The Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library. Anyone who is affected by the compulsive drinking of a relative or friend is invited. For more information call 375-9996.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous classes are held at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck St., Stevensville, on Mondays and Thursdays from 7 to 8 p.m.

Ask yourself these questions:

1) Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?

2) Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone?

3) After you have won did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

If you answered yes to any of these questions this class might be good for you. For more information call 777-3897.

Lilies of the Valley

Any women who enjoy singing two- and three-part harmony to a wide variety of piano-accompanied music are invited to join Lilies of the Valley singing group. No auditions are required for participation. Have fun sharing your time and talent under the direction of Thelma Laws. The group meets Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at 611 N. 6th in Hamilton. For more information call Lola, 363-4633.

VFW meetings

VFW Post 1430 meets the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hamilton the Woman's Auxiliary meets at 7 pm.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step program that deals with eating behaviors. Is one of your goals to reach a healthy weight? This program offers a solution within reach of all those who want to find relief from an obsession with food. It meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 203 Main Street, Stevensville, as well as on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St., Hamilton. For information, call 777-7160.

La Leche League

La Leche League is an international mother-to-mother network for moms who want to breastfeed their babies. Bitterroot LLL chapter meets in the North Valley Public Library community room the third Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Mothers and children and pregnant women are welcome. Call 239-5039 for more information.

Suicide Loss Support

Suicide Loss Support holds informal meetings the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the community room of the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main and the fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Aspen Hospice, 230 Marcus St. in Hamilton.

When you suffer a loss due to suicide the grief is overwhelming. Most people don't know "just how you feel." What you can expect from SLS is someone who has experienced a loss from suicide to listen to you privately, or in a group setting. You may choose to be present but it is ok not to speak if you are not ready. SLS cares. Your loss matters and your grief is very real. SLS will support you in every way possible. Contact Barbara Jo Burditt, 777-3853, or Brian Cherry, Ravalli County Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator, 360-2708.

Golden Agers

The Golden Age group meets every Friday from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at 727 S. 5th in Hamilton. If you are a senior citizen and are bored, looking for fun or just want something new to experience, attend and enjoy good food, live music, dancing and fellowship. Cost is $5. Snacks are potluck.

Saturday Kids Activities

Join the Montana Natural History Center each Saturday at 2 p.m. for a different exciting children’s program. Admission is 50 cents for kids, $1 for adults and members are free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Programs run about an hour to an hour and a half. Great for kids ages 5 and older. The center is located at 120 Hickory, Missoula.

SEE Sign Cooperative Learning Group

SEE Sign Cooperative Learning Group meets Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at Active Care Chiropractic in Stevensville. Facilitators are Gayle Thom and Jenn Closson. Admission is a donation toward copies/ink. For more information email Jenn Closson at jennksc@hotmail.com.

Yoga in the Root

Yoga in the Root now offers a night class, beginning Iyengar style, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Stevensville. In addition, there are general hatha classes at 10:30 a.m. Mondays and at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Vigorous ashtanga classes are at 9 a.m. Mondays and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. The program is at Active Care Chiropractic at 504 Main St. Call Jill at 370-9252, or e-mail yogaintheroot@gmail.com for information.

Senior Center bridge

Just a reminder that bridge is a game you can play for life, it is always a mental exercise that keeps our brains and wits sharp. If you don't play yet keep your eye peeled for the announcement of the fall free bridge lessons. These classes will teach you the basics and you can move on from there. If you already play bridge and want to play duplicate bridge, games are on Wednesdays at the Hamilton Senior Center at 1 p.m. You will need to bring a partner or call Judy Dameral at 363-0738. She will assist you in finding a partner.

The Morning Gig

Attention musicians! St. Stephen's is recruiting musicians for "The Morning Gig." At 11 a.m. on Sunday morning, gather at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church on Main Street in Stevensville to practice, and then play. Sleep in! Play nine holes! Then come play music. There is a place in the band for everyone - whatever you play, you'll have a spot. If your music teacher is bugging you to practice this summer, come and jam! Just dug your clarinet out of the closet? Here's a place to tune it up. Help everyone be more creative! For more information call Suzanne at 529 6194 or email sartley@bresnan.net.

