26 Jul 2013

August Fun in LeClaire, Iowa

By Cindy Bruhn

There are plenty of fun reasons (in addition to the great shops, restaurants and attractions) to come to LeClaire, Iowa in August. Between events such as First Friday, a car show, craft show, the Tug Fest and live music every Friday, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

On Friday, August 2nd, "First Friday" kicks off the month with food and drink samples at Wide River Winery and the Mississippi River Distilling Co. Enjoy live music outdoors at Wide River Winery by Patchy Fog from 5-8pm, at Grasshoppers by Acoustic Friends from 6-8pm and at the Faithful Pilot Café by The Matriarchs from 7-9pm. Many shops stay open late, and LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals offers free appraisals until 7pm. Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium and Razzleberries Fine Gifts offer a sweet treat while supplies last. Dine at one of the many restaurants that LeClaire has to offer then join in the fun with Karaoke at Sneaky Pete's at 9pm and you will have a wonderful evening! For more information: www.visitleclaire.com

On Saturday, August 3rd, come on out to LeClaire to see British cars at the Heartland British Autofest from 9am - 3pm on the Levee. This event was previously held in the Village of East Davenport. For more information: www.qcbac.home.mchsi.com/

Also on Saturday, take in a craft show at the LeClaire Civic Center from 9am-3pm.

Sunday, August 4th, treat yourself to brunch or lunch in LeClaire and then take in the live music at Wide River Winery featuring Jordan Danielson from 2-5pm while enjoying your favorite bottle of wine.

Be sure and join us for Tug Fest 2013 in LeClaire, Thursday-Saturday, August 8-10. Just some of the fun includes a carnival, food vendors, live music, parade and the greatest fireworks over the Mississippi River on Friday evening, 5k run on Saturday morning, and the feature of the fest - a tug-of-war across the Mississippi River from 12:30-2:30pm on Saturday. Even the kids can get in on the action at 11am on Saturday with a Children's tug-of-war. Admission is free on Thursday; $5 on Friday and Saturday; children under 12 are free. Find all the details at www.tugfest.com

There will be live outdoor music the remaining Fridays of the month at Wide River Winery from 5-8pm. The schedule is as follows: August 9th The Whoozdads; August 16th Pieces of Candy, August 23rd Dan Peart; and August 30th our own Mississippi River Distilling Co. co-owner, Ryan Burchett and the Moonshiners. For more information: www.wideriverwinery.com

The Faithful Pilot Café's monthly brunch offering is on August 18 with seatings at 10am and 12:30pm. Pick your favorite "first", "garden" and main entreé from their special brunch menu. For reservations call 563-289-4156. For more information: www.faithfulpilot.com.

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.

25 Jul 2013

What's Happening at the Putnam July 24 edition

By Putnam Museum

NOW PLAYING

Closing TOMORROW

Star Trek:
Into Darkness 3D

Click here for more details!

COMING SOON

Opening Friday July 26

Monsters
University 3D

Click here for more details!

OPENING IN AUGUST

Man of Steel 3D

Click here for more details!

Tickets now on sale!

Monarch Butterfly

Workshop

Saturday, August 24

Click here for more details!

Click here for more details

Putnam Museum

1717 W 12th St
Davenport, Iowa 52804
563-324-1933

www.putnam.org

23 Jul 2013

WHAT'S NEW AT THE ZOO

By Niabi Zoo

OPEN DAILY 9:30-5:00

The weather will be perfect this week for a visit to the zoo. Hop aboard the train, take a spin on the carrousel and feed the animals while you're at the zoo. Be sure to catch our free Keeper Chats at 11:00 and 2:00 each day.

MEMBER RENEWAL

FAMILY NIGHT

AUGUST 1

Bring the kids to Niabi on Thursday night and explore the zoo while the sun sets. Advance RSVP required by July 26 for this members only FREE event. Not a member? Sign up today to take advantage of this great membership perk!

CLICK TO RSVP

FAMILY NIGHT

AUGUST 1

FAMILY NIGHT

AUGUST 1

23 Jul 2013

Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. Announces 2nd Annual Night at the Shelter - SleepOut

By Rick Martin

The Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Night at the Shelter SleepOut will be held October 4-5, 2013 at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport. The Night at the Shelter SleepOut is designed to bring awareness about homelessness in the Quad City community and raise funds to help provide beds and support for homeless persons served at the Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc.

