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Prairie Pioneer Days

Three Big Days of Entertainment!

July 12-14, 2013 • Morris, MN Special Supplement to the Saturday, June 29, 2013 Morris Sun Tribune and Morris Area Ad-viser

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Sunday’s festivities highlighted by the Grand Parade

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Kiwanis Talent Show finals begin Friday of PPD T he Kiwanis Talent Show finals begin at 7 p.m. on Friday. July 12 in the Band Shell at East Side Park. Musicians, dancers and other performers will entertain the crowd and compete for prizes. Prizes for the finals will total $900.

Final winners are also eligible to compete at the Minnesota State Fair.

The 2013 Prairie Pioneer Days Parade will be held Sunday, July 14.

The parade will begin at 3 p.m. and will follow around from 7th Street to California Ave, then head south to Second Street.

Some of the highlights of the parade will include

local dance studio performances, local business floats, area community royalty, fire trucks, horses and more! Many favorites return, along with some new faces and talents.

Anyone interested in participating in the parade still has time to register.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 320-589-1242 for more information and to register. As always, this year’s parade will be a highlight of this fun-filled weekend. Stake out your favorite parade-watching spot early. We’ll see you at the parade!

FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull at East Side Park The Morris Area FFA will be hosting a Kiddie Tractor Pull in East Side Park on Saturday, July 13.

Registration will begin at noon and the event will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Age divisions include 34, 5-6 and 7-8. All participants will receive a participation ribbon and first, second and third will be awarded ribbons for each age division. First place

winners in each division will also be able to choose a toy tractor as a prize.

Friends of the Morris Public Library hold annual book sale during PPD The Friends of the Morris Public Library will be having their Annual Book Sale at the Morris Public Library on Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 1 3 f ro m 1 0 a . m . - 6 p. m .

Hundreds of books, videos, DVDs, CDs and magazines will be available at bargain-basement prices. Only 50 cents for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Fiction books in a variety of g enres including: westerns, mys-

teries, romances, sciencefiction, fantasy, children's

books and literary fiction will all be on hand. Non-fic-

tion lovers will also find plenty to like in the areas of history, science, parenting, religion, political science, cookbooks, gardening and travel, to name a few.

All the proceeds from the book sale will go to support programming, enhancements and collection development initiatives at the Morris Public Library. Help make a great community library even better.

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RFC family fun and fitness Sunrise Yoga in the Garden

The RFC is of fering FREE family fun & fitness activities during the weekend of Prairie Pioneer Days, July 13-14!

Free family fun includes access to gyms, indoor track, sand volleyball cour ts, and pools Saturday & Sunday afternoons 1-5 p.m. Fitness

opportunities include free access to a Zumba class Saturday at 10 a.m. and access to the Fitness Room for ages 16 and above 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday or 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday.

B r i n g y o u r f a m i l y, friends, and weekend visitors to enjoy the air conditioned RFC.

If you are interested in other children and fitness programs this summer, check out our summer camps, sports training clinics, swim lessons and group fitness classes.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call the RFC at 589-6485.

6th annual Pasta Eating Contest Bello Cucina is again sponsoring the 6th annual pasta eating contest which will take place at East Side Park on Saturday, July 13 at 3 p.m. There will be three heats of 10 people each.

The first group will be ages 5 -10, the second group will be ages 11-17 and the third group adults 18+. Prizes will be awarded for first place in each heat. This contest is first come first serve basis so call Bello Cucina to sign up today!

585-7000

Enjoy the beauty, serenity and peacefulness of the H o r t i c u l t u r e D i s p l ay Garden during Sunrise Yo g a in the Garden on Sunday, July 14 at 6 a.m. All are welcome to attend; no

registration is necessary.

Event is free. Yoga will be led by staff of the Regional Fitness Center. Mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own. For any questions,

please contact the RFC. The Horticulture Display Garden is located at the West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris.

Courage Cottage Rubber Ducky Derby The Courage Cottage will be selling raffle tickets for our first annual Rubber Ducky Derby to be held on Sunday, July 14 after the Prairie Pioneer Days festivities. The race will start at 4:30 p.m. by dumping the ducks into the Pomme de Terre River at Pomme de Terre Park.

