13 Jun 2013

Blues Festival Volunteers Needed!

By Patty Britt

The 29th annual Mississippi Valley Blues Festival is less than three weeks away, but the event is still seeking volunteers.  Workers are needed for all positions, especially for the later shifts, hospitality, and set up and tear down.  The Festival happens July 4-6 in Davenport's LeClaire Park.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival could not survive without the work of its volunteers.  Those who sign up to work a 3 to 4-hour shift will receive:

•           Free Admission

•           Free Fest T-Shirt

To register, go to www.mvbs.org and click on BluesFest, then Volunteers.  That will take you to the registration page.

Or call the MVBS office at 563-322-5837.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival is produced by the non-profit Mississippi Valley Blues Society.  The 2013 lineup features the usual mix of up-and-coming blues stars as well as legends, with 27 acts on two stages.  Featured headliner is the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band playing on the Bandshell Saturday July 6.

Advance tickets for the 2013 BluesFest are available through June 30 at all Quad-City Hy-Vee stores, Hy-Vees in Clinton and Muscatine, Muddy Waters in Bettendorf, Rascals in Moline, Martinis on the Rock in Rock Island, through the MVBS office at 563-32-BLUES, and online at mvbs.org.  Advance tickets are only $15 per day;  tickets at the gate are $20 per day.

There are also a special discount tickets for active military and veterans, available through June 30 only at R.I.A. Federal Credit Union locations.
13 Jun 2013

Library Lines: More Free Summer Fun Next Week

By Rock Island Library

Pick up your free travel notepad (while supplies last) and make a note to attend these free programs:

Historic Tour of Riverside Cemetery, Moline:  7:00 pm. 7:00 pm, June 17 at Riverside Cemetery. Explore the fascinating history at two of the Quad Cities' oldest cemeteries. Registration is requested but not required: Call

Close-up photo of mourning woman statue at Chippiannock Cemetery

732-7341 to do so. If you find you're available that night, meet the tour group at the cemetery's 5th Avenue entrance.

 

Movie Flick: Sink your teeth into free popcorn and a movie based on a book. 5:30 pm, June 18, Main Library. We can't tell you the title here, but here's a tip: Great white shark, plus summer beach-goers equal a classic film with lots of action beneath the surface. (Novel by Peter Benchley.)

 

Learn how to use new technology and new library services next week, too:

Downloading Music with Freegal: 6:30 pm, June 19,

Main Library. Yes, now you can download free music with your Rock Island Library card and an Internet connection. You do have to be a Rock Island Library cardholder to use this digital service.

 

Using Your Tablet: 2:30 pm, June 20, Main Library (For users of Android devices only.) Do you have a new tablet PC or a new Kindle Fire HD tablet? Want to learn more about what you can do with it? Join us for a free how-to session.
Make sure you bring your device - this is a hands-on session, and the library will not supply devices for use.(Have an Apple tablet? Join us in July for a session just for you.  Details at left.)
12 Jun 2013

Volunteers Needed

By Dr. Jeffrey Bassman

Volunteers needed for the Bix7 road race and its related festivities and functions.  The race is July 27 at 8:00am. We need volunteers prior to, during, and after the race.

The committees need adults and young adults (12 years old and older).

Please call us at 563-383-5353 or log on to the volunteer section at www.bix7.com to sign up or for more information.

11 Jun 2013

June 13th 2013 : " Six Sigma: The Next Level " I.S.E.

By Narveen Aryaputri
June 13th  2013 :   Independent Scholars Evenings:

"Six Sigma : the next level."

Continuing our discussion: current applications of the principals of Six Sigma.
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The growing success  of Costco : dubbed the anti-Walmart.
Do Employees come first?

A trained Black Belt and Green Belt of the Six Sigma from the '90s will be in attendance to answer questions. The circular from the previous discussion on Six Sigma and it's principles will be available.

Open discussion:
Free and open to the public.

This Thursday June 13th. 2013  evening:  Independent Scholars' Evenings:
At
The Moline Commercial Club
2nd Floor.
Above the Phoenix Fine Art Gallery

1530 Fifth Avenue.  Moline. Illinois.

Free and open to the public.

Dress code: business casual.

