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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Click here for a list of On-going Community Calendar Items.

  • July Activities for Kids all Month at the LeClaire Community Library. Visit www.leclairelibrary.org for information and calendar
     
  • July 29th Vegan and Vegetarian Night at the
    Crane & Pelican Cafe

    Enjoy an evening where we are offering vegan and vegetarian options in addition to our regular menu.
    We appreciate our vegetarian and vegan friends and know that it can be hard to find a good reliable place to eat out.
    View Vegan/Vegetarian Additions to our Menu in Adobe PDF Format*
    www.craneandpelican.com
     

  • Friday, July 30th, Silver Creek Chapter O.E.S. will be holding its annual HOMEMADE ICE CREAM SOCIAL at the Masonic Temple, 113 S.Cody Rd. LeClaire. Serving from 4-7 p.m. Also being served: sloppy joe's, hot dogs, chips, baked beans, coleslaw, pies, cakes & 4 different flavors of homemade ice cream! Donations accepted and the proceeds go to the Star Gifts for Kids & Senior Angels for Christmas gift giving to families in the LeClaire & Princeton area.
     
  • Farmers Market 11AM – 4PM Every 2nd Sunday of each month June through October at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center www.iowawelcomecenter.com

  • Spring/Summer - Pelican & Wildlife Photography & Viewing Opportunities at Lock & Dam 14, LeClaire

    Nature photographers and bird watchers will be delighted with the opportunities at Lock and Dam #14 on the Mississippi River in LeClaire to capture amazing photos and sightings of Bald Eagles in the Winter months and Pelicans that call Le Claire "home" during the Spring and Summer months.

    Eagles start to gather around the Lock and Dam on the South Side of LeClaire as soon as the ice starts forming in December and stay around through late February and early March. Pelican start to soar around the skies of LeClaire in mid-March.
     
    Lock and Dam #14 is located on the Mississippi River, just off Highway 67 and just South of Interstate 80.
    Click here to find Lock and Dam 14 with Google Maps

    After a day of photography, visit LeClaire for great hotels, shopping and dining.
     
  • August 10 Networking Lunch in LeClaire
    Bier Stube
     
  • August 12-14, 2010 TUGFEST LeClaire's biggest event of the year featuring a tug-of-war across the Mississippi River against Port Byron, Illinois. Featuring a carnival, concessions, huge fireworks, live music, and fun for the whole family. For all of the details, visit:
    www.tugfest.com

    VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TUG FEST!
    The Chamber is inviting members and non-members to take part in a LeClaire tradition - - - TugFest! But, we’re not asking you to “tug”. . we’re asking you to have fun by volunteering in the Beverage Tent, or the Information Booth. Both positions mean you’ll see your friends and neighbors, and add to the hospitality that LeClaire is known for! Call Debbie Mulvania at 289-2265 to volunteer today! If you’ve volunteered in the past, you know it’s fun, and you may already know what shifts you prefer!  Volunteer for one or more TWO hour shifts:

    Information Tent: __ Saturday 10AM-12noon or __ 12– 2PM __ 2-4PM __ 4-6PM __ 6-8PM __ 8-10PM

    Beverage Tent: __ Thursday 6-8PM __ 8-11PM
    __ Friday 10AM- 12noon __ 12noon – 2PM __ 2- 4PM __ 4-6PM __ 6-8PM __ 8-10PM and __ 10PM-midnight.

    Call Debbie Mulvania at 289-2265 to volunteer today! If you’ve volunteered in the past, you know it’s fun, and you may already know what shifts you prefer!
     
  • August 19th – 21st Trollbead Trunk Show at Artswork. Owner Deb Willaredt notes that it will be “a GREAT time to start collecting, if you love quality, you'll love the ORIGINAL and still clearly the best in create-your-own bracelets & necklaces!!!!!!!!!" www.artsworkia.com
     
  • Sunday, August 29th: The Buffalo Bill Museum’s Annual Twilight River Boat Dinner Cruise Fundraiser Don’t miss this popular end-of-summer event - - - a three hour, prime rib dinner cruise on the Twilight River Boat in LeClaire! The cost is only $55 per person and includes free admission to the museum the afternoon before the cruise. Boarding is at 3:30 pm and leaves the dock at 4:00 pm. This event has been popular in the past and is a great chance for you to socialize with your friends and neighbors while supporting the museum. Get tickets from any board member or call Janet Willman at 289-3752
     
  • September 9th Crane & Pelican Cafe 1st Anniversary!
    Book your table now to help us celebrate
    Our 1st Anniversary
    Tables of 4 only. $50 per person + tax.
    Price includes all 3 courses.
    View the Menu in Adobe PDF Format
    www.craneandpelican.com
     

  • September 10th - 12th - Fall Festival at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center: www.iowawelcomecenter.com
     

  • September 14 Networking Breakfast in LeClaire
    Holiday Inn Express 8:00 A.M.
     
