RIBBON CUTTING 

Today June 16th – Above the Barre and Tumble Time New Location! 1297 Eagle Ridge Road - Ribbon Cutting and Open House, 5-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 06/16/2017

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Flutter of the Quad Cities – 122 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Jessica Egert. www.flutterqc.com Women’s clothing and accessories boutique. 563-729-1046 Ribbon Cutting

Tumble Time – 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire – Kathy Hayward. Developing happy, healthy, confident and fun loving children by offering a positive experience and providing the safest, most exceptional instruction available.  www.qctumbletime.com 563-508-5698 Ribbon Cutting and Open House June 16th, 5-7p.m.

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS

June 16th – Above the Barre and Tumble Time New Location! Ribbon Cutting and Open House, 5-7p.m. Everyone Welcome!

June 28th – Flutter of the QC – 122 N. Cody Road, LeClaire – New to LeClaire – Everyone Welcome! 5p.m.

July 7th – Mississippi River Distilling Company to celebrate the opening of the new bar!  Drinks for purchase made with MRCC products!

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS – EVERYONE WELCOME!

July 11th – Lunch - noon - Big Dave & Holly’s

August 8th – Lunch – noon -Subway, LeClaire

CALENDAR

June 16th – Steventon’s is closed for a private event. 

 

June 16th – Wide River Winery Tasting Room Live Music 5-8pm - Tapestry - a 4 piece band from Dubuque entertains with a wide variety, covering artists Bob Dylan, Carole King, Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more!

 

June 18th – Steventon’s Father’s Day Brunch! 10 am – 2 pm Reservations 563.289.3600

 

June 19th - Above the Barre is moving to 1297 Eagle Ridge Road in LeClaire - New classes will begin June 19th! 

 

June 23rd – Wide River Winery Tasting Room Live Music, 5-8pm - Bobby Ray Bunch - guitarist, vocalist and funny man brings his favorite tunes from Tom Petty, The Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash and the 90's

June 23rd – Sunset Concert at Steventon’s. 6-9pm with Kerry Tucker

June 24th – First Presbyterian Church – Le Claire - You, your family and friends are invited to an Old-Fashion Picnic and Yard Party 4-7 pm, in the backyard. The church is joining with the Sondra Sierens family in thanking the Fire and Police Departments as well as EMS for their help.  We'll be grilling hot dogs and brats. We are providing buns, condiments, plates, lemonade and water. We'll have a bonfire and yard games. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a dish to share.

June 26th – Economic Development Meeting – City Hall – 8a.m.

 

June 30th – Sunset Concert at Steventon’s. 6-9pm with Bobby Ray Bunch

 

SAVE THE DATE

July 7th – First Friday in LeClaire

 

July 7th – Ribbon Cutting - Mississippi River Distilling Company to celebrate the opening of the new bar!  Drinks for purchase made with MRCC products!

 

July 8th - LeClaire Community Library - Jerry Barlow: Celtic Fingerstyle Guitarist. Acclaimed guitarist Jerry Barlow is a virtuoso musician and a world-class storyteller. You won’t want to miss this performance! 11:00a.m.

July 11th - LeClaire Community Library – Babaloo. Celebrate finishing up the Summer Reading Program with a high energy children’s musician! Dance and enjoy a special treat during this end-of-summer show. 6:30p.m.

 

July 29th - 3rd Annual QC MS Open 4 Person Best Shot Golf Tournament. Byron Hills Golf Course, Port Byron, IL.  $300 per team. 1:30 PM Shotgun Start with Registration beginning at Noon. Flag event prizes and a Scoring/Awards dinner and party to follow play with Silent Auction. Purpose: to raise funds and awareness for MS. Entry forms available at Bierstube/Le Claire or message Facebook page "QC MS Open"

 

FYI

Sunset Concerts at Steventon’s. Live entertainment from 6-9pm on Friday evenings all Summer long. See you at Sunset!

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.

