June 21 Venema Quartet at Spring Valley Reformed

Spring Valley Reformed Church will showcase a local family, The Venema Quartet, at the outdoor worship concert on Sunday, June 21, 2015.  Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  Concerts will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or in the church.  Remain in your car, or

Girl Scouts Seek Women Role Models in Stem Fields

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is partnering with Techbridge’s “Role Models Matter Project” to offer targeted training to women working in the fields of science, technology, and engineering.  These are women who want to be role models for future generations.  Volunteers will receive free training and resources to help

Hear The Johnson Strings June 14

On Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Johnson Strings will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  From the Heartland of America, this award-winning family string ensemble has been entertaining audiences across the U. S. for seven years.

Talent Night and Sundaes on Sunday, June 7

Join us on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for “Spring Valley Talent Night” at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  There will be a variety of solos and ensembles performed by past and present members of Spring Valley Church.  The evening will be full of

UNITE Block Party June 13

Everyone is invited to the UNITE Block Party on Saturday, June 13, 2015, starting at 6:00 p.m. at The Bridge Youth Center, 1026 3rd Avenue, Fulton, IL.  Lots of free activities are planned for the whole family: face-painting dunk tank inflatable obstacle course cotton candy, popcorn, and slushies music speaker

Trinity Men’s Quartet Sings May 31

Please join us on Sunday May 31, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. for our local talent, the Trinity Men’s Quartet.  They have been performing in our area for many years.  We are so blessed to have them continue to share their wonderful talent with us. It will be an evening of great

Lions Club May Activities

At the Tuesday, May 5, 2015, meeting, Ken Jansma, left, introduced Kim Ewoldsen, Executive Director of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and the Morrison Area Development Corporation.  Bringing in new business to Morrison, making programs available to members, getting the community involved, Chamber newsletters issued often, holding Open Houses to

Lions Recycling Day and Free Hearing Screening

Morrison Lions Club will participate in the Morrison Recycle Day on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   The event is located behind KAS Recycling at 649 W. Lincolnway in Morrison, IL.  Items the club recycles are eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids, and cell phones.  Take advantage of

High School Equivalency Graduation May 26

The Clinton Community College Adult Basic Education department will celebrate the High School Equivalency (HSE) Graduation on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., in the Clinton Community College Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Boulevard, Clinton, IA.  Twenty-five students will participate in the ceremony, with graduate addresses to be given by three

May 25 Supper and Concert by Forgiven Quartet

The public is invited to the Annual Memorial Day meal on Monday, May 25, 2015, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  This observance has been an event since the 1930’s.  The barbecue dinner will be served in the church basement for

Donate Toppings to Children’s Cancer Camp

Clinton Community College Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members are collecting pancake syrup and strawberry jam for the summer Children’s Cancer Camp.  Are you are interested in donating large plastic jars of strawberry jam and bottles of pancake syrup?  Please donate these in the Student Success Center, CCC Room 104,

High Five Campaign Meets Its Goal

The “High Five” campaign to thank Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, for 125 years of service was a great success!  Odell Public Library Friends sincerely thank everyone who contributed, including an anonymous  donor who wrote a generous check to complete the $750 goal. Watch for two

Emmanuel Reformed Welcomes The Perrys in Concert

Continuing with its Concert Series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome Southern Gospel music’s favorite mixed group, The Perrys, when they return in concert on Friday, May 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m. 

ComEd to Give Away 2700 Trees

I’m writing with great news: as an extension of its new PowerPlanting<https://www.comed.com/newsroom/pages/newsroomreleases_04232015.pdf?FileTracked=true>program, ComEd will be giving away an additional 2,700 low-growing trees tocustomers in northern Illinois. The program, in partnership with the Arbor DayFoundation, is part of ComEd’s ongoing efforts to enhance reliability and promoteenvironmental stewardship. Residents interested in receiving