Community is currently in the midst of successfully reestablishing itself as a vibrant neighborhood offering shopping, dining and entertainment, is hosting its first networking event for the community. Their goal is to not only support and encourage continued commercial growth, but also to connect businesses with local residents, students, area employees and volunteers as a way to promote a more livable community.

"We know a tightly knit business and residential community is extremely important in the face of recent growth and future development planned for the Hilltop Campus Village neighborhood," according to Hilltop Campus Village Director, Scott Tunnicliff. "We believe this event will help to acquaint our local businesses and residents through networking and sharing of information in a casual, fun atmosphere."

 

The HILLTOP CAMPUS CONNECTION networking event is set for Thursday, April 3, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Katie McButts, 1516 Harrison Street. Recently renovated areas of the Katie McButts building also will be open for tours. Baked goods and pizza by the slice will be offered for sale by the newly established Eastside Bakery. Cash Bar will be available staffed by Local Celebrity Bartenders!

Comingup soon Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the QC, 3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport IA will host  a class by Matthew Toland centered on Eli Wiesel's Night and other Holocaust materials on Mondays Apr. 7, 14, and 21 at 7 p.m. in the Board Room.
and also, Kathryn Allen will lead discussion of the ALL-UUA read by Sani Jayaramen, Behind the Kitchen Door on Wednesdays Apr. 23 and 30 at 7 p.m. in the Board Room.  Questions call 563-359-0816

The Bettendorf Discovery Shop invites you to join them beginning Thursday, April 3rd 22nd annual cookbook and kitchenware event.

We will have a vast collection of new and vintage cookbooks that will be a delight for new and experienced cooks to see.  Healthy cooking books, ethnic cooking, desert ideas, everyday cooking idea books, and the always favorite groups and churches cookbooks are just some of what you will see.  Plus we have a great selection of cooking aids, gadgets, small appliances, pans, and other fun things for your kitchen.

If you love to cook, or know someone that does, this will be the perfect day for you to shop at the Discovery Shop.  If you have cookbooks or cooking related items that you would like to donate for this event we would be happy to have them.

For a bit of extra fun one of our local Relay For Life teams will be hosting a bake sale on Saturday, April 5th from 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m. to fundraise for our upcoming Relay for Life event!

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop selling gently used items donated by the community and staffed by over 100 volunteers.  Proceeds go to the American Cancer Society for cancer research, education, patient services and advocacy.

Donations are accepted anytime the shop is open and a tax receipt is always available.  Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm., Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm. and Saturday from10 am to 4 pm.

We are thankful for all the wonderful donations and excited to have this fun event for our customers.

Charity Event

Saturday, April 5, 2014

5:00-11:00 pm

Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center

2021 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa

Tickets $25 in advance on the website at www.cckma-qc.org

Price includes dinner & dessert from 5:30-7:30 pm

Children under 12 are free.

Guest speakers: Dr. David Bender and Dr. Michael Goodheart of the University of Iowa Gynecologic Oncology Department

There will be raffle prizes, silent auction items, live auction, 50/50 drawing, cash bar, music by EIO Entertainment, merchandise booth, photo booth and a VIP area for all cancer survivors.

Please help us raise awareness and support research of ovarian cancer!

Proceeds from this event will be donated and University of Iowa Gynecologic Oncology Research Lab

History: Angie DeWilfond, our founder, was diagnosed in August of 2007 with stage 3C Ovarian Cancer at the age of 37. She is currently battling the disease for the fifth time. The CCKMA annual event began in 2008 as a small get together with friends. Angie
decided that with the help of this great network of friends, that an annual fundraising event should be held to support the research of gynecological cancers. CCKMA also supports organizations that spread the warning symptoms and educate women about ovarian cancer. Angie wanted to share the annual CCKMA event as a day to celebrate life for all cancer survivors, their families and friends, as well as to hold tribute to those we have lost to cancer.