7.00 p.m

309-762-8547 for the Moline Club
309-762-9202 for The Institute.

light refreshments, wine and beverages are served.

doors open at 6.30. Please use the 5th Ave entrance.  Handicapped entrance is on 16th. Street. Please call for us to open the door on the 16th. street entrance.

Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level since 1996
11 Jun 2013

QC Interfaith June Newsletter

By QC Interfaith

Summer Blockbuster Edition!

A Victory for Our Community!

Illinois Secretary of Transportation Ann Schneider meets with QCI Transportation Equity Stakeholders and Commits to Bring Highway Construction Careers Training Program to the Quad Cities

On the last day of April, Illinois Secretary of Transportation Ann Schneider met with 30 QCI leaders, and other concerned community members for a Stakeholders meeting in Rock Island to discuss the status of the rail project coming to the Quad Cities, and to share our work in development of the "100 Ready Workers" Job Preparedness project. Sec Schneider emphasized the importance of community partnerships to address preparing our communities and for achieving common goals of greater diversity in the workforce.

QCI won a major victory by securing a commitment from the Secretary to bring the Illinois DOT's Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) to the Illinois Quad Cities. The HCCTP is a partnership between IDOT and the Illinois Community College Board and will provide an approximately $300,000 grant given to Black Hawk College in Moline, which will administer the program. The mission of the HCCTP  program is "to increase the total number of minorities, women and disadvantaged individuals who obtain employment, through the construction trades, in Illinois' highway construction industry." This intensive program is expected to accept 15-30 candidates a year, who will go through more than 400 hours of training, preparing them for careers in the highway construction trades. The Quad Cities is one of only ten such programs in Illinois. In addition, QCI's Task Force will be a part of the Advisory Board the State requires for the program to ensure the program goals and community needs are being met.

QCI to Hold "Dream for All" Rally for Immigration Reform on Saturday, June 29 at 10:00 am at Schwiebert Riverfront Park in Rock Island

As debate moves ahead in Washington, D.C. on immigration reform, QCI is inviting you to join us for a "Dream for All "Rally for Reform to pray, bear witness and call on Congress and the President to pass comprehensive immigration reform that is humane, has a clear path to legal citizenship, has a just and fair legalization process, and stops the deportations that are tearing families apart. We will hear testimonials about how the broken immigration system is hurting families and our community, and how we as communities of faith can act for justice. We are honored  that Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities, QC Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees and World Relief are partnering with QCI on the day's program. Thank you!

The program will be held at the bandshell of the park from 10 am to 11am.  Join us for this call for just, humane and comprehensive immigration reform. Bring a lawn chair and many friends. For more information, contact QCI at 563.322.4910.

4th Annual QCI Taco Nite Fundraiser is Tuesday, June 25 from 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm at Azteca 3 Restaurant, 2400 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf

Back by popular demand  -- The 4th Annual QCI Taco Nite Fundraiser! Tickets are $10.00 per person for a wonderful taco buffet dinner. What a deal!  Drinks & Gratuity are not included. Our thanks once again to the generosity of the Azteca Restaurants for their sponsorship. Fun, food and fellowship - all for a good cause! (Hopefully by then it will be too hot to cook!) Purchase tickets in advance to ensure you get in on this great event.

To purchase tickets, call 563.322.4910. Spread the word and help support QCI

QCI Leaders meet with Congressman Dave Loebsack

In May, clergy and lay leaders met with Congressman Dave Loebsack of Iowa to learn more about our new Congressman and to listen to his insights into upcoming legislation to address immigration reform. QCI has invited Congressman Loebsack to participate in a "church basement hearing" on immigration, to listen directly to the community about how they will be impacted by reform . This event should be held during the July break or during August recess. We will post on our website when date is confirmed.

Rekindling Our Congregations (ROC):

The Fire of Faith Campaign - A Movement to Rekindle Our Congregations

An update on our 2013 Fire of Faith campaign to build strong congregations, and develop relationships between area congregations. This year, we have created a Rekindling Our Congregations (ROC) Cohort, which includes All Saints Lutheran Church, Davenport, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Bettendorf, St. Mary's Davenport, the Social Action Office of the Diocese of Davenport and Saint Paul the Apostle, Davenport . The cohort is on a year long journey together of congregational development and strengthening .  This Spring, leaders met for two trainings in April and May and, having surveyed their members about their congregations, are kicking off their Listening campaigns. A Listening campaign is a structured and intentional process of one to ones held in the congregations. During this time, a team of members hold one to ones amongst their congregations , which are designed to build relationships, learn more about their fellow members, and begin to develop ideas for new ministries or developing lay leaders for current ministries.

