Happy Tails Animal Shelter works with animal control facilities to rescue animals, before they have to be euthanized to make space. Happy Tails, 1408 McNeil Road, Rock Falls, IL, is located between Dixon Avenue and Route 30. The shelter is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to noon and Wednesday and
Sauk Valley Community College will offer Adult Education classes in GED Preparatory, reading, math, and English as a Second Language (ESL.) Community Learning Labs also are available during Spring 2015. New sessions begin the week of Monday, January 12, and Monday, March 16. See the listings, locations, times, and instructors
The season of Advent continues at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, Let us prepare you for Christmas. The season of Advent continues at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Let us prepare you for Christmas.
The Directors of Camanche, IA,-based 1ST Gateway and Morrison, IL,-based MCFCU have approved a partnership after signing an “Intent to Merge” agreement to combine the two organizations. The Directors of both credit unions agree that their memberships will gain from this merger through expanded locations, enhanced product and service offerings,
On Sunday, December 7, 2014, Crossroads Community Church began a new series entitled “Jesus, He’s the Real Thing.” When you hear the name Jesus Christ, what image comes to mind when you think of that holy name? This time of year, you might think of a baby in a manger
Celebrate Recovery will host an Open House on Monday, December 15, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Crave Building, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. You may have heard of Celebrate Recover but may really understand what it is. At the Open House, we will explore what it is how
Morrison Rotary Club welcomed Robin Green to the Paul Harris Fellow Society. Named after Rotary’s founder, the Paul Harris Society recognizes Rotary members and friends of The Rotary Foundation who contribute $1000 or more to the Annual Fund, PolioPlus, or approved global grants.
LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted the following article. On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for dinner and a meeting at the Oak Room Restaurant, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. President Jean Eggemeyer led the meeting. This year the Chapter FL program
Eight Morrison Junior High art students entered the Lions International Peace Poster contest. The theme was “Peace, Love, and Understanding.” Three members served on the committee and selected the finalist: Martha Kophamer, Darlene Smith, and Flora Stralow. Katelyn Vos was selected as the winner and was presented with a check
For the 4th consecutive year, Sauk Valley Shop Small will be celebrating Small Business Saturday® throughout the Sauk Valley on Saturday, November 29, 2014. This is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses across the Country. At recent Council meetings, Mayors Lee, Wescott, and Burke, of Sterling, Rock Falls, and
The Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary would like to announce the date of the annual Treasure/Baked Goods Sale on Friday, December 12, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in the hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. All proceeds are used to provide scholarships to Morrison High School students
Mick Welding submitted this press release. Shown is the the Rotary Club District 6420 Governor, Shannon Scheffel, right, presenting Morrison, IL, Rotary Club President, Tanner Girard, with a new placard. After the presentation, District Governor Scheffel spoke about her vision for the next three years as our district leader. She
Literacy Is Fun for Everyone (LIFE), a partner of United Way of Whiteside County, held the fourth annual “Power of the Purse” event on Thursday evening, September 25, 2014. Two hundred-forty people were in attendance.
Students at Ashford University will present “All in the Timing,” a grouping of six one-act plays written by David Ives, on Friday, October 31, 2014, and Saturday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the recently renovated Mullany Theater. Kris Doss will direct the production while Nick Divarco will offer technical
The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their November program on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. A free screening of the Emmy Award winning film “Green Fire,” the first full-length, high definition documentary made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Leopold’s