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Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays WINE DOWN at the Faithful Pilot Cafe &
Spirits
1:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Enjoy our appetizer Menu and Wine Specials after enjoying
the afternoon in historic downtown LeClaire
www.faithfulpilot.com
Menu is House red or white wine $ 5.00
Small plates:
Spinach & Artichoke Dip with tortilla point $10
Grilled Slider with goat cheese & frites $12
Braised Chix Thigh Crostini with smoked gouda cream $10
Tomato Basil Bruschetta $8
Large house or Caeser Salad $6
Come and have an amazing lunch at the Faithful Pilot.
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May 18th-20th Spring Market Days –
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LeClaire Library Book
Sale May 18th and 19th 10am-5pm with $1 Grab Bag starting
Saturday at 1:00.
Books, music, videos and more at great prices!
www.leclairelibrary.org
Friends of the LeClaire Community Library ANNUAL BOOK SALE
will be held both days between the hours of: 10am-5pm -
Books, music, videos and more at great prices!
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May 18th Friday at
5:30 P.M. Ribbon cutting ceremony for LeClaire Antique and
Appraisals new "My Secret Garden", which is behind the
store and will feature garden decor, fencing, arbors and
potted plants. Snacks for all and name that fish for
the kids.
www.leclaireantiques.com
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May 19th Happy Birthday to Ocean Escapes
Women’s Relaxation Center! One year old! Celebrate with
refreshments, door prizes, product specials, and lavender
treats! Join us!
419 North Cody Road
LeClaire IA 52753
309-798-9214
www.oceanescapesathome.com
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May 19 - 10-3 PM "Think Outside the Pot"
workshop at Reusable Usables..ways to upcycle and container
garden without buying a flowerpot Visit
www.reusableusables.org for more information.
May 19- Girl Scout Workshops - Green workshops for the
Natural Legacy Badges at Reusable Usables. Visit
www.reusableusables.org for more information.
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May 19th Book Signing.
. . Book Release! (LeClaire Market Days) when the book
launch party will be held at the museum from 1-3 p.m. for
the release of The Legend of Tugfest and Other LeClaire
Ghost Stories. Light refreshments will be served and
some of the authors will read from their story. The book's
thirteen ghostly stories include several by museum board
members and volunteers as well as a forward by Mike Wolfe.
All proceeds from the $10 books, which will be available at
the event, will go to the museum.
www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
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What's
New at the LeClaire Rec Center:
Details at
www.leclairereccenter.com
- Instructional Volleyball League for Boys and Girls
in 5th, 6th and 7th Grades
Fridays, 5:00-7:00 P.M. April 6th - May 4th; Registration Due by
March 16th
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
to form
sub-committees that will help plan, organize and run new and current
LeClaire Rec Board activities. If you are interested, contact a current
board member of email
leclairerecboard@yahoo.com
- Adult Drop-in Basketball on Monday and Thursday Nights
7:00-9:00 P.M. $2
- Adult Drop-in Power Volleyball on
Friday Nights 7:00-10:00 P.M. $2
- Weight Room
The entrance opens with an electronic
pass key so the Rec Center and Weight Room are accessible 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year.
- Tiny Tots - playtime for
preschool-aged children - Mondays and Fridays (on PV School days) from
9:30 - 10:30 A.M. $1 per kid/family/group
- Zumba Exercise Classes on Wednesday
nights from 5:30 - 6:30 P.M. Drop in $5
Contact: Sue Johnson,
sujozumba@hotmail.com, phone: 563-468-3981.
- Open Gym for all ages Sundays 4:00-8:00 P.M.
$5 per family; $2 for adults; $1 per child - under 13 years old
needs parent
- Monthly Memberships Available
Includes both gym and weight room access
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May
23rd LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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May
24th, LeClaire Community library Scrapbooking
Group: Once a month from 6-8pm, community scrappers are
welcome to join us for scrapbooking without interruptions
and to get ideas! Free; bring your own supplies and
snack/drink with lid. Join us June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, September 20th,
October 18th and November 15th.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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May 26th 25th Anniversary Celebration
for the Riverboat TWILIGHT
Open house at 2pm to 5pm at Trone's Landing. A special
re-christening ceremony will be held at 3pm to 5pm. Cake &
Light Refreshments will be available
http://www.riverboattwilight.com/
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May 27 - Urban
Composting 2-4pm at
Reusable Usables
Visit
www.reusableusables.org for more information.
