Thursday, October 12
Health Education Series
The Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital health education series is starting on Thursday, October 12 and the classes are held at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital’s Blodgett and Canyon View conference rooms. On October 12, Drs. April Weinberger, Corvallis Family Medicine, Allen “Woody” Jones, Bitterroot Physicians Clinic, and Kati Aiken, Ravalli County Council on Aging, are teaming up for the “Your Health is Important to Us” panel discussion. They will cover how to engage in your health, the importance of a relationship with a compatible healthcare provider and share tips to maximize and simplify accessing medical benefits. This session is part 1 of a two-part series. Save the date for part 2 Take Control of Your Health on Thursday, November 2.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for you to meet some of the many primary care providers, learn about the many benefits of the electronic patient portal MyHealth and an annual wellness visit, and check in with your local diabetic health educator and Ravalli County Council on Aging representatives.
Marcus Daly Medical Staff offers monthly health education classes from October to April. Take this opportunity to meet the medical staff and learn how to become a more active partner in your health care through informative and engaging classes. For information about upcoming classes visit mdmh.org or call 363-2211.
Museum exhibit opening
“Tools of the Trade: The Cron Collection” will open on Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m. at Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. The Crons have been collecting tools most of their lives and have amassed over 250 striking and absorbing examples of the myriad and diverse tools that can fit every necessary function. Come visit with Jane A. and Bob Cron. There will be interpretative materials and images, as well as hands on examples of machinery and tools in motion for folks to try out – kid friendly! View the collection, the remarkable art that is represented by these finely crafted implements, utensils, riggings, and yes, tools.
Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen
The best of the back country always comes in the beauty of the autumn colors! The SPWBCH, an active, work oriented BCH chapter, is looking for members who really want to ride, pack, and clear trails. Even if you don’t own a horse, see what BCH is all about and volunteer to help keep our trails open. The next general meeting will be Thursday, October 12 at 6 p.m. in the Hamilton Forest Service building. Board meeting at 5 p.m. Entrance to building is in the rear. Members will be discussing the newly built Sawtooth bridge, updates on the Sawtooth trail, fall trail rides and events and the 4-H Horse Project. Enjoy refreshments and lots of “trail talk”. For more information contact Mike at 777-4383.
Baroque music concert
Quartet Resound, a period string quartet based in NYC, will give a concert of early Classical music by Mozart and Haydn on Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hamilton. Tickets ($25 general admissionm $10 students) are available at Chapter One Bookstore and at the door.
Here is what the quartet says about their upcoming visit:
“Quartet Resound can’t wait to come to Hamilton! We’ve put together a fun, flexible program for our time in Hamilton focusing on how Mozart and Haydn expressed their view of nature through their music. You’ll hear sounds from the 19th century landscape like birdsong and horn calls embedded in string quartets with the nicknames ‘The Bird’, ‘Sunrise’ and ‘Hunt.’ We’ll also be playing arias from Mozart’s Magic Flute. It’s an opera so colorful and catchy that there was a rush after it’s premiere to arrange and publish the best songs for string quartet in the same way that people today put up covers and mashups of their favorite artists on YouTube. This music is great because the melodies are so memorable that you’ll go home whistling your favorite tunes but it’s also very entertaining for the people that know the opera well because of how clever the arrangements are for the ensemble.”
The concert is sponsored by Bitterroot Baroque. Quarted Resound will be playing all over Hamilton during their time with Bitterroot Baroque including pop-up concerts at Rocky Mountain Labs and Sapphire Lutheran Homes, workshops with students at Corvallis Middle and High Schools, performing at the University of Montana in Missoula, culminating with the evening concert as Bitterroot Baroque’s season opener at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 13
Friends of Fort Owen
Friends of Fort Owen will meet Friday, October 13 at 12 noon at the Stevensville Main Street office. Lunch will be provided so RSVP to Ruth Baker, 777-3201.
Stevensville Playhouse production
The Stevensville Playhouse presents “Annabelle Broom, the Unhappy Witch” on October 13-14, 20-21 and 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. and October 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Annabelle Broom is a non-conformist witch, who’d rather be chic than “shock”! “Annabelle Broom, The Unhappy Witch” is an enchanting musical about a young witch whose love of fashion keeps her in hot water with her elders.
