25 Apr 2013

May 9th, 2013 " Mysteries of Astronomy" by Charles Fisher I.S.E.

By Narveen Aryaputri

Special Independent Scholars Evening

May 9th, 2013

Mysteries of Astronomy - The Top 15 Unanswered Questions of the Heavens

Science has opened the skies to human curiousity, revealing grand designs
and titanic forces beyond comprehension. Presented are 15 great mysteries
of the cosmos, starting from our own solar system and moving into our
galactic local group to the cosmological horizon beyond. Various topics
addressed are dark energy, relativistic jets, stellar nucleosynthesis and
degenerate matter.

By Charles Fisher

The 15 Questions addressed for the evening:

Why is there a giant hexagon on top of Saturn?
Why do some planets in the solar system lack magnetic fields (Mars, Venus)?
http://www.astronomynotes.com/solarsys/s7.htm
How many more dwarf planets will be found that are similar in size to Pluto?
Why are there no red dwarf stars of low metallicity?
What causes Type 1A supernovas, accretion or collision?
How do stars larger than 8 solar masses form?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130327092340.htm
What were the "little green men" signals detected by the Arecibo Observatory?
Why are intermediate-mass black holes so rare?
Why do most galaxies have a supermassive black hole?
What causes relativistic jets?
Why are active galactic nuclei only found in the distant, older universe?
What causes the intricate structure of a spiral galaxy?
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/04/03/spiral_galaxy_arms_are_permanent/
What is dark matter, and how does it hold galaxies together?
What is dark energy, and how does it push everything apart?
Is there life elsewhere? Where is everybody? What is the Fermi Paradox?

About the presenter: Charles Fisher

Charles has his engineering degree from the University of Iowa and is a
published author with books written in the techincal field of computer
science. Charles is with information Systems at Alcoa and is a resident
of Rock Island.

Independent Scholars Evenings. 7.00 p.m., Thursday, May 9th, 2013
1530 Fifth Avenue, Moline, Illinois 309-762-9202 or 762-8547
Doors open at 6.30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Dress code: business casual.

Elevators are located through the 16th Street entrance. Please call. The
doors are closed after 7.00 p.m. for security reasons. The Institute for
Cultural and Healing Traditions, LTD is a 501(c)3 at State and Federal
level organization under US laws since 1996. Please visit
http://www.qcinstitute.org to see our archives.

AMERICAN MIDWEST ART: Please visit the Phoenix Art Gallery, specializing
in American Midwest Art.

Current show is the Art of BILL MARSOUN in the Phoenix and Photography by
DARREN MILLER in the Dragon, adjacent to the Phoenix.

The jewelry of KIRAN YARLA and ELSA ROMERO is available at The Artisan
Adventure in the corner: the old Fannie May store.

Artists showing at the Moline Commercial Club on the 2nd floor and in the
Artisan Adventure are:

ANNA ENGELBRECHT:
Midwest scenes: photography, guache on canvas.

AMBER WILLIAMS:
mixed media Midwest scenes

EKKEHARD STOEVESAND:
The Mississippi river in our area. Tractors. Oil on canvas. Genre:
German Expressionist Abstract.

HUGH LIFSON:
mixed media

ROBERT KAMECZURA:
photography, ink and pencil on paper, and giclee.

The galleries will be open at 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Contributions may be sent to:
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd.
1530 Fifth Avenue, Moline, IL

24 Apr 2013

Alot Going On At St Mark Lutheran Church, Davenport - You're Invited!

By Rev. Doris Nolan

St. Mark offers "Fun Night" for preschoolers and parents

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, has developed a "Fun Night" event for children up to 8 years old and their parents, grandparents or guardians.

St Mark Preschool Fun Night will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the church gym. Games and activities geared toward children younger than 8 will include a lollipop tree, duck pond, fishing, a kids' kitchen and more.

Pizza, hot dogs, chips, baked goods and pop will be available for purchase.

For more information, call the preschool at 563-326-5060 or the church office from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at 563-322-5318.

St. Mark Cares...Welcome, Worship, Witness.

St. Mark Lutheran Church will "Bless the Bicycles" in community event

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, will have a "Blessing of the Bicycles" (also including motorcycles, tricycles, unicycles) at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Centennial Park, 1112 W. Beiderbecke Drive, Davenport, IA 52801 near the Large Gazebo along the riverfront.