First place wins $500 cash, second place $250, third place $100 and 15 other prizes donated by generous area businesses.

Even one for last place!

Tickets for the race are $10/ticket or $100/12 “quack” and can be purchased at the Coura g e Cottage or at Prairie Pioneer Days.

There will be a hog roast to follow the race at 5 p.m. with a free will donation.

We will also have a silent auction starting on July 13 at PPD and ending on Sunday, July 14 at the hog roast.

Please call Kristi at 5855134 or Becky at 585-5133 for more infor mation.

Thank you for your continuous support for the Courage Cottage.

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Special Exhibit on the Morris School Free Games for building to be a part of museum exhibits Kids of All Ages

The Stevens County Historical Museum is a place to stop during the community festivities during Prairie Pioneer Days in Morris. A new exhibit marking the history of the Morris School Building and the memories created there will be opening. It is entitled: “Don’t Cry Because It is Over: Smile Because It Happened.”

This quote from Dr. Seuss makes the ending stage of this building more of a time to reflect on the good times that happened over the decades.

A big g er than ever “Horizontal Grandeur” National Prairie Art Show will be revealed at the Opening Rece ption on Thursday, July 11, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. Fifty-one prairie state artists of 70 pieces will be showcased at this art show now in its sixth year. Many

of the artists will attend the opening rece ption making it an excellent place to talk to the artists about their personal statements of their work. The art show has from the start been named after the essay by author Bill Holm called Horizontal Grandeur. His love of the prairie was well known by his speaking as well as his writings. The Historical Society got permission to promote this art show through his essay and name it after him when it was first begun. As the art pieces that are juried are arriving, it will be a spectacular show that will impress anyone with a love and appreciation of the prairie and of the mediums artists use to express themselves.

The first public viewing of the Men and Women of the Land Hall of Honor

DVD stories and portraits will also be available during the celebration. The first six stories will premiere at a reception for nominees and families earlier in June and will be showing on the big screen TV during the open hours of the weekend. There are now 38 nominees with room for 50. The portrait wall is very distinguished and the addition of the stories as we complete them is truly an exhibit that covers all the decades of the Stevens County history and people who lived it and made pro g ress for the County.

The Museum building itself is a destination visit.

It is now 108 years old with the addition being eight years old. It is on the N at i o n a l Re g i s t e r o f Historic Places and also

received both a State of Minnesota Preservation Alliance and a National Award of Merit from the American Association of State and Local History for the addition and preservation of the historic portion of the building.

Hours for Prairie Pioneer Days at t h e Museum: Artist Opening Reception for Horizontal Grandeur – T h u rs d ay, Ju l y 1 1 – 6 : 3 0 8 : 3 0 p. m .

F r i d a y, J u l y 1 2 – M u s e u m h o u rs 9 a . m . – 4 : 3 0 p. m . ; S at u rd ay, Ju l y 1 3 , 1 1 a . m . – 3 p.m.; S u n d ay, Ju l y 1 4 , 1 1 a . m .

– 2 p. m .

As always kids games will be part of this year’s P r a i r i e P i o n e e r D ay s.

Saturday and Sunday will feature a variety of games that will provide fun and challenges for kids of all ages.

E a s t S i d e P a rk w i l l again be the site for free kids’ games. The Little Tykes Express train rides for the younger kids will return to Prairie Pioneer

Days. For the young er crowd, there will be the inflatables for climbing, bouncing and makebelieve fun.

A truly family-oriented event, Prairie Pioneer Days is proud to provide all of these activities free.

Come out and enjoy games in East Side Park from 11 am – 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Miss Morris crowned on Saturday Miss Morris 2013 will be crowned on Saturday, July 13 at 7 p.m. in the Morris Area High School auditorium.

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Community Band joins in the parade on Sunday

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Family Feud returns to Prairie Pioneer Days Promising to be as exciting as the television series – but with contestants you know – Family Feud participants (not necessarily families) will provide fun and entertainment for the entire family.

The show begins at 4 p.m. Saturday in the band shell with competitions culminating in championship rounds that conclude at 6 that evening.