Using the arts, attitudes and disciplines of the faith based community organizing, Fire of Faith will strengthen a congregation in ways that are measurable to that congregation. While often it is community issue work that draws and keeps a congregation engaged in QCI, this Fire of Faith process focuses in on what a congregation can do using our tools to build their congregation and make sure they are growing and building community.  For more information about the ROC , and about how your congregation can participate next year, call Leslie at 563.322.4910.

QCI and Local Faith Leaders Meet with Bishop Martin Amos and Gamaliel Director of Training John Norton

The Director of Gamaliel Network, John Norton, was a featured speaker at the recent Bible and Justice Conference May 29 - June 2, at St. Ambrose University. While in the Quad Cities, Mr. Norton joined QCI leaders, clergy and social action leaders of the Davenport Diocese at an engaging dialog hosted by Bishop Martin Amos. John spoke about the need for mainline denominations to rebuild community and how the tools of congregation based organizing can help congregations get stronger and take the lead in building those connections we as a society have lost.

QCI Issue Updates

Transportation and Jobs Equity

The next meeting of the Transportation Equity/100 Ready Workers Project will be Wednesday, June 26 9:00am at Church of Peace- 12th and 12th in Rock Island.  Next Steps include recruiting organizations that want to help identify potential candidates in the area for job preparedness training, including the HCCTP through BlackHawk College, and creating a criteria for participating in 100 Ready Workers project.

100 Ready Workers Campaign. Along with continuing our goal of ensuring equitable access to work force hours for minorities, women, low income persons for the rail project through the Community Benefits Agreement, the task force is tackling the issue of job preparedness in our community. Nancy H. , commented on this book and the purpose of the class :  "Rev Jay's sermon about the babies abandoned in the river raised the question of how we can address root causes of injustice. I think reading the book together can help us figure out how to speak publicly--and effectively-- about such things as mass incarceration/racism (with its built-in jobs); immigration injustice; and ravaging the environment for profit." If you don't have the book, you can still come to class! Contact the congregation at 562.359.0816 for more information.

Immigration

QCI leaders joined hundreds of others in Cedar Rapids to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the immigration raid in Postville.

Immigration Task Force meets Tuesday, June 10th at 530pm before QCI's monthly Leadership Assembly at St Mary's Church, Davenport. WE will be working on the Immigration Rally and the "church basement hearing " on immigration for July

Health Equity

The Task force continues to work with the local health systems to ensure equitable access to medical translation services for those whose first language is not English.

Community Events

Medgar Wiley Evers Day! Wednesday, June 12 4:00pm - 5 :00pm

Membership and Voter Registration Drive at United Neighbors, Davenport. Co Sponsored by Davenport NAACP Branch #4019 and United Neighbors

City of Davenport 20th Annual Youth Fest Saturday July 13 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Centennial Park , Davenport - Games, activities, and interactive displays and new this year - explores. This event if FREE. Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30pm at Centennial Park, Davenport

QCAIR FESTIVAL  D'>T>

AN EVENT TO REMEMBER! at Schweibert Riverfront Park, Rock Island, Illinois Cost is $5.00 per person/$10.00 per family - Come enjoy the music, food, and color of the rich cultural diversity right here in the QCA! The Quad City Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees (QCAIR) announces its First Annual Fund Raising Event - Festival d'>té. Enjoy   ethnic   food   and   a   children's   corner   filled   with  fun things to do including Maypole dances, a  "join-in"  drum circle, and face painting. Please - bring you own chairs!

Juneteenth Celebration!  Friday and Saturday June 14 and 15 - all day

LeClare Park Bandshell,Davenport - Admission is free! 

QCI June leadership assembly is Tuesday June 11 at 6:30pm at St Mary's church - 516 Fillmore Davenport

11 Jun 2013

IPTV's Dan Wardell to Visit Davenport Public Library

By Rick Martin

Wednesday, June 12 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

WHO:             Dan Wardell, popular host of the IPTV KIDS Clubhouse, will travel to 67 local communities this summer as part of the seventh-annual Reading Road Trip.

