The traditional Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, will begin at 3:00 p.m., instead of noon, to allow school children to attend. Participants will gather at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. Due to the construction at the site, people are
Inside McDonald’s, 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, children can seek plastic Easter eggs. Each contains a note to redeem a treat. The egg hunt is ongoing every day through Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Adults will be treated to a small coffee each day until Tuesday, April 15. The local
The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. The fun begins at 4:00 p.m. Children age ten and under are invited. Different age groups will have separate “fields” to search, with eggs and
The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 19, 2014. A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m. There will be a brief opportunity to capture a photo before egg-gathering
The Whiteside Forum hosts its Spring conference, featuring “Human Rights: Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives,” on Friday, April 11, 2014. The event takes place in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The general public is urged to attend
It is coming soon–St. Mary Church Father Daughter Dance, “Denim and Lace.” The theme this year will be a “barn dance” with all of the fun, special gift baskets, and great music that are a part of this special, annual family evening. This year will be the ninth year for
Do you have a product or service that the Federal Government could use, once the Thomson Correctional Facility opens? You must register to do so, and there are two upcoming trainings to help. Someone will sell food to feed staff and inmates. A business will repair lawn mowers and vehicles
Chamber of Commerce Administratior Corinne Bender submitted the following “What’s happening in Morrison?” events in Morrison, IL, for April 2014. At the end is a notice about the May opening of the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a delicious PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, April 5, from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the
Jennifer’s Dance Center, 104-B W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, exists to “showcase the performing arts in Morrison.” The studio is owned and directed by Jennifer Bielema. It is her inspired choreography that enables youth to experience the rhythmic exhilaration of dance. See for yourself, as her students perform for
The Morrison Lions Foundation has collaborated on an exciting Eagle Scout service project with Morrison Boy Scout Nick Kaufman and the City of Morrison, IL. The Lions are fundraising to build a 24′ x 32′ picnic pavilion at Morrison Sports Complex. It will cost $16,000 and include a concrete floor
Business owners in small towns are asked repeatedly to fund causes. Each donation eats into their small profit margin. So, it is especially helpful when they make “in-kind” donations–if not in cash, then in services, materials, site usage, or promotion and publicity to assist a fundraiser. In-kind donations are a
Syndi Rensimer, Coder/Transcriptionist in the Health Information Management department, recently passed her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam. She is employed at Morrison Community Hospital. According to the American Academy of Professional Coders website, “AAPC’s Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) credential is the gold standard for medical coding in physician office settings
The Junior Class Post Prom Committee is selling Butter Braids for $13 each. The Butter Braid pastries are light and flaky, containing mouth-watering fillings. These pastries come frozen and will be delivered in time to celebrate Easter morning with your family. Choices of flavors include Cherry Strawberry Cream Cheese
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will be the recipient of the “Percentage of Sales Benefit” to be held at Culver’s in Rock Falls, IL, on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The location is 1901 Harley Davidson Drive. Ace the Wonder Horse along with volunteers, participants,
Do you know a centennarian? How about a person who is well past 100 years of age? The Morrison, IL, community is invited to share the 107th anniversary of the birth of treasured resident, Gladys Ludens. She is shown at her 106th birthday party with Carole Patton, Morrison. Members of