Symphony Season Ends with Two Events

Two special events this weekend will put a cap on the 60th season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra.  “A Symphonic Affair,” the symphony’s annual social event and fund-raiser is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014.  The orchestra will play a free outdoor Pops Concert in the remodeled band

Open Bible Fellowship Community Blood Drive

Open Bible Fellowship will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL.  Appointments: To donate, please contact Sharon Nolan at 815-778-4544 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

Wa Tan Ye Club Brunch and Garden Program

The annual June brunch of the Morrison Wa Tan Ye Club is Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  A breakfast casserole buffet will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The brunch is by donation.  The public is invited as long as a

MACF Grant to Morrison Lions Club

Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Morrison Lions Club.  The grant will help fund construction of a picnic shelter/pavilion at the Morrison Sports Complex.  The Morrison Lions Club feels that this type of structure would benefit a wide portion of the

Photos Tell It All

If “a picture is worth a 1000 words,” then here are 2000 to describe the good works of Morrison Rotarians.

Swim Club Soil Sale April 26

The Morrison Seahorse Swim Club Soil Sale is Saturday, April 26, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the old Farmer’s Elevator on E. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Enter from U. S. Route 30 or IL Route 78.  Each 40 lb bag is $1.50.  Call Andy Henson at 815-772-4130

Spring Fellowship Breakfast April 11

Morrison Christian Reformed Church invites the general public to enjoy a Spring Fellowship Breakfast on Friday, April 11, 2014, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.  The church is located at 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL.  There is no charge for the meal and the opportunity to “sit and visit.”  It

Hospice Memorial Service May 13

On Tuesday, May 13, 2014, Hospice of the Rock River Valley will hold its annual Memorial Service, honoring loved ones who died during the past year.  The service will begin at 6:00 p.m. at New Life Lutheran Church, 702 W. Lynn Boulevard, Sterling, IL. 

MCH Book and Gift Fair April 11

The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary hosts the spring Book and Gift Fair on Friday, April 11, 2014,  The event will be in the hospital lobby at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

P.E.O. Chapter FL March News

P.E.O. Chapter FL held a meeting and program at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.  Chapter members Marge Schleuning and Arlene Benedict served as co-hostesses. 

Lions Bring Roses in April

With continuing cold, blustery April days, imagine how delightful it will be to receive a dozen gorgeous roses just before Easter Sunday!  Brighten your–or someone else’s–day with 12 roses from the Morrison, IL, Lions Organization.  Know, too, that proceeds from the Rose Day Sale support the annual $1500 scholarship awarded

Reduced-Cost Spay and Neuter Program

Whiteside County pet owners with limited income can now have their pets spayed or neutered at a reduced cost, under a new program provided by Happy Tails Humane Society.  Happy Tails is located at 1408 McNeil Road in Rock Falls, IL.  The program is for those who are enrolled in

Auditions for TLP Musicians and Children

Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional, non-profit summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will hold auditions for qualified musicians for their summer season on Sunday, April 27, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the theatre in Mount Carroll, IL.  Auditions for children for the theatre’s upcoming production of “Les Miserables” will follow at

Free Community Meal Thursday, March 13

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will host the next Free Community Meal on Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  The church, at the corner of Lincolnway and Genesee Street, is handicap accessible.  On the menu is spaghetti, breads, salads, desserts, and drinks. All are

Red Cross Recognizes Everyday Heroes

For more than 70 years, all of our Country’s Presidents, including current President Barack Obama, have designated March as Red Cross Month, to recognize how the American Red Cross helps people across the Country and around the world.  The American Red Cross would like to recognize the Nation’s “Everyday Heroes,”