Wednesday, April 20
SAFE ‘Take Back the Night’
The Eleventh Annual Take Back the Night will be held on Wednesday, April 20 to raise awareness about the issue of sexual violence in our community, and promote healthy, safe relationships. Take Back the Night will begin at Hamilton’s Legion Park on Second Street at 7 p.m. From there, participants will walk to the Main Street Bridge and Bitterroot River for a short tribute to survivors, inspiration and refreshments. Take Back the Night marches and rallies are held throughout the world each year to advocate for the rights of everyone to feel safe from violence and inspire communities to take a stand against rape and sexual assault. Every 107 seconds, another sexual assault occurs in US. One out of every six American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month – a time to honor our experiences and join our voices to uplift equality. For more information about this free event, call Jamie at 363-2793. If you or someone you know needs support as a result of sexual violence, call the SAFE Crisis Line at 363-4600 for 24-hour, confidential help.
Abraham-Hicks Experiential Study Group
Learn and practice the science behind developing the capacity to accept our greater selves in a study group that will use the teachings from Abraham-Hicks, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and others to experience the amazing power of deliberate intent. Bring questions about creating the life you want. Donations accepted. The group will meet Wednesday, April 20 (ongoing, meets each Wednesday evening except first Wednesday of each month) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the White Stone Center, 120 S. Fifth Street, Suite 101. Contact Z’eva Singer MA, LCPC at 406-544-8604 or Dave Schultz RScP at 406-381-2355 for information.
Thursday, April 21
Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 21, at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Potluck dinner is served at 6:30 and the general meeting starts at 7 p.m. This month’s speaker is member Jan Bullock who will describe the challenges and adventures she experienced as a veterinary technician for over 20 years at the Iditarod Sled Dog Races. In addition, 2016 trail project locations and dates will be presented along with upcoming trail rides. Guests are welcome, and if you are interested in riding or hiking on our valley’s beautiful trails, or helping to clear and maintain those trails, this group is for you. For more information, call Karen at 961-0101 or check the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.
Homeschool History Fair
The 3rd Annual Homeschool History Fair will be held Thursday, April 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. This is a free community event at which history and fun go hand in hand when the kids from the Bitterroot Homeschoolers gather together, in full costume, to present historical characters for this fun family night. For more information call 363-3338.
Friday, April 22
Florence Church rummage sale
Florence Carlton Community Church will hold its annual rummage sale on Friday, April 22 and Saturday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2007 Old Highway 93, halfway between Florence and Lolo. Donations gladly accepted on the 20th and 21st. For more information call Colleen at 240-1504.
Book sale
A Big Spring Book Sale will be held at the Community Room of the North Valley Public Library, Main Street, Stevensville, on Friday and Saturday, April 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Huge selection, as always, and to all who have come to the sales previously, be assured that there will be many boxes of fiction and non-fiction books that have not been offered before. To new customers, you will be amazed at the variety of authors and the many kinds of stories that you’ll find. Come early for the best selection.
Recycled Art Show
Art City’s 18th Annual Recycled Art Show will open on Earth Day, Friday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. As a celebration of Earth Day, for the past 18 seasons, local artists have created their visions from discarded materials, junk and found objects. Often a sense of humor is involved, often the final piece is fine art. The main season for Art City kicks off with this show. The objects d’art will be on display through the month of May in the historic building at 407 Main Street, Hamilton. For more information call 363-4764.
Museum exhibit opening
A new exhibit, “Tyler Bradt – Off the Edge” will open Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. The lens is on Tyler Bradt, extreme athlete, adventurer, world record holder and filmmaker who was raised in Stevensville. Learn how he navigates life, seeking ultimate experience and connections, focusing awareness on culture, the environment and sustainability. The exhibit will run through October 13. Call 363-3338 for more information.
Saturday, April 23
Diabetes conference
The Providence Medical Group Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition Center will sponsor a conference for diabetes education on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Broadway Building at Providence St. Patrick Hospital. The conference, entitled Targeting Type 1 Diabetes, is open to anyone with type 1 diabetes (children and adults) and support persons such as parents, grandparents, baby sitters, day care providers, school nurses, spouses and partners. The conference will provide education and support to people living with type 1 and their families. The conference includes fun activities with learning opportunities, networking, expert lectures and exhibits. Provider-led games, both indoor and outdoor, will teach children as young as 4 years old about how to cope with the disease in everyday life. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Speakers will include providers from the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Nutrition Center including dietitians, pharmacists, physician assistants and endocrinologists.
