NAMI Sauk Area Support Group Meetings

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

Donate Used Crayons to IFFA

If your family uses crayons, you may want to donate some–broken bits or whole–to The Crayon Initiative, a California not-for-profit.  This organization recycles used crayons and makes new crayons to distribute to children’s hospitals across the Nation.  Help them reach their colorful goal of 2000 pounds of crayons. Whiteside County

Ag Breakfast for Education March 18

The Whiteside County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will serve breakfast on Sunday, March 18, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls Community Center, 601 W. Tenth Street, Rock Falls, IL. The menu includes buttermilk pancakes, whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, coffee, and milk.  There

WHOA Spring Flower Sale March 5-19

WHOA is having a spring flower sale, from Monday, March 5, through Monday, March 19, 2018.  We are taking orders for 6″ foiled pots of blooming flowers. Delivery will be on Monday, March 26, and Tuesday, March 27, just in time for Easter.

Melton Inducted into Rotary Club

The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed a new member at our Wednesday, February 21, 2018, meeting.  Melton is shown being inducted by President Dr. Brad Yacklich. Melton is the Executive Director of April House Children’s Advocacy Center, 503 N. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. Morrison Rotarians look forward to working with

FFA Reunion Dinner February 21

Future Farmers of America (FFA) will host a reunion dinner on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  The meal will be served at 5:45. FFA members at individual tables will lead discussions about what the youth organization has

B.L.I.N.D. Club Gives Valentines at Resthave

The Morrison High School B.L.I.N.D. club (Building Lasting Impressions that Never Die) came to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. They delivered Valentines that they had made. Resthave residents enjoyed the intergenerational visit and would like to thank the B.L.I.N.D. club, for thinking of

2018 Duck Unlimited Banquet

On Saturday, February 17, 2018, plan to attend the 41st Annual Rock River Chaper of Ducks Unlimited Banquet, held at the Latin American Social Club, 2708 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL.  Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and dinner starts at 6:00. Auctions will feature an array of guns; decoys; Ducks

Miller Program Features Native American History

 The year of 2018 celebrates the bicentennial anniversary for the State of Illinois. What better way to pay tribute to the State’s history than to start at its pre-history status? Native Cherokee and Ojibwe Dan Lybarger from Galesburg, IL, will share his knowledge of Native American history and culture. Reverend Lybarger’s

Cottonwood 4-H Visits Happy Tails

Editor’s note:  Katie Eggemeyer submitted this press release. The Cottonwood 4-H Club met in January 2018 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison, IL, for the monthly meeting. After the business meeting, Cole Short did a talk about lights and parallel circuits. Hannah Lambdin did a talk on how to make

February 15 Soup Supper and 4-H Bake Sale

The public is invited to Resthave Home’s Soup Supper, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Supper will be served in the spacious Assisted Living Dining Room.  Chili and a variety of soups, a sandwich, and a drink are on the menu, on Thursday, February 15,

Candidate Mortensen Visits Resthave Home

Clark Mortensen, candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, visited with Resthave Home residents on Friday, February 2, 2018.  He shared donuts that were well-received by the residents and listened to their concerns. Pictured left-to-right are Marge Kettler, Mortensen, and Paul Huizenga. Candidate for Sheriff Kris Schmidt will come to Resthave on

Rotary Club Literacy Program at Northside

Morrison Rotary generously purchased a new book for each student in Pre-K through Second grade.  This endeavor is part of the organization’s long-standing Literacy Program. Rotary enlisted the aid of the members of B.L.I.N.D., a character-building, social outreach group at Morrison High School, directed toward Freshmen.  The acronym stands for

Keeping the Lions Motto “We Serve” in a New Year

Morrison Lions approved annual donations to Lions Club International Foundation, Lions of Illinois Foundation, Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford, IL, and the Lions of Illinois Foundation Low Vision Screening program.  These donations lend support locally and on the State and International levels.  More information can be found by

YWCA Women Nominations and Luncheon

The YWCA is now accepting award nominations for the annual YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon, which honors achievements of outstanding women throughout the Sauk Valley area. The luncheon returns to Dixon, IL, on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Elks Club. Award nominations are due