Rock Island, IL: March is full of reasons to visit your library, with a wide selection of free children's programs for learning and family fun. Choices range from Dr. Seuss celebrations and crafts, to  an early St. Patrick's Day party, technology workshops and crafts during the Rock Island Schools intersession break, and a free magic show to celebrate the birthday of Harry Houdini.

Dr. Seuss Birthday Events:

·         Read Across America Day is March 3, held annually to celebrate the birth of great children's writer Theodore "Dr. Seuss" Geisel. Families are invited to join us at the Rock Island Main Library Children's Room, 401 19th Street, at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 3 to enjoy free Dr. Seuss stories, songs, and crafts for all ages.

·         The library's monthly "crafternoon" also celebrates Dr. Seuss, with several make-and-take crafts for ages 6 to 12. The drop-in crafternoon event is from 4:00 to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 5, also in the Main Library Children's Library.

Saturday St. Patrick's Day Storytime and Party:

·         Families can get ready for St. Patrick's Day with storytime for ages birth to five on the color green from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm on Saturday, March 8, at the Rock Island Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road. Activities include stories about the color green, singing, dancing, and a green craft.  The fun continues with a "Super Saturday" party for St. Patrick's Day at 2:00, also at the Southwest Branch. Events are for all ages, and include several books, games and crafts to provide holiday fun.

Special Events For School Intersession

Rock Island/Milan Schools are on intersession break starting March 17. If you're looking for free things to do with your children while school is out, try these free events:

·         Making Videos with Animoto: 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 18, Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. Kids in grades 2 and up can learn how to make a quick video using their own pictures. Participants should bring a flash drive or disk with pictures. Registration is required. Call 309-732-7360.

·         Using TumbleBooks & Book Flix: 4:00 pm, Thursday, March 27, Rock Island Main Library. A special hands-on program for Grades K-6 to demonstrate the fun you can have with free online versions of children's books. Drop in event; no registration required.

·         Craft Extravaganza Days: 10:30 am on  Thursday, March 20,  Main Library, and Tueseday, March 25, at the Rock Island Southwest Branch. Kids in Grades K-6 can choose from several crafts to make and take.

Celebrate Houdini's Birthday -

·         Harry Houdini, the world's greatest magician, was born on March 24. To celebrate, the Children's Room will offer a special magic program for all ages with local magician Rick Eugene, at 6:00 pm on March 24, in the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

Friday Movie Fest -

·         The Rock Island  Library Children's Department offers free movies and popcorn when the Rock Island/Milan school system dismisses early. The next family film will be shown at 1:00 pm on March 21 in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. The movie is a recent Disney release, loosely based on "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen.

All events are free and open to the public.

Additional events for children and families at Rock Island Libraries include Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday morning storytimes, Wednesday Lego Block Clubs and Monday evening storytimes. For dates, times and locations, check the library website or pick up a flyer at Rock Island Libraries.

For more upcoming library events, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or call 309-732-7323.

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. Ribbon Cutting- March 7 - 4:30p.m.

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 15^th Ave, Moline, IL. 309-755-0045

CALENDAR

February 28^th - Tambi Rosendahl, Expressive Designs, Paula Sands Live 3pm - Featuring cancer survivors interested in hair extensions. 563-343-8599 or 563-370-9263 for more information.

February 28th - March 1st - Buffalo Bill Museum Fundraiser YOUNKER'S Community Days 2014 coupon books. Available at museum or online www.communitydayevent.com)

February 28^th - LeClaire Community Library - LEGO Club 3:30-4:30pm. Recommended for ages 7 & up.

February 28 - Masonic Center LeClaire - Chili Dinner 6:30 - 7:30p.m. Proceeds to BSA Venture Crew 212

Save the Date

March 1^st - Pub Rock Bingo!  Fund Raiser for Freedom Rock, Coming to LeClaire as the Chosen Site for Scottt County!! Hosted by Cody Tucker of B100! LeClaire Rec Center, 429 N. 3rd St. Doors open 6p.m., event starts 7p.m. Space is limited and tickets are going fast! Go to Facebook: Freedom Rock Tour - Scott County Iowa or http://www.pubrockbingo.com/product-category/non-profit-events/freedom-rock-tour-scott-county-iowa/ for tickets, more information.

