As a gesture of civic pride, 11 volunteers picked up debris left by others along Main Street. They gathered at the Chamber of Commerce office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, at 9:00 a.m., on Saturday, September 9, 2017. The Chamber solicited help in preparation for the Harvest Hammer
“Square foot gardening” has become popular, if space is limited for growing vegetables. Building raised garden beds makes it so much easier to tend to the vegetables. That is just what Charidy and B. D. Drawz did, along with a little help from their daughter Hero, in their yard at
Whiteside County Sheriff Candidate Kris Schmidt has supper planned for you, on Monday, September 11, 2017. Eat with and meet the candidate.
Save the date of Saturday, October 28, 2017, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club will host the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest. The parade begins at Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, and processes west to the Post Office,
Set to show at dusk on Saturday, September 23, 2017, the third film of Morrison Chamber’s “Movies Under the Stars” series will be the animated musical “Sing” (rated PG.) The film viewing is made possible by sponsors 1st Gateway Credit Union, Sterling Federal Bank, and Kunes Country Auto Group of
Dance class began on Thursday, September 7, 2017, for one local girl. Sponsor Courtney Taylor, Morrison, IL, designed an amazing giveaway, as a way to give back to her community. Taylor teamed with dance instructor LeAnn Schaefer, to offer a free year of dance lessons, at LeAnn’s Dance Connection (LDC)
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Mounted Patrol will hold their annual Youth Fishing Derby, at Morrison-Rockwood State Park. Children ages 15 and under are eligible to fish in Lake Carleton, near the Marina. A parent or guardian must sign for each child. There
Carol Chandler, left, of Dixon, IL, became interested when she learned that a good friend’s grandmother came west aboard an orphan train. Chandler, a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors, quickly became fascinated with the topic. She has been doing research for almost ten
The Kindness Rocks project began in 2015 in Cape Cod, MA, when Megan Murphy developed a hobby. As her “grass roots kindness project,” she started dropping painted rocks, with inspirational messages, along the beach she walked. Her goal was to leave hopeful and encouraging thoughts for others, who need a
Editor’s note: Jean Eggemeyer submitted this press release. Dustin Hoffman wowed the movie-going world in 1982, with his entirely convincing portrayal as an actress in “Tootsie.” Join the Friends of Odell Public Library for a free showing of this classic comedy film, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. The movie begins
Storytime begins again at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Children and their caregivers are invited to join a librarian in the children’s area from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., each Thursday during the school year to share a story and create a
The annual Paint The Town festivities are fast approaching with only days remaining until Saturday, September 16, 2017. CAPA committees are actively finalizing details of the entertainment, food vendors, supplies, and volunteers. Pictured is the latest, always popular t-shirt that accompanies every entry fee. The 2017 edition of Paint The
“Kids” ages 17 and under are invited to bake a Baker’s dozen. The Education Committee at the Fulton, IL, Windmill Area is sponsoring a Children’s Bake-Off, during Fulton’s Fall Festival. Application forms and the needed 2.5 cups of fine wheat flour are available at Fulton’s Windmill Cultural Center (WCC), 111
Kristopher Schmidt, a Republican candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, kicks off the month of September with a “Block Party” campaign event at King Pins, 18675 13th Street, Fulton, IL, on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Citizens for Schmidt, the candidate’s campaign committee, will host the gathering from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
Odell Public Library and the Odell Public Library Friends’ group is readying for its annual Book and Bake Sale. It will be held Saturday, November 4, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Odell will be