Wednesday, October 14

EMT class
Corvallis Rural Fire District is presenting an EMT class. If you have an interest in becoming an EMT, attend an Informational Open House on Wednesday October 14 at 7 p.m. at Corvallis Fire Station #1, 317 Woodside Cutoff Road, Corvallis. You’ll have a chance to meet the instructors for the class as well as the members of the Corvallis QRU. You’ll learn about the requirements to become an EMT in the state of Montana and what you will be expected to do as a part of the class. You’ll also learn what it takes to be a member of the Corvallis QRU. No experience is required, but you must be 18 years or older.
When seconds matter, well trained first-responders can literally save lives. Last year the Corvallis Rural Fire District responded to over 300 emergency medical calls in the Corvallis area. As the community grows, so does the need for well trained EMTs. The QRU (Quick Response Unit) is made up of EMTs, Advanced EMTs, and Paramedics who volunteer to show up first to an emergency medical call. Emergency medicine is not a fit for everyone, but few things feel as good as helping someone when time and skills are the difference between life and death.
For more information, contact Eric Needles, EMT, Corvallis Rural Fire District, 381-2273.

Zen Buddhism class
A class on the fundamental teachings of the Buddha as taught by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh will be held Wednesday, October 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 N. Frist, Suite C in Selway Commons (north of Sears), Hamilton. The class includes 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 Wednesdays and is led by Jill Davies (642-3601). Donations accepted.

Thursday, October 15

Friendly Gardener’s Club
The Friendly Gardener’s Club of Darby will be holding its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15 at 12 noon. This month is the annual auction fundraiser, a great time to Christmas shop! Join in for this fun, social get together. For location and more information regarding this meeting call the president at 821-2229.

Friends of Library Tea
The Friends of the North Valley Public Library invite you to a Membership Tea on Thursday, October 15 at 12 noon in the Community Room of the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main, Stevensville. Like all non-profit organizations, new members are always needed to continue to help the community by helping the library. Come meet the dedicated and hardworking members, who love to raise money for the library and have a good time doing it. No obligation, just delicious refreshments and camaraderie. If you’re new to the area, volunteering is a great way to become acquainted, and for everyone else it’s a great way to give back to your community.

Back Country Horsemen
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, October 15, 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 7:00 p.m. Program speaker is Eric Winthers, the new Darby/Sula District Ranger, who will update members on the Como Thinning Project. Trail project leaders will report on completed work and the final project at Boulder Creek on October 17-18. Guests are welcome, and for more information call Karen at 961-0101 or check the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.

Friday, October 16

North Valley Pachyderm Club
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, October 16, at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Montana State Senator Jennifer Fielder, a nationally known advocate of reforming federal land management and giving local people a much stronger voice in the decision-making processes. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

White Ribbon Week
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Friday, October 16, SAFE will kick off the 17th annual White Ribbon Week with the Report to the Community luncheon. This year’s luncheon features Dr. David Adams, an internationally recognized expert on abusers and risk assessment. Dr. Adams will be leading a free, two-hour training following the luncheon entitled, “Profiling Abusers and Killers: Common Traits and Differences.”
In addition, the 16th Annual Courage Award will be presented at the luncheon. A community service award will also be presented to Detective Stephen Murphy of the Hamilton Police Department.
White Ribbon Week will take place from the 16th through October 23rd. During the week, SAFE volunteers hope to distribute 10,000 white ribbons! Volunteers have been busy folding ribbon cards and posing for posters, On October 8th, volunteers are invited to pick up materials at SAFE for distribution in the community. You should see people passing out ribbons, decorating downtowns, and sharing the message that domestic violence is not accepted in Ravalli County.
For more information contact Jamie Ogden, Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence, SAFE, 363-2793.

Saturday, October 17

UMW Fall Bazaar
The United Methodist Women will hold their Fall Bazaar on Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stevensville United Methodist Church, corner of 3rd and College in Stevensville. Crafts, edibles, treasures, books and media will be available for purchase, as well as breakfast of rolls and coffee, and lunch of soup and pie. Admission is free.