CCKMA is currently seeking sponsors, donations for silent auction, live auction and raffles. Contact 309-236-3629 or E-MAIL: angie@cckma-qc.org

Elevators are available at the 16th. Street entrance.
An original analysis of Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut"
Independent Scholar Michael Grady will focus on Stanley's Kubrick's use of fractal theory and knowledge as major theme in his movie production "Eyes Wide Shut".
Brief Presentation follows film. Eyes Wide Shut was Kubrick's final film before his death, and was considered by Kubrick himself to be his best effort over his long career.
Michael Grady has been an Independent Scholar at the Institute for Cultural and healing Traditions since 2003. He is currently dividing his time between business interests in his hometown of Quincy, IL and his residence in Davenport. He is married with three daughters.
DOORS WILL OPEN AT 6:30 p.m.
THE EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN FOR ALL
LIGHT SNACKS AND WINE AND BEVERAGES ARE PROVIDED
THERE WILL BE A CASH BAR AVAILABLE AS NEEDED.
Facebook page: institutecht@gmail.com
The Independent Scholars Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural & Healing Traditions, Ltd a 501(c)3 organization under US laws since 1996. all contributions are fully tax-exempt.

The Moline Public Library welcomes Dr. Paul Bushnell, as he delivers the Created Equal and Changing America keynote address Still Moving: The 1960s Civil Rights Movement and Living History on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30 p.m.  This event is free and no registration is required.  More information can be found online at molinelibrary.com/createdequal, by visiting the library at 3210 41st Street, or by calling 309-524-2470.

In his address, Dr. Bushnell will discuss his experiences as a Vanderbilt University graduate student in the sixties, including sit-ins at segregated lunch counters in Nashville, Tennessee and his meeting with Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. at the founding of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee in North Carolina.

Dr. Paul Bushnell, Professor Emeritus, recently retired after 47 years of teaching history at Illinois Wesleyan University, including time spent as the Department Chair.  At Illinois Wesleyan, he taught one of the first African-American history courses in the country.  Dr. Bushnell has presented at numerous conferences, as well as presenting to various campus and community groups.  In January 2014, he was awarded the Bloomington-Normal Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Relations Award.

Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle is made possible through a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History.

Changing America is presented by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of American History in collaboration with the American Library Association Public Programs Office. The traveling exhibition is made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the human endeavor.

Local support for Created Equal and Changing America has been provided by Friends of the Moline Public Library, WQPT, and The Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus/QCOnline.

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Davenport, Iowa (March 23, 2014) - All aboard for Iowa's largest train show!

The third annual Quad-Cities Model Railroad and Memorabilia Train Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. one day only -- Saturday, March 29 - at the Mississippi Valley Fairground's Fair Center, 2815 West Locust St, Davenport.

This is a new location with 30,000 square feet of excitement, more dealers and great hard-surface parking right outside the door.

There will be 200 tables of new and used HO trains as well as a large selection of Lionel, American Flyer and Marx trains. Loads of railroad memorabilia, including locks, keys, lanterns, china, timetables and more will be on display and for sale.

Operating train layouts will entertain adults and kids alike.

Bring the entire family: Adult admission is only $3. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult admission. For more information, phone (563) 326-5338.

 

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Historical LeClaire, Iowa has a penchant for fun times and enjoys hosting events to attract visitors to town. Many people who are aware of the fun to be had in LeClaire return year after year; while others are looking forward to attending LeClaire's events for the first time.

"We often hear how much people love LeClaire or that they want to come visit LeClaire, because they have heard so many great things," stated Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager. "Sometimes the events are what first attracts a person to our town, so we like to have something special going on every month."

Coming up on April 4-5, the "4th Annual Girls' Getaway Weekend" will include a fashion show and dinner at the award-winning Steventon's Restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River with entertainment by standup comedian Bobby Ray Bunch. Also included in the weekend are a cooking class from award-winning chef, Robert Day, at the Faithful Pilot Café and a Beauty Boot Camp hosted by Carissa Evans. There will be prizes and free wine tasting at Wide River Winery and Grasshoppers. Play the LeClaire Murder Mystery game and win prizes. There will also be plenty of time to shop in the unique stores in downtown LeClaire and attend a free tour at the Mississippi River Distilling Co. Cost is $45 per person. Complete details and registration can be found at www.leclairegirlsgetaway2014.com.

