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 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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On-going Community Calendar Items.
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Saturday, February 4th
4:30-7pm at The First Presbyterian Church (200 S 12th St.,
Le Claire) will be holding a Homemade Lasagna Dinner. .
.with all the fixings: tossed salad, apple sauce, garlic
bread, drink and homemade dessert Children: under 3, free;
ages 4-7, $3; $7 for 8 years and older.
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Sunday, February 5th at
2pm: The Buffalo Bill Museum is hosting a fundraiser:
"Bracelet Making Class" ($10 for a beaded bracelet; $5 for
matching earrings). RSVP no later than Saturday 12 noon to
the museum at 563-289-5580.
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February 9th Vegan &
Vegetarian Night at Crane & Pelican Cafe
www.craneandpelican.com
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February 9th Reiki
Clinic at Oceans Escapes Women’s Relaxation Center with
Renee Long 9am- 2pm. Call for an appointment . 309-496- 9006
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 February
11th Grasshoppers hosts book signing “Brady Meets the
President” from 1 – 3pm Come meet the authors of this
soon-to-be-released children’s book which shares the
surprise adventure of “Brady”. . the beloved dog who greeted
everyone at Grasshoppers, including on one day in
particular, the President of the United States! Limited
supply of the featured “rabbit toy” that Brady offered as
his gesture of welcome!
VIEW PRESS RELEASE
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 February 11th LeClaire
Trivia Night at the LeClaire Fire Station benefiting the
LeClaire Fire Department 9/11 Memorial
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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 February
14th Chamber networking luncheon at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice
Cream Parlor. 12 noon. Open to members and non-members.
Please join us!
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February 14th - Valentine's
Day at the Crane & Pelican Cafe
Seatings at 6pm and 8pm
$50 per person for all 4 Courses of "Aphrodisiacs"
www.craneandpelican.com
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February 11th - 18th Valentine's Menu
Served at the Faithful Pilot Cafe
www.faithfulpilot.com
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Upcoming Sessions at Ocean Escapes Women’s Relaxation
Center:
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 February 18th LeClaire Trivia
Night at the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire
Little League
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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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 February
22th, 2012
LeClaire
Community Library starts its
Monthly Adult Book Discussion Group
which will meet 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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 Sunday, February 26th
Come help the museum celebrate Buffalo Bill's birthday
on Sunday, February 26th. Children Ages 2-12 come dressed as
Buffalo Bill or Annie Oakley for a look a like contest.
Judging will be at 2:00 p.m. Admission will be free all day
and refreshments will be served. The museum's winter hours
are from 9:00-4:00 Monday through Saturday and from
12:00-4:00 on Sunday.
www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
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March 2nd 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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March
13th - 3rd Anniversary of Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe!
www.kernelcodys
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March
24th LeClaire Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center
benefiting the LeClaire Lions 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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April 6th 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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April
21st 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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 April 27-28, 2012 Girls Getaway
Weekend
Looking for a great weekend with the girls? Then grab your moms,
daughters, sisters & friends and come to LeClaire's Girl Get A Way Weekend.
SPECIFIC DETAILS PENDING
contact Donna at
info@visitleclaire.com
to pre-register For $50, you will receive an evening
of amazing food, entertainment, a goody bag
and a LeClaire Passport that will direct you through your "get away
weekend" in LeClaire that INCLUDES:
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Friday Evening Welcome Reception and Fashion Show
at 6:30 P.M. at Steventon's with mini-martinis and appetizers
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Complimentary Wine Tasting at Wide
River Winery, Grasshoppers
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Complimentary Vodka Tasting at the
Mississippi River Distillery
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Scavenger Hunts for coupons and
prizes
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Chances to win prizes every hour
between 11am-4pm
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Paul Mitchell The School Davenport
will be giving free Mini Makeovers
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Caroline Ariri will be giving 1/2
prices chair and facial massages
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Ocean Escapes Women's Relaxation
Center will be giving foot massages
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Lunch and Shop Specials at
LeClaire Restaurants
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Look out for other LeClaire businesses, shops, restaurants and
attractions that will be hosting specials, discounts and events during the
weekend.
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Hotel Rooms at LeClaire Hotels are not included
in the package, but discount rates for Girls Get A Way participants are
available
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May 4th 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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May 5th - The
Blue Iguana Mexican Cantina celebrates Cinco de Mayo -
details coming
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May 19, 2012
Spring Market Days – Details Coming Soon
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May
19th LeClaire Trivia Night at
the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire
American
Legion
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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June 1 & 2,
2012 LeClaire City-Wide Garage Sale Days
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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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July 6th 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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August 3rd 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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August 9-11,
2012 Tug Fest Annual Tug-O-War across the Mississippi River,
Fireworks, carnival, beer/wine tent Details at
www.tugfest.com
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September 7th 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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September
15th - Women's Health Day at Ocean Escapes Details pending
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October 5th 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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October 6 &
7, 2012 Apple Fest/Autumn Market Days Details Pending
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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.
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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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December 7th 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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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
On-going Community Calendar Items
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Wednesdays at
Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center: GREEN GIRLS CLUB for
girls Ages 8-12l 3:45 -5:15pm
Creating ART with reusable materials! $12 per girl per session–
All supplies included. Space is limited to 12 – so sign up soon!
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Year-Round - Bald Eagle,
Pelican & Wildlife Photography & Viewing Opportunities at Lock & Dam 14, LeClaire,
Iowa
Learn more about the Bald Eagles of LeClaire, Iowa
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 through the Fall.
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Medic EMS in LeClaire, Iowa will conduct CPR classes on the
4th Saturday of each month. Medic is Located at 107 N.
Cody Road, in LeClaire. They do not hold classes in Nov. Or
Dec. Your certification card costs: $5.00 (Basic Heart Saver)
or $10 for a (Health Provider.) Call 323-6806 for more
detail...
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 Mondays and Tuesdays at the Faithful Pilot Cafe
Pairs Night Out
Choose any beverage, any salad and split any entree for $20 per
person.
www.faithfulpilot.com
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Faithful Pilot Café is serving lunch again!
Enjoy a luncheon menu including seafood and other favorites
as well as new offerings. Wednesday through Saturdays 11:00am to
2:00pm.
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Every Wednesday evening at the Black Watch
Room
 (Pebble Creek Golf Course)
Only $10 for select bottles of wine!
http://www.pebblecreekgolf.org/
The same great menu featured every evening at the
restaurant, plus $10 bottles of wine specials.
Makes for a great Wednesday evening in LeClaire!
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 Half Price Wine Night
Wednesdays at the Faithful Pilot Cafe
www.faithfulpilot.com
Beat the winter blues with great wine and friends. Enjoy a
fantastic deal on Wednesdays, half price on all wine with the
purchase of any food item. Extended appetizer features by Chef
Robert offered as well.
- Happy Hour at the Faithful Pilot
Cafe and Spirits:
www.faithfulpilot.com
Thursdays from 5-7pm in April
Half price martinis
- Every Saturday morning, First Presbyterian Church of
LeClaire “Saturday Mornings Men’s Group” meets from 7:30
-9:00am, at the church (except first Saturday of the month, it
meets at the Brother’s Restaurant for breakfast). The
current study is on the book of Proverbs. You’re invited to join
them for coffee, donuts, and interesting conversation, and need
not be a member of the church to attend. More information: Call
Duane Oltmann for at 563-381-7778.
- 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 - meets THIRD Thursdays at 6:00PM at
Crane & Pelican
Call 289-1880 for more information.
www.craneandpelican.com
- 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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