WELCOME NEW MEMBER!
QC MS Open – Dennis M. Fisher, LeClaire, IA. An awareness and fundraising organization for MS. Facebook – QC MS Open. 563-214-5061
CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!
June 13th - Evening 5:30 - Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill
July 11th – Lunch - noon - Big Dave & Holly’s
August 8th – Lunch – noon -Subway, LeClaire
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
May 26-29, 10am-4pm: The Iowa History 101 RV (traveling exhibit) will be on the Levee and open to the public for FREE. Please contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer at the RV. The assigned volunteer times will be10am-1pm and 1-4pm (3 hour slot).
CALENDAR
Now through the end of May – Letty’s Designs & Home Décor - FREE give away! Bridal bouquet valued at $200.00. TAG a friend on our Facebook post to be entered!
Now through the end of May - ShopShareSave LuLaRoe Barb & Mel will be doing a May Birthday month give away including 1. Pair of Leggings, 2. Any top of choice, 3. Any item of choice, and 4. a $200 shopping spree. We will also have weekly giveaways. Facebook @shopsharesave Lularoe barb&mel
May 12th – Wide River Winery – Live Music - Corey Wallace. 5-8p.m.
May 12th -13th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Plant Sale! Friday, 2-5 pm for the plant sale! Beautiful flowering plants, aloe vera and others. On Saturday, the plant sale continues along with a bake sale and egg rolls with chicken fried rice for sale. 8-12 noon, across from Bridgeview Elementary School.
May 14th – Wide River Winery – Mother’s Day Treat mom to a wine tasting experience, and we'll treat her to a taste of FrappeVino wine slushie with a scoop of ice cream!
May 14th – LeClaire SuperWash Carwash Tokens make a Great Mother’s Day Gift! Get yours in time!
May 14th – Letty’s Designs & Home Décor – Mother’s Day Bouquets Give Mom what she deserves; a fresh unique arrangement or gift certificate!
May 14th – Steventon’s Mother’s Day Brunch. Please call ahead for reservations. 563-289-3600
May 17th - Wine Women Wednesday Vendor Event - LeClaire Holiday Inn Express (1201 Canal Shore Dr. SW). 4-8p.m. This is a monthly event for LuLaRoe; they will have several vendors for LLR, Glitz & Glam, Tupperware, Mary Kay, plus wine sampling with Wide River Winery. What a great night out - Wine and Shopping with Direct Sales. Contact Rhonda at 309-945-3621 for more information. Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/areavendorshows/?ref=bookmarks
May 20th - Tour de LeClaire Big Wheel Races and Pancake Breakfast. 8:00a.m. River Valley Optimist Club is sponsoring Big Wheel Races for all children 3-6 years old. Children will be divided into two age brackets - 3-4 year old age division and 5-6 year old age division. All Big Wheels needed for the race will be provided. The race is FREE for all participating children. All participant names will be placed in a drawing to win one of the big wheels. 5 names will be drawn!Open Registration will begin at 8am. Races begin at 9am. Speed up the check in process by registering in advance. For registration form, please private message the River Valley Optimist Club's Facebook page. Pancake Breakfast begins at 8am. Come join them for some fuel before the races! Donations will be accepted
May 20th - LiveFit with Lupus “Hills of the QC” Race & Festival 2017 Live Fit With Lupus Run - 1 mile, 10K, 5K and ½ Marathon Race at the Black Watch Room (at Pebble Creek Golf Course, 3851 Forest Grove Drive, LeClaire, Iowa. After the race enjoy a Post Party Event with live entertainment, vendors and other activities. To register for the race or more information: http://www.livefitwithlupus.org/
May 20th – Our Savior Presbyterian Church - Ladies Day Event 11am-2pm. 22530 240th Ave, LeClaire, IA. Everyone is invited to join us for a time of good fellowship and to be inspired by the entertaining Christian speaker, Twila Belk. A salad and dessert luncheon will be offered, suggested donation $5, child care will be provided. RSVP at 563-289-4959, or ospcoffice@gmail.com
May 20th - Leclaire Lions Club Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center 7p.m., doors open at 6:15. $10 per person 6 to 8 people per table. Doors prizes and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go to the Lions Club. For reservations call Debbie at 349-4403
May 22nd – Economic Development Meeting – City Hall – 8a.m.
May 26th - Live music at Wide River Winery Courtyard by the Lonely Goats. 106 N. Cody Road, (563) 289-2509, www.wideriverwinery.com
May 26th-29th -Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises 11am 1pm 3pm $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under but must have a ticket. What better way to see the river than from the deck of an old-fashioned riverboat! Treat yourself to a 1-½ hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire IA. Trip includes captivating Captain’s narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade and water are available. There will be no food or snacks available, however, passengers are welcome to bring a sack lunch aboard. Sorry no coolers allowed. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
May 26th-29th – LeClaire Welcomes State Historical Museum of Iowa's Mobile Museum to the Levee Along the Mississippi Riverfront. Take free tours of "Iowa History 101" to see artifacts and learn about Iowa history. The idea behind the State Historical Society of Iowa's new "Iowa History 101" mobile museum, a bright blue, custom-built Winnebago that travels the state's highways and back roads, is to share stories from the past. The museum on wheels currently houses a 300-square-foot exhibition called "Iowa History 101" and is filled with artifacts from the State Historical Society's collection. The mobile museum will visit LeClaire, Iowa May 26-29 and offer free tours 10am-4pm on the Levee along the beautiful Mississippi River. More information is available by contacting Cindy at info@visitleclaire.com .