In May, the "2nd Annual French Market Days" will take place. This event will include "Tour de LeClaire" Big Wheel races for the kids sponsored by the River Valley Optimists Club, a French flea market and farmers' market on the Levee, lunch on the veranda of Vignettes with a scarf tying class, LeClaire Community Library book sale, and much more. Organizer, Terri Applegate says, "French Market Days includes something for everyone - all ages and interests. We are having a plant sale put on by our Rec Board. The plants are extras from our parks and the proceeds will go back into improving our parks, so it is a win-win." French Market Days take place on May 2-3. Details and can be found at www.visitleclaire.com

A popular event with many local residents and visitors is "LeClaire Garage Sale Days" on June 6 and 7. If you enjoy "picking" in your own back yard, LeClaire is a great place to find elusive treasures. You can always stop by Antique Archaeology - home of the American Pickers - and see what fresh picks they have, too.

On the "First Friday" of each month, LeClaire has a mini-festival of sorts from 5:30 - 8:00 pm with stores staying open late, restaurants offering specials, live music, and Mississippi River Distilling Co. and Wide River Winery offering food and drink samples. Details can be found at www.visitleclaire.com

Monthly "Trivia Nights" are scheduled through May and two car shows are being planned. On August 2nd the "Heartland British Auto Fest" and on September 6th the "Vettes on the River" will be taking place on the LeClaire riverfront. Also coming up in August is the world famous "Tug Fest" and in October LeClaire will have the annual "Apple Fest", "Dogtober Fest", and "Witches' Walk". "Christmas in LeClaire" in December is always a popular tradition among visitors and LeClaire residents. A complete list of LeClaire events can be found at http://www.visitleclaire.com/events.html

LeClaire, Iowa is located at a point where the Mississippi River makes a sharp bend to the southwest. LeClaire's historic bond with the river and the bold men who tamed the Upper Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left behind. On May 7, 1979, their homes were recognized as part of the nine-block Cody Road Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. LeClaire's other attractions include the Buffalo Bill Museum/Lone Star Stern Wheeler, Mississippi River Distilling Co., and Antique Archaeology, home of the American Pickers.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Urban Classic Home - Becky Curtis, owner. Unique home décor, artwork, lamps, furniture and accessories. Interior design services. 124 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire. 563-289-1221.

 

Interiors by the Sewing Room - Window treatments, bedding, pillows for designers and residential clients in the QC for over 30 years. Residential interior design services. Style, quality and value. 818 15th Ave, Moline, IL. 309-755-0045

 

El Rio Wellness Retreat -Featuring yoga and pilates studio, spa café, spa treatment rooms, Riverflow exercise pool, meditation garden and retail yoga supplies.  www.elriowellnessretreat.com 1000 Stagecoach Rd., LeClaire. 563-289-1334.

CALENDAR

 

March 22nd - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Active Christians - Bingo Fun and fellowship for all ages. 6:30p.m. Welcome to bring wrapped $1-2 item or white elephant item for Bingo prizes. Bring friends and snack to share!

 

March 24th - 29th - Bier Stube Week-long Anniversary Celebration! Daily food, drink specials, raffles! Friday March 28th - Old 57's band, 9pm-1am. Saturday March 29th- Karaoke, 9pm-1am. We want to thank Leclaire for 5 amazing years! Please join us for this celebration! We will continue to have karaoke every Friday 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. Docks ready to go by mid-April!

Mar 28th - Masonic Center LeClaire - Dinner 6:30 - 7p.m. Menu tbd

 

Save the Date

Beginning April 1st - Interiors by the Sewing Room "Celebration of Light Savings Event" offering a Rebate promotion on select Hunter Douglas shades. Give your windows a fresh look and save some money along the way. Call 309-755-0045, or stop in for details!

 

April 1st - 12th - Expressions In Threads Celebrates Expansion and 10th Anniversary Grand Reopening! Special Sales all days. Saturday April 5th - Janome Sewing Machine educator will demonstrate the Janome 15000 embroidery machine.

