First Presbyterian August 30 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, August 30, 2018.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The church is located at the northeast corner

Summer 2018 CCC President’s and Deans’ Lists

Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2015 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars. President’s List students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. Fulton:  Jacob Bielema, MiKayla Medendorp, Emily Santana, and Cameron Ward Morrison:  Sydney Beveroth Rock Falls: 

Register for Master Gardener Classes August 28-November 13

University of Illinois Extension serves Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties.  We will offer face-to-face, Master Gardener Training on Tuesdays, from August 28,through November 13, 2018.  Training is from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the LOTS Building, 210 E. Progress Drive, Dixon, IL.  Please register by Monday, August 27. Master

TLP Final 2018 Production, “Forever Plaid”

Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of Northwest Illinois, will present “Forever Plaid,” beginning Thursday, August 16, through Sunday, August 26, 2018.  The Playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll, IL, where you “Come for the show, and stay for the experience!”  “Forever Plaid”

Kids Fishing Day September 8 on Frog Pond

Local area youth, ages five to 12, are encouraged to pre-register now for Kids Fishing Day at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.  A youth fishing clinic will be held at Frog Pond on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  The service will provide

Spring Valley Reformed Church Concert August 19

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Bolerjack Duet on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. As husband and wife, Blake and Jenna Bolerjack communicate their faith through music, with gentleness and a testimony of love and commitment with their marriage–a chemistry easily seen as

Position Open for SWCD Administrative Coordinator

Rock Island County Soil & Water Conservation District seeks immediate applications for the position of Administrative Assistant in Milan, IL.  Resumes will be accepted through close of business 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, August  15, 2018.  All interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to riswcd@rockislandswcd.org.  Questions may be directed

WHOA Raffle: Yeti Picnic Party Bundle

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) will raffle off a “Yeti Picnic Party Bundle,” with a total value of $500.  The bundle includes a Yeti Tundra 65 cooler (charcoal) valued at $350 two, heavy duty Coleman sling chairs (gray), valued at $75 a Sunflora picnic backpack valued at $75. The

2018 Fall Classes at Clinton Community College

Start your future at Clinton Community College!  Now is the time to register for Summer and Fall classes at CCC.  August 20 – Fall classes begin September 28 – Fall Development Day (no classes) November 6 – Faculty In-Service (no classes) November 21 through 23 – Thanksgiving Break (no classes)

Fall 2018 Classes at Sauk Valley College

Fall Adult Education classes begin Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at Sauk Valley College.  GED and ESL classes will be held in Dixon, Rock Falls, and Sterling, IL.  The classes are free. See the details below.

Conserve and Preserve Tour August 22

Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a free conservation field tour, “Conserve and Preserve,” on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. This tour will focus on local farms that employ great examples of conservation.  Included is an evening meal and presentations on other

Ebenezer Reformed Church Invites Teachers, Staff, and Students

The new school year will begin soon.  All Morrison Community Unit District #6 teachers, staff, and students are invited to attend services at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 19, 2018.  During the worship service, there will be a special lesson and time of prayer

Spring Valley Church Hosts Armouraires August 12

Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes “Armouraires Quartet” on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  The church address is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. You can enjoy the concert from the comfort of your car or bring a lawn chair.  The concert will be held outdoors and will be

Arts at the Arb August 1 through 30

Take a leap off the beaten path and discover an art gallery without walls at the Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum during Arts at the Arb 2018. The Clinton community is incredibly fortunate to have an annual art event that brings art into our lives in such an accessible way. 

Blast from the Past: Resthave’s 50’s and 60’s Day

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held a 50’s and 60’s Day, featuring a visit from Elvis.  Residents were served hamburgers and root beer floats.  The movie Grease was played “under the stars.” Staff decorated for the event and dressed in 50’s and 60’s clothing.  Everyone had a great time!