Vendors are needed for the second annual “Girls’ Night Out” event sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. “Girls’ Night Out” will be held at the banquet room at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on October 17, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event committee
Join the Morrison Farmers’ Market for a fun day of health and fitness. Everyone knows that eating right and exercising promote a healthy lifestyle. Morrison Farmers’ Market and B-Fit ZUMBA have collaborated to prove it on Saturday, September 21, 2013. This is the morning of the Harvest Hammer and Paint
Friends of the Parks announces that Farmers National Bank has made a $1000 donation to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail project. Pictured are Doug Vanderlaan, FNB Community President, left, and Glenn Ackeberg, board member of Friends of the Parks Foundation. “Our success comes from our customers, and as such, we are
The Morrison Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Shown is Morrison Area Community Foundation board member Jan Horberg, left, and Kiley VanDerLeest, Executive Director of White Oaks. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center provides therapeutic horseback riding and animal-assisted
The Whiteside Forum will kick off another season of presentations and discussions on Thursday, September 26, 2013, with Blaine Mineman of Amnesty International. This and future events are held in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison,
Former NFL Chicago Bears Running Back Adrian Peterson will be the Guest Speaker on Sunday, September 22, 2013, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. All ages are welcome. Peterson is a motivational speaker and author of Don’t Dis My Abilities. His
The River Cities Quilt Guild is holding its 27th Quilt Show on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2013. It will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, the Morrison High School Wrestling Club will sponsor a pancake dinner benefit on behalf of the Bob White Family (fighting Lyme Disease) and retired Coach Dan Drosopoulos (fighting cancer.) “Wrestling Adversity: Taking Down Lyme Disease & Cancer” will be held at the Christ Center in
Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown brunch from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. Pancakes, sausage, and juice will be served. Their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser will be held the
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee has planned “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event” on Saturday, October 5, 2013, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres, lively libations, trend-settings toppers, horse races, and more derby-related fun! Proceeds will directly benefit MCH by contributing
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Fundraising Event, “Run for the Roses,” will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. This Kentucky Derby themed event will feature great food, lively libations (drinks), fabulous
The Annual Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, is set for Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2013, from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join the Early American Crafters for our Fall Festival and experience life in a pioneer village. Watch demonstrations and meet our
The following Morrison, IL, events during September 2013 are supplied by Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, is the site of a Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser for new library books and resources. The Book Fair
Every third Saturday in September the City of Morrison, IL, offers an event that transforms an historic downtown into a concrete and glass canvas, on which any aspiring artist may reveal their talents. This day-long transformation draws thousands of participants and observers from throughout the area. It leaves the downtown
The American Cancer Society estimates that in this Country, breast cancer will become a reality for 296,980 females in 2013. The positive news is that 87% of them will survive this devastating diagnosis. Surprisingly, there can be moments of humor and joy along the way. A new, original musical illustrates