AUGUST
Tuesday, August 15: Blue Iguana is celebrating National Relaxation Day. Have a Paloma with them!
August 17-19: Great sale at West End Architectural Salvage.
30-50% off inventory reduction sale to celebrate their 12 years in business! Open in LeClaire Thursday thru Saturday, 10am-5pm.
Friday, August 18: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Cody Road Tea for $4.
Friday, August 18, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has Barry Cloyd live in their courtyard.
Friday, August 18, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Daniel Stratman.
Friday, August 18, 8pm: Laugh in LeClaire at The Black Watch Room, 3851 195th Streetfeaturing Jim Petersen (emcee) and comedians Josh Alton and Bobby Ray Bunch. Cocktail hour begins at 6:30pm with pizza and appetizer menus available. Laughs start at 8pm. $10 in advance, $12 day of the show. Reserve tickets by calling The Black Watch Room at 563-332-5072.
Friday, August 18, 8-11pm: 129 has live music by Doug Brundies.
Friday, August 18, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Chuck Murphy on their patio.
Saturday, August 19, 8-10am: 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. For more information:
http://bit.ly/2tJP8Ov
Saturday, August 19: 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 1-1/2 hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Riverboat Twilight. These cruises will depart and return from the Port of LeClaire, Iowa. 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, August 19, 4-7pm: Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music by Corey Wallace.
Saturday, August 19, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Bobby Ray Bunch on their patio.
Thursday, August 24: Wine Dinner at the Black Watch Room. Four courses for $50 with Lamadrid Estate Wines. Call 563-332-5072 to reserve your spot.
Friday, August 25: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Pomegranate Whiskey for $4.
Friday, August 25, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has the Black Velvet Band live in their courtyard.
Friday, August 25, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Jef Spradley.
Friday, August 25, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Molly Durnin on their patio.
Saturday, August 26, 8am-4pm: Vettes on the River. Join us for a huge all-Corvette car show on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire! 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? For more information, go to
www.vettesontheriver.com
Saturday, August 26: Check out all the "Hot Spots" for the Corvette participants at Vettes on the River: Aunt Hattie's, Bela, Blue Iguana, Daffodil Row, Divine Dezigns, Isabel Bloom, West End Architectural Salvage, Wide River Winery, and more!
Saturday, August 26: Blue Iguana is enjoying their view of Vettes on the River! Stop up for their $11.99 Bucket Special (5 bottles / Bud, Bud Light, Busch Light, Budweiser, Miller Light & Coors Light).
Saturday, August 26: Divine Dezigns by LauraLee will be offering in-store specials during Vettes on the River for everyone! 15% off every order $35 or above. They have lots of new locally-handcrafted items to check out, and refreshing drinks, treats, candy, and popcorn to munch on while looking at all the fast cars!
Saturday, August 26, 4-7pm: Cody Road Cocktail House
has live music by Doug Brundies.
Saturday, August 26, 7-10pm: Green Tree Brewery has live music by Frankie Joe & the Kinfolk on their patio.
Sunday, August 27, 3-5pm: Wine tasting at Faithful Pilot. 15 wines and snacks for $15. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve your spot.
Tuesday, August 29, 5-7pm: Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
Thursday, August 31, 6pm: Wine Class at Faithful Pilot. Tony Morales brings you Italy! Four flights for $35. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your spot!
Other News:
Football Special at Blue Iguana! $2.50 Miller Light & Coors Light cans 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 August!
- Thursday, August 17, 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! For 7th grade & up.
- Saturday, August 19, 10:30am: LeClaire Community Library-Storytime in the Park. Get ready to sing, dance, and play and join them for this special outdoor storytime at Hollyhock Park! Raining? Come to the library instead.
- Wednesday, August 23, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library-Adult Book Club. This month they will be reading My Brilliant Friend by Elena Farrante Wroblewski. 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, August 25, 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.
SEPTEMBER
Friday, September 1: First Friday in LeClaire. Celebrate First Friday every month of the year! Enjoy fun, food, live music, and shopping in downtown LeClaire! Some shops open late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants. Mississippi River Distilling Company has food and drink samples and specials on their spirits.
- Blue Iguana has Salsa Night with DJ Flacko & Friday's Drink of the Day is the Vida Loca for $4.
- 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Rob Dahms & Gary Pearson of the Night People.
- 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room has Pieces of Candy live in their courtyard.
Saturday, September 2: Enjoy Prime Rib Saturday at Steventon's. Call 563-289-3600 for a reservation.
Friday, September 8: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Long Beach for $4
Friday, September 8, 6-9pm: Steventon's Sunset Concert with Jordan Danielson.
Saturday, September 9, 11am-6pm: Annual Rib-eye Steak Dinner at the LeClaire Civic Center,
127 S. Cody Road.Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at door. Enjoy rib-eye steak, baked potato, green beans, dessert, roll, and drink. Tickets on sale now; contact Connie
563-505-3909 or any club member for tickets.
www.leclairecivicclub.org
Friday, September 15: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Cantaritos for $4
Saturday, September 16: Blue Iguana is celebrating Mexican Independence Day with Buckets of Corona, Corona Light & Dos Equis for $13.99.
Saturday, September 16: Twilight Riverboat Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm
$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. For online cruise reservations, go to:
https://riverboattwilight.starboardsuite.com/choose-date
Saturday, September 16, 5-8pm: Twilight Riverboat Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire, Iowa Chamber of Commerce. Beef brisket 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.
Friday, September 22: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Wanna Iguana for $4
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]
Friday, September 29: Enjoy Blue Iguana's Friday Drink of the Day - Platinum Margarita! (small/$6; large/$8)
Join in on the fun at the LeClaire Community Library in September!
- Saturday, September 2, 11am: LeClaire Community Library - Cooking with Chef Sheena. Learn how to make Lasagna Dip! Recipe sheets will be given out along with tasty samples. Class size limited to 18. Adults only.
- Tuesday, September 5, 6:30am: LeClaire Community Library - Storytime Kickoff. Welcome back storytime and check out their beautiful new picture book shelving! Enjoy a craft, face-painting, and balloon animals afterwards. Best for ages 3-6, though all are welcome.
- Wednesday, September 6, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Crafternoon. Get crafty at the library! This drop-in program is fun for all ages.
- Thursday, September 7, 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.
- Thursday, September 7, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Tinker Lab Button-Making. Turn any image into something wearable and totally unique when you explore the library's new button maker. Try some fun button-making challenges to exercise your creativity. Each participant gets 3 free buttons, and then they are $0.10 apiece. Best for ages 10+.
- Saturday, September 9, 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.
- 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. This month they'll be 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.
2017 Save the Date!
September
1 First Friday
TBD Cars & Coffee
16 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm
16 Twilight Dinner Cruise with Chamber
23 Bags-N-Brews
23 Trivia at Civic Center
October
6 First Friday
8 Apple Fest
21 Trivia at Civic Center
21 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
28 Witches' Walk & Costume Parade
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
