Recreation

Celebrate May Day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Admission is by donation.  Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the

Morrison Garden Club again is sponsoring a Spring Coloring Contest, with the help of Odell Public Library; it runs through Wednesday, May 5, 2021.  There are three age categories: ages 3-5; 6-8; 9-10-year-olds.  An age-appropriate, garden-related prize will be given to the winner of each category. Prizes are on display

Celebrate May Day at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, with the Early American Crafters, on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Park at Cross View Church, 703 14th Avenue, and ride the free shuttle to and from the Canyon; the last pickup is 4:00

Anne Frame wrote the article; Kathy Richland photographed the author. Odell Public Library will join over 70 libraries again, to bring the noted author, journalist, and filmmaker Alex Kotlowitz to us through Zoom.  Join us for this informative evening on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host an at-home jewelry making class, on Saturday, May 15, 2021.  The class begins at 1:00 p.m. via Zoom.  This is a no-tools-needed project for an adjustable necklace.

Elkay Manufacturing invites Clinton, IA, and Savanna, IL, area residents to join a Mississippi River Shoreline Clean-Up Day, on Saturday, April 17, 2021.  Elkay co-hosts a Plastics Tracking Study, coordinated by the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI.) This event is in conjunction with the Mayors of Clinton, IA,

During February 2021 The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, shop for hand painted valentine cards by Sharon Boyles and a variety of lovely gifts made with love.  Hours are Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to

Editor’s note:  Carol Fritz submitted all but the last two photographs.  Valerie and John Mallo drove from Belleview, IA,  with their dog, Jack.  He offered kisses to Santa.  The Editor captured faces at the schoolhouse door. The theme of “Bring Joy and Cheer to a Bad Year!” was embraced by

Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Every child grows up following the dreams that surround their childhood options.  Living in a small Midwestern community allows a special story to be told covering 60 years on the diamonds of Morrison, IL. Bill Popkin grew up on the south side of Morrison.  As

In consideration of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will issue Special Use Permits and trap tags remotely only.  No Special Use Permits or trap tags will be issued in person at Refuge offices.  All permits will be issued through the mail.  Special Use Permit

Jeremiah Haas is an outdoors columnist for the Quad-City Times and Dispatch-Argus. The Hunter Safety Class scheduled for Saturday[, August 15, 2020,] at the Morrison Sportsmen’s Club [and] September’s class at the Rock Island Conservation Club ha[ve] been canceled, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Currently there are no other

The Saturday, 4th of July, 2020, weekend is just around the corner.  If you are heading to the Mississippi River for a boating or camping trip, there are things to know before you go!  While most of our Refuge land and water is open for public enjoyment, offices and Visitor