SO MUCH GOING ON AT THE LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY!

Monday, July 3rd, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - LEGO Club. Robots? Aliens? Flying cars? Find out what building challenge is waiting for you at LEGO Club! This program is best for children aged 7 and up; younger children are invited to build with DUPLO blocks in the storytime area.

Wednesday, July 5th, 3:00pm: LeClaire Community Library – Crafternoon. Make a new craft every week at the library! This drop-in program is fun for all ages. Join us every Wednesday in July from 3:00-4:00pm.

Thursday, July 6th, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Come to an experience-based toddler art program to listen to a story, play, create, & grow with a variety of fun materials. Best for ages 10 months-3 years, though all are welcome. Join us every Thursdaymorning in July at 10:30am.

Thursday, July 6th, 3:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Jumpstart Kindergarten. Is your little one going into kindergarten? Drop in on this fun, self-guided workshop to practice important kindergarten readiness skills! Every Thursday in July from 3:30-5:30pm.

Saturday, July 8th, 10:30am: Hollyhock Park - Storytime in the Park. Join us for this special outdoor storytime at Hollyhock Park! Raining? Come to the library instead.

 

Saturday, July 8th, 11:00am: LeClaire Community Library - Jerry Barlow: Celtic Fingerstyle Guitarist. Acclaimed guitarist Jerry Barlow is a virtuoso musician and a world-class storyteller. You won’t want to miss this performance!

Monday, July 10th, 6:00pm: LeClaire Community Library - NoveList 101 with Amy Fry. Are you looking for something new in your favorite genre? Trying to find books in your child’s Lexile range? Read everything by your favorite author and now you want to find something with a similar writing style? Join Amy as she walks you through this amazing FREE library database!

 

Tuesday, July 11th, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library – Babaloo. Celebrate finishing up the Summer Reading Program with a high energy children’s musician! Dance and enjoy a special treat during this end-of-summer show.

 

Wednesday, July 12th, 1:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Sew Cool. Have you ever wanted to learn how to sew? Now is your chance! Come check out the latest Tinker Lab station and learn how to sew using a machine and your hands. Drop in throughout the month to see a T-Shirt quilt progress with Karen, a Friend of the Library.

 

Wednesday, July 12th, 3:00pm: LeClaire Community Library – Crafternoon. Make a new craft every week at the library! This drop-in program is fun for all ages. Join us every Wednesday in July from 3:00-4:00pm.

 

Thursday, July 13th, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Come to an experience-based toddler art program to listen to a story, play, create, & grow with a variety of fun materials. Best for ages 10 months-3 years, though all are welcome. Join us every Thursdaymorning in July at 10:30am.

Thursday, July 13th, 3:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Jumpstart Kindergarten. Is your little one going into kindergarten? Drop in on this fun, self-guided workshop to practice important kindergarten readiness skills! Every Thursday in July from 3:30-5:30pm.

 

For more information, contact:

LeClaire Community Library

323 Wisconsin Street

LeClaire, IA 52753

(563)289-4242, opt. 4

afry@leclaireiowa.gov

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.

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

LeClaire Office Space for Lease – 1798 Iowa Drive. $10/SF/Year. Received approval from City to add East entrance with 11 parking spots. Will finance build out with a 5-year lease. Space available – 2,184  Min. Divisible 1,512 SF. Year built 1994. Zoning C-3. Contact Len Hoogerwerf. hoogerwerf@qcanalytical.net 563-343-1129

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.

 

Home Sale Power & Pam Brammann Give You Free Home Buyer Realtor® Services. Quad City Home Sellers — Sell Your Home With Proven Cyber-Technology. Your Home Sale Info Will Be Posted To HUNDREDS of Targeted Websites - No Extra Fee. Call (563) 271-7346Home Sale Power-Keller Williams Greater Quad Cities Davenport IA  www.homesalepower.com Each brokerage is independently owned & operated, LIC in IA.

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!

June

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

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