Watershed Fair
On Saturday, April 23, to acknowledge Earth Day the Lolo Watershed Group will be hosting a Watershed Fair from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lolo Community Center on Lolo’s south side (west side of Highway 93). This event features refreshments, live music, face painting and raffles. The Lolo Watershed Group is a community-based nonprofit organization working to preserve and enjoy the Lolo Watershed. Come see their body of work, view the current work plan, meet the Board of Directors and reacquaint yourself with this group. Admission is free. Many diverse resource organizations will be there, offering information and fun hands-on activities for all ages. For more information contact Michele Landquist, 273-2363.
Farmers market vendor training
Hamilton Farmers Market Co-op new vendor training will take place Saturday, April 23. If you are interested in being a vendor for the 25th season and you live in Ravalli County and your crafts are created using the Made in Montana.com guidelines or your produce is grown in Ravalli County from non GMO seeds, call 961-0004 for training time and location, booth fee details and a new vendor info packet. The market opens May 7.
Lincoln-Reagan Luncheon
Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will host the Lincoln Reagan Day Luncheon on Saturday, April 23 at the Victor Steakhouse. Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Ryan Zinke will be the keynote speakers. For more information or to buy tickets, call 777-5120.
Special needs prom
Hamilton Christian Academy’s new club, Students Reaching out and Volunteering or SRV, is hosting a free prom for special needs friends ages 12-21 as well as their families and support people. A Promtastic Evening will be held Saturday, April 23 at 6 p.m. at 778 Grantsdale Road with a red carpet, photo booth, food and a quiet activity in addition to a well chaperoned dance area. To register call 363-4534. Limited space available.
Square dance
Boots ‘n Calico Square Dance Club will hold a dance on Saturday, April 23 at the Golden Age Hall, 727 S. 5th, Hamilton. Barry Bartlette will do the calling. Pre-rounds will be from 7 to 7:30 p.m. followed by a mainstream dance from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 24
Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living hosts Jacqueline Locke presenting “Oneness: Abundant Connection” on Sunday, April 24 at 10 a.m. Enjoy a morning of great music, sharing, and inspiration as April’s theme of “Kinship With All Life” continues. Children’s program provided. Special music with Luanne Cathey. Come early for Meditation at 9:30 a.m. Potluck at 11:30. Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy delightful conversation in a loving community. 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.
Accordion jam
Five Valley Accordion Jam and Dance will be held Sunday, April 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Rustic Hut in Florence. Cost is $3 for members, $4 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. Call Helen at 406-369-1839 for more information.
Monday, April 25
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Pancakes or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch- Pizza, peas & carrots, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Bagels & cream cheese or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Taco salad, chips & salsa, oranges, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk, Lunch – Tuna salad sandwich, taters, apricots, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – French toast or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Spaghetti, tossed salad, grapes, bread & butter, milk
Friday: Breakfast – Breakfast pizza or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Chicken Tenders, corn, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.
Celebrate Islam Week
Muslims are your neighbors and friends. When rhetoric inflamed by local, national or global issues unfairly targets them, they deserve your support. SALAM, Standing Alongside America’s Muslims, is a Missoula-based group formed to push back against the hate and fear that unfortunately dominates today’s discourse about the world’s second-largest religion, with 1.5 billion followers. To highlight local support, SALAM is hosting Celebrate Islam Week in Missoula, April 25-30.
A dinner and discussion will be held Monday, April 25 at 5 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. India Curry House will cater a $10 meal. Muslims from four countries will give short presentations, followed by discussions at tables. Seats are limited. To reserve a place, go to salammissoula@gmail.com. Cash or checks preferred.
“The Muslims Are Coming” screens Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Hellgate High School auditorium. The documentary follows Muslim comedians around the country as they perform and explore Islam and Islamophobia. The film will be followed by audience discussion. Parental discretion advised.