Florence American Legion

The American Legion Post 134 meetings are held the second Thursday of each month at the IOOF hall in Florence at 7 p.m.

Stevensville American Legion

The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. For more information contact Russell Vogel, 777-4427.

Waldorf Play Group

The Waldorf Play Group meets every Tuesday at Common Ground in Hamilton, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with snack provided. Parents are encouraged to attend with their young children (ages 1 to 5) to explore imagination play, with fairy tales, songs, and seasonal creative activities. All are welcome. Contact Kim Delvo at 369-0213 for more information.s

Library storytimes

The North Valley Public Library in Stevensville offers story times for children ages seven and under on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Volunteer Sandra Wilson shares stories, songs and crafts with children and their families each week. Alternating weeks feature special themes such as letters, numbers or pets. No registration is required. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.

SAFE support groups

SAFE, Supporters of Abuse Free Environments, hosts weekly ongoing support groups for women and children. Women’s groups focus on healing from domestic and sexual violence, building self-esteem, inner reflection, creative expression and other topics of interest to women. Come as often or as little as you want. Groups are held weekly on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Children’s Groups are held on Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Children work on self-exploration, boundaries, and conflict resolution. This group is for ages 5 to 12. Teen Group is held every Thursday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This group is for ages 13-18 and focuses on teen issues, dating and healthy relationships. Groups are held at SAFE in our Community Resource Building, 150 Morning Star Way, Hamilton. Free childcare is available. For more information contact SAFE, 363-2793.

Caregiver coffee break

Are you one of the millions of Americans who help someone else by providing companionship, preparing meals, running errands, driving to doctors appointments or by simply doing whatever needs to be done to assist someone who is ill or homebound?

Aspen Hospice recognizes the complexity of caregiving and offers a time of respite. Whether or not the person you care for receives services from Aspen Hospice, you, as a caregiver, can find encouragement, support and information at the Caregiver Coffee Break every Wednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at 230 Marcus Street in Hamilton. Stop in anytime and stay as long as you like. Reservations are not required and coffee breaks are provided at no charge. For additional information, contact Elizabeth at 777-5009.

TOPS meeting

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 343, meets every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck St., Stevensville. TOPS is a non profit weight loss support group Guests and new members are welcome. For more information call Jerry Sue at 777-5355.

WIC clinics

A WIC clinic is offered the first through the fourth Wednesdays of each month at the United Methodist Church in Stevensville, the second Monday of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Victor, and the third Monday of each month at the Darby Clubhouse. WIC eligibility guidelines are: yearly gross of $19,240 for family of 1 (including unborn child; $25,900 for 2; $32,560 for 3; $39,220 for 4: $45,880 for 5; $52,540 for 6. For each additional member add $6,660.

Weekly Grief Support Group

When you grieve the death of a loved one, you sometimes hide it so others think you’re over your sorrow and loss. Here is a support group that offers an opportunity to share grieving experiences and grow from them. You are invited by Marcus Daly Hospice to an opportunity for unloading your mind and heart. Come to this free Grief Support Group offered every Tuesday from 2 to 3:30pm, held in the Marcus Daly Hospice Center’s comfortable living room from now until the end of June. This group is open to anyone in the community. For additional information, call Cathy at 375-4752.

‘Stevi Night Out’

“Stevi Night Out” is held every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Olde Coffee Mill, 225 Main in Stevensville. All ages are welcome for possible activities such as board games, conversation, cards and musical jam sessions (bring your instrument). Coffee and iced tea is available.

Five Valley Chorus

Five Valley Chorus holds weekly rehearsals on Tuesday, at 7 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 308 W. Pine in Missoula and on Mondays at 7 p.m. at Glacier High School, 375 Wