Thursday, June 4

Library Lunch and Learn
The Friends of the North Valley Public Library are pleased to present Dale Burk as guest speaker at the next Lunch and Learn Program, Thursday, June 4, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the library’s Community Room, Main Street, Stevensville. Burk is a renowned author, book publisher, journalist and knowledgeable community member, and his talks are always most interesting and informative. Tell a friend and plan to be there. Bring your lunch, if you wish, and beverages and desserts will be provided.

Urban Forest Awareness Tree Walk and Picnic
The City of Hamilton and Bitterroot College are joining together to sponsor a Tree Walk and Picnic on Thursday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. to bring awareness to the urban forest. This is a great opportunity to take a walk around town and learn a bit more about the benefits trees provide and the issues they face in an urban setting. The walk starts at American Legion Park across the street from City Hall, 223 S. 2nd Street, Hamilton and will end at the River/Kiwanis Park complex. The walk is anticipated to take approximately 45 minutes and will culminate with light refreshments. Informational tables will be set up at River/Kiwanis Park complex including Bitterroot Conservation District and their fun watershed trailer, Bitterroot College, Hamilton High School State Champion Envirothon Team, Bitterroot Water Forum and Sylvia McNeill, ISA-Board Certified Master Arborist.

Friday, June 5

Studio art tour
Artists Along the Bitterroot is holding its 5th annual Studio Tour June 5-7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. There are about 25 artists with works ranging from bronze sculptures, paintings in acrylic, oil and watercolor, pottery, leather, photography, mixed mediums, glass, pencil, custom jewelry, textile arts and metals. Come and see where the artists create their amazing work. To find where the maps are go to artistsalongthebitterroot.com website or stop by Art Focus in Hamilton, Rocky Mountain Bank in Stevensville or Ravalli Republic to get a free map. For more info call Barbara at 406-381-7898.

Used Art & Jewelry Sale
The Stevensville Historical Museum will hold the Used Art and Jewelry Sale at the North Valley Library Community Room on June 5 and 6. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The public is invited to come in to shop on Friday night and sample some hors d’oeuvres. This sale is one of the major events used by the Museum to raise the funds needed to support the Museum’s goals of collecting, preserving and displaying the unique history of Stevensville and the surrounding Bitterroot Valley. The Stevensville Museum is seeking donations of art and jewelry. Call Ruth at 777-3201 or Stacey at 777-5126 to make arrangements to donate art and jewelry.

North Valley Pachyderm Club
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 5 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be State Representative Nancy Ballance. The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month and is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

K of C spaghetti dinner
The Knights of Columbus Council 6130 will hold their final First Friday dinner event for the summer this coming Friday, June 5 from 5 to 6:45 p.m. at St. Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th St. Hamilton, serving an Italian Spaghetti Dinner with all the fixings. The “all you can eat” meal consists of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, homemade French bread, vegetable, dessert and soft beverage. The price for the meal is $10.00 per person; children under nine eat free so bring the kids! As a special offer a family of four or more (2 adults and 2 or more children) will eat for $35.00. Wine can be purchased separately. For information contact Nick Hooper at 381-1200.

First Friday at NV Library
Expand your musical repertoire! Enjoy the unique music of Missoula’s own Kappa Oie on Friday, June 5, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Kappa is a delightful, talented singer-songwriter who truly understands how to interact with her audience. Her songs lift; her voice soars. Oie has an incredibly powerful yet sweet voice and her lyrics are resonant, thoughtful messages. Kappa Oie has entertained thousands of pleased ears in Australia and is most certainly destined for great things. Don’t miss this performance which is part of the June First Friday celebration sponsored by Stevensville Main Street Association. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.

