Join us this month for fun in LeClaire - live music, wine tastings, the last Cars & Coffee of the season, Riverboat Twilight sightseeing cruises, Witches' Walk, and much more! Enjoy shopping, touring, wining, and dining every day! 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.
OCTOBER:
Now - October 27: Dwellings
has 20% off all Fall merchandise to make room for the wonderful Holiday décor coming in. They will be closed Sunday, October 28 thru Thursday, November 1 to change over. They will re-open on Friday, November 2 at 10am with a shop FULL of Holiday Wonder!
Now thru December 31: bela
is having a sale on select items 20%-50% off!
Wednesday, October 17: The Faithful Pilot
has Live Music Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm with Lewis Knudsen performing and 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine starting at 3pm.
Friday, October 19, 5-8pm: Wide River Winery Tasting Room
has "Flatbread Friday's" - stop in and enjoy a bottle of wine and flatbread for under $30! Flatbreads are available all weekend at Wide River Winery Tasting Room: Friday - Noon-8pm, Saturday - Noon-8pm, Sunday - Noon-6pm.
Friday, October 19, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and can win free beer!
Saturday, October 20, 8-11am: Cars & Coffee -
Bring your favorite ride to the beautiful riverfront Levee in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering. Weather permitting, first in, first parked. Find "Cars and Coffee LeClaire" on Facebook for updates.
Saturday, October 20, 11am (1pm & 3pm cruises are sold out): Riverboat Twilight Sightseeing Cruise. $20 adults, $12 children 14 and 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. Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade and water are available. There will be no food or snacks available, however, passengers are welcome to bring a sack lunch aboard. Sorry no coolers allowed. For online cruise reservations, go to:
www.riverboattwilight.com
Saturday, October 20, 6pm/7pm: Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center.
This month's trivia benefits the QC Cruisers' charities. Doors open at 6pm to serve food (sloppy Joes, hot dogs, crinkle cut fries) with Trivia starting at 7pm. $10 per person / 8 people (maximum) at a table. 10 mulligans for $10 and a double down for $10 which doubles your points on one round. To reserve tables, call Debbie at 563-349-4403 or e-mail
[email protected]
Saturday, October 20, 8-11pm: Green Tree Brewery
has live music by Doug Brundies acoustic show.
Tuesday, October 23, 7pm: Play "Survey Says: A Friendly Feud Bar Game" at Green Tree Brewery.
There are 2 rounds of 10 questions. Each round ends with a multiplier question, where point values are doubled and tripled, respectively. Compete for house cash & free beer flights! $25 Gift Card for 1st Place, $10 for 2nd Place, and FREE beer flights for the Best Team Name and for the 1st & 2nd Round Winner! Play solo or as a team (up to 4 people). FREE to play!
Friday & Saturday, October 26 (10am-5pm) & October 27 (10am-2pm): Friends Book Sale at the LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street. The Friends provide the LeClaire Community Library with funds for most of their programs, much needed equipment, and special events throughout the year. Find some great bargains and help the library at the same time!
Friday, October 26, 8pm: Rock Star Bingo at Green Tree Brewery.
Do you know your music? Play Rock Star Bingo - no cost, Bingo cards provided, and can win free beer!
Saturday, October 27, 11am-2pm: Witches' Walk and Costume Parade. Free Family Fun on the Levee in LeClaire, Iowa! In-person registration and waiver signing for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11am. Parade starts at 12:30pm. Enter to have your costume judged or just join the walking parade - enter your dog in costume, too! There will be kids' activities on the Levee from 11am-2pm and candy and "Trunk or Treat" during the parade. Awards will be announced and handed out at 2pm. Don't want to be in the parade? Join the "Trunk or Treat" in the parking lot behind the Riverside Foursquare Church at 302 N. Cody Road. A prize will be awarded for the best decorated vehicle! Rain date is November 3. For more information and to pre-register, go to: https://bit.ly/2xXaAj7 or www.visitleclaire.com
Saturday, October 27, 4-7pm: Chili Dinner at the LeClaire Civic Center,
127 South Cody Road.
Meal includes chili, tossed salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door. Contact Connie at
[email protected]
for advance tickets.
Sunday, October 28, 3-5pm: Faithful Pilot
has 15 wines to taste for $15. The restaurant will be open until 8pm for regular dining. Call 563-289-4156 to reserve a glass for the wine tasting.
Tuesday, October 30, 5-7pm: 129
is hosting
Tuesday Tasting. Call 563-729-1035 to reserve a glass!
Tuesday, October 30, 6:30-9pm: Euchre Tournament at Green Tree Brewery.
Friendly cards and fun! Cost is $10 per person.
November
Friday, November 2, 5-11pm:FIRST FRIDAY fun in LeClaire!
* Antique Archaeology
is open until 6pm.
* Bela
is open late with food and drink samples.
* Blue Iguana
is celebrating with drink specials.
* Faithful Pilot
has live music from 8-11pm.
* Grasshoppers
is open late.
* Green Tree Brewery
has live music from 8-11pm.
* LeClaire Olive Oil Co.
is open late.
*
Mississippi River Distilling Co. and Cody Road Cocktail House:
- Food samples are available from 5-8pm. Chef Steph will have free samples of a savory item and a sweet treat.
- There are free samples of their special cocktail.
- Live music is playing from 7-10pm in the distillery.
* Razzleberries
is open late.
* The Shameless Chocoholic
is open until 7pm.
* Wide River Winery Tasting Room
is open until 9pm. Enjoy "Flatbread Friday's" - stop in and have a bottle of wine and flatbread for under $30!
Saturday, November 3, 9am-noon: Bamboo Baby Boutique
(322 N. Cody Road)
is hosting a Holiday Photo Session for kids.
Get your kids together for a photo opportunity by Jess Harris Photography + Design before the holidays! Sessions will be 20 minutes and they ask that you arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time. The price for each mini session is $75 and this will include 5 images and print release. Must sign up in advance at the link below. If you have any questions, please message Bamboobabyboutique or Jess Harris Photography + Design, both on Facebook. Here is the link to sign up and book your time slot -
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4CAAAE29A5FC1-holiday
Other news:
Have someone on your shopping list that loves LeClaire, but you don't know what to get them?
LeClaire Chamber Bucks are a great gift!
They are a gift certificate program sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce that promotes spending at participating local LeClaire Chamber businesses who support our community. They are available in increments of $10 and have an expiration date of five years from the date of purchase. LeClaire Chamber Bucks are redeemable for purchases at participating LeClaire Chamber businesses and businesses deposit them as checks. Visit our Member Directory page at
www.LeClaireChamber.com
for an updated list of all LeClaire Chamber of Commerce businesses. Purchase LeClaire Chamber Bucks in LeClaire at: Blackhawk Bank & Trust - 323 South 2nd Street, First Central State Bank - 1291 Eagle Ridge Road, and Ascentra Credit Union - 949 Mississippi View Court. Also, can be purchased online through PayPal at
www.LeClaireChamber.com
Great for Holiday Gifts!
Great deals at
Wide River Winery Tasting Room!
* Harvest Hurrah Wine Slushies -
Their delicious spiced wine is reminiscent of pumpkin pie turned into a slushie, and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Served in a pitcher.
* Wednesdays are
"Double Punch Day".
With each bottle of wine purchased, receive 2 punches on your frequent buyer card. Valid at all 3 locations.
*
Thursday's they are offering complimentary savory bites
to sample with our wines from 5-8 pm.
* Enjoy
Flatbread Fridays.
A delicious flatbread plus a bottle of wine is a great way to start your weekend!
Save the Date!
November
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