Competitors will have the opportunity to walk away

with some great prizes. To register your team,contact the Chamber Office at 5891242 or stop by the Chamber booth the day of the event.

K I D O LY M P I C S For over 30 years the Morris Community Band has been having fun and entertaining west central Minnesota residents with a wide variety of music.

The band will be playing in several area parades this summer. Made up of musicians from beginners to professionals, we have people of all ages and walks of

life. During the winter months the Morris Community Band morphs into the Golden Oldies Pep Band and plays popular music from the past at some of the Morris Area High School basketball games. We are always looking for additional band members, so dust off that horn and join us!

During Prairie Pioneer Days, look for the band in East Side Park at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 13 for a rousing concert of audience favorites. Then watch for us in the PPD Parade on Sunday, July 14. We’ll be the ones having the most fun on our beautiful band wagon!

Ride for a Cure on Saturday

P R A I R I E P I O N E E R DAY S J U LY 1 3 • 1 0 A . M .

Morris Area Women of Today are sponsoring the Kid Olympics on Saturday, July 13, beginning at 10 a.m. at East Side Park in front of the band shelter. Please be present 20 minutes in advance.

Registration forms can be turned in to the Morris Area Chamber of Commerce or on the day of. The first 40 to register receive a T-shirt. There is a $3 registration fee.

Pre-Event activities: basketball, bubbles, hockey, bean bag toss, dancing, & singing. Each child gets a medal & certificate.

E ve n t s : Roll Over Crawling Running Hula Hoop Jump Rope Trike Race Ball Toss

1 yr-under 1 yr-under 1 yr-under 7 yr-under 7 yr-under 5 yr-under 7 yr-under

C h i l d ’s N a m e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ P a r ent _____________________________________________ C h i l d ’ s A g e_________________________ Contact Phone # ___________________ Fo r q u e s t i o n s , p l e a s e c o n t a c t A n d r e a S i n gl e t o n at 9 5 2 The 4th Annual "Ride for a Cure" Motorcycle Run will be held Saturday, July 13 leaving from East Side Park with kick stands up at 11 a.m. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the ride leaving at 11 a.m. and retur ning to Morris around 5 p.m.

This is a charity ride, all proceeds to benefit the Stevens County Relay for Life (American Cancer

Society). A huge "Thank You" to last year’s riders, Scott's Bar (McKinneys on Southside) in Benson for their generous donation.

Collectively we raised $1072.

A minimum donation of $10/rider is suggested, however, any and all donations are accepted and appreciated. Donations are tax deductible and can be made in memory or in

h o n o r o f a l o ve d o n e.

Donations will be collected at the time of registration, which will take place at the PPD infor mation tent located on the west end of East Side Park from 10 - 11 a.m.

Hope to see you at the 4th Annual "Ride for a Cure" Motorcycle Run, July 13. If you have additional questions, call Tom Sperr at 320-677-3330.

237-7880.

WHILE YOU ARE THERE, COME ENJOY A VANILLA, CHOCOLATE OR STRAWBERRY SHAKE AT THE MALT WAGON, ALSO SPONSORED

BY THE MORRIS AREA WOMEN OF TODAY.

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CDS sponsors local Bluegrass musicians for 29th annual Prairie Pioneer Days A group of local musicians, “Thursday Night Jam,” will take the stage on Saturday,

July 13, starting at 2 p.m. at East Side Park in Morris as part of the 2-day entertainment line-up for Prairie Pioneer Days. The entire family can sit back on straw bales, while enjoying g r e a t bluegrass music. Food and bevera g e vendors will be located near the outdoor stage.

Local musicians i n cl u d e : R a m s ay Bohm, Del Sanderson, Dean Erickson, Kris Miller and Doug Williams on guitar, Darrell Walton,

Kelly Asche and Kim Moser on mandolin, Bob Dalager and Cheryl Walton on banjo, and Todd Moser and Brian Parmeter on stand-up bass.

This group of very talented musicians have been p l ay i n g o n T h u r s d ay nights for the past two years. In the winter, you can find the musicians playing at the By-Lo Gas Station in Hancock. In the summer, you will find them on the patio at the Della Conroy Art Studio across from the ballpark in Hancock.