March 1st-2nd - Women's Health & Lifestyle Fair - Help Cindy Bruhn, Tourism Manager, promote LeClaire! Tambi Rosendahl, Expressive Designs, will also have a booth!

March 3^rd - Penny Molumby, Style with PM Interiors, will be on Paula Sands Live! 3pm. Will talk about shade repair class, how to recycle to create exciting Spring Decor.

March 6^th - Dwellings Opens at New Location 414 N. Cody Rd.

March 7^th - Urban Classic Home - Ribbon Cutting 124 N. Cody Rd. - 4:30p.m.

March 7^th - Buffalo BIll Museum Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting 5 p.m. Celebrate museum's expansion. Open House (4-7pm) LeClaire Chamber of Commerce's Ribbon-Cutting 5pm.

March 7^th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8pm

March 8^th - Style with PM Interiors - Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Shade Repair Class Style with PM Interiors, 1293 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa, 2:30-4:00pm.  Fee - $15.00. Class size is limited. Reservations call 563-289-2330.

March 11^th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Crane and Pelican noon.  Member, Brad Morrison of Riverbend Signworks, will speak about Branding.  Everyone Welcome!

March 8^th - LeClaire Recreation Family Night 4:00-6:30pm, $2 per person, 3 and under free. Concessions available. Open gym. Movie "ET" starts at 5 p.m. www.leclairereccenter.com

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

FYI

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

Riverbend Signworks is excited to announce the release of the promised video update. The academy awards will NOT likely be calling us, but still....it's a FAMILY business! http://riverbendsignworks.com/videos/

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

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!

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

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 - Witch's Walk

December - Christmas in LeClaire

Walk Fights Stigma and Helps Provide Free Support to Families in Six Counties

DAVENPORT, Iowa (February 26, 2014) - NAMIWalk will step forward Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Centennial Park in Davenport, Iowa, to raise public awareness about mental illness.

Sponsored by the Greater Mississippi Valley affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the walks help raise funds for free family education classes and support groups for individuals and families living with serious mental illnesses. This is the 11^th year for NAMIWalk in the Quad Cities area.

NAMI works to spread the good news that early identification, and access to treatment and recovery supports, is proven effective. The affiliate serves families residing in Muscatine, Clinton, Scott Counties in Iowa and Mercer, Henry, Rock Island Counties in Illinois.

"NAMIWalk is a fun event that supports serious work," said the Greater Mississippi Valley walk manager Shari Baker. "NAMI's work is about hope and recovery, and supporting families with adults and children living with mental illness." More than 60 teams and 1,100 persons participated in the 2013 event.

An organizational meeting will be held Monday, March 10, 2014, at 6 p.m. at the NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley office, 1706 Brady Street, Suite 101, Davenport, Iowa. Corporations, labor, civic, faith and social groups are encouraged to form walk teams. For further information, please contact Shari Baker at namiwalksgmv@gmail.com or 563-322-8870.

About NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley

One in10 children and one in four adults experience a mental health disorder in any given year. Half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by the age of 14. NAMI Greater Mississippi Valley is an affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. This grassroots organization complements the work of mental health professionals by providing support, education and advocacy to individuals and families living with mental illness. NAMI works cooperatively through the Quad Cities Community Mental Health Initiative, serving residents in Muscatine, Clinton, Scott Counties in Iowa and Mercer, Henry, Rock Island Counties in Illinois.

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LeClaire Tourism Will Have a Booth at the

Women's Health & Lifestyle Fair

Davenport River Center

Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2!

There will be a drawing for a LeClaire basket!

Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager, would welcome donations of items and of your time if you can help promote LeClaire at this great event!

Please let Cindy know if you would like to donate something for the basket.

Any type of gift certificate or item from your business would be great!

Please drop off your item at Artswork (open Tues. - Sun.), or the LeClaire Information Center (open Tuesday-Saturday, noon-3:00), no later than Wednesday, February 27. Or, let Cindy know if you need your item picked up.

Please be sure and include a business card or brochure with your item!

Help at the Booth!

She also needs volunteers to help staff the booth.

The event is from 9am to 4pm on Saturday, March 1, and noon to 4pm on Sunday, March 2.

You would help for 2-4 hours (whatever works for you), and another person would be with you.

Also needs helpers to set up on Friday morning, February 28.

Please let Cindy know as soon as possible if you can help.

Contact Cindy - info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963.

Thank you for helping promote LeClaire!