Members of the combined youth group of Morrison United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, IL, will make and sell submarine sandwiches. They will be ready for pick-up or delivery on Super Bowl Sunday, February 3, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, January 31, 2019. The building is handicap accessible. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing. The church is located at the northeast corner
Calling all nature lovers! Enhance your love of nature through hands-on learning and community-based service. Practice lifelong learning and sharing. Give back to nature. Become a Master Naturalist. We hope to start a Master Naturalist training this summer. If you have a love for the outdoors, care about the local
Dixon Public Schools and Woodlawn Arts Academy got a chance to show off their partnership skills the weekend of January 11, 2019, during three performances of Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” at Dixon High School James A. Wiltz Auditorium, Dixon, IL. Willy Wonka (right), played by Ian G., hands over
Have you or anyone you know suffered the loss of a loved one? Are you grieving that loss and feeling like you don’t know how to cope? If you would like to understand your thoughts and feelings during this difficult time, join others for T*I*M*E (Together in Memories), a grief
On Thursday, January 17, 2019, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., The Sawmill Museum is hosting its first Food & Beverage Fest. The “Fest” will feature 20+ vendors from around the area, providing samples of food and drink. Drink vendors are breweries, wineries, and distilleries manufacturers, so guests can sample from
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photos. Rudy Vallejo visited Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, on Friday, November 30, 2018, to the delight of residents. Vallejo is an Kickapoo Indian Dancer from the Quad Cities. He performed several dances with authentic Native American
The Black Box Theatre will present “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill,” beginning Saturday, January 26, and running until Saturday, February 9, 2019. Tickets are available at theblackboxtheatre.com. The Black Box Theatre was established in 2017 and is a non-profit theatre located at 1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. Lucky
Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photo. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation’s Assisted Living residents rang in the New Year with a sparkling cider toast, as shown by Theresa Zilly. Shrimp cocktail, chips, salsa, cheese, sausage, crackers, hummus, and cookies were served. Residents enjoyed socializing, reminiscing of years
“Succulent Wreaths,” a program presented by University of Illinois Extension, will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. Join Extension Educator Bruce Black to learn about Succulent Wreaths: their biology how to build one their care. The webinar will be offered at Whiteside Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Road, Sterling, IL,
The University of Illinois Extension presents Small Farms Winter Webinars, a weekly, at-home, educational series for the small farm community Online programs are scheduled on Thursdays from January 24, through April 4, 2019, from noon to 1:00 p.m. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics, which advance local
University of Illinois Extension will host a Fruit Tree Pruning workshop on Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The location is Super Wash Training Center, 707 W. Lincolnway, and Morrison, IL. Extension Educators Bruce Black and Grant McCarty will instruct participants in the following: basic structure
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Karla Belzer each month for Wits Fitness. She leads participants through interactive activities designed to exercise the brain, to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. We will offer this program at the Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL, from 10:00 to
Join University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, as they host a hands-on workshop creating remedies for natural home keeping. This program will take place at the Sterling Public Library, 102 W. 4th Street, Sterling, IL, on Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit each of the
Beginning Saturday, January 5, 2019, the Figge Art Museum’s second-floor Mary Waterman Gildehaus Community Gallery will feature the artwork of local elementary art students, for the annual “Young Artists at the Figge” exhibition. The exhibition will kick-off with works by elementary art students from Pleasant Valley, IA, Schools. Nine area