Morris Area Chamber of Commerce

Bread and Bowls
2024-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Morris Area Elementary, 151 S Columbia Ave, Morris, 56267

UMN Morris Commencement
2024-05-11 13:30 - 14:30 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
More than 210 University of Minnesota Morris students will receive their degrees at the 601st commencement on Saturday, May 11. The ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. on the campus mall. The Cougar Sports Center is the rain site.
All are invited to attend or to watch the event streamed online. Full schedule is at https://morris.umn.edu/news-events/commencement

Community Tree Planting Project
2024-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Pomme de Terre Park, Morris, 56267
Community Tree Planting Project to celebrate Arbor Month. Help plant trees in Pomme de Terre Park Campground. All ages welcome!

Pomme de terre Garden Club SPRING PLANT SALE
2024-06-01 09:00 - 11:00 | American Legion, Morris, 56267
Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, June 1
9 am – 11am
Morris American Legion
Perennials, Succulents, Mums, House Plants and Miscellaneous Garden Items. Sponsored by the Pomme de Terre Garden Club. Proceeds used for community projects.

North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory Summer Field Day
2024-06-06 09:30 - 15:00 | North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory, 803 Iowa Avenue, Morris, MN
The North Central Soil Conservation Research Laboratory (Soils Lab) will hold a tour of on-farm research sites and discussions of winter camelina in collaboration with Greg Fynboh, Forever Green, and Cargill on Thursday, June 6.
The USDA-ARS research team will demonstrate how the work they are doing with LTAR (Long Term Agroecological Research) and oil seed crops is being brought to farmer’s fields.
The day begins with coffee at 9 a.m. and a welcome at 9:30. Buses will depart for the tour at 10 a.m. Because of limited access to the research site, participants should plan to take the bus.
Following the tour, a complimentary lunch will be provided at the Soils Lab following the field tour.
At 1 p.m. , Forever Green will be hosting a farmer panel, discussion of markets and camelina agronomics, and offering an additional field tour in the afternoon.
Participants will return to the Soils Lab at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Tours depart from the Soils Lab at 803 Iowa Ave. Morris, MN 56267.

Breastfeeding Essentials
2024-06-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Stevens Community Medical Center, 400 E. 1st St., Morris, 56267
SCMC offers a Breastfeeding Essentials class for expectant parents. This comprehensive class is instructed by Lactation Counselor and Dietitian Noelle Syverson and will be done onsite at SCMC in the lower level (Multi-Purpose Room).
There is no charge for this class. Please register 24 hrs in advance.
Please register by calling 320-589-1313. Contact Noelle Syverson with questions at 320-208-7801.
Obstetrics

Conexiones Day
2024-06-29 16:30 - 22:00 | STEVENS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS/ LEE COMMUNITY CENTER, 101 County Road 22, Morris, 56267
Join us in celebrating our community at the fifth annual Conexiones Day festival!
June 29, 2024
4:30-10pm
Lee Community Center – 101 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267
Live music • Dance performances • Food • Vendors • Games • Dancing • Taco Contest • Family Activities

Friends of the Morris Public Library Book Sale
2024-07-31 10:00 - 2024-08-02 17:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Come out to the Morris Public Library community room and buy some books to support the Friends of the Morris Public Library. We have lots of different books (childrens, YA, fiction, nonfiction), DVDs, and puzzles for everyone and low prices. The sale will be Wednesday, July 31 10 AM-8 PM; Thursday, August 1 10 AM-8 PM; and a bag sale on Friday, August 2 10 AM-5 PM.

UMN Morris move-in day
2024-08-17 08:30 - 14:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Students can move into the on-campus housing for the 2024-25 academic year

Pomme de Terre Garden Club August Meeting
2024-08-22 17:15 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Pomme de Terre Garden club meeting on Thursday, August 22 at 5:15 pm at the Morris Public Library

