Two Clinton High School musicians, chosen from Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions, will appear as soloists with the orchestra on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Tickets are $15 for adults; all students
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, March 15, and Thursday, March 29, 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
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
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
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, February 22, 2018. The building is handicap accessible. The updated menu is baked spaghetti, salads, sides, desserts, and drinks. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals
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
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces Local Auditions for four of the six plays in the 2018 Summer Season. Auditions will be held for Beauty and the Beast, Born Yesterday, The Full Monty, and Fiddler On the Roof. They will be held at
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
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
Celebrate Valentine’s Day–or simply your love of good food–on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, with a Prime Rib dinner from Hero’s Bar and Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Serving times are 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. The meal includes baked potato, salad, and a dinner roll, for $19.95. Call ahead
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,
Clinton Community College is pleased to offer more performances for the 2018 Visiting Artist season. This is the 44th year that CCC has offered these performances for the community, as part of the Quad Cities Arts, a program that strives to make the program accessible to people of all walks
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
President and CEO of CFB Holding Company, Thomas D. Soenksen, announced his retirement effective Thursday, February 1, 2018, following a long career in banking in the greater Clinton, IA, community. Soenksen was instrumental in all facets of the formation of Citizens First Bank. In 1999, the vision for Citizens First
Grain Bin Safety Week is Sunday, February 18, through Saturday, February 24, 2018. Each year, farmers risk their lives when they enter large grain bins, to remove clumped or rotting grain, while machinery is still running. Much like quicksand, flowing grain can bury a worker within seconds. Because these accidents