TLP’s Comedy Stars Spread “Rumors”

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), 8215 Black Oak Road, Mount Carroll, IL, presents the side-splitting comedy “Rumors” Thursday, July 17, through Saturday, July 26, 2014.  It stars ten performers who have quickly become some of the area’s favorite comedic actors. “Rumors” performs evenings at 7:30 p.m., and there are 2:00 p.m.

Animals on the Clinton Showboat

The Children’s Theatre Series at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre (CAST) will produce the second show of the series, “The Beginning of the Armadillo,” on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at noon.  This charming musical, written by Bill Kincaid of Macomb, IL, brings the Rudyard Kipling story to life.  Tickets are

Ashford University Named Key Chapter Award Winner

The Golden Key International Honour Society chapter at Ashford University has been named a winner of the 2014 Key Chapter Award.  Only 23 chapters received Key Chapter Awards.  Gema Delgado, President of the Ashford Golden Key chapter, and three other Ashford students will represent the chapter at the Golden Key

Winter Blessing: Few Japanese Beetles

Remember last year’s summer and fall drought?  Remember grumbling about the long, cold winter we experienced after?  Have you noticed there are very few Japanese beetles ravaging your 2014 growing things?  The two are connected.  University of Illinois Entomologist Phil Nixon predicted this would occur.  He estimated 2/3 of the

“Pinkalicious the Musical” Brings Books to Life

The Magic Owl Children’s Theatre at Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) presents an hour-long version of “Pinkalicious the Musical,” based on the books by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann on Friday, July 11, and Saturday, July 12, 2014, at 2:00 p.m.

Lions Club Installs Officers

Members of the Morrison Lions Club and guests enjoyed dinner at the Forest Inn on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, prior to installation of officers for  2014-2015.  Past District Governor Ruth Lyle, Erie, IL, was the installing officer.  The new officers are Keith Hamstra, President; Tracy Muur, Vice President; Bob Countryman,

Rotary Corn Boil July 22

Rock Falls Rotary will host their 75th Annual Corn Boil on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the Rock Falls Community Building, 601 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.   Meal tickets are available at the door:  $7 for adults and $4 for children under

Schreiner Golf Outing Aids Hospice

Hospice of the Rock River Valley was the recipient of proceeds raised from the Schreiner Golf Outing, held on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Deer Valley Country Club, 3298 Hoover Road, Deer Grove, IL.

P.E.O. Chapter FL May and June News

LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary, submitted this report. P.E.O. Chapter FL met for the annual Founders Day Meeting on Monday, May 5, 2014, at United Methodist Church in Sterling, IL.  Four local Chapters from Sterling and Rock Falls, IL, were also present.  Refreshments were served and an entertaining

Free Community Meal Thursday, June 26

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host a Free Community Meal on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a salad bar with a selection of homemade prepared salads and fixings for greens, rolls, desserts, and drinks.  All are welcome. The church, at the

Local Students Named to Ashford Dean’s List

Ashford University’s faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Spring 2014 Dean’s List for its online program and the on-campus traditional programs.  The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the U. S. and several foreign countries.

Symphony Season Ends with Two Events

Two special events this weekend will put a cap on the 60th season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra.  “A Symphonic Affair,” the symphony’s annual social event and fund-raiser is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 6, 2014.  The orchestra will play a free outdoor Pops Concert in the remodeled band

Open Bible Fellowship Community Blood Drive

Open Bible Fellowship will host a community blood drive from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL.  Appointments: To donate, please contact Sharon Nolan at 815-778-4544 or visit www.bloodcenterimpact.org.

Wa Tan Ye Club Brunch and Garden Program

The annual June brunch of the Morrison Wa Tan Ye Club is Saturday, June 14, 2014, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  A breakfast casserole buffet will be served beginning at 9:00 a.m.  The brunch is by donation.  The public is invited as long as a

MACF Grant to Morrison Lions Club

Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) is pleased to announce it has awarded a grant to Morrison Lions Club.  The grant will help fund construction of a picnic shelter/pavilion at the Morrison Sports Complex.  The Morrison Lions Club feels that this type of structure would benefit a wide portion of the