Art Installations Feature CCC Instructors

Clinton Community College is hosting an Artist Reception for the exhibit by instructors Pat Cheak and Beth Wood. It will be held in the CCC Art Gallery located in the college Library on Thursday, October 27, 2022, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The CCC Library is located at 1000 Lincoln

United Methodist Church Presents Songs of Praise

Anne Frame submitted the press release. Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, invites you to a Sunday afternoon concert on October 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. The 50-minute concert will feature “Songs of Praise” in various forms. The concert will open with an organ/piano duet, “God

DAR District II Chapter Aids Cemeteries

Luanne Bruckner submitted the District II report. Thirteen members of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently welcomed District II Director, Dawn Wexell, of Sycamore, IL, to brunch at the Mt. Carroll Community Center, in Mt. Carroll, IL. She discussed membership and the effects

Member Appreciation Day and Bark Park Fundraiser

Advantage One Credit Union members are invited to “Bring a Dog; Get a Dog,” during the Member Appreciation event, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meal will take place in the financial institution parking lot, 204 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. This is a

The Whiteside Forum 2022-2023 Season

Marc Adami wrote this press release. The Whiteside Forum begins its new season of stimulating presentations and informative discussions of current events, on wide-ranging topics of interest. Programs will be held on Sunday afternoons, at 2:00 p.m., in the Community Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison,

Thomson Lions Held Fall Musical Festival

Luanne Bruckner submitted the report and photo. The Thomson, IL, Lions Club held its first Fall Music Festival in the Lions Park, on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Musical groups participating included Dave Clucker; Will Mueller; Grant Stiles; the Melon Bellies. A modest crowd shared the afternoon, with Dusty’s Pizza furnishing

Free Community Meal at 1st Presbyterian October 13

First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee

Afternoon Concert at Morrison United Methodist Church

Anne Frame submitted this press release. A concert featuring both vocal and instrumental music will be given by the musicians of Morrison United Methodist Church, on Sunday, afternoon, October 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. We invite all to come enjoy this 50-minute afternoon reprieve, highlighting sacred music. The performance

September 15 Red Cross Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Blood Program Team Leader for Morrison Community Blood Drives, submitted this report and shirt photos. Two regular blood donors and volunteers, Vern and Mary Latwesen, wore their Shark Week donor shirts given at the previous blood drive. The brown shirt was given to donors at the

Upper Mississippi River Refuge Closed Area Regulations

The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service would like to remind everyone about”Closed Areas” and “No Hunting Zones” on the Upper Mississippi River Refuge, in Pools 12, 13, and 14. These areas cover a small percentage of the Refuge and are subject to special regulations, relating to access and waterfowl

1st Crossroads Craft/Vendor Show October 1

Crossroads Community Church is very excited to announce its first Annual Craft/Vendor Show, to support their Crave students. The event is Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Crossroads Community Center, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. “Our Crave students are raising funds for the

Rotary Pollinator Garden Thrives

Over several months in 2022, Rotary Club of Morrison, IL, prepared a patch unused ground and built a Pollinator Garden. Operation Pollination and the Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund provided grant funding for the seeds. Their goal is to benefit pollinators and other wildlife. Although the ground had been prepared,

Movie Tonight at Ebenezer Reformed Church

Movie Night this evening, Friday, September 30, 2022, will occur at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. The animated Pixar film, “Inside Out,” begins at 7:30 p.m. It is suggested for youths in grades 4-through-9. There is no admission cost. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring

MMTA Auditions for “It’s a Wonderful Life”

Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions soon for its December production of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Tryouts will begin at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. The show will be presented on Friday evening, December 2,

Bethesda Lutheran 125th Anniversary Celebration

Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL, was founded by a group of Swedish immigrants in 1897. The church is planning a day of celebration to be held on Sunday, October 16, 2022. There will be a special community event at 2:00 p.m. that afternoon. The program