WHAT:          Now in its seventh year, IPTV's Reading Road Trip features an original, interactive story that is connected to the libraries' summer reading theme. This year, Dan's story time encourages kids to "dig into reading " complete with a special gift for every child who comes to story time.

WHEN:          Wednesday, June 12 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

WHERE:        Davenport Public Library - Eastern Avenue Branch, 6000 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, Iowa

 

10 Jun 2013

Nicole Kelly of Keokuk crowned Miss Iowa 2013

By Rachael Vopatek
The Miss Iowa Pageant was held this past weekend the historic Adler Theatre in Davenport Iowa.Thirteen young women competed for the title of Miss Iowa 2013 and 10 contestants are vied for the title of Miss Iowa's Outstanding Teen 2013. After three nights of competition, Nicole Kelly, of Keokuk was crowned Miss Iowa 2013. Emma Kate Wichman of Bettendorf was named Miss Iowa's Outstanding Teen 2013. Over $25,000 in cash scholarships were awarded to the Miss Iowa contestants this year as well as over $500,000 in in-kind scholarships! Numerous scholarships and awards were presented to contestants in all age categories. (A full list of awards is attached.)

Nicole Kelly will continue on to represent the state of Iowa at Miss America which will be held in Atlantic City in September. Emma Kate Wichman will move on to the national completion, Miss America's Outstanding Teen which will be held in August in Orlando, Florida. Both young ladies will compete in five areas of competition at the national level including: Interview, Talent, Evening Gown, On-Stage Question and Fitness. Both Kelly and Wichman will spend the upcoming year representing Iowa with appearances and events throughout the state with a focus on promoting their platforms. Nicole Kelly's platform is "Overcoming Disabilities" and Emma Kate Wichman's platform is "E.P.I.C. Mission: Pay It Forward." Follow the excitement of their journeys throughout the year at www.facebook.com/missiowa or @MissIowaOrg on Twitter.

About Nicole:
Hometown: Keokuk, IA
Parents: Mike and Pam Kelly
Nicole is a 2012 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a BA in Directing & Theater Management.
Platform: Overcoming Disabilities
Talent: Vocal
Local Title: Miss Metro

About Emma Kate:
Hometown: Bettendorf, IA
Parents: Amy and Jim Wichman
Emma is a student at Pleasant Valley High School.
Platform: E.P.I.C. Mission: Pay It Forward
Talent: Baton Show Twirl
Local Title: Miss Scott County's Outstanding Teen

About the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program
An official preliminary to the Miss America Scholarship Pageant, the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program is dedicated to empowering young women to achieve their dreams and goals. The Miss Iowa Scholarship Program is a non-profit organization. Through the assistance of our local communities and scholarship patrons, the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program offers college scholarships to some of the most outstanding young women of Iowa. The Miss America Program is the largest scholarship organizations for women in the world. Total scholarship available annually at the local, state and national level totals over 45 million dollars. Visit www.missiowa.com for complete information on the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program.

10 Jun 2013

SUMMER FUN AT CAPRI COLLEGE

By Abigail Hurm

Davenport, Iowa- Capri College's (Cedar Rapids, Davenport and Dubuque) offers Capri Camp every summer for girls in grades third through seventh. This camp takes place June 10-14. The camp encourages self-esteem, promotes self-recognition, and enhances personal growth.

The camp provides education on fashion, exercise, skin care, hair care and communication. The girls will learn about theatrical makeup, manicures, facials, bling strands and much more.

Any questions please contact:

Cedar Rapids - Laura Gordon - (319) 364-1541

Davenport - Melody Sawvell - (563) 388-6642

Dubuque - Samantha Schroeder - (563) 588-2379

Capri College Mission Statement: "Our mission is to provide the most comprehensive, hands-on education possible; to offer the knowledge and technical skills you need to be confident and successful"

For more information, contact Capri College, at (800) 728-0712 or visit us on the web at www.capricollege.edu.

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10 Jun 2013

Church Holds 12th Annual Quilt Show

By Shirley McDaniel

New Era Lutheran Church will hold its 12th Annual Quilt Show on July 12-13.  The show will feature quilts from local quilters and antique quilts.  Guests may view quilts on Friday, July 12, from 9 am-8 pm.  A lunch will be served from 11 am - 2 pm, and supper from 4:30-7 pm.  On Saturday, July 13, the quilt show will be open from 9 am-4 pm, with lunch served from 11 am-2 pm.  Ticket prices are $4.00 for the quilt show only and $8.00 for the quilt show and a meal.  The public is invited.

The church is located at 3455 New Era Road, Muscatine, ¼ mile west of the upper entrance to Wildcat Den State Park.  For more information, or if you would like to put a quilt on display, contact Becki Petersen at 563-299-1664, or Sue Kirk at 563-823-1099.
07 Jun 2013

LeClaire Announcements- Friday 06/7/2013

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

June 7th - First Friday in LeClaire!  5:00-8:00 p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company www.mrdistilling.com 5:30 - 8 p.m.  MRDC and Chef Stephanie are planning a real treat for everyone who comes out, Bourbon Ice Cream featuring Cody Road Bourbon.  We'll be sampling cocktails; Ananda, made with River Rose Gin, pineapple juice, grapefruit juice and honey simple syrup, and a classic daiquiri featuring Dry Dock Sorghrum.  Also kicking off our new rewards program.  We invite anyone to become a part of "The Crew" and when they sign up with instantly start earning points with each purchase that can then be used for discounts on future purchases.  To celebrate this new initiative, we'll be giving away a free "Crew" pint glass that says "Inaugural Voyage June 7, 2013" during First Friday to everyone who purchases a bottle of MRDC spirits.

Wide River Winery www.wideriverwinery.com - Wine samples and live music by Jordan Danielson. And, 'Lolly the Wine Gal' will be hanging out!

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium Come in for a free red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries Come in to shop and get free samples of booze cake (while it lasts)!

LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals - 'First Friday's Free Appraisals' until 7 p.m.

Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits LIVE MUSIC - The Matriarchs starting at 7:30 P.M. www.faithfulpilot.com

Reusable Usables Yoga for yogaG w/ Live Music at First Friday Festivities in LeClaire DetoxRetox Fundraising Celebration at at 6pm (322 N. Cody Rd) *Donation Only (suggested $18...more money means more mission!) In celebration of yogaG's role in the National Yoga Service Council Conference this weekend, join Camie Easton for an amazing 60-minute, all-levels yoga class with live music, followed by Shaun's latest crafts at the Mississippi River Distilling Company across the street! Since 2009 yogaG has been sharing free trauma-sensitive yoga with women and children in domestic violence shelters in the Quad Cities (and a mat, too!) and in various cities around the US. For information, visit http://www.yogag.org

Other shops and restaurants will be open late!

June 7th-8th- LeClaire City-Wide Garage Sale Days Garage Sale Maps are available at the LeClaire Community Library website, www.leclairelibrary.org , at the library (323 Wisconsin), LeClaire Information Center (122 North Cody Road), and LeClaire City Hall.

June 8th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Garage Sale 8 a.m. to noon: Toys, books and children's clothes; gently used knick-knacks, dishes, etc.  Frito and Dorito Chili Pies for sale.

June 8th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the Buffalo Bill Museum. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Participants may bring beer, wine, snacks and soda. Water and snacks will also be for sale. Up to eight people per table. $10 per person with a $50 table minimum. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes. Contact Chris at chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703 for reservations or information. Don't have enough for a full table? Come anyway and we can put you on a table that needs people!

June 9th- Sunday Brunch at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Seatings at 10:00 and 12:30 - 3 Courses $20 per person Reservations 563.289.4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

June 10th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Generations Area Agency on Aging 11:45 a.m. to noon, someone from the agency will be at the church to help people sign up for food stamps. Eligibility: 60 years of age or older on date of application; single yearly income at or less than $21,256; married yearly income at or less than $28,693; disabled individuals under age 60 are NOT eligible.

June 15th- Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Open for Lunch 11am-2pm- 3 different sandwiches and chips for $5 www.faithfulpilot.com

June 15th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Active Christians Hot Dog Roast and Potluck Picnic. 5:30 p.m. We will provide the hot dogs, buns, ketchup and mustard. Bring something to share and your own drink. We will play Corn Hole and other outdoor games.

