September 22: Pirates, Icebergs, Blowouts, Disasters

  Morrison Historical Society will host Captain Marc Adami on Sunday, September 22, 2024.  He will spin exciting sea stories of adventure on the high seas in his presentation, “My Life at Sea:  Pirates, Icebergs, Blowouts, and other Disasters.”  Doors open at 1:00 p.m. at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E.

Symphony Opens 71st Season on September 21

‘ Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 71st concert season at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, with a performance at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA.  Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger will begin his 18th year leading the orchestra. The concert is at Zion

September 29 Whiteside Forum: Elections/Divisiveness

  The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2024-2025 season, talking about the current hot button issue of “Elections and Political Divisiveness,” on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00

“Peace, Love, Paint” T-Shirt for Paint the Town

  “I have loved Paint the Town ever since I was a little girl!” This year’s event t-shirt Peace, Love, Paint is the creation of graphic artist and Morrison, IL, native, Gracen Harmon.  A 2020 graduate of Morrison High School, she is a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, with

Harvest Hammer Guide to Parking September 21

  Academic Drive Access Notice for Harvest Hammer Parking. As in the past, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, you will be able to park at the South Side School playground and on Academic Drive.  However, due to road construction on IL Route 78, Hammer participants will have Limited Access to

Rare Copy of Constitution to be Auctioned

  Editor’s note:  One hundred copies of the Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people.  Eight copies are now known to exist.  One is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024.  Reprinted from Associated Press  Journalist Jeffrey Collins; actual photo

Artist Demos and Crafts at The Loft September 22

  The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Saturday, September 21, 2024. On Sunday, September 22, doors open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Stop in for a complimentary Dilly Bar, provided by DQ Grill & Chill and The Loft on Main. Six

Sign Up for Paint the Town by September 20 to Save

  Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts.  The 28th event returns at noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024, offering 1800 outlined squares and a few circles for painting.  Since 1994, downtown Main Street has been transformed into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot

Register for September 21 Harvest Hammer

  Editor’s note: Photos are from thecity1.com files. The weekend of Saturday, September 21-22, 2024, will be exciting in the Morrison, IL, community.  More information is available on the website www.harvesthammer.org. Events commence at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison High School.  Open registration begins at 7:00 a.m.  Starting at 8:15 a.m.,

September 22 Wrestlers’ Pancake Breakfast

  Multiple pleasant activities will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024, on Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Begin your downtown day with breakfast by Coach Tom Drosopoulos and his High School Wrestlers.  The young men will host their Annual Pancakes & Paintings fundraiser, from 8:00 a.m. to noon.  The menu

Happy Little Bob Ross Shirts on Sale at The Loft on Main

  Fans of the late painter Bob Ross have an opportunity to purchase the 2023 Paint the Town T-shirt that honored him last year.  There are multiple sizes on sale for $5, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Stop in on Saturday, September 14, 2024,

September 29 Will Be Family Fun Day at Resthave

  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation invites the community to its annual Resthave Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024.  The joyful event takes place at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL. There will be a varied collection of entertaining events, food and snacks, competitions, skin painting, a tractor and

Barb Mask Program “Murders In Fulton’s History”

  Fulton Historical Society announces its first Fall program in 2024–“Murders in Fulton’s History.”  Continuing in a series of local research projects, which have included histories of gas stations, taverns and bars, physicians, and steamboats, this topic features more on human behaviors.  Barbara Mask and Harvey Geerts, members of Fulton

First Presbyterian Drive-Up Meal September 12

  First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Baked Potatoes with Sloppy Joe meat and broccoli to top them. Bread Lady frosted brownies add to

Transcending Boundaries:  Adriana McBride’s Dual Art Collections

  Using nature as both muse and medium, rising artist and ecologist Adriana McBride utilizes her ecology background to sustainably hand-source the natural pigments used in her artwork.  In her latest exhibition, she captivates art enthusiasts with her dual collections, “West Coast Art Tour” and “Quad Cities.”  They are currently