Gather your family and friends and join us for an enlightening, fun-filled night to help fight homelessness in the QC area. Participate in the "Build Your Own Shelter" contest and stay the night in what you build. Activities throughout the evening will include : live music, performance by Comedy Sportz, games, food, poverty simulation, and an outdoor movie on the Modern Woodmen Park Jumbo screen. General admission to this event is $10 per person, although we hope you will help us raise additional funds by asking everyone you know to sponsor your efforts to help the homeless. No amount is too small and a $10 donation will support a bed for one night. Your participation in this event will help ensure the continuation of shelter services to homeless men and women in the QC area well into the future. Visit www.humilityofmaryshelter.com for more information and to print off your registration and donor materials.

New this year, your donation could be matched! The Congregation of the Humility of Mary has established a goal of raising $250,000 from April 1, 2013 - April 30, 2014. As a challenge and inspiration, the Congregation of the Humility of Mary sisters will match dollar for dollar the first $100,000 raised. This is to encourage new and/or increased donations from the Quad City community to support and ensure the continued operation of the Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc.

Humility of Mary Shelter, Inc. provides emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supporting housing programs that offer opportunities for men and women experiencing homelessness to become emotionally, mentally, and physically more stable.

The shelter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has proudly served the Quad City community since 2008.

23 Jul 2013

National Executive Director of Social Security Works to Speak Locally

By Caryn Unsicker

Alex Larson, Executive Director of Social Security Works in Washington D.C., will give a talk hosted by Progressive Action for the Common Good on Thursday, July 25th, from 6 to 7pm at Cobblestone Place, 1212 W. 3rd Street, in Davenport. Please see the attached press release for details. Caryn Unsicker, Board President of PACG, can be reached at 309- 912-6632 if you have questions regarding this event.

22 Jul 2013

July 25th. 2013 " The Life and Times of Jonathan Edward Caldwell, inventor of the Round-Wing Plane" by Michael Grady. I.S.E.

By Narveen Aryaputri

July 25th. 2013

"The Life and Times of Jonathan Edward Caldwell, Inventor of the Round-Wing Plane"

Jonathan Edward Caldwell (born March 24, 1883, date of death unknown) was a self-taught aeronautical engineer who designed a series of bizarre aircraft and started public companies in order to finance their construction. None of these was ever successful, and after his last known attempt in the later 1930s he disappeared.

Independent Scholar Michael Grady will explore theories on why Caldwell suddenly disappeared never to be heard from again, how his round wing planes may have further evolved, and the incredibly shocking, painstakingly researched disclosures of Caldwell's Independent Scholar biographer.

Free and open to the public.

Thursday July 25th.. 2013 Independent Scholars' Evenings:

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.

Independant Scholars Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural &Healing Traditions, LTD. a501(c)3 since 1996, a non-profit organization under US Federal and State laws.

www.qcinstitute.org

22 Jul 2013

Library Lines: Final Week of Summer Reading (but events go on!)

By Rock Island Library

Fun with Children's Books - July 22-Aug. 2

Join us at 10:30 am on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 22 to Aug 2, for Monarch Club and Reader Riot at the 30/31 Branch Library! You'll find fun activities and books your children will absolutely love to read. Monarch Club is for grades K-2, and focuses on award-winning picture books. Reader Riot is for grades 1-3, and includes fun beginning reader books. Both are free, and offered at the same time.

Build your child's love of reading with your library!

Learn how to use your tablet!

icon for Android system tablets - green robot

If you have a new Android Tablet, and want to learn more about how to use it, join us on Monday, July 22 for Using Your Tablet, 6:30 pm. at the Main Library. You'll gain great tips for new things you can do with it. This session is for users of Android tablets only. Bring your device - it's a hands-on class!

Teen Gaming Night and Teen Craft Night

Teen Gaming Night - 6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 23, Main Library. Snacks and free play with Xbox 360 with Kinect, Wii, board games. Ages 12 to 18.

Teen Craft Night, Try all sorts of different crafting projects with the materials we have on hand. 4:00 to 5:30 pm, Thursday, July 25, Main Library.

And there's more!

Teen Feature Movie: Tuesday, July 30, 1:00 to 3:30 pm, Main Library. Free movie and popcorn.

Teen Reading Wrap up Party: 6:00 to 7:30 pm,Tuesday, August 6, Main Library. Hear who won Beneath the Surface Summer Reading prizes, enjoy games and snacks, and celebrate one more time!

Teen events are for ages 12 to 18. Bring your bingo card summer reading form and complete a square for attending these programs!

Last Free Family Performance: Thursday, July 25

Join us on Thursday, July 25 for the action-packed, high-energy musical antics of Babaloo Music and Fun. Two free shows:
10:00 am, Main Library, 401 19th Street
1:30 pm, Southwest Branch, 9010 Ridgewood Road.

Best described as a one-man musical comedy act for children of all ages, Babaloo has been wowing children with a raucous, zany brand of entertainment for nearly 20 years. The interactive shows get kids smiling, laughing and up their feet, featuring singing, stomping, dancing, bucket-beating and bubble-busting fun. And with award-winning songs like "My Toothbrush Fell in the Toilet" and "The Wee Wee Dance," what kid could resist?