"We will thank God for the joy of riding, and ask for God's blessing and protection," said Senior Pastor Travis Fisher, of St. Mark. "We encourage the community to come, and invite their friends and neighbors who like to ride cycles - all are welcome!"

In addition to the blessing, bottles of water will be distributed to encourage riders to stay healthy and hydrated.

Everyone who rides a cycle of any kind is welcome.

For more information, contact St. Mark at 563-322-5318 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays .

St. Mark Cares...Welcome, Worship, Witness.

St. Mark offers Playgroup for Preschoolers and Parents

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport, is starting a playgroup for preschoolers and their parents, grandparents or guardians.

"Preschoolers are full of energy! This gives parents and guardians a chance to meet each other and for their preschoolers to play together," said the Rev. Doris Nolan, associate pastor at the church. "This is exciting for both our church and the community at large, whom we welcome to all our activities."

The initial play group for parents, grandparents and guardians of preschoolers will be 9:30-11a.m. Saturday, April 27, in the St. Mark nursery. After the first session, the group will meet the first and third Saturdays of each month.

Free snacks will be provided; snack donations will be appreciated.

For more information, contact Keri Bass, (563-650-6240) or Angi Kauffman. (563-579-7285). For more information about St. Mark, call the church from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays at 563-322-5318.

St. Mark Cares...Welcome, Worship, Witness.

23 Apr 2013

Final River Reading at Augustana College for 2012-2013 Year

By Emily Timmons

Rock Island, IL/April 23, 2013 - Augustana College closes its 2012-2013 River Readings series this Thursday, April 25 with fiction writer Donald Ray Pollock. The event will be held at7 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall inside Denkmann Hall (3520 7th Ave). Every reading is open to the public and the campus community alike.

Donald Ray Pollock found fiction writing late in life, spending thirty-two years employed in a paper mill before enrolling in Ohio State University's MFA program at age 50. After graduating in 2009, Anchor Books published Pollock's first book, Knockemstiff, which won the 2009 PEN/Robert Bingham Fellowship. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Third Coast, Chiron Review, Boulevard, Washington Square, and the Berkeley Fiction Review, to name a few. Pollock's second book, The Devil All the Time (Doubleday, 2011) has been listed by Publisher's Weekly as one of the top ten books of the year and was released last summer to rave reviews.

The River Readings at Augustana is an annual literary reading series featuring authors from around the country and beyond, working in a variety of genres.

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23 Apr 2013

LeClaire, Iowa Plans New Events and Continues Successful Ones for 2013

By Cindy Bruhn

Historical LeClaire, Iowa has a penchant for fun times and is always coming up with new events to attract people 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 their first time.

"We often hear how much people love LeClaire or that they need to come visit LeClaire, because they have heard so many great things," stated Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager. "We think the events sometimes are what first attracts a person to our town, and we like to keep fresh, new things happening to bring people back who have visited before."

A new event that is a spin-off from an event LeClaire has traditionally had is "French Market Days". In years past, LeClaire hosted "May Market Days" that included sidewalk sales, artists and musicians. "French Market Days" will be an extension of that event with a French twist. It will include a parasol decorating contest for the businesses, "Tour de LeClaire" Big Wheel races for the kids, Rue du Marche - vendors in the alley just off Cody Road, plant sales, an afternoon tea, art and craft classes, 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 17 and 18. Details and pre-registration for the afternoon tea and craft classes can be found at www.visitleclaire.com

Another fun event that it is scheduled in June is the 3rd Annual "Girls' Getaway Weekend" on June 21 and 22. This event has attracted local women and visitors from out-of-town who stay overnight to enjoy the many exciting Friday and Saturday activities. This year's event is bigger and better than ever. Saturday evening, special guest Anthony Ryan Auld, winner of the 2013 Project Runway All Stars, will speak about becoming a Top Fashion Designer and what it's like being on a reality TV show. Complete details and registration can be found at www.leclairegirlsgetaway.com.

A popular event with many local residents and visitors is "LeClaire Garage Sale Days" on June 7 and 8. 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, and Mississippi River Distilling Co. and Wide Rivery Winery offering food and drink sampling. Details can be found at www.visitleclaire.com

Monthly "Trivia Nights" are scheduled through July and a car show or two is also in the works for this summer. On August 3rd, the Heartland British Auto Fest 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", "Hallowine" 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.

