Birthday Wishes to Gladys Ludens

Gladys Ludens, Morrison, IL, awoke this morning, Friday, April 11, 2014, to begin her 107th year.  She fixed breakfast in her home.  Likely she would make time during the day to continue her rigorous online study of the U. S. Constitution, as a way to keep her mind sharp as

Morrison Women Have a Hero Inside

Three outstanding women leaders from Morrison, IL, were regognized on Thursday, April 10, 2014, as part of the 32nd annual Women of Achievement Luncheon, hosted by YWCA of the Sauk Valley.  They are shown left-to-right.   Dr. Suellen Girard (Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Superintendent of Schools) was one

Calling Farmers’ Market Vendors

Be a part of “The Best Little Farmers’ Market in Northwest Illinois!”  The Morrison Farmer’s Market Committee invites you to participate in our annual summer Farmers’ Market as a vendor.  Come be a part of a friendly, community experience while earning some extra income.  Requests from organizations, entertainers, and musicians

“Wax Museum” Characters Will Come Alive

You won’t have to travel to major cities around the world to experience Madame Tussauds Wax Museum figures.  This fascinating experience can be found during Morrison’s Heritage Museum Grand Opening, Sunday, April 27, 2014.  In addition, a dozen wax figures will speak to you on command! Fourth grade interpreters from

Cross Walk at 3:00 p.m.

The traditional Cross Walk on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, will begin at 3:00 p.m., instead of noon, to allow school children to attend.  Participants will gather at the entrance to Resthave Retirement & Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.  Due to the construction at the site, people are

Free Coffee and Easter Eggs at McDonald’s Now

Inside McDonald’s, 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, children can seek plastic Easter eggs.  Each contains a note to redeem a treat.  The egg hunt is ongoing every day through Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. Adults will be treated to a small coffee each day until Tuesday, April 15. The local

Easter Egg Hunt at Pleasant View

The Annual Pleasant View Nursing & Rehabilitation Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.  The fun begins at 4:00 p.m.  Children age ten and under are invited. Different age groups will have separate “fields” to search, with eggs and

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt

The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 19, 2014.  A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park at 9:45 a.m.  There will be a brief opportunity to capture a photo before egg-gathering

“Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives”

The Whiteside Forum hosts its Spring conference, featuring “Human Rights:  Indigenous People, Their Rights & Perspectives,” on Friday, April 11, 2014.  The event takes place in the City of Morrison Community Room, at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The general public is urged to attend

St. Mary’s Father Daughter Dance April 25

It is coming soon–St. Mary Church Father Daughter Dance, “Denim and Lace.”  The theme this year will be a “barn dance” with all of the fun, special gift baskets, and great music that are a part of this special, annual family evening.  This year will be the ninth year for

Sell a Product or Service to Federal Government

Do you have a product or service that the Federal Government could use, once the Thomson Correctional Facility opens?  You must register to do so, and there are two upcoming trainings to help.  Someone will sell food to feed staff and inmates.  A business will repair lawn mowers and vehicles

April 4–What’s Happening?

Chamber of Commerce Administratior Corinne Bender submitted the following “What’s happening in Morrison?” events in Morrison, IL, for April 2014.  At the end is a notice about the May opening of the Farmers’ Market. Enjoy a delicious PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Saturday, April 5, from 7:00 to 10:30 a.m., sponsored by the

“Let it Go” at Jennifer’s Dance Performance

Jennifer’s Dance Center, 104-B W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, exists to “showcase the performing arts in Morrison.”  The studio is owned and directed by Jennifer Bielema.  It is her inspired choreography that enables youth to experience the rhythmic exhilaration of dance.    See for yourself, as her students perform for

Eat With a Lion; Build a Pavillion

The Morrison Lions Foundation has collaborated on an exciting Eagle Scout service project with Morrison Boy Scout Nick Kaufman and the City of Morrison, IL.  The Lions are fundraising to build a 24′ x 32′ picnic pavilion at Morrison Sports Complex.  It will cost $16,000 and include a concrete floor

McDonald’s Will Assist Morrison Wrestling

Business owners in small towns are asked repeatedly to fund causes.  Each donation eats into their small profit margin.  So, it is especially helpful when they make “in-kind” donations–if not in cash, then in services, materials, site usage, or promotion and publicity to assist a fundraiser.  In-kind donations are a