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Make plans to join us for the LeClaire Wine Hop, Trivia, Cars & Coffee, Wine Dinner, and much more! LeClaire is a wonderful place to enjoy shopping, touring, wining, dining, and entertaining out-of-town guests! Be sure and read the news all the way to the end for store specials!
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April 11-16: Expressions in Threads is having a Birthday Sale offering 15% off items storewide and special pricing on sewing machines! Also, make your reservations now for the Spring Shop Hop bus trip April 15-16. They will be visiting 8 shops in 2 days. The price of the trip is $150 per person and includes bus fare, hotel, 4 meals and snacks. Call 563-289-1447 for more information and to reserve your seat!
Wednesday, April 13: Annual Friends of the Library Spelling Bee 6pm at City Hall. This event
is open to those aged 6 years old through adult, and online registration will go live in the last week of March. For questions about this event, please contact Library Director Jillian Aschliman at [email protected]. No registrations will be accepted over the phone.
Thursday April 14: LeClaire Community Library - Author Gary Moore will visit and discuss "Playing with the Enemy: a baseball prodigy, World War II, and the Field of Broken Dreams", a book about Gene Moore, the author's father, whose professional baseball career was interrupted by World War II. This book was winner of the 2006 Military Writer's Society of America Book of the Year. This program is free and open to all ages. 10 FREE copies of "Playing With the Enemy" are available at the library for the first 10 people who stop by the library to pick them up. Pre-registration is not necessary. This program is hosted by Scott County Reads Together (SCRT), a
collaboration between Bettendorf, Davenport, LeClaire, and Scott County Libraries.
Friday-Saturday, April 15-16: Spring Shop Hop bus trip with Expressions in Threads. They will be visiting 8 shops in 2 days. The price of the trip is $150 per person and includes bus fare, hotel, 4
meals and snacks. Call 563-289-1447 for more information and to reserve your seat!
Saturday, April 16, 4-6pm: Join us for the 2nd Annual LeClaire Wine Hop hosted in historic, downtown LeClaire, Iowa. Taste local fare while shopping at your favorite LeClaire boutiques! Get your advance tickets by April 15 at 129, Aunt Hattie's, Faithful Pilot, and Go Fish. For more
information visit: https://www.facebook.com/leclairewinehop
Saturday-Sunday, April 16-17: Rock Elm Designs will have 20% off all furniture pieces over $300 this Saturday & Sunday in the spirit of celebrating the LeClaire Wine Hop.
Tuesday, April 19: Blue Iguana is Featuring Camarones al Mojo de Ajo (garlic shrimp) to
celebrate National Garlic Day.
Saturday, April 23, 8-11am: Cars and Coffee on the Levee. Bring out your favorite ride to LeClaire to show it off and chat with others about their vehicle.
Saturday, April 23, 8pm: Live music at 129 with Bobby Ray Bunch and Brad Love.
Sunday, April 24, 3-5pm: Wine tasting at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. 15 wines and snacks for $15. 10% off mixed full cases. Reserve your glass today: 563-289-4156.
Monday, April 25, 10am: President of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Francisca
Guilford, from Anchorage, Alaska, along with Penny Hurt, State President of the Iowa VFW Auxiliary, and Travis Holden, the State VFW Commander, will be in LeClaire for a ceremony at the Scott County Freedom Rock. Mayor Ray Allen will be proclaiming April 25, 2016, as "Our Veterans - Now and Forever Day" at the council meeting on April 18 and presenting the proclamation to VFW Auxiliary President Francisca Guilford at the Scott County Freedom Rock on April 25. The Scott County Freedom Rock can be found on the south end of the Levee along the Mississippi River in LeClaire. Please plan to attend this event in honor of our veterans.
Tuesday, April 26: Blue Iguana has Free Kid's Meal with the purchase of an adult entrée for National Kid Day.
Tuesday, April 26, 5-7pm: Join 129 for wine tasting. $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to
reserve your glass!
Thursday, April 28, 6pm: The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Wine Dinner. 4 Courses for $60. Join them for a dinner that brings you grapes from around the world with the California wine making style of Orin Swift. Chef Robert Day and his team will be planning dishes to bring you ingredients for the region of where the wine originates. Only taking 30 people, reserve your spot today 563-289-4156.
Saturday, April 30: Blue Iguana has Special Oatmeal Cookie Martini to celebrate National
Oatmeal Cookie Day.
News & Special Offers
The American Pickers are looking for leads in our area! If you have or know of items they need to hear about, email [email protected] or leave message at 1-855-OLD-RUST. Let them know your name, town, state, phone number, location of collection, description of items. Please - no retail or flea markets. Mike, Frank and Danielle want to hear from you!
The Buffalo Bill Museum is now open until 5pm - 7 days a week for the Spring and Summer hours! Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 12-5pm.
