Events

The Silver City Chamber of Commerce event being planned for Monday, September 29, 2014, at Sterling, IL, High School has been postponed.  It will be rescheduled for Spring 2014.  Watch our website, www.saukvalleyareachamber.com, for information on the Spring event. Questions may be addressed to Kim at the Sauk Valley Area Chamber

Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Windsor Manor, Morrison’s newest Assisted Living and Memory Care facility, was welcomed with open arms on Sunday, September  21, 2014, with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony.  Participating in the Ribbon Cutting ceremony was the facility’s first male resident, Elmer Prins, seated in the

Blessed by perfect competitive morning weather and large numbers of participants, on Saturday, September 20, 2014, the 27th annual Harvest Hammer event goes into the record book as the best ever.  Last year’s impressive total of 550 attendees was far exceeded.  After the races Rotarian Kathy Schmidt stated, “We had

For those who arrived at Paint the Town before the rain began, and those who planned to attend, know that you have the opportunity to continue the event.  The registration tent will be open Sunday, September 21, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Come get your supplies.  Downtown streets

Despite a light drizzle on Friday, September 12, 2014, there was a houseful of smiles inside 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The house was literally open to all. This is the new–and newly-renovated–location of the Whiteside County’s April House Children’s Advocacy Center and office of Executive Director and Forensic

The April House Advocacy Center Golf Outing is Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL.   The four-person best-ball scramble is $60 per individual–which includes 18 holes of golf with a half cart and lunch. Monies raised will support the

The Illinois Corn Maze at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, is open for the 2014 season.  This year’s theme is “Mystery Maze V.”  This is the largest corn maze in Northwestern Illinois, where the public is invited to “Come out and lose someone!”  The last day

It’s a Grand Opening Celebration for Morrison’s newest assisted living and memory care community, Windsor Manor, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL.  The Ribbon Cutting ceremony will be at noon on Sunday, September 21, 2014.  Join the staff for kids’ activities, tours of the facility, and a vendor fair from noon

A significant bake sale will be held Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning at 9:00 a.m., to support April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The sale will be held at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, in conjunction with the April House Golf Outing.  Donations

Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administratior, submitted these upcoming 2014 events in Morrison, IL, unless otherwise noted. The Federal Bureau of Prisons will be holding a Job Fair for a variety of jobs at the U. S. Penitentiary in Thomson, IL, and it’s not just prison guards that are

“It is so easy to give blood, and it takes less than an hour of your time, once every eight weeks.  You will help up to three recipients with life-threatening medical needs.  Most of us know someone who has received a blood product at some point in their lives, whether

Mark your calendar for Saturday afternoon, October 4, 2014, for the upcoming special family event at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Two Morrison men of renown will be the focus of an old-fashioned ice cream social, designed by Morrison Historical Society.  Other refreshments include barbecue pork sandwiches,