21 Nov 2013

BANDITS' FREE INDOOR FROST FEST IS DEC. 15

By Marco LaNave
Sixth annual event will include holiday shopping for tickets and merchandise, family fun and activities

DAVENPORT, Iowa (NOV. 21, 2013) - The Quad Cities River Bandits will again invite fans, families and friends inside for a day of holiday savings and fun activities at the sixth annual indoor Frost Fest, a free open house set for Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Modern Woodmen Park.

The family fun will include games, arts and crafts, holiday cooking, a movie showing, and a visit from Rascal the River Bandit. Admission is free to the indoor Frost Fest, although the River Bandits encourage donations, all of which benefit the Bandit Scholars Program, which pays the entire first year of college tuition for two Quad Cities area students.

"The River Bandits enjoy the chance to host events year-round at Modern Woodmen Park, and we especially love to warm up the winter by welcoming the community inside for a free event and day of family-friendly fun," said team co-owner Dave Heller. "The many unique activities make for a fantastic holiday celebration to contribute to the great cause of the Bandit Scholars Program."

Among the activity options in the sports lounge and suite level will be a bounce house in the Sky Deck and a new photo booth for families to take pictures. There will also be cookie decorating and a special opportunity to make winter ice cream from snow at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.

Throughout the indoor Frost Fest, the River Bandits team store will be open with special deals on merchandise and holiday gifts. Children can join the River Bandits Kids Club at a special rate for the upcoming season, and fans can purchase or renew their season ticket plans - with new lower prices - for 2014. Account representatives will also be available to answer questions about ticket plans and group outings.

"From holiday shopping to all the activities for the kids, the indoor Frost Fest will be great for the whole family," said General Manager Andrew Chesser. "As we remember a championship season and prepare for another, we are excited to celebrate the holidays with the Quad Cities community inside the ballpark!"

The River Bandits, the Class-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, will open the 2014 season at Modern Woodmen Park Thursday, April 3. A full schedule of home and road games for 2014 is available at www.riverbandits.com, and ticket plans for the 2014 season are now on sale.

UP NEXT: Join the River Bandits for a free day of holiday fun and activities at Modern Woodmen Park, Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a chance for holiday shopping, activities and indoor fun at the ballpark. To order ticket plans - with new lower prices - for next season, call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com to download the season ticket order form. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for this spring, along with a carousel, a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," and many other new games and attractions. In 2013, the team unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. The team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, just saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.

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21 Nov 2013

Christian Care to Serve Thanksgiving Meal

By Ann Ring

Rock Island, IL - Christian Care will offer a special Thanksgiving meal from noon to 2:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the rescue mission at 2209 - 3rd Avenue in Rock Island. Mission chefs will offer a full menu of turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, dressing, vegetables, salads and desserts.

"On Thanksgiving, like every day of the year, our doors are open to anyone who is hungry or alone," said Dr. Elaine M. Winter, Christian Care's chief executive officer. "This can be a difficult time of year for people, and we welcome anyone who comes through our doors. We are also thankful for all the volunteers and community groups who donate their time and resources to help us serve those in need?not only during the holidays, but all year long."

Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. It serves homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illnesses.

Christian Care's community meal site is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in need, call Christian Care's crisis hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online at christiancareqc.org.

20 Nov 2013

A refugee Thanksgiving tomorrow

By Mary McNeil

St. Ambrose Occupational Therapy students providing a Traditional Thanksgiving meal to area refugees

(Rock Island, IL) Approximately 50 refugee families from eight countries speaking eleven different dialects will gather for a traditional Thanksgiving meal and family reading night thanks to the effort of some local college students.  The Church of Peace Family Reading Night will take place on Thursday, November 21 from 6:00-7:30 pm.

The special night will consist of eating a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and then reading to refugee families.  St. Ambrose University graduate students from Dr. Christine Urish and Dr. Terry Schlabach's Occupational Therapy classes have been collecting books to read and give to the refugee children.
The graduate students began collecting books when their classes began in August and have at least one book to give every child on Family Reading Night.  Several of the OT students will be reading to the entire group, playing guitars and singing songs.  In addition to supplying the refugees and all of their families with a full dinner, they will receive a sack filled with full size self-care supplies (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant).

