December 1st -20th LeClaire Community Library - Handmade Ornament Contest Bring your hand-made ornament to the library's circulation counter. All ornaments must be handmade (no store bought items, please!) and turned in before the end of the day, December 20th. Winner will be selected December 22nd. All participants are welcome to pick-up their ornament after the contest is over, or they may donate their item to the library so they can be displayed in the years to come.
December 5th-7th - Christmas in LeClaire!
Basket Weaver & Yarn Spinner Demonstrations - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.
Cookie Tin and Crafts Sale - Masonic Lodge - 10a.m.-5p.m.
Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-8p.m.
Free Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Family Activities - Riverside Church -10a.m.-8p.m.
Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-8p.m.
$7 Schnitzel Sandwich, $10 German Nachos - Bierstube
Lighting of the Yule Tide Log - Mississippi Cottage Antiques - 4:30p.m.
First Friday in LeClaire! Family Fun! Great Dining and Shopping! 5-8p.m.
Saturday, December 6th
Breakfast with Santa! - Happy Joe's - 8-10a.m.
Visit With Santa! - Happy Joe's - 10-11:30a.m.
Santa's Playhouse - LeClaire Medic Building - 12-3p.m.
Chainsaw Carver Demonstration - Civic Center Parking Lot - 10am-3pm - Carved Items Auctioned - 3p.m.
Wooden Shoe Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center -10a.m.-4p.m.
Cookie Tin Sale and Crafts Sale - Masonic Lodge - 10a.m.-5p.m.
Holiday Junk Fest - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-6p.m.
Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-8p.m.
Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-8p.m.
Free Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Family Activities - Riverside Church - 10a.m.-8p.m.
Free Trolley from Dave and Holly's to the Bierstube with stops in between! - 11a.m.-7p.m.
Kids eat free with adult purchase. Kid decorate sugar cookies - Bierstube 1-3 pm.
Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire! 1-4p.m.
Balloon Maker and Face Painting - Granite Exact - afternoon
Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 3-6p.m.
Lighting of the Yule Tide Log - Mississippi Cottage Antiques - 4:30p.m.
First Saturday in LeClaire! Family Fun! Great Dining and Shopping! 5-8p.m.
Sunday, December 7th
Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.
Rope Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.
Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-4.m.
Free Trolley from the Bierstube to Dave and Holly's with stops in between! 12-4p.m.
$7 Bierhaus burger, $.50 Wings - Bierstube
Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire! 1-3p.m.
Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 12-3p.m.
Music of QC Flutes Unlimited - Buffalo Bill Museum - 2-3p.m.
December 6th - Faithful Pilot Open for Lunch - Christmas in LeClaire 12-3p.m.
December 6th - Star Gifts for Kids Trivia Night - Leclaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm
and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will go to Star Gifts for Kids! You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun, the raffles and to support this great cause! Could win a 42' tv! Contact Barry Long to reserve a table - 563-949-6969 or bal400@aol.com
December 6th - LeClaire Community Library - Adult Craft-In: Make Your Own Ornament! 11am-1pm. No registration necessary, all supplies provided. This program will be restricted to adults and older teens due to the use of tools that could be potentially hazardous to younger children (e.g. hot glue guns).
December 9th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Subway Noon. Everyone Welcome!
December 10th - Close Encounters with the Eagles - LeClaire Community Library Join LeClaire photographer Burt Gearhart at 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages slide presentation and lecture that will reveal many interesting discoveries about Bald Eagles and how they go about their everyday lives in Iowa. Burt's prints will also be on display that celebrate Bald Eagles, the Mississippi River, and the historic beauty of LeClaire.
December 11th - Faithful Pilot Founders Beer Dinner - 20 glasses available, beginning at 6:00 p.m 3 courses with beer pairing for $45.00 - 563-289-4156
December 13th - Bierstube - Twelve Days of Christmas! Join us for 12 days of specials starting December 13th! New specialty items everyday leading up to Christmas!
December 16th - An Evening with Mrs. Claus - LeClaire Community Library 6:30p.m. Mrs. Claus will stop by Family Storytime to read stories and sing holiday songs. Treats will be provided, and Mrs. Claus will stay after storytime to chat with attendees and take pictures!