April specials at El Rio Spa & Wellness: Purchase a FarmFresh Scrub, receive a free sample scrub. Book any Mani/Pedi Combination, get a free nail kit. Hydradermie Neuve Facial, $125 ($145 value) and 10% off a Guinot product. Four 30 minute Personal Training Sessions for $99. Jane Iredale makeup event, April 23rd from 10am-2pm.
Call Expressions in Threads and make your reservations now for the Spring Shop Hop bus trip
April 15-16. They will be visiting 8 shops in 2 days. The price of the trip is $150 per person and
includes bus fare, hotel, 4 meals and snacks. Call 563-289-1447 for more information and to
reserve your seat!
To help support their endowment fund, the Friends of the Library have partnered up with Isabel Bloom to create the Green Tree Wall Plaque, on sale for $24, with part of the proceeds going toward the LeClaire Community Library's endowment. If you are interested in purchasing one of these plaques, please contact Becky Pilger at [email protected] or find them at the Library. Those who make a $1000 donation or more to the Library's endowment will receive a complimentary plaque as a thank you for supporting the library. These plaques are available at the Library and at the LeClaire Isabel Bloom store in LeClaire.
Isabel Bloom has gifts Mom loves! Visit their showroom to see the wonderful selection of Mother's Day gifts for home and garden. Choose from adorable new gnome, squirrels, fruit bowl, and more. They have something for everyone - wife, mom, grandmother and daughter. Give a gift that will last a lifetime and be cherished for years to come!
Jones St Java House hours are Monday-Wednesday 6am-3pm, Thursday-Friday 6am-5pm,
Saturday 7am-5pm, and Sunday 8am-4pm. Follow them on Facebook for current news! They have launched a Spring menu, and one of the new breakfast menu items is WAFFLES! Yum yum! You can still get all your favorite breakfast and lunch items, boxed lunches, plus some new soon-to-be-favorites! Come in and check it out!
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
Reusable Usables is looking for compatible and complimentary businesses to co-share space with
an already established business in a prime location in beautiful downtown LeClaire. Whether you are already established, dreaming of a new venture, or would like to have a "pop up shop" this may be the perfect opportunity for you! Also great for artists to rent studio space to create and musicians to teach music lessons. Space sharing helps small business owners pool their resources and support each other for joint success. They'll not only share space but customers as well. Email Angie at [email protected] or call her at 563-289-3946.
Please check out all the great classes at Reusable Usables Play Café in LeClaire. There is
something for everyone! Sign-up Online: https://squareup.com/market/reusable-usables
The Shameless Chocoholic will be open until 7pm on May 6 for First Friday and extending their hours for the summer. They will be open Monday-Thursday 10am-5pm, Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 12-5pm. They have new Beer Bacon Caramels starting April 11 for a limited time. They are made with delicious beer from Green Tree Brewery. Watch their Facebook page for specials!
Steventon's will be featured on the cover of the River Cities' Reader Spring Dining Guide which
will hit the stands on Friday, April 29. Make sure to pick up a copy at the LeClaire Information Center, 122 N. Cody Road!
Save the Date
Friday, May 6, 5:30pm: Join us in LeClaire for a city-wide Kentucky Derby inspired Hat Contest & Parade. Wear your best hat and join the fun! Prizes for Win, Place & Show presented in the Courtyard at Wide River Winery at 6:15pm by the Celebrity Judges. The prizes are Chamber Bucks that spend just like cash at LeClaire Chamber members' businesses!
Friday, May 6, 5:30-8pm: First Friday in downtown LeClaire, IA! Fun, food, and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co.! Starting at 5:30 they will continue their series of pint glasses FREE with any bottle sold while supplies last. Enjoy wine tasting at Wide River Winery Tasting Room. There is live music at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits from 8-11pm. Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm. The Shameless Chocoholic will be open until 7pm.
Restaurant specials and other shops open late, too!
Friday, May 27, 5-8pm: Summer Series live music Fridays starting at Wide River Winery Tasting Room by the Whoozdads.
Saturday, May 28, 1pm: The City of Baton Rouge, the Twilight's dock boat, is turning 100 this year and they are having a party! Come celebrate with the captain and crew at their port in LeClaire, Iowa. They will have a presentation with individuals from the City of LeClaire, Captain Kevin and other honorable guests to provide history, blessings and remarks in regards to this timeless vessel. Light refreshments, guided tours and commemorative gifts will be available.
Historical photos and artifacts will also be on display. This is a FREE event! Please RSVP to [email protected].
Friday, June 3, 5:30-8pm: First Friday in downtown LeClaire, IA! Fun, food, and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co.! Enjoy wine tasting at Wide River Winery Tasting Room and live music in their courtyard, 5-8pm. There is live music at The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits from 8-11pm. Restaurant specials and other shops open late, too!