Cool off with Friday Children's Movie

Join us for a great children's movie and popcorn at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 26 in the Main Library Community Room. This fun Disney movie about a grumpy old man, a huge bunch of balloons and his flying house, offers fun for the whole family. Our favorite line? "Squirrel!"

Return your summer reading logs & contest entries

Compass Rose illustration with globe in middle

The clock is ticking on our summer reading journey - make sure you return your children's Have Book Will Travel reading logs, and your adult summer reading entries by Friday, July 26! Kids who get at least half-way through the form earn extra tickets to win fun prize baskets. Adult prizes include a Kindle and Kindle Fire HD, and gift cards. Teens get a little longer to earn rewards - until Aug. 2.

Remember, you can't win if you don't bring back your forms, so get reading!

Check out a pass for free summer fun

You can now check out a free family pass for:

The Figge Art Museum - Pass admits four

Niabi Zoo - Admits two adults /up to 4 children,

The Quad City Botanical Center - Admits 4

Sorry, passes can't be reserved for a specific day. Each pass checks out for seven days, and must be picked up and returned in person at the issuing library branch.

More Ways to Stay in Touch!

Teen Facebook Page

19 Jul 2013

Sweet Corn Fest 2013

By Maureen Dickinson

The Marriage of the Corn and the Butter In Beautiful Downtown Oneida, Illinois
July 19, 20, and 21

Friday, July 19, 2013
5:00 pm?Corn Roast / Grilling at the Fire Station with the Oneida-Wataga Firemen
6:30 pm?Bob and the Believers
7:00 pm?Ice Cream Social

Saturday, July 20, 2013
7:00 am?Breakfast in the Park
8:00 am?Flea Market begins / Arts and crafts / 5K Race (3.1 miles) @ Greig Memorial Library / Farmer's Market
9:00 am?Car show registration/Car Show (9am -3pm)
10:00 am?Parade with Grand Marshall Illinois State Representative Don Moffitt And The Black Hawk Pipes and Drum Corp.
11:00 am- Corn Roast / Music Group SideTracked Playing a Smooth Mix of Jazz, Pop & Soul (11am?2 pm)
Children's Carnival and inflatable's / Dunk the Deputy / Blessing of the corn and butter / Photo Contest
Display (Lawson Community Building)
1:00 pm? Sweet Corn Eating Contest
2:00 pm? Justin Morrissey and Reverbnation Featuring Americana / Alternative Country (2pm?5 pm)
5:00 pm?Dave Wheeler's Karaoke (5pm?7pm)
6:00 pm?Corn Roast / Tractor Pulls (Galva Tri County Garden Tractors Pullers Assoc.) / Grilling at the Fire Station
8:00 pm?Street dance with Dave Wheeler

Sunday, July 21, 2013
11:30am? Corn Roast / Community Picnic (Bring a dish to pass?pulled pork provided by Terry England)

In case of rain or weather above 82 degrees picnic will be held in the fire station

All events held in gorgeous downtown Oneida, IL. For information contact Mike Kalb (309-483-6584)
mkalb@kalbcorp.com

Visit Oneida's website at http://www.oneidaillinois.com

19 Jul 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 7/19/13

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 07/19/2013

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!

Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care is a newly formed chiropractic clinic located in the Old Mill House at 419 N. Cody Rd. It is owned and operated by Dr. Crystal Buesing, a 2008 graduate of Palmer College. Dr. Crystal provides non-invasive treatments to restore communication and equilibrium throughout the body so it can heal itself. Clinic hours: M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm. Walk-Ins Welcome! Appointments available after hours. Phone: (563) 271-0226, Website: drcrystalschiropracticcare.com

Sally Hand - Realtor, Remax River Cities. Ms. Hand has been in real estate in one capacity or another for twenty six years, and was formerly with ReMax on the Lake in North Carolina before recently moving to Iowa. Contact number - 434-774-5855 realestaterivercities.com

CALENDAR

July 19th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "Pieces of Candy" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

July 19^th-20^th - Expressions In Threads Is hosting their Second Annual Fabriganza Sale at the LeClaire Civic Center. Hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM on Friday and 8Am to 6 PM on Saturday. All fabric will be $4-$5- or $6 per yard. You don't want to miss this one!

July 21st - Sunday Brunch at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Seatings at 10:00 and 12:30. $20 per person. Reservations 563.289.4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

July 26^th - Night Golf Outing at Olathea Golf Course 8:15 pm. Cost is 20 dollars per person. 3 clubs and a cocktail is the format. 9 hole (short course). Call Olathea for more info - 563-289-golf. Check out laserglowgolf.com to see what the fun is all about!