  • Saturday, September 18th -  LeClaire Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center! This trivia night will benefit the LeClaire Library. 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!

    Future events are for 2010 are: October 16th - LeClaire Cub Scouts and November 20th - LeClaire Civic Club
     
  • October 8-10, 2010
    Fall Market Days in Le Claire
     
  • October 10th - Apple Festival at the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center: www.iowawelcomecenter.com
     
  • Oct. 12 Networking Lunch in LeClaire
    Road House Bar & Grill
     
  • Saturday, October 16th -  LeClaire Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center! This trivia night will benefit the LeClaire Cub Scouts. 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!

    Future events are for 2010 are: November 20th - LeClaire Civic Club
     
  • Saturday, October 30th - 7th Annual Witches Walk Costume Parade and Contest
    It's a Parade...It's a Costume Contest....It's Fun for ALL ages! Please join us in Le Claire, October 30th, for our 7th Annual Witches Walk. This FREE family event includes a costume contest, a parade up and down Cody Road, prizes, candy, a witch's cackle contest, music, face painting, children's games, pumpkin decorating, a dog costume contest, treat bags, cookies, hot chocolate and much more!

    Dogs are also invited to the Witches Walk festivities for a costume contest, games and prizes!

    Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.  More information coming soon.
     
  • Nov. 9 Networking Breakfast in LeClaire
    Comfort Inn & Suites at 8:00 A.M.
     
  • November 18-19, 2010: 9:00am
    Light Up Le Claire
     
  • Saturday, November 20th -  LeClaire Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center! This trivia night will benefit 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!
     
  • December 3-5, 2010: 9:00am
    Christmas in Le Claire
     
  • Dec. 14 Networking Lunch in LeClaire
    Sneaky Pete’s Cowboy Steaks
     
  • 2011 Trivia Night Schedule and Beneficiaries:
    January 15th - LeClaire Library
    February 19th - LeClaire Levee
    March 19th - OPEN
    April 16th - LeClaire Civic Club
    May 21st - OPEN

    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!
     

On-going Community Calendar Items

  • American Legion: Every 2nd Tuesday at the LeClaire Civic Center at 7:00 PM
     
  • Buffalo Bill Museum Board: Every 3rd Thursday at the Museum at 7:00 PM
     
  • Board Meetings are usually held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 8:00 A.M. in the Conference Room at LeClaire City Hall. Contact us for information at info@leclairechamber.com. Click here for this year's schedule of meetings.

     
  • LeClaire Chamber General Meetings - Come to our "Lunch in LeClaire's the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Noon. Click here for locations.
     
  • LeClaire City Council: Every Monday at City Hall at 7:00 PM
     
  • Civic Club - Every 4th Tuesday at the Civic Center at 7:00 PM
     
  • Friends of the LeClaire Library - Every 3rd Thursday of most months at 4:30 PM - Call 289-3535 ext. 4 for information or visit www.leclairelibrary.org
     
  • LeClaire Book Club - Every 3rd Monday from 6-7pm at the Library - call 289-5362 for more information. www.leclairelibrary.org
     
  • LeClaire Library Board: Every 2nd Tuesday at the library at 7:00PM www.leclairelibrary.org
     
  • LeClaire Lions Club - Every 2nd Thursday; call 289-3211 for details
     
  • LeClaire Recreation Board: Every 3rd Wednesday at City Hall at 7:00 PM
     
  • LeClaire Riverfront Levee Board: Every 1st Thursday at City Hall at 7PM
     
  • LeClaire Park Board: Every 2nd Wednesday at City Hall. Call 289-4242 for information
     
  • LeClaire Tourism Board: Every 1st Monday at 9:30 AM at the Comfort Inn Meeting Room
     
  • LeClaire Shopkeeper's Marketing Alliance: Every first Wednesday 8:30 AM at Happy Joe's
     
  • Trivia Nights - 3rd Saturdays of most months at the Civic Center at 7pm - contact us at chris@ccx.net  for details.
     
  • Tugfest Committee - last Thursday of each month at Kiddie Karrasel Academy. Contact angie@leclairechamber.com for details.

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