Summer just keeps on going in LeClaire with 129's 5th anniversary party, new business ribbon cutting, Vettes on the River, live music, wine tastings, and much more! LeClaire is a wonderful place to enjoy shopping, touring, wining, dining, and entertaining out-of-town guests! You can even enjoy a 1.5 hour sightseeing cruise on the Twilight Riverboat - make your reservations online today! Be sure and read the news all the way to the end for store specials!
AUGUST
Thursday, August 18, 6pm: Wine Dinner and "Somm Off" at the Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. Chef Robert Day will bring you a five-course dinner while two wine specialist bring their talents of who can pair the best wine. You will decide the winner! $70; call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
www.faithfulpilot.com
Friday, August 19, 5-8pm: Live music at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room in their courtyard by Ed James.
www.wideriverwinery.com
Friday, August 19, 6-9pm: Live music at Steventon's. Sunset Concert by Dan Peart out on the deck.
www.steventons.com
Saturday, August 20, 8-10am: Cars and Coffee on the Levee.
Bring your favorite ride and join us on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. There is no registration fee and parking is "first in, first parked."
Saturday, August 20, 10am-4pm: Welcome to LeClaire's newest business,
Letty's Flirty Flowers at 110 N. Cody Road! They are hosting an open house all day with a LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 10am. 20% off fall swags. Enter for a chance to win a great door prize! Come check out their new line of purses, jewelry, scarves and home decor. They are also featuring local artists with handmade jewelry and metal art work.
Saturday, August 20, 3-11pm: Join 129 to help them celebrate their 5th Anniversary!
Wine Tasting: 3-5pm / Cookout 5-8pm / Live Music by Bobby Bunch 8-11pm
Friday & Saturday, August 26-27: Expressions in Threads is hosting an Anita Goodesign Machine Embroidery Party. Learn step-by-step how to create projects like quilt blocks, freestanding lace, zippered bags, cutwork, and so much more! Have fun shopping with special pricing, seeing sneak peeks of upcoming releases, winning prizes and experiencing the hands-on team-sewing environment. Call 563-289-1447 for more information and to register.
Friday, August 26 & Saturday, August 27, 11am-4pm: "Flutter" a women's contemporary clothing and accessories shop will open in The Old Mill House at 419 N. Cody Rd. in LeClaire. A wide selection of today's fashions will be available at the boutique which is a spinoff of Flutter in downtown Moline. Look for Flutter to be open most weekends through September (watch for signs and announcements for exact dates of operation).
309-517-6023
Friday, August 26, 5-8pm: Live music at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room
in their courtyard by The Ripplers.
Friday, August 26, 6-9pm: Live music at Steventon's. Sunset Concert by Tucker & Douglas out on the deck.
Saturday, August 27: Vettes On The River. This is an all-Corvette car show. Proceeds are donated to local Quad Cities' Veterans' organizations. Corvettes come from all over the country to gather along the Mighty Mississippi River in LeClaire and show off their pride and joy all while supporting our Veterans. Want to show off your Corvette? Click here for registration:
http://vettesontheriver.com/registration/
- 8am - Gates Open (First Come - First Served parking)
- 8am - Big Dave & Holly's serving breakfast at the pavilion
- 11am - Color Guard Flag Ceremony
- 11:30am - Cosmic Dance Band takes the stage
- 3pm - Awards Presentation
Tuesday, August 30, 5-7pm: Join
129 for their "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
Wednesday, August 31, 5-8pm: Live music at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room
in their courtyard by Corey Wallace.
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 2, 5:30-8pm: First Friday
- Mississippi River Distilling Co - signature cocktails and appetizer samples.
- Wide River Winery Tasting Room - Live music from 5-8pm in the courtyard by Pieces of Candy.
- Riverside Church - "Chalk the Block" and FREE smores 5-8pm.
- Steventon's - Music on the Deck from 6-9pm by Jordan Danielson.
- Blue Iguana - Salsa Night and Live Music, DJ Flako 6-9pm.
- Isabel Bloom will be open until 7pm.
- Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Live music 8-11pm.
- Other specials and businesses open late!
Friday, September 2, 6-9pm: Live music at Steventon's. Sunset Concert by Jordan Danielson out on the deck.
