Clinton Showboat Opens “Forever Plaid”

The Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) opens the 2013 season on Thursday, June 6, with the musical “Forever Plaid.”  The Plaids are a clean-cut quartet of barbershop-singing friends.  Their dreams of making it big are cut short by their untimely collision with a bus full of schoolgirls, hoping to see

“Love Life” Women’s Conference

Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers.  Every year, Meyer hosts a  three-day, two-night woman’s conference with guest speakers.  Her “Love Life” Women’s Conference is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, through Saturday, September 14, 2013, in St. Louis, MO.

LeVar Burton to Give Keynote Address

LeVar Burton, who portrayed Kunte Kinte in “Roots” and Lt. Commander Geordi LaForge in “Star Trek:  The Next Generation,” will give the keynote address during Ashford University’s two commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 5, 2013.  Both ceremonies will be held at the iWireless Center in Moline, IL.  Times are 10:00

Submit a Recipe for Upcoming Cookbook

Food is a powerful link to our past and present enjoyment.  Its preparation and consumption occupies a good portion of each day.  For those who never have enough, it is a constant concern.

Historical Society Annual Meeting and Potluck

Morrison Historical Society Trustees will host the Annual Meeting on Sunday, January 20, 2013, beginning promptly at 1:00 p.m. with a potluck meal, in the Heritage Hall of Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Members and any interested persons are invited to attend the event and program. 

Christmas Eve at Bethesda Lutheran

Carols, communion, and candlelight will be the focus of two Christmas Eve services at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W.  South Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, December 24, 2012.  The services are at 5:00 and 11:00 p.m.

Christmas Eve at St. Mary’s Catholic Church

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, will hold two Christmas Eve services on Monday, December 24, 2012:  5:30 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.  The Tuesday, December 25, Christmas morning service will be at 9:00 a.m.

Holiday Gifts Available

Perhaps you are almost done with your holiday shopping, but still looking for that hard to buy for person or need that extra stocking stuffer or snack to set out during your holiday gathering. Hospice of the Rock River Valley, a United Way Agency, has just the thing, a variety

“We Sing for Their Supper” November 18

On Sunday, November 18, 2012, a community concert, “We Sing for Their Supper,” will be presented at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m., to benefit the Morrison Food Pantry and the Christmas Helping Hands program.  These vital programs in our community help those who

Concert to Benefit Local Families

On Sunday, November 18, 2012, the churches of Morrison will unite in song for We Sing for Their Supper.  The concert will be held at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, at 6:00 p.m.  There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken to

World Community Day November 2

On Friday, November 2, 2012, Morrison Church Women United will host their annual World Community Day at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  This last gathering of the year will be held in the Heritage Hall.  Coffee will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m.  At 9:30 the

Free Wednesday Community Potlucks

Pastor Craig Sipes and the Brethren in Christ Church family, at 209 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, offer a standing invitation to area residents to “join us on Wednesdays.  Come and eat potluck with us from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m.  Everyone is welcome!”