The immigrants are attending "English as a Second Language"classes funded by the "Lights ON for Learning" program at the Church of Peace.  The Rock Island County Regional Office of Education oversees the 21st Century grant that is a cooperative effort among Black Hawk College, the Regional Office of Education and the Church of Peace.  The students are from many countries with the majority being from Myanmar (used to be called Burma), Iraq, and Africa (Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania).

Lisa Viaene, the Site Coordinator of the Family Literacy Program, says the partnership with St. Ambrose has been wonderful for the students and the refugees.  "The professors and students have been an integral part of our English as a second language program at the Church of Peace.  They have volunteered numerous hours already this semester and prepared projects to help our students with functional life skills.  On Family Reading Night the refugees will be introduced to new foods, learn new songs and get to hear some children's stories before leaving with a book and a bag
of personal hygiene products."

Tammy Muerhoff, the Superintendent of the RIROE, says the program has helped so many families adjust to their new life here in the Quad Cities. "The funds provided through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants and our partnership with Black Hawk College have offered refugee families an opportunity to become familiar with English as a second language, a new community, and customs.  Having local students take an interest in their well-being is heartwarming and vital for their education."

***The media is invited to attend the dinner and interview students, refugees and the organizers of the event***
20 Nov 2013

CASI Holiday Hat Bash Tomorrow

By Sarah Arp

TOMORROW!!! 

The 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash presented by Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors will be held on:

Thursday, November 21, 2013

5:30-9 p.m.

CASI  1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA

The 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash presented by Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors will once again make holidays special for Quad Cities Seniors, by providing food baskets and gifts. The Holiday Hat Bash event is an evening of fun, music, delicious food, a hat contest, raffles, silent auction, Necker's Jewelry Give Away and much more.  There will be 25 spectacular raffle & silent auction baskets.  Decadent gourmet hors d'orvres and desserts will be featured by chefs from local senior living centers.  Hats are always fun, but are optional.

Walk-in's are encouraged and welcome! A suggested $35 donation includes food and 3 drink tickets & a night of fun! All proceeds will provide holiday gifts and food baskets for Quad Cities Seniors. Can't attend? Donations are gratefully accepted and may be sent to:

CASI  1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806 or at www.hatbash.com.  For information call: (563) 563-386-7477 or visit: www.hatbash.com.

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20 Nov 2013

Santa visits Clinton Home Depot

By Emily Bailey

Bring the kids in to see Santa Claus on Saturday, November 30th from 10am until 2pm and Sunday, December 1st from 4pm until 7pm at the Clinton, Iowa, Home Depot, 1850 Lincoln Way.

Pictures will be taken and will be available for pick up the following Saturday, December 7th.

This is a free event, including no charge for the picture. We will also be holding a special kid's workshop, which is also free.

19 Nov 2013

Mississippi Valley Blues Festival Honored with National Award

By Karen McFarland

Just in time for its 30th anniversary in 2014, the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival has been honored with a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the international Blues Foundation of Memphis TN.  The coveted award, in the U.S. Festival category, is the equivalent of lifetime achievement recognition.

The Blues Foundation notes that the Mississippi Valley Blues Festival has become "one of the longest running, most prestigious blues festivals in the world. Held on the shores of the Mississippi River in Davenport, Iowa, this event features music on two outdoor stages and educational presentations. Four different times, the festival has moved due to river flooding, but each time, festival organizers have been up to the task. Beginning in 1995 with Honeyboy Edwards, the festival inaugurated its RiverRoad Award to honor the true legends of the blues. Thus far, 36 men and women have been so honored."  The Festival is also the only major blues festival in the nation to be produced by a non-profit, all-volunteer organization?the Mississippi Valley Blues Society.

Each year, The Blues Foundation presents the Keeping the Blues Alive (KBA) Awards to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Blues world.   Unlike the Blues Music Awards, which recognize the past year's best in recordings and performance voted on by thousands of The Blues Foundation's members, the KBAs are awarded to non-performers strictly on the basis of merit by a select panel of blues professionals. Affiliated organizations, past KBA recipients and members of The Blues Foundation's Board of Directors are eligible to submit nominations.

The Mississippi Valley Blues Festival was nominated for the KBA award by musician Michael "Hawkeye" Herman, himself a 1998 KBA recipient for Education and a former member of the board of directors of the Blues Foundation. In his nomination, Hawkeye noted that "The 2014 KBA Award would be a most auspicious way of honoring this event's 30 years of hard work and dedication to 'Keeping the Blues Alive' in both spirit and action."