 

April 2nd - Celebration Belle Begins 2014 Cruising Season April 2nd - October 31st.  Make reservations online at www.celebrationbelle.com or call 1-800-297-0034

 

April 4th - Frist Friday 5-8p.m.

 

April 4th-5th - Girls Getaway Weekend 2014! Dinner and Fashion Show at Steventon's. The mid-west's funniest standup comic, Bobby Ray Bunch. Top Chef Winner, Robert Day cooking class. Carissa Evens hosts a Beauty Boot Camp by BC Mobile Spas. Prize Drawing every hour 11am to 4pm.  Wine tastings at the Wide River Winery and Grasshoppers. Free tour at the Mississippi Distilling Company. Wine & Murder Mystery Game. Goodie bag and more! $45 per person. Sign up: www.Leclairegirlsgetaway2014.com

 

April 12th - LeClaire Civic Club Annual Swiss Steak Dinner LeClaire Civic Center 4:30-7pm.  Adults $8.00/Child $5.00 (under 10).  Tickets available from members, or at the door!

 

April 19th - Trivia Night in LeClaire benefits Buffalo Bill Museum. Doors open 6:30pm; game starts 7pm. $10 per person.  Bring your own, or purchase refreshments.  Brisket dinner also available for purchase. See www.LeClaireCivicClub.org for details and to register!

April 20th - Easter Sunday - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Two worship times, 8 and 10a.m. Free Easter Breakfast at 9a.m.

April 20th - Faithful Pilot - Easter Brunch 2 seatings, 10:00 & 12:30 - 3 course brunch for $30.00.  No coupons, or gift certificates valid.

 

FYI

From Riverbend Signworks: There isn't a lot of new stuff at the cinema, so we're going to "fill the gap"!  The "bloopers" reel from our recent video is now on-line.  It's not "viral", but it might make you feel funny.  http://riverbendsignworks.com/2014/03/18/riverbend-signworks-of-the-quad-cities-bloopers-video/

Ascentra Credit Union was recently honored with six Diamond Awards for marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry. Awards were presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council at the annual conference, March 12-15, Orlando, Fla. Ascentra received top honors in the following categories: Brand Awareness, Community/Public Relations One-Time Event, Television advertising, Community/PR-Ongoing Event: Steppin' Up Program and Pay it Forward partnership with WQAD News 8, Point of Sale Display and Retail Merchandising: ZIP - My Online Services campaign, and Complete Campaign:10 & Done! Mortgage Freedom Loan campaign.

Dwellings Now open at New Location 414 N. Cody Rd.

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

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!

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

 

Commercial Space Available for Rent - 118 N. Cody Rd. Call 563-289-2525.

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 Rent - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only. Lease with option to purchase.

Home for Rent - Single family home on the River - two bed, two bath (could be three bed, two bath). Newly remodeled throughout, new appliances. 2 car attached garage. 1405 Canal Shore Dr. $1300 month - Dock access is negotiable. Call 563-529-1346.

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.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

LeClaire Civic Club Morning Coffee Time Community Morning Coffee every Mon./Wed./Fri. 8AM - 11AM. Join with friends and neighbors to share coffee and conversation. No RSVP. Some bring cards, newspapers, or perhaps needlework!
First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Sunday School each week for all ages at 9 am and worship at 10 am Join us every Wednesday from March 12- April 9 for a free soup supper at 6:15 pm and worship at 7 pm. Palm Sunday, April 13, 10 am worship. Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion on April 17, 7p.m. Tuesday, May 20 Women's Mini-retreat, 9:30 am to 12 noon, cost $6.Call Pastor Melody, 563-381-7777.

60" Flatscreen TV at Civic Club is available with hall rentals! Enjoy football parties, family videos, and network television during your event! Perfect for graduation parties! Visit www.leclairecivicclub.org to book!