June 15th- 16th Annual Golf Outing Benefiting the Buffalo Bill Museum of LeClaire - Olathea Golf Course Matt Boesch, head golf pro from Hawk's View Golf Club in Lake Geneva, WI, will host a golf clinic at 9:00 am before the 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. The cost is $50 per person and includes 9 holes golf with cart and a pizza lunch with beverage. If you don't golf, come anyway to place a bid on all the wonderful silent auction items and enjoy the pizza lunch for $7. To make a reservation for yourself or a foursome call Olathea at 289-4653, Packy Huettman at 289-5971, Steve Suiter at 289-2724 or Barry Long at 949-6969. www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com

June 16th - Asbury Methodist Church "WORSHIP IN THE PARK" and Potluck Service The Worship Committee of Asbury United Methodist Church, Bettendorf, is planning a Praise Worship Service in the Park on Sunday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m.  The service will be held at Veterans Memorial Park Bandshell, 1645 23rd St., Bettendorf. Following the service there will be a potluck picnic with sliced ham provided.  Please bring a dish to share and your own table service, drink & lawn chair.

June 17th-21st - Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School - Asbury United Methodist Church 9 a.m. to noon, 1809 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf - 563-355-5218 Register on-line www.asbury-bett.org.  VBS is offered for participants ages Kindergarten through 5th grade (completed), and to volunteers 6th grade and up.  If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Swinney at 563-505-0060 or mswinney@mchsi.com.

June 17th-20th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Bible School 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., supper included. Theme: Living Waters. Cost $10. Special Bible School program, Sunday, June 23 at 10 am. Call 381-7777 to pre-register.

June 21st - 22nd - THE LeCLAIRE GIRLS' GET AWAY WEEKEND! On the evening of Friday, June 21, and all day Saturday, June 22, 2013, TUGFEST hosts the Girls's Getaway Weekend in LeClaire, Iowa! Sign up today for this amazing event featuring give aways, coupons, music, games and delicious food. MEET Anthony Ryan Auld the Winner of this year's "Project Runway All Stars" at the Girls Get Away Fashion Show & Cocktail Party on Saturday evening. No other contestant has had more wins beating the best designers in a single season of the show. Anthony Ryan will be speaking about his journey to becoming a top fashion designer and winning Project Runway All Stars. KWQC's anchor and on-air reporter Bailey Deitz will be the mistress of ceremonies for this special event. The LeClaire Girls' Get Away will start on Friday evening, June 21, at the Wide River Winery, where you will taste award-winning wines, enjoy the music of Pieces of Candy in the Wine Garden, and pick up your GIRLS GET AWAY passport to LeClaire with your goody bags.

On Saturday, June 22, LECLAIRE GIRLS GET AWAY events include :

* Grasshoppers will host music and wine tasting on their beautiful lawn.

* Win Prizes every hour on the hour at Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium.

* Dwellings will be hosting Margarita Man.

* Robert Day of the Faithful Pilot, and the winner of the Quad Cities Top Chef competition, will demonstrate some of his secret cooking techniques.

* Zaruba's will host mini make overs.

* Free Tours at the Mississippi River Distilling Company.

* Expert Tammy Allen will teach a FREE Class in "Punch Needle" at Primitive Cottage.

* The Buffalo Bill Museum will offer a Quilt Making Class.

Cost to participate in the LeClaire Girls Get Away are $65 per person. Go to Leclairegirlgetaway.com

June 22nd - Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Open for Lunch 11am-2pm 3 different sandwiches and chips for $5 www.faithfulpilot.com

June 25th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia 1:30 pm. Dessert and coffee. No cost for this program. Please RSVP at 381-7777.

June 27th - Mississippi River Distilling Company Takes Over the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Bar 5:30-7:30 P.M. The men from MRDC take over the Faithful Pilot with signature drinks and Pilot appetizers for $25 per person www.faithfulpilot.com

June 29th - Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Open for Lunch 11am-2pm 3 different sandwiches and chips for $5 www.faithfulpilot.com

June 30th- Wine Tasting at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits 3:00-5:00 P.M.  $15 per person Taste 14 wines and heavy appetizers from The Faithful Pilot www.faithfulpilot.com

Save the Date

July 1st - Friends of the LeClaire Community Library is planning an Open House to celebrate our 9th anniversary! Details are forthcoming!

