Calling all Sauk Valley area dancers! There is still time to join our Woodlawn Dance Academy Nutcracker Camp and be a part of our November performances of this classic holiday ballet. Camp days are Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Woodlawn Arts Academy
The Savanna Historical Society will host a special, free admission weekend from Saturday, August 18, to Sunday, August 19, 2018, at the Museum and Cultural Center, located at 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. The State of Illinois is celebrating its Bicentennial Anniversary
The Friends of the Parks held two drawings for bicycles at the Morrison Sports Complex, during the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza event, on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The fortunate children are shown below. Friends of the Parks stated, “Congratulations to Ivy Mills on winning one of the bikes at
A pleasant, dry evening had been “arranged” for the enjoyment of vendors, groups, and numerous participants, during the annual Evening Farmers’ Market, along Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Wednesday, July 26, 2017, event began well enough at 5:00 p.m., expecting to conclude at 8:00. Crowd attendance was reported as good.
Marlene Buikema, of Morrison Family Health Clinic, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, announced, “Our Nurse Practitioner, Becky West, is retiring, and we are hosting a retirement party at our clinic for her. She has worked along side Dr. Mark Woods for 25 years and was the first Nurse Practitioner Medical
The annual Rock River Turtle Race will take place Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., at the Bowman Park Gazebo, in Rock Falls, IL. Many years ago, Rock Falls, IL, had their very own Rubber Ducky Races along the Rock River. The ducks would be dropped at
Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton, American Legion Post 328 Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms, submitted this press release and photos. American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, granted two, July 2018, Commander’s Awards for years of outstanding service. The prestigious awards were presented by Commander Terry Jones. Cake and ice cream
Editor’s note: Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore submitted this article and photos. From spring into fall, blooms are aplenty in the gardens that surround this stately home at 408 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, the home of Sabrina and Todd Statzer. The Statzers and their dogs moved to Morrison
Spring Valley Reformed Church will host a blood drive on Thursday, August 9, 2018. The drive will be held in the MVRBC Donor Bus, at Spring Valley Reformed Church, located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. This blood drive is open to the public.
Jeff Bridges stars as Rooster Cogburn, a fearless, one-eyed, U. S. Marshall, in the 2010 film, “True Grit.” He is sought out by a 13-year-old, Mattie Ross, to track down the villain who killed her father. Together, this unlikely duo hooks up and journeys throughout Colorado to find justice. Both
“Come join us for our 5th annual Theater Arts Camp. Each day your child will be guided in warm-up acting games, dance instruction, role playing, and other theater arts, and easy crafts. A performance for family and friends will conclude the week. A small snack will be provided daily. We hope
On Thursday, July 12, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members presented the Customer Service, Because Nice Matters award to the staff at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The nominator stated it was submitted “in recognition of being very helpful during the organization of a large gathering.
Odell Public Library is excited to be a part of “Library Night” with the Clinton LumberKings. The whole community is invited to come out and enjoy a night at the ball game, while supporting your local library. The Clinton LumberKings will take on the Peoria Chiefs at 6:30 p.m., on
Two blocks of downtown Morrison, IL, became a pedestrian zone, during the Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Evening Farmers’ Market. A variety of vendors and groups filled the margains of Main Street: face painters to support a mission trip; sellers of essential oils, pillows with inspirational messages, freshly-picked onions and cucumbers, wooden
Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has honored those who have made an extra effort to support the annual Fair. They make the Fair as much fun as possible, for those who participate and attend the many shows and events. This year the Whiteside County Fair has selected the