Bucking tradition is always tough but, when you’re a witch and it’s the scaring season, things get even more complicated. Annabelle Broom finds herself in this exact pickle when her heartstrings are tugged by two lost kids in need of a grownup’s assistance. But, as she’s already at odds with her pointy-hatted superiors, Annabelle could lose her haunting card if she doesn’t frighten the youngsters. Placing its protagonist at a crossroads, Eleanor and Ray Harder’s musical explores what happens when doing your job means ignoring your conscience.
Saturday, October 14
Beekeepers
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will be holding its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, October 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hamilton First Assembly of God, 601 W. Main Street (entry in the rear. Bring a non-perishable item as donation to their food bank in appreciation for the use of their space.) As the summer winds down, members will reflect on what worked and what didn’t work this year, and maybe why. Make some notes and/or questions on your hives/colonies to share. There will also be a discussion of what needs to be done to get hives ready for winter. To celebrate the end of summer, there will be a honey tasting. Bring a small jar of honey to share with everyone. There will be a refractometer at the meeting to check your honey’s moisture content. For more information call Timothy Meyer at 907-440-0841.
Fall Frolic
The Sacajawea Center will hold its third annual Fall Frolic event on Saturday, October 14 in Salmon, Idaho. This community event is family friendly and a wonderful way to start an autumn tradition. Each year a new set of pioneer games and crafts are offered. This year you can try your hand at flying circles, ring toss, and stick pull competitions. There will also be pioneer crafts including making a Mountain Man possibles bag and penny spinners. The Center will have a photo booth station for folks to take family pictures and the Salmon Public Library will be providing a story hour in the barn. In case you get hungry from all the playing there will be hot donuts and pioneer chili for sale as well as cider and hot chocolate. Don’t miss the wagon rides down to the pumpkin patch to pick out your carving pumpkin for Halloween. This event is held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sacajawea Center (2700 Main Street in Salmon) and admission is $2 per person. In case of inclement weather things will be moved inside onsite. The Center is always looking for volunteers to help with Fall Frolic – if you have a few hours and would like to join in, give the office a call at 208-756-1188.
Blessing of the Animals
On Saturday, October 14, St. Paul Episcopal Church will hold its annual blessing of the animals at 2 p.m. Bring your pet(s) (or a photograph of them) to St. Paul Episcopal Church located at 600 S. 3rd on the corner of DesMet. You are also asked to donate a can or bag of food to share with the Bitterroot Humane Society. Each participant will receive a medallion of St. Francis as the animals they care for are prayed over.
All animals are welcome. Naturally, dogs and cats will probably be in the majority, but there will be goats, chickens and rabbits as well. All animals must be kept under control, either in a cage or on a leash.
Animals may be brought for adoption or sale as well.
Peace Party
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center invites the entire community to whoop it up at the 2017 Peace Party on Saturday, October 14 at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Appropriate to these times, this year’s theme is “Peace it Together.” You’re invited to wear your party attire and join in an evening of fun-filled mingling. Homestead Organics will offer a gourmet meal with help from local growers and businesses. Beer and wine is included in your ticket as well as a kid’s corner and entertainment by the Shenanigans and the Montana Women’s Chorus. The silent and live auctions offer a variety of fine goods and services reflecting our generous Missoula community, including a cast aluminum, life-size mountain lion and lots more.
Call 543-3955 to donate items or to volunteer. Tickets are $40/individual, $60/couple or $70/family and $10 less for JRPC members—this includes drinks, dinner, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and children’s entertainment. Purchase a table of 10 for just $300 and have your own special celebration with some special treatment. Go to http://jrpc.org/ for more information and to purchase tickets or stop by the Center at 519 S. Higgins, Missoula, or call 543-3955.
NAMI support group
The NAMI Support Group will meet Saturday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 24 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 208 Fairgrounds Road in Hamilton. Call 381-9884 for more information.
Square dance club
Boots & Calico Square Dance Club will be featuring Ray Dunbar as the caller on Saturday, October 14. The dancing starts at 5:30 p.m. with Pre Plus, and Mainstream dancing from 6 to 8 p.m. Round dance music will be provided by Don Scheline. The club dances are at the Golden Age Center at 5th & Baker streets, Hamilton.
