Relay For Life of Whiteside County fund raising goes on year round as shown here. The “Barnabas Support Group” team was seen on Saturday morning, August 8, 2015, cooking food at the corner of Lincolnway and Cherry Street in Morrison, IL. Left-to-right are Judy Holesinger, David Shaver, Barbara Prins, David’s
With the flurry of a new “school year” beginning soon, after-school activities begin anew. Local girls entering grades Kindergarten through 12 are invited to experience Girl Scouting. Sign up on Monday, September 14, 2015, between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL You
During the Whiteside County Fair, American Legion Post 328, Morrison, IL, will replace the United States flag that is used at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison. The ceremony will take place just prior to the 1:30 p.m. National Anthem at the Harness Races, on Friday, August
Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, provides free blood pressure checks in the hospital lobby, the third Friday of each month, from 10:30 to noon. We send a special treat home with each person who had their blood pressure taken. The next date for checks will be
The premier event for the City of Morrison, IL, is Paint the Town. Street and window painting–plus accompanying entertainment and food components–attract over 6000 annually. In 2014, more than 1800 squares were painted. This tribute to visual artistry has entertained visitors and residents for two decades plus one year. On
Dunlap Lodge #321 will host its 17th Annual Masonic Scramble on Saturday, August 22, 2015, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Men’s and ladies’ teams may register up until the day of the event. Contact Mike Ottens at 815-772-4909 or Prairie
If you are curious about Kindermusik, there has never been a better time to check it out. In keeping with this summer’s “Read to the Rhythm” theme, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, has partnered with local, licensed Kindermusik instructor, Shauna Davis. The library will offer our very
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, initiates its fall schedule of Life-Long Learning opportunities, in the Program Room. Beginning Monday, August 24, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., the first presenter is Rosemary Hinkley of Freeport, IL. Through a personal perspective she will share “Preparing to be a Survivor.”
A benefit to help Becky McLuckie fight breast cancer is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2015, from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Triple Play, 1601 9th Avenue, Fulton, IL. McLuckie is a Fulton resident and member of the Fulton High School Class of 1985. She was recently diagnosed with breast
Come celebrate 150 years of Thomson, IL, with memories of one of its most popular historical events–Melon Days. There will be free watermelon for all! The Thomson Sesquicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that “Memories of Melon Days” will be held Saturday, September 5, 2015, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., at
“The more the merrier!” is the theme of this community Open House Party hosted by Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. The public of all ages is invited to “come enjoy the day on us” from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2015. Food,
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing line up of entertainment. The Fair opens Tuesday, August 18, and closes after five amazing days on Saturday, August 22, 2015. The 145th annual fair, held at the fairgrounds in Morrison, IL, is sure to please all who attend! Here is a schedule
Karla Burn reported it is estimated over 500 people attended the Resthave Home Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015. That date is three years to the day from the ground breaking, but many years of
The Saturday, August 8, 2015, Morrison Farmers’ Market welcomed shoppers with modulated guitar music by Morrison, IL, musician Mitch Seeger. Temperatures from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. were also modulated by overcast skies. It was pleasant to shop for fresh produce, chicken, bakery goods, flowers, Thai food, and dog treats; handcrafted
Overcast skies aside, it was a fine day for the 5th Annual Water Extravaganza at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, August 8, 2015. The fun was scheduled from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot, but thousands of water balloons were completely splashed by