It's All There...In LeClaire!

Join us for fun in LeClaire! We are open all year round, so join us for winter sales, bald eagle watching, Antifreeze 2018, wine tastings, fun events at the Library, First Friday, and much more! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining, too! Be sure and browse the "news" and "save the date" sections at the end of this e-news and start making plans to #VisitLeClaire all year! More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at: www.visitleclaire.com
 
January 2018
Friday, January 19, 5pm: D's Smokin' BBQ & Taphouse Grand Opening. Check out their BBQ and enjoy some drink and food specials and giveaways. 106 South Cody Road, 563-729-1143.
 
Friday, January 19, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery. Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and can win free beer!
 
Saturday, January 20: Celebrate National Cheese Lover's Day. Get 1/2 OFF a Queso appetizer at Blue Iguana!
 
Saturday, January 20, 6:30pm: LeClaire Civic Club is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser for the Glendale
Cemetery. Call Debbie, 563-349-4403, or email smith5grand@gmail.com to book a table.
 
Saturday, January 20, 7:30pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company has Cocktail Cinema - showing The Big Lebowski. Purchase one of their great cocktails and enjoy some free popcorn!
 
Saturday, January 20, 7:30-10:30pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Tony Hoeppner and Friends.
 
Tuesday, January 23, 7-11am: D's Smokin' BBQ & Taphouse is starting to serve breakfast Tuesday thru Sunday! Find the menu on Facebook.
 
Wednesday, January 24, 6:30-9pm: Faithful Pilot has live music by Bobby Ray Bunch and 1/2 price bottles of wine.
 
Thursday, January 25, 6pm: Faithful Pilot's Wine Class. California Slugfest - Lodi vs Paso vs Napa vs Sonoma. A must attend wine event. Tony Morales walks you through a 4 wine flight while their culinary team prepares small bites of food.
 
Friday, January 26, 8pm: Green Tree Brewery. Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and can win free beer!
 
Saturday, January 27, 2-6pm: Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House are hosting a big outdoor party called "ANTI-FREEZE 2018". You won't want to miss it - music on the patio, ice luges, hot cocktails, and tons of fun. Join them for the first of what they hope will become an epic annual event!
 
Saturday, January 27, 7-10pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Frankie Joe and Kinfolk.
 
Tuesday, January 30, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
 
Wednesday, January 31, 6:30-9pm: Faithful Pilot has live music by Frankie Jo Wilderman and 1/2 price bottles of wine.
 
February
February 2-11: Isabel Bloom has "New In Bloom". New January thru March, 2018 releases will be available for purchase.  AND you can earn a FREE Heart Pick with every $50 purchase from February 2-11.
 
Friday, February 2, 5pm-Midnight: First Friday. Don't let the cold slow you down - First Friday is on all winter! Enjoy fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, live music at Mississippi River Distilling Co., Faithful Pilot & Green Tree Brewery, restaurant specials, and some shops open late.
  • Bela is open until 7pm.
  • Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, 8-11pm: Live music by Jordan & Jef.
  • Green Tree Brewery
  • LeClaire Olive Oil Company is open late.
  • Mississippi River Distilling Company will have food and cocktail sampling and the Cody Road Cocktail House is open until midnight. Live music by Lewis Knudsen from 7-10pm. Free food and drink samples from 5-8pm.
  • Razzleberries is open late.
  • Royal-Tea is open until 8pm.
Saturday, February 3, 7:30-10:30pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by the Greg & Rich Acoustic Duo.
 
Saturday, February 10, 2-5pm: LeClaire Cocoa Crawl. Find delectable chocolate treats at many of LeClaire's businesses. Some will be offering free samples; some will be offering special pricing on some great chocolate items all day! More information to come.
  • Samples:Bela has chocolate fondue.D's Smokin' BBQ & Taphouse has pork belly with chocolate infused BBQ sauce.Green Tree Brewery has Chocolate Cherry Stout beer.Jones St Java House has samples of their gourmet hot chocolate.Royal-tea has dark chocolate peppermint tea, chocolate monkey, velvet, and vanilla berry truffle.Wide River Winery has hot chocolate wine.
  • Discounts:Blue Iguana has their Chocolate White Russian for $4.Crane & Pelican Café will be serving an amazing hot fudge on their ice cream for no additional charge.Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House has $2 off their Black Forest Hot Chocolate cocktail.
     