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

April 4-5 - Girls Getaway Weekend

April 25 - Masonic Center LeClaire-Taco Bar 6:30-7:30 proceeds to BSA Venture Crew 212

May 2-3 - French Market Days

May 3-4 - LeClaire Community Library Book Sale

May 5 - Cinco de Mayo

June 6-7 - City Wide Garage Sales

August - Tug Fest

October 12- Apple Fest

October - Witch's Walk

December - Christmas in LeClaire

The Quad Cities River Bandits' opening day is Thursday, April 3, at the #1 Minor League Ballpark in the country, according to USA Today. Modern Woodmen Park in downtown Davenport, Iowa, is consistently ranked among the top minor league ballparks for its stunning view of the Mississippi River.

Niabi Zoo opens on Monday, April 7, 2014, for their season. Get a passport to Africa to see the graceful giraffes, the King of the Jungle lion, colobus monkeys and more, or take an Australian Walkabout with wallabies and lorikeets. Visit the Jungle Trek for hands-on activities about rainforests and the place for frog-lovers. Niabi Zoo, 13010 Niabi Zoo Rd. in Coal Valley, Ill., is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and longer hours in the summer.

The 850-person capacity Celebration Belle riverboat starts its cruises the first week of April. It is the largest non-gaming luxury excursion vessel on the upper Mississippi River. The boat offers lunch and dinner cruises, big band cruises, sightseeing, and specialty cruises. Contact 800-297-0034 or celebrationbelle.com for its schedule and more information.

The Twilight riverboat offers two-day overnight cruises from LeClaire, Iowa, to Dubuque, Iowa. Cruises include all meals, activities, and lodging.

Walnut Grove was a Scott County cross-roads settlement and stage coach stop in the 1860s. The Walnut Grove Pioneer Village now includes 18 historic buildings to tour, some relocated from rural Scott County. It is open daily April through October 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Village is located in Scott County Park, 18817 290th Street, Long Grove, Iowa.

According to folklore, springtime is the BEST season for pixie spotting! Children are invited to the Pixie Tea on Sunday, April 6th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Quad City Botanical Center in Rock Island, Ill. In the lush enchanted garden, find tea and pixie treats. There will be magical crafts for the children and the gift of a pixie wand for remembering the day! (Reservations are required.)

Ballet Quad Cities premieres their interpretation of Igor Stravinsky's famous Rite of Spring, one of the most inspiring and challenging ballets ever written. International renowned director and choreographer Elie Lazar will also premier his new piece set to Appalachian Spring. Performances are Saturday, April 12 at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. with live music provided by Orchestra Iowa at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. 3rd Street in Davenport, Iowa.

Join in the inaugural Tour de Brew of the Quad Cities on Saturday, April 12. Registration starts at 12 noon at the Front Street Tap Room at the Freight House, 421 W. River Dr. in Davenport. This bicycle ride follows the bike trail to visit 5 different stops before returning to Front Street by 5 p.m. It's a poker ride format with a donation of your choosing to the LIVESTRONG Foundation.

Look for spring crafts at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport on Saturday, April 12, during their Eiermarkt (Egg Market) and Spring Craft Fair. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Local and regional vendors sell their springtime wares including decorated eggs, carvings, baked goods, and more!

Celebrate with the Easter Egg Scramble 5K Run on Saturday, April 19. The 9:00 a.m. start/finish is in the Historic Village of East Davenport. Those who choose to run or walk the event will receive a swag bag. Brunch-style breakfast items will be available along with your typical refreshments. A live band rocks the 11th Street Precinct, and don't forget photos with the Easter Bunny. There is also an Easter Egg Hunt for children 8 years of age and younger.

The annual free Stroll Through Springtime is Saturday, April 26th from 7:00 a.m. until noon at the Black Hawk State Historic Site, 1510 46th Ave. in Rock Island, Ill. All events are free, and participants can come for any or all of the events. Birds will be the focus of groups going in the field from 7-9 a.m. Expert leaders will help to locate both resident and migratory birds. At 9 a.m., enjoy refreshments inside the Lodge, including wild violet jelly and a short program about invasive plants. At 10:00 a.m., participants will walk outside to observe and identify wildflowers.

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