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.
Stevi park board
The Stevensville Park Board will meet Wednesday, July 5 at 6 p.m. Agenda items include discussion/decision on development of a Master Park Plan; Lighting/Security at Lewis & Clark Park; fencing and gates at Father Ravalli Park; and several items regarding River Park, including creation of a temporary Fishing/River Access Site, rules for the site, rules for swimming; plan to clean up old dump site; defining River Park Property Boundary; and signage for River Park. Members also plan to walk through all the town’s parks.
Thursday, July 6
Aquatic Insects and Fish program
Do you want to learn about the fish and aquatic insects that live around us? Do you want to see some live insects? Come to North Valley Public Library on Thursday, July 6 at 3:30 p.m. and hear Leslie Nyce from Fish, Wildlife, & Parks talk about local aquatic insects and native fish. Leslie presents to local schools on this topic and is a wonderful teacher. Contact Annika at the library at 777-5061 to sign up as space is limited. This event is suitable for children 7 & up, plus families. The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.
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.
Bitterroot Band concert
Bitterroot Community Band presents The Bitterroot Jazz Band on Thursday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the band shell in Claudia Driscoll Park in Hamilton. The concert will feature big band tunes and standard jazz charts. The concert is free and open to the public!
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.
North Valley Pachyderm Club
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, July 7 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Matt Mellott who will be speaking about reflections as a US Marine fighter pilot at 30,000 feet in an F18 Hornet. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
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.
Saturday, July 8
Weed and Land Management Workshop
The MSU Extension Office in Ravalli County and Ravalli County Weed District have partnered to offer a one-day set of workshops and classes about weed ID, chemical safety, equipment calibration, and revegetation choices. The course will fill credits for those applicators who need additional credits on their licenses for PAT certification. Open to the public as well as licensed applicators. Workshops will be on Saturday, July 8 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Art Building on Ravalli County Fairgrounds, in Hamilton. Lunch will be included. Call the MSU Extension Office at 375-6611 for more information and to register for the workshops.
Farmers market cooking class
Rachel Ariaz, nutrition educator with the MSU Extension SNAP program, will demonstrate how to “Create A Delicious Pasta Skillet Meal” on Saturday, July 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Farmers Market. Learn how to spice up a simple pasta dish with colorful, nutritious and tasty market vegetables.
Find Rachel and her demonstration on the west side of the museum lawn. Adults and older kids welcome. (Kids must be accompanied by an adult). Classes will have emphasis on making delicious, fast, inexpensive and nutritious meals your whole family will love.
Sign up for more cooking classes with Rachel at the market on August 5 (“Create Amazing Vegetable Dishes”), and a September class to be announced.
Any SNAP participants at the cooking demonstrations/classes who also sign up and take a market tour of farmers’ booths will receive a free copy of the best-selling cookbook: “Good & Cheap – Eat Well on $4/Day,” by Leanne Brown.
Contact Rachel at Rachel.ariaz@montana.edu or call 375-6609 for more information.
Beekeepers
Beekeepers of the Bitterroot will hold their regular monthly meeting on Saturday, July 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at 756 Hollibaugh, Stevensville. Weather permitting, the meeting will be outside, bring a chair. Discussion will be on the County Fair bee booth, what should be done with bees right now, and several other topics. Following the meeting, members will be inspecting two newly installed hives on the property. Coffee and treats will be provided. For a more detailed agenda and more information on the club visit the website at https://www.beekeepersofthebitterroot.org/.
Eastern Star
Naomi Chapter #19, Victor and Leona Chapter #31, Hamilton will hold their Open Installation of officers on Saturday, July 8 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge Hall in Hamilton. Light refreshments will follow.
Sunday, July 9
Center for Spiritual Living
“Conscious Communication Utilizing Universal Spiritual Laws” by LeGrande Harvey, singer, songwriter, recording artist, CSL Music Director and student of A Course in Miracles, will be the Sunday Service for July 9 at 9:30 a.m. at 328 Fairgrounds Road (across from Hamilton High School at First Christian Church). LeGrande will share his divine ideas on cultivating open communication with our higher holy self! Come hear these enlightening ideas, participate in uplifting music, then stay for food and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. Meditation is at 9 a.m. For further information, call Dave Schultz at 381-2355 or visit CSLbitterroot.org.
