Shop locally in the Assisted Living Lounge of Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, to please those on your holiday list–or yourself. The annual event is held only on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, but you have eight hours of shopping time.
The December 2017 Free Community Meals, offered by First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, are listed below. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Contact the church office at 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook.
Fulton Chamber of Commerce welcomed and celebrated new owner, Greg Anderson, to Fulton Meat Market and Fulton Chamber of Commerce. The organization commemorated Anderson’s new role at the meat market with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
Celebrating its 11th season, Emmanuel’s 85-voice Voices of Praise–an outreach ministry of Emmanuel Reformed Church–cordially invites the area to experience its Christmas presentation, “Adore!” It will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, December 15 and 17, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., and Saturday afternoon, December 16, at 3:00
The York Township Public Library and the Thomson, IL, Chamber of Commerce announce the annual Christmas Festival of Trees. Entries are being sought from business, organization, school, and church groups or individuals to participate in the fun. Sponsor a decorated tree in the Community Room of the Thomson Public Library.
The Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum will host a workshop you won’t want to miss. The Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshop will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Another session will be held at noon. Participants will make and take their own fresh holiday wreath that
Six organizations received 2017 FACE Community Impact grants at a presentation held at the Masonic Lodge on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Seventeen applications were received, with a total of almost $11,600 being requested for various local projects and services. FACE, Fulton’s Community Foundation and a components fund of the Community
Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, will host a Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. Special music will be provided by the combined choirs of Bethesda and Morrison United Methodist Church. Following the service there will be a time of fellowship; coffee
The November 2017 Free Community Meals, offered by First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, are listed below. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Contact the church office at 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on Facebook.
Editor’s note: Rich Criss submitted this 2018 travel schedule for all community members. The Young and Energetic At Heart (YEAH) senior group of Emmanuel Reformed Church has released its 2018 schedule of day trips. All seniors aged 55 and older are cordially invited to join in these trips, regardless of
Bring the fresh scent of Christmas into your home, with premium quality, fresh balsam wreaths, provided by K & R Greenhouse, 15543 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. WHOA is selling fresh evergreen wreaths as a fundraiser. Orders will be taken starting Wednesday, November 1, 2017, through Wednesday, November 22. Pickup or
The Morrison Music Department is selling fresh evergreen wreaths, grave blankets, and garlands again this year. Orders can be taken by any Morrison Music student starting Monday, October 30, 2017, through Friday, November 10. Delivery will be on Monday, November 20, and Tuesday, November 21.
Morrison Lions are again selling those delicious “ready to eat” cooked, smoked, and boneless hams. If you have never purchased one, make 2017 the holiday season you try one. This year we are also offering spiral hams. Your purchase of a ham supports the local Lions in fulfilling their motto,
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Editor’s note: Karla Burn supplied the photograph. David Smith, from Smith’s Studio and Art Gallery in Geneseo, IL, demonstrated his excellent pumpkin sculpturing skills for Resthave Home residents, at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday, October 23, 2017. Smith is a very talented artist, specializing in papier mâché. He