The Volunteer Millers at De Immigrant windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their next public program on Monday, September 30, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. “Franklin Creek Grist Mill: Lincoln Highway Mill” will be presented at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the City’s
Editor’s note: This article was submitted by Nancy Gravert. All of us have mentors in our lives that have left lasting impressions on us, whether it be a family member, friend, religious member, or a teacher. These people may be a part of our lives for a short period of
The Morrison Wrestling Team held their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser the morning after Paint the Town, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. Donations support the Morrison Wrestling Program. Pancakes, sausage, milk, and juice were enjoyed at
Dear Senior Parents, Morrison High School THUSE is coming up soon, and you have the opportunity to be a part of it! THUSE is scheduled for Thursday, October 10, 2013, and will include the Senior dad’s flag football game and the Senior mom’s pons team. If Senior moms are interested,
Vendors are needed for the second annual “Girls’ Night Out” event sponsored by the Morrison Chamber of Commerce. “Girls’ Night Out” will be held at the banquet room at Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL, on October 17, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event committee
Join the Morrison Farmers’ Market for a fun day of health and fitness. Everyone knows that eating right and exercising promote a healthy lifestyle. Morrison Farmers’ Market and B-Fit ZUMBA have collaborated to prove it on Saturday, September 21, 2013. This is the morning of the Harvest Hammer and Paint
Friends of the Parks announces that Farmers National Bank has made a $1000 donation to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail project. Pictured are Doug Vanderlaan, FNB Community President, left, and Glenn Ackeberg, board member of Friends of the Parks Foundation. “Our success comes from our customers, and as such, we are
The Morrison Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Shown is Morrison Area Community Foundation board member Jan Horberg, left, and Kiley VanDerLeest, Executive Director of White Oaks. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center provides therapeutic horseback riding and animal-assisted
The Whiteside Forum will kick off another season of presentations and discussions on Thursday, September 26, 2013, with Blaine Mineman of Amnesty International. This and future events are held in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison,
Former NFL Chicago Bears Running Back Adrian Peterson will be the Guest Speaker on Sunday, September 22, 2013, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. All ages are welcome. Peterson is a motivational speaker and author of Don’t Dis My Abilities. His
The River Cities Quilt Guild is holding its 27th Quilt Show on Saturday, September 21, and Sunday, September 22, 2013. It will be held at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The show hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
On Thursday, September 26, 2013, the Morrison High School Wrestling Club will sponsor a pancake dinner benefit on behalf of the Bob White Family (fighting Lyme Disease) and retired Coach Dan Drosopoulos (fighting cancer.) “Wrestling Adversity: Taking Down Lyme Disease & Cancer” will be held at the Christ Center in
Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown brunch from 8:00 a.m. to noon, Sunday, September 22, 2013, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL. Pancakes, sausage, and juice will be served. Their “Pancakes & Artwork” fundraiser will be held the
Morrison Community Hospital Foundation’s Big Squeeze Committee has planned “Run for the Roses,” a Kentucky Derby themed fundraising event” on Saturday, October 5, 2013, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’ oeuvres, lively libations, trend-settings toppers, horse races, and more derby-related fun! Proceeds will directly benefit MCH by contributing
The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is pleased to announce our 5th Annual Fundraising Event, “Run for the Roses,” will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. This Kentucky Derby themed event will feature great food, lively libations (drinks), fabulous