Are you familiar with the wax-resist technique of batik, used to create dyed fabric patterns of multiple colors? Image doing a similar process on the shell of a hollow egg! This describes the ancient Ukrainian folk art called pysanky.
Beginning its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome back Southern Gospel music’s favorite siblings, “The Ball Brothers,” in a concert for all generations on Saturday, February 15, 2014. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church;
Metal has been used to make dolls since antiquity, with Germany creating the most famous 19th century examples. A special exhibition titled “Hinges and Hearts: The World of Antique Metal and Mechanical Dolls” will be on view through Sunday, April 6, 2014. The venue is the German American Heritage Center,
The faculty and staff at Ashford University have announced the Fall 2013 Dean’s List for the University’s online program and the on-campus traditional programs. The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the Union and several foreign countries.
Ashford University celebrated its students who graduated at the end of the fall semester with a recognition event on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Graduates from Fulton, and Morrison, IL, are listed.
The Supporters of Schmaling (S.O.S.) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2014, has been canceled. The next meeting will be held at Schmaling Memorial Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 6:00 p.m.
Clinton’s Lumber History will be the next featured topic at the Windmill Cultural Center on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 10th Avenue, Fulton, IL. Matt Parbs, Director of the Clinton Sawmill Museum, will share Clinton’s connection to the American lumber industry
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2013 Deans’ List and President’s List. Area scholars are listed.
“Come for a free, hearty, and well-balanced meal and social time. All are welcome” to the Free Community Meals program at First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway and Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. The church is handicap accessible. Meals are usually the second and last Thursday of each month. Following is
How do you raise funds in Morrison, IL, to build a high school in the Yucatan Peninsula? Purchase submarine sandwiches to send ten local workers to Leona Vicario, Mexico. Visit the YPM, Inc. website for additional information. The submarine sandwich sale is in progress, with orders due by Sunday, January
The year 2013 [has closed], and Lions Club Members extend a sincere thank you to all the many supporters of the club’s fundraisers for the year. The recent Holiday Ham Sale was very successful, and we hope all of you have enjoyed your hams. Without your support, we could not
With all the treats and trimmings, did you have time to treat yourself this holiday season? Let the Morrison Grand Squares help. Modern Western Square Dancing is fun, fitness, and friendship set to music. If you can walk, you can square dance. The Morrison Grand Squares’ sixth dance season is
P.E.O. Chapter FL members Nancy Shank and her mother, Jane James, gave an enlightening Christmas program at the Annual Christmas Dinner held at the Prairie Ridge Golf Course Oak Room, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. The Tuesday, December 3, 2013, evening was topped off with chapter members singing their
Still Time to Order a Holiday Ham from a Morrison Lions Club Member If you have not ordered your fully cooked, smoked, cooked and boneless ham for your holiday dinner, you still have time. These hams also make wonderful Christmas gifts for those on your gift list that have “everything”.
Back by popular demand! The Knights of Columbus will host their popular fish fry. A gourmet dinner featuring seared Alaska Halibut with Sherry Sauce will be served at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The meal begins at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014.