June 8 Whiteside County Relay For Life of

Whiteside County American Cancer Society Relay For Life will hold its annual event on Saturday, June 8, 2019. at Westwood Sports Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL.     Survivors     Luminarias   The events time table follows.   If you have questions, wish to participate, or would like

June 8 Relay For Life of Whiteside County

Relay For Life of Whiteside County will hold its annual American Cancer Society event at Westwood Sports Center, 1900 Westood Drive, Sterling, IL, on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Registration begins at 4:00 p.m., and activities open; the event concludes about 10:00 p.m. The public is invited to celebrate cancer survivors

Hit a Hole-in-One for Hospice June 28

Rock River Hospice & Home, a United Way Agency, along with CGH Medical Center, The Cornerstone Agency, Astec Mobile Screens, and Sterling Commercial Roofing, presents the 17th Annual RRHH Memorial Golf Outing, Friday, June 28, 2019, at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL.  Join Hospice for an afternoon of

Concealed Carry License Renewal Training

The Education Foundation of The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District will host an Illinois Concealed Carry Firearm License Renewal Training Course fundraiser.  The class is limited to 20 people.  Registration is due by Friday, May 31, 2019, by phoning 815-772-2124, extension 3, or in person at The Whiteside County

A Symphonic Affair May 31

On Friday, May 31, 2019, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Benefit and Gala will be held at Rastrelli’s Tuscany Center, 238 Main Avenue, in Clinton, IA, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event features silent and live auctions, an extravagant buffet, and delightful entertainment.  This event is a major fund-raiser for

Anti-Trafficking Committee Meeting May 14

The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Trafficking Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.  The meeting is open to all interested persons.  It begins at 9:00 a.m. at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton. A PowerPoint presentation will illustrate

Bethesda Blaze Raised $3002 to Fight Cancer

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay For Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, Morrison, IL, held their annual “Let’s Strike out Cancer” Scotch Doubles tournament, on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Hilltop Lanes in Morrison.  The team is supported by Prophetstown Royal Neighbors of America, Chapter 516. The event included two shifts with

Morrison Methodists Make May Baskets for Resthave

Morrison United Methodist Church’s Senior Care group made over 100 May Day baskets for all of the Resthave Care & Rehabilitation residents, on Monday, April 29, 2019.  They handed out the baskets on Wednesday, May 1. “Thank you so much for thinking of our residents and brightening their day.  You

Pet Therapy is the Best!

Furry Friends out of Princeton, IL, visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Debra Moreland, owner of Furry Friends, brought many different animals, to the delight of residents. Lois and Bob Wiebenga are shown face-to-furry-face with a gray chinchilla and an ivory

Resthave Fun with Ripsnorters 4H Club

The Garden Plain Ripsnorters 4H club visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 6, 2019, for craft time with our residents.  The craft was made out of Popsicle sticks and felt material.  Residents could choose to make a chick, puppy dog, or bunny. This intergenerational

Haag Donates Accessible Glider Swing to Resthave

Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted this article. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, has been blessed to have an amazing donor, Marcia Haag, and by her amazing donation.  Haag is a Board member and volunteer at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. In memory of her late mother, Florence Tripp, Haag

April 10 Eat Wings to Support April House

Executive Director Carrie Melton submitted this press release. In celebration of Child Abuse Prevention Month, Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, Sterling, IL, will support April House Children’s Advocacy Center, on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.  From 11:00 a.m. until closing, let your server know you would like the

Think Spring! Time to Purchase Lions Club Roses

Easter is fast approaching, and Lions Club members are selling roses for delivery on Good Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, 2019.  Colors cannot be guaranteed and vary from beautiful reds, yellows, shades of pink, and some “variegated” colors.  The cost per dozen is $15. Orders can be placed

Miller Program Features Nez Perce Culture

Galen Leonhardy, Professor of English at Black Hawk College, will be featured at the Volunteer Miller event on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from de Immigrant Windmill.  Starting at 6:00 p.m., Professor Leonhardy will share his experiences of living within

Order Trees, Plants, and Fish Now

Tricia Paxson, from Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District stated, “I don’t know about you but, I am ready for spring.  Along with spring come our sales of trees, plants, and fish.  Deadlines for all sales are listed on each form, found below.  If you are interested in trees,