During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will offer a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer, as well as performance opportunities for youth ages 6-to-18. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “Our
At noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees, located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” They opened
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Cellist Anthony Arnone will be Guest Artist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra, to close the orchestra’s 70th concert season. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. Arnone will play the famous Elgar Cello
Join us in honoring Earth Day with Morrison Rotarians at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (or until all 300 bags are gone.) We will be jazzing up your grocery shopping experience, by offering brand new reusable bags. Let our enthusiastic
Come join us as we explore what we wear and why it is important to our culture. This program, which is financially sponsored by Illinois Humanities, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 Tenth Avenue, in downtown Fulton,
Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please remember Morrison Lions will
On Monday, April 8, 2024, some 31 million people living in a 100+ mile wide path, stretching from Texas to Maine, will be able to witness a rare, total solar eclipse. People in the 48 contiguous States will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. The path of
President of Friends of Odell Library Anne Frame submitted this press release. An appealing and noteworthy “Aprons on Display” presentation will be given by Connie Barr, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Odell Public Library Program Room. The address is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
Watch live video of the eagles’ nest: Arconic Eagle Cam. Trivia notes: If you see both parents at the nest, the larger bird is the female, by about 33%. She also has a longer hooked beak. The American Bald eagle is not bald at all; its head is covered by
Morrison, IL, Photographer Steve Siefken shared these photographs of a family taking advantage of sunny skies and a stiff wind.
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Collective Goods/Book sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. The event will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from noon to 2:30 p.m. This annual fundraiser provides medical scholarships. Expect lots of unusual collective gifts, gadgets, and lovely books
Today, Friday, March 29, 2024, is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. This is a time to pay special tribute to *9,000,000 Americans who served during the Vietnam War era *58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. *those who never received the recognition they deserved,
On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk begins at Resthave Rehabilitation & Health Care, 408 Maple Avenue, at 12:15 p.m. Community participants should arrive before that time and park their vehicles. After this service, those who do not wish to walk a half mile to Pleasant
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host two memorable services during Holy Week. The Morrison community is encouraged and welcome to attend either or both. On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the church family will hold a “Funeral Service for Christ.” It will