Whale Rider Film February 27

The Whiteside Forum is hosting a movie night, Thursday February 27, 2014, featuring “Whale Rider,” directed by Niki Caro and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes.  It is at Odell Public Library in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The start time is 6:30 p.m., and the

Spaghetti Dinner Will Enable a High School

Ten Morrison-area residents will host a Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, March 2, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, to raise funds for their mission trip to Mexico. At the end of June, the crew will return to help villagers in Leona

World Tour of Taste February 28

In order to deliver the Red Cross mission, Lincoln Land Branch of the American Red Cross will host a single fundraising event this year–the first “World Tour of Taste.”  This event is Friday, February 28, 2014, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., at the gorgeous Rock River Supper Club, 3901 Dixon

Peter and the Wolf Headline Concert and Ballet

“Peter and the Wolf,” the grand-classic of musical children’s tales,will be featured by the Clinton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Sterling High School’s Centennial Auditorium, 1608 4th Avenue, in Sterling, IL.  The concert commences at 7:30 p.m. “Peter and the Wolf” is just one of the classics

Apps Class for the iPad February 25

Interested in learning about applications for your new iPad?  Clinton Community College will offer “iPad for Home” on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  Call 563-244-7100 to register for class #140246 or for additional information. Class will meet at the CCC Technology Center, 1951 Manufacturing Drive, Clinton,

4th Graders to Present The Wax Museum

Be prepared to enjoy The Wax Museum–composed of 4th grade children–within Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, April 27, 2014.  Morrison Historical Society will host its Open House at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the unique program beginning at 1:30. For the past five years,

The Creative Process of Marianne Biagi

Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, presents artist Marianne Biagi and “The Creative Process,” Monday evening, February 24, 2014, beginning at 6:30 in the library Program Room.  Marianne’s colorful, vibrant, and unique pieces of art made from beads, fabric, and thread are not only beautiful, but they

Violinist to Present “Concert for a Cause”

Clinton, IA, resident and Quad City Symphony violinist Sarah Cullen will present “Concert for a Cause,” on Friday, February 28, 2014, at First Evangelical Free Church, 1010 13th Avenue North, in Clinton, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  All proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Clinton YWCA Women’s Crisis

New Girl Scout Service Center Opens

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois officially opened its new Rock Falls Service Center, 229 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL, on Friday, February 7, 2014, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., during a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce. On Saturday, February 8, the new center opened to the

Big, Beautiful, Beguiling Brigadoon!

“An unforgettable Broadway musical comes alive in a bountiful new adaptation staged by the Goodman Theater,” stated The Chicago Tribune. Odell Public Library Friends presents an amazing opportunity to be swept away by the music, story, and dance of “Brigadoon.”  Reservations may be made at the Odell Public Library, 307

January 2014 Customer Service Award

Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator, submitted this article and photograph. The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that Ronda Davison of CGH Morrison Health & Vision Center, 105 S. Heaton Street, Morrison, IL, was presented the Customer Service Award for the month of January 2014. Ronda

Take an iPad Instruction Class

Interested in learning how to do more with your iPad?  Clinton Community College will offer “iPad Basics” on Thursday, February 20, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. until noon.  Call 563-244-7100 to register for class #136240 or for additional information.  Class will meet at the Clinton Community College Technology Center, 1951 Manufacturing

Relay For Life of Whiteside County Kick-Off Chili Tasting

The Kick-Off of the 19th annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Whiteside County will be held Sunday, February 23, 2014, at the American Legion Post #902, 714 4th Avenue, in Rock Falls, IL, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Pictured are Co-Chairs of the 2014 American Cancer Society Relay

The Whiteside Forum Hosts Movie Night

At our next event The Whiteside Forum will host the movie “Whale Rider.”  It is about a young Maori girl and her family and community in New Zealand.  This 2002 film won many awards before its July 4, 2003, release in the United States. “Whale Rider,” starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, will

Maurits & Jost Is Now More Insurance Agency

Name recognition is a critical component in successful businesses.  Some well-established names continue when new owners buy the enterprise, allowing past customers the comfort and continuity of good service.  Yarbrough Appliance and Bogott Plumbing, Inc. are two examples in Morrison, IL. After a time, new owners may desire a change.