“I have loved Paint the Town ever since I was a little girl!” This year’s event t-shirt Peace, Love, Paint is the creation of graphic artist and Morrison, IL, native, Gracen Harmon. A 2020 graduate of Morrison High School, she is a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, with
Editor’s note: One hundred copies of the U. S. Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people. Eight copies are known to exist. One was recently found and is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Click here to “read
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will be closed on Saturday, September 21, 2024. On Sunday, September 22, doors open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Stop in for a complimentary Dilly Bar, provided by DQ Grill & Chill and The Loft on Main. Six
Paint the Town, in Morrison, IL, is a family festival for the visual arts. The 28th event returns at noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024, offering 1800 outlined squares and a few circles for painting. Since 1994, downtown Main Street has been transformed into an outdoor canvas of 5-foot
Editor’s note: Photos are from thecity1.com files. The weekend of Saturday, September 21-22, 2024, will be exciting in the Morrison, IL, community. More information is available on the website www.harvesthammer.org. Events commence at 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison High School. Open registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Starting at 8:15 a.m.,
After a successful 2024 summer season, Timber Lake Playhouse steps into a new era, with the departure of our long-time Executive Director Dan Danielowski. [He] has been instrumental to the organization’s growth for over a decade….We are deeply appreciative of his leadership and dedication to Timber Lake Playhouse. We
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation invites the community to its annual Resthave Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The joyful event takes place at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL. There will be a varied collection of entertaining events, food and snacks, competitions, skin painting, a tractor and
Fulton Historical Society announces its first Fall program in 2024–“Murders in Fulton’s History.” Continuing in a series of local research projects, which have included histories of gas stations, taverns and bars, physicians, and steamboats, this topic features more on human behaviors. Barbara Mask and Harvey Geerts, members of Fulton
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, September 12, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Baked Potatoes with Sloppy Joe meat and broccoli to top them. Bread Lady frosted brownies add to
Using nature as both muse and medium, rising artist and ecologist Adriana McBride utilizes her ecology background to sustainably hand-source the natural pigments used in her artwork. In her latest exhibition, she captivates art enthusiasts with her dual collections, “West Coast Art Tour” and “Quad Cities.” They are currently
The last summer concert by the Rock River Jazz Band will perform a “Thriller” evening on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at RB&W Park in Rock Falls, IL. The concert commences at 7:00 p.m., featuring a performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” around 7:30. Individuals are invited to participate in our
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution, during this month’s annual observance in honor of this foundational document of National governance. “There are two documents of paramount importance to American history: the Declaration of Independence, which forged our
The Department of Fun committee produced a third, successful “Glow Bangers Ball” Glow Parade, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Morrison, IL. Winners were: 1. Glow-tastic Subwoofer, Starlena Family; prize–Barbie Jeep and Scooter (sponsor, 3D Cart Sales in Fulton, IL) 2. Mullett Madness, Kay Smith; prize–gift certificate (sponsor,
Spangler’s Landscaping and Garden Center welcomed the public to celebrate their Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on the morning of Saturday, September 7, 2024. This longstanding, full-service, family business began in 1971, at 12450 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL, owned and operated by Linda and Lanny Spangler. They are
“Birding,” as it is known today has become a popular hobby of many, both old and young. Brian “Fox” Ellis is Internationally renowned storyteller, author, and naturalist. He will portray Ornithologist Robert Ridgeway, focusing on the science and history of bird-watching and the Audubon Society. This presentation is hosted