     
  • Shopping Specials:Isabel Bloom is celebrating "New In Bloom" Feb 2-11.  New January thru March, 2018 releases will be available for purchase.  Also, customers will earn a FREE Heart Pick with every $50 purchase during this promotion. Roxanne's Trendy Treasures has Valentine's Day Chocolates.The Shameless Chocoholic is offering a limited edition Hot Cocoa Truffle.
Wednesday, February 14, 5-10pm: Valentines Day Dinner at Faithful Pilot. 3 courses; $65 per person. Menu coming soon.
 
Wednesday, February 14, 6pm or 8pm: Crane & Pelican Café Special Valentine Dinner - 3 courses for $39.95. See the menu at www.craneandpelican.com, then call 563-289-8774 to reserve a table. 563-289-8774.
 
Sunday, February 25, Noon-4pm: Join the Buffalo Bill Museum to celebrate the birthday of their native son Buffalo Bill Cody. Buffalo Bill Cody was born February 26, 1846 in Scott County, Iowa. Buffalo Bill was a Pony Express Rider and a civil war hero before staring in own Wild West Show! Also visit the other great exhibits at the museum such as: the Lone Star, a wooden hull steam powered paddle wheel, Native American artifacts, and exhibits featuring 1900's ladies fashion, life on Mississippi, riverboat pilots, a 1939 Chris Craft speed boat and many more fascinating displays. Free admission for this event. 
 
Other News:
Bela's winter hours for January are Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday Noon-4pm. They have lots of new inventory on the way.
 
Blue Iguana is closed on Mondays until spring. Football Special - $2 Bud Light Pints during every NFL game. 
 
D's Smokin' BBQ & Taphouse is now serving breakfast starting on January 23 - Tuesday thru Sunday! Find the menu on Facebook.
 
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee is  continuing their 50% off sale through the end of January - 50% off furniture, children's, and items in the rustic room.
 
Expressions in Threads' January clearance sale runs thru Wednesday, January 24, with new markdowns. Spring merchandise is rolling in, so they need to make room for the new goods!
 
Grasshopper's has 50% off Christmas items. Winter Hours are Sunday-Thursday 12-4pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-5pm. Or call for an appointment - 563-289-4652.


Isabel Bloom in LeClaire is closed on Sundays during January.
 
Mississippi Cottage Antiques' winter hours are 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday and Monday. During bad weather they will post a notice on their door of unexpected closings. They have lots of military items for collectors. They also  have original art from local artists and unique antique items from delicate glass to mission furniture. Their store is a journey worth taking, and the coffee is always hot!
 
Join the Mississippi River Distilling Company and Cody Road Cocktail House "Cocktail Cruise!" If you've been to the Cody Road Cocktail House, you know how exciting and somewhat overwhelming the giant wall of cocktail choices can be. They always have 20 different feature cocktails on the menu. It's a tough choice because they are all delicious! Once you've tried one and you love it, then it's hard to veer off from a home run and try another. They want to encourage you to take a tour of all the cocktails on the menu. Each of the 20 cocktails will be numbered on the "Cocktail Cruise" card. Order each cocktail and have your card stamped. Fill it up and get free stuff and discounts in their store. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more information.
 
Roxanne's Trendy Treasures is open  Friday, Saturday and Sunday thru February. Winter BLOW OUT happening now - making room for spring merchandise!
 
The Shameless Chocoholic has  winter hours - Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm; Sundays Noon-4pm. Their extended hours for Valentine's Day start on February 9 - February 9-10 10am-7pm, February 11 11am-4pm, February 12-14 10am-7pm. 

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, so they are taking orders for their hand dipped Chocolate Covered Strawberries. 4 ct $9.99; 8 ct $19.99; 12 ct $29.99. Pick up dates are February 12, 13, or 14.  Call 563-289-1339 or email theshamelesschocoholic@gmail.com  Order early; berries will be limited!
 
Two Gems Boutique's winter sale continues thru January 26 - 30% off all Two Gems Jewelry and women's tops. Closed for market January 27-31.
 
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique winter hours: Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; they are open Thursday 11am-3pm, Friday 11am-3pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.
 
