Morris Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber/University Welcome Picnic
2024-09-04 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Breastfeeding Essentials
2024-10-17 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

Moonlight Madness
2024-10-24 08:00 - 19:00

Pomme de Terre Garden Club October Meeting
2024-10-24 17:15 - 19:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Pomme de Terre Garden Club Meeting on Thursday, October 24 at 5:15 pm at the Morris Public Library.

Morris Tree Steward Training
2024-10-26 08:30 - 14:30 | Morris Community Center, 603 Oregon Avenue, Morris, 56267
The City of Morris is seeking volunteers to become Tree Stewards to occasionally help plant trees and assist with mulching, winter protection, simple pruning, etc.
A free training session will be held Saturday, October 26th, from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the Morris Community Center at 603 Oregon Avenue. Lunch will be provided.
Everyone is welcome to attend. It will be fun and informative for anyone who wants to learn about trees and how to care for them. Attendees don’t need to become Tree Stewards.
The session will be led by staff from the Department of Forest Resources at the University’s St. Paul campus.
To register for this free event, please contact Morris City Hall at 320-589-3141 or Sue Granger at 320-589-3846 or gemres@info-link.net.

Candy on Cougar Circle
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
🍭 🎃 Each year, families are invited to walk or drive around Cougar Circle for Trick or Treating and participate in family-friendly activities along the way! Please bring your families to this event. UMN Morris students will be volunteering to hand out candy and collect donations for the Stevens County Food Shelf. Bring some non-perishable food to donate!

Trick of Can
2024-10-31 17:30 - 20:30 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
👻🫙 On Halloween night, UMN Morris students will be coming around Morris going door to door collecting non-perishable food items and personal hygiene supplies to give to the Stevens County Food Shelf. This is one of our most popular events and hope you will all consider donating if the students stop by your house.

Music at the Center of the River
2024-11-09 19:00 - 20:30 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
The UMN Morris Choirs present “Music at the Center of the River” in collaboration with guests artists Mark Rubin, David Buchbinder, and Michael Ward-Bergeman. This project combines original and traditional music that dives into the sounds of the Mississippi River. The music has elements of New Orleans brass band and Delta Blues. Free admission.

Mini Renaissance Festival
2024-11-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St., Morris, 56267
Mini Renaissance Festival
Saturday, Nov. 16th
12:30-2:30p
Morris Public Library
Free and open to all!

Respect For Life Banquet
2024-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Old No.1 Bar & Grill, 412 Atlantic Ave., Morris, 56267
Respect For Life Banquet will be held at the old #1 Saturday, November 16th at 5 p.m.

Morris Community Meal
2024-11-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Faith Lutheran Church, 108 W 8th St, 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!

Parade of Lights
2024-11-21 17:30 - 18:30

Kongsvinger Lutheran Church 2024 Fall Festival
2024-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Kongsvinger Lutheran Church, Herman, Minnesota
Kongsvinger Lutheran Church 2024 Fall Festival set for Nov. 24th
Kongsvinger Lutheran Church of rural Donnelly is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
This year’s menu includes a freshly grilled pork chop, baked potato, candied carrots, salads, desserts and more. Cost is $15; children 10 and under are $7.00.
The ever popular bake sale featuring Kongsvinger’s own homemade lefse, holiday items and Scandinavian goodies are available just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday planning.
Enter for your chance to win during the annual raffle for cash prizes of $150, $100 and $50 are up for grabs, as well as gift cards, quilts, gift baskets and much more!
All are welcome to enjoy! The historic Kongsvinger Church is located three miles North of Donnelly on County Road 9.