For more information on LeClaire visit www.visitleclaire.com.

23 Apr 2013

Herbert Hoover Presentation at CASI

By Sarah Arp

Archivist Craig Wright from the Hoover Library in West Branch Iowa travels to the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) today to share about the lives of Lou and Herbert Hoover from 12:00-1:30 p.m. He will also talk about the Presidential Library.

Come learn more about one of our outstanding presidents! Members are free and non-members are just $2.00! We'll see you and your friends at 12:00 p.m. today!

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23 Apr 2013

Derby Day is Racing Down the Track

By QCSO

Reserve your table for Derby Day today

On May 4 you can experience the grace and excitement of Churchill Downs right here in the Quad Cities. You'll love the horse races, the buffet loaded with authentic Derby favorites, the live auction, elegant hats, mint juleps, and happy winners - all to benefit youth music education!

This afternoon of food, fun, and live music at the Arsenal Island Golf Club begins at 2:30 p.m. and includes a bourbon tasting, entry into three horse race contests, a commemorative Derby Day mint julep glass, and a buffet overflowing with traditional Derby cuisine like hot browns and Derby pie.

This year's party also features a blue grass band led by Ben Lorentzen and featuring members of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra and the Quad City Symphony Youth Orchestras performing side-by-side.

Reservations can be made today by clicking here.

23 Apr 2013

April 25th. 2013 The Art of Bill Marsoun: Closing Event.

By Narveen Aryaputri

The Art of Bill Marsoun.

Closing event.

Bill will be present to close his show at The Phoenix for this current year.

He will address the group at 7.00 for a short time...

On :
His Art. What Art means to him.
Bill will discuss the following topics:

Which artists influence him the most today, and which artists have influenced him the most over this most formative years in his art career.
Technique. How he learnt his technique.*
His painting habits and routine.
American Midwest art as a genre. Its importance and reach.
His message to other artists.
The places and galleries he has shown, and how he feels about them.

At the Phoenix Fine Art Gallery:
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois 309-762-9202 or 762-8547

Cocktails and Hor's Devours

Doors open at 6.00 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Dress code: business casual.

The Phoenix Fine Art Gallery specializes in

AMERICAN MIDWEST ART

and

CONTEMPORARY CULTURAL CONTINUATION IN AMERICAN MIDWEST ART: Please visit the Phoenix Art Gallery on line gallery: www.atthephoenix.com

Please stop by to see the work of the artists represented by The Phoenix Fine Art Gallery:

Photography by DARREN MILLER at the Dragon, adjacent to the Phoenix.

Artist showing at the Moline Commercial Club on the 2nd floor and in the Artisan Adventure are:
ANNA ENGELBRECHT: Midwest scenes: photography, gauche on canvas.
AMBER WILLIAMS: mixed media Midwest scenes
EKKEHARD STOEVESAND: The Mississippi river in our area. Tractors. Oil on canvas. Genre: German Expressionist Abstract.

ELSA ROMERO : Bolero Unique jewelry.
HUGH LIFSON: mixed media
ROBERT KAMECZURA: photography, ink and pencil on paper, and giclee.

The galleries will be open at 6.00 p.m. to 9. 00 p.m.

The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, LTD is a 501(c)3 at State and Federal level organization under US laws since 1996. Please visit
www.qcinstitute.org to see our archives.

Contributions may be sent to:
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd.
1530 Fifth. Avenue. Moline. IL 61265

Contributions are tax deductible up to the limits of the law.

22 Apr 2013

Rock Island Library Line April 22

By Lisa Lockheart

Money Snart Shred Day is Thurs, April 25

Money Smart Week logo 2013 Have some personal documents you want securely shredded?

Bring them to the Rock Island Library Community Shred Day, Thursday, April 25. The drive-up and drop-off event is outside the Main Library downtown, 401 19th Street, along the south (alley) side of the library. Drop off items from 3:30 to 5:30 pm with representatives of Document Destruction & Recycling Services, a certified shredder. Items will be shredded in bulk at the monitored DDRS plant in Davenport. The service is free and open to anyone.

Celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday With Us!

The commonly accepted birthday for William Shakespeare is Willam Shakespeare with birthday hat April 23, but we're hedging our bets by celebrating twice! Join us for two fascinating programs next week on works of the great Bard:

Who is Macbeth? Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. Don Wooten and the Genesius Guild celebrate the bard's birthday with a look at this fascinatingly complex character and play.Who was MacBeth really? What do we know about him?

Shakespeare's The Tempest: Thursday, April 25, 6:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library. Believed to be the last play Shakespeare wrote alone, The Tempest continues to fascinate actors and audiences. Find out why, as we watch a scene presented by Rockridge High School actors, followed by a discussion from the Prenzie Players.

More for May

Foreign Letters cover low resolution Independent Movie. Foreign Letters: Thursday, May 2 at 6:00 pm, Main Library. Ellie, a 12-year-old immigrant girl from Israel, is lonely and homesick. Life brightens when she meets Thuy, a Vietnamese refugee her age. Based on the filmmaker's own experience, Foreign Letters is a story about prejudice, poverty, shame, and the power of friendship to heal us. Movie is in English, Hebrew, and Vietnamese with English subtitles.

Also on May 2 - Monthly half-price Friends book sale at 30/31. Sale open during library hours, 9 am to closing time. Display of quilts also opens at Main Library art gallery.

Bike Touring and Book Writing, Monday, May 13, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, Rock Island Main Library - 401 - 19th Street. Chuck Oestreich will informally discuss his novel, "Bicycle Moon," and lead a discussion about practical tips for touring on a bike.

Andersonville of the North? Rock Island Civil War Prison film/discussion: 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 23. Heritage Documentaries screens a 33 minute on the Rock Island Civil War prison camp on Arsenal Island, with discussion afterward by members of Heritage Documentaries, who made the film.

America's Music Rocks the House May 7 and 9

Maybe you remember that electric moment when Bob Dylan amped up his guitar, maybe you don't. But the history of classic rock is filled with game-changing moments, some of which we'll explore at our May "America's Music" programs at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street:
- Rock 'n' Roll film and discussion:5:30-7:30 pm, Tuesday, May 7. Film: History of Rock n' Roll: Plugging In.
- Rock Music Performance, featuring Meet the Press. 6:00 pm, Thursday, May 9. First formed in 1984 with Robbie Bahr, John Resch, Dan Allen and Steve Law, Meet the Press reformed in 2012 with Bahr, Resch and Law. The band had local radio hits in 1985 and 1986, and toured with Edgar Winter, Foghat and Head Start.

America's Music is a grant-funded series of film viewings, discussions and performance events at Rock Island, Moline, Bettendorf and Davenport Public Libraries, River Music Experience and Western Illinois University-Quad Cities. For more events in the series, or to add your own musical memories to the Quad Cities Music oral history project, visit www.americasmusicqc.com

PrairieState Legal Services at Main Twice a Week

A new awareness service from Prairie State Legal Services is available twice a week at the Main Library, 401 19th Street.

Trained volunteers from Prairie State Legal Services will be available from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays on the 2nd floor to offer information and assistance with navigating public benefits for food, cash, medical assistance, disability and township assistance.

Prairie State Legal Services volunteers cannot offer legal advice.

Last International Storytime Next Week

Quetzacoatl image Start your family's Saturday off right with tales from around the world for the whole family!

Each of the short storytimes start at 10:00 am, and include a fun activity:

Saturday, April 27: Main Library Children's Room

22 Apr 2013

LeCLAIRE CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 04/19/2013

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Staged Right Photography, LLC - Roger Anderson, 22760 282nd Avenue, Le Claire, Iowa 52753, 563-468-7536. stagedrightphoto@gmail.com - www.srp-leclaire.smugmug.com Staged Right Photography, LLC provides photography services for events, portraits, weddings, commercial projects, and special projects.

CALENDAR

April 26th - The Crane & Pelican Cafe presents Dinner and Music featuring "Quartrio" View menu and details at www.craneandpelican.com

May 1st - All Ages Spelling Bee at the LeClaire Community Library. Registration and details at the front desk. www.leclairelibrary.org

May 3rd - First Friday, 5:00 - 8:00pm, Downtown LeClaire.