Sunday, October 15
Center for Spiritual Living
“That’s My Story” with Lynne McCormick is CSL’s Sunday Service presentation on October 15 at 9:30 a.m. Often the relationship that needs the most attention is the one you have with yourself. Lynne, a 45 year student of metaphysical study, will poke fun at our old patterns and talk about writing a new story to redefine this relationship through affirmations and music. Attend at 328 Fairgrounds Road (across from Hamilton High School) to hear these divine ideas and uplifting songs, then stay around for refreshments and conversation at 10:30 a.m. Meditation is at 9 a.m. For further information, call Dave Schultz 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.
Golden Age October Fest
The Golden Age Club will hold an October Fest Dinner-Dance on Sunday, October 15 at 1 p.m. The dinner will feature traditional German sausage and kraut as the main course, with potato salad, rolls, apple pastry desserts, coffee and apple cider. Other side dishes, salads and desserts will be potluck. The Slightly Famous Jammers will provide some traditional polka and fast waltz music for listening and dancing. Card tables will be available if any guests would like to bring games to play. Music will begin after dinner is completed. Admission is $6.00 per person. The Golden Age Club is a non-smoking and non-alcoholic venue located at 727 S. Fifth Street, Hamilton. Call 363-0142 to make reservations.
Monday, October 16
Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Waffles or Yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Pizza, peas & carrots, pineapple, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Muffins or Yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Taco Salad with chips & salsa, oranges, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or Yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Tuna Salad Sandwich, taters, apricots, bread & butter, milk
Thursday & Friday: MEA Conference – no school.
Rotary Club
Brian McGuire, owner of Willow Mountain Winery, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club on Monday, October 16 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Brian will talk about his new vineyard and business, just north of Corvallis. The meeting is open to the public. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.
Audubon
Bitterroot Audubon’s October 16 meeting will feature a presentation on the ongoing Bitterroot Valley Winter Eagle Project by Kate Stone, Avian Scientist at the MPG Ranch, and Adam Shreading, biologist with the Raptor View Research Institute. Their project uses game cameras and citizen scientists to help document the numbers, distribution and movements of the Bitterroot Valley’s large winter population of Bald and Golden Eagles. Kate and Adam will tell stories of wildlife and people involved in the project, including amazing photos and videos of eagle interactions as well as other species from bobcats to moose captured by the cameras. They will also share ways that interested people can become involved with the project. This presentation is on Monday, October 16 at 7 p.m. at the Bitterroot National Forest Headquarters on Hwy 93 at the north end of Hamilton. The presentation is free, and the public is invited. Enter the building on the west side. Contact Becky Peters, 369-5210, for additional information.
Tuesday, October 17
RCEDA
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 17 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, October 18 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. The meetings are open to the public.
Weed presentation
Learn how to control noxious weeds at the North Valley Public Library on Tuesday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Learn how to identify and control weeds using an integrated weed management plan. If you don’t want certain plants in your garden, come to this free information session presented by Christy Schram of the Ravalli County Weed District to find out the best way to eradicate them from your property. The library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
Thursday, October 19
Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen will host their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 19 at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Potluck dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7 p.m. If you are a rider or hiker who wants to keep the trails open and meet like-minded folks, you’re invited to attend. Program speaker will be Dr. Allie Van de Motter, a veterinarian at Tammany Veterinary Hospital. She will discuss the types of colic and colic prevention strategies. For more information call Karen at 961-0101 or check the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.
Friday, October 20
History conference
“Reflections of the Revolution: The October Revolution and Global Order, 1917-2017” is the topice of a history conference on Friday and Saturday, October 20-21 at the University of Montana. Honoring the centenary of Russia’s October Revolution of 1917, this conference aims to learn from revolutions of the past as well as to explore revolutionary scenarios today. The conference is free and open to the public. For a complete schedule and more information, visit: umt.edu/sell/cps/revolution. This conference is being offered in conjunction with The President’s Lecture Series, umt.edu/president/events/lectures.
Harvest Dinner
The Women’s Association of Victor Community Church will host its annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, October 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. Menu will be fried chicken and all the trimmings, drinks and desserts. There will be door prizes during the evening. Everybody is welcome. Free will offerings appreciated. The money will be used to benefit the people of surrounding area. The church is located on the corner of 5th and Martin in Victor. For more information call 642-3563 or 642-6667.