White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) has joined with Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to boost their fundraiser. WHOA Operations Manager Tawny Wiersema explained, “We are raising funds for the care of our therapy horses. We currently have six at the barn, and we are in need
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will serve a Free Community Meal in May, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, May 12, 2016: Spring Stew, featuring morel mushrooms and wild leeks, will be served, along with
FACE is accepting applications for 2016 Community Impact grants now through Monday, May 23, 2016. The maximum amount per grant is $1000. FACE is a component fund of the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. This year, our applicants can use the CFGRB’s online grants application system. Complete, save,
Morrison Lions elected Tracy Muur as President and Darlene Smith as Vice President. Jim Blakemore was re-elected Treasurer, and Bob Countryman will again serve as Secretary. Clarence Harridge was elected Lion Tamer; Ken Jansma was elected Tail Twister. Officers will be formally installed this summer, prior to the start of
A Quarter Mania fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, IL. Doors will open at 4:00, with the bidding starting at 5:00. Proceeds will be donated to the Hospice of the Rock River
Three pianos + one massive organ + one awesome trumpet + one 50-voice choir + one incredible audience singing favorite hymns = one night you will not want to miss! This is the promise from Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The congregation invites all to its
Concluding its eight year run of Southern Gospel concerts, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome one of the most beloved families of gospel music, The Perrys. They return in a final gospel concert on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Spring has sprung, and we are all anxious to get in our gardens and yards and start gardening! As you look over your gardens, please keep Morrison’s plant sale in mind. The annual plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until noon, at the
Sally Scanlan (left center) and Cindy Conklin (right center) presented a check for the Hospice of the Rock River Valley Hospice House Campaign to Carolyn Spencer (left), HRRV Hospice House Project Manager, and Emily Taylor (far right), Executive Director of Hospice of the Rock River Valley. For more information about
Giddyap to the WHOA Texas Hold’em and Euchre fundraising event! It will be at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. A small buffet meal is available for purchase at $10, before play begins. All players must be
National Volunteer Week is Sunday, April 10, through Saturday, April 16, 2016. Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, is celebrating the many gifts of its dedicated volunteers from our community. They provide support, companionship, and dignity to patients and family caregivers facing serious, and life-limiting illness.
The governing body of First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, recently voted to dispose of a single-family home, situated just north of the church building, which was purchased in May 2015. The church bought the house, at 308 N. Genesee Street, after it had stood vacant for several
Dixon Quarter Mania announced that the April 22, 2016, event at the Dixon Elks Lodge, 1279 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon, IL, will support the Dixon Lioness Club. Doors open to the public at 5:00 p.m., with dinner available. The event takes place from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Dixon Lioness Club
Morrison Lions Club members were busy on Good Friday, March 25, 2016, delivering 400 dozen roses to members of the community. Your support of this annual fundraiser is very much appreciated. Funds are used to support the annual scholarship award and vision and hearing needs in our community. The
Join us on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. to make rubber stamped cards. We are very excited to bring this program to the Robert Fulton Community Center. Meet an accomplished stamper, who will provide design tips and share her stamps with us. The class is for all ages.