Pleasant View Craft Fairs October 17-18

Pleasant View Rehabiltation Departments in Morrison, and Rock Falls, IL, will host two-day Craft Fairs-for-a-cause.  Proceeds from the Craft Fairs will go toward each facility’s enrichment program and to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. [All] “crafts [are] made by our community,” stated Peggi Johnson, Community Relations Coordinator.

New Glory Replaces Old Glory

On Monday, August 11, 2014, American Legion Post #328, 306 E. Main Street, in Morrison, IL, had a new American flag installed.  Member Milton Bush, Morrison, routinely brings his lift to handle this task.

Lions Club Installs Officers

Members of the Morrison Lions Club and guests enjoyed dinner at the Forest Inn on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, prior to installation of officers for  2014-2015.  Past District Governor Ruth Lyle, Erie, IL, was the installing officer.  The new officers are Keith Hamstra, President; Tracy Muur, Vice President; Bob Countryman,

Rotary Corn Boil July 22

Rock Falls Rotary will host their 75th Annual Corn Boil on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Meal tickets are available at the door:  $7 for adults and $4 for children under

Schreiner Golf Outing Aids Hospice

Hospice of the Rock River Valley was the recipient of proceeds raised from the Schreiner Golf Outing, held on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Deer Valley Country Club, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL.

P.E.O. Chapter FL May and June News

LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this report. P.E.O. Chapter FL met for the annual Founders Day Meeting on Monday, May 5, 2014, at United Methodist Church in Sterling, IL.  Four local Chapters from Sterling and Rock Falls, IL, were also present.  Refreshments were served and an entertaining

Open Bible Fellowship Community Blood Drive

Open Bible Fellowship will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL.  Appointments: To donate, please contact Sharon Nolan at 815-778-4544 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

Wa Tan Ye Club Brunch and Garden Program

The annual June brunch of the Morrison Wa Tan Ye Club is Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  A breakfast casserole buffet will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The brunch is by donation.  The public is invited as long as a

MACF Grant to Morrison Lions Club

Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Morrison Lions Club.  The grant will help fund construction of a picnic shelter/pavilion at the Morrison Sports Complex.  The Morrison Lions Club feels that this type of structure would benefit a wide portion of the

Photos Tell It All

If “a picture is worth a 1000 words,” then here are 2000 to describe the good works of Morrison Rotarians.

Swim Club Soil Sale April 26

The Morrison Seahorse Swim Club Soil Sale is Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the old Farmer’s Elevator on E. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Enter from U. S. Route 30 or IL Route 78.  Each 40 lb bag is $1.50.  Call Andy Henson at 815-772-4130

Hospice Memorial Service May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Hospice of the Rock River Valley will hold its annual Memorial Service, honoring loved ones who died during the past year.  The service will begin at 6:00 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Boulevard, Sterling, IL. 

MCH Book and Gift Fair April 11

The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts the spring Book and Gift Fair on Friday, April 11, 2014,  The event will be in the hospital lobby at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

P.E.O. Chapter FL March News

P.E.O. Chapter FL held a meeting and program at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.  Chapter members Marge Schleuning and Arlene Benedict served as co-hostesses.