Wednesday, June 10
Garden Club
The Stevensville Garden Club will meet Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 406 Buck, Stevensville. Featured speaker at 2 p.m. will be Mr. Bitterroot with a presentation and history of the Bitterroot flower. This is a great opportunity for visitors to meet all the members, learn about Bitterroots, have fun and join a great group.
Thursday, June 11
Women Newcomers Club
The Bitterroot Women Newcomers Club will meet Thursday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Mission Chapel in Stevensville. This will be a one time only late start for the club meeting. There will be a tour of the Mission for a $6 fee.
Whether you have lived in the valley your entire life or have just moved here, check out this club. The best way to make future friends! For more info call Val Dannels at 360 0770 or Barbara Olin at (561) 662 0790.
Elder abuse awareness film
An estimated one in five older adults is a victim of financial fraud, one of the largest growing crimes in the country. Focusing on this during Elder Abuse Awareness Month in June, Missoula Aging Services (MAS) and Montana SMP are presenting a free documentary film screening and panel discussion on Thursday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. at the Roxy Theater in Missoula. Produced by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, the Film “Fleeced” shows examples from around the country of how seniors are protecting themselves from financial fraud and fighting back.
Following the brief film, representatives of Adult Protective Services, the Missoula Police Department, financial services and the Western Montana Chapter for the Prevention of Elder Abuse will discuss elder financial abuse in western Montana and how you can protect yourself and loved ones. The event is free and open to the public. To guarantee seating for all who wish to attend, register online at: www.eventbrite.com/e/fleeced-speaking-out-against-senior-financial-abuse-tickets-17009756640. For more information call MAS at 728-7682.
South Valley Civic Group
The South Valley Civic Group will meet Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. in the Library of the Darby High School. The group is sponsoring the First Annual Darby Block Party on Saturday, July 4th. There are many events planned for the day. Come find out about it, like the Patriotic Concert with Linda Lanier. For information contact Annie Edwards, President, 406-381-9302.
Museum lecture
The Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St., Hamilton, will present a free lecture on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. with Robert Brown, sponsored by Humanities Montana on Major Charles Rawn, the Frontier Army and the Nez Perce War. Time travel to 1884 with Major Charles C. Rawn, on his way to assume new staff duties with the 24th Infantry in Texas. In this presentation, he recalls frontier army life, the Native American situation in post-Civil War America, and the professional army’s ambivalence toward government policy regarding the Native Americans.
Fellowship Club
The Bitterroot Public Library’s Fellowship Club will meet on Thursday, June 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss the book “The Way of Liberation: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment” by Adyashanti.
Adyashanti’s nondual teachings have been compared to those of the early Zen masters and Advaita Vedanta sages. Expressing both the infinite possibilities and the ordinary simplicity of a spiritually realized life, Adyashanti’s teachings are directed to those who are sincerely called to awaken to their true nature and embody this life-changing realization.
This book is not a belief system. It is something to do, study, and ‘apply fearlessly’ to effect transformation: a stripped-down, practical guide to spiritual liberation, sometimes called awakening, enlightenment, self-realization, or simply seeing what is absolutely true.
The author points to the fact that the primary task of a good spiritual teaching is ‘not to answer your questions but to question your answers.’ For it is our conscious and unconscious assumptions and beliefs that distort our perception and cause us to see separation and division where there is actually only unity and completeness.
Adyashanti, author of “Falling Into Grace,” “Emptiness Dancing” and “The End of Your World,” is an American-born spiritual teacher devoted to serving the awakening of all beings. His teachings are an open invitation to stop, inquire, and recognize what is true and liberating at the core of all existence. He offers teachings that are free of any tradition or ideology.
The Fellowship Club meets every second Thursday of the month in the West Meeting Room of the Bitterroot Public Library and is free and open to anyone seeking to promote individual and collective well being. Call 363-1670, or email jacostant@gmail.com for more information.
