Coloring is not just for the kids anymore. Adult coloring is “in.” This traditional child’s activity has been adopted by growing numbers of grownups, who find that coloring imparts a meditative sense of calmness. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host an afternoon of coloring from
Fifty unique flower pots–decorated by community members–go on sale Thursday, April 14, through Saturday, April 30, 2016, through a silent auction, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Bidders register at the desk for a number to be used in placing bids. Each pot will have a
In observance of National Library Week, Sunday, April 10, through Saturday, April 16, 2016, Odell Public Library patrons are invited to recommend their favorite books. Stop in at 307 S. Madison Street. Request a comment card from the Librarian. In a few sentences–three or four–explain why this is a good
From Monday, April 18, through Friday, April 22, 2016, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, offers its Spring Health Screening Special, each day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. It is important to fast for ten hours before testing. Come to the main lobby at the hospital, get registered,
The Whiteside Forum, a local community group which has sponsored presentations and discussions on issues of importance and interest to the public since 1985, will present, “Mind the Gap: Wealth and Opportunity Inequality Around the World.” Registration will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2016, in the City
“Princess for a Knight” was an appropriate regal theme for the 11th annual Father Daughter Dance, presented by the St. Mary’s Catholic Church parish. It was held on a snowy, Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 13220 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. Young ladies invite their favorite
Morrison Chamber of Commerce will host its Community Recycling Day on Saturday, June 18, 2016. As in the past, hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The location is new: Morrison Junior High, 305 E. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. On Thursday, April 7, Chamber staff began contacting participants to
The iconic Annan Mill, rising four stories above Rock Creek on the Lincoln Highway, is now owned by Morrison Historical Society. Title was signed December 17, 2015, by our generous benefactor, former Morrison resident Brent Sikkema. He stated his donation is “in memory of my great-grandmother, Ada Beswick, who lived
Shannon Huizenga, Secretary at Northside School, was recently diagnosed with cancer. She is a single mother of three daughters. T-shirts are being sold to help Shannon and her girls during this journey. Click here to print the t-shirt order form. Onsies and youth sizes from XSM-LG are available. A bank
Jenniferʼs Dance Center, 123 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will present their spring performance Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison. Entitled “Somewhere in Time,” the show transports the audience through time, showcasing not only the beloved dance styles–like the Charleston and Lindy Hop–but the
The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 15, 2016, serving their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to
Three Morrison High School students will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from high school. The fluid volume from eight whole blood donations is approximately
Those who love biography, local history, and/or drama will enjoy the combination of all three, melded into first-person presentations, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the program at
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, has embarked on an effort to raise at least $15,000, to purchase four additional stone tablets for the Veterans Memorial Park at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Each tablet will be engraved with approximately 90 names, per side, of Morrison area veterans
Employees at the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, voted on the winner for the Easter Coloring contest. Of over 20 entries Annabelle Blevins, age 8 of Morrison, was selected by the employees. For her efforts Annabelle received a $25 gift card, which was presented by Postmaster