July 28th - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting 3:00-5:00 p.m. - $15.00 per person. www.faithfulpilot.com 563.289.4156

Save the Date

August 2^nd - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company - signature cocktails and spirited food items!

Wide River Winery - Live Music - Patchy Fog - 5-8pm

Faithful Pilot - The Matriarchs, live music - 7:30-9:00pm

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals - 'First Friday's Free Appraisals' 5-7 p.m.

Grasshoppers - Live Music - Acoustic Friends on "The Porch" - 6-8 p.m.

Restaurants and many other shops open late!

August 3^rd - Heartland British Auto Fest 9am-3pm on the LeClaire Levee

August 3rd - Craft Show and Food 9am-3pm at the LeClaire Civic Center

August 4^th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 2-5 p.m. featuring Jordan Danielson 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 8-10 - Tugfest!!!!!! Live bands all 3 nights. Thursday Wristband Night 5-11. Friday parade, fireworks, tug pit dedication. Saturday Kid's Tug and Big Tug! Advance purchase weekend wristbands for $8 available at Slagle's Grocery from June 15-August 1. Get ready to TUG!!!!!!

August 9th Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "The Whoozdads" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 13^th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Big Dave and Holly's - noon

August 16th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "Pieces of Candy" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 18th - Sunday Brunch at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Seatings at 10:00 and 12:30 - Reservations 563.289.4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

August 19^th - Economic Development Meeting - Great River Financial Services - 8 a.m

August 23rd - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Dan Peart 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 30^th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "Ryan Burchett" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

FYI

LeClaire Lions Club presents "Apple Fest on the River" Sunday, October 13^th 11:00am-4:00pm Apple Orchards Welcome! Vendor Sign Up! NOW is the time! For more information: Email: boehlb@hotmail.com Phone: 563-340-6332 (Bonnie)

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire FREE LUNCH at the Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Third Tuesday of the month: June 18, July 16, August 20: Come to eat and stay for the conversation!

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

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 open until 5pm daily. Hours are 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!

"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!

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 - Subway

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.

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

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

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!

18 Jul 2013

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 7/18 - 7/24

By QC Chamber

Hello!

Although July has been flying by, it simply means we're one week closer to this year's 42nd Annual Street Fest! Presented by Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, this year's Street Fest will be full of a variety of vendors, festival foods and drinks, firefighter water fights, great live music, and more! Participate in the Bix 7 run presented by the QC Times on Saturday morning and spend the rest of your day enjoying the Quad-Cities biggest homecoming party!

To all the country fans out there, you're in for a treat this weekend! The Heartland Jam Music Festival takes place this Friday and Saturday at Centennial Park. Here's your chance to see artists such as Phil Vassar, Kellie Pickler, Darius Rucker, Rodney Atkins, and more...all within a two-day period!
A significant portion of the festival's proceeds will go directly to the Loren Arp Memorial Foundation to assist children and families in the University of Iowa's burn treatment center.

One of the most distinct and powerful indie-rock/Americana groups takes the stage at River Music Experience tomorrow night. Come hear what all the buzz is about when The Pines perform their heart-piercing songs!. On Saturday, prepare to be swept away by energetic, tightly crafted music when RME hosts Holy Ghost Tent Revival. Until then, check out the creative union of The Grahams as they combine soulful bluegrass with Americana tonight at RME.

Looking for something new to see in the Quad Cities? Head to the River Center and be a part of one of the most exciting MMA Events this summer! Caged Aggression X debuts this Saturday and you won't want to miss out on this action! Or, head out to the Headbanger's Burlesque Part Deux at the Adler Theatre and get ready for an entertaining night!

What a better way to wind down the week than to live music in a coffee shop? Join Brewed Awakenings for their first of many summer events on Friday! Treat yourself to a refreshing smoothie or cup of joe while listening to live music by The Effie Afton band with special guest Janell Just. Keep an eye out for more events to come and be sure to stop in for breakfast or brunch!

Participate in a growing international movement that celebrates the art of giving by heading to the Figge for their Papergirl Project. Here's an opportunity to create some beautiful art for the public! Keep in mind PechaKucha Night is next Thursday at the Figge, too. Share ideas and interests with community members while enjoying complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and PechaKucha presentations!

Take some time to explore Downtown Davenport this week. Stop at Bucktown Center for the Arts Wednesday through Saturday between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. to browse unique artwork and gifts! Or shop fair trade purses, jewelry, and more at SiS International! Make a day of it by grabbing lunch at Antonella's Pizzeria for delicious pizza or pasta and stopping by the Chocolate Manor for desert!

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: July 18 - July 24

Thursday, July 18

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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