Rock River Hospice & Home is a partner in the “We Honor Veterans” program, in conjunction with the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “We Honor Veterans” is designed to assist hospices, in meeting and understanding the needs of veterans who
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 12, 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
The Morrison Seahorse Swim Club Soil Sale is Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until supplies are gone. The location is at the old Farmer’s Elevator, E. Market and N. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL. Two 40-pound bags cost $3. Call Tracy Henson at 815-772-4130 to
Three ELCA congregations of Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, St. Paul, Immanuel, and St. John’s, are partnering on a mission by organizing a fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home. Called “Bouquets of Hope,” the fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The
Spring Valley Reformed Church, located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, will host a benefit for Brayden Houzenga, on Sunday, April 8, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Brayden is the 12-year-old son of Roger and Melissa Houzenga, and he attends Morrison Junior High School. Come and enjoy some good music and
Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District sells native wildflowers each spring. Place an order by Friday, March 30, 2018, for Rattlesnake Master; Butterfly Weed; Pale Purple and Yellow Coneflowers; Prairie Blazing Star; Wild Bergamot. Each specimen sells for $4 and will be delivered in May. Print the order form
There is no time like the present to add life to each day of a hospice patient. That is exactly what hospice volunteers do. They provide companionship and support to the terminally ill and their loved ones. They share stories, write letters, provide a listening ear, and more. All because
University of Illinois Extension will sponsor a Question and Answer session at the Fulton, IL, Schmaling Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue. A local Master Gardener, Judy Holesinger, will be available on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., to discuss basic tips on spring garden techniques. Fundamentals of
The audience is in on the action. Did Miss Scarlet do it in the kitchen with a wrench? The audience decides in The Black Box Theatre’s newest offering production, “Clue: The Musical.” Based on the board game, the action follows six characters who may, or may not, be the murderer
Post Prom is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts, in one-dozen boxes, until Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Orders can be placed with any student in the Morrison High School Junior class. Money is due at the time of order: $10 for Original Glazed Doughnuts and $12 for Specialty Varieties. Specialty choices are
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
Four Compatibility Determinations (CD’s) which evaluate various economic and/or commercial uses of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), are available for public comment through Monday, April 9, 2018. The draft CD’s re-evaluate the following uses of the Refuge: Commercial Fishing
Like the plant and tree sales, the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District fish sale is now approaching as well. Delivery will be Monday, April 30, 2018, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Call or text the SWCD at 815-772-2124 if you have questions. Tell your family and friends, too. Deadlines
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne’s invites the community to a traditional Irish supper on Saturday, May 17, 2018. The annual St. Patrick’s Day meal will be served in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Serving hours are 4:00 to
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food and beverages at Hero’s Bar and Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18, 2018. Three seasonal meals are available for eat-in or take-out: Corned Beef and Cabbage meal with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and a dinner