Morris Area Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Morris Area Elementary, 151 S Columbia Ave, Morris, 56267
The Morris Area Women of Today will once again be hosting our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8th from 2:00-3:00 PM. The location will be Morris Area Elementary School gym. Please join us for this FREE egg hunt, where every child will receive candy and a gift bag. Kids can get balloons from Clueless the Balloon Twister and meet the Easter Bunny. We hope to see you there!

Burgers and Trivia Fundraiser
2023-04-22 17:00 - 19:30 | American Legion, Morris, 56267
Join Someplace Safe Saturday, April 22, from 5:00-7:30pm at the Morris American Legion for a Burger and Trivia Fundraiser event!
Burgers and all the fixings will be served for a free will donations.
TRIVIA Begins at 6pm with Teams of 4 or More. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Teams! Featuring trivia questions with local topics!

Atmosphères
2023-04-26 19:30 - 20:30 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Atmosphères
Dr. Simon Tillier with the UMN Morris Chamber Orchestra perform Bartok, Britten, Strauss, Faure, and Gregson-Williams
Atmosphere. Color. Imagination.
The UMN Morris Chamber Orchestra, under the baton of Dr. Simon Tillier, explores atmosphere in music with a program of classical and popular pieces from different times and places. Hungarian, child-inspired music contrasts with the much loved Chronicles of Narnia, while a Viennese polka is set beside Elizabethan courtly dance. This performance will embrace your senses and awaken your imagination. Admission Free – donations welcome.

Pomme de Terre Garden Club April Meeting
2023-04-27 17:15 - 18:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Pomme de Terre Garden Club will meet Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 5:15 pm at the Morris Public Library meeting room. Program will be African Violets, presented by Chris Melberg. All are welcome to attend.

Tinman Triathlon
2023-05-06 07:00 - 12:00 | Regional Fitness Center, 626 E 2nd St, Morris, 56267
The 37th annual Tinman Triathlon will be held at the Regional Fitness Center on the University of Minnesota Morris campus and brings together people in our community and across the region.
The Tinman has two courses to choose from!
SPRINT COURSE:
Swim – 450 Yards, Bike – 12 Miles, Run – 5 Kilometers
OLYMPIC COURSE:
Swim – 1,100 Yards, Bike – 19 Miles, Run – 10 Kilometers​
You can complete the Tinman in a group or individually!

Courage Cottage Walking Taco Fundraiser
2023-05-11 16:00 - 18:30 | Stevens Community Medical Center, 400 E. 1st St., Morris, 56267
The SCMC Courage Cottage will be having their 2nd annual Walking Taco Fundraiser from 4-6:30 pm on Thursday, May 11 along with FREE ice cream in honor of Hospital Week (May 7-13th).
We will be serving on the SCMC Patio right off of First Street by NovaCare entrance and across the street from the Courage Cottage in Morris. Free-will donation, grab & go.
Advance orders can be placed for orders over 10 and called in by Monday, May 8 by 3 pm. Call 320-585-5133. All proceeds will go to benefit the Courage Cottage.

American Indian Honoring ceremony
2023-05-12 16:00 - 17:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
This traditional program honors American Indian graduates at the University of Minnesota Morris. The University will offer a honor song for graduates and their families. This affirming cultural event is open and free to the public. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. ceremony from 4-5 p.m.; reception at 5:30 p.m. The Honoring Ceremony is hosted by the UMN Morris American Indian Advisory Committee.
Zoom Registration: z.umn.edu/HC23
For disability accommodations or questions, please contact the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Intercultural Programs at 320-589-6095 or ummedi@morris.umn.edu.
Friday, May 12 at 4:00pm
Student Center, Oyate Hall

UMN Morris Commencement
2023-05-13 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
The University of Minnesota Morris will hold its 60th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
The ceremony is at 1:30 p.m. on the campus mall. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the Cougar Sports Center.
Details are at https://morris.umn.edu/news-events/commencement

Morris Community Tree Planting Project
2023-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 | City of Morris, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Celebrate Arbor Month in Morris by helping plant trees Thursday May 18 (May 25 rain date) from 4pm to 6pm at the corner of Skyview Lane and E. Brook Avenue in Morris. A kid-friendly event! Please bring a shovel, if possible, but otherwise just come — we’ll have extra tools. (Call City Hall 589-3141 with questions.)

Pomme de Terre Garden Club Spring Mum and Plant Sale
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | American Legion, Morris, 56267
The Pomme de Terre Garden Club will hold their Spring Mum and Plant sale on Saturday, May 20th at the American Legion, 9am-11am.