Museum Zombie Apocalypse
“Zombie Apocalypse” will take place Saturday, October 17 at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford in Hamilton. A lethal, zombie creating virus is loose in town – will you survive the infected zones? Hunt for caches of ammo and survival supplies while you battle zombies with marshmallow shooters and compete for prizes! Following the scavenger hunt will be a laser light show and zombie dance with “finger” food, kids activities and a special hometown screening of Christian Ackerman’s (of Fastcoast Productions) “Zombies of the Living Dead” movie. Tickets are available now. Limited tickets will be sold for the scavenger hunt and for the movie. For more information, call the Museum at 363-3338 or visit www.ravallimuseum.org.

Sunday, October 18

Center for Spiritual Living
The Center for Spiritual Living hosts Jon Bradbury presenting “The World We See! Oh, Really?” on Sunday, October 18 at 10 a.m. The theme for October is Seeing The Divine Everywhere. Refreshments and delightful 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. For further information call Dave at 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.

Monday, October 19

Stevi school menu
Monday: Breakfast – Pancakes or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch- Mac & Cheese, Mixed Veggies, Apples, bread & butter, milk
Tuesday: Breakfast – Muffins or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Quesadillas, Refried Beans, Peaches, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday: Breakfast – Cereal or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Sweet & Sour Chicken, Stir-fry Veggies, Rice, Mandarin Oranges, bread & butter, milk
Thursday: Breakfast – French Toast or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Shepherd’s Pie, Tossed Salad, Bananas, bread & butter, milk
Friday: Breakfast – Scrambled Eggs or yogurt, fruit, toast, milk; Lunch – Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fresh Veggies, Pears, bread & butter, milk.

Amateur Radio Club
The Bitterroot Amateur Radio Club (BARC) meets Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. The meeting is open to the public and visitors are encouraged. Many people who are interested in getting into Ham Radio begin by visiting or joining the club. This month’s meeting will include an interesting program on local radio repeaters.

Audubon
Bitterroot Audubon’s October meeting will feature a fascinating geologic tour of “Yellowstone National Park from the Inside Out” by geologist Skip Yates. Skip will highlight the thermal features and scenic wonders in YNP, but he will also review the Yellowstone Volcanic System, including historic eruptions, hot-spot movement, caldera formation and possible future activity. The presentation will focus on Yellowstone’s underground dynamics such as geology, geophysics and tectonics in order to locate the likely site of the next Yellowstone caldera super-eruption. Skip’s review of Yellowstone underground is scheduled for Monday, October 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center on Wildfowl Lane north of Stevensville. The meeting is free, and the public is invited. Contact Kay Fulton at 642-3794 for more information.

Tuesday, October 20

RCEDA
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority will hold its regular monthly Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, October 20 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, October 21 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.

Oktoberfest
Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, will be holding an Oktoberfest dinner as a fundraiser for local charities on Thursday, October 22 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Victor Senior Center, 246 Fifth Avenue, Victor. This will be an authentic German menu of sauerbraten, bratwurst, sauerkraut, German potato salad, apple strudel and German rye bread. Cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children 10 and under. Reservations are not required.

Laughter yoga
Lighten your load with Laughter Yoga taught by Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Jacqueline Locke of Wholly Joy on Tuesday, October 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hearty group laughter has profound short- and long-terms effects on our mind and body: reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, increases feel-good hormones, strengthens the immune system, and is great fun! Various laughter exercises taught; donations accepted. Come and laugh for the health of it! Sponsored by The Center for Spiritual Living, located at 1720 N. First Street (north of Sears) in Hamilton. For further information, contact Jacqueline at 363-2581.

Wednesday, October 21

Enlightenment workshops
Lorri Colburn, author of “Breaking Free with A Course in Miracles” will present a series of workshops on October 21, 24 and 25. Lorri will use A Course in Miracles to help us understand and become aware of enlightenment and forgiveness exercises to remove the blocks to the awareness of enlightenment. She will also speak on forgiving our relationships and how to forgive instead of attack. Her presentations begin on Wednesday, October 21 at 9:45 a.m. where she will facilitate the Course in Miracles study group. On Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25, she will lead a two-day workshop on Enlightenment Now and Forgiving our Relationships. The fee is $30 in advance or $35 at the door. All workshops will be presented at The Center for Spiritual Living, 1720 South 1st Street, Hamilton (north of Sears). For more information and to register call Selma at 381-6480.