Join in on the fun at the LeClaire Community Library this winter!
For more information, contact: LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, 563-289-4242 , opt. 4, afry@leclaireiowa.gov
 
  • Monday - Saturday, Now - February 28, ALL DAY: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Reading BINGO. Stop in at the Library and sign up for Winter Reading BINGO! Each BINGO square contains a reading/library activity. Every BINGO will earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing! Cover the entire card for a Blackout BINGO to earn a special prize! Grand prizes will be awarded in every age group. The program runs from January 2 - February 28.
  • Tuesdays, January 23 and 30, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Evening Playgroup. Beat the winter blues with a fun, self-guided evening of free play at the library! In addition to their fun play area and early literacy stations, they will also have special storytime toys set out to enjoy. This group is best for ages 3-6, though all are welcome. Stop in and socialize with other families, browse through their picture books, and maintain your storytime routine every Tuesday in January at 6:30pm.
  • Wednesdays, January 24 and 31, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Toddle Time Playgroup. Beat the winter blues with a fun, self-guided morning of free play at the library! In addition to their fun play area and early literacy stations, they will also have special storytime toys set out to enjoy. This group is best for ages 0-3, though all are welcome. Stop in and socialize with other families, browse through their picture books, and maintain your storytime routine every Wednesday and Thursday in January at 10:30am.
  • Thursdays, January 18 and 25, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Toddle Time Playgroup. Beat the winter blues with a fun, self-guided morning of free play at the library! In addition to their fun play area and early literacy stations, they will also have special storytime toys set out to enjoy. This group is best for ages 0-3, though all are welcome. Stop in and socialize with other families, browse through their picture books, and maintain your storytime routine every Thursday in January at 10:30am.
  • Thursday, January 18, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library -Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan cool events, request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what's happening at the library! This meeting will be self-guided. Don't forget - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.
  • Thursday, January 18, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Mostly True Tales with Spinsby & Wales. Join them in an ongoing series of LeClaire history talks hosted by local history keepers, Dick Wales and Marie Spinsby. These will be treated as a community dialogue - so bring your memories, photographs, and any questions you might have about LeClaire's history! This session will focus on Marie Spinsby's "Construction of I-80 Bridge."
  • Wednesday, January 24, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library -Adult Book Club. This month we'll be reading Beartown by Fredrik Backman. Books are available at the library's circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through their RiverShare Digital Library Catalog.
  • Friday, January 26, 2-3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and they will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
  • Monday - Saturday, February 1-28: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Reading BINGO. There is still time to stop in and sign up for Winter Reading BINGO! Each BINGO square contains a reading/library activity. Every BINGO will earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing! Cover the entire card for a Blackout BINGO to earn a special prize! Grand prizes will be awarded in every age group. The program runs from January 2 - February 28.
  • Thursday, February 1, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Sensory play encourages toddlers to explore and get to know the world around them. Go to the library to make a mess, have fun, and experience new things on the first Thursday of every month. This program is best for ages 10 months to 3 years.
  • Wednesday, February 7, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Crafternoon. Go get crafty at the library! This free, drop-in program is fun for all ages.
  • Thursday, February 8, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Tinker Lab: Weaving & Crocheting. Learn all about how to use a loom and crochet hooks! These materials will be available all month long, but this is the best chance for newbies to get some hands-on instruction. Best for ages 10 and up.
  • Thursday, February 8, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Mostly True Tales with Spinsby & Wales. Come to the fourth in an ongoing series of LeClaire history talks hosted by local history keepers, Dick Wales and Marie Spinsby, and moderated by library director Ellen Miller. The series focuses on 20th century LeClaire, features special guests, and is treated as a community dialogue - so bring your memories, photographs, and any questions you might have about LeClaire's history! This event will focus on the Ever Evolving LeClaire Levee and History of Martin Tile.
  • Saturday, February 10, 11am: LeClaire Community Library - Crafting with Jenn: Purse Mini Scrapbooks. Jenn Voss will teach you how to make mini scrapbooks! No registration necessary, but class size is limited to 16. Adults and teens only.
  • Tuesday, February 13, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Biblioteens. Come to the library on the second Tuesday of every month to share what you've been reading (whether you loved it or hated it), learn about new books, hang out, and have some delicious snacks! This program is best for ages 12-18.
  • Thursday, February 15, 4:30pm - Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan cool events, request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what's happening at the library! Don't forget - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.
  • Tuesday, February 20, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Junior Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - February's theme is Shadows! Come in for a fun storytime and hands-on exploratory stations. This program will take the place of Family Storytime and is best for children aged 3-7.
  • Thursday, February 22, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Charlotte Blake Alston, Storyteller. Charlotte Blake Alston breathes life into traditional and contemporary stories from African and African American Traditions. Stories were the way the beliefs, mythology, cultural identity, history, and shared community values of a people were taught and preserved - and this tradition continued when Africans were brought to America. Stories and songs are best suited for intermediate, high school, and college/adult audiences. Event sponsored by Quad City Arts.
  • Friday, February 23, 2-3:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and they will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts.
  • Monday, February 26, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Escape Room: Stolen Goods. Try your hand at cracking codes, solving mysteries, and claiming delicious prizes! The library's spin on the ever popular escape rooms will require teamwork, patience, and brain power - do you have what it takes? Ages 8-15 are encouraged to come in to show what they are made of!
  • Wednesday, February 28, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month they'll be reading The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan. Books are available at the library's circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog.
 