UM Arabic instructor Samir Bitar will give the keynote talk at a Thursday panel discussion at Urey Lecture Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Bring your questions for Samir and three other panelists.
Celebrate Islam Week’s last event is on Saturday at 7 p.m. Congregation Har Shalom will host Dances of Universal Peace, using music and themes from Judaism, Islam and Christianity as well as Rumi poetry. No musical or dance experience is required!
For more information, go to www.facebook.com/SALAMMissoula. Jeannette Rankin Peace Center is a co-sponsor of the events.
Moose presentation
The Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association will be hosting a presentation by researcher Nick DeCesare on Monday, April 25 at 7 p.m. at the Bitterroot River Inn. Nick is a research biologist from FWP and is working on a statewide Moose research study. He is in his third year of a 10-year study and will present some of his preliminary results. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend. For further information, contact Tony at 381-0587.
Tuesday, April 26
Republican Women’s Club
The Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, April 26 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be Republican candidates running for State Legislature: Fred Thomas, SD 44; Ed Greef, HD 88; Nancy Ballance, HD 87; Ron Ehli, HD 86. The majority of the meeting will be devoted to HD 85 incumbent Theresa Manzella and her opponent, Scott Ralston. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.
Corvallis levy info meeting
There will be an informational meeting about the Corvallis School District levy on Tuesday, April 26 at 5 p.m. in the Corvallis High School Library. The school district superintendent and a number of school board members will be on hand to explain the proposed levy and answer questions. The election is on May 3rd. Corvallis residents are encouraged to come and find out more about the levy.
Wednesday, April 27
Zen Buddhism
A Zen Buddhism class will be held Wednesday, April 27 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 N. First Street, Suite C in Selway Commons, Hamilton. The class will focus 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. The class meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings and is led by Jill Davies (642-3601). Donations accepted.
DPL Conversations that Matter
Conversations that Matter will be held Wednesday, April 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Darby Community Public Library. Lowell Jaeger, poet, editor and professor at Flathead Valley Community College, will facilitate a community discussion using poetry as the springboard for discussion. Jaeger uses stimulating short pieces of literature to generate lively, thoughtful, engaging conversations concerning topics important to our everyday lives. These guided discussions honor diverse perspectives and are a great way to bring people together for an hour of shared thoughts and surprising insights. Participants often rediscover how pleasing a meaningful conversation can be. And how much fun! For more information go to darbylibrary.net or contact the Library by phone at 821-4771.
Thursday, April 28
Grief Institute
Nationally renowned clinician and author, Dr. John (Jack) Jordan, will be the keynote speaker at Tamarack Grief Resource Center’s 12th Annual Grief Institute on April 28th and 29th. Nearly 200 care professionals from the region will gather in Missoula for this inspirational two-day conference. Joan Nye, Chair of the Montana Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, explains, “It is a gift to have Dr. Jack Jordan, a cutting-edge leader in the field of suicide bereavement, come to Montana to train our state’s clinicians for their work with suicide loss survivors. This type of bereavement therapy rarely is taught.”
The 2016 Grief Institute will offer two separate day-long trainings: “Suicide Bereavement Clinician Training Program,” by Dr. Jack Jordan will be offered on Thursday, April 28. “Creative & Inclusive Approaches to Grief,” by Alesia K. Alexander will be the topic on Friday, April 29. Alexander offers a unique approach of addressing how inequalities in race, gender, and sexual orientation impact the understanding of grief and loss.
Grief Institute will be held at Providence St. Patrick Hospital. The 2016 Institute is presented by Tamarack Grief Resource Center and premier sponsor, the Montana Chapter, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, with support from Hospice of Missoula, Hospice Care Foundation, Montana Department of Health and Human Services, Missoula City-County Health Department, Partners In Home Care, Rocky Mountain Hospice, and Walla Walla University. To register, visit www.TamarackGriefResourceCenter.org or call (406) 541-8472.
Tamarack Grief Resource Center (TGRC) strengthens and honors individuals, families and communities throughout their journey with grief. Founded in 2008, TGRC provides year-round grief support and education including bereavement camps, support groups, workshops, counseling, and grief consultations. For more information about TGRC or the upcoming Grief Institute, visit www.TamarackGriefResourceCenter.org.