Free Square Dance for Beginners April 21

Morrison Grand Squares square dance club, will offer a free dance lesson for beginners. *There is no need to register. *Come learn a few beginner square dances. *No dance experience is needed. *No partner is necessary. *Singles and couples are welcomed. At 1:00 p.m., Sunday April 21, 2024, join Morrison

Steve Siefken Talk: Wings, Petals, and Tails

During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

TLP Youth Performance Opportunities, Workshops, and Classes

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will offer a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer, as well as performance opportunities for youth ages 6-to-18. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “Our

Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees Ribbon Cutting

At noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees, located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” They opened

Final Symphony to Feature Cellist

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Cellist Anthony Arnone will be Guest Artist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra, to close the orchestra’s 70th concert season. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. Arnone will play the famous Elgar Cello

Morrison Rotarians Will Be Bagging It!

Join us in honoring Earth Day with Morrison Rotarians at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (or until all 300 bags are gone.) We will be jazzing up your grocery shopping experience, by offering brand new reusable bags. Let our enthusiastic

Millers Host “The Life Cycle of Clothing”

Come join us as we explore what we wear and why it is important to our culture. This program, which is financially sponsored by Illinois Humanities, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 Tenth Avenue, in downtown Fulton,

Lions Club Recycle Day April 20

Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please remember Morrison Lions will

Odell Library Program: Aprons on Display

President of Friends of Odell Library Anne Frame submitted this press release. An appealing and noteworthy “Aprons on Display” presentation will be given by Connie Barr, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., in the Odell Public Library Program Room. The address is 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.

2024 Arconic Eaglet: Kay

Watch live video of the eagles’ nest: Arconic Eagle Cam. Trivia notes: If you see both parents at the nest, the larger bird is the female, by about 33%. She also has a longer hooked beak. The American Bald eagle is not bald at all; its head is covered by

April 5 MCH Auxiliary Collective Goods/Book Sale

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary is sponsoring the Collective Goods/Book sale in the Hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  The event will be held Friday, April 5, 2024, from noon to 2:30 p.m.  This annual fundraiser provides medical scholarships. Expect lots of unusual collective gifts, gadgets, and lovely books

Two Unique Services at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host two memorable services during Holy Week. The Morrison community is encouraged and welcome to attend either or both. On Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the church family will hold a “Funeral Service for Christ.” It will

2024 Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

Brian Bartoz, Morrison High School Key Club Advisor, took the following photographs. Kiwanis Club and MHS Key Club members held the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park, in the 700 block of N. Genesee Street, on Saturday, March 23, 2024. The effort is in service to children through age

500+ Pounds Donated to Food Pantry

Over 500 pounds of items were donated to Morrison Charitable Food Pantry, NFP on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Morrison Community Hospital joined forces, with a friendly competition to gather items for the Morrison Food Pantry. The pantry was running

2024 Cross Walk and Holy Week

2024 Holy Week Services are listed below for 15 Morrison, IL, churches.  Holy Week is from Palm Sunday, March 24, through Easter Sunday, March 31.  Know that each Church welcomes new, lapsed, and long-time residents–as well as visitors–to attend their services. On Good Friday, March 29, the annual ecumenical Community