Cheryl Faber, Chair of Rock Falls Rotary Literacy Committee, presented to every third grade student in Rock Falls – in both parochial and public schools – a grade appropriate dictionary.

The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” present EVOP’s 18th annual Christmas cantata, the high-energy “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!”, which will be presented in three services at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

The American Legion of Dixon will be serving roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, roll, salad, vegetable and dessert from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5.

The Sterling Public Library will be playing host to a job search workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the library.

Come celebrate the grand reopening of Dixon Stage Left with the 2026 season of comedies, musicals, dramas, murder mysteries and more.

Sterling American Legion Post 296 invites the public to a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, commemorating the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Woodlawn Arts Academy will present its 2025-26 Winter Art Exhibit, “A New Chapter,” beginning Dec. 12, 2025. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for the exhibit from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12.

The CGH Health Foundation is proud to announce the unveiling of its brand-new Donor Wall, now on display in the CGH Medical Center lobby directly across from the gift shop.

What will start with a great day of supporting local small businesses on Shop Small Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, will continue into December this year, as Discover Dixon’s Support Local promotion offers shoppers a chance to win prizes totaling $750.