First Presbyterian Church continues to offer Free Community Meals. All are welcome! The remaining dates in 2014 are Thursdays, October 30, November 13 and December 11, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving meal will be served on Sunday, November 23, at 11:15 a.m. In 2015, First Presbyterian is extending the opportunity to host meals to other churches, organizations and businesses. If your group would like to prepare, serve and clean up a meal for 70-90 people, Pastor Mike would love to teach you how. It’s easy and very rewarding. Contact Mike at 815-772-3510 or at mselburg@firstpresmorrison.com. Sign up to host a 2015 meal today.
v Morrison Community Day Care and Preschool Trick-or-Treating will take place in downtown Morrison, on Friday, October 31, 2014, (weather permitting). The kids are very excited to visit businesses. If you would be willing to hand out a small piece of candy or other treat to the kids outside your entrance from 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., please contact Michele Van Buren, Director, at 815-772-3707. The kids have lots of fun and the day care appreciates your participation!
v Ashford University students will present “All in the Timing,” a group of six one-act plays written by David Ives, on Friday, October 31, 2014 and Saturday, November 1. The performance starts at 7:30 p.m. in Ashford’s recently renovated Mullany Theater. Admission is just $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students.
v Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center will host a number of events in the next few weeks: Trick-or-Treating on Wednesday, October 29, 2014, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; a $5 Chili Lunch to raise funds for St. Jude’s on Wednesday, November 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., (delivery available); a Cake Walk on Tuesday, November 25, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (donations of baked goods appreciated!); and Saturday Matinees, the second Saturday of each month, where family-friendly movies will be shown with free popcorn and soda for all. For more information call 815-772-7288.
v The Bike Barn, at 13524 Black Road, Morrison, will host the OMA National Off-Road Motorcycle & ATV Racing Series on November 1st and 2nd, 2014. Call 815-778-3641 for information.
v Election Day is November 4. Don’t forget to vote. On the ballot will be two referenda asking for approval of a 1% sales tax increase to support infrastructure repairs in the city (road repairs have been identified as the highest priority) and a 1% county-wide sales tax to support school infrastructure improvements. The Chamber Board of Directors voted to support both measures because a strong school system and safe roads are crucial for Morrison’s health as a community and its growth in the future. Contact any Chamber director with questions or comments.
v The Friends of the Parks Foundation will host “Trivia for the Trail-The Trek Continues” on Saturday, November 8, 2014, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at The Oak Room at Prairie Ridge Golf Course. The cost is $10 per player, with 8 people maximum per team. Tacos will be available for purchase, as well as snacks and beverages. Pre-register your team and players’ names by e-mailing friendsoftheparkmorrison@gmail.com by November 4 for a free trivia answer. Proceeds will benefit the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail and the Friends of the Parks Foundation.
v TLC Autumn Country Store, 7250 Garden Plain Rd., Morrison, IL, is now open every Friday and Saturday beginning November 14, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Make this shop your holiday headquarters for beautiful, unique gifts and home decor handcrafted by local gifted artisans. A large assortment of delicious canned foods and candies are also available. Visit www.timberlanetreefarm.com for more information. Look for expanded hours as the holiday season approaches.
v Timber Lake Playhouse is proud to announce their 2015 summer season productions which includes, “Hairspray,” “The Big Meal,” “Peter Pan,” “Greater Tuna,” “Big Fish” and “Big River.” Children’s shows include “Pinocchio” and “James and the Giant Peach.” Season passes for all six shows are only $119 and are available now at 815-244-2035 or at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Gift certificates and group sales are available year round.
v Save the Date for the 2015 Morrison Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on February 5, 2015 at Cross Creek. Plan to join the fun for a murder mystery play, specialty drink auction and more!