Lasagna Supper for Mission Trip

Looking for someone to prepare you a yummy lasagna supper?  The Aftershock Youth Group of Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will be holding their annual Lasagna Dinner Sunday, December 14, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  Enjoy garlic bread, salad, dessert, and

Historical Society to Host General and Mrs. U. S. Grant

Turn to the first page of your new, 2015 calendar to mark this unique event for older youth and adults.  Plan to meet a man who toiled at many jobs with little success, until he joined the military.  He stated, “Labor disgraces no man.  Unfortunately, you occasionally find men who

Four-Soup Supper at Church of St. Anne

During the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk events, Saturday, December 6, 2014, plan to stop for a hearty, warming meal between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., at The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Four types of soups will meet the tastes of everyone, but they

Potato Bar Supper at Methodist Church

As part of the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk, Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will be having a Potato Bar on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. Eleven toppings, dessert, and a drink will be offered, all for $6.  Children under five are

Christmas Walk and Other Holiday Events

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is happy to present the 27th Annual Christmas Walk in downtown Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 6, 2014.  Celebrate the “12 Days of Christmas” by attending the Live Nativity at 5:45 p.m., Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:00, lighted Parade at 6:30, and Tree Silent Auction

Heritage Canyon Christmas Walk December 6

The fragrance of hot chocolate, decorations of living greenery, and shortened daylight hours remind us that Christmas in Heritage Canyon is just around the calendar corner. Join the Early American Crafters at Heritage Canyon in Fulton, IL, 515 N. Fourth Street, as we replicate life in the mid-1800’s.  Wood-burning stoves,

Christmas with the Voices of Praise December 12-14

As part of the 2014 Concert Series of the Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, Emmanuel’s  90-voice outreach choir cordially invites the area to experience its eighth annual Christmas cantata, “Christmas with the Voices of Praise!”  Music of the season will be presented in three performances, Friday and Sunday evenings, December

Santa and Mrs. Claus to Hold Open Houses

A very jolly couple invites children to visit their temporary home this month, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  You will find their tiny cottage decorated for Christmas in the Dr. Robert A. Millikan pocket park, beside the Chamber of Commerce building.  The “Santa House,” charmingly created by Stan

Bethesda Blaze Earns Award of Excellance

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life Team for the American Cancer Society of Whiteside County was recently awarded the “Award of Excellance” (Lakeshore Division) for raising over $10,000 for the 2014 Whiteside County Relay for Life, held on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Westwood Sports Complex in Sterling, IL.  The current

Morrison Fire Department Toy Drop December 6

The “Caring for Our Community” holiday event is sponsored by the Morrison Fire Department.  However, this is a community-wide event that enables Morrison youth from birth through high school to delight in Christmas.  Donations of unwrapped new toys, games, etc., or cash to purchase them, may be brought to the

PTO Craft Show and Bake Sale December 6

Start the Morrison Christmas Walk activities with a bit of shopping and lunch to support the Morrison Elementary PTO. The organization will hold its annual Craft Show and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 6, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Southside Elementary School.  The school is located at

True Value Offers Thanks to Shoppers

Morrison True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, owner Don Jevne and his staff wish to offer their thanks to those who visited the store on Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2014.  Purchases of goods and services in the local community have economic power and support those who

Table-top Tree Auction Is Underway

This beautiful Christmas Walk tree, decorated by Dixie Vegter, Morrison, IL, is available for bidding now.  Find her Friends of April House tree and others in the lobby of Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison. Come out and enjoy several unique, table-top Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, organizations,

December 6 Soup Supper at Church of St. Anne

During the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Walk events, Saturday, December 6, 2014, plan to stop for a hearty, warming meal between 400 and 7:00 p.m., at The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Four types of soups will meet the tastes of everyone, but they