Volunteer Millers to Host Arctic Bird Program on October 22

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their October program on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton.  The Cultural Center is located across the street from the city’s authentic

Honduras 2015 Mission Team Fund Raiser

Enjoy breakfast or lunch with your friends on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, and support the mission trip of local citizens. Breakfast choices are homemade biscuits and gravy, scrambled egg burritos, and homemade cinnamon rolls.

Putting Small Acres to Work Workshop

Wondering what to do with your 5, 10, or 20 acres? Explore alternatives to make those acres productive or to enhance their productivity. University of Illinois Extension Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Unit has scheduled a workshop entitled “Putting Small Acres to Work,” to help you explore some alternatives for your

Timber Lake Playhouse 2015 Season

Timber Lake Playhouse is proud to announce their 2015 summer season productions:  “Hairspray,” “The Big Meal,” “Peter Pan.” “Greater Tuna,” “Big Fish,” and “Big River.” Children’s shows include “Pinocchio” and “James and the Giant Peach.” Season passes for all six shows are only $119 and are available now at 815-244-2035

Presbyterian Church Looks for Volunteer Groups

First Presbyterian Church continues to offer Free Community Meals at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The remaining 2014 dates are from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays on October 9 and 30 November 13 December 11 and Sunday, November 23, at 11:15 a.m. for the Thanksgiving meal.

7th Annual Oktoberfest

The Clinton Community College (CCC) Alumni Association will host the 7th Annual Oktoberfest at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014, at the Wild Rose Casino, Clinton, IA. The event will include the “best of” from past events, such as live music by dueling pianos Pianopalooza, delicious food, and unique

Lowering the Hurdle for Charitable Businesses

Many Fulton businesses are very charitable. They might be interested in creating a way that they could give to the community year after year, regardless of how well the business is doing at the time.  Investing some money today and over the next two years could provide a Fulton business

Wednesday Wings Earn 10% for WHOA

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) is having a fundraiser every Wednesday in October 2014 at Buffalo Wild Wings, 4304 E. Lincolnway, in Sterling, IL.  To benefit the program, 10% of lunch and dinner food sales will be donated to WHOA.

CCC Scholarship Recipients

The Paul B. Sharar Foundation for Clinton Community College (CC) has announced the recipients of scholarships for the 2014-15 academic year. Scholarship funding totals $164,150 this year.  Since 1984, $2,631,511 in scholarships have been awarded to 3080 CCC students.  Saturday, November 1, 2014, is the deadline for CCC students to

Harvest Hammer Shirts For Sale at Community State Bank

Hammer shirts from 2014 are now available for sale at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Adult sizes Lg and XL only will be $5.  Hammer 2012 shirts (gold short sleeve tech) are available for $3 each – Adult sizes 2XL, XL, Lg, Med.  Hammer 2011 children’s

“Keepers of the Faith” Concert October 6

Join us on Monday, October 6, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. to welcome back “Keepers of the Faith” to Spring Valley Reformed Church.  The concert will be held indoors, and a free-will offering will be taken. The church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.

Pleasant View Craft Fairs October 17-18

Pleasant View Rehabiltation Departments in Morrison, and Rock Falls, IL, will host two-day Craft Fairs-for-a-cause.  Proceeds from the Craft Fairs will go toward each facility’s enrichment program and to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. [All] “crafts [are] made by our community,” stated Peggi Johnson, Community Relations Coordinator.

Spring Valley Harvest Festival September 27

Don’t forget to put the Spring Valley Harvest Festival on your calendar!  Spring Valley Reformed Church is at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.   Come out on Saturday, September 27, 2014, beginning with a one-mile Amazing Race for the kids and a 5K Country Mile for the adults.  Registration is