The Blues Foundation will present 20 individuals and organizations with KBA awards during a recognition luncheon Friday, January 24, 2014, at the Downtown Memphis Doubletree, during the International Blues Challenge weekend of events.

Congratulations to the 2014 Keeping the Blues Alive Award recipients:

  1. Affiliated Organization: Crossroads Blues Society of Illinois - Rockford, Illinois
  2. Art: Cristen Craven Barnard - Senatobia, Mississippi
  3. Club: Kingston Mines - Chicago, Illinois
  4. Education: Tas Cru - Chaumont, New York
  5. Festival (International): Cazorla Blues Festival - Cazorla, Spain
  6. Festival (U.S.): Mississippi Valley Blues Festival - Davenport, Iowa
  7. Film, Television and Video: Stefan Grossman - Sparta, New Jersey
  8. Historical Preservation: George Mitchell - Fort Myers, Florida
  9. International: The Royal Mail Hotel - Goodna, Queensland, Australia
  10. Journalism: Gene Tomko - Lafayette, Louisiana
  11. Literature: Gerard Herzhaft - Lyon, France
  12. Manager: Marcia Weaver - Jackson, Mississippi
  13. Photography: Dick Waterman - Oxford, Mississippi
  14. Producer: Tom Hambridge - Nashville, Tennessee
  15. Promoter: Myron Mu - San Francisco, California
  16. Publicist: Frank Roszak - North Hills, California
  17. Radio (Commercial): Jerry Schaefer - East Islip, New York
  18. Radio (Public): Larry Lisk - St. Petersburg, Florida
  19. Record Label: Stony Plain Records - Edmonton, Alberta
  20. Special Committee Award: Blue Star Connection - Winter Park, Colorado

 

19 Nov 2013

Party With a Purpose Provides Holiday Food Baskets & Gifts for Quad Cities Seniors THIS THURSDAY!

By Sarah Arp

The 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash presented by Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:30-9 p.m. at CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA

The 5th Annual Holiday Hat Bash presented by Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors will once again make holidays special for Quad Cities Seniors, by providing food baskets and gifts. The Holiday Hat Bash event is an evening of fun, music, delicious food, a hat contest, raffles, silent auction, Necker's Jewelry Give Away and much more. There will be 25 spectacular raffle & silent auction baskets. Decadent gourmet hors d'orvres and desserts will be featured by chefs from local senior living centers. Hats are always fun, but are optional.

Walk-in's are encouraged and welcome! A suggested $35 donation includes food and 3 drink tickets & a night of fun! All proceeds will provide holiday gifts and food baskets for Quad Cities Seniors.

Can't attend? Donations are gratefully accepted and may be sent to:
CASI 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA 52806 or at www.hatbash.com.

For information call: (563) 386-7477 or visit: www.hatbash.com.

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19 Nov 2013

Festival of Trees Holiday Parade Time Change

By Megan Schoff
WHAT:  Quad City Arts Festival of Trees Holiday Parade
DATE: November 23, 2013
TIME: 10:15 am
WHERE: Downtown Davenport, IA
ADMISSION: FREE

Quad City Arts announces a time change for the 2013 Festival of Trees Holiday Parade. The parade will step-off at 10:15 a.m. and will follow the same route as 2012 (route map attached). This event is free.
Quad City Arts is a nonprofit local arts agency dedicated to the growth and vitality of the Quad City region through the presentation, development, and celebration of the arts and humanities. All Quad City Arts programs are partially supported by Festival of Trees, Quad City Arts Partners and operating grants from the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency) and the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs.
18 Nov 2013

LeClaire Comes Alive With The Holiday Spirit!

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, Iowa - Christmas in LeClaire, December 6-8, 2013: Friday, December 6 and Saturday, December 7 10am-8pm and Sunday, December 8 10am-4pm.

Be sure and attend Christmas in LeClaire, the annual event offering fun for the whole family. There will be baked goods and handmade crafts from local crafters at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) and Snow Lodge No. 44 (113 S. Cody Road). They'll be offering their cookie tins that you can fill with your choice of homemade cookies and bars as well as serving a great lunch on Friday and Saturday.

