Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, hosted an author reading by local author Josh Hollister with his family and their Basset Hound, Slim, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 1:20 to 2:45 p.m. Hollister is a long-time resident of Morrison who currently teaches History and Special Education
Almost all tables-of-eight were filled during the third “Dessert Fantasia” event on Friday, October 2, 2015. Acknowledgment of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month was stressed. Two speakers–survivors of the disease–wore pink neckerchiefs, as did eight crew members/servers, who were also paid attendees. Money raised supports the church’s missions in
Donald L. Miller is a well-liked and admired Morrisonian, who has been a teacher, thespian, organist, and Odell Public Library Board member. He continues to be an international traveler and visits England nearly every year. On Saturday, October 3, 2015, he celebrated his 87th birthday among well-wishers at one of
Greg Rider, Morrison, announced “a monthly event I’m holding at Odell [Public] Library,” 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The second session of this role-playing card game will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Program Room. All ages are welcome to
At 4:00 p.m., two Morrison Veterinary Clinic (MVC) doctors and support staff were presented with a Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Because Nice Matters” Service Award, on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. The clinic is located at 14993 Lyndon Road at U. S. Route 30. Since 1942 this mixed-animal practice has served
The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, is celebrating 150 years of Worship Saturday, October 17, 2015. The Warden, Vestry, and members of the parish invite the community to celebrate with them. Festivities begin at 1:30 p.m. with The Holy Eucharist. The Celebrant will be
Are you craving a bowl of Debby Vaughn’s chili or her chicken salad sandwich on cranberry-oat bread? She and Bob will throw open the doors to the Donnybrook Bakery Café on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 8:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. If possible, plan your visit around 3:00, to
The 24th Annual Pumpkin Dash will be held Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Hoover Park, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL. A $1 free-will donation will be accepted. There will be a petting zoo, a bounce house, hay rack rides, face-painting, barrel rides, ambulance tours,
TLC Country Store, located at Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm, 7250 Garden Plain Road, Fulton, IL, will open its autumn store on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. They will be open every Friday and Saturday through November 13 and 14. This
Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a Books Are Fun Book and Gift Fair on Friday, October 2, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the lobby of Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Books and items for the holidays will be available at 30-70% off
Which is Steven Cole, and which is Frederick Douglass? Cole is a retired Union craftsman, historian, avid researcher, and reenactor. Douglass was an orator, abolitionist, social reformer, and statesman. A “living history presenter” from Freeport, IL, Cole, at left, will be featured in the upcoming program by Sterling-Rock Falls Historical
Writers of any age are encouraged to write about what they know and love. Interests, experiences, and expertise infuse a piece of writing with depth and authenticity. Passages and chapters are driven by a plot that is partially recalled in the author’s mind. That becomes a basis for embellishment, imagined
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host local author Josh Hollister and his canine companion, Slim, on Saturday, October 3, 2015, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., in the Program Room. Hollister will share a reading of his newly published novel, Luke Long Ears and the Eyes
Do you have the entrepreneurial itch? Get information to begin your business by attending this free educational program on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Reservations are required; email morrisonchamber@morrisonil.org or call 815-772-3757. “Starting Your Small Business in Illinois” will be held in the City of
The faculty and staff of Ashford University, Clinton, IA, have announced the Summer 2015 Dean’s List for the University’s online programs and the on-campus traditional programs. Undergraduate students in online programs were eligible for the Dean’s List if they completed 12 or more credits, achieved a cumulative grade point average