Join us for some fun February events including Trivia, Buffalo Bill's birthday party, and wine tastings! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining year round in LeClaire. Be sure and browse our full calendar of events 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
It's all there in LeClaire!
February
Thursday, February 16, 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. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
February 17-26: Isabel Bloom's
"Loving Our Legacy" celebration. FREE Female Cardinal Ornament with every $45 purchase. Visit their website at
www.ibloom.com
for a complete list of special events that include artist signings, tours, and more!
Friday, February 17, 6pm: Wine Dinner with Wine Specialist Chris Griffin of Dimitri Wines at the Black Watch of Pebble Creek. Enjoy 4 beautifully paired courses of food with worldly wines. Chef Grant will be serving a traditional French menu. 6pm cocktails, 6:30pm first course.
Limited to 40 guests; call 563-332-5072 for reservations.
Saturday, February 18:
Celebrate "Drink Wine Day" with delicious Sangria at Blue Iguana for $4 per pint!
Saturday, February 18, 7pm: Trivia Night in LeClaire is at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road). 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,
smith5grand@gmail.com
Saturday, February 18, 7-10pm:
Party at Green Tree Brewery with live music by Dave Ellis.
Tuesday, February 21, 6-9pm:
Have fun at Green Tree Brewery with the Mallards' Booster Club monthly euchre tournament.
There's friendly cards, raffles, and tons of fun! Half of the total entry fees go back to the players as prize money. Cost is $10 per person. Anyone can join in to help support the local hockey team.
Wednesday, February 22:
Celebrate "National Margarita Day" at Blue Iguana with $3 small & $5 large house Margaritas!
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month they'll be reading Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin. 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. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, February 23, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Books BeTween Bites. Calling everyone in 4th-6th grade! Join us if you like reading, hanging out with cool people, and having fun. Pick up your copy of One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia at the library and join them to discuss the book, eat snacks, and hang out! 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Sunday, February 26, 12-4pm:
Celebrate Buffalo Bill's birthday at the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front Street. Buffalo Bill Cody was born February 26, 1848 in Scott County, Iowa. He was a Pony Express Rider and a civil war hero before starring in his own Wild West Show! Visit other exhibits 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 to the museum for this event. Phone 563-289-5580.
Tuesday, February 28, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Preschool Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - February's theme is Outerspace! 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. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Tuesday, February 28, 5-7pm: Join
129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
March
Wednesday, March 1, 3pm: LeClaire Community Library - Early Release LEGO Club. School's out early? Let your imagination soar at LEGO Club! This program is best for children aged 7 and up. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, March 2, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Biblioteens. Love to talk books? Can't decide what to read? Hungry for tasty treats? Teens in 7th grade and up are invited to the library for a new kind of book club - you pick your own books to read, then we share our most loved (or hated) of the month! 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Friday, March 3, 5:30pm:
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at the Old Mill Guest House, 419 N. Cody Road, (309) 314-7702. Experience the charm of yesteryear in this historic riverboat captain's house. On the river and only steps from the brewery, distillery, winery, and the American Pickers. Booking website:
www.airbnb/rooms/17188914
Friday, March 3, 5-8pm: First Friday in downtown LeClaire, IA. We celebrate First Friday every month of the year! Enjoy fun, food, live music, and shopping in downtown LeClaire! Shops open late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants.
Saturday, March 4, 10:30am:
Quilter Connie Barr Will be presenting a talk on Feedsack Quilts From the 30s at Expressions in Threads. Admission is $5. Call 563-289-1447 for more information and to reserve a spot.
Saturday, March 4, 4:30-6:30pm: The Civic Club
will be having a Baked Potato Bar and Salad Bar Dinner at the LeClaire Civic Center, 127 S. Cody Road. $7; public welcome. Free Karaoke starts at 7pm - bring your music CD.
Sunday, March 5:
Celebrate Cinco de Marcho at Blue Iguana with some fun drink specials!
Thursday, March 9, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Lifelong Learning (Sponsored by Home Bound Healthcare). J
oin them for the Lifelong Learning series - featuring activities, events, and educational presentations geared towards the older adult. This month's is Ways to Reduce Stress. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Saturday, March 11, 11am: LeClaire Community Library - Cooking with Catalina: Desserts.
