Morris Area Chamber of Commerce

Check Out Scouting-at your local library
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

Breakfast for Scouting
2024-04-24 07:00 - 08:00 | Broadway Ballroom, 115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, 56308
Scouts have a long-standing policy that any child can be a member regardless of financial income. Scouting, as anything, requires expenses such as uniforms, registration fees, campout and summer camp fees. To help raise much-needed funds for the Northern Lights Council Boy Scouts of America, we are hosting our second annual Breakfast for Scouting.
This fundraising event will showcase and support local Cub Scout and Scouts BSA programs in and around the Alexandria, MN area, that include character development, leadership training, organizational skills building, personal responsibility and integrity.
The funds raised from this event help offset the costs of providing character development programs, camps, trainings and much more to nearly 5,000 youth in Northern Lights Council. Your contributions help us achieve our mission and provide youth with fun and adventurous opportunities in our community.
In addition to generating awareness, the Breakfast for Scouting helps to finance our programming to support children and young adults in our community.

COOKING DEMONSTRATION WITH YIA VANG
2024-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Learn about Hmong food and food ways with Yia Vang, owner and executive chef of the Union Hmong Kitchen and Vinai. Chef Vang has been nominated twice for a James Beard Award and been named EATERS “Chef of the Year.” He has appeared on Netflix’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend,” as well as hosted Food Network’s “Stoked,” the Emmy Nominated show “Relish” on PBS (Twins Cities Public Television), and the podcast “Hmonglish”, where he speaks about how Hmong Americans navigate and create a third culture in the United States. Most recently he premiered his new cooking and culture series, “Feral” that is now airing and streaming through the Outdoors Channel. Contact: Clement Loo, cloo@morris.umn.edu; 320-589-6095

2024 UMN Morris Jazz Fest
2024-04-12 19:00 - 22:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
UMN Morris Jazz and Contemporary Music Studies, its alumni, and friends welcome regional middle school and high school students to our campus for Jazz Fest 2024. Middle school and high school students will take part in an all-day clinic, and the public will be treated to an evening concert headlined by our amazing guest artists/clinicians.
More information at https://morris.umn.edu/academics/music/jazz-ensemble/jazz-festival

Free Morris Community Meal
2024-04-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Faith Lutheran Church, 108 W 8th St, Morris, 56267

Morris Area Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt
2024-03-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Morris Area Elementary, 151 S Columbia Ave, Morris, 56267
Join us for the annual FREE Easter egg hunt from 10-11 AM on Saturday, March 30th at the Morris Area Elementary School. Activities include: Easter egg hunt (begins at 10:30 AM), coloring pages, balloons, photos with the Easter bunny, gift bags for each child, special prizes, and more! All are welcome!

Cello Portraits with Tony Ross, cello, & Bethel Balge, piano
2024-03-23 18:30 - 21:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Saturday, March 23, 7:30 PM | Edson Auditorium
Two pictures side by side. The one on the left is a woman in a red shirt sitting at a piano. The photo on the right is a man in a black suit, looking down at the cello he is holding
Minnesota Orchestra Principal Cellist Tony Ross and ProMusica Minnesota Artistic Director and Pianist Bethel Balge present an evening of duets by Lucas Foss, Felix Mendelssohn, and Dmitri Shostakovich. With its rich timbre the cello evokes the human voice in its capacity to convey motion. The piano carries a similar dramatic heft. Foss’s refreshing Capriccio, Mendelssohn’s gorgeous D Major Cello Sonata, and Shostakovich’s iconic Cello Sonata afford both instruments room to explore their range and reach for the Heart.
TICKETS AND MORE
Tickets are on sale now. To learn more, visit https://z.umn.edu/performing-arts-series.
Chancellor Janet Schrunk Ericksen is hosting an informal reception prior to the performance, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Oyate Hall.

Pomme de Terre Garden Club March Meeting
2024-03-21 17:15 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Pomme de Terre Garden Club will meet on Thursday, March 21 at 5:15 pm at the Morris Public Library.

UMN Morris Performing Arts Series: The Pack Drumline & Dance Crew
2024-02-24 19:30 - 21:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Prepare to be blown away by the dynamic and talented performers of The Pack Drumline & Dance Crew.
Originating from Chicago, this group of percussionists and dancers has earned a reputation for its high-energy performances and showmanship. Founded by Perry Donta’e, The Pack Drumline started as an after-school program for at-risk youth and has evolved into a master class of entertainment, combining music, dance, and jaw-dropping stunts. The Pack Drumline made their presence known to the world when they kicked off Season 17 of America’s Got Talent. Since then, The Pack has been blessed to touch many stages and travel across the country, performing for thousands of crowds!
Their passion for drumming and performance is infectious, inspiring audiences of all ages to pursue their own creative passions.
Don’t miss this unforgettable experience that will leave you amazed and energized.

Live Well- Learn tools to live a happy life
2024-02-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Morris Area High School, 201 S Columbia Ave, Morris, 56267

Pomme de Terre Garden Club February Meeting
2024-02-22 17:15 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Pomme de Terre Garden Club will meet on Thursday, February 22 at 5:15 pm at the Morris Public Library.

Winter Session- Labor, Delivery & Beyond
2024-02-12 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.
Classes are on Mondays from 6:00-8:30pm. Cost is $35.
Note: An interpreter will be available for this class.
Next Labor Delivery & Beyond Session: Fall Session 2024
Sept. 9, 16, 23 & 30, Oct. 7

Community Engagement's Community Meal
2024-01-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Faith Lutheran Church, 108 W 8th St, Morris, 56267
Free Community meal at Faith Lutheran Church

Pomme de Terre Garden
2024-01-25 17:15 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Program will be Winter Seed Sowing in a Milk Jug. All are welcome!

Breastfeeding Essentials
2024-01-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Stevens Community Medical Center, 400 E. 1st St., Morris, 56267
SCMC offers a Breastfeeding Essentials class for expectant parents by Lactation Counselor and Dietitian Noelle Syverson
There is no charge for this class. Please register 24 hrs in advance. Class is held onsite at SCMC in the lower level (Multi-Purpose Room).
Please register by calling 320-589-1313. Contact Noelle Syverson with questions at 320-208-7801.

Youth Fishing Tournament
2023-12-30 13:00 - 15:00
Youth Fishing Tournament
Sponsored by: Zion Lutheran Church
320-589-2744
15 years and younger
pre-registration required
Free and limited to 100 kids!
Grand Prize:
Pelican Argo100x Angler Kayak
Lots of other prizes!
When: Saturday, December 30, 2023 from 1-3pm
Where: Pomme de Terre (Perkins) Lakes public access
For more information go to Zion’s website
https://zion-morris.360unite.com

Holiday Shopping Event
2023-12-09 09:00 - 14:00 | American Legion, Morris, 56267

Holiday Stroll
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00
