The Morris Area Public Library will host a live Clue game for teens on Friday, June 29 at 2 p.m.
Participants will figure out the mystery of a lifetime in classic whodunit style as a member of the library’s special crimes task force. They will enjoy a game of food-themed live Clue featuring favorites such as: Chef Etan, Ms. Meaty, Grandma Sugar Cookie, Mr. Greens, Mr. Plumm and Mrs. Quail.
This program is free and open to all teens registered for the summer reading program. Visit the library or call (815) 942-6880 to register. The Morris Area Public Library is located at 604 Liberty St. in Morris.
Newark Garden Club plans flower container contest
NEWARK — The Newark Garden Club will sponsor a flower container contest on July 4 as part of Newark’s town-wide celebration.
There are five categories to enter: large container (12 inches or more); small container (under 12 inches); container with patriotic theme; non-flowering container; and most unusual container.
There will be three winners in each category, with first place getting $25, second $15 and third $10. Containers may only be entered in one category. The contest will take place on Wednesday, July 4 on the corner of Main and Jackson by fire house. Entries maybe dropped off between 8 and 9 a.m., with judging at 9 a.m.
There will also be a drawing for a container designed by Red Bud Creek Farms. As in past years, there will be plants for children to pot.
All are welcome to enter. For more information, call (815) 695-5384.
Rain barrels still available for SWCD challenge
The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District still has rain barrels available for those interested in participating in a rain barrel artists challenge it is hosting this summer.
Artists can be individuals or groups and must be 16 years of age or older. They are asked to create conservation/nature inspired sketches to be painted on a rain barrel. The designs must incorporate 360 degrees around the barrel. From sketches submitted, eight artists will be selected to transfer their work to a rain barrel provided by the district. Completed rain barrels are due back to the Grundy County SWCD Office on July 11 by 3 p.m.
Interested artists can send their name, contact information and sketch to the Grundy County SWCD, 3605 N. Illinois Route 47, Suite B, Morris, IL 60450. You may also stop by the SWCD office and have it approved on the spot and then take your rain barrel home with you to begin painting. Call the office at (815) 942-0359, ext 3 with questions or concerns.
