University of Illinois Extension will sponsor a Question and Answer session at the Fulton, IL, Schmaling Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue. A local Master Gardener, Judy Holesinger, will be available on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to discuss basic tips on spring garden techniques. Fundamentals of
Effective immediately CGH Medical Center is lifting temporary visitor’s restrictions put in place to guard against the flu. For the safety of patients and staff over the last couple of months, the hospital has limited patient visits to two visitors per patient at one time, and only visitors who are
NAMI Sauk Area now offers two monthly support group meetings, for family members and caregivers of individuals living with mental illnesses. The support group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month in Dixon, IL, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., and the second Thursday
Four Compatibility Determinations (CD’s) which evaluate various economic and/or commercial uses of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), are available for public comment through Monday, April 9, 2018. The draft CD’s re-evaluate the following uses of the Refuge: Commercial Fishing
Volunteers are needed at White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center. We have several opportunities available to volunteer for our therapeutic riding program, ranging from volunteering for classes (leading horses and/or side-walking riders and their horses) occasionally helping with miscellaneous tasks around the barn helping with marketing helping with fundraising. Our greatest
Like the plant and tree sales, the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District fish sale is now approaching as well. Delivery will be Monday, April 30, 2018, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Call or text the SWCD at 815-772-2124 if you have questions. Tell your family and friends, too. Deadlines
Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce that on Saturday, April 7, 2018, the event, Sterling Mom2Mom Market, will return to Christ Lutheran School’s gym, at 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The event is from 8:00 a.m. until noon, with a $1 suggested donation. Booth registration is open until
Congresswomen Cheri Bustos invited high school students from across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District to submit their original artwork for the annual Congressional Art Competition. Congresswoman Bustos will accept submissions through the deadline, Thursday, April 12, 2018. There is a limit of one entry per student. “Every year, I’m blown away
Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce that on Saturday, April 7, 2018, the event, Sterling Mom2Mom Market, will return to Christ Lutheran School’s gym at 2000 18 Avenue, Sterling, IL. Booth registration is now open until March 28, or until booths fill up. The sale is an indoor
Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a spring fish sale to stock area ponds, taking orders for fish through Friday, April 27, 2018, and Thursday, April 19, for grass carp. Pick up is Friday, May 4, starting at 7:00 a.m., at the SWCD office, located at
Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a spring tree and native plant sale to promote conservation–including backyard conservation. Consider planting native trees, shrubs, flowers, and grasses to promote diversity and wildlife habitat on your acreage or in your backyard. Rock Island County SWCD is taking orders
Editor’s note: The photograph of a caterpillar’s feet was taken by Tonya Wilhelm. Join the Master Gardeners of Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside Counties in cooperation with Sauk Valley Community College, on Saturday, March 17, 2018, for this one-day horticulture workshop. Participants will hear keynote presenter Sandra Mason, State Master
Illinois cattlemen and cattle women will have the opportunity to hear from several experts at the 2018 Illinois Cattle Feeders Meeting, planned for Friday, March 9, 2018, at Sauk Valley Community College, IL Route 2, south of Dixon, IL. The meeting will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Christ Lutheran School will hold its Spring Pancake Breakfast to benefit the school on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 13 Avenue, Sterling, IL. The breakfast will begin at 7:00 and will continue through 11:00 a.m. A free-will donation will be accepted for admission. The suggested donation
The Morrison High School Student Council will send packages to different U. S. troops. They would greatly appreciate for community members to contribute to this cause and donate. Student Council is accepting either monetary donations, to help with shipping costs, or products from the list below: beef jerk non-chocolate candy