Lovin’ My Town
February brings love to Mt. Morris – love for antiques, love of our history, and love that ‘big game.’
February Finds
Antique and collectible lovers love to shop February Finds in Mt. Morris. More than 25 dealers will bring their best to the Moose Lodge, 485 E. Hitt Street on February 1, from 9a to 4p, Wander the aisles and find that perfect antique or classic collectible that you simply can’t live without.
Of course, you can always peruse the gently used resale items at Angel Treasures, 201 Rt. 64. All sales benefit Serenity Hospice and Home. Great deals for a great cause benefit everyone.
Dollar General, east of Mt. Morris, has everything from groceries to necessities to – well, stop by and see. You can find unique gifts and home décor along with health items at the Mt. Morris Pharmacy, 117 S. Wesley Ave. Need a Valentine’s Day gift? They’ve got you covered.
Gotta’ Love It
Whether you love the game, the commercials, or the half-time show, celebrate all of it at the local pubs. Bring your friends to Mullarkey’s Bar & Grill, 12 W. Main St., and the Idle Hour, 115 S. Wesley, on Superbowl Sunday, February 9, for the cheer, the drinks, the food, and the fun.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with kid’s activities at the Mt. Morris Public Library, 105 S. McKendrie, and a February 7 dance party at the Mt. Morris Senior & Community Center, 9 E. Front St. Or, celebrate with the traditional love language – food! Have a Valentine’s Day breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Campus Café on the campus uptown, or Nava Family Restaurant, the Pepper Mill or Cimino’s Pizza, along Hitt Street/Route 64. Check out their social media for details.
Celebrating Mt. Morris History
Chris Mann, grandson of talented Mt. Morris artist, Heathcote “Hec” Mann, will tell us more about Hec’s fascinating life at the Mt. Morris Historical Museum on February 15, 10a to 2p. Hec’s unique and clever cartoons about life in 1920’s Mt. Morris are featured in a special exhibit. The museum is in College Hall, 16 S. Wesley Ave., on the campus uptown.
Of course, there’s much more to do, see, and love in Mt. Morris. Learn more at mtmorrisil.net.