The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL. This meeting provides education as well as support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend. The Board of Directors will meet at
Explore the world of home brewing while learning the basics to produce quality beer. Clinton Community College will offer Basics of Home Brewed Beer. Participants will learn what goes into making beer from a standard recipe kit, how to use the basic equipment, and how to bottle homemade beer for future enjoyment. You will
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The March 22, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about German Easter traditions. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m. for coffee,
Newly-elected member of the Illinois House of Representatives, from the 71st District, Tony McCombie visited Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, on Friday, March 10, 2017. She toured the Nursing, Assisted Living, and Skilled units and was very impressed with the facility. She took time to speak to several
The Black Box Theatre, 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL, hosts its first musical production, begnning at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017. “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is an ever-popular choice. The performance will be repeated at the same time on Saturday, March 11, and at 2:30 p.m., Sunday,
Clinton Community College is pleased to announce upcoming performances for the 2017 Visiting Artist season. This is the 43rd year that CCC has offered such performances for the community, as part of the Quad Cities Arts. This program strives to make art accessible to people of all walks of life, including students, seniors, and
The Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of the season. The March 15, 2017, Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center will teach guests about jazz musician Bix Beiderbecke. The public is invited to gather at 9:00 a.m.
Clinton Community College students will soon be traveling to Ireland to see it’s beauty and learn about the culture. To get into the spirit of the Irish and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Ramblin’ House, a four-piece acoustic band, will entertain with traditional Irish music. The concert is on Friday, March
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host its annual community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Friday, March 17, 2017, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street. Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, roll, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or
It may still be winter in Fulton, IL, yet it is time to think spring. Any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance any of Fulton’s public garden areas should consider applying now for grant money, available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. This includes all public gardens and
This is the newly-designed Hospice Suite inside Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. The Assisted Living and Nursing care facility is pleased to add this extra service, not only for residents and families but also for the local community. On Friday, February, 17, 2017, Resthave held an Open House
Are you itching to get outside? Do you want to get your kids unglued from the TV and video games? The answer to these questions should be a resounding “Yes!” It’s been a mild winter, and we need to get outside and do some exploring. Come to the Curing Cabin
Hello. My name is Rogan, and I’m an awesome, awesome, awesome dog! I’m quoting the staff at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil Road, in Rock Falls, IL, in case you were wondering. I am a one-year-old Lab/Terrier mix– forty-three pounds of love and energy, but I’m not out of
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 they
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is holding a Trivia Night on Friday, March 24, 2017. Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Showboat’s 2017 professional Summer Productions, educational Intern Program, and summer camps for children. Registration begins at 6:00 p.m. with the contest starting at 7:00. This event will take place