Coloring! Adult Coloring! It is all the rage right now. The Friends of Odell Public Library is offering an afternoon of coloring on Monday, July 18, 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Bring your colors and books and join friends in this new, but old, trend. If this is something
On Wednesday, June 15, 2015, The Fulton Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Dinner for members. Dinner took place at King Pins, a new member of the Chamber. Food was catered by the Fulton Meat Market, located in Fulton, IL. Many members of the Chamber were in attendance. Prototypes for
This article was submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator. You know, I wear several different hats. And the times that I wear them usually do not conflict, but it has happened twice in the last five months. I am Director of the Morrison Friends Food
Do you enjoy helping a wonderful organizations like WHOA–White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center? Then this fundraiser is a great opportunity for you! The steps are simple. 1. Fill out a pledge card from the WHOA barn at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds or from any volunteer or student/parent.2. Drop it off
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and event sponsors Co-Z Corner, Inc. and Sterling Federal Bank are pleased to announce the first annual “Movie in the Park.” This free event will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Morrison Sports Complex, located just east of Morrison at Route 30 and Bishop
The City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Department has planned the first annual “Summer Extravaganza” for Saturday, July 30, 2016, from noon to 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at Morrison Sports Complex, east of the City at Route 30 and Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. This one-day event includes
Editor’s note: The location has been corrected. NAMI Sauk Area is hosting NAMI Sauk Area 5K Run & Walk Beside Us event on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Hoover Park, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL. There are events for the entire family to encourage the health of mind, spirit and
Premium books for the 146th Annual Whiteside County Fair are now available at banks throughout the County. Over $119,000 in premiums will be offered in prize money to the winners in over 1500 classes. The fair runs Tuesday, August 16, through Saturday, August 20, 2016. The fair premium book serves
To celebrate moving to a new location, Morrison Community Hospital held an Open House featuring its attractive, spacious, new Family Care Clinic. On Sunday, June 26, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., approximately 300 visitors toured the clinic; expanded outpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Department; Café restaurant; Emergency Room. MCH Foundation
July is National Ice Cream Month. To celebrate, everyone is invited to the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Ice Cream Social, Sunday July 10, 2016, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Find us next to the Lincoln-Manahan Home museum, in the 600 Block of E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. A big tent
Dear Editor: Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 14th annual Hospice of the Rock River Valley (HRRV) Golf Outing on Friday, June 24, 2016. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the HRRV golf outing: The Cornerstone Agency,
A lost orphan found. A villain thwarted. A hero and heroine triumphantly united. All and more can be found in the upcoming Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) production of “He Ain’t Done Right By Nell” by Wilbur Braun. Performances will be held at 7:00 p.m. at two locations: Prophetstown Congregational
Modern-day slavery exists. How far would you walk to escape human slavery? Would your answer change if you were a child–rather than a capable, strong, knowledgeable adult? This summer, teacher Barry Jurgensen is walking more than 500 miles across three states, to call attention to, and reduce, the vulnerability of
Desert Storm Veterans of the 1644th Transportation Co. Army National Guard Unit, based out of Rock Falls, IL, will hold a 25-Year Desert Storm reunion, Saturday, June 25, and Sunday, June 26, 2016, in Rock Falls. Saturday, June 25, will begin with an adult gathering at the Rock Falls American
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois is opening Early Bird registration for the annual Thin Mint Sprint. Organize your team of runners or walkers. This family-friendly event is all about getting outdoors to support an active healthy lifestyle. Invite friends and family to join in. Individuals are welcome, too. Register online