Connie Barr, Morrison, IL, award-winning quilter, at left, will be a presenter at the Best of Yesteryear event, sponsored by River Cities Quilt Guild. Sessions take place Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 20, from noon to 4:00 p.m. The event will be
Attention, book lovers! Odell Public Library is now accepting gently-used books from the community, for the library’s annual “Book and Bake Sale,” on Saturday, November 7, 2015. This yearly event is held in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The popular
Dana McCoy submitted the following article. Photos by thecity1.com. Morrison’s 21st annual Paint the Town is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015, in downtown, Morrison, IL. Main Street and intersecting sidestreets become the creative canvas for all ages, all talent levels, and all creative messages. The Main Street windows often
Professional storyteller Barry Cloyd will be featured at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society meeting Sunday, September 13, 2015. His presentation begins at 2:00 p.m. at the CGH Medical Center Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. From the main entrance lobby, turn left and proceed to the first hall
On Saturday, September 19, 2015, roads and streets in and around Morrison, IL, will be filled with individuals participating in some colorful events. Some will look completely different by the end of the day, like these girls! A full day of colorful activities is scheduled. The community will join for
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board is making plans for 2015 themed events in Morrison, IL. Please save these holiday dates. We hope you and your families can participate in both of this year’s events. Watch for more details on both events coming soon. The annual Halloween Parade along Main Street will
Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, is a 12-acre wooded site ideal for nature walks, throughout the seasons. The cost to traverse Heritage Canyon is by donations only, all of which are used for improvement of the park. Heritage Canyon is dotted with 11 buildings and two bridges that
“The Imitation Game,” a 2015 box-office hit, will be shown at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., in the Program Room. This is a tense, World War II thriller about an intelligent and creative British team, who cracked Nazi
Editor’s note: The original article stated the film was in August. Note the corrected viewing date. “The Imitation Game” is the featured movie at Odell Public Library, located at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room. There is
On Saturday afternoon, September 12, 2015, join the Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees, MHS members, your friends, and new acquaintances in air-conditioned comfort, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The annual Ice Cream Social and sandwich supper will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Other
Join Hardee’s, 200 N. Base Street, Morrison, IL, for “National Cheeseburger Day” on Friday, September 18, 2015. In celebration, each customer who purchases a 1/3 lb cheeseburger at the regular price will receive a free 1/3 lb cheeseburger. The promotion begins after regular breakfast hours.
About 2200 years ago, Native Americans embraced a new way of life. Cultivated foods became a larger part of the diet. There were advances in stone tool technology. People acquired a variety of exotic raw materials, ranging from copper to volcanic glass. There appears to be a substantial change in
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol host the annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 12, 2013, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with major prizes awarded after fishing ends. The law enforcement agencies have sponsored the derby for more than 40 years. This popular, free fishing contest is
The public is invited to a second annual Wine and Cheese Tasting Soirée on Saturday, September 12, 2015. The event location is Savanna Museum & Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL. It runs from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The tasting is by reservation only, with limited availability. Please RSVP
Mark your calendar for Girl Scout Sign Up Night. Morrison, IL, girls in Kindergarten through grade 12 can register Monday, September 14, 2015. The hours are 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street. The annual membership is $15,