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May 31st Memorial
Day Ocean
Escapes will be open 11am -4pm.“Great
time for a girl’s day out and a foot soak/massage.”
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June
1st thru the 14th Expressions in Threads is
participating in the "All Iowa Shop Hop" .
This is the first time Iowa is hosting a statewide shop
hop and this are over 80 shops that are participating.
They will have extended hours for shopping and there
are some great prizes.
You can visit them all or just part of them but what a great
"Road Trip" for you and you quilt posse.
For more information go to
www.alliowashophop.com
or
www.expressionsinthreads.com
208 S Cody Road
LeClaire, Iowa 52753
Phone: 563-289-1447
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June 1st & 2nd LeClaire City-Wide Garage Sale Days 8am-4pm
Over 5o homes hold garage sales in the city of LeClaire,
Iowa. Pick up your LeClaire garage sale maps at Slagles,
Schwenkes, BP Gas Station, Caseys, First Central Bank,
Ascentra Bank, Black Hawk Bank and other shops in LeClaire.
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June 1st First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
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Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
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Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
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Live music and other entertainment TBD
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June
6th and 20th Join us for LeClaire Library's new yarn arts group! 1st
and 3rd Wednesdays of each month
Knitters, crocheters,
needle-pointers, and other fiber artists are invited to join
us in the fireplace room for regular informal stitching
sessions. Share patterns, tips and tricks, or bounce ideas
off each other. All experience levels welcome. Meeting
the 1st Wednesday of every month at 1:30pm and the 3rd
Wednesday of every month at 6:30pm.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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June
10 - Planet Green Summer Camps for kids ages 6-12
Visit
www.reusableusables.org for more information.
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June
14th
Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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June 21st: Crop Class at the LeClaire Community Library: Once
a month from 6-8pm, community scrappers are welcome to join us for
scrapbooking without interruptions and to get ideas! Free; bring your
own supplies and snack/drink with lid. Join us July 19th, August 16th, September 20th, October 18th and
November 15th. www.leclairelibrary.org
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June
23rd Trivia night at First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire
Reservations and information:
(563)289-4371
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June 27th LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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July 6th First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
-
Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
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Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
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Live music and other entertainment TBD
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July 12th Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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July 19th: Crop Class at the LeClaire Community Library: Once
a month from 6-8pm, community scrappers are welcome to join us for
scrapbooking without interruptions and to get ideas! Free; bring your
own supplies and snack/drink with lid. Join us August 16th, September 20th, October 18th and
November 15th. www.leclairelibrary.org
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July 25 LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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August 3rd First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
-
Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
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Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
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Live music and other entertainment TBD
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August 9th
Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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August 9-11,
2012 25th Anniversary Tug Fest Annual Tug-O-War across the Mississippi River,
Fireworks, carnival, beer/wine tent Details at
www.tugfest.com
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August 22nd LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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September 7th First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
-
Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
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Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
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Live music and other entertainment TBD
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September
7-8th “Wild Wild Wild West Weekend” is being planned by
volunteers, and sponsored by the Buffalo Bill Museum.
www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
According to planners: “Friday Sept 7th 5-8 pm.
Moonshine on the Mississippi-(First Friday).
Saturday Sept 8th 11-7. On the LeClaire Levee will be: Wapsi
Wrangler Wild West Show; Square dancing; Costume contest and
parade with prizes!(Businesses are encouraged to donate);
Old time children's games - marbles, jump ropes etc.;
campfire and songs; BBQ-Sneaky's for dinner, Holly's for
lunch; Kettle Corn; Old fashion crafts - (maybe a quilting
bee?) Historic photography; Other ideas include: a
Barbershop Quartet, Best Boots Beauty Contest?, and
volunteers are invited to share others!
If interested in participating, or for more information,
call the Buffalo Bill Museum at 563-289-5580, and a member
of the planning committee will return your call. More
details to come in the next month or so.
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September 13th
Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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September
15th-16th: Women's Health & Relaxation Day at Ocean Escapes
Interested in speaking or being a vendor? Call
309-798-9214.
