On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, Past-President Dave Abele generously presented a $2000 check to Carolyn Spencer, Hospice House Project Manager of the Hospice of the Rock River Valley. The money was raised by Rotarians in projects such as the Harvest Hammer. Spencer indicated that the grant check was matched by
The Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, will mark historic progress toward a polio-free world, while urging community support to end the paralyzing disease. Rotary members are among millions reaching out on World Polio Day, Tuesday, Octber 24, 2017, to raise awareness, funds, and support to end polio. This is a
Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) will host its annual Fall Summit on Community and Economic Development, on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL. “We look forward to seeing you there, and we encourage you to invite your associates to attend as
Everyone loves a great rummage sale! Join us in the Parish Hall on Friday, October 13, 2017, from noon to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 14, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Enjoy two days of rummage sale bargains and delicious fresh-baked goods. St. Mary’s Catholic Church is located at 13220
Morrison Lions will be at several locations in downtown Morrison on Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, 2017, passing out candy mints and receiving donations. The contributions received during this two day period support many local projects, including Helping Hand, Boys and Girls Little League, Odell Public Library, Scouts,
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting bids for the exclusive commercialfishing permit on the Lost Mound Unit (formerly Savanna Army Depot) UpperMississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, located in Carroll and Jo DaviessCounties, Illinois. The bid solicitation period extends from Tuesday, September 12to Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Sealed
Editor’s note: Brian Witt, Legal Associate at Russell Holesinger Law Offices, will contribute articles on general legal topics, at the end of each month. He will address Wills in October 2017.
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 come down to the farm of Todd VerHeecke, 8417 U.S. Highway 6, Geneseo, IL, to see a woodchip bioreactor during its contruction. See how it works and be down by 11:00 a.m. A free lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. RSVP by Monday, September
Editor’s note: Nancy Gravert submitted this article and photos. The week before, Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, hosted its first Community Vacation Bible School, for children in kindergarten to Junior High, from Monday, July 17, through Friday, July 21, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at
Jan Roggy, of Morrison Christian Church, invites you to a Ladies Mini Retreat on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. Morrison Christian Church is located at 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. A salad/desert supper will be served. There will be a free will offering. Please RSVP to Sherry
On Thursday, September 28, 2017, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The meal will be breakfast favorites served with sides, desserts, and drinks. The church, at 100 E. Lincolnway, is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 or search the “firstpresmorrison” group on
Vendors and crafters are invited to participate in the Fall Fest, Saturday, September 30, 2017. Eight-foot tables sell for $25; tables vary up to !4′ by 7′. Call 815-238-6170 to reserve a space in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This one-day-only
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the Friday, September 15, 2017, event, at Oregon United Methodist Church, 200 S. 4th Street, Oregon, IL, will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available; the event takes place from 6:00 to 9:00. The cost at the
Morrison Christian Church’s after-school youth group is called WINGS. Members are hosting a Weiner Roast Kickoff at Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. All Morrison, IL, children in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited as guests. Meet friends and talk to current WINGS
Schools across the State will be involved in the first annual Illinois Waterway Cleanup Week Sunday, September 10, through Saturday, September 16, 2017. This opportunity, officially designated by the Illinois General Assembly (Senate Joint Resolution 15), is designed to provide students and community members an opportunity to act locally to