First Friday in Hamilton
Downtown Hamilton will celebrate the first Friday in June with an “outdoor recreation” theme this Friday, June 5, from 5 to 8 p.m., with activities and demonstrations presented by more than a dozen groups. The event is hosted by the Hamilton Downtown Association, as part of their monthly First Friday activities.
Hamilton’s Main Street will be closed between Second and Third Streets, to make room for groups ranging from Trout Unlimited to Ravalli County Public Health, according to HDA Coordinator Russ Lawrence.
“It’s a chance to bring what we love about the Bitterroot to downtown Hamilton,” said Lawrence. “We want that block of Main Street to be a microcosm of everything that goes on outdoors, whether it’s on trails, streams, roads, or rivers.”
Exhibitors will set up at 5 p.m., with flycasting demos and lessons, water safety information, archery, and Smokey Bear himself helping the Forest Service promote their “bear aware” safety materials. Other exhibitors will have information and activities related to the Lake Como and Bitterroot Classic triathlons, urban forestry, youth activities, cycling, skiing, rockhounding, and more.
At 6 p.m., the “Out on the Townie First Friday Bike Brigade” will gather at Third and Main for a leisurely ride along many of Hamilton’s marked cycle routes, led by Jenny West. Riders of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate, and bicycle decorations and costumes are encouraged. Helmets are required.
Downtown businesses will be open extended hours in celebration of June’s First Friday, and many will be hosting in-store events or offering specials, including live music and refreshments.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the HDA at (406) 360-9124, or email hamiltondowntownassociation@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 6

Darby Trail Cleanup
You’re invited to help the Ravalli County Weed District, Darby Silver Tops, Darby Trail Committee, Bitterroot National Forest and Montana Department of Agriculture in cleaning up the Darby Trail on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet at the east end of Miles Avenue, Darby (follow the signs). It’s a Ravalli County Weed District “Adopt A Trail” project. Free lunch provided and prizes to be given away. If interested RSVP to Ravalli County Weed District, 777-5842.

Touch A Truck benefit
Bear Mountain Playground will be holding a Touch A Truck Event for area children and their families on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Super 1 parking lot in Stevensville. Kids will be allowed to climb on, in and over participating vehicles while raising funds for Bear Mountain Playground. Over 200 kids came out to the Super 1 parking lot last fall to participate and support Bear Mountain Playground. More than 23 businesses and individuals with a total of 34
different vehicles joined together as a community to provide a great day of family fun for all ages. Kids sat on dirt bikes, in the buckets of tractors, tested sirens, air horns, lights and levers and sat in the seats of all the big rigs. Touch a Truck is a great opportunity for the community to come together and visit with the people who protect, build, service and play in our community. To learn more about Bear Mountain Playground, visit the website, www.bearmountainplayground.com.

Sunday, June 7

Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living hosts Rebecca Lellek presenting “Love Is For Giving” on Sunday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Rebecca is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and owns Hypnotherapy For Wholeness in Hamilton. Special music with LeGrande Harvey. Refreshments and lively conversation follow at 11:15. Come early for Meditation at 9:30 a.m. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton. For further information call Dave at 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.

Stevensville Playhouse Pint Night
The Bitter Root Brewery in Hamilton is hosting a family friendly fundraising event for the Stevensville Playhouse on Sunday, June 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. Come enjoy good company, great beer, bluegrass music by The Bitterroot String Band and others. Raffle tickets for half a beef will be available.

Monday, June 8

Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Egg Pockets or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Mac & cheese, peas & carrots, apples, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Muffins or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Sloppy Joes, fresh veggies, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches, chips, peach cups, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Churros or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; no lunch served.

Rotary Club
Annette O’Leary from O’Leary’s Kitchen and Mary Bricker from Sweet Root Farm will be the speakers at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, June 8 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public. For further information call 363-2960.

Tuesday, June 9

Sapphire Quilters
The Sapphire Quilters will meet Tuesday, June 9 (second Tuesday) at 6:30 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center. This month’s guest will be Sharon Renfro from the Bitterroot Quilters Guild of Hamilton and will be presenting a trunk show of her quilt treasures. All quilters from beginner to expert are welcome. Come visit and meet some great people! For more info call Judi at 363-4676.

Stevi school board
The regular meeting of the Stevensville School Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

Wednesday, June 10

Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 406 Buck, Stevensville. Featured speaker at 2 p.m. will be Mr. Bitterroot with a presentation and history of the Bitterroot flower. This is a great opportunity for visitors to meet all the members, learn about Bitterroots, have fun and join a great group.