The Education Committee of the Windmill Area invites the public to attend Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center. These programs occur on Wednesday mornings in December through March. All programs take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural Center, located at 111 10th Avenue in
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This is a reminder about the 5th Annual Flock to the Rock ’25 events, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. There will be nature and educational vendors. Food will be available from
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on February 5, 2025. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open
The Parks and Recreation Department will host Golden Agers Bingo Night, for those age 50 and above, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Play time is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, January 30, 2025, 1464 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were being delivered, to Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The Church offered its building as a delivery and pick-up location. Morrison Troop Leader and Product Manager Hillary Blevins took receipt of “122 cases” for
Sally Gray submitted this press release. This past Sunday, January 26, 2025, after worship, Morrison United Methodist Church came together, to assemble 150 “lucky bags” for our local first responders. Each bag included items like sanitizing wipes, hand warmers, jerky sticks, and Korean snacks. Items were generously donated by
The first show of the Black Box Theatre’s ninth season opens on Valentines Day and makes a perfect way to celebrate the holiday of love. Ken Ludwigs’ “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” is a Valentine to his parents. It tells their love story through their correspondence during World War II.
Marc Adami stated, “We will read and discuss a book on ‘how to live a good life’ and hope the public is interested in both the topic and the book. Request a copy from Odell Public Library.” The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca:
You know how January first feels full of possibility? All those big goals and fresh starts–it’s exciting! But here we are, at the end of January, and let’s be honest–it’s not quite the same anymore, is it? The early mornings don’t feel as inspiring as they did a few
Loras College, Dubuque, IA, has announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2024 fall semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Blake Adams and Tyson Smith of Morrison, IL, met
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, opened its doors to the public at 1:00 p.m. for a special program. “Same Subject Matter, Different Artists and Different Mediums” began as a creative task for painters who sell their work at The
The Morrison Rotary Club welcomed three new members in January 2025. We welcome each of these fine new members! Standing left-to-right are: Rotarian Michael Blean, (sponsor for Randy Larson); Larson; Evan Ernst, (sponsored by Rotarian Stanley Steines); Steines; LuEllen Lee, (sponsored by Steines). Larson is a retired Veterinarian who
Mick Welding submitted the press release and photo. Morrison Rotary Club is proud to recognize our January 2025 Morrison High School Students of the Month, left-to-right, Camryn Veltrop and Olivia Dauphin. Camryn is the daughter of Todd and Kelly Veltrop. She has been a member of the Student Council
The City of Morrison Department of Fun announces an entertaining event. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice looking to test your luck, this event is sure to provide an unforgettable experience for all who attend. Don’t miss out on the chance to show off your card-playing prowess
Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote the report and supplied the photograph. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, located at 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, held its annual Celebration of Life Memorial Service, on January 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. The service was conducted by Morrison’s Ministerial Council, with Pastors J. T.