Brownies & Blooms Fundraiser
2023-05-30 16:00 - 18:30 | SCMC Courage Cottage, 409 E. First Street, Morris, 56237
Support the SCMC Courage Cottage & the local Stevens County Dolly Parton Imagination Library Program by purchasing plants and flowers from our annual employee-ran fundraiser!
Tuesday, May 30 from 4-6:30 pm at the Courage Cottage, located right outside on the patio & lawn of the Cottage along First Street & Columbia Ave. in Morris.
If you would like to donate any perennials or plants contact Beth by Friday, May 26 @ 320-760-2596.

Compost Barrel Giveaway
2023-06-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2023-06-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Stevens County Highway Department, 1762 State Hwy 9, Morris, 56267
Are you interested in organics recycling? Come pick up free materials to get you started!
Participate via community dropsites, backyard composting, or both.
125 gallon backyard compost barrels will be available on a first come first serve basis along with household organics starter kits.
With questions contact 320-208-6574 or www.co.stevens.mn.us/organics

Fiber Arts Workshop
2023-06-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-14 17:30 - 19:30, 2023-06-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Fiber Arts Workshop Series with Lori Kurpiers
4 sessions, 5:30-7:30pm
Tuesday, June 6 – Crochet
Thursday, June 8 – Knitting
Wednesday, June 14 – Sewing
Thurs, June 15 – Weaving
For children (ages 9+) and adults. Space is limited, pre-register.
This four-part fiber arts workshop series will demystify sewing, crochet, knitting, and weaving by teaching basic skills in each art form. With support from Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance (PRCA).
This program is sponsored by Morris Public Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Mobile Sign Shop
2023-06-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Mobile Sign Shop
Wednesday, June 7th, 3-6 pm
With teaching artist Peter Haakon Thompson. The Mobile Sign Shop is housed on a trailer and holds workshops for participants to create their own, customized, carved wooden signs, inspired by the vernacular of Northern Minnesota cabin signs.
This program is sponsored by Morris Public Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Oil Seeds and Soil Needs Field Day
2023-06-08 09:00 - 13:00 | North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory, 803 Iowa Avenue, Morris, MN
The North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (Soils Lab) invites you to a Summer Field Day at the Swan Lake Research Farm.
On-site demonstrations and talks about the research progress on oilseed crop agronomy, how they improve soil health, and how the Soils Lab is working to benefit the community.
The day begins at 9 a.m. at the Soils Lab, 803 Iowa Avenue, and we’ll catch a bus to the research farm. There will be 3, 30-minute talks on *Soil Health & Climate Change; *USDA-ARS Ongoing Research, and *Cropping Systems and Rotation.
A complimentary lunch will be provided at noon by our stakeholder support group, the Barnes-Aastad Soil and Water Conservation Research Association.

Youth Creative Writing Club with Seth Kelly
2023-06-13 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-20 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-06-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
For grades 5-12, pre-register. Join MAHS English teacher Seth Kelly for an introduction to writing fiction, poetry, and scripts. We’ll explore these genres and collaborate on a performance project.

Special PJ Story Time
2023-06-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Bring your stuffed animal and wear your pajamas for this special evening storytime. A light snack will be provided. Then, leave your stuffed animal with us for a sleepover in the library. Kids will get a memento of their stuffies’slumber party.

Lawn Games & Pizza Party
2023-06-21 18:00 - 19:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Morris Public Library
Summer Reading Program
June 5th-July 31st
Wednesday, June 21st, 6-7:30 pm
Bring the whole family to play outdoor games on the lawn! Pizzas donated by Pizza Ranch.

Graphic Novel Book Club
2023-06-21 20:00 - 20:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
This book club for Teens and Adults will read and discuss M is for Monster by Talia Dutton

Community Development Bank - Customer Appreciation Lunch
2023-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | MN
Join us at the bank on Thursday for lunch catered by Wurst Machers. We’ll be serving from 11:00 – 2:00

Community Development Bank - Customer Appreciation Lunch
2023-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | MN
Join us in Hancock for our annual Customer Appreciation Luch from 11:00 – 2:00 on Thursday, June 22nd. We’ll be serving Wurst Machers pork loin sandwiches, chips and fresh cut fruit.

Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
2023-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Elementary aged kids are invited to read and discuss The Tea Dragon Society series by Katie O’Neill

Siama's Congo Roots Performance
2023-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Siama’s Congo Roots
Tuesday, June 27th, 10:30 am
Feel-good sounds from the heart of Africa
On this very special musical journey to Africa, Siama plays guitar and traditional instruments like Mbira (thumb piano) and Balafon (marimba) while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along in Kikongo, Lingala & English and they both share fun stories that bring Siama’s rural homeland to life. This program is especially designed for kids and families but it’s enjoyed by everyone so don’t miss it!
This program is sponsored by Morris Public Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Library Book Club
2023-06-29 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
Open to Adults: Join us for a discussion of Women Talking by Miriam Toews. Then join us for a viewing of its Oscar-winning 2022 film adaptation at the Morris Theater! The movie date is TBA
