Are you ready to get the word out about your business, but just aren’t sure where to start? Do you have an exciting new product, staff member, service, or event to publicize? Please join us for this free educational program, “Press Release 101: Getting the Word Out about Your Business
Come and enjoy an old-fashioned Amish type meal. The Presbyterian Women will be hosting the “Needle in a Haystack” dinner on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The dinner will have several items of food for you to build your own “haystack.” Door
A full bar and expanded menu will be featured at Donnybrook Bakery Cafe on Saturday, October 24, 2015. The hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The following Saturday, set aside time to “come trick-or-treat with us on October 31, too,” stated owner Bob Vaughn. “Be part of our special
An expanded menu and full bar will be available to visitors at Donnybrook Bakery Café on Saturday, October 24, 2015, 203 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Hours are 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. Sandwich meals include Chicken Salad on cranberry oat bread and the “Donnybrook.” Each comes with a choice
Come out on Saturday, November 7, 2015, for great food, prizes, and fun at Back to the Future Trivia Night, a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.
The Fulton, IL, Culinary Walk–featuring caramel–which took place Thursday, September 10, 2015, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., was a great success. Late afternoon showers cleared up, and out came the sun! Over a couple of hours, 73 participants went to six partnering businesses. They included River Huis Traders; Susan’s Calico
“Over five million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. It has become the 6th leading cause of death.” (Facts and Figures) It is the disease that cannot be slowed, stopped, or prevented. Odell Public Library and the Odell Pubic Library Friends will present both a discussion–led by Nancy Sweitzer, Central
Odell Public Library and Odell Public Library Friends will show an award-winning film, “Still Alice,” plus host a discussion led by Nancy Sweitzer from the Dixon[, IL,] Chapter of Alzheimer’s. On Sunday afternoon, October 18, 2015, view this powerful film, beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Odell’s Program Room, 307 S.
Do you recognize this painting or its 19th century Dutch artist? “Irises” was painted by Vincent van Gogh 126 years ago, but its appeal is timeless. You can recreate a portion of the original during “Vino van Gogh, Paint, Drink, and be Merry!” To support Whiteside County youngsters at April
What was happening in our town 2000 years ago–and how do we know? With a special emphasis on Albany Mounds in Albany, IL, Dr. Michael D. Wiant will talk about “Illinois 2000 Years Ago and the Rise of a New Way of Native American Life.” This is a rare opportunity
From Monday, October 19, through Friday, October 23, 2015, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, offers its Fall 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,
Scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2015, Morrison’s Halloween Parade and Costume Contest has grown to become one of the area’s must-attend Halloween events. Presented by Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club, the annual parade down Main Street is guaranteed to bring a smile to those who watch the
Editor’s note: The 2:00 p.m. time is correct as reported. Other newspapers printed an earlier ending time, but that was changed to 2:00 p.m. Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free lunch on the next three Saturdays. Enjoy brats and
On Thursday, October 29, 2015, Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL, is “going to the dogs!” Happy Tails Humane Society will host a Halloween party. Bring your dog dressed in his/her best outfit for the spooktacular Halloween Runway Show. There will also be a spooky-good, all-you-can-take, doggy treat buffet.
Morrison United Methodist Church and The City Rebar Detailing, Inc. are preparing for their eighth annual Community Coats and Jackets for Morrison Kids program. They will accept new coats and jackets or clean used clothing in good condition. Donated outerwear can be brought to the church Monday, October 26, through