Wednesday, June 28
Kids’ Writing Workshop
A writing workshop for kids ages 8-14 will be held Wednesday, June 28 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Join local author Patti Holmes for a wonderful story writing project! Patti has published several children’s books that are part of the library’s collection including “Mayzee Mouse in Huckleberry Heaven” and “The Little Toad.”
Grief support lecture
Are you suffering from a loss? Loss of a loved one, a furry companion, a job, a home? Would you like to learn how to support someone that is grieving? Kim Parrow of Tamarack Grief Resource Centre is giving a talk entitled “Support after a Loss” on Wednesday, June 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Grief affects everyone differently. Come and learn about common reactions to loss and how grief responses may differ as well as tips and strategies to move through your own grief and how to support those you love. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Mindfulness talk
A free public talk on “Mindfulness for Challenging Times and Inner Peace” will be presented by Laura Wathen on Wednesday, June 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library meeting room in Hamilton.
Thursday, June 29
Science Club
SpectrUM Summer Science Club for ages 5-18 (younger siblings welcome) will be held Thursday, June 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main, Stevensville. Learn about the magic of chemistry and perform several chemical reaction experiments at this week’s session. For more information call the library at 777-5061.
Band concert
The Bitterroot Community Band presents its first concert of the season on Thursday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bandshell in Claudia Driscoll Park in Hamilton. Admission is free. Enjoy the band’s set of marches, Broadway, classical and popular tunes.
Friday, June 30
Smart Driver Class
An AARP Smart Driver Class (Driver Safety) will be presented on Friday, June 30 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, located at 1200 Westwood Drive in Hamilton. The class starts at 9 a.m. and lasts approximately four hours. While this safe driving strategies class is designed for drivers age 50 and over, all drivers are welcome. The class fee is $15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non-members. There are no written exams or driving tests. Montana mandates an insurance discount for qualified graduates. Pre-registration is advised. To sign up, contact Jones-Korman Insurance at 363-6583 or, for further information, call Bob Graler, Instructor, at 381-4428.
Sunday, July 2
Center for Spiritual Living
“Let Freedom Sing” by Rev. Yvonne Cottrell, a CSL Minister from Shining Mountains CSL in Kalispell will start off this month’s theme of ‘Spiritual Living through Open Communication’ by sharing about how to live from the freedom of the soul, create the songs we sing, and harmonize with life at the Sunday Service on July 2 at 9:30 a.m. at 328 Fairgrounds Road (across from Hamilton High School at First Christian Church). Hear these inspiring ideas, sing uplifting songs, then stay afterwards for refreshments and conversation at 10:30 a.m. Meditation is at 9 a.m. For further information, call Dave Schultz at 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.
Wednesday, July 5
Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Member Susan Nelson will speak on “Keeping Bees.” For club information, contact Sue at 369-0406.
Stevi ‘top citizens’ selection meeting
Past winners of Stevensville Civic Club “top citizen” awards are invited to attend this year’s selection meeting for Stevensville’s top citizens on Wednesday, July 5 at 1 p.m. at the community room of the North Valley Public Library. Nominations will be considered and selections will be made for this year’s awards. Winners will be honored at the Creamery Picnic Garden Party on Wednesday, August 2 on the lawn of Bransby Law Firm. A social hour with punch and cookies will begin at 6 p.m. with the citizens formally honored at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 6
Publishing presentation
“Publishing in the Modern Age” will be presented on Thursday, July 6 at 6 p.m. at the North Valley Pubic Library.
They say that everyone has a book in them. Have you written a book that you want published but do not know where to start? Building on the popular “Chocolate and Authors” program, North Valley Library invites you to come here three local authors share their experiences and their tips on publishing.
Bitterroot author Eric Scott Fischl writes novels of speculative historical fiction and the supernatural. His book “Dr. Potter’s Medicine Show” is published by Watkins Media.
Brandon Griffin is the author of the self-published science fiction book, “The Books of Azric: The Beginning.” Brandon is a member of the Friends of the North Valley Public Library.
Pam Morris’ book “Smitten Image,” published by Simon and Schuster, is a rollicking fantasy/romance. Pam is a librarian at North Valley Public Library.
Stay tuned for “How to write a romance” in August.
The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Friday, July 7
Origami with Paul
Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into wonderful shapes such as the crane and the lotus flower. Paul, a talented North Valley Public Library teen patron, is giving a hands-on class to practice or learn origami on Friday, July 7 at 2 p.m. This class is most suited to adults and children 7 and over. Origami paper supplied. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library on 777-5061.
Darby All-Alumni Reunion
Darby School is excited to host what they hope to be the first annual all-alumni reunion. This will take place July 7-8. The event will include a dinner, softball and horseshoe tournaments, and a grand finale at the Bull-O-Rama in Darby. It is open to everyone that attended or graduated from Darby Schools.
The reunion is the result of nine months of hard work and planning from the Alumni Association. The association was formed in early September, and has since decided to plan a reunion to celebrate all former Darby students, while aiming to support current and future students at the school. The main purpose of the organization is to bring alumni together, and support current students through mentorship and donations.
The association is partnering with the class of 1967, which will be hosting its 50th class reunion at the same time. Members are excited at the prospect of an all-alumni reunion. Attending a small school means many members were as close with students a few grades ahead or behind them as those in their own class. An all-alumni reunion gives everyone the chance to reconnect with the larger community that was part of their time at Darby Schools.
Darby Alumni Association hopes the reunion can provide a space for all students connected to Darby to get together, stay in touch and have a good time.
For more information, or to register, contact Shelby Rogala, Community Outreach Coordinator (and Darby Alum ‘08), at srogala@darby.k12.mt.us or 821-3252 ex 1498. You can also stay up to date on Facebook at Darby MT Alumni or website, www.darby.k12.mt.us/community.alumni.
Nez Perce Trail program
A variety of Nez Perce National Historic Trail Interpretive Programs are being hosted this summer at the Lolo Pass Visitor Center, located on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests along the Idaho–Montana state line on Highway 12. From June through September, visitors can enjoy free, family–friendly events which celebrate the Nez Perce National Historic Trail.
On Friday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Chuck Raddon will be presenting “When History Bumps Into Itself on The Lolo Trail.” Raddon is a past President of the Idaho Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation, retired U.S. Forest Service employee, and organizer of the annual Lolo Trail Volunteer Work Week. He is well known and respected for his dedication to preserve and protect the historic trail.
Unlimited Aging Series
As part of the Unlimited Aging Series, Ravalli County Sheriff Steve Holton will speak on “Scams” that are affecting our community and what we can do about it on First Friday, July 7 at 7 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 203 Main (across from the North Valley Library) in Stevensville. Every First Friday, there will be an educational seminar led by professionals, discussing topics of interest to those over 55 years and to some under 55. For more information contact Sue at 369-0408.