Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80-to-100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice choir. Because
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen estimated “80 to 100” electrified luminaries and 14 bountiful crimson bows were purchased in November 2016, to add to the Christmas ambience of Morrison, IL. The decorative items were financed by a generous donation from Emmanuel Reformed Church’s Voices of Praise, a 90-voice
During the Morrison, IL, Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 3, 2016, Don Miller was honored as Christmas Parade Grand Marshal. His exceptional community service and love of Morrison made him a wonderful candidate for this year’s parade. Miller has given so much of his time and effort over the
“Snowflakes and Diamonds,” the latest short film produced by Johnick Petry, of Morrison, IL, debuted on Thursday, December 1, 2016. An audience of over 400 appreciative viewers gathered at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. The premiere began at 7:00 p.m., with no charge to the public. The
Throughout the day Saturday, December 3, 2016, the public is invited to place silent auction bids on a collection of handcrafted snowmen, who are on display at Wells Fargo Bank NA,100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The starting bids open at $20 for this Chamber of Commerce fundraiser. Bidding continues until 7:30
Professional Director and Producer Johnick Petry discussed his latest–and local–short film endeavor, on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, the day before the film premieres at Historic Dixon Theatre, 114 S. Galena Avenue, Dixon, IL. This Thursday, December 1, first showing of the movie will begin at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening
Sunday, November 27, 2016, marked the first Sunday of Advent. This period begins four Sundays before Christmas and is observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world. On that day, after the “Hanging of the Greens” ceremony at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
The Carroll-Jo Daviess Daughters of the American Revolution in conjunction with the Department of Defense, honored veterans of the Viet Nam War from Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Shannon, IL, in a ceremony at the Heritage Center in Lanark, on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Each veteran was presented with a certificate
Kunes County Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is finalizing one holiday promotion while beginning a second. Until the end of the November, visitors can “Fill the [Chevy] Cruz” with non-perishable items for Morrison Friends Food Pantry. As a “thank you,” the dealership offers two specials: $189/month
Saturday, November 26, 2016, was the annual clean-up day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with preparation and decoration for the upcoming Christmas walk. The canyon invites visitors to enter the buildings and enjoy refreshments, on Saturday, December 3, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Canyon-by-candlelight is a
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, conducted a Shopping Spree Raffle, to allow one winner an opportunity to shop for two minutes at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison. Only 200 tickets were sold. Along with the raffle, the Legion built into the rules that 10% of the proceeds would
November is a month that included an additional celebration for Julie Mask of Erie, IL. On Friday, November 18, 2016, she retired from her job as Bookkeeper at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Mask began her career locally 12 years ago. Prior to 2004, Mask worked
Celebrating its tenth season, Emmanuel Reformed Church’s 90-voice, Voices of Praise, an outreach ministry in Morrison, IL, cordially invites the area to experience its tenth annual Christmas cantata, “Ten Years of Christmas with the Voices of Praise.” There will be three performances in the beautifully decorated sanctuary of Emmanuel Reformed
It was likely to be the last day of November with temperatures in the 70’s. Morrison Garden Club members took to Main Street, decorating 11 sidewalk flower pots for the Christmas season On the morning of Thursday, November 17, 2016, these seven artisans transformed four blocks: Kathy Anderson, Sandra Crouse,
Morrison Fire Department, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomes donations of new toys for their annual “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. The station will accept unwrapped gifts on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Drive through the building from the W. Main Street entrance. Cash