Community Calendar
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
The Glacial Ridge Conference WELCA will hold their Fall Gathering and Leaders Workshop at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Registration and morning coffee will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Sonja Farmer of Marietta will be the featured speaker. Everyone is welcome. s39
ST. JOHN'S FALL FEST, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Donnelly. Meal, raffles, crafts, bake sale, etc. s40
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
The Stevens County Drop-In Center will be hosting an open house celebration with coffee, cake and conversation to celebrate their 5th anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Drop-In Center - 15 East 2nd Street. The entire community is welcome to attend. s40
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
A Fall Harvest Soup Supper and Festival will be held at the Morris Senior Center beginning at 5 p.m. A panel with both straight and gay couples will be sharing their experiences and answering questions as they pertain to the proposed marriage amendment. For more information, contact Nancy Carpenter at 320- 589-6337. s40
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
zion lutheran church fall bazaar, 315 S. Columbia Ave., Morris, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Morning coffee and noon lunch. Bake sale, crafts, grab bags, white elephant, silent auction, etc.s40
Minnewaska Singles 7 p.m. game night at the Glenwood American Legion 186 hwy. 55. For more info.call 320-283-5612. s40
bus tour to the History Museum in St Paul. There is no charge, but reservations are required as seating is limited. Please contact the Morris Public Library 320-589-1634 or the Hancock Library 320-392-5666, if interested. s40
The Alexienne Chorus (Chapter of Sweet Adelines International) presents Fall Festival Tea, 1 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 205 Central Avenue North, Brandon, MN 56315. Tickets available from Alexienne Chorus members and at the door. Contact Julia at 320-815-2313 for more information. s40
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5039 of Morris will hold its membership dinner starting at 5 p.m. at the Old #1 Southside. A happy hour will begin at 4 p.m. All VFW members, spouses and those eligible to join the VFW are welcome to attend. s40
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Planting Bulbs for Spring Color. Join us for a Lunch N' Learn as Jessica Forcella, a Stevens County Master Gardener provides tips and suggestions for all your fall bulb planting. Admission is free, donations accepted, AgCountry Auditorium in the West Central Research and Outreach Center. Lunch begins at noon, the half-hour program at 12:15 p.m.. Bring your lunch; desserts and coffee provided. Admissionis free. s41
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
MEET THE CANDIDATES for County Commissioners District 1, 3, and 4 and Morris School Board at the American Legion Club, Morris, 7 p.m. A time to hear from your favorite candidate, ask questions and visit over refreshments. s41
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
Movie Matinee, 2 p.m., at the Morris Public Library. No cost. No preregistration required. Popcorn and drinks provided. Call the library at 589-1634 for the movie title or for more information. This event is sponsored by the Morris Friends of the Library. s41