The University of Illinois Extension Offices in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties are accepting applications for the 2018 Master Gardener Certification Course. Certified Master Gardeners are an integral part of the education outreach initiatives of the Extension Office. The Master Gardener mission is helping others learn to grow.
Growing up in a Christian home, church was always a part of Donna and Brenda’s lives. Even though female duets are not typical for Southern Gospel, these sisters have proven themselves to be available to be used of God. Audiences everywhere are captivated by their dedication and, of course, the
The annual WA TAN YE brunch will be held Saturday, June 30, 2018, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Serving will begin at 9:00 a.m. The program is Jackie Wiersema, Morrison School District Counselor, and her certified therapy dog, Kaiser.
The University of Illinois Extension Office in Carroll, Lee, and Whiteside Counties are accepting applications for the 2018 Master Gardener Certification Course. Certified Master Gardeners are an integral part of the education outreach initiatives of the Extension Office. The Master Gardener mission is helping others learn to grow.
Local training classes will be held at Lee-Ogle Transportation System, located at 210 East Progress Dr. Dixon, IL, beginning August 28, 2018. Classes will be Tuesday’s from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through November 13. Class topics include: botany soils and fertilizer ornamental grasses and landscape design vegetables fruits insects
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s slogan is “Finding cures. Saving children.” You can be a part of that initiative. We ask all of our family, friends, and business partners to start your 4th of July holiday weekend early. Join us for a fun and impactfuI day on the golf course,
Calling all kids ages three through 17, to attend our Summer Youth Day Event. It will be hosted by the National Turkey Federation; Pheasants Forever; Whitetails Unlimited; Adventures of BWB and the A-Team. The purpose is to expose youth to safe, fun, outdoor activities. WHEN: Saturday July 14, 2018, from
Spring Valley Summer Nights welcomes “Anticipation Quartet” on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. Spring Valley Reformed Church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. After the concert, enjoy Sunday night sundaes. There is no sweeter sound than the tone of family harmony–which is the heart of
Rock River Hospice & Home (RRHH), a United Way Agency, along with CGH Medical Center, The Cornerstone Agency, and Sterling Commercial Roofing, presents the 16th Annual RRHH Memorial Golf Outing. It will be on Friday, June 22, 2018, at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL.
The Clinton Community College Alumni Association will host a bus trip to see the premiere of a new musical comedy, “Tootsie,” on Saturday, September 29, 2018. Tickets are limited and cost is $95 per person. Payment must be made at the time of reservation. To reserve your seat, call 563-244-7001
“Tapas & Tinis,” a fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home (RRHH), is a casual social evening, featuring a variety of tapas (appetizers) created by local “Celebrity Chefs.” Each chef will host his/her tapas station with plenty of samples. This event will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at
On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, look for a group of bicyclers to arrive in Morrison, IL. They will be members of the First Annual CycletoSynod traveling fundraising squad. Their mobile mission is “Breaking the Hunger Cycle” as they raise money for the ELCA Lutheran World Relief World Hunger program. For
The Sterling Noon Rotary Club hosts its annual Pork BBQ lunch on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Sterling High School Commons, 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch is $7 and includes a seasoned pork chop sandwich, chips, dessert, and drink. All proceeds will
Movies at Grandon will return to Central Memorial Park this summer with five scheduled movie nights. They will be held on Tuesday evenings, beginning on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, and on every other Tuesday through Tuesday, August 7. Sterling Main Street has partnered with Sterling-Rock Falls Family YMCA, who will
Spring Valley Summer Nights welcomes “The Goulds” on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The Goulds are a family trio from Joplin, MO, who are called to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ through song. Spring Valley Reformed Church is located at 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton,