Below are 55 Morrison City Wide Garage Sale listings, for Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Morrison IL.
State Representative Tony McCombie announced her Spring 2021 photo contest of People and Places. Participants will be asked to submit a photo that best represents the People and Places of the District. The winning photo from each category will be displayed in Rep. McCombie’s Springfield and Rock Falls, IL, offices.
Registration is open for Odell Public Library’s 2021 Summer Reading Program, “Reading Colors Your World.” This free program–generously sponsored by United Way of Whiteside County–is open to any child pre-school age through 8th grade. Register your readers online by visiting Odell’s website or Facebook page.
The Editor drove along Crosby Road, leading to the entrance to Morrison-Rockwood State Park, on Monday, May 24, 2021, a week prior to Memorial Day. Arrayed along a stone wall were eight, colorful flags, both patriotic and military service branches. They fluttered in the breeze, attracting deserved recognition. Hence this
Lloyd DeShane reported, “Please join us for County Cruise 2 on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Any vehicle that can cruise at 55 MPH is welcome [If you have] any questions, please contact Lloyd DeShane at 815-535-3240.
Kim Barragan seeks participants for two Vendor/Craft Shows, at Whiteside County Fairground, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Each event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Memorial Hospital. Dates are Saturday, June 5, and Saturday, September 4, 2021. Shows are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with free admission for
As we navigate the second year of the novel corona virus pandemic, decisions are made to hold (and/or attend) public events. Gatherings with more than those few in your “bubble” require continued, flexible thinking, to be safe. Therein lies the creative opportunity to build or modify a safe public event.
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