January 28 Conservation Cropping Seminar

Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 28, 2016, and register today for the Conservation Cropping Seminar at the Camden Centre, 2701 1st Street East, Milan, IL.  The cost of only $20 will help you gain knowledge, insight, and skills that can improve your farm and your bottom line. Local agricultural

Books are Fun Will Be at Resthave Home

Hear, ye, hear, ye!  Come one; come all!  For one day only, “Books are Fun” will be at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Monday,  December 21, 2015.  From 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. you will find books of all kinds, cards, and other gifts as well.  Come

Student Photography in Ashford University Art Gallery

Five Senior students at Ashford University will display their photographs in “The Way We See It,” a new exhibit in the University’s Cortona Art Gallery.  Their work will run through January 2016.  The Cortona Art Gallery is located on the second floor of Ashford University’s St. Clare Hall, 400 N.

2016 Schedule of Millers Presentors

Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant are poised to begin their seventh year of free, public programs, held in the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL.  From Tuesday, January 5, through Friday, December 2, 2016, you are invited to attend these educational and cultural opportunities.   Click here to preview

Sauk Valley College Adult Education Classes

2016 Spring classes and Community Learning Labs classes will begin Tuesday, January 12, 2016, offered by Sauk Valley Community College.  Classes will meet at Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon, IL, locations. For more information, please call 815-835-6310 or visit svcc.edu.

“‘Specially for Shepherds” Performances December 19 and 20

Two performances will be given of the musical “‘Specially for Shepherds” the weekend of Saturday, December 19, and Sunday, December 20, 2015.  The public is welcome to share in this very special musical event. Lanark[, IL,] Church of the Brethren will host the musical Saturday, December 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Showboat Premiers “Adam’s Gifts” December 11-13 and 18-19

Beginning on Friday, December 11, 2015, area theatre-goers will have the opportunity to see the Iowa Premier of “Adam’s Gifts,” a play by Peter Filichia.  Clinton Area Showboat Theatre is presenting this Community Production of “Adam’s Gifts.”  Performances are at Ashford University’s Mullany Theatre, 400 N. Bluff Boulevard, Clinton, IA:

Bishop to Visit St. Anne’s Episcopal December 6

This is an open invitation to join us at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, Sunday December 6, 2015. Bishop Chris Epting is visiting St. Anne’s and will preside at our 9:00 a.m. service.  Following the Service, at 10:00 a.m. celebratory brunch will be served, to

Morrison Lions Club’s Ham Sales Continues

Place your order for a ham for Christmas by Tuesday, December 1, 2015, for delivery to you on Friday, December 18.  The hams are ready to eat, cooked, smoked, and boneless.  Sizes range from seven-to-ten pounds or 11-to-20 pounds.  The weight cannot be guaranteed, but we will come as close

Three Holiday Music Groups on December 16

On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, three diverse musical groups will entertain during 20-minute performances.  A holiday setting will welcome visitors.  The event is given without charge, and the building is easily accessible.

“Holiday Wreath Making” with Margo Hansen December 9

“Holiday Wreath Making” by Margo Hansen will be the topic for Wild Winter Wednesday at the Windmill Cultural Center 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  The building is handicap accessible, and the program is without charge.  Refreshments are served at 9:00. 

“Wintering Plants” with Peggy Burrows December 2

Wild Winter Wednesday programs will begin at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL,  on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.  Peggy Burrows will be the first presenter; her topic is “Wintering Plants.”  Refreshments are served when guests arrive.  The program begins at 9:15.  Burrows

Free Christmas Meal at First Presbyterian

On Thursday, December 10, 2015, First Presbyterian Church of Morrison will serve a Free Christmas Meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  All are welcome to come and enjoy a full meal, including a main course, side dishes, beverages, and desserts. The handicap-accessible church is located at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison,

FACE Holiday Challenge Match Underway

The Fulton Association for Community Enrichment (FACE) has a holiday challenge match underway, to increase the permanent resources for grants throughout the community–those grants given by FACE through its annual grant cycle.  The D. S. Flikkema Foundation has pledged to match up to $5000 in donations.  Anonymous donors have pledged