Stop in at Reusable Usables (322 N. Cody Road) Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm and Sunday 10am-4pm for Free Family Drop-in Art. Kids can have Breakfast with Santa at Happy Joe's (119 N. Cody Road) on Saturday from 8-10am (Kids $4.50/Adults $7.50) and then join him at Santa's Playhouse (in the Medic EMS Building at 107 N. Cody Road) for fun activities from noon to 3pm. Santa will also be at the LeClaire Bierstube on Saturday from 1-4pm. Bring a gift to be donated to Star Gifts for Kids and receive a free kid's meal!

Enjoy riding the Trolley from 11am to 7pm on Friday & Saturday and from Noon to 4pm on Sunday with stops throughout the downtown. Author Blake Ross will be signing his books and illustrative prints at the LeClaire Civic Center. Also at the Civic Center is a Silent Auction where you can bid on wonderful packages and baskets with items donated by LeClaire area businesses.

Watch for the Strolling Santas and Christmas characters from Around the World as they mingle in the downtown. All the local shops will be offering a wide array of items for your shopping pleasure. You're sure to find the perfect gifts for the Holiday Season.

Local restaurants will be open for your dining pleasure. Be sure to pick up one of the Christmas in LeClaire brochures at the LeClaire Civic Center, area shops, or LeClaire Information Center (122 N. Cody Road) for a list of participants and schedule of events. For more information, call Joyce: (563) 289-4205 or Diane (563) 370-3509.

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15 Nov 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 11/15/2013

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

SPECIAL HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS!

 

November 30th - Shop Small Business Saturday! Remember our unique and wonderful local businesses, restaurants and services! Thank you for shopping locally!

 

Strolling Santas and Characters needed for Christmas in LeClaire! Santas and characters from All Over the World welcome children and the young at heart to Christmas in LeClaire, December 6, 7 and 8!  Male and female volunteers are needed for all 3 days and for 2 evenings.  Please contact Kim DeWall at kimberleedewall@gmail.com for dates and times!

LeClaire businesses, attractions, churches, clubs, and LeClaire Chamber members: Would you like an opportunity to promote your business or group during the holiday season? For $15 you can display a decorated Christmas tree or decorated wreath at the LeClaire Information Center (LIC). Here are the guidelines for your tree or wreath: 1) size of tree should be 3 ft. or smaller; wreath should be normal door size or smaller; 2) we will allow up to six small decorated trees and six decorated wreaths; 3) design/decorations are subject to Tourism Board's approval; 4) you can put the name of your business/group somewhere on the tree or wreath; 5) your business/group will be thanked publicly in the Chamber Friday email and on the Tourism Facebook page for having provided decorations at the LIC; 6) proceeds will go to the Christmas in LeClaire committee.  DEADLINES: Reserve your spot by Wednesday, November 20th. Drop off your decorated tree or wreath with payment to the LeClaire Information Center no later than Tuesday, November 26th at 3:00pm. This is limited to the first 12 businesses/groups that respond and reserve a spot (six trees and six wreaths) and is open to all LeClaire businesses, attractions, churches, clubs, and LeClaire Chamber members. TO PARTICIPATE: Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963.

Enjoy extended shopping hours until 8pm on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at many LeClaire stores starting Friday, November 29th and going until Saturday, December 21st. And, many stores will be open until at least 3pm on Christmas Eve for that last minute gift or stocking stuffer!

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!

 

The Shameless Chocoholic and Sweet Dreams Guest House 200 Jones St., LeClaire.  Specialty chocolates and confections - indulging never tasted so good! And, indulge in a great night's sleep by reserving the Guest House! Call Jen or Rebecca, 563-289-1339.  www.theshamelesschocoholic.com

 

Valley Bank 2102 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 - 563-344-8960At Valley Bank, we are committed to making a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities in which we are located. This community spirit and involvement has been at the root of Valley Bank since its founding in 1993 and continues today in the 18 communities that we serve. www.valleybank.com

 

CALENDAR

 

By November 15th - Grace Marine needs your help! Grace Marine has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase (the bank/credit card company) as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main Street Grants. In order to be eligible, we had to submit a grant application outlining our plan that would result in the growth of our business and how it would benefit our community. We also have to receive at least 250 votes on Facebook to be eligible to win. If you would, please click on the following link and vote for us before Nov. 15. And if you are willing, pass this along to any friends who may be willing to support us as well. https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/46890 If we can get the 250 votes we need we'll be considered for one of 12 grants they'll award in January 2014. Thank you!

 

November 17th - Faithful Pilot Brunch 3 courses for $25.00 seating at 10:00am & 12:30pm

 

November 18th - Economic Development Meeting. Great River Financial Services. 8 a.m.

 

November 19th - BUNCO! LeClaire Civic Club will be having BUNCO - 10 am - 12:30 pm. It will be free this month. Dessert and prizes will be provided. Come play! It's easy!! Come and join the fun!

 

November 20th - Straight Talk with Liz Ann Sonders 12:00pm - Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab - 5345 Elmore Ave #300 - Davenport, IA  52807. Please RSVP 563-275-3659

 

November 21st - LeClaire Community Library - Endowment Reception for the Green Tree Library Fund, a special endowment planted for the long-term benefit of the library and our community - 6:00-8:00 P.M. The Black Watch Room at Pebble Creek, 3851 Forest Grove Drive, LeClaire, Iowa. Enjoy live music, hors d'oevres and tastings from Wide River Winery and Mississippi River Distilling Company. RSVP Encouraged by November 18th, Walk-Ins Welcome; 563-505-6703 or chris@ccx.net Hosted by the Friends of the LeClaire Community Library.

 

November 22nd & 23rd - Enright's LeClaire Super Car Wash - Annual Holiday Promotion The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd, offering $2.00 Automatic Car Washes or a Free Wash with purchase of tokens.  This event kicks off our "Holiday Token Sale", now through January 12th. 8 tokens for $30. Each token has a value of $6.50. Tokens Make Great Gifts! Stock up for Winter!

 

November 22nd & 23rd - Mississippi Cottage Antiques and Fine Art's "Beat the Holiday Rush" Two-day Sale! Spend $50 - $99 and receive 12% off. Spend $100 or more and receive 15% off. These discounts are good on everything except paintings and quilts that are on consignment. http://www.mississippicottageantiques.net/

 

November 23rd - Faithful Pilot Cooking Class! Chef Robert will be doing a cooking class once a month!  Class is at noon and cost is $20.00 and you receive a complimentary glass of wine with the class!

 

November 23rd - River Valley Optimist Club Trivia Night - LeClaire Civic Center - Gather your friends together, bring some snacks and drinks and come for a little friendly competition! Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person with a $50 minimum per table (up to 8 people per table). All proceeds will go towards the River Valley Optimist Club and programs for children in the community. 50/50 raffle, Mulligans and door prizes. Call Josselyn Smith at 563-723-1877 or email josselyn.e.smith@gmail.com for you table Reservation.

 

November 29th - Faithful Pilot open until 4pm for lunch for all the shoppers!
November 30th - Shop Small Business Saturday! Remember our unique and wonderful local businesses, restaurants and services! Thank you for shopping locally!

 

Save the Date

 

December 4th - Why Everyone Needs an Estate Plan 12:00pm - Eric Johannes with Charles Schwab - 5345 Elmore Ave #300 - Davenport, IA  52807. Please RSVP 563-275-3659

 

December 6th- First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8pm

Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery Wine Samples.

Faithful Pilot Live Music, 8:00p.m., with LeClaire's very own Bobby Ray Bunch!

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

 

December 6th-8th - Christmas in LeClaire 2013!

Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Crafts and Silent Auction at Civic Center

Free Trolley Rides

Strolling Santas

Cookie Tin Sales

Bazaars and Craft Fair

Baked Goods

Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa - 8-10 a.m.

Santa's Playhouse - 12-3 p.m.

Strolling Santas

Crafts and Silent Auction

Cookie Tin Sales

Bake Sale

Free Trolley Rides

Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free Trolley Rides

Strolling Santas

Local Stores Open

Crafts and Silent Auction at Civic Center

For more information, contact Joyce 289-4205, Diane 370-3509, Vicki 289-3882

 

December 7th - Santa will be at the LeClaire Bierstube 1-4pm. Bring a gift to be donated to Star Gifts for Kids and receive a free kid's meal! http://bier-stube.com/

 

December 7th - First Saturday in LeClaire!

Mississippi River Distilling Company - open till 8 p.m.

 

December 8th - Faithful Pilot - 392 Caffe from Clinton Coffee TakeOver! The Faithful Pilot will be open for lunch as well!

 

December 10th - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch - Hungry Hobo, noon. Everyone welcome!

