LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this report. On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for a dinner and meeting at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course Oak Room, 903 W, Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The program theme for the evening, “To Seek Growth: Through
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is partnering with Techbridge’s “Role Models Matter Project” to offer targeted training to women working in the fields of science, technology, and engineering. These are women who want to be role models for future generations. Volunteers will receive free training and resources to help
The last week of May 2015 included musical performances by two talented groups at Resthave, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL.
Everyone is invited to the UNITE Block Party on Saturday, June 13, 2015, starting at 6:00 p.m. at The Bridge Youth Center, 1026 3rd Avenue, Fulton, IL. Lots of free activities are planned for the whole family: face-painting dunk tank inflatable obstacle course cotton candy, popcorn, and slushies music speaker
At the Tuesday, May 5, 2015, meeting, Ken Jansma, left, introduced Kim Ewoldsen, Executive Director of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce and the Morrison Area Development Corporation. Bringing in new business to Morrison, making programs available to members, getting the community involved, Chamber newsletters issued often, holding Open Houses to
Morrison Lions Club will participate in the Morrison Recycle Day on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is located behind KAS Recycling at 649 W. Lincolnway in Morrison, IL. Items the club recycles are eyeglasses, keys, hearing aids, and cell phones. Take advantage of
The “High Five” campaign to thank Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, for 125 years of service was a great success! Odell Public Library Friends sincerely thank everyone who contributed, including an anonymous donor who wrote a generous check to complete the $750 goal. Watch for two
The ABWA (American Business Women’s Association), Midwest Heartland Chapter will hold a meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce at 721 South 2nd Street, Clinton, IA. The topic will be “State of the Region”, with guest speaker: Mike Kirchhoff, President
Starting in 1985, the Whiteside Forum has brought speakers to Morrison to hold talks and moderate discussion between experts in the field and the public. This group has been meeting every year, for the past 30 years, to discuss and help educate the public about various worldly subjects. Subjects from
On Saturday, April 11th, 2015, the Junior Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge learned how to photograph wildlife. They received alot of helpful tips from other Steward photographers. One tip was that morning light is called the golden hour. They also worked on composition while using the “Rule of Thirds”.
This report was submitted by LuAnne Navarra–P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary. On Tuesday, March 3, 2015, members of P.E.O.Chapter FL met for a luncheon and meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A wonderful lunch was prepared by Jane James, Nancy Vandermyde, Jan Kelly, and Jean Eggemeyer,
The decommissioned Hennepin Canal runs from the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL, to the Illinois River near Hennepin, IL. James Marks, President of the non-profit Rock River Development Authority, announces the Annual Volunteer Clean-Up Event along Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park, on Saturday, April 18, 2015. Call 825-590-6404 to
Morrison Lions Club members will again be selling roses for delivery on Good Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, 2015. The cost of the roses $15 per dozen. Easter is early, and a bouquet of roses will be enjoyed by those receiving them. If you have not been contacted,
Editor’s note: Jacklyn Hanson, Morrison, IL, submitted this article to introduce Muddy River Camera Club. New members may join throughout the year. For more information on the MRCC, visit their website or their Facebook page. Meetings are held each month on the second Monday at 7:00 p.m., at the Lyons
The building and decoration of the new nursing wing at Resthave Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, is completed. All that awaits is for the 70 new private rooms to be filled with residents who eagerly anticipate their move. Marketing Director Karla Burn said, “People have picked their