May 29th – Letty’s Designs & Home Décor Pre-order your Memorial Day baskets or saddles by May 23rd to receive 10% off.
FYI
There are four openings on the LeClaire Tourism Board - one to represent non-profits, one to represent restaurants, and two to represent retail businesses. If interested, please submit the application AND your resume to City Hall by 5pm on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Please read the attached information closely. City Council has changed some of the rules for applying for city boards, and you will need to meet the qualifications. (You don't have to be a LeClaire resident to apply for this board.) Also, if you've applied in the past, you will need to re-apply at this time.
Enrights' LeClaire SuperWash would like to invite all our customers to welcome our new employee, Morgan! He is originally from Minnesota and is now making his home in beautiful LeClaire, Iowa. He joins Dennis and Henry as an attendant meeting, greeting and assisting all our customers at LeClaire SuperWash. Congratulations also goes out to Dennis Meredith who recently celebrated his birthday! He has been the leader of our Crew for the last 16 years and leaves everyone with a smile. So, please stop in and extend your Birthday Wishes to Dennis, and say hello to Morgan!
Visit Libations Lane at Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi River Distilling Co., and Wide River Winery Tasting Room - all on Cody Road in downtown LeClaire. Visit each shop and be sure to pick up a punch card. Purchase a growler of beer, a bottle of spirits and a bottle of wine and get your card marked at each store. Then turn the card in at the last store for a free LeClaire Libations Lane pint glass! Glasses can be picked up at any of the three locations.http://www.mrdistilling.com/Pages/libationlane.html
Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook! Our Mission Statement – “The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of area businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to build a healthy economy, while promoting and nurturing the quality of life in historic LeClaire.”
If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.
Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except holidays), Milestones serves a hot meal at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire for Seniors. Please RSVP at least one day in advance at 563-289-4371. Cost is minimal.
Ascentra Credit Union was recently honored with a Diamond Award, which recognizes outstanding marketing and business development achievements in the credit union industry. The most prestigious annual credit union industry competition, the Diamond Awards recognize and reward creative excellence and outstanding results in credit union marketing. Presented by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Marketing and Business Development Council—a national network comprised of over 1,200 credit union marketing and business development professionals—awards are given in each of 30 categories ranging from advertising to community events and beyond. Ascentra Credit Union was awarded a Diamond Award at the council’s 24th annual conference held March 29-April 1in San Antonio for the design of their new Visa debit and credit cards with EMV chip card technology. When looking to update to the new secured technology, Ascentra took a holistic approach at the cost implications to their membership. The unique design of the vertical cards are reflective of Ascentra’s brand and sport a glitz pearl finish that gives the cards a trendy and sleek look.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
Apartment Available June 5th. 1 Bedroom, 2 full bathrooms, open kitchen/dining/living room with beautiful river views. washer/dryer in apartment. garage below. Call Don at 563-940-3742 with inquiries.
Fully furnished apartment rental available June 1st - 417 N 2nd St in LeClaire. It has everything including dishes and linens furnished. Perfect for a professional relocating to the area. Month to Month lease is available. All utilities including cable and internet included as well. Contact Heidi – 563-320-6263
For sale or for lease: 322 N Cody Road / LeClaire, IA. Great opportunity to own a 1,837 SF freestanding retail/office building in downtown LeClaire. Known as the Historical River Boat Pilot House. Great views of the Mississippi River. Building is versatile for many uses including a restaurant, cafe, bistro, salon or spa. Area businesses include Big River Antiques, Green Tree Brewery, Mississippi Distilling Company, Sneaky Pete's Woodfire Grill, Wide River Winery and more! Contact: Shawn Langan
Commercial Sales Associate slangan@ruhlcommercial.com
NAI Ruhl Commercial Company
5111 Utica Ridge Road Davenport, Iowa 52807 www.ruhlcommercial.com
Phone 563-823-5113
Cell 563-343-6597
Fax 563-355-4445
Commercial Property for Lease – 1101 Canal Shore Dr SW, LeClaire in River Run Professional Building. 2,410 SF available to build to suit in Suite 1103/1105. Owners will subdivide space. Co-Tenants: Riverview Dental Specialists, Hungry Hobo, Kitzman Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Foxtail Hair Lounge. Contact: Shelley Vermeulen, property manager, 309-738-3906, shelley@rdsqc.com.
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Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? 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.
LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!
May
13 - Cars & Coffee
20 - LiveFit with Lupus “Hills of the QC” Race & Festival
20 - Trivia at Civic Center
24-29 - Iowa History 101 RV
26-29 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
June
2 - First Friday
2-3 - City-wide Garage Sales
TBD - Cars & Coffee
17 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
TBD - 10th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing for Buffalo Bill Museum
July
7 - First Friday
TBD - Cars & Coffee
15 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
August
4 - First Friday
5 - Heartland British Auto Fest
10-12 - Tug Fest
TBD - Cars & Coffee
19 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
26 - Vettes on the River
