Wednesday, November 4
Stevensville Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, November 4 at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck, Stevensville. The program will be led by Sue Burrows, NGC on “Celebrating Veterans”…the history of Stevensville Veterans Park and the Blue Star Memorial. All are welcome.
Spiritual Masters Video Series
A showing of “Brother Sun, Sister Moon,” a full-length biopic movie highlighting the life of St. Francis of Assisi, will take place Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 N. 1st Street, Hamilton (north of Sears). The movie follows the story of Francesco, a boy who renounces his wealthy upbringing to serve God. He is joined by Clare, a beautiful woman who is also sympathetic to the plight of the poor. He was an extraordinarily complex and difficult figure whose effect on his contemporary society was electrifying. Even today, many people are moved by his visionary message of universal tolerance.
Thursday, November 5
Christmas Share Tree Chair-ity
The Christmas Share Tree Chair-ity Silent Auction chairs are now hanging from the rafters in the Blacksmith Brewery until Wednesday, November 4. The bid sheet is on the north wall in the Brewery for people to continue bidding. On Thursday and Friday, November 5 and 6, the chairs will be on display at Lutzenhiser Jewelry in Stevensville, where the final opportunity to bid will be at a Gala Art Auction on First Friday, November 6, at 8 p.m. It is important to note that 100% of the money paid for these chairs will be used to purchase Christmas gifts of warm clothes and boots for Stevensville children. The donations are tax deductible.
Friday, November 6
Smart driver class
The Stevensville Senior Center, located at 100 Mission Street, will host an all new four-hour Smart Driver Class, (formerly ’55 Alive’) on Friday, November 6 from 1 to 5 p.m. While this safe driving strategies class is designed for drivers age 50 and over, all drivers are welcome. This course brings you up to date with the latest changes in Montana traffic laws and vehicle safety technology. There are no written exams or driving tests and, Montana mandates insurance discounts for qualified graduates. The class fee is $15.00 for AARP members; $20.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is advised. For registration, call the Stevensville Senior Center at 777-5681. For further information, call Thom Ainsworth at 369-0149.
North Valley Pachyderm Club
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, November 6, at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Dr Kate Vandemoer, Terry Backs and Christopher Chavasse. They will be talking about the CSKT Water Compact effects and the lawsuit. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
Holly Jolly Show and Sale
You are invited to the Holly Jolly Artisan show and sale at the Daly Mansion November 6-8. Start your Christmas shopping early when you visit all three floors of the Mansion where 35 vendors of fine quality handcrafted items will be located. From stunning jewelry to knitted caps to whimsical metal sculpture, there is something for everyone! The Mansion will be decorated for the season and the Mansion volunteers will be serving taco soup and sandwiches from “Hattie’s Kitchen.” You can even take home some kettle corn and delicious baked goods. Hours are Friday 12 to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $3 per adult and kids 12 & under are free. For more information call 363-6004 Ext. 2#.
Hamilton First Friday in Hamilton
Hamilton’s First Friday celebration this week builds on the success of past artRAGEOUS events, with artists showing their work in numerous locations, and a three-day “dine-around” promotion, featuring locally-raised lamb and pork.
Many downtown locations will feature one-night “pop-up galleries” Friday evening, featuring local artists, in addition to exhibitions at downtown galleries. The art on display will run the gamut from fine art to quilts, with live music in some locations. Downtown businesses will be open extended hours on Friday to accommodate those who wish to browse all the exhibitions.
The “Dine-Around” celebrates the culinary arts, featuring local meats and cheeses with unique menus prepared by chefs at ten Bitterroot Valley restaurants, including: Bitterroot Brewery, Blodgett Canyon Cellars, Bouilla, Mineshaft Pasty Co., Mission Bistro (Stevensville), Moose Creek BBQ, Signal Grill, Spice of Life, Taste of Paris, and the Wild Mare in Corvallis.
The special menus will be available Friday and Saturday, November 6-7, and Sunday if supplies of local ingredients remain. Call ahead to learn what each restaurant is offering.
For more information on the First Friday celebration, call the Hamilton Downtown Association at (406) 360-9124.