Bluegrass music was

developed from elements of old-time music and traditional music of the Appalachian region in the United States. Thursday Night Jam is sure to dazzle the Prairie Pioneer Days crowd with their classic bluegrass sounds. “I’ll Fly Aw a y ” a n d “ C r i p p l e Creek” are two of their favorite songs.

C o r p o r a t e s p o n s o r, C o n w a y, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP, is making the band’s appearance possible. “It was a great opportunity for our Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm to

give back to the community as Morris celebrates our rural heritage”, says Jim Gilman, Partner at CDS. Senior Accountant, Tonya Raths, recently joined the Prairie Pioneer Days planning committee, bringing over 5 years of community celebration planning experience. She served on the Board of Directors for Willmar Fests, Inc., including the positions of Treasurer and Willmar Fests Grande Day Parade Chair before moving back to her hometown of Morris.

This bluegrass musical

entertainment is brought to the public at no cost by t h e l o c a l C PA f i r m , C o n w a y, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP. They invite all to stop by the park and enjoy the music.

CDS invites you to enjoy the music, Saturday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at East Side Park for free Bluegrass music for the entire family.

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Prairie Extravaganza at Wetland Office—Skilly & Duff, Audubon Center’s raptors, horse-drawn wagon rides, prairie plants, silent auction T h e U. S . F i s h a n d Wildlife Service and the F riends of the Mor ris We t l a n d M a n a g e m e n t District invite you to celebrate Prairie E x t r av a g a n z a a t t h e Mor ris Wetland Of fice from Noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 13.

Encounter raptors and reptiles from the Audubon Center of the North Woods. Skilly & Duff with Annie O’Flynn will perf o r m . A h o r s e - d r aw n w a g o n w i l l t a ke yo u through a prairie landscape. Staff and Friends will help you build a bird h o u s e t o t a ke h o m e.

Mor ning Sky Greenery will be selling their many beautiful prairie wildflowers and plants. And, new this year, the Friends are hosting a Silent Auction.

Many local businesses have contributed to help the Friends continue P r a i r i e E x t r ava g a n z a 2014.

The Audubon Center of the North Woods will be presenting an exciting educational program featuring live native birds of prey such as: American Kestrel, Eastern Screech Owl, Red-tailed Hawk and Great Horned Owl and reptiles such as: Fox Snake, Bull Snake, and Painted Turtle. Come get a chance to observe, photograph, ask questions, and explore bio-facts about Minnesota birds of prey and reptiles.

Skilly & Duf f with Annie O'Flynn is a popular regional trio specializing in Irish traditional songs.

The group got together

when Bruce Kelly of Elbow Lake and Mikko Cowdery of Osakis discovered their mutual love for old Irish songs, many of which they had learned as children.

They soon added Annie O’Flynn on piano, accordion and har monies to round out the trio.

Skilly & Duff have been playing together for several years, and have played clubs, private par ties, fairs, weddings, country clubs, theatrical shows, festivals and concerts in both Minnesota and South Dakota. They have played in pubs in Ireland as well as the Maritime provinces of Canada. They take a casual, pub-session approach to their music, emphasizing fun, humor, sing-alongs, poems, toasts, and even a few tall tales and blarney.

Horse-drawn Wagon R i d e s t h ro u g h p r a i r i e grasslands will start at noon and run about every half-hour. Each ride will take about 30 minutes, round trip. Sign up at the We t l a n d s O f f i c e e a rl y because rides will be given on a first-come, firstserved basis. Each group will take a short bus ride from the office to the trail where the wagon starts.

You will then be traveling in an open wagon similar to how pioneers did years ago. During the ride, you will have the opportunity to see a bit of North America’s most endangered ecosystem, the tall grass prairie. In July, the prairie looks like a sea of grasses and wildflowers.

Riders may also be able to

see waterfowl and other wildlife along the trail.The last wagon ride will be leaving around 2:30 p.m.

Free Bird Houses:If you are interested in building a bird house, we will have all the supplies needed and people available to help guide you. Each family or group will be able to take at least one bird house home.