Monday, July 10
Youth Range Camp
Openings are still available for the 2017 Montana Youth Range Camp, to be held July 10-14 at the McFarland White Ranch, nestled below the picturesque Crazy Mountains near Two Dot, MT.
“Range camp is one of the longest-running natural resource camps in Montana,” said Stacey Barta, Rangeland Resources Program Coordinator with the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). “It’s a great opportunity for youth ages 11 to 16 to learn about Montana’s largest renewable resource – our native rangelands.”
The $200 registration fee covers lodging, meals, and all supplies. This year’s camp is co-hosted by the Upper Musselshell and Cascade conservation districts.
Range Camp is an outdoor classroom experience led by knowledgeable natural resource experts; students learn about soils and geology, plant identification, rangeland monitoring, grazing management, and other topics. Evening programs and activities provide campers with plenty of time for fun and the chance to form lasting friendships.
New this year is an opportunity for campers ages 16 and older – or who have participated in Range Camp for three years – to serve as a Range Camp counselor.
The deadline for registration is June 30, 2017. For more details, contact the Upper Musselshell Conservation District at (406) 632-5534, ext. 101, or visit the DNRC web site at http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/cardd/camps/montana-youth-range-camp.
Faith Lutheran VBS
“Just Add Water” will be the theme for the week as Faith Lutheran hosts VBS the week of July 10-14. Four young adult counselors from Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp will lead the youth in bible-centered activities that include singing, games, crafts, team building exercises, and worship. Youngsters from the age of three up to entering 6th grade are welcome to sign up for this incredible week. Preschoolers will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. School-age children will meet from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (lunch will be served). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 10. For more information and registration forms, visit the website http://www.faithlutheranhamilton.org or call 363-2964. Faith Lutheran is located at 171 Lewis Lane south of Hamilton; turn left off Hwy 93 across from Murdoch’s.
Tuesday, July 11
Darby Library July events
First among several family activities planned for July at the Darby Community Public Library is “Building and Racing Rockets,” with kits for fun activities provided by the Museum of the Rockies. There will be two events on Tuesday, July 11 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Another family activity is “Design Your Park,” where participants are urged to design and build their dream park. Part 1 of this activity will be Tuesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. followed by Part 2, on July 25 at 2 p.m.
Parents and caregivers will have two Kinder Camp sessions during the month to help them prepare their children for kindergarten. These sessions will be Wednesdays, July 19 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Those unable to attend may catch two more Kinder Camps on August 2 and August 9 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Library will also participate in Rev-Up, the National Disability Voter Registration Week campaign, from July 17 to 21. The Library will offer one-to-one voter registration help from 1 to 4 p.m. each day; this assistance is available to anyone who would like to register to vote.
For those with questions about attending college, a representative from Bitterroot College will be at the Library every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to answer any questions about college registration, costs, financial aid, etc.
Also during July, Library patrons have the rest of the month to continue or to begin participating in the Summer Reading Program, “Build a Better World.” Patrons may get a reading card at the Library and get it punched whenever they read or attend a library event. Each completed punch card is a chance to win prizes at the library. The program wraps up August 5 with a raffle drawing at noon,
Finally, every Tuesday at 11 a.m. is Children’s Story Time for infants through age 5 and their caregivers. For more information, contact the Library at 821-4771 or website, www.darbylibrary.net.
Meditation Tai Chi
Free classes on Meditation Tai Chi for health and wellness will begin in Stevensville on Tuesday, July 11 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the North Valley Public Library. These free classes are open to all and designed for beginners and seniors to help relieve stress, anxiety and the many illnesses related to them. Introduction and guidance by Dr. Charbonneau and his team. This series of four classes is designed to get you going on your own practice. Space is limited; call to register or stop by the library at 208 Main to sign up. Call 406-369-5383 and leave message with name and phone number.
Community Band rehearsal
Bitterroot Community Band rehearsal will be held on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the Stevi Band room. All ages and abilities are welcome. For more information contact Jeremy Ruff, 363-8962.
Stevi school board
The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.
Stevi board of adjustment
The Stevensville Board of Adjustment will meet Tuesday, July 11 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall at 206 Buck. Agenda is discussion/decision on review and comment regarding proposed Board of Adjustment operating rules as authorized by MCA 76-2-323.