State of Grace to Sing at Spring Valley Reformed Church

On Sunday, July 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., “State of Grace ” will perform at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  “State of Grace” trio, based in Sullivan, IL, has been singing for almost seven years.  They enjoy the traveling and singing, but their greatest joy

Jr. Stewards Learn about Geocaching

Wyatt Wollam, Fenton, IL, 4th grader, submitted this report. Jr. Stewards is a program at the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge, in Savanna, IL.  At the Jr. Stewards July session, our planned canoe trip had to be canceled due to inclement weather.  Our program’s Director, Pam Steinhaus, had a

Keepers of the Faith Quartet July 15; Benson Family July 19

On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., please join us as we give a warm Spring Valley welcome to a returning favorite Gospel group, Keepers of the Faith Quartet.  Note their concert is midweek, rather than on Sunday.  The time–7:00 p.m.–and location–10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL–are the same

Rock Falls Rotary 76th Corn Boil July 22

Keith Zoeller, Chair of the Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil, makes final preparation with Cindy Poci, co-owner with Jerry Poci of Poci’s Market, for sweet corn to be featured at the 76th Annual Rock Falls Rotary Corn Boil.  Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, will

Soil & Water Conservation District Foundation Fundraiser

Whiteside County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) Education Foundation will host their 2015 Summer Fundraiser on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at Triple Play Bowling and Banquet, 1601 9th Avenue, Fulton IL.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Entertainment by the Slough Buoys” band starts at 7:00. Tickets are $15 and

Morrison Lions Conclude Busy Month

Morrison Lions had a busy month of June.  Members enjoyed meeting the 2015 scholarship winner, Noah Blacklock, at their Tuesday, June 2, meeting.  Blacklock expressed his appreciation for the scholarship and told of his plans to attend the University of Nebraska, majoring in chemical engineering or premed.  He possibly will

P.E.O. May and June 2015 News

LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this report. On Tuesday, May 19, 2015, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for a dinner and meeting at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course Oak Room, 903 W, Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  The program theme for the evening, “To Seek Growth:  Through

“Peter Pan” Flies into TLP

The timeless Broadway musical “Peter Pan” flies onto the stage at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, IL, for the first time. Opening Thursday, July 2, 2015, and running through Sunday, July 12, the musical stars Rosie Upton as Peter and Cody Jolly as Captain Hook. It is

Zach and Rodney at Spring ValleyChurch Concert

On Sunday, June 28, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., please join us as we give a warm Valley welcome to Zach and Rodney Ministries. This will be their first visit to Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. Enjoy their outdoor concert from your car or lawn chair. 

KidsBlast Petting Zoo June 24

The public is invited to Christian Reformed Church on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, for a special event.  KidsBlast will have a petting zoo from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m.  The church is located at 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL.  There is no charge for this event.  Come and join the

Ashford University 2015 Spring Dean’s List

The faculty and staff of Ashford University have announced the Spring 2015 Dean’s List for the online program and the on-campus traditional programs.  The Ashford University student community includes people from every state and several foreign countries.  Listed are 51 Illinois area students.  Names denoted with an asterisk (*) are

June 21 Venema Quartet at Spring Valley Reformed

Spring Valley Reformed Church will showcase a local family, The Venema Quartet, at the outdoor worship concert on Sunday, June 21, 2015.  Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. at 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  Concerts will be held outdoors, weather permitting, or in the church.  Remain in your car, or

Girl Scouts Seek Women Role Models in Stem Fields

Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is partnering with Techbridge’s “Role Models Matter Project” to offer targeted training to women working in the fields of science, technology, and engineering.  These are women who want to be role models for future generations.  Volunteers will receive free training and resources to help

Hear The Johnson Strings June 14

On Sunday, June 14, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. The Johnson Strings will be in concert at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL.  From the Heartland of America, this award-winning family string ensemble has been entertaining audiences across the U. S. for seven years.