House plans of all types, from chickadees to bats, will also be available. Staff and Friends will be able to help you find a suitable place to put your new bird house and answer any other questions you may have.

Morning Sky G re e n e ry : Located in the heart of the prairie region of west central Minnesota, Morning Sky Greenery is a nursery specializing in native prairie plants. They have been growing native wildflowers and grasses since 1991. Morning Sky Greenery is dedicated to h e l p i n g p r e s e r ve t h i s important part of our natural heritage.

S i l e n t A u c t i o n : New this year, the Friends are hosting a silent auction with all proceeds going towards Prairie Extravaganza 2014.

C e l eb r a t i n g 5 5 Ye a r s o f B i r d C o n s e r va t i o n It’s time to celebrate the success of the most important conservation program you’ve likely never heard of: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Small Wetlands Program uses money from the sale of federal duck stamps to perma-

nently protect some of the most threatened and productive migratory bird habitat in the United States. Since its creation over 50 years ago, nearly 3 million acres of prairie pothole habitat have been protected forever across western Minnesota, the Dakotas, and parts of Iowa and Montana. Right here in Morris, our own local Fish and Wildlife Service of fice (the “wetlands office” to many, but properly called the Morris We t l a n d M a n a g e m e n t District) is part of this fantastic program to protect habitat to benefit both wildlife and people.

The Mor ris Wetland Management District is responsible for 244 federally owned waterfowl production areas in eight counties. This protected land is part of the most important waterfowl habitat in North America, the prairie pothole region.

Fifty four years ago, in 1958, Congress responded to the alarm over intensified wetland drainage by directing the Fish and Wildlife Service to permanently protect prairie wetlands and associated grasslands for the benefit of the American people. Today, the nearly 3 million acres protected so far provide habitat for waterfowl, grassland birds, and other wildlife, all while providing recreation, flood-control, and water quality benefits for people.

Come celebrate 55 years of bird conservation during Prairie Pioneer Days events at the Mor ris We t l a n d M a n a g e m e n t District with wildlife

encounters, prairie wagon rides, live music entertainment, bird house construction, and gorgeous prairie wildflowers.

The Mor ris Wetland Management District office is located three miles east of Pomme de Terre Park on County Road 10 ( t h e M i l l D a m Ro a d ) .

Everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the prairie. We have a 1.2 mile hiking trail starting and ending at the office which takes you around a prairie wetland. This hiking trail, together with our autotour road, is open sunrise

to sunset seven days a week. Our wildlife photography blind, located adjacent to the hiking trail, is o p e n ye a r- ro u n d f ro m dawn to dusk.

The Friends of the Morris We t l a n d Management District, a non-profit community support group, will be supplying refreshments. They will also be sharing the g reat experiences they have had with the Wetland Office and the community.

Come join us for a great, fun-filled afternoon on the Prairie!

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Hot Shot basketball The Morris High School Coaching staf f will be sponsoring a Hot Shot contest on Saturday, July 13 at 1:30 p.m. at East Side Park.

The contest is open to boys a n d g i rl s g r a d e s 1 - 6 .

Registration will start at 1:15.

Many choices at Prairie Pioneer Days

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‘Rock the Groundz’ returns for fifth year July 12-13 in Morris Ro ck t h e G ro u n d z – West Central Minnesota’s outdoor music and camping festival – is returning for Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13 with four great bands, two nights of camping and one large fireworks display.

The lineup for 2013 includes Sell Out Stereo, Six to Midnight, 69 Cents and headliner, the Rock Godz and their tribute to the legends of rock!

Tickets and camping packages are on sale on the event website [www.rockthegroundz.com].

Saturday-only tickets are also available at the main gate.

Saturday’s lineup kicks off with the Twin Citiesbased group Six to Midnight, providing a set list with range from the lightest dance songs to the heaviest hard rock hits.

“Aside from all the great things that come from writing and playing great original music, we all like

to go out, have fun, and entertain” says Jordan LaBorg, guitarist and songwriter. “Few things bring the excitement as being on stage and performing that one song; you know the one you hear on the radio all the time by that one band you can never remember the name of. It’s great to get out to the clubs and play everyone’s favorite hits.”