Friday, June 12
Lions Club Golf Tourney
Join the Hamilton Lions and your friends at the annual Golf Tournament to help with sight and hearing needs in Ravalli County on Friday, June 12 at the Hamilton Golf Course. Check-in is at 12 noon with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $325 for a 5-person team, or $75 a person, with dinner included. There are cash prizes for top three teams and all others will be entered in a jackpot drawing. Hole-in-one prizes include: Hole 17 – a 2015 Yamaha FZ09 Motorcycle, and Hole 8 – a 2015 Wolverine utility ATV. Be a hold or tournament sponsor: Eagle – $300.00, Birdie – $200.00, Par – $100.00.
Take part in a great Friday afternoon tournament, help with sight and hearing assistance for residents in Ravalli County and then enjoy the rest of the weekend! To sign up, contact the Hamilton Golf Course, David Owens at 363-4251, or Bob Thomas at 363-1222. Checks are payable to the Hamilton Lions Club, PO Box 1564, Hamilton MT 59840.
BEAR benefit
A fundraiser to benefit BEAR’s outdoor-based mentoring programs will take place Friday, June 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Bitter Root Brewing, with live music by Poor Henry, an Outdoor Getaway Raffle and Silent Auction.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Everyone is invited to the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Dinner on Friday, June 12 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. The dinner will be catered by Caffe Firenze. Tickets are $40 and proceeds will benefit Ravalli County Relay for Life. For reservations or more information contact Robin Holcomb at 239-5740 or email freespirit64@msn.com.
Star gazing
Explore planets, nebulae, star clusters and distant galaxies during seven upcoming free public observing nights at the Blue Mountain Observatory. The events are family-friendly, and children are welcome.
Public observing nights this summer are scheduled for the following Fridays: June 12, July 10 and 17, Aug. 7 and 14, and Sept. 4 and 11. Attendees are asked to reserve a free ticket for each person in their group via Eventbrite at http://bit.ly/1KOSelu.
The observatory, located atop Blue Mountain at an elevation of 6,300 feet, is operated by the University of Montana. Astronomers will be on hand at all events to discuss what’s being viewed through the telescopes, point out constellations, show attendees how to find interesting celestial objects with the naked eye or a pair of binoculars, and discuss recent astronomical discoveries.
Observing begins about an hour after sunset, and organizers recommend bringing warm clothes for cool evenings and a flashlight for the walk from the observatory to the parking lot. To ensure the public observation nights remain safe and pleasurable for all, smoking and alcohol are not allowed.
For more information on the observatory, directions and a map, visit http://cas.umt.edu/physics/Blue_Mountain_Observatory/. Viewing nights will be canceled if the sky is cloudy or thunderstorms threaten. Before heading to the observatory, call 243-4299 for weather and cancellation updates.
Saturday, June 13
Peace talks
The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center presents “Rising From the Ashes: How Do We Create Peace From Chaos, Confusion, and Conflict,” a day-long “un-conference” on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the University Congregational Church (UCC), 405 University Avenue, Missoula. In today’s world, chaos, confusion, and conflict are everywhere. Yet a new story is emerging and all citizens are called to participate in this powerful transformation.
At the un-conference, four lightning speakers will ignite the participants with their individual passions for peacemaking. Using Open Space Meeting Technology facilitated by Harold Shinsato, JRPC members, friends, and community members will be invited to nominate and host any topic related to the theme. These will become simultaneous, fluid break-out sessions in which participants share ideas, inspire each other, and engage on the most powerful topics of interest. Ideas may include how the changing environment relates to peace, where justice challenges the local community, or how disasters present an opportunity for re-invention. The outcome aims to be a vibrant, energized, diverse Missoula community impassioned and committed to dialogue about our collective future.
Lightning Keynotes will be delivered by Lizzi Juda, Artistic Director, Turning The Wheel; Patrick Marsolek, author/teacher/facilitator on non-violent communication; Dr. Kim Maynard, international peacebuilding practitioner and author, and Dr. Keko Ozeki, Center for Ethical Leadership.
At the close, participants will be invited to an evening reception in the UCC Courtyard with snacks and music provided by Lawrence Duncan.
The event is free for JRPC members; $15 for non-members. Lunch, snacks, and evening reception included. More information and online registration is at jrpc.org.
Flea market
A flea market will be held Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. Rent a table for $5.00 by calling April at 363-0112. Lunch and snacks will be available.