Christmas Share Tree benefit
The Stevensville Christmas Share Tree program together with the Stevensville High School Thespian Troupe is hosting “An Evening Out” fundraiser dinner and entertainment on Friday, November 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church located at 402 Church Street in Stevensville. Dinner includes salad, chicken Alfredo, broccoli and dessert. Tickets are $17 per person, $30 per couple or $40 for a family of four. Make checks payable to First Baptist Church with Share Tree in the memo line. For more information and/or tickets, call Linda Page at 406-214-1839.
NVPL First Friday
Talented musician Russell Perri will be performing live music at the North Valley Public Library’s First Friday event on November 6 at 6 p.m. in the community room. Russell is a singer, pianist, performer, producer, composer, and teacher who has been in the music industry for over 40 years. This is a free family event and with light refreshments and great music! Enjoy all the fun that Stevensville has to offer during First Friday and make sure you don’t miss out on this highlight of the night. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Dances of Universal Peace
The Dances of Universal Peace will take place on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 N. First Street, Suite C (north of Sears), Hamilton, to sing and dance together. Beginners are welcome, simple circle dances and live music. This is a scent-free event which encourages both inner and outer peace and welcomes all folks. $3 donation. See dancesofuniversalpeacena.org or call Star, 546-5344, for more information.
Saturday, November 7
Florence bazaar
Florence Carlton Community Church will hold its annual bazaar on Saturday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 20075 Old Hwy 93, just north of Carlton Creek Road, 3 miles north of Florence. There will be homemade lunch items, baked goods, craft items and a silent auction. Pony rides will be available from 12 to 2 p.m. (weather permitting). Bring your friends!
WMERR open house
Western Montana Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation is hosting an open house and tack sale on Saturday, November 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1252 Willow Creek Road, Corvallis. Stop by to visit and find a saddle, bridle, halter, horse themed salt and pepper shaker, etc. that you just can’t live without! If you have clean, lightly used tack you would like to donate, contact Shannon Alexander at 360-8473, email saigeshannon@gmail.com or Barb Harriott, 531-9238, email montanabarb@icloud.com.
Gardening talk
Molly Hackett, author of “Dirty Fingernails,” will be presenting a talk on the virtues of Winter Mulching on Saturday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at The O’Hara Commons & Sustainability Center, 111 S. Fourth Street, Hamilton. Mulch serves many benefits for overwintering plants in our northern climate, especially as our region frequently undergoes alternate freeze and thaw cycles during the winter months. Molly will be sharing the details of when to apply mulches for winter protection and what materials to use. Molly’s talks are always power packed with information. Bring pen and paper and questions. For more information email: oharacommons@gmail.com or call 406-369-6451.
Saturday Bingo
Hamilton Senior Center will be hosting a Special Saturday Bingo on November 7. Doors open at 12 noon, games start at 1 p.m. Paper cards will be used. Free refreshments. Must be 18 to play. Call Cathy at 375-9276 for information.
Book signing
Local author Mario Locatelli will be signing his latest book, “Friends in High Places,” on Saturday November 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chapter One Bookstore in Hamilton. The event is free and open to the public. Call 363-5220 for more information.
Spiritual Music Jam Session
Enjoy an uplifting, upbeat afternoon of song! Lynne McCormick, an accomplished guitar musician, will lead a free-style sing-along where individuals find harmonic compliment. Having fun singing is the goal. No music background is necessary to enjoy these harmonic melodies. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 N. 1st Street, Hamilton (north of Sears). For more information visit CSLBitterroot.org.
Bluegrass Hootenanny
The Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association is sponsoring an old-time Bluegrass Hootenanny and Fundraiser for the Stevensville Playhouse on Saturday, November 7 from 1 to 5 p.m. The event will feature many musicians of all ages performing. Admission $5 or under 12 free. More info at 821-3777 or www.mtbluegrass.com.
Knights of Columbus dinner
The Knights of Columbus Council 6130 will begin their monthly dinners on Saturday, November 7 with an “all you can eat” Italian Spaghetti Dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Pastoral Center located at 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. This is an excellent opportunity to get out of the house and let someone else do the cooking for you. The menu will be spaghetti, meatballs, salad, homemade French bread, vegetable, dessert and soft beverage. Cost is $10 per person; children under nine eat free so bring the kids! As a special offer a family of 4 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.
