It’s time to think spring! Any group or governmental agency that helps maintain or enhance Fulton, IL, public garden areas should consider applying now through Sunday, February 28t, 2015 for grant money, available from the Fulton Gardens Fund. All applications need to be received by Fulton’s community foundation (FACE) on
NAMI Sauk Area will sponsor the NAMI Family-to-Family Education Program specifically for families of adults diagnosed with a serious mental disorder. The 12-week series of classes will meet weekly on Thursdays, March 5, through May 21, 2015, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Classes will meet at KSB Hospital, 403 E.
Bethesda Blaze, Relay for Life Team from Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, is sponsoring their annual Scotch Doubles Bowling Fun Night on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Shifts are 5:30 p.m. (an earlier time this year) and 8:30 p.m. at Hilltop Lanes, 629 E. Lincolnway Road, Morrison.
On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Wild Winter Wednesday at Windmill Cultural Center will present “Tracking Turtles” with Wildlife Biologist Jeramie Strickland, pictured below holdiing an Ornate Box Turtle specimen. Wild Winter Wednesday mornings begin at 9:00 a.m. with beverages and snacks before programs begin at 9:15. The facility is easily accessible
Happy Tails Animal Shelter works with animal control facilities to rescue animals, before they have to be euthanized to make space. Happy Tails, 1408 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, IL, is located between Dixon Avenue and Route 30. The shelter is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and
Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Robin Green to the Paul Harris Fellow Society. Named after Rotary’s founder, the Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved global grants.
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted the following article. On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for dinner and a meeting at the Oak Room Restaurant, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. President Jean Eggemeyer led the meeting. This year the Chapter FL program
Eight Morrison Junior High art students entered the Lions International Peace Poster contest. The theme was “Peace, Love, and Understanding.” Three members served on the committee and selected the finalist: Martha Kophamer, Darlene Smith, and Flora Stralow. Katelyn Vos was selected as the winner and was presented with a check
The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary would like to announce the date of the annual Treasure/Baked Goods Sale on Friday, December 12, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. All proceeds are used to provide scholarships to Morrison High School students
Mick Welding submitted this press release. Shown is the the Rotary Club District 6420 Governor, Shannon Scheffel, right, presenting Morrison, IL, Rotary Club President, Tanner Girard, with a new placard. After the presentation, District Governor Scheffel spoke about her vision for the next three years as our district leader. She
Literacy Is Fun for Everyone (LIFE), a partner of United Way of Whiteside County, held the fourth annual “Power of the Purse” event on Thursday evening, September 25, 2014. Two hundred-forty people were in attendance.
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their November program on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. A free screening of the Emmy Award winning film “Green Fire,” the first full-length, high definition documentary made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Leopold’s
Rotary marks World Polio Day 2014 with US $44.7 million in grants to fight polio in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The humanitarian group’s October 24 livestream event from Chicago features top global health experts, polio-survivor Minda Dentler, pop star Tessanne Chin, reggae’s Ziggy Marley and more. With the
An Open House was held on Friday, October 17, 2014, to thank Corrine Bender for all her years of service as Director to the Morrison Chamber and the MADC. A cake and refreshments were served by the Chamber Board. Many local business owners attended, to extend their best wishes to
This article was submitted by LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for dinner and a meeting at the Oak Room Restaurant, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Vice President Suellen Girard led the meeting. This year the Chapter