2018 Save the Date!

February
2    First Friday
10  Cocoa Crawl, 2-5pm

March
2    First Friday

April
6    First Friday
28  Wine Hop

May
4    First Friday
25-28        Twilight Sightseeing Cruises

June
1    First Friday
1-2            Citywide Garage Sales
16  Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
23  Food Truck Fight

July
6    First Friday
21  Twilight Sightseeing Cruises

August
3    First Friday
4    Heartland British Auto Fest
9-11          Tug Fest
18  Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
25  Vettes on the River

September
7    First Friday
15  Twilight Sightseeing Cruises

October
5    First Friday
14  Apple Fest
20  Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
27  Witches' Walk

November
2    First Friday
24  Shop Small Saturday

December
7    First Friday
8    First Saturday
7-9            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: info@visitleclaire.com  
 
Free Wireless Internet Access is available to visitors downtown at Happy Joe's Pizza, the LeClaire Information Center, or the LeClaire Community Library (3rd and Wisconsin), which has 7 public access computers.
 
If you have any questions or need more information, visit  www.visitleclaire.com or contact us at info@visitleclaire.com.   


 
LeClaire Information Center
117 South Cody Road
Open 7 days a week
12-3pm
Weather Permitting

Voted Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Guest in the 2017 Quad City Times Reader's Choice Poll for the 6th year in a row!
 
Go to 
www.visitleclaire.com for details on everything that is going on in LeClaire, Iowa throughout the year.
 
  
On-Going Events:


LeClaire Rec Center Events See www.leclairereccenter.com   for details
 
NEW Blue Iguana Specials!

Daily soups are back at Blue Iguana and you can have them with the daily special.  Specials come with your choice of beans, papas fritas, rice, or the soup of the day.
  • Monday - $5 Cheese Quesadilla (add Chicken $2 / Steak $3); Soup - Creme de Poblano
  • Tuesday - $6 Campechano Tacos (2); Soup - Enchilada Tortilla
  • Wednesday - $5 Diablo Chicken Salad; Soup - Roasted Veggie Fiesta
  • Thursday - $6 Chicken Enchiladas (2); Soup - Chipotle Chicken
  • Friday - $6 Half Torta Ahogada; Soup - Mexican Style Chili

NEW Blue Iguana Drink Specials!

  • Monday - Margaritas 16oz $3 / 24oz $5
  • Tuesday - Titos & Tonic $4 
  • Wednesday - Wells $4 or MRDC Whiskey $5
  • Thursday - Beans & Rice $5
  • Friday - Bartenders Choice $4
  • Saturday - Sangria $4 Pints | $14 Pitchers
  • Sunday - LeClaire Iceberg $3.50

LeClaire Community Library Programming and Activities for All Ages! www.leclairelibrary.org 

LeClaire Community Library Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. All teens are welcome, and don't forget - your attendance earns you Service Learning Hours! Email Bailey Keimig at bkeimig@leclaireiowa.gov for more details.


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 Hours:
Monday-Friday 3-10pm;
Saturday 11am -11pm;
Sunday closed 

Weekly Specials:
- Happy Hour: - Monday-Saturday 3-6pm; 1/2 off shareables; $2 domestics; $5 wine 
- Tuesday: Taco Tuesday - $5 Margaritas, $3 Tacos
- Wednesday: 1/2 Price wine night; Live Music 6:30-9pm
- Last Thursday of the Month: Wine Class; 4 Flights $35
- First Friday: Live Music 8-11pm


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! WINTER HOURS: open Monday - Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm, and Sundays 12:00-4:00pm. 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