NAMI Group Meetings

NAMI Sauk Area now offers two monthly support group meetings, for family members and friends of individuals affected by mental illness. NAMI Sauk Area meets the second Thursday of each month in Rochelle, IL, at Faith Lutheran Church, 14206 E. Flagg Road, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.  Their next meeting

Sterling Federal Bank Employee Charity Challenge

Sterling Federal Bank recently celebrated with nominees and winners in the first annual Sterling Federal Bank Employee Charity Challenge, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Sauk Valley Community College, Dixon, IL. Rock River Hospice and Home was honored with third place in the challenge and received a check for the

CCC Bus Trip to “Tootsie”

The Clinton Community College Alumni Association will host a bus trip to see the play “Tootsie” on Saturday, September 29, 2018.  Tickets are limited.  Cost is $95 per person; payment must be made at the time of reservation.  To reserve your seat, call 563-244-7001 or come to CCC and speak with

May 9 MHS Mental Health Awareness Fair

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, will hold a Mental Health Awareness Fair, organized by the MHS Student Council.  The fair will run from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Local service providers will be on hand, in the gymnasium, with information on the services

MMTA Announces Cast for “1940s Radio Hour”

Morrison Music Theater Association is pleased to announce the cast for its 2018 production, “The 1940’s Radio Hour.”  This musical tells the story of an evening broadcast of a weekly variety show, at the seedy studios of WOV, a 5000-watt, local, New York City radio station. Performances will be in

SVCC Adult Education Summer Schedule

2018 Summer General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes will run from Tuesday, May 22, 2018, to Thursday, June 28, 2018.  Times and locations are listed below. Free public transportation and free online GED programming are available for qualified students. For more information call the

May 5 Timber Lake Auditions for Area Teens

Timber Lake Playhouse will hold auditions for the all-area teen production of “Disney’s High School Musical” on Saturday, May 5, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, May 6, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Auditions will be held at the theatre, 8215 Black Oak Road, south of

CGH Bake Sale Fundraiser May 8

On Tuesday, May 8, 2018, the public is welcome to check out the Bake Sale and Dessert Auction sponsored by the CGH Health Foundation Employee Division Committee.  The Foundation has spent over 30 years helping adults and children in the Sauk Valley lead healthier lives. The bake sale will be

April 28 Timber Lake Presents Worldly Delights

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents Worldly Delights–A Night of International Food and Wine, on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at 6:00 p.m., at the Playhouse in Mt. Carroll, IL.  Join local “Celebrity Chefs” as they compete and prepare small plates of food from around the world for you to enjoy.  Tokens

May 1 Clinton Community College Career Fair

Calling Clinton Community College students and alumni and job seekers from the Clinton, IA, region.  Clinton Community College will host the 2018 Career Fair on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. The event will be held in the CCC Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  More than 35

Morrison Schools Fine Arts Weekend May 12-13

Mark your calendar for Mother’s Day weekend and join Morrison Schools in celebrating the Arts! Morrison Schools would like to invite the public to attend our Fine Arts weekend.  The annual Spring into the Arts Exhibit, sponsored in part by the Children’s Art Preservation Association (CAPA), will take place Saturday,

Prophetstown Royal Neighbors Complete Fundraiser

Prophetstown Adult Chapter 516 completed their annual Matching Fundraiser for “Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life Team, from Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL.  Royal Neighbor Members donated items for the silent raffle to help raise money. Chapter 516 Matching Funds Chairperson Donna Brooks has helped with this project for the

Symphony and Guests to Perform Haydn’s “Creation”

The Clinton Symphony Orchestra, two choruses, and three guest soloists will perform Joseph Haydn’s oratorio, The Creation, at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, in Clinton, IA.  Two of the guest soloists have area connections.

Sterling Municipal Band Annual Spring Concert

The Sterling Municipal Band will hold its 28th Annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 7:00 p.m., at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Avenue, Sterling, IL.  The concert will feature Guest Conductor Colonel Arnald Gabriel, USAF (Ret.) and Guest Saxophone Soloist Master Chief Petty Officer Dale

Timber Lake Playhouse May and June Shows

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theater of Northwest Illinois, is busily preparing for the Tuesday, May 8, 2018, opening of the season.  Don’t miss all the exciting events at Timber Lake this summer. For more information, visit the TLP website or call the Box Office at 815-244-2035.  Box