Clinton Community College hosted the Induction Ceremony of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Sixty members were inducted into the Alpha Theta Beta Chapter at CCC. Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a 3.5 grade point and earned 12
If you enjoy helping wonderful organizations like White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA), then this fundraiser is a great opportunity for you. All pledges go to fund WHOA. In addition, the John Deere Classic tournament takes its annual profits and adds a second bonus check of 5%-10% to our organization.
Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge and the US Fish and Wildlife Service are hosting Refuge Golf Cart Tours, that travel through the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Tours are free and open to all ages. Trips are the 1st and 3rd Thursday and the 3rd
Ignore the recent April snow and cold temperatures. Mark your calendar for the 16th Annual Rock River Hospice & Home Memorial Golf Outing, on Friday, June 22, 2018. Make mental plans for a full day of fun; fees are $75 per golfer or $300 per foursome. Included are green fees,
Editor’s note: Watch this eight-minute video “Waiting for Disaster, Coal Ash on the Middle Fork.” American Rivers named the Middle Fork of the Vermilion River among America’s Most Endangered Rivers® of 2018, citing the threat toxic coal ash poses to Illinois’ only “Wild and Scenic River.” More than three million
The Black Box Theatre is proud to present the area premiere of “Crowns: A Gospel Musical” by Regina Taylor. The play with music and dance is adapted from a book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. “Crowns” weaves together a variety of stories from different characters, time periods, and perspectives
Following the theme of the Bicentennial Anniversary for the State of Illinois, the Volunteer Miller program for April focuses on native grasslands that dominated this Midwest landscape at one time. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 10th Avenue,
The Whiteside County Natural Area Guardians, a subcommittee of the Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District, will award two $500 scholarships to college students who are pursuing a degree in the area of Conservation or an environmentally-related field. Scholarships are available for students entering Junior or Senior year in
CGH Auxiliary will host their annual Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale, on Thursday, April 19, 2018, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, April 20, 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. All proceeds
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, had a busy Easter week, celebrating Easter in several ways. An Easter Egg hunt for residents and staff was held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018. Thursday, March 29, the residents colored Easter Eggs. On Friday, March 30, the Cross Walk started at Resthave
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, a free health fair from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. will be held at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Ave, Morrison, IL. Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. – early registration by Friday, April 27. Tuesday, May 1, 2018 free health fair from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Resthave
Rock River Hospice & Home is a partner in the “We Honor Veterans” program, in conjunction with the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. “We Honor Veterans” is designed to assist hospices, in meeting and understanding the needs of veterans who
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 12, 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 northeast corner
The Morrison Seahorse Swim Club Soil Sale is Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or until supplies are gone. The location is at the old Farmer’s Elevator, E. Market and N. Madison Streets, Morrison, IL. Two 40-pound bags cost $3. Call Tracy Henson at 815-772-4130 to
Three ELCA congregations of Sterling, and Rock Falls, IL, St. Paul, Immanuel, and St. John’s, are partnering on a mission by organizing a fundraiser for Rock River Hospice & Home. Called “Bouquets of Hope,” the fundraiser will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. The