SVM Community Briefs

The YWCA of the Sauk Valley is returning to Dixon to host its annual Women of Achievement Luncheon at the Elks Club on Thursday, April 18, 2024, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

OREGON – Serenity Hospice and Home will offer“Understanding Your Grief,” a free six-week class based on the book by Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

The mid-winter sportsmen’s banquet is hosted by the Mississippi Flyway Waterfowlers.

In honor of the milestone, Franklin Grove proclaimed it to be Franklin Grove Woman’s Club Day

The first project is placing computers and job search resources in area shelters and social service agencies for those unable to travel to BEST’s workforce center or other facilities.

The panel discussions, featuring 10 Dixon-area pastors, will continue from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 16, 23 and 30. The event comes from the Dixon Area Christian Ministers Association.

The John Deere Historic Site will host Fall Fest with a wide array of activities Saturday, Oct. 14, and Sunday, Oct. 15, in Grand Detour.

Classes will be on Tuesdays from Oct. 14 through Nov. 14.

There will be a bake sale, raffle for a queen-size quilt and a silent auction for a Bears throw and a Cubs throw.

Jordan Toma's goal is to help students create a foundation of belief, confidence, work ethic and everything in between to become the best they can be.

A charter bus will run from Clinton, through Fulton and Morrison, to the Sterling concert location

This year, the Day of Caring event had 75 volunteers from 14 organizations join to tackle projects in Lee County.

State's Department of Natural Resources is warning anglers that warm weather will delay some early stockings this fall.

A program titled “Land of Surprises” will be presented by Jim and Ann Camp on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Odell Public Library.

The Mike Conrad Trio will perform at Starlight’s Theatre & Lounge in Sterling fom 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.