Food and Beverage Samples at Mississippi River Distilling Company www.mrdistilling.com 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Wide River Winery www.wideriverwinery.com Kentucky Derby theme-hat parade, samples of wine mint juleps paired with appetizers from Crane & Pelican

Free appraisals at LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals until 7 p.m.

Aunt Hattie's will have red velvet cupcakes!

Restaurants and several other shops will be open late, too!

May 3rd - Expressions in Threads - "Civil War Quilts Lecture and Luncheon with Becki Wright". Becky Wright of Mount Pleasant, IA, quilter, designer, owner of Orphans of War patterns. Her love of the Civil War Era has led her to reseach and share her knowledge of this time in our country's history. She will give 2 lectures, the first starting at 11 am on Friday May 3rd at the Holiday Inn, Leclaire, Ia. Her first lecture is "The Importance of Civil War Quilts and Textiles". Starting with the facts of the history of textiles and sewing in the 1800's, she leads the audience to the beginning of the Civil War, how the textile industry was affected and the role it played in the war. At noon, lunch will be served by Big Dave and Holly's of Leclaire. After lunch, we will resume with the second lecture, "Christain Staffinger: A Soldier and His Quilts." This lecture tells the story of a young soldier who went to war and the quilts in his life. Lecture and Lunch- $45; www.expressionsinthreads.com Seating is limited, so don't delay. Call the shop or send a a check to insure your spot. www.expressionsinthreads.com Phone: 563-289-1447Phone: 563-289-1447

May 4th - Expressions in Threads - Workshop - "Hardtack & Coffee" Becky Wright, quilter, designer, and owner of Orphans of War patterns, will present a workshop titled "Hardtack and Coffee" using her pattern by the same name. The workshop will be held at the Holiday Inn in Leclaire, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $50 cost includes the pattern. Kits will also be available from Expressions in Threads. Seating is limited, so don't delay. Call the shop or send a a check to insure your spot. www.expressionsinthreads.com Phone: 563-289-1447

May 4th - Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire Lions 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!

May 5th - Cinco de Mayo in LeClaire Details Pending

May 12th - Mothers Day Brunch at the Bier Stube. 1001 Canal Shore Dr., LeClaire. Seating's begin on the hour. Price $13.99 for buffet or $19.99 per person with unlimited Bloody Mary's and Mimosas. 563-289-2121

May 12th - The Blackwatch Room Mother's Day Brunch 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chef Beau will be offering a huge Holiday Brunch including his famous creme brulee french toast and personalized omelettes. Pork Tenderloin with cornbread stuffing, chopped salad and our homemade desserts and danishes plus much more. Brunch is $21.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under ten. First seating is at 9:00 a.m. Please make your reservations early as seating is very limited and fills up quickly. Please call Kelle at 563-332-5072 or email kelle@theblackwatchroom.com

May 14th - Chamber Networking Event - Great River Financial - after hours.

May 17th-18^th - French Market Days, 10:00am - 4:00pm LeClaire Passport Collecting - Pick up a LeClaire Passport from participating stores and the LeClaire Information Center. Each store will offer a different French stamp. A completed passport will qualify for one entry for a free drawing at the LeClaire Information Center (122 North Cody Road). Shoppers can collect stamps May 17th and 18th only. Other activities include a Jewelry Making Class, Wine Garden Event, Terrarium Class, Afternoon Tea, Glass Garden Crafts, Fashion Plate Pet Contest, Rue de Marche - Vendors on the Alley - furniture, crafters, antiques, Tour de LeClaire - Big Wheel races, Special Exhibit about Antoine LeClaire at the Buffalo Bill Museum, Parasol Art Contest, Plant Exchange, Library Book Sale, Build the Eiffel Tower and Market Bag Classes at Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center, and much more! *Activities subject to Change.

May 20^th - Economic Development Meeting - Great River Financial - 8 a.m.

Save the Date

June 16th - Asbury Methodist Church "WORSHIP IN THE PARK" and Potluck Service 10:30 a.m. It will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd Street, Bettendorf. More details will be available soon.

June 21^st - 22^nd - 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 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.

