Tapas & Tinis Fundraiser for Hospice Home

Mark your calendar for this sell-out summer event.  “Tapas & Tinis” will be held Saturday, July 22, 2017, at The Brandywine Banquet Center, 441 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  All proceeds benefit the Hospice of the Rock River Valley Hospice House Campaign.  It has proven to

CGH Starts 30th Year of Fundraising

Long-time business contributors were honored on Thursday, April 20, 2017, night at the 30th Anniversary kickoff of the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal. The campaign is being dedicated to the late Joseph Henderson, a retired banker and Foundation trustee. “The contributions from all of our businesses have made a big

Attention Cubs and Brewers Fans

The Morrison, IL, Knights of Columbus invite all baseball fans to join us on Sunday, July 30, 2017, for our annual fundraiser bus trip. We will travel to Miller Park in Milwaukee, WI, to watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers. The ticket price of $85 includes admission

Morrison Hospital Auxiliary Donates Chairs

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, recently received a donation of two, reclining, patient chairs from the Morrison Hospital Auxiliary. Pictured left-to-right are President Karen Price and Vice President Clarita Vandermyde with one of them. Patients on the Skilled Care floor can use these chairs to sit

Live Comedy Coming to Rock Falls

On Saturday, May 6, 2017, professional comedian Derick Lengwenus is headlining “Raise the Woof,” a comedy show fundraiser for Happy Tails Humane Society. Starting at 6:00 p.m., this show will be held at Day’s Inn, 2105 First Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL. All proceeds will go to Happy Tails. Tickets

NAMI Sauk Area Support Group to Meet April 25

The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 25, 2017, in a conference room that Sinnissippi Centers provides for our use, at 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or

Group Raises Nearly $3000 Against Cancer

On Saturday January 25, 2017, “Let’s Strike Out Cancer”, a Scotch Doubles bowling tournament was held at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway, in Morrison, IL. “Bethesda Blaze,” a Relay For Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church in (Morrison, supported by Prophetstown Royal Neighbors of America (Chapter 516), Prophetstown, IL, held this

Lions Club March Report

Darlene Smith, left, was in charge of the Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Lions Club program.  She introduced Tori Humphrey and her parents, Audrey and Kent Humphrey.  Tori, a student in the Morrison Community Unit School District #6, has been participating in Special Olympics since 2011.  Winning many medals, she has

Mitchell Clodfelter is March 4-Her of the Month

The University of Illinois Extension, Whiteside County 4-H Program named their March 4-Her of the Month. Mitchell Clodfelter is a nine year, 4-Her and is a member of the Genesee Hillbillies 4-H Club in Sterling, IL. Mitch regularly attends monthly club meetings and is the President of his 4-H Club

CGH Helping Hands Daycare Receives Quality Designation

CGH Helping Hands Daycare would like to announce that it has achieved the ExceleRate Illinois Silver Circle of Quality Designation Award.  The center was recognized for its continuous quality commitment to children in Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, and the surrounding communities.  ExceleRate Illinois is a comprehensive system that includes

Resthave Ribbon Cutting Ceremony March 22

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, to celebrate joining the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce (SVACC.) Resthave is pleased to be able to be a member of three area Chambers. Resthave also belongs to the Morrison and Fulton Chambers. Pictured left-to-right

CGH Auxiliary Masquerade Jewelry Sale

CGH Medical Center Auxiliary will host their annual Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, on Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31, 2017. This sale will be held at the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road in Sterling, IL. Don’t miss this popular sale from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00

Local Hospice Center Recognizes Social Workers

March is regonized as National Social Work Month. Hospice of the Rock River Valley would like to thank and celebrate our local hospice social services team, Alisa Wolf, Becky Highbarger, and Cynthia Stringer.  This is also an opportunity to explain and celebrate the role of a Hospice Social Worker. Many

Final Winter Program at the Windmill

All members of the public are invited to the Windmill Cultural Center on Wednesday March 29, 2017 to attend the final program of the winter season. The Volunteer Educators are hosting the final Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center (WWW@WCC). This program will featuring many different events; a

Off the Beaten Path with the Miller Program

On Thursday, March 30, 2017, the Volunteer Millers of Fulton’s de Immigrant windmill are hosting their next monthly event, beginning at 6:00 p.m. This program will take place at the Windmill Cultural Center located at 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from the de Immigrant. These events are funded by