Listening to Oral Histories of West Central Minnesota Kick-Off Meeting
2024-08-24 10:30 - 13:30 | Old No.1 Bar & Grill, 412 Atlantic Ave., Morris, 56267
Building on work done in 2022/23, the Listening to Oral Histories of West Central Minnesota IAS Collaborative will be launching 3 oral history projects this fall and spring, and we need your input!
Join us for our kick-off meeting on Saturday, August 24 from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM at Old No. 1 South Side (lunch provided) to help us determine what the topics of our 3 oral history projects will be. We encourage participation from all members of our community, including: community members of all ages and backgrounds, college students, high school students, university faculty & staff, local leaders, teachers, elders, and anyone who considers themselves part of the West Central Minnesota community (not limited to Morris or Stevens County).
At this meeting, we will brainstorm ideas and come to a decision on 3 oral histories projects we will run this fall and spring. We hope some attendees will be interested in leading or being interviewers for these oral history projects, but further time investment in the oral history projects is NOT required to attend and provide feedback at our kick-off meeting. No experience is necessary to participate in either the kick-off meeting or the oral history projects.
If you are unable to attend the kick-off meeting, but would like to provide feedback on possible projects of interest, or are interested in joining one of the oral history project teams, please email either Emily Bruce (bruce088@umn.edu) or Naomi Skulan (skulann@morris.umn.edu). Please let us know if you have any questions.

Check Out Scouting-at your local library
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Check-Out Scouting- at your local library event at the Morris Library. It is an opportunity for Families to come and check out Scouting. There will be stations set up to try some activities and a fun way for families to see what Scouting is all about.

Chamber/University Welcome Picnic
2024-09-04 16:30 - 19:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States

State of MN New Paid Leave Laws Informational Meeting
2024-09-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Old No.1 Bar & Grill, 412 Atlantic Ave., Morris, 56267

Pomme de Terre Garden Club FALL PLANT SALE
2024-09-05 16:00 - 18:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Thursday, September 5
Fall Plant Sale 4 pm – 6 pm at East Side Park Shelter
Perennials, Houseplants, Succulents, Cut Flower Arrangements and Miscellaneous Garden Items. Sponsored by the Pomme de Terre Garden Club. Proceeds used for community projects.

UMN Morris Homecoming
2024-09-06 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
The University of Minnesota Morris has announced the weekend of Sept. 6-8 as Homecoming 2024 and the campus will have plenty of ways to keep you entertained during the weekend back in Morris.
A full calendar of Homecoming 2024 events will be announced soon.

Stevens County Community Garden Event
2024-09-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Community Garden, 10 MN-28, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Come learn more about the Stevens County Community Garden on Friday, September 6th. The garden is located behind Horizon Public Health, on the frontage road by Subway. The event will start at 5PM and go until 8PM, and all are welcome to attend. Free produce will be ready for harvest, and the Mi Mexico Food Truck will be available for people to purchase food. Free activities will include painting pots and transplanting marigold flowers, coloring sheets, and plenty of the garden and herb garden to explore. A tour and more additional opportunities will be available throughout the event to learn more about the garden. The Morris Transit will be free as well for rides to and from the garden during the event.

UMN Morris Homecoming 5K
2024-09-07 08:00 - 09:30
Register now for the annual University of Minnesota Morris Homecoming 5K on Saturday September 7th at 8:30am!
Are you ready to pound the pavement and meet our Cougar mascot Pounce. Join us for an exhilarating way to kick off Homecoming with a 5K run! Each participant receives a commemorative t-shirt and photo ops with Pounce.
Check-in 7:45am-8:20am UMN Morris campus mall area
8:30am start from the UMN Morris campus mall area
$25 entry fee for students, staff, and alum
Registration website: z.umn.edu/9p6t

Fall Session- Labor, Delivery & Beyond
2024-09-09 18:00 - 20:30 | Stevens Community Medical Center, 400 E. 1st St., Morris, 56267
Labor, Delivery & Beyond course helps you prepare for childbirth and some of the things that come with parenting.
Classes are held Mondays 6:00-8:30pm | Total Cost: $35 | Each session is 5 classes long.
These classes are brought to you by the Stevens Community Medical Center, Stevens County Family Service Collaborative which includes Options for Women, Stevens County Ambulance Service and Morris ECFE. No exclusions for inability to pay. If you would like further information or to register, please call Morris ECFE at (320) 585-2237. You can also register online through Morris Community Education at https://isd769.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/77/program_id/4
Topics covered:
Prenatal Health, Fetal Development, Stages of Labor, Labor Techniques, Comfort Measure, C-Sections, Baby Care, Breastfeeding/Bottlefeeding, Hospital Tour, Child Development, Parenting, Carseat Safety, Adult & Child CPR, and more. The first three classes of sessions meet at SCMC in the multi-purpose room in the lower level. Fourth class is at the Stevens County Ambulance Garage and the last class meets at Morris Area Elementary School in the ECFE room Pod A.
Note: An interpreter will be available for this class.
Next Labor Delivery & Beyond Session: 2025 Dates TBD

