The Sterling Noon Rotary Club hosts its annual Pork BBQ lunch on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Sterling High School Commons, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is $7 and includes a seasoned pork chop sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink. All proceeds will
It has been a busy spring 2018 for the Whiteside County SWCD Education Foundation. We have been spreading conservation education throughout Whiteside County schools. We hope to find activities to share with the 2nd and 5th-to-7th grades. If you are an educator in Whiteside County and have a conservation education
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Morrison, IL, is having a fundraiser with Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, Suite A, in Sterling, IL, on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, from 11:30 to noon. WHOA will get a percentage of all food and beverage sales, tips, and donations that day. So,
Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed an outing to the Clinton Lumber Kings baseball game on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. They had hamburgers and hot dogs at the ball park, and the weather could not have been more perfect.
Resthave Home’s Assisted Living Residents enjoyed an outing to the Clinton, IA, Lumber Kings baseball game on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. They had hamburgers and hot dogs at the ball park, and the weather could not have been more perfect.
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
Dunlop Lodge #321 will host a pork chop and bratwurst sandwich sale, on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location is changed from past years. Find the Masons outside their Lodge building, on the corner of 227 E. Main and N. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL.
If you enjoy classic movies, you are most probably a Spencer Tracy fan. Easily defined as one of the premier film actors of the 20th century, Spencer Tracy traced his roots to Freeport, IL. From a turbulent home life as a youth, to his battles with alcoholism, his film career
“A tisket, a tasket,” come see over 160 baskets which will be up for bid, on Friday, May 11, 2018, at CGH Medical Center. The annual Silent Auction extravaganza is a fundraiser for the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal. It is being sponsored by the CGH Employee Division Committee. The
The Morrison Rotary Club held a membership drive in conjunction with the Morrison Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Loft 112, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Over 50 members of the community enjoyed food provided by Morrison Community Hospital Dietary Department and beverages provided by Rotary.
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
Editor’s note: The pictures were taken by Allan Johnson. Rock River Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized area Illinois high school students.
The River Cities Quilt Guild made “fidget quilts” for Resthave Home’s residents and donated them on Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The lap blankets are made with many different textures and items on the fabric. Residents with dementia particularly find the quilts interesting, and they enjoy touching the different textures. These
University of Illinois Extension is proud to partner with The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Rock Falls Tourism to offer two learning opportunities: Economic Development Workshops. For more information and to register, contact the Whiteside Extension Office at 815-632-3611.
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