Marine Corps Birthday
You are cordially invited to attend the celebration of the 240th Marine Corps Birthday with Marines and friends of the Bitterroot Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League. The event will be held on Saturday, November 7 at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd Street, Hamilton, starting with a no-host cocktail hour at 6 p.m. There will be a brief ceremony commencing at 7 p.m., followed by a dinner of either prime rib or chicken, topped off with Marine Corps Birthday cake. Dancing follows with the Hired Hand band.
The Guest of Honor is Marine Butch Waddill, a member of our community, who recently received the Silver Star for Valor during the Vietnam War in a ceremony conducted by Sen. Tester.
The price per person is $25. Reservations and tickets should be purchased in advance. For questions and reservations, contact Wayne Mooney by phone at 642-3871 or 381-0387, or by email at mooney.irish@gmail.com. Reservations should be made no later than November 2.
This celebration is for all Marines and is open to everyone.
Sunday, November 8
Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living hosts Lynne McCormick from Bozeman presenting “Power vs Force” on Sunday, November 8 at 10 a.m. Enjoy a morning of great music, sharing, and inspiration as CSL continues a month of practicing gratitude. Refreshments and 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.
Turkey shoot
The Corvallis American Legion Post #91 is hosting their first ever Turkey Shoot on Sundays, November 8 and 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. just south of Sheafman Creek Road (watch for the signs). This event is part of the post’s celebration of Veterans Day.
The receipts from the fair booth this year were a little down due to the weather. So the Corvallis American Legion Post #91 needs another fundraiser to make it through the year. A Turkey Shoot was suggested so the legion is off and running with the idea. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to the post’s programs. For example, to send one delegate to Boys State it costs the post $250. This year the Post is hoping to send seven. Each flag that flies over the Corvallis Veterans Memorial costs the post $500. Usually two per year are needed. Each uniform for the Honor Guard costs around $300. The Honor Guard conducts Military Honors at veterans’ funerals here in the valley and at the Western Montana Veterans Cemetery in Missoula. On top of that the Post doesn’t have a permanent home to display historical memorabilia.
Admission to the Turkey Shoot is free and open to the public. Participants can bring their own 12 gauge shotgun or you can use the post’s shotgun. Do not bring any ammo! All ammo will be supplied. Concessions will be available during the shoot. There will be a shotgun raffle and a rifle raffle at the end of the last day of shooting. For every round you buy for the Turkey Shoot you will get a ticket for the raffles. So come early and shoot all day.
Prizes include turkeys, hams, slabs of bacon, and more. All shotguns will be cleared on and off the range by the safety officers. For more information call Doug Mason at 546-4244.
Accordion club
Dance to the Five Valley Accordians – polka, waltz, two-step and more – on Sundays, November 8 and November 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Rustic Hut in Florence. $3 for members, $4 at the door. Everyone welcome. Come get your exercise the fun way! Helenj4318@hotmail.com for more info.
Monday, November 9
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Waffles or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Turkey sandwiches, fresh veggies, apricots, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Muffins or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Chalupas with lettuce & salsa, Spanish rice, oranges, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Chicken & Noodles, tossed salad, grapes, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Pancake on a stick or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Tater-tot Casserole, green beans, pears, bread & butter, milk
Friday: No School – Professional Development Day.
Rotary Club
Joe Byrne, Site Coordinator for the Hamilton Keystone After School and Summer Program, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, November 9 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.
Green Thumbs Up
The Green Thumbs Up Garden Club will meet Monday, November 9 at 2 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. Cheryl Diesen of Sunrise Garden Supply will talk about hydroponics, giving a brief history and description of this soil-less method of growing plants, including the benefits of indoor/outdoor organic gardening without the use of soils. GTU meetings are free and open to the public, and GTU members are invited to participate in the free table by bringing seeds, books, or garden-related items to share with other members. For more information, call Carol at 363-2403.
