Editor’s note: Photos were submitted by Lana Nugent. St. Mary’s Catholic Church invites the public to the annual drop-off baby shower, to support two area pregnancy centers: Gianna House and Pregnancy Center at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls, IL, and Clinton Pregnancy Center, Clinton, IA. St. Gianna is
Have you ever thought about visiting Iceland, to view Seljalandsfoss–called “The Beauty”–or 20 other waterfalls on the island? Is cruising the Mediterranean Sea, for an extended period of time, on your bucket list? Come and listen to a presentation by Jim and Janet Winslow, who recently returned from just such
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free Thanksgiving community meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 15, 2018. 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
The CGH Auxiliary will host their fifth Annual Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, on Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday, November 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The sale is located in the CGH Ryberg Auditorium, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL.
For the second year, all four Angelo’s Pizzeria locations in Sterling, Rock Falls, and Dixon, IL, have been promoting, and raising funds for, breast cancer awareness during the month of October. Last year their efforts yielded $16,230 from their promise to donate $1 for every pizza sold. All proceeds were
The Clinton Community College Bickelhaupt Arboretum will host a workshop you won’t want to miss. Two Fresh Conifer Wreath Workshop sessions will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Participants will make-and-take their own fresh holiday wreath. Family-friendly supplies are included in the $25
Are you a gamer? Do you enjoy playing tabletop or video games? If so, this event is for you. Join us for all things gaming on Friday, November 2, 2018, from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Clinton Community College for the CCC Gaming Club Extravaganza III. The location is CCC
Emmanuel Reformed Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in the parking lot between their two buildings, of 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, across from Odell Public Library. Treats will be dispensed from vehicles between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Hot chocolate and fresh cookies
Dr. Andreas Goetze will be discussing “U. S.-German Relations: a Cultural and Political Perspective,” at the Windmill Cultural Center, at 111 10th Avenue, across from the authentic Dutch windmill, in downtown Fulton, IL, at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant windmill will host this unique
The Emmanuel Reformed Church’s fourth and fifth grade Sunday School classes made greeting cards and brought them to Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, to brighten the residents’ day. They hand-delivered the messages on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The note cards had phrases on them such as “You are
Bring your little goblins out for trick-or-treating at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. on Friday, October 26, 2018. Our residents love children and will be tickled to pass out candy from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Bethesda Lutheran Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Bring the children to 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. Treats will be dispensed from parked vehicles between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Morrison Christian Reformed Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Bring the children to their parking lot at 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. Treats will be dispensed from parked vehicles between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL, has designed a Halloween experience for children age 12 and under. The Trunk-or-Treat event will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, outside the church, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be “dozens of decorated vehicles” for children
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after the Halloween Parade and Costume Judging, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Also enjoy hot dogs, apple cider, hot cocoa, and S’mores.