WHOA to Raffle Samsung Smart TV

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is having a raffle for a 50″ Samsung SMART television, donated by More Insurance Agency, 309 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  WHOA would like to thank More Insurance Agency for their generous donation of the television. All proceeds from the raffle will go to

Two Concerts at Spring Valley Church

Join us Sunday, July 31, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, as we enjoy our very own Spring Valley Talent.  Members will perform a variety of ensembles, such as solos, duets, quartets, etc.  We look forward to a fun evening of fellowship

August 25 Free Community Meal–Surf and Turf

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, August 25, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  A “surf and turf” main dish–featuring filet mignon and salmon–will be offered.  Sauk Valley Food Bank, Sterling, IL, donated the luxury meat and fish.  They will be served with

Shucking Sweet Corn at Resthave

Illinois and July have one thing in common:  sweet corn.  On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, these Resthave Home Assisted Living residents decided to get to work and help shuck corn for their noon meal.  Resthave is located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL. They had a blast preparing “about 15

Farm to Table Dinner Event August 6

Sterling Main Street and the Twin City Farmers’ Market are planning a Mid-Summer’s Bounty:  A Farm-to-Table Dining Experience.  This special dinner event is set for Saturday evening, August 6, 2016, at the Twin City Farmers’ Market, 106 Avenue A, downtown Sterling, IL.   Local Chef Johnathon Zellar has designed and will

Guys in Ties Event August 5

The hilarious improvisation team, Guys in Ties, will entertain at Open Bible Fellowship Church, 11429 Ward Road, in Morrison, IL, on Friday, August 5, 2016.  Prepare to laugh the entire two hours, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Bring a friend. This comedy group is part of Comedy Sportz in the

Learn About the World of Herbs

Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists, at Andresen Nature Center, 409 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, on Friday, July 29, 2016.  The Nature Center is next door to Heritage Canyon.  Explore the world of herbs from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Participants will learn about chives, basil,

Crossroads Church Offers Backpacks for Kids

Crossroads Community Church is currently signing up those in need of a backpack for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year.  This is available to Morrison, IL, students who display a financial need. Please contact the Crossroads Office via phone 815-956-0090; email Morrison@crossroadscn.com; our Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/1222756871082494/. Provide the following information:

Medicare Information Class July 26

Join this free Medicare information class on Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at Resthave Home Assisted Living Dining Room, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The “Medicare & You 2016” class begins at 1:00 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served. Make a more informed decision when it cmes to your options with

Hear Instruments of Faith July 24

On Sunday, July 24, 2016, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes the quartet, Instruments of Faith.  Gary Branaman and Sam Hahn, original members, first sang with Men of Faith in 2000.  Other members left for various reasons, such as illness, change in employment, and even death. 

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