June
2-4 The Bandit Run ends in LeClaire; www.thebanditrun.com
3 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
3-4 City-wide Garage Sales
11 Second Saturday - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
July
1 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
9 Second Saturday - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
August
5 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
6 Heartland British Auto Fest
11-13 Tug Fest
20 129's 5th Anniversary Party
27 Vettes on the River
September
2 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
10 Second Saturday - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
17 Twilight Dinner Cruise with LeClaire Chamber of Commerce
October
7 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
8 Second Saturday - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
9 Apple Fest
November
4 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
19 Trivia at Civic Center
26 Small Business Saturday
December
2 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
3 First Saturday
2-4 Christmas in LeClaire
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LeClaire, Iowa is located at the intersection of Highway 67/Great River Road and Interstate 80 at exit 306. This charming town is just a scenic 2 minute drive to Lock & Dam 14, just off of highway 67, along the Mississippi River. Lock and Dam 14 is only a few miles from all the LeClaire hotels and is known for some of the BEST eagle watching & photography in the country.
LeClaire is a quaint river town full of historic surprises. LeClaire offers the Twilight Riverboat 2 day Adventures, Mississippi River Distilling Company, The Buffalo Bill Museum, unique shopping and wonderful restaurants, which make LeClaire the must visit town in the Quad Cities area.
LeClaire is only 30 minutes from the Quad Cities International Airport and is also the home base location for Mike Wolfe, owner of "Antique Archaeology" and the host of "American Pickers," a cable TV show on the History Channel.
LeClaire has award winning hotels, guest houses, and bed and breakfasts with views of the Mississippi River.
If you're looking for charming and friendly, the downtown shops in LeClaire will delight you.
Also, If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Tourism Manager at 563-289-4242 x 61135 or email: [email protected]
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LeClaire Information Center
122 N. Cody Road
HOURS:
Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 1-4pm
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Blue Iguana Happy Hour:
Tuesday - Friday from 3-6pm
- 2 for 1 Pints, $3 Wells1/2 off Queso; 1/2 off Ceviche; $5 Nachos
Blue Iguana Daily Meal Deals are now Tuesday - Friday all day long!
- Tuesday: $6 Taco Baskets (chicken or steak)
- Wednesday: $5 Diablo Chicken Salads
- Thursday: $7 Poblano Burgers
- Friday: $5 Half Order of Nachos
- Sundays get a Free Kid's meal with the purchase of an adult entrée!
Blue Iguana New Daily Drink Specials!
- Tuesday: Titos and Tonic $4
- Wednesday: Whiskey Wednesday $5
- Thursday: Margaritas ($3 small / $5 grande)
- Saturday: Sangria Saturday $4 pints / $14 pitchers
LeClaire Community Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG): Join our Youth Services Coordinator every 3rd Thursday of the month from 4-5pm for TAG. Help make the library improve their services and programs for teens AND earn service learning credits for school. Email Emily Arnold at
[email protected]
for more details.
LeClaire Community Library Programming and Activities for All Ages! www.leclaire.lib.ia.us
Re-purposed Sundays from 1:30-3:30 with a different craft each Sunday at Reusable Usables, 322 N. Cody Road. For more information, you can visit their website at www.reusableusables.org or their Facebook page or call (563) 289-3946.
Meals for Seniors at the First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12pm. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call (563) 289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.
Hungry Hobo: Don't forget about our family night special! Get a Baby Bo Meal for $.99 with the purchase of any menu item & a combo pack every Wednesday after 5pm. No coupon required. Not valid with any other offer or promotion. www.hungryhobo.com
Faithful Pilot Cafe On-Going Events:
Happy Hour every day 3-6pm in the bar area only
- Mondays - Half Priced Martinis
- Tuesdays - $5 House Made Margaritas, $3 Guacamole, and $3 Street Tacos
- Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night with Chef prepared feature share plates and Live music from 6-8pm.
- Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11am-2pm www.faithfulpilot.com
Monday and Tuesday is Family Night at
Happy Joe's Pizza
- get the Family Meal for under $20.
www.happyjoes.com
The
Buffalo Bill Museum
is a great place to take visiting family and friends and "free admission" is a benefit of your membership! The gift shop is also a great place to pick up unique items as well as books about local history, "Buffalo Bill" sweatshirts and t-shirts, and other items you can't find elsewhere! The museum Spring and Summer hours: open daily 9am-5pm, and Sundays 12:00-5:00pm.
www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
First Friday of each Month:
First Friday 5:30-8:00pm Downtown LeClaire - beverage and food samples, live music, shops open late, and more!
Monthly Trivia Nights at the LeCl
aire Civic Center benefiting Local Non-Profits. Usually 3rd Saturday of the month: See calendar for details.
Every Friday Night - Karaoke at Sneaky Pete's from 9pm-1am, 207 North Cody Road, 563-289-4277
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