 

December 13th - Bier-Stube starts celebrating 12 days of Christmas specials! http://bier-stube.com/

 

December 15th - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting 3:00-5:00p.m $15.00 for 15 wines.  All wines purchased will be here for your Christmas Dinner Table!

 

December 19th - Market Snapshot with Liz Ann Sonders 3:00pm - Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab - 5345 Elmore Ave #300 - Davenport, IA  52807. Please RSVP 563-275-3659

 

December 31st - Faithful Pilot - New Years Eve - 7 courses includes champagne toast at the end of your meal.  Seatings at 6:00 & 8:30 for $100.00 per person (no coupons or discounts) $50.00 for a wine pairing will include 5 glasses of wine per person.

 

FYI

 

Visit the NEW LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see our updated Facebook page!

 

Locals Love Us - Quad Cities has presented Aunt Hattie's an award for 2013/2014 Best Gift Shop! Aunt Hattie's is the winner of 4 out 18 voter groups: Education, zip code 51265, Household income of $40 K to $69,999, and gender - female. Congrats, Aunt Hattie's!

 

LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals current hours are Friday through Mondays 12-4pm or by appointment until Dec. 23.

 

Faithful Pilot - Every Wednesday 1/2 priced wine night with Chef Tapas menu to go along side. Don't forget to book all of your holiday parties with The Faithful Pilot or bring Chef Robert into your home and let us cater your holiday event! Now open for lunch, 12-2, Wed-Sat.

 

"Something NEW" at the LeClaire Civic Club - BUNCO! Every third Tuesday from10:00 AM through 12:30PM!  Call Debbie for details - 563-289-4458.

Buffalo Bill Museum Expansion "It's an exciting time in the museum's almost 57 year history," said Robert Schiffke, Executive Director of the Buffalo Bill Museum & River Pilots' Pier, "as we start another expansion of our facility."  The women who were members of the LeClaire Women's Club, who founded the museum in 1957, wouldn't recognize the building today, but they would see many of the items first exhibited in its original location at 114 North Cody Road, LeClaire. Included will be an Archival Workroom allowing careful access to the museum's extensive print and photograph collection, a "hands on" classroom for children visiting the museum, and exhibits that highlight LeClaire's role in the region's economic growth through its shipyards, button factories, and river pilots who opened the region to river commerce.  An architectural drawing of the expansion is available for public view at the museum during regular hours, and donations towards the expansion are being accepted. "We appreciate the support of the community in this project, and donations of artifacts and funds are always welcome.  We are truly a community institution, and volunteers have grown the museum into the LeClaire landmark that it is today" said Connie Curlott, President of the Board of Directors.  The museum is open 9am - 4pm, Mon.-Saturday; 12noon - 4pm, Sundays. Call 563-289-5580 for more information or to donate to the project.

Last call to get your Business Artwork hanging in the LIC before the busy holiday shopping season! There is canvas artwork hanging on the walls of the LeClaire Information Center (LIC) of several businesses including Wide River Winery, Style with PM Interiors, Steventons, Blue Iguana, Grasshoppers, Mississippi Cottage Antiques, Mississippi River Distilling Co., First Central State Bank, Twilight Riverboat, The Shameless Chocoholic, Riverview Dental, and Bierstube. This opportunity is available to all LeClaire businesses that want to make arrangements with Margo Moffitt and pay a one-time fee of $125 to have the artwork produced. It also costs you $100 per year to have the artwork displayed in the LIC. This is an inexpensive way to showcase your business to everyone who comes into the LIC (we have had about 19,500 visitors in the LIC over the last 14 months). It also helps visitors find your business (especially if you aren't right downtown), and aids the volunteers when answering visitors' questions. If you are interested, please contact Margo before Nov.15 at 563-355-6400.

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? If you own residential rental property or commercial property that is available for lease or sale in the greater LeClaire region, 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. As a service to the community, we would like to have the information available so we can share the most up-to-date information on our website!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Primitive Cottage is collecting food for the Princeton Presbyterian Church's Food Pantry which is in great need of food donations. They have helped alot of people, and now they need our help.  Donations can be dropped off at Primitive Cottage in LeClaire. Please check the expiration date on items because anything that has expired can't be given away.

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire 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.

 

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

December 10th - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

 

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

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

December 6-8 - 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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