Plant sale
The Hamilton Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. under the canopy at Bell McCall Company, 300 W. Main in Hamilton. The sale will feature annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs, houseplants, etc. books, pots, gardening tools and miscellaneous gardening items, and gardening gloves. Donations of plants, gardening items, pots and tools accepted. For more information, call 363-2198 or 961-1354.
Planting party
A Planting Party will be held Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at The Patch Youth Garden at the Daly Mansion. Help plant vegetable starts and learn about gardening, pollinators and fun summer activities for kids at The Patch. Kids of all ages are welcome. Bring your work gloves and some tools if you have them. For more information and to RSVP contact the MSU Extension office at 375-6611.
Archery shoot
The Bitterroot Valley Archery Club and the King’s Christian Church are co-sponsoring the King’s Mountain 3-D Archery Shoot on Saturday, June 13 at the King’s Christian Church property at 9830 Valley Grove Drive, Lolo (1 mile north of Lolo on Hwy 93). The cost is $10.00 which includes a Huntin’ Camp breakfast. Registration runs from 8-11 a.m. Archers may shoot from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are plans for thirty targets to be set up with a unique scoring system. Each adult registration includes: Lil’ Archer Shoot, breakfast, a supervised nursery and playground, along with raffles and prizes. This will be fun for the whole family. For more information, call Bitterroot Valley Archery Club at 241-4176 or The King’s Christian Church at 273-0682.
Corps of Discovery Campout
Join Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) for the Corps of Discovery Campout at Travelers’ Rest State Park on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14.
Have you thought about camping with your family, but don’t know how to get started? Or have you been camping and want to learn how to improve your experience? The Corps of Discovery Campout at Travelers’ Rest State Park is designed with novice campers in mind.
On June 13 & 14, families new to camping are invited to develop their skills while experiencing the park that preserves the only verified Lewis and Clark Expedition campsite. Camping experts will be on hand to help adults learn the basics of camping. Kids can take park in fun, outdoor related activities led by park staff and volunteers. Mentors will also be available to help families cook dinner and clean up using proven sanitary methods. After dinner, there will be a campfire sing-along and stargazing through telescopes.
Families should start arriving Saturday, June 13 at 12:30 p.m. Tents, camp stoves and sleeping pads, as well as a limited supply of sleeping bags are provided. Dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday are also provided. The campout concludes Sunday, June 14 at 10 a.m. Pre-registration is required at www.travelersrest.org by June 1. For more information call the park office at (406) 273-4253.
‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ workshop
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ “Becoming an Outdoors Woman” Program (BOW) is sponsoring several workshops this spring and summer.
The following classes are designed for adult women 18 years of age and older who have a desire to learn new skills:
· Firearms Shooting class will be held at the Central Montana Shooting Complex in Lewistown on June 13. Participants will gain comfort and confidence in shooting rifles, shotguns and pistols. Participants must have completed a Hunter Education course, NRA shooting course, or the BOW Basic Gun Handling course as a prerequisite to attend. The registration fee of $40 includes lunch and the use of all firearms.
· Muzzle Loading and Primitive Skills Rendezvous class will be held near Thompson Falls June 13 & 14. Participants will experience an 1800s style mountain man camp and learn to shoot a muzzle loader, throw tomahawks, cook in a Dutch oven, and start a fire with flint and steel. The registration fee of $85 includes two nights camping and some meals.
· Nature Journaling class will be held at Spring Meadow Lake State Park in Helena on June 14. Before the advent of modern photography, nature was recorded in words and illustrations. This class will explore how to capture not only the physical presence of our experiences in nature, but also the journalists’ feelings and interpretations. The class is open to beginner and experienced nature journalists. The registration fee of $15 will include some art supplies.
Registration forms are available on the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov; click “Becoming an Outdoors Woman”, under the Education tab.
For more information, contact FWP’s BOW coordinator at: FWP-BOW, P.O. Box 200701, Helena MT, 59620; call 406-444-9940; or email Liz Lodman at llodman@mt.gov.
