• THE EAGLES HAVE LANDED!
  With the return of cold weather the eagles are starting to return to Lock and Dam 14 in LeClaire. The river above the lock is starting to freeze which should further draw the eagles since the water below the locks usually does not freeze and provides fishing opportunities.
  Bald Eagle and Pelican Photography & Viewing at Lock & Dam 14 "Best Bald Eagle Watching in the Continental United States!"  Learn More...
   

• 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.
   

• 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.
   

• February 9th Vegan & Vegetarian Night at the Crane & Pelican Cafe
  View menu and details at www.craneandpelican.com
   

• February 9th Reiki Clinic at Oceans Escapes Women’s Relaxation Center with Renee Long 9am- 2pm. Call for an appointment . 309-496- 9006
  
   

• 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
  
  
   

• 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. Up to 10 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!
  
   

• February 14th Chamber networking luncheon at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor. 12 noon. Open to members and non-members. Please join us!
  
   

• 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
   

• February 11th - 18th Valentine's Menu Served at the Faithful Pilot Cafe www.faithfulpilot.com
   

• Upcoming Sessions at Ocean Escapes Women’s Relaxation Center:

  • February: Valentines Specials for your Sweetie

  • March: Little Girls Mardi Gras party

  • September 15th: Women's Health Day
     

  • 419 North Cody Road 
    LeClaire IA  52753 
    309-798-9214
    oceanescapesathome@yahoo.com 
    www.oceanescapesathome.com

   

• On-Going Civil War Exhibit at the Buffalo Bill Museum commemorating
  the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War on April 12, 1861.
  www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
  See a portrayal of a Union soldier's campsite and learn about LeClaire's experiences
   during the war. Even pick up some recipes from the era! Exhibit runs through
  the end of September 2011.
   

• February 18th LeClaire Trivia Night at the LeClaire Civic Center benefiting the LeClaire Little League
  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!
   

• February 22nd  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
   

• February 26th Buffalo Bill Museum invites you to a birthday party for Buffalo Bill . . . refreshments, a look-alike contest for children, and guess what? - - it’s a birthday party with “no presents, please!” More details closer to the event. www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com
   

• March 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
     

• 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!
  
   

• April 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)

  • 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
     

• 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!
  
   

• 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:

  • Friday Evening Welcome Reception and Fashion Show at 6:30 P.M. at Steventon's with mini-martinis and appetizers
     

  • Complimentary Wine Tasting at Wide River Winery, Grasshoppers
     

  • Complimentary Vodka Tasting at the Mississippi River Distillery
     

  • Scavenger Hunts for coupons and prizes
     

  • Chances to win prizes every hour between 11am-4pm
     

  • Paul Mitchell The School Davenport will be giving free Mini Makeovers
     

  • Caroline Ariri will be giving 1/2 prices chair and facial massages
     

  • Ocean Escapes Women's Relaxation Center will be giving foot massages
     

  • Lunch and Shop Specials at LeClaire Restaurants
     

  • Look out for other LeClaire businesses, shops, restaurants and attractions that will be hosting specials, discounts and events during the weekend.
     

  • Hotel Rooms at LeClaire Hotels are not included in the package, but discount rates for Girls Get A Way participants are available

  
   

• May 4th 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
    

• May 5th - Cinco de Mayo at the Blue Iguana Mexican Cantina. Details Coming
   

• May 19, 2012 Spring Market Days – Details Coming Soon
   

• 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!
  
   

• June 1 & 2, 2012 LeClaire City-Wide Garage Sale Days
   

• June 1st 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
     

• 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)

  • 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
     

• 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)

  • 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
     

• August 9-11, 2012 Tug Fest Annual Tug-O-War across the Mississippi River, Fireworks, carnival, beer/wine tent Details at www.tugfest.com
   

• 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)

  • 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
     

• September 15th - Women's Health Day at Ocean Escapes Details pending
   

• 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
     

• October 6 & 7, 2012 Apple Fest/Autumn Market Days Details Pending
   

• October 25th, 2012 Hallo-Wine - Wine Tasting Crawl and Silent Auction Downtown LeClaire. Details pending
   

• 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. 
  

• October 31st - Halloween - Trick or Treating in LeClaire will be from 6:00-8:00 P.M.
   

• 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
     

• 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.

  • Live music and other entertainment TBD
     

• 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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