The Morrison Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate Christmas at the 28th Annual Christmas Walk on Saturday, December 5, 2015. The theme is “Christmas Around the World.” Some of the events planned for Saturday include delicious church suppers visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus business open houses restaurant
Sometimes Santa Claus needs a little help. You can assist him in bringing Christmas joy to Morrison children. Choose an anonymous child from among the name tags decorating the Christmas tree in the lobby of Advantage One Credit Union, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Purchase a gift or two
Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, invited residents of area towns to their annual Holiday Open House, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., guests sampled food and beverages. Tasting events–such as wine and cheese–were stationed around the store, previewing holiday items to make
On Sunday, November 29, 2015, churches in Morrison will present the eighth annual “We Sing for Their Supper” community concert. The concert, which is sponsored by the Morrison Ministers Council, will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. A free-will offering
Calling all Master Builders! LEGOS are coming to your local library. There’s a new club in town for anyone who loves to build. LEGO-lovers of all ages are invited to attend monthly build sessions at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning January 2016. LEGOS will be
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is hosting their annual Treasure and Bake Sale on Friday, December 11, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is the hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The Auxiliary welcomes donations of items (excluding clothes) as well as donations of baked goods.
“You won’t want to miss Donnybrook this weekend. We begin bringing back the original menu and expanding, with our new Apprentice Chefs. Busy shopping? Remember, takeout is available. Call in your pick-up order at 815-772-7600,” stated owner Bob Vaughn. Donnybrook Bakery Café, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be
Stroll back to an early Christmas time with the Early American Crafters as they portray life in the 1800’s during the holiday season. Heritage Canyon will be decked out in its finest, during the Christmas Walk, Saturday, December 5, 2015, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Lantern and candle light will
Editor’s note: Corinne Bender submitted this article and photograph. Seven Senior members of the Morrison High School Cheerleading and Pons squads will participate in this year’s Spirit of America production at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®. They are part of a 650-member group that will perform a high-energy cheerleading production
Looking for some fun Friday evening, November 27, 2015? International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend invites the community to join us for a delicious potluck supper and to meet our guests who are visiting Morrison over the weekend. It will be held at 6:30 p.m., in the basement at St. Peter Lutheran
Dear Editor: The Morrison Athletic Boosters would like to thank everyone who attended the Donkey Basketball game on Saturday, November 14, 2015. A night of family fun was enjoyed by everyone and many, many laughs were had by all! We would also like to thank the riders from the Morrison
Edito’s note: The following lists of participants have been amended since the original publication of this article. Last-minute substitutions were made. Morrison Athletic Boosters sponsored a laugh-out-loud fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Morrison High School,643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Dairyland Donkey Basketball took over the
Editor’s note: The first public opportunity to view progress at the Donnybrook Bakery Café was a Christmas Open House on November 20, 2011. Four years have brought substantial changes since this photograph was taken. Take a break from moving snow and sit by a fire, inside the cozy Donnybrook Bakery Café,
You’re invited to a Holiday Open House at Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum on Friday, November 20, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The museum, located at 403 W. Second Street, in Rock Falls, IL, will be open for tours during the “Hometown Holidays Christmas Walk.” Hot dogs and popcorn will
Members of First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a free Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 19, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Note the change of date. All are welcome to enjoy a hearty, well-balanced meal of turkey, all the trimmings, beverage, and dessert. Stay for the socializing. First Presbyterian