Good Time Jamboree
The final concert in the Clem Small Good Time Jamboree will take place at the Hamilton Grange Hall on Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m. The program features two acts and then a jam session open to anyone who wishes to play some tunes in a group setting. This month’s performers include Hollee Storrud’s Sunshine Generation lively production followed by Bob Weber assisted by John Mann in some western harmony. Following intermission will be the open jam session. Admission to the concert is free but a $3 adult donation is appreciated to defray costs of the hall. Questions about the concert can be directed to John at 381-2483.
Sunday, June 14
Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living hosts Dave Schultz presenting “Power vs. Force” on Sunday, June 14 at 10 a.m. What is the difference between Power and Force? How can we use a Power greater than ourselves? Special music with LeGrande Harvey. Refreshments and lively 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. Further information call Dave at 381-2355 or at CSLbitterroot.org.
Monday, June 15
Sports camp
A sports camp for children grades 3-8 that focuses on developing fundamental skills in Tennis, Soccer, Softball/Baseball and various other sports and games starts Monday, June 15 and runs through Friday, August 14 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ambrose Creek Community Park. Free enrollment for the first 25 kids to turn in their enrollment forms. Enrollment forms are available now and are due by the last day of school. You can pick up an enrollment form at Lone Rock School Office or Three Mile Store. This program is being offered for free but donations are greatly appreciated. For more information call Mersadiez Leese, Youth Program Director, 406-241-8170 or Gary Leese, 777-5106.
Rotary Club
Continuing with the June focus on the Hamilton Farmers Market, Mary Lou Amsden from “Classy Adult Bibs” and Pattie Pape from “The Good Stuff” will be the speakers for the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, June 15 at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public. For further information call 363-2960.
Habitat for Humanity info meeting
Learn about Habitat for Humanity of Ravalli County and how to become a Partner Family at an informational meeting on Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Bank, 220 Main Street, Stevensville.
First-time homebuyer class
The Bitter Root Resource Conservation and Development Area, Inc. (Bitter Root RC&D) will hold its next first-time homebuyer pre-purchase class is June 15-17. The Bitter Root RC&D provides the only HUD-approved first-time homebuyers’ pre-purchase classes in Ravalli County. The cost for the in-person class is $50 and includes a required one-on-one financial counseling session at no extra cost.
The June 15, 16, & 17 class is from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Human Resource Council Building at the corner of 3rd and Pine streets in Hamilton. Attendees must attend all three sessions and attend a one-on-one financial counseling session to qualify for the certificate. Participants must be fully registered by Thursday, June 14 at 4 p.m. Call 363-5450 to reserve your space today and schedule the one-on-one. The one-on-one may be completed with an in-person or phone appointment and is included in the cost of the pre-purchase class. Payment in full is required to confirm space, and may be made by cash, check, money order, or MasterCard and Visa. If potential attendees are financially challenged, partial scholarships are available for those who qualify. The office is located at 1709 N. 1st Street in the building adjacent to Mildenberger Motors.
Playhouse workshop
The Stevensville Playhouse will be presenting a summer workshop for students ages 6 to 14. Classes will begin June 15 through the 26th with a performance on June 27 at 6 p.m. The classes will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $150 per applicant. 10 student minimum for the workshop to commence. No applications will be accepted after June 10th.
Basic acting skills, stage movement, memorization skills, audience interaction, character building and just plain fun are what has been planned.
The workshop will be taught by Doreen Roos who has a 30-year history with live theatre and media arts. Delani Gillpatrick and Alexsandra Morawic, two young assistants, will join her for the two-week workshop. Call 777-2722 for additional information.
Tuesday, June 16
Library puppet show
North Valley Public Library will kick off its 2015 Summer Reading program with a performance of “Squidbelly” by the Bat Honey Puppeteers on Tuesday, June 16 at 11 a.m. “Squidbelly” is a 30-minute puppet rock opera which follows a young boy as he uncovers the mystery of the missing fish in his seaside town and discovers the power of reading. Although the content is geared to children ages 6-12, younger children will enjoy the music and puppets too! Admission is free, there is no sign-up and all ages are welcome. Attend this fun-filled event in the library’s Community Room! For more information, email maryw@northvalleylibrary.org or call 777-5061. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Library hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
RCEDA meetings
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 16 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, June 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the RCEDA office, 274 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton. The meetings are open to the public.