Thursday, September 28
Plant food diet class
“Powerful Plant Foods” will be presented on Thursday, September 28 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the O’Hara Commons & Sustainability Center, 111 S. 4th Street, Hamilton. A whole food plant based (WFPB) diet may help people achieve ideal weight and prevent and reverse many chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological disease, stroke, arthritis, and more. Learn science-based information on the best and the worst foods for health and longevity. There will also be a cooking demonstration of several WFPB meals and snacks—come prepared to sample! To pre-register, contact Rebecca Richter, Clean Eating Coach, at 406-546-8091 or montananirvana@gmail.com. Open to adults ages 16+. Registration is $20 per person.
Stevi school board retreat
The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a board retreat on Friday, September 29 starting at 9 a.m. starting in the Music Center Choir Room.
Saturday, September 30
Fault line field trip
On Saturday, September 30, Jeff Lonn will lead an all-day walking field trip to examine the Bitterroot fault along the Coyote Coulee Trail south of Hamilton. This trip will be for people willing to hike about 9 miles and who want to see not only the fault scarp but who also have an interest in learning more about the fascinating geology of this area. Participants will view the Bitterroot fault as it cuts across 15,000-year-old glacial deposits, 15-million-year-old Ancestral Bitterroot River gravels, and the famous 50-million-year-old fault (now inactive) that pulled the Sapphire Mountains off the top of the Bitterroot Mountains. Participation is limited to 25. Email jlonn@mtech.edu or call 363-7753 to reserve a spot. Meet at the Coyote Coulee Trailhead at 9 a.m. on September 30.
When the Lincoln earthquake struck in early July, the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology was in the midst of a study of the Bitterroot Valley’s own active fault. The Bitterroot fault, which runs along the base of the Bitterroot Mountains from Lolo to Darby, was long thought to be inactive until LIDAR imaging, which produces very precise maps of the earth’s surface, showed that the fault offsets the most recent glacial deposits in the Lake Como, Lost Horse, and Victor areas. The fault dropped the valley down and lifted mountains up, and it probably caused many large earthquakes as it did so. In April, MBMG geologists Mike Stickney and Jeff Lonn received a grant from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Program to study the fault’s history and estimate how often large earthquakes might occur along it. They hope to accomplish this through geologic mapping and by comparing fault scarp heights on the different geologic units of different ages. Results of this study will be published next April.
Square Dance
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club is hosting the Missoula Federation Fall Dance on Saturday, September 30. The theme for the dance is “Hunters Ball” and is being called by “The Good Ol’ Boys” Eddie, Ray and Barry. The evening kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with the famous potluck, followed by a brief meeting. Dancing starts at 7:30 and goes until 10 p.m. at the home dance floor at the Golden Age Center, 5th & Baker in Hamilton. Spectators are always welcome.
Sunday, October 1
Center for Spiritual Living
“The Lost Scrolls of Self-Love” with Tamra Fleming is CSL’s Sunday Service presentation on October 1 at 9:30 a.m. at 328 Fairgrounds Road (across from Hamilton High School). Tamra, a 17-year life coach and author of “UpSwing – 80 Mindful Practices to Shift Your Life from Blues to Bliss,” starts off this month’s theme of ‘Spiritual Living through Conscious Relationship’ by sharing the art of transforming our relationship with the Self and others, from suffering to bliss. Come hear these inspiring ideas, participate in uplifting music, 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.
National Life Chain
Give an hour to save a lifetime. Sunday, October 1 marks the 30th anniversary of the National Life Chain. The Bitterroot Valley will participate in this pro-life event in Hamilton from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Christians from all denominations are invited to quietly unite for one hour in silent prayer witness to give a voice to the preborn babies who cannot stand for themselves and give awareness to the sanctity of life. Participants will line both sides of Highway 93 in Hamilton, silently praying and holding signs provided by National Life Chain, joining one million Christians across the nation in supplication to God to change people’s hearts from death to life. Sign in begins at 1:30 p.m. at the registration table in the parking lot of Cornerstone Realty at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Highway 93. You can pick up your signs and receive directions to a location for your group to stand.
For more information, call (406) 273-6595.
Monday, October 2
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Waffles or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Pizza Pasta, mixed veggies, pears, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Bagels & cream cheese or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Tacos with salsa & lettuce, refried beans, oranges, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Chef’s Salad, fresh veggies, apricots, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – Pancake on a stick or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Sloppy Joes, taters, grapes, bread & butter, milk
Friday: Breakfast – Ham Bites or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Sea Wonders, coleslaw, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Rotary Club
Katrina Mendrey of Bike Walk Bitterroot will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, October 2 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, hamilton. Katrina will be speaking about the recent “Fork to Farm Tour” event a 40-mile cycling adventure that visits Bitterroot farms. The meeting is open to the public. For further Rotary Club information call 363-2960.
Stevensville Playhouse auditions
The Stevensville Playhouse will hold auditions for “Annie” on Monday and Tuesday, October 2 and 3, at 7 p.m. There are only seven parts for girls ages 5-14 but many adult parts for both men and woman. Auditions for Sandy (dog) will be held October 3 at 6 p.m. Dress in comfortable clothes and shoes, and be prepared to dance and sing.
Tuesday, October 3
Sons of Norway
Bitterrootdalen Lodge, Sons of Norway, will hold its annual Norwegian Bingo night on Tuesday, October 3 starting at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie in Hamilton. The Lodge will provide pulled pork sandwiches,drinks and service. Members and visitors are invited to bring a salad or dessert as a side dish. All are invited to bring a “White elephant” item to be auctioned off with play money received at the Bingo game. Norwegian Bingo involves continuing play until all cards are filled and play money is distributed with each Bingo.The general public is invited to attend and join the fun. For more information call Jackie Bjergo at 961-4538.
Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot
The monthly meeting of FFB is Tuesday, October 3, at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Social hour is 6 to 7 p.m. with cocktails/dinner optional. Sean Gallagher will be the speaker. Sean has a memorable connection to Montana. His grandfather, an avid trout fisherman, was born and raised here. During the early 1960’s he tutored Sean in all things trout, including the art of fly casting.
Sean’s presentation includes a number of never published photos mixed with images from “Wild Steelhead,” his two-volume, largest ever published steelhead book. It is about the lure, the lore, the tradition, the culture that has evolved around, and the characters he has met while pursuing, steelhead throughout the last 50 years. His book will be raffled with a dedication to the winner. For more info call Dorreen at 363-0744.
Wednesday, October 4
ABC Clinic
The annual Assistance for Business Clinic (ABC) will be held Wednesday, October 4 at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton.
The clinic is hosted by Montana Department of Labor & Industry, Department of Revenue, and Montana Employer Support of the Guard & Reserve, Chamber of Commerce, Job Service Employee Committees (JSEC), and Montana State University. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 363-2400 to register and assure your space.
This hands-on clinic is specially designed to assist new and established employers, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and lawyers by providing a broader understanding and/or steps to implement the latest changes to various law, rules and regulations. Attendees will also receive reference materials including but not limited to the following areas:
§ Apprenticeship & Training
§ Independent Contractor Registration
§ Quick Guide to using SIDES E-Response
§ Unemployment Insurance Employer Handbook
§ Employer Services
§ Employer Posters
§ Federal Bonding Program
§ Federal Tax Incentives
§ Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT)
§ Tip Reporting
Stevi Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club meets every first Wednesday of the month at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. On October 4th members will be “Planning Fall Fundraiser” and sharing tomato recipes. All are welcome. Contact Sue, 369-0406, for more information.