It's shaping up to be a fun and beautiful fall in LeClaire! Join us for Bags-n-Brews, Trivia benefiting the LeClaire Community Library, First Friday, Apple Fest, sightseeing cruises, special wine tastings, live music outdoors, fun events at the Library, and much more! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining, too. Be sure and browse the "save the date" section 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 

 

SEPTEMBER

Now - September 26: Fun Trivia Game! Find Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill at two local shops in LeClaire, take a selfie, and post to Social Media tagging #visitleclaire and @leclaireiowa to win a small prize that can be picked up at the LeClaire Information Center (LIC), 117 South Cody Road. Please show us your social media post at the LIC, and you can retrieve your prize. One prize per customer, please.

Here are your clues: Annie Oakley is hanging out at a downtown shop whose name starts with the same letter as her first name. Buffalo Bill is visiting the "shop on the hill." Can you find them?

Look for your next chance to find them somewhere else on September 27!

 

Now - September 30: Two Gems Boutique has all summer merchandise on clearance at 40% off! 

 

Wednesday, September 20, 6:30pm: Faithful Pilot has live music with Doug Brundies and 1/2 Price Wine Night. 563-289-4156

 

Friday, September 22: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Wanna Iguana for $4

 

Saturday, September 23, 8-11am: Cars and Coffee on the Levee. Bring your favorite ride (any make, model, and year; two, three or four wheels) and join other vehicle enthusiasts on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Be sure to grab coffee & donuts when you get to town. Weather permitting, first in, first parked; no pre-registration.

 

Saturday, September 23: Letty's Designs and Home Décor, LeClaire Canning Company, and Unique Creations and Sassy Pants Boutique are celebrating the First Weekend of Fall! Take a "selfie" with a popular fall character and enter into a drawing to win a combined gift basket from each store totaling $100 in value.

 

Saturday, September 23, 2:30-7pm: Bags-N-Brews on the Levee. $20 per person (includes Beer Tasting and Food - Excludes Tournament). $35 per player (includes Bags Tournament Entry, Beer Tasting, and Food). The Associate Board of Gilda's Club is excited to announce the 5th Annual Bags-N-Brews fundraiser. It will feature great beer samples from local breweries, free food, and an official bags (AKA Cornhole) tournament. There will also be live music, a silent auction/raffle, and other yard games for those not interested in the tournament. Limit 64 teams, 2 people per team. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st ($250 and custom bags boards), 2nd ($100), and 3rd place ($50). Walk-in registrations are welcome but early registration is encouraged as tournament entry spots tend to fill up fast. All proceeds from the event benefit Gilda's Club Quad Cities. All sales are final. Please contact Joy McMeekan at [email protected] or 563-326-7504 for more information or get your tickets here: http://www.gildasclubqc.org/bags-brews/

 

Saturday, September 23, 7pm: Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road); it benefits the LeClaire Community Library. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. Call or email your reservation now to Debbie, 563-349-4403, [email protected]

 

Sunday, September 24, 3-5pm: Faithful Pilot has wine tasting of 15 wines for $15. 563-289-4156

                                          

Sunday, September 24, 2-4pm: LeClaire Civic Club Open House - Serving Free Pie and Ice cream. Public welcome.  This is an opportunity for people to learn more about the Civic Club and the benefits of membership.

 

Tuesday, September 26, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines.
Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!

 

Thursday, September 28, 6pm: Faithful Pilot is hosting Tony's Wine Class. 4 Flights for $35. Topic is everything Tony learned at the wine conference! 563-289-4156

 

Friday, September 29: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Platinum Margarita! (small/$6; large/$8)

 

October

Friday, October 6, 5:00-Midnight: 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.

• Antique Archaeology is open until 6pm.
• Bela is open late with samples of drinks and food.
• Blue Iguana, 6-9pm: Salsa Night at Blue Iguana with DJ Flacko.
• Daffodil Row is open until 8pm.
• Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits, 8-11pm: Live music.
• Mississippi River Distilling Company will have food and cocktail sampling and the release of a NEW seasonal flavor - "Cherry Cobbler Liqueur". Real sweet cherries will mix with their corn spirits for a delicious flavor that's better than Grandma makes!
• Two Gems Boutique is open until 8pm.

Saturday, October 7: Kick It For Cooper - Kickball Tournament! Sponsored by Tug Fest Iowa and LeClaire Adult Kickball League - Vet Plex, 425 N. 3rd Street, LeClaire. All proceeds go to Cooper Drudge, a young man and his family who could use our help since his accident in June. $15 per person/$150 per team (up to 12 on a team - co-ed leagues must have at least 2 women on each team). Kids 5-14 can play from 9-11a.m. with $5 donation. Sign up starts at 8:30am. Silent Auction, Raffles, and 50/50 Drawings. Join us for this fun-filled day and support Cooper! For more information, pre-registration, to donate or volunteer, go to Kickitforcooper-cooperstrongkickballtournament on Facebook.

 

Sunday, October 8, 10am-5pm: Two Gems Boutique is open extended hours for your shopping pleasure before and after Apple Fest!

 

Sunday, October 8, 11am-4pm: Apple Fest on the River. Fun, family event that features apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items on the LeClaire Levee. 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 Carl at [email protected]

 

Thursday, October 12, 6-9pm: Come help the Crane & Pelican Cafe celebrate 8 wonderful years of business by attending their first Wine Dinner. Four courses of delicious food paired with the American Winery of the Year, Bonterra. See the full menu on their website at www.craneandpelican.com  . $60/person includes your food and wine. By reservation only, call today to save your spot - 563-289-8774.

 

Saturday, October 14, 4-7pm: The LeClaire Civic Club is hosting a Chili Supper.