December 16th - Faithful Pilot - Sparkling & Desserts Tasting 20 glasses available, 8 different bubbles and specialty sweet treats to complement each sip for $15.00 event begins at 6:00. 563-289-4156
December 17th - Exchange Traded Funds Explained - Charles Schwab Davenport Branch, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300 Davenport, IA Presented by Eric Johannes CFP - 10 a.m. Reservations online schwab.com/davenport or call 563-275-3663.
December 21st - Zion Lutheran Church Sunday School Christmas Program - Princeton 4:00 p.m. All are invited to attend and hear the children present the story of Christ's birth in a way rarely seen. Cookies and punch will be served afterwards.
December 21st -Faithful Pilot - Holiday Wine Tasting 3:00-5:00 15 wines for $15.00 only 40 glasses available, and of course Chef bites as well. 563-289-4156
December 24th - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - Christmas Eve Worship 11a.m. with potluck lunch afterward. 7p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
December 24th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton - Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
December 24th - Asbury Methodist Church - Christmas Eve and Candlelight Services - 5:00, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. 1809 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf.
December 24th-25th - Faithful Pilot closed
December 31st - New Year's Eve at Faithful Pilot Seating at 6:00 & 8:30 $75.00 per person to include 4 courses. Option for $25.00 Wine Pairing or $25.00 Beer Pairing. *Please note a credit card is required to make reservation and will be charged $25.00 for a no show. *Not valid with any other promotion, coupon, or discount. 563-289-4156
December 31st - New Year's Eve at Steventon's in LeClaire. It's never too early to start planning your New Year's Eve! Join us at Steventon's for our Annual New Year's Eve Event. Enjoy live music provided by Hap Hazard, drinks appetizers, and our Champagne toast at Midnight! Tickets are limited for this exclusive event. Order yours before they're all gone! 563-289-3600
December 31st - First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire - New Year's Eve Party! For all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring snack and game to share. 8p.m.-12:10a.m.
SAVE THE DATE
January 1st - Faithful Pilot closed
January 16th-19th - Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard!
January 31st, 2015 - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's. Tickets and information available soon.
FYI
El Rio Spa & Wellness, the area's first luxury spa and wellness experience, is now open! El Rio Spa & Wellness is over 9,000 square feet, overlooking the majestic Mississippi River, dedicated to guest's mind and body. Guests are invited to embark on their fitness path and to indulge in relaxation, peace, and renewal in the spa. El Rio is fully equipped with a spa, nail room, group fitness classes, café, and a boutique, locker rooms, and a cardio room. Coming by the end of the year, an 18x25' indoor pool. El Rio goes far beyond equipment, services, and amenities. With a hand-picked staff, their team has remarkable skills and a genuine passion to provide the highest level of service to ensure everyone receives a signature experience.
Dahl Ford is looking for local businesses to partner with them for the Holiday season. Dahl Ford is a large supporter of the shop local initiative and this year, we are revamping our search for Edsel the Elf. If you or your local, non-franchised business is interested, please contact Nichole Simms at NicholeSimms@dahlford.us, or by phone at 563-391-2600. Happy Holidays from all of us at Dahl Ford!
Faithful Pilot is open Sundays 12-5 - Wednesdays Half Priced Wine Night!
Stop by Steventon's every Sunday to experience our breathtaking view of the Mississippi River while enjoying our brunch menu. Our brunch menu offers a variety of options to satisfy the whole family. Only $12.95 adults / $6.00 children 10 & under.
The Crane & Pelican will be featuring a special Sliders & Suds menu on Thursday nights from 5pm-9pm. Every Thursday night you can come get 3 gourmet sliders and hand-cut chips for $10 and 3 8oz sample pours of our delicious beers for $5.The menu will change monthly and will be posted at www.craneandpelican.com
Starting December 1st, Bierstube will only be open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, 7am-11am (we will reopen daily for breakfast in the Spring)
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!
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. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?
LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
Commercial Property for Sale 510 N. Cody Road. Contact William Robertson (563) 940-1517 billrobertson@ruhl-ruhl.com
For Rent 118 N. Cody Road, includes employee parking and trash service. Contact Terri Applegate at 563 271-6800 or 563-289-2525.
Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.
Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.
Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272
Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!
LeClaire Events Coming Up!
December 5-7 - First Friday and First Saturday in LeClaire
December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire
January 31 - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's
Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!
December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon
