Get ready to “Read for the Win,” Morrison. Odell Public Library’s Olympic-themed, summer reading programs offer fun opportunities for children, teens, and adults. Odell’s traditional Summer Reading Club, sponsored by the United Way of Whiteside County, aims to help students bridge the literacy gap between school sessions. Children who don’t
Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. is Safety Saturday at the Firehouse Ministries Fire Museum. Join us at 403 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL, off 4th or 5th Avenue. There will be a free BBQ Chicken Sandwich lunch, sponsored by Modern Woodmen. Enjoy fire truck
A 146 year history of the Whiteside County Fair will be the featured program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s meeting, Sunday, June 12, 2016. The presentation by Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski begins at 2:00 p.m., in the Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling,
Cornerstone Family Dentistry, 521 W. Wall Street, Morrison, IL, will host a One Year Anniversary celebration and Patient Appreciation Day, on Friday, June 24, 2016. Everyone is invited to celebrate with Dr. Melinda (Mindy) Hochgesang; her brother, Dr. Craig Peterson; their staff from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. There will be
A benefit event designed to support Shannon Huizenga and her three daughters will be held fron noon to 11:00 p.m., Saturday, June 18, 2016, at King Pins Saloon and Dance Hall, 18675 13th Street, Fulton, IL. For more details or to make a donation, please contract team4shannon@gmail.com.
On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016, Jean Eggemeyer and her family visited Morrison-Rockwood State Park. In the afternoon they “took a stroll on the trail that leads around [Lake Carlton].” Katie, one of two Eggemeyer daughters, “noticed it” said her mother. “It” is this snake, curled up with its
Morrison Garden Club and Master Gardener members beautified four visible locations in the City of Morrison, Friday, May 20, 2016. Take note of these: Odell Public Library 307 S. Madison Street; Veterans Park in Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street; the pocket park adjacent to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, at the
The parking lot of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be filled with–literally–tons of equipment that craves close inspection and sitting! There will be hands-on learning experiences about construction, farming, public works industries, and more. Come touch and interact with vehicles of all kinds on Saturday,
Join the City of Morrison Parks and Recreation Board as they team up with local health and wellness professionals, for a month of free classes. Participate in a health focused activity while enjoying one of our beautiful City parks, every Wednesday in the month of June 2016. They include yoga,
Jerry Brearton submitted this article. The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, installed over 1000 American Flags on Veterans graves at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, on Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2016. New flags are installed, and old markers are replaced each year by Post 328 and volunteers
Opening Day of the Morrison Farmers’ Market was Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Farmers’ Market is behind Whiteside County Court Services, 204 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Featured here are first-time vendors. Look for them on your future trips to “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in
The winner of the Post Office “Dog Bite Prevention” coloring contest was Elvia Workman, age 5. She is pictured with Brandon Hatteberg, the Delivery Supervisor for the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. He presented her with a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts, on Saturday,
The IHSA Class 2A Girls Softball Championship was played on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Bureau Valley High School, between the Lady Red Devils from Spring Valley Hall and the Morrison Fillies. The Morrison Fillies scored early and rebounded each time the Devils showed momentum, to clinch the Regional title
For the second year, Awesometown MVP is excited to bring you “Venusfest,” on Saturday, May 21, 2016, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. Bring a lawn chair to Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, and enjoy a music festival, especially featuring local and National women performers and artists. Proceeds
The 2016 Memorial Day Ceremonies will be held in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 30, 2016. The parade will start at 10:30 a.m. Parade line up will begin on E. Main Street one half hour before the parade at 10:00. The parade will travel west on Main Street from Madison