419 North Cody Road
LeClaire IA 52753
309-798-9214
oceanescapesathome@yahoo.com
www.oceanescapesathome.com
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September 20th: Crop Class at the LeClaire Community Library: Once
a month from 6-8pm, community scrappers are welcome to join us for
scrapbooking without interruptions and to get ideas! Free; bring your
own supplies and snack/drink with lid. Join us October 18th and
November 15th. www.leclairelibrary.org
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September 26th LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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October 5th First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
-
Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
-
Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
-
Live music and other entertainment TBD
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October 6 &
7, 2012 Apple Fest/Autumn Market Days Details Pending
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October 11th
Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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October
13th LeClaire Trivia Night at
the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire
Christmas in LeClaire Committee
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia starting at 7
p.m. Participants may bring beer, wine, snacks and soda. Water and snacks will
also be for sale. Up to eight people per table. $10 per person with a $50
table minimum. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.
Contact Chris at
chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703 for reservations or
information.
Don't have enough for a full
table? Come anyway and we can put you on a table that needs people! You don't
need to be a genius to come and have fun!
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October 18th: Crop Class at the LeClaire Community Library: Once
a month from 6-8pm, community scrappers are welcome to join us for
scrapbooking without interruptions and to get ideas! Free; bring your
own supplies and snack/drink with lid. Join us again
November 15th. www.leclairelibrary.org
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October 24th LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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October 25th,
2012 Hallo-Wine - Wine Tasting Crawl and Silent Auction
Downtown LeClaire. Details pending
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October
27, 2012 Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade
Annual parade and costume contest for all ages (and pets) in downtown
LeClaire.
Free family event at the LeClaire Levee Pavilion
Costume Contest registration: 11:00-12:30
Witches Cackle contest: 12:30
Parade starts – 1pm
Costume contest winners announced at pavilion around 1:30
Activities:
Petting zoo
Children’s train rides
Story telling
Games
Music
ONLINE REGISTRATION COMING
SOON
The Contestant Groups are:
Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-9
Ages 10-13
Ages 14 and older
Dogs
We will be giving cash prizes for each group
Some of the activities we will be having are the Petting Zoo, Train Rides,
Mikey the Medic, Games , Cookies.
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October 31st - Halloween - Trick or Treating
in LeClaire will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M.
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November 2nd First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
-
Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
-
Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
-
Live music and other entertainment TBD
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November 8th Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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November 10th LeClaire Trivia Night at
the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire
Civic Club
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with trivia starting at 7
p.m. Participants may bring beer, wine, snacks and soda. Water and snacks will
also be for sale. Up to eight people per table. $10 per person with a $50
table minimum. Everyone will be entered into a drawing for door prizes.
Contact Chris at
chris@ccx.net or 563-505-6703 for reservations or
information.
Don't have enough for a full
table? Come anyway and we can put you on a table that needs people! You don't
need to be a genius to come and have fun!
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November 15th: Crop Class at the LeClaire Community Library: Once
a month from 6-8pm, community scrappers are welcome to join us for
scrapbooking without interruptions and to get ideas! Free; bring your
own supplies and snack/drink with lid.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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November 28th LeClaire
Community
Library Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group which
meets on the fourth Wednesday of
each month in the LeClaire Community
Library @
6:30
PM . Bookmarks listing the reading
selections for 2012 are now available at
the Circulation Desk or visit our
website for details.
www.leclairelibrary.org
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December 7th First Friday
Festivities Downtown LeClaire
5:00-8:00 P.M.
-
Downtown Shops will be open (We will list the specific
shops that will be open as the event gets closer)
-
Mississippi River
Distilling Company features their "spirited chef" Stephanie with free
food samples, free drink samples in the tasting room and bottle specials
in the retail area.
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Live music and other entertainment TBD
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December 7-9, 2012 Christmas in LeClaire –
For more information contact: Joyce at 289-4205; Diane at
370-3509 or Vicki 289-3882.
TENTATIVE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
All Weekend - Local Stores Open with Great Shopping Opportunities!
Friday, 10:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Crafts, Silent Auction, Free Carriage Rides, Cookie Tins Sales, Live
Nativity, Bazaar, Baked Goods
Saturday, 10:00 A. M. - 8:00 P.M.
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A. M. Breakfast with Santa
Buffalo Bill Museum Tours all day
12 Noon - 3:00 P.M. Santa's Playhouse
Crafts & Silent Auction
at the LeClaire Civic Center
Cookie Tin Sales
Bake Sale
Free Carriage Rides
Sunday, 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Free Carriage Rides
Buffalo Bill Museum Tours
Craft & Silent Auction at the LeClaire Civic Center
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December 13th
Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane &
Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
