January 2014 Lions Club News

Morrison Lions Club started the year voting to proceed with the purchase of a 24′ x 32′ pavilion shelter to be constructed near the main walkway at the Morrison Sports Complex.  This project is in commemoration of our 75 years of service in Morrison, IL.  The shelter will be a

Morrison Lions Club 2013 Year in Review

Morrison Lions Club has distributed funds for many different entities and services during 2013.  It is important to keep the community, our supporters, informed of how monies are spent.  Annual donations were made to Lions Clubs International Foundation, the Lions of Illinois Foundation, and to Camp Lions, established by Lions

MMTA Elects New Officers

Morrison Music Theater Association held its annual meeting on Sunday, February 9, 2014.  The main item of business was to discuss the future of MMTA as a viable organization.  After much discussion and sharing of ideas, those attending decided not to disband the organization.  Instead, the organization will explore all

Underground Railroad Seminar February 19

Learn more about “The Underground Railroad in the Quad-Cities Area” at a seminar on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at The Lodge, Spruce Hills Drive and Utica Ridge Road, Bettendorf, IA.  This was formerly Jumer’s. The presentation begins at 11:00 a.m., with lunch served at 11:30.

Learn to Paint Pysanky Eggs

Are you familiar with the wax-resist technique of batik, used to create dyed fabric patterns of multiple colors?  Image doing a similar process on the shell of a hollow egg!  This describes the ancient Ukrainian folk art called pysanky.

Emmanuel Reformed Hosts “The Ball Brothers”

Beginning its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome back Southern Gospel music’s favorite siblings, “The Ball Brothers,” in a concert for all generations on Saturday, February 15, 2014.  The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church;

Antique Metal and Mechanical Doll Exhibit

Metal has been used to make dolls since antiquity, with Germany creating the most famous 19th century examples.  A special exhibition titled “Hinges and Hearts:  The World of Antique Metal and Mechanical Dolls” will be on view through Sunday, April 6, 2014.  The venue is the German American Heritage Center,

Fall 2013 Ashford University Deans’ List

The faculty and staff at Ashford University have announced the Fall 2013 Dean’s List for the University’s online program and the on-campus traditional programs.  The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the Union and several foreign countries.

Cancellation of Supporters of Schmaling Meeting

The Supporters of Schmaling (S.O.S.) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2014, has been canceled.  The next meeting will be held at Schmaling Memorial Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.

Clinton’s Lumber History

Clinton’s Lumber History will be the next featured topic at the Windmill Cultural Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2014,  at 9:00 a.m. The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL.  Matt Parbs, Director of the Clinton Sawmill Museum, will share Clinton’s connection to the American lumber industry

Free Community Meals at First Presbyterian Church

“Come for a free, hearty, and well-balanced meal and social time.  All are welcome” to the Free Community Meals program at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  The church is handicap accessible.  Meals are usually the second and last Thursday of each month.  Following is

Submarine Sale Supports School Construction

How do you raise funds in Morrison, IL, to build a high school in the Yucatan Peninsula?  Purchase submarine sandwiches to send ten local workers to Leona Vicario, Mexico.   Visit the YPM, Inc. website for additional information. The submarine sandwich sale is in progress, with orders due by Sunday, January

Morrison Lions Club Thanks Residents

The year 2013 [has closed], and Lions Club Members extend a sincere thank you to all the many supporters of the club’s fundraisers for the year.  The recent Holiday Ham Sale was very successful, and we hope all of you have enjoyed your hams.  Without your support, we could not