69 Cents performs for a fifth-straight year at Rock the Groundz – a distinction no other band can match.

“It’s a pretty good feeling, Morris has been pretty good to us,” says Dave Wolters, guitarist and a founding member of 69 Cents. The group is excited to return to the main stage this year, starting where things left off from their wild performance in the campground last year. “We love outdoor shows. The energy is higher, the stages are bigger and everything is more polished.”

Headlining in 2013 is The Rock Godz to take the audience on an over-thetop,wildly fun trip through the best eras of rock and p o p m u s i c. T h e i r 8 0 s focused production (combined with classic and current rock/pop) creates an instant party scene where friends raise their glasses and sing along to their favorite songs – all night long! THE Rock Godz features music from all of your favorites, including Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Motley Cr ue, Jour ney, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Po i s o n , P r i n c e, B r ya n A d a m s, L e d Z e p p e l i n , Theory of a Deadman, Quiet Riot, Buck Cherry, Steel Panther…and many more!

The Morris Eagles is sponsoring the annual f i rewo rk s d i s p l ay o n Saturday at dusk, just prior to The Rock Godz taking the stage. The launch location of the fireworks is inside the racing track at

the Fairg rounds.

Concertgoers will have the ultimate view of this annual gift from the Eagles to the Morris community.

T h e f i rewo rk s a re launched courtesy of the Morris Fire Department.

Vendors will be on site to sell a variety of food and beverages. The Mor ris

Eagles will provide full beverage service at the event, providing Miller and Budweiser products, Pepsi and Coca-Cola products and water.

Rock the Groundz is presented by the Mor ris Eagles Club along with many local and regional sponsors.

Rock the Groundz is an all-ages event, scheduled rain or shine. Gates open at 5 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.rockthegroundz.com.

29th Prairie Pioneer Days July 12-14, 2013 - Morris

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Morris Public Library Book Sale Community Supper: East Side Park Sponsored by Morris Kiwanis Kiwanis Talent Show Finals: East Side Park DJ at the Met Lounge (outside)

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2, 5, & 10K Walk-Run, 7-7:45 check in, MAHS FREE Zumba class at the RFC Kid Olympics, East Side Park Food & Craft Vendors in the Park Morris Public Library Book Sale “Ride for a Cure” Motorcycle Run Registration 10-11 at East Side Park, PPD Info Booth Stevens Co. Museum Exhibit, Guided Tours, 116 W 6th St. FREE for the Kids!— TRAIN RIDES, INFLATABLES Willie’s Super Valu Children’s Medallion Hunt, Pomme de Terre Park Prairie Extravaganza: music by Skilly & Duff, Wagon Rides, at US Fish & Wildlife, 43875 230th St. (Co. Road 10) FFA Kiddie Tractor Pull, Noon Registration Morris Community Band, Band Shell St. Mary’s Bingo, East Side Park Youth Hot Shot Basketball, East Side Park, Register at 1:15

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Green Tours - leaving from East Side Park Thursday Night Jam, Sponsored by Conway, Deuth & Schmeising 6th Annual Bello Cucina Pasta Eating Contest, Band Shell, Call 585-7000 to pre-register Family Fued, Band Shell, Register at Chamber office or Info Booth to participate, prize awarded Rock the Groundz, Stevens County Fairgrounds Miss Morris/Miss Midwest Pageant Morris Area High School Fireworks, Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 14 6-6:45 8-1 11-2 11-5 11-5 12 12-3 1 3 4:30 4:30

Yoga in the Gardens, WCROC Horticulture Gardens Pancake Feed: Morris Fire Hall Stevens County Museum Exhibits, Guided Tours, 116 W 6th St. FREE for the Kids!— INFLATABLES, TRAIN RIDES Food & Craft Vendors in the Park Footnotes Studio of Dance Performance, Band Shell East Side Bingo, Sponsored by Morris Seniors Aikido demonstration at the Band Shell GRAND PARADE: 7th St. to Calif.

Ave. then south to 2nd St. Button Grand Prize Drawing at the Park Duck Race & BBQ Fundraiser at Pomme de Terre Park, Fundraiser for Courage Cottage