Editor’s note: Reuven Kapuchinski took the photo. A mesmerizing Israeli quintet–Sofi & the Baladis–will perform in concert at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Centennial Auditorium, Sterling High School, Sterling, IL. Tickets, $10 each, are available online at centennialauditorium.org or at the door. Their concert culminates a week of
Kristi Wambeke, PT, and Chelsey Ferguson PT, DP, offered a free “Balance and Fall Risk Screening” to community members, at Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, November 29, 2018. An informative program began at 11:00 a.m. Ferguson suggested specific ways to make the home less
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors to give now. It is critical to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. “We urge community members to donate blood and help ensure that patients in local hospitals have a supply of
On a chilly November morning, Morrison Garden Club decorated 21 Morrison, IL, flower pots with a plethora of live and dried plant materials. Their beautification efforts were in preparation for the holiday season, in general, and the Christmas Parade and Walk planned for Saturday, December 1, 2018, in particular. Click
“The Gathering,” a heartwarming Christmas movie, was made for TV and first shown in 1977; however, its message of forgiveness and love is timeless. The Friends of Odell Public Library will present “The Gathering,” starring Ed Asner and Maureen Stapleton, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Not only is it the height of the Christmas Season, but it is also the first anniversary of The Loft on Main opening. On the weekend of Thursday, December 13, through Saturday, December 15, 2018, the Loft will celebrate with area community members. Enjoy welcoming treats of cookies, hot cider,
Are you interested in learning how to Select, Hang, and Arrange Art in your Home or Office? Ned J. Nesti, Jr., former Morrison Junior High Art Instructor and Curator at the Loft, will demonstrate and discuss these three topics on ?, January ?, 2019, at The Loft on Main beginning
Editor’s note: Those who prepared Parade entries my submit a photo and short description for publication on thecity1.com. It rarely happens, but on Saturday, December 1, 2018, threatening weather overruled the annual Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade. Lightning, thunder, and rain were the deciding factors to cancel the event at
Christmas Eve and Christmas religious services at Bethesda Lutheran Church We will have one service on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. This will be a candlelight service filled with plenty of carols, and the Bethesda Sr. Choir will provide special music as well.
Postmaster Christian Ogbebor wants to inform local children that, “We are having a Christmas coloring contest. It will end Friday, December 21, 2018. After which, a winner will be selected by the Morrison Post Office staff. Copies of the drawing are available now, from the clerks at Morrison Post Office,
Wierenga’s Heritage Canyon, along with Andresen Nature Center, has cancelled the “Christmas in the Canyon” event for this Saturday, December 1, 2018. The decision was made because of safety concerns, due to heavy snow resulting from a Sunday, November 25, storm. With the volume of snow and the terrain at
The annual Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary Treasure and Bake Sale will take place on Friday, December 7, 2018, from 8:00 to 1:00 p.m., in the lobby. The hospital is located at 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. We invite people to donate baked goods and/or new or gently-used items suitable
Morrison sent two city trucks and two workers (Mike Garland and Dan Quick.) Milledgeville officials were the ones who put out the call for help. They had great response and the volunteer crews were able to complete the cleanup in one day. (Thursday) Galen Wirth is the village president and
The calendar, the weather, and catchy advertisements proclaim the holidays are near. Everyone seems to have a shopping list filled with unique needs. Come into The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for ideas and creative gifts this Christmas. Over 350 pieces of exhibited art are waiting
Christmas has arrived at The Loft on Main! Shelves are filled with an array of pottery, jewelry, glassware, woodwork, calendars, note cards, and Christmas cards. Walls showcase colorful and creative art, including oil painting, acrylics, watercolors, and pen and ink drawings. The Loft on Main is ready to help you