Spring is just around the corner, so join us for some fun March events including First Friday 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
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 7
th
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:
Hurry into Letty's Design & Home Décor for 30% off storewide and a small fresh wrapped bouquet with purchase of $50 or more. Also, pre-order your stylish Easter centerpiece to show up as the family favorite! Unique designs are sure to wow the family. Call us to order at 563-289-2359
www.lettysdesigns.com
Friday, March 3, 5:30pm:
LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at the Old Mill Guest House, 419 N. Cody Road, (309) 314-7702. Open House is 5:30-6:30pm - everyone is welcome! 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, 5:30-8pm: 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.
- Bela is offering free samples of mocha / chai tea.
- Divine Dezigns by LauraLee is open until 6pm and giving out wine samples. Also, 15% OFF all purses, bags, and t-shirts!
- Faithful Pilot has live music by Doug Brundies from 8-11pm.
- Green Tree Brewery will be giving away their First Friday glasses. FREE with a new Growler or a refill of one of their Growlers.
- Wide River Winery Tasting Room is serving samples of spicy sausage dip. It pairs especially well with their Felony Red, Ms D'Meanor White, and Blushing Testimony wines.
- Mississippi River Distilling Company will have fun food and cocktail samples made with their spirits, some new releases, and special deals from 5:30-8pm! New releases include:
- Iowish Whiskey, their 100% Iowa corn whiskey, returns to shelves in March. They want to make sure you have it for your St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Made from 100% Iowa corn from just two miles west of the distillery, this whiskey has a taste that is all Iowan. Aged in new, charred oak barrels, taste a spirit that is as Iowish as it gets. Tastes so good, you'll be telling everyone - "Kiss Me, I'm Iowish!" Look for it in their new style bottle this year!
- You've asked and they've listened. You like Iowish Cream so much that they are keeping it on the shelf year round! Handmade with corn harvested by local Iowa farmers, Iowish Cream has the perfect sweet kiss of Iowa corn along with coffee from the Iowa Coffee Company, cinnamon and vanilla for a one-of-a-kind Iowish treat. Enjoy Iowish Cream 12 months a year now!
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.
Saturday, March 4, 7-10pm: Greg & Rich are back at Green Tree Brewery.
Come out for an awesome night of great music and delicious beer!
Sunday, March 5:
Celebrate Cinco de Marcho at Blue Iguana with some fun drink specials!
Tuesday, March 7, 6:30-8:30pm:
March Fun Night at Divine Dezigns by LauraLee. "Back to Basics in The Kitchen" - you will learn about healthy, clean eating options available today. Their "Get Organized" for this month will be: KITCHENS! Cost is free, but they do accept donations for local charities. Please R.S.V.P. to
divinedezignsbyll@hotmail.com
, on Facebook, or via their website
www.divinedezignsbyll.com
Thursday, March 9, 10am: LeClaire Community Library - Lifelong Learning
(Sponsored by Home Bound Healthcare). Join 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.
Thursday, March 9, 6pm: Wine with Friends at the Faithful Pilot.
Bring your favorite bottle to share with everyone with no corkage fee. 563-289-4156.
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.
Saturday, March 11, 6-8pm: FREE interactive Movie at Riverside Church
(302 N. Cody Road). The movie is "How to Train a Dragon" and your kids will enjoy actions, tasks, and snacks that bring the movie to life. Kids 6 and younger need an adult present with them. Any questions please call April at
920-287-8851
Monday-Sunday, March 13-19: Celebrate Bierstube's 8th
anniversary in LeClaire!
They will be handing out awesome daily giveaways and offering great daily features. Corned beef and cabbage will be served all week!
Wednesday, March 15, 3pm: Wine Hop tickets go on sale at 129!
The Wine Hop event is from 4-7pm on Saturday, April 29. Tickets can be purchased in advance at 129; cash only, please.
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 7
th
grade & up. 563-289-4242 ext. 4, 323 Wisconsin St., LeClaire.
Saturday, March 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
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.
Sunday, March 26, 3-5pm: Faithful Pilot
wine tasting 15 wines for $15. 563-289-4156.
Tuesday, March 28, 5-7pm:
Join 129 for "Tuesday Tasting". $15 for 10 wines. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve your glass!
Thursday, March 30, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Books BeTween Bites
. Calling everyone in 4
th
-6
th
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.
Thursday, March 30, 6pm:
Tony's Wine Class at Faithful Pilot. $35/person. 563-289-4156.
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.
Friday, April 7, 4-8pm:
Lu La Roe Extravaganza Let's Go Girls w/Rhonda - nine Lu La Roe booths will be selling products at the LeCaire Civic Center.
Call 309-945-3621 for more information.
Sunday, April 16: Easter Brunch at Crane & Pelican Café
. Buffet with Cheeses, Fruit, Pastries, salad, and pre-ordered Entrée of your choice! $20 per person; $10 per child 10 and under. $6 Bloody Mary's and Mimosas. Seatings at 10am, 10:30am, 12pm, & 12:30pm - make reservations today!
563-289-8774
. See full menu at
www.craneandpelican.com
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/
May
Friday & Saturday, May 5 & 6: Blue Iguana
is having a two-day celebration for Cinco de Mayo. On May 6 they will have face painting during the day and salsa dancing in the evening. Drink and food specials, too!
May 6: Tug Fest
and Muddy River Tug Club is hosting a Kickball Tournament fundraiser. Gather your team! More details to come.
News
Bela
is back to normal hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 12-5pm.
Divine Dezigns by LauraLee
is back open regular hours: March - December: Monday, Friday, Saturday 10am-5pm & Sunday 12-4pm, as well as during LeClaire special events & Fun Nights. Make your reservation NOW for the next fun night on March 7. Cost is free, but they do accept donations for local charities. Please R.S.V.P. to
divinedezignsbyll@hotmail.com
, on Facebook, or via their website
www.divinedezignsbyll.com
Dwellings
is now open on Mondays from 10am - 3pm in addition to their regular hours. If you're ready for Spring, stop in and see all the new merchandise from market in Atlanta. The store is blooming!
Pre-order your stylish Easter centerpiece NOW from Letty's Designs & Home Decor to show up as the family favorite! Unique designs are sure to wow the family. Call then to order at 563-289-2359
www.lettysdesigns.com
2017 Save the Date!
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
24-29 Iowa History 101 RV
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