Drum Circle
African Drum Circle will be held Monday, November 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Bring your drum, rattles, and other instruments and be part of the fun. No drums? No worries, there are instruments to share. Drum Circle meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at The Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 N. 1st Street (north of Sears). For information, contact Jerry at 381-7220 (jelb229@aol.com).
Tuesday, November 10
SHS Veteran’s Day Program
Stevensville Schools will host the annual Veteran’s Day program on Tuesday, November 10 at 2:30 p.m. in the high school gym to honor all who have served our nation. This year’s keynote speaker will be Everett Headley. Also on the program will be singing by the elementary, junior high, and high school, as well as music played by the SHS band. All active service men and women and the public are invited to attend. All veterans are encouraged to attend and have a place of distinction at the assembly. Any questions may be directed to Brian Gum at 777-5481 ext. 132.
Sapphire Quilt Club
The Sapphire Quilt Club will meet Tuesday, November 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center In Stevensville. The program for November will be a round robin of at least 3 people teaching how to make some little gifts for Christmas giving. Come join the fun and meet some great fun people. All welcome from novice to expert quilter. Call Julie at 777-7874 or Rebecca at 273-2050 for more info.
Stevi school board
The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.
Intro to I Ching
I Ching is a 3,000 year old Chinese text used for divination and self-awareness. Come and learn how to interpret I Ching readings to enhance and set intentions. This class is offered Tuesday, November 10 (every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Carriage House, 310 N. Fourth Street, Hamilton. For more information call Jim at 360-1915.
Wednesday, November 11
Game Night
First Baptist Church is hosting a Potluck/Board Game Night on Wednesday November 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the fellowship hall located at 402 Church Street, Stevensville. Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share for an evening of fun, family-oriented board games. For more information, contact Beth Perkins at 207-5748.
Caregiver class
Are you caring for a loved one and/or in the caregiving profession? Join with others at The White Stone Center, 120 S. 5th, Suite 101, in Hamilton on Wednesday, November 11 to honor and recharge yourself during National Caregivers Month. The Center is offering an informative, interactive workshop, Caregiver 101 – The Care and Feeding of the Caregiver, from 12 to 12:45 p.m. taught by Diana Schmeling RN, a nurse with thirty years of practice who experienced burnout as a Hospice nurse in 1997. You will learn the top ten steps to remain fully focused in your caregiving without jeopardizing your own health. Suggested fee is $3.00. Limited to 15 – pre-register with Diana at 381-2647.
Veteran’s Day observance
The Annual Veteran’s Day Observance Ceremony will be held Wednesday, November 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, in Hamilton. In honor of our veterans, Ravalli County Museum hosts an annual observance at the Doughboy with the laying of the wreaths by veterans organizations and Auxiliaries. This will also be the last day to see the WWII exhibit. For more information, call the Museum at 363-3338 or visit online at www.ravallimuseum.org.
Livestock disease planning meeting
Brucellosis, foot and mouth disease and avian influenza are some of the diseases which pose a risk to the livestock industry in Montana. The need for a statewide plan will be discussed on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at the Corvallis Fire Hall on Woodside Cutoff Road.
These diseases can reach pandemic levels unless identified early and emergency measures are implemented. Animals within a designated circumference of an infected animal must be destroyed and the bodies handled in and disposed of in an approved manner. Montana is one of the few livestock-producing states which does not have a plan.
The featured speaker will be Jeanne M. Rankin, DVM. Dr. Rankin joined the Montana Department of Livestock in November, 2004, where she served as assistant state veterinarian and acting state veterinarian where she oversaw disease reporting, foreign animal disease response and emergency preparedness. Since 2012, Dr. Rankin has also served as a director for the Montana Veterinary Medical Association.
For more information contact Al Pernichele, 961-1509.
Zen Buddhism class
A class on the fundamental teachings of the Buddha as taught by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh including exercises of mindful breathing, listening, walking, eating; the Eightfold Path with the basic teaching on Mindfulness; the Five Precepts for living in the world; and the Heart Sutra meets 2nd and 4thWednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m. led by Jill Davies (642-3601). Free will offerings accepted. The Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, north of Sears in Hamilton.