Learn how to make homemade Chocoflan and Mosaic Jello! Recipe sheets will be given out along with tasty samples. Class size limited to 18. Adults only. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, March 16, 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. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Tuesday, March 21, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Preschool Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library - March's theme is Creepy Crawlies! 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. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Wednesday, March 22, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Cupcake Wars. Come decorate cupcakes at the library! See if you have what it takes to decorate the most delicious/unique/ unusual cupcake ever! They'll provide the cupcakes & toppings (like frosting, candy, sprinkles, & bacon bits). Participants will leave with a tasty treat. Best for ages 10 & up. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month they'll be reading The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. 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. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Thursday, March 30, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Books BeTween Bites. Calling everyone in 4th-6th grade! Join them if you like reading, hanging out with cool people, and having fun. Pick up your copy of Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine at the library and join them to discuss the book, eat snacks, and hang out! 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Friday, March 31, 2pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Take in any device and they will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
April
Friday, April 7, 5-8pm: First Friday in downtown LeClaire, IA. We celebrate First Friday every month of the year! Enjoy fun, food, live music, and shopping in downtown LeClaire! Shops open late and food and drink specials at bars and restaurants.
Saturday, April 29, 4-7pm: Vendor event at the LeClaire Civic Center. Participating vendors are: Tupperware, Partylite, crafts, Mary Kay, massage table, Orgami Owl, Collectors Corner, Dove, Lu La Roe, Traveling Vineyard, and Gliz & Glam.
For more information:
www.facebook.com/areavendorshows/
2017 Winter Hours.
Please call ahead if planning to visit a particular store or if weather is bad.
Closed on Mondays:
Artswork
Bela
Blue Iguana
Crane & Pelican (closed Sunday & Monday)
Dwellings
Letty's Designs & Home Décor
Urban Classic Home
Antique Archaeology
Monday - Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
Bela
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-4pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Blue Iguana
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am-10pm
Sunday 11am-9pm
Buffalo Bill Museum
Monday - Saturday: 9am-4pm
Sunday: Noon-4pm
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee:
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-4pm (occasionally open)
Monday: 10am-5pm
Faithful Pilot
Closed on Sundays
Monday - Saturday: 3-6pm Happy Hour; 5-10pm Dinner
Grasshoppers
Sunday & Monday: Noon-4pm
Tuesday-Thursday: 11am-4pm
Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
Or by appointment.
Isabel Bloom
Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
LeClaire Canning Co.
Monday: 10am-4:30pm
Closed Tuesday-Thursday
Friday - Saturday: 10am-4:30pm
Sunday: 11:30am-4:30pm
Letty's Designs & Home Décor
Closed Monday
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:30am-4:30pm
Mississippi Cottage Antiques
Sunday & Monday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Rock Elm Designs
Thursday & Friday: 11am-5pm
Saturday: 10:30am-5pm
Or by appointment. Call 563-729-1087.
The Shameless Chocoholic
Monday-Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
Urban Classic Home
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 12-4pm
West End Architectural Salvage
Thursday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Wide River Winery Tasting Room
Sunday-Thursday: 11am-5pm
Friday-Saturday: 11am-6 pm
Open until 8pm on First Fridays
2017 Save the Date!
February
18 Trivia at Civic Center, 7pm
21 Bunco at Civic Center, 10am
26 Buffalo Bill's Birthday Party, Noon-4pm
March
3 First Friday
18 Trivia at Civic Center
April
7 First Friday
15 Trivia at Civic Center
22 Cars & Coffee
29 Wine Hop
May
5 First Friday
5 Derby Hat Parade
5-6 Cinco de Mayo at Blue Iguana
20 LiveFit with Lupus "Hills of the QC" Race & Festival
20 Trivia at Civic Center
TBD Cars & Coffee
26-29 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
June
2 First Friday
2 Live music starts at Wide River Winery Tasting Room
2-3 City-wide Garage Sales
TBD Cars & Coffee
17 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
TBD
10th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing for Museum
July
7 First Friday
TBD Cars & Coffee
15 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
August
4 First Friday
5 Heartland British Auto Fest
10-12 Tug Fest
TBD Cars & Coffee
19 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm 3pm
26 Vettes on the River
September
1 First Friday
16 Trivia at Civic Center
TBD Cars & Coffee
TBD Dogtoberfest
16 Twilight Sightseeing Cruises | 11am 1pm
16 Twilight Dinner Cruise with Chamber
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
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