The Annual Fall Festival at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. Fourth Street, Fulton, IL, is set for Saturday, October 5, and Sunday, October 6, 2013, from 10:00 to 4:00 p.m. Join the Early American Crafters for our Fall Festival and experience life in a pioneer village. Watch demonstrations and meet our
The following Morrison, IL, events during September 2013 are supplied by Corinne Bender, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Administrator and Economic Director, Morrison Area Development Corporation. Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, is the site of a Scholastic Book Fair fundraiser for new library books and resources. The Book Fair
Every third Saturday in September the City of Morrison, IL, offers an event that transforms an historic downtown into a concrete and glass canvas, on which any aspiring artist may reveal their talents. This day-long transformation draws thousands of participants and observers from throughout the area. It leaves the downtown
The American Cancer Society estimates that in this Country, breast cancer will become a reality for 296,980 females in 2013. The positive news is that 87% of them will survive this devastating diagnosis. Surprisingly, there can be moments of humor and joy along the way. A new, original musical illustrates
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol host the annual Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, September 7, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The law enforcement agencies have sponsored the derby for more than 40 years. This popular, free fishing contest is open to all youth aged 15 and
Tuesday, September 17, 2013, begins the National celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our Country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure
The morning of Friday, September 6, 2013, was nothing short of perfection, as ground–or rather, gravel–was broken on the much-anticipated Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail along Crosby Road, Morrison, IL. Soon this sign will be obsolete. Heavy deconstruction of timber and grading continued a short distance west along the road. Law Excavation
It is not too late to enter the Morrison Rotary Harvest Hammer, the 26th annual 5K Run and 21-Mile Bike Duathlon, held on Saturday, September 21, 2013. Start and finish lines are in front of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. However, there is no parking on Genesee.
Odell Public Library’s Friends of the Library is thrilled to offer a bus trip to Chicago, IL, on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The day-long tour highlights some of Chicago’s hottest tourist attractions, along with a few hidden gems! It will led by former MJHS art instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr.
Odell Public Library’s Friends of the Library is thrilled to offer a bus trip to Chicago, IL, on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The day-long tour highlights some of Chicago’s hottest tourist attractions, along with a few hidden gems! It will led by former MJHS art instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr.
Odell Public Library’s Friends of the Library is thrilled to offer a bus trip to Chicago, IL, on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The day-long tour highlights some of Chicago’s hottest tourist attractions, along with a few hidden gems! It will led by former MJHS art instructor Ned J. Nesti, Jr.
Church Women United will hold its third and final bake sale of the year on Friday, September 13, 2013. It will again be held at Between Friendz, located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 8:30 to 11:00 a.m. Monies collected from this delicious sale will help to defray
Usually a couple celebrates a first anniversary privately–but not Brent and Liz Fischbach, owners of Baked by Liz, at 119 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. They have invited the entire town to celebrate their business anniversary, with a block party on Saturday, August 31, 2013! From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
The Illinois Corn Maze at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, will open Thursday, September 5, 2013. This year’s theme is “Mystery Maze IV.” This is the largest corn maze in Northwestern Illinois, where the public is invited to “Come out and lose someone!” The cost is
The Illinois Corn Maze at Blue Goose Run, 14609 Blue Goose Road, Sterling, IL, opens Thursday, September 5, 2013. This year’s theme is “Mystery Maze IV.” This is the largest corn maze in Northwestern Illinois, where the public is invited to “Come out and lose someone!” What does a corn