Saturday, September 10, 11am & 1pm: Second Saturday - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises. $16 adults, $8 children (4-12), Free 3 & under. 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. Online reservations recommended - these cruises WILL SELL OUT! Go to:
https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
Jones St Java House has boxed lunches available for purchase to bring on the cruise. Next sightseeing cruise date is October 8.
Saturday, September 10, 11am-7pm: LeClaire Civic Club's Annual Ribeye Steak Dinner,
127 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, Iowa. $12 per person / $10 advance tickets available by calling 563-639-4621. In addition to indoor seating and take-out options, the club will be providing seating under tents adjacent to its riverfront parking lot. The dinner includes steak, beverage, vegetable, baked potato, fresh rolls, and dessert. Proceeds benefit the charitable activities which include a benevolent fund, support of local not-for-profits through trivia nights, contributions to community improvement projects, food drives, and other activities. For more information: Dan Morrell, Dinner Chairperson, 563-579-4126
Monday September 12, 6-8pm:
Join Bierstube in LeClaire for a fun Picasso's Pallet pARTy! For only $35, you'll be instructed step-by-step to paint a darling pumpkin on a blank 16x20 canvas. When you prepay with the below link, you will automatically receive $5 OFF!
http://www.picassospalette-quadcities.com/upcoming-parties
OR
bring a friend and both of you will receive $5 off! Enter your name into a drawing to paint for free at this pARTy! Your fee will be waived if your name is drawn! Call 563-289-2121 for more information.
Saturday, September 17, 5-8pm: Twilight Riverboat Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Prime rib dinner and cruise is $45; cash bar. Boarding starts at 4:30pm; cruise starts at 5pm. Tickets are available for sale at First Central State Bank and Blackhawk Bank & Trust. For more information please contact: Debbie Mulvania at 563-289-2265.
Sunday, September 18, 2-5:30pm: Dogtoberfest at Bierstube, 1001 Canal Shore Drive SW. Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs. Raffle items, auction, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to Crow Creek Dog Park. Free admission. 563-289-2121.
LeClaire Public Library Events:
- September 7, 3pm: Early Release Crafternoon
- September 8, 10am: Lifelong Learning (Sponsored by Home Bound Healthcare)
- September 9, 4:45pm: After Hours Fort Night Glowstravanganza
- September 15, 5:3pm: Bilbioteens (Young Adult Book Club)
- September 15, 6:30pm: Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
- September 17, 11am: Storytime in the Park
- September 19, 6pm: Write for Your Life (Writing Workshop)
- September 22, 6pm: Preschool Explorers
- September 28, 6:30pm: Adult Book Club
- September 29, 4:30pm: Book BeTWEEN Bites (Kids' Book Club)
- September 29, 6pm: Author Reading and Q&A
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News & Special Offers
Decades carries local honey, maple syrup, and a great variety of Wisconsin cheeses including cheese curds!
Dwellings will be open on Mondays through the Holidays from 10am-3pm in addition to their regular hours of 10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Come see their fresh look and all new fall décor!
Stop in to see some new fall pieces just released at
Isabel Bloom! You will love their Oak Leaf Dish and Multicolored Corn! And be sure to check out their Sports Fan Jersey (personalization available) and Football ornaments.
There's a lot happening at Isabel Bloom!
LeClaire Olive Oil Co. is carrying gelato Italian ice cream! Flavors will vary including Italian Pistachio, Triple Dark Chocolate, Tiramisu, White Chocolate Raspberry, Creme de Menthe, Cookie Dough, Stracciatella, Toasted Coconut Almond Fudge, Raspberry Sorbetto, Mango Sorbetto and Lemon Sorbetto (6 flavors at a time will be available). Their regular hours are 10am-6pm.
Visit L
ibations 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.
Picker's Paradise Flea Market - now open! Antiques, collectibles, handmade, vintage, junk and more! Open during the summer months; 8am-2pm. Located in the storage units behind Zaruba's and Aunt Hattie's (110 S. Cody Road, between Wisconsin & Dodge Streets).
August
20 Cars & Coffee
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
18 Dogtober Fest; Rain date September 25
October
7 First Friday, 5:30-8pm
8 Second Saturday - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises
9 Apple Fest
29 Witches' Walk
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