 

Friday, October 20 & Saturday, October 21, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Books for all age groups, DVDs, Audiobooks, and much, more! All proceeds benefit the LeClaire Community Library! Sale will be located in the Community Room and front vestibule. October 20 (10am-5pm) & October 21 (10am-2pm).

 

Saturday, October 21: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm

$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 on the LeClaire Levee. Trip includes captivating Captain's narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date 

 

Saturday, October 21, 7pm: Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) benefits a non-profit group. Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. Call or email in your reservation now to Debbie, 563-349-4403, [email protected]

 

Sunday, October 22, 3-5pm: The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits' Wine Tasting. 15 wines and snacks. $15 per person. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot. www.faithfulpilot.com

 

Saturday & Sunday, October 28 & 29: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am, 1pm, 3pm. $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 on the LeClaire Levee. Trip includes captivating Captain's narration and commanding views of the river, its wildlife, and quaint river towns. Cash bar and Gift Shop available. For online cruise reservations, go to: https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date 

 

Saturday, October 28, 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 4. For more information and pre-register, go to: www.visitleclaire.com 

 

Tuesday, October 31, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!

 

Other News:

Football Special at Blue Iguana! $2 Bud Light Pints during every NFL & college game at Blue Iguana.  

 

Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique has kids' Iowa shirts. They have sizes 6 months to youth size 18/20 in various colors for boys and girls!

 

Join in on the fun at the LeClaire Community Library in September & October!

For more information, contact: LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, 563-289-4242, opt. 4, [email protected]

• Thursday, September 21, 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! Don't forget - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college applications! Best for 7th-12th grade.

• Thursday, September 21, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Slime Science. Explore the science behind slime! Follow two gooey experiments and learn all about the powerful polymers that make slime so much fun. Best for ages 8 and up.

• Tuesday, September 26, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Junior Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library! September's theme is All About Me. Attend a fun storytime followed by hands-on exploratory stations. This program is best for ages 3-7.

• Wednesday, September 27, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. Reading Digging to America by Anne Tyler.  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.

• Friday, September 29, 2pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and we will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts. 2:00pm-3:30pm.

• Saturday, September 30, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Storytime in the Park. Join them for a special outdoor storytime in Hollyhock Park! Listen to stories, sing, and dance before enjoying a special treat. Raining? Come to the library instead.

• Monday, October 1, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Food for Fines. During the month of October, the LeClaire Community Library will accept donations of non-perishable food & household supplies in lieu of cash payments for overdue library materials. Accounts will be credited $1.00/per donated item. All proceeds benefit the Hope Church Community Food Pantry. Credit will NOT be applied to charges for items which were lost, damaged, or missing.

• Wednesday, October 4, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - LEGO Club. Robots? Aliens? Flying cars? Find out what building challenge is waiting for you at LEGO Club! This program is best for children ages 7 and up.

• Thursday, October 5, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Mini Makers. Sensory play encourages toddlers to explore and get to know the world around them. Come 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.

• Thursday, October 5, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Tinker Lab (Green Screen). Have you ever wanted to go deep-sea diving? Climb to the top of a mountain? Fly through the clouds in the sky? Now is your chance! Learn how to make jaw-dropping videos using a green screen. Best for ages 10+.

• Friday, October 6, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Most Haunted Places in Iowa with Paranormal Investigator, Chad Lewis. From phantom creatures prowling the woods to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard! Complete with photos, case history, eyewitness accounts, ghost lore, and directions to haunted sites in Iowa.

• Monday, October 9, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Friends of the Library Silent Auction. Stop in between October 9 and October 21 to bid in the Friends' Silent Auction! The person with the highest bid at the end of the auction will be notified on October 23. Payment for the item is due at pick up (cash or check only, please!). All proceeds go to supporting and funding library projects, programs, the purchase of materials, and much, much more!

• Tuesday, October 10, 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 free pizza! This program is best for ages 12-18.

• Monday, October 16, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Seasonal Scenery with Burt Gearhart. Join local photographer Burt Gearhart as he shares his fantastic photos of the City of LeClaire through the seasons! No RSVP needed, but limited seating is expected to fill up fast!

• Thursday, October 19, 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! Don't forget - your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.

• Thursday, October 19, 6pm: LeClaire Community Library - Mad Mixture with the Grout Museum. Release your inner mad scientist and watch a presenter from the Grout Museum explore different kinds of science! Make your own mad mixture after the mind-boggling science demonstrations. This program is for all ages.

• Friday, October 20, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Friends of the Library Semi-Annual Book Sale. Books for all age groups, DVDs, Audiobooks, and much, much, more! All proceeds benefit the LeClaire Community Library! Sale will be located in the Community Room and front vestibule. October 20 (10am - 5pm) & October 21 (10am - 2pm).

• Saturday, October 21, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Pumpkin Palooza. Celebrate Friends of the Library Week with this fun-filled family program! Come to the library to enjoy storytime immediately followed by outdoor pumpkin painting, scary story reading, candy eating, and more! Put on your Halloween costume and join them Saturday, October 21 from 10:30 to 12:30pm.

• Tuesday, October 24, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Junior Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - October's theme is Fire Safety! Enjoy 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.

• Wednesday, October 25, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month they'll be reading A Great Reckoning by Louise Penny. 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, October 27, 2pm: 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.

• Saturday, October 28 at 11am: LeClaire Community Library - DIY Holiday Gift Glass Blocks. Jenn will teach you how to make "gifts" out of glass blocks! Adults Only. Class size limited to 12.

 

2017 Save the Date!

November

3          First Friday

18        Trivia at Civic Center

25        Small Business Saturday

December

1          First Friday

1-3      Christmas in LeClaire          

2          Ugly Christmas Sweater 5K Run/Walk

2          First Saturday