The Assemblymen in Concert July 17

Morrison First Baptist Church, 406 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, welcomes back The Assemblymen Quartet in concert on Sunday, July 17, 2016.  The Southern Gospel group from Rockford, IL, will begin at 6:00 p.m., offering old time and new gospel songs. After the entertainment, coffee and desserts will be served. Contact

Wanted: Playful, Patient Pooches

CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, wants to meet your playful, patient pooch.  Perhaps you two will join the Love on a Leash dog therapy program, sponsored by the CGH Health Foundation.  Perhaps you will sponsor a therapy dog. Love on a Leash therapy dogs get the

Native Prairie Plants Landscaping Class

Join us for another adult education class at Nahant Marsh on Saturday, July 16, 2016, beginning at 10:00 a.m.  The class will be held at Nahant Marsh Education Center, 4220 Wapello Avenue, Davenport, IA. Scott County, IA, Master Gardener Dan Mays will show you tips and tricks to design your

Morrison Lions to Sponsor the Mobile Vision Screening Unit

Remember the date Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from noon to 4:00 p.m.  The Lions Mobile Vision Screening unit will be at the DQ Grill &Chill parking lot, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL.  This is an opportunity for anyone to have a free eye screening.  It is a simple photo

Keepers of the Faith Return to Spring Valley Reformed Church

On Sunday, July 10, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes back Keepers of the Faith.  Come early and get a front row seat by the stage, or you can enjoy the concert from your vehicle. The church will serve ice cream

“Rock of Ages” Runs through July 10

Set in the infamous Los Angeles, CA, Sunset Strip in 1987, “Rock of Ages” tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl.  Each is in L.A. to chase their dreams of making it big and falling in love.  “Rock of Ages” takes you

The McCloskey Duet at Spring Valley Reformed Church

Join us Sunday, July 3, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, to welcome The McCloskey Duet.  The church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  Enjoy the concert from your car, or bring a lawn chair to sit up front by the stage.  In case

Broadway Musical “Rock of Ages” Rocks TLP

After hit runs on Broadway and in Los Angeles, CA, and Las Vegas, NV, “Rock of Ages” hits stages of regional theatres for the first time.  Timber Lake Playhouse is one of them.  TLP is located at 8215 Black Oak Road, in Mount Carroll, IL. The New York Times called

Two Weekend Concerts at Spring Valley Reformed Church

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 15440 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL,  will host two concerts this weekend.  Also, the church will be recognizing farmers.  We invite you to bring or drive your tractor to both events.  Please arrive with tractor about an hour before the programs. All ages are welcome to attend. 

Resthave Home Ice Cream Social

On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Resthave Home presented its annual Ice Cream Social.  Over 300 peopled attended this event held at 408 Maple Aveune, Morrison IL. Area Churches donated baked goods once again.  Ukulele Connection, local musicans, left-to-right, Aaron Johnson, Paul Engwall, and Jim Roeder, played and entertained everyone in

Resthave Home’s July Community Craft

In preparation for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday celebration, Resthave Home’s community craft this month was making a patriotic wreath.  Each wreath was made of cloth bandanas, attached to a wire frame.  Residents of the Home and community members from Morrison, IL, tied strips of bandanas to the wire

‘Having Our Say’ Brings Popular Memoir To Life at TLP

Timber Lake Playhouse presents “Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years”, by Emily Mann, based on the bestselling memoir by Sadie and Bessie Delany with Amy Hill Hearth.  Chuck Smith will direct the production that runs Thursday, June 16, through Saturday, June 25, 2015. Newsday wrote of the

Plant a Potpourri Garden

Have you always wanted to make your own potpourri?  Find out how to start.  Learn what fragrant flowers are best for producing your own mixture.  See which plants you should grow in your own gadern. Class will take place on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 9:00 till 11:00 a.m.  Andresen

Windmill Wednesday Treats

The Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center will be serving a windmill flour treat, coffee, and tea every Wednesday through August 31, 2016.   After visiting several European windmills who have a “tea time,” enjoyed by both locals and visitors, the educators decided that it was time to do that here