We are excited to share that LeClaire has been chosen as the "Best Place to Take Out-of-town Guests" in the Quad City Times Readers' Choice survey for the FIFTH year in a row! LeClaire is a wonderful place to enjoy shopping, touring, wining, dining, and entertaining. Join us this month for a dinner cruise on the Twilight Riverboat, live music, wine tastings, Dogtoberfest, and much more! Be sure and read the news all the way to the end for store specials. More information about LeClaire, Iowa, can be found on our website at:
www.visitleclaire.com
SEPTEMBER
Thursday, September 15: Wine With Friends at
Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. Join them in the FP Bar with your favorite bottle of wine to share. Fun and casual event of wineos. Enjoy wonderful wines with Chef Robert's menu. Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.
Friday, September 16: It's Mexican Independence Day and
Blue Iguana has $1 off bottles of any Mexican beer.
Friday, September 16, 5-8pm: Live music at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room
in their courtyard by Corey Wallace. H.C Wallace is a songwriter who puts his passion and study of music to work in his original pieces. His body of original works covers blues, jazz, rock and classical styles.
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. Rain date is September 25. 563-289-2121.
Thursday, September 22: SOMM OFF WINE DINNER at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. Two wine specialists go head-to-head pairing their best wine with Chef Robert's five-course menu.
2 Wine Specialists | 5 Courses | 10 Wines | $70. Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.
Friday, September 23, 5-8pm: Live music at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room
in their courtyard by Black Velvet Band. The Black Velvet Band performs traditional and contemporary Irish songs, Americana, folk and original compositions. Fueled by beer-especially when it's free-the Black Velvet Band generates a reckless energy in their performances, occasionally sending audiences into fits of polite applause, and regularly to the bar for more beer. Formed in the 1970s, the Black Velvet Band began as a good excuse for friends to get together, raise a pint or two and make merry!
Saturday, September 24, 8-11am: 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."
Sunday, September 25, 3-5pm: Wine Tasting at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits. 15 Wines | Snacks | $15. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your glass.
Tuesday, September 27, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
Thursday, September 29, 6pm: Ultimate Wine Experience at Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits.
Red Blends | 5 Pairings | $35. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your glass.
Friday, September 30, 5-8pm: Live music at the Wide River Winery Tasting Room in their courtyard by Pieces of Candy. This young band offers a sound that is contemporary, yet keeps the essence of music past. Though the band is known for its soulful male vocalists, it is anchored by the collaborative genius of its blues driven guitarist, funky rhythm section and sultry horns. The band formed in 2010 and were awarded 1st place in the 2011 Iowa Blues Challenge.
LeClaire Public Library Events in September:
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
OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 4: Celebrate National Taco Day at
Blue Iguana. $2 OFF Taco Dinners!
Friday, October 7, 5:30-8pm: First Friday. Fun food and cocktail sampling at the Mississippi River Distilling Co., wine tasting at Wide River Winery, live music at Faithful Pilot, restaurant specials, and many shops open late.
Friday, October 7, 6-9pm: First Friday in LeClaire is Salsa Night at
Blue Iguana with DJ Flacko.
Saturday, October 8, 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 or call 800-331-1467. Jones St Java House has boxed lunches available for purchase to bring on the cruise.
Sunday, October 9, 11am-4pm: Apple Fest on the River. Fun, family event that features apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items including pie, strudel, scones, and cupcakes. There will be a truckload of pumpkins and gourds. Other vendors include kettle corn and a wide variety of unique craft and gift items. The LeClaire Lions Club will be selling Chili, Brats, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, and Pork Chop Sandwiches. The QC Antique Car Club will be displaying their cars, and there will be a "Kids Only" area for a small fee. Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping, dining, and touring. For more information, contact boehlb@hotmail.com
Saturday, October 29, 11:30am: Witches' Walk and Costume Parade.
Free Family Fun on the Levee in LeClaire, Iowa! Registration for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. Enter to have your costume judged or just join the parade. There will be kids' activities before the parade and candy and "Trunk or Treat" during the parade. Rain date is November 5. For more information, go to www.visitleclaire.com
News & Special Offers
Quad City Times Readers' Choice Awards of 2016
LeClaire and many of their great businesses were recognized in this year's awards!
1st Place Winners:
Best Place to Take Out of Town Guest - LeClaire, Iowa
Best Gift Shop - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium
Runner Up:
Gift Shop - Unique Recycled Creations & Gifts
Boat Sales/Service - Grace Marine
Winery - Wide River Winery
Deli - Hungry Hobo
Outdoor Dining - Bierstube
Honorable Mention:
Gift Shop - Isabel Bloom
Summer Festival - Tug Fest
Brewery - Green Tree Brewery
Chocolate - The Shameless Chocoholic
Pizza & Buffet - Happy Joe's
Home Furnishing Store - Dwellings
Resale Shop - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium
Place to Take Out of Town Guest - Mississippi River Distilling Co.
Football Season is here and
Blue Iguana will have $2.50 Miller Lite & Coors Light cans during all NFL & College football games.
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!
Isabel Bloom's new Fall items are here! Stop in to see their new Oak Leaf dish, Multicolored Corn, Cornucopia, and Trick or Treat designs. Be sure to check out their Sports Fan Jersey (personalization available) and Football ornaments. There's a lot happening at Isabel Bloom!
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.
Steventon's will be participating in the March of Dimes Signature Chefs' Auction on October 20. Check out the March of Dimes website for more information.
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