* 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

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

FYI

Wide River Winery now open in their new location! On March 27, we opened the new tasting room in LeClaire, IA. After months of construction and renovation, the new room is transformed. We are located at 106 N. Cody Rd. (Hwy 67), a few blocks from Antique Archaeology, home of the American Pickers. Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends in LeClaire and to all of our loyal customers for the warm reception and continued support. Coming soon, the new wine garden. Whatever the occasion Wide River Winery is the perfect place to enjoy your special day. Bridal showers, birthday parties, graduation, Mother's Day and Father's Day - everybody has fun at the winery! Contact Martha O'Brien for details widerivermartha@gmail.com

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! The Buffalo Bill Museum offers admission discounts for group tours! School groups, 4-H, fraternal and civic clubs, family reunions, etc. Call 563-289-4603 for more information and schedule a guided tour! Reservations are required and can be made months in advance!

"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!

May 14 - Great River Financial - after hours

June 6 - Black Watch Room - after hours - 5-8pm (1st Thursday)

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 - Faithful Pilot - after hours -5-8pm

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.

Trivia Nights in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center

2013 Trivia Nights:

May 4- LeClaire Lions

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.

May 5th - Cinco de Mayo

May 17th-18th French Market Days

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!

19 Apr 2013

Flood Update & This Week in Downtown Davenport: 4/18 - 4/24

By QC Chamber

Hello!

As you've likely heard by now, the Mississippi has gone from low to overflowing and some of River Drive is now closed for flood protection. The good news? Our downtown businesses will remain open and accessible thanks to the amazing crew at Public Works! Visit the City website or QC-Times for flood updates, check out this handy detour map, and stay tuned to our own Downtown Facebook Page for more news as it develops. Now, on to the events!

After jamming with artists such as Dave Matthew Band, Prince, and his own Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, five-time Grammy winner Victor Wooten is taking his talents to River Music Experience! Voted one of the "Top Ten Bassists of All Time" by Rolling Stone, RME's Third Sunday Jazz Performance and Workshop featuring Victor Wooten is not to be missed! Be sure to check out Cosby Sweater, Kris Lager Band, and Euforquestra this week at RME, too.

Grab limited edition vinyl, listen to FREE live music, and take advantage of great deals during Record Store Day at Ragged Records on Saturday! The event also doubles as the Hello Quad Cities Vol. Two Release Party! Before you go, start Earth Day early with the Freight house Farmers Market by participating in Earth Day EGGstravaganza where your kids can have a little fun finding treat filled eggs from various vendors.

Sample local beer and food during the Quad Cities Food Hub's "Celebrating Growing Open House" tonight! Learn about new projects including a virtual online market and a variety of initiatives ranging from commercial kitchens to a new grocery store.

Five time 2009 Tony nominee, Rock of Ages, an arena-rock love story told through the hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, and more, makes it's way to the Adler Theater Wednesday! Don't miss this show about dreaming big, playing loud, and partying on to the greatest songs of the '80s. Don't miss out on the touching and spine-tingling masterpiece, Cinderella, presented by the Ballet Quad Cities on Saturday as well.

Leading an intriguing career mix as a soloist, recording artist, chamber musician, orchestral leader, and associate professor of music at the University of Iowa, violinist Katie Wolfe will impress tonight at the Figge! While at the museum, enjoy a musical tour of artworks during Thursdays at the Figge: The Sound of Art. For those high school art students looking for college-level experience and portfolio preparation, be sure to drop off your portfolio for the Figge's Summer Drawing Program.

One of Chicago's finest bands returns to the River Music Experience once more this Saturday! Family Groove Company is always a good time and we're sure this visit will be no different. Head out Tuesday to RME as well to check out a scholar-led viewing and discussion of America's Music Series: "Broadway- Tin Pant Alley" Film.

Looking for an afternoon of fun? Once Upon a Tea Tyme at the German American Heritage Center will take place during their Victorian Bridal Tea event. Learn about Victorian tea traditions and customs over tea and a lavish buffet of sweet and savory treats. Feel free to dress up or simply come as you are!

As Mother's Day gets closer, be sure to stay tuned for news about our annual promotions featuring great downtown deals and ideas for Mom! If you're trying to get a head start on the holiday, check out The Ruby Slipper's April Mother's Day Deal; you could win a $250 gift card!

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: April 18 - April 24

Thursday, April 18

"Celebrate Growing" Open House

Where: Food Hub Market

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $15

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