Morris City Park Clean Up Day
2024-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Giving back to the community continues! Join the Office of Community Engagement as we visit 5 Morris City Parks to pick up trash and wipe down picnic tables where needed. The event will take place on Saturday, September 14th from 1-4 PM. Meet at the Welcome Center on the university campus for provided transportation.
We will spend approximately 20-30 mins (or less if needs are minimal) at each park. We will visit them starting with Kjenstad on West 4th St, second stop is Thedin off the Lyndale Ave Alley, third stop is Wells located between Nevada Ave and Pacific Ave, fourth stop is Green River located Elm St and Green River Rd, and last stop East Side on East 7th St.
This project is outdoors and will be pushed back to Sunday, September 15th if inclement weather occurs. Please dress for the weather that day.
Requirements
Wear weather appropriate clothing and close toed shoes!

Scout Me In Hancock Cub Scout Sign Up & Information
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Albert’s, 41544 285th St, Hancock, 56244
Scout Me In Hancock! Are you ready for adventure? Pack 473 is inviting all girls and boys in grades K-5 to join Cub Scouts! Whether it’s camping, hiking, building Pinewood Derby cars, or making new friends, Scouting offers fun and excitement for everyone.

Rescheduled Crazy Days, Lazy Nights Evening Activities
2024-09-17 17:00 - 19:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Come join the fun September 17th 5-7pm at East Side Park. There will be live music from The Hilldales. Clueless the Balloon Twister will be there with free kids activities. Food trucks will be there with food for sale.

Community Night Out
2024-09-19 18:00 - 19:30 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Join Conexiones and RUSC Kinship Mentoring as we celebrate Welcoming Week*! We’re hosting Community Night Out at East Side Park on September 19 from 6:00-7:30 pm. Enjoy interactive activities with emergency service providers, have some ice cream, win prizes, and enjoy entertainment. This event is free and open to everyone! A big thank you to West Central Initiative for sponsoring this event.
*Welcoming Week is an annual campaign celebrated globally, connecting neighbors of all backgrounds through community-focused activities and events.

Humane Society Clean Up
2024-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Humane Society, 820 W. 5th Street, Morris, 56267
Humane Society Clean Up – Saturday, Sept. 21st, 1-4p
Come and meet the current animals and give their home a good cleaning at the new Humane Society building! Meet at the Welcome Center at 1p for free transportation to the shelter, returning by 4p. Sign up here: https://umnmorris.givepulse.com/event/473389-humane-society-clean-up

Scout Me In Morris Cub Scout Sign Up & Information
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Morris Area Elementary, 151 S Columbia Ave, Morris, 56267
Scout Me In Morris! Are you ready for adventure? Pack 467 is inviting all girls and boys in grades K-5 to join Cub Scouts! Whether it’s camping, hiking, building Pinewood Derby cars, or making new friends, Scouting offers fun and excitement for everyone.

Pomme de Terre Garden Club September Meeting
2024-09-26 17:15 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Pomme de Terre Garden Club Meeting on Thursday, September 26 at 5:15 pm at the Morris Public Library.

Morris Community Meals
2024-09-30 17:30 - 19:30 | First Lutheran Church, 200 E 5th Street, Morris, 56267
Sharing food is a key way to build community. Morris Community Meals are free meals served to anyone who wants to come. Regional businesses and organizations fund the meal, and students, faculty, staff, and community members cook together and share a meal. Morris Community Meal uses local foods and sustainable practices as much as possible, and strives to share food from a variety of cultures. Gluten-free and vegan meals are always available. Anyone can get involved as a co-sponsor, volunteer, or attendee!
September’s Meal will be held from 5:30-7:30p on Monday, September 30th at First Lutheran Church, 200 E. 5th Street, in Morris. Volunteer shifts are available from 2-9 p.m. on Sunday, September 29th and Monday, September 30th. Volunteers will help wash and cut vegetables, prepare dishes, make desserts and set up, serve, and clean up, depending on the shift.

Farmer's Market on Campus
2024-10-10 15:00 - 18:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Farmer’s Market on Campus Mall or Oyate Hall if raining.
