First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, April 14, and Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, April 14: The Presbyterian
The annual butterfly release “took place after worship on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016,” reported Shawnelle Soenksen. “It’s a tradition we do every Easter.” “The Heaven’s Express Sunday School children release them, and the entire congregation is invited outside to watch.”
Morrison Dunlap Masonic Lodge #321 is selling dish cloths as a fundraiser. The Masons support various organizations throughout the community. This includes Boy and Girl Scouts; Little League Baseball and softball; a yearly scholarship for a Morrison High School student.
Stephanie Godke is known as the Mississippi River Distilling Company’s “Spirited Chef.” See why for yourself! She will present a food program during Wild Winter Wednesdays on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. Interesting Wednesday morning programs are sponsored by the volunteer educators at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111
Looking for an opportunity to enjoy craft making with others? Come join Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, every third Thursday of the month. The first “Community Craft and Refreshment Time” begins Thursday, March 17, 2016, in the Assisted Living Wing. We will met from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
The Morrison Ecumenical Chorus will present the Lent and Easter portions of G. F. Handel’s “Messiah” on Palm Sunday, March 20, 2016. The performance will be at St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. These “Messiah” concerts, which include the stirring “Hallelujah
After the Pledge of Allegiance the Kiwanis Pledge is recited to open monthly meetings. The latter states, “As our Country’s flag signifies purity, valor, and justice, may we, as true Kiwanians, exemplify these virtues as we serve the children of the world.” Members served children of Morrison, IL, on Tuesday,
The River Cities Quilt Guild will meet Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. at Susan’s Calico Creations, 1108 4th Street, in Fulton, IL. The evening will begin with a trunk show presented by Sandy Irish, owner of the Irish Chain Pattern Company, and be followed by a short business
Learn more–earn more! Successful futures start at Clinton Community College, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA. Start yours with Spring and Summer 2016 Semester classes. Call 563-244-7001 for information; to talk with an adviser; to speak to a department representative.
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne will host a community St. Patrick’s Day Dinner on Thursday, March 17, in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street. Included are corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, rolls, choice of beverage (water, coffee, or Leprechaun punch),
“Hi, there. We are Sampson and Wendy. Can you tell which is which? We are twins–brother and sister.” “My sister Wendy is deaf, so I take total care of her, like a big brother should. She is a sweetheart, and so am I. We are five years old and have
Day to day changes in the weather make spring and Easter a bit closer. It is time to place your orders for roses from a Lions Club member. Easter is early–Sunday, March 27, 2016. Delivery of roses will be on Good Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26. There is
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers Free Community Meals twice this month, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., each evening. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for additional information. On Thursday, March 17, 2016, enjoy a Free St. Patrick’s Day Meal. The Mexico Mission
Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Fall 2015 President’s and Deans’ Lists of area Illinois scholars.
Clinton Community College, located at 944 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA, offers a High School Equivalency Testing (HiSET) program, for people in Iowa and Illinois who want to earn a High School Diploma. Ongoing classes begin every three weeks. The next Orientation meeting is Tuesday, March 8, 2016. A $15 Orientation