July 5th - First Friday in LeClaire

July 15th-19th - LeClaire Baptist Church - "Colossal Coaster World" VBX Week For kids age 4 up through kids going INTO 6th grade! Cost: FREE! Time:  9:00 AM - Noon Location:  1326 Wisconsin Street LeClaire, Iowa  52753 Family program:  SUNDAY, July 21 at 10:30 PM followed by our "Burger Bash" lunch! For more information or registration: phone:  (563) 289-4191 e-mail:  leclairebaptist@leclairebaptist.org or REGISTER ONLINE at www.leclairebaptist.org (under ministries and kids vbx link)

FYI

LeClaire Antiques is hosting an on going Plant Sale benefiting LeClaire Parks. Go by and see the beautiful plants for sale - great prices!

Programs, performers & activities for all ages. Registration materials for Children (B-5th G) available at the library starting May 20th.Program information & Activity Calendar available at the library & online @

Please volunteer or help recruit volunteers for the LeClaire Information Center! We get a lot of great comments about the LIC, and we help promote all of LeClaire:

1. Through telling visitors about our great attractions, shops, restaurants, parks, schools, housing developments, etc.,

2. By mailing out information to individuals, small groups and bus tours who want to come find out what LeClaire is all about, and

3. Through providing nice, convenient public restrooms to shoppers, diners, people checking out our attractions, families, LeClaire residents who are just out for a walk - everyone appreciates the restrooms!

Almost everyone knows at least one person who loves to talk and meet new people - a retired neighbor or stay-at-home mom, a relative, a friend, a person from church, a person from your civic club, a person from exercise class... Please contact Cindy at 563-650-7963 or info@visitleclaire.com Volunteers are trained and there is lots of brochures and information to share with visitors.

Let's make downtown LeClaire and the LeClaire Information Center the best it can possibly be!

Buffalo Bill Museum is now open until 5pm daily. As of April 1st, the museum is open 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. A reminder: group discounts are available for tour groups, clubs/reunions, and school groups. Call the museum at 563-289-5580 for details!

Reusable Usables - Planet Green recycled art after school classes on Tuesday and Thursdays.RSVP 563-289-3946 or angie@reusableusables.org

"LIKE" the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce on FaceBook Visit the chamber's Face Book page and discover a great source of news, business announcements, events, and other information that is updated frequently. It's a useful source of updated information for all members and non-members!

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

July 9 - Blue Iguana - Lunch -noon

August 13 - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch -noon

September 10 - Steventon's - after hours - 5-8pm

October 8 - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

November 12 - tbd

December 10 - Happy Joes - lunch -noon

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Meet and greet Pastor Melody any Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Happy Joe's. Pastor Melody from First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire, will be at Happy Joe's in LeClaire, every Wednesday, from 1-3 pm, sipping on a soda, reading and waiting to visit with you and your friends. Stop by and say hi. Or, if you have a prayer request or a question, just let her know. Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

Asbury United Methodist Church is hosting a "Partnering to EmPOWER" fundraising event for Winnie's Place on Tuesday, October 15th.  The team putting together the event is looking for vendors who would be interested in participating in this worthy cause. Booth fees are $15 for sales people and $25 for those providing a service (ALL booth fees will go to Winnie's Place). Vendors will also agree to donate 9% of their sales to Winnies Place, which corresponds to the statistic that every 9 seconds, a woman is abused. Interested vendors are asked to contact Heidi Lubben at hjlubben@aol.com for more details. Marketing packets for vendors will be available June 15th. The deadline for returning a signed vendor agreement is August 20th.

Trivia Nights in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center -

2013 Trivia Nights:

June 8 - Buffalo Bill Museum

July 13 - Hosted by First Presbyterian Church - Hurricane Sandy Victims

LeClaire Trivia Nights have raised over $95,000 for local non-profit organizations! Thank you for your continued support!

 

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

First Fridays each month 5:00-8:00 P.M.

June 7th-8th LeClaire City-Wide Garage Sales

June 21st-22nd - Girls' Getaway Weekend

Summer 2013 - City-Wide Water Explosion (Hollyhock Park)

Summer 2013 - Bike Parade & Decorating

August 8th-10th Tugfest

October 6th - Dogtoberfest at Bier Stube

October 13th - AppleFest

October 24th - HalloWine

October 26th - Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade

December 6-8, 2013: Christmas in LeClaire

Family Nights at the LeClaire Rec Center: Details at www.leclairereccenter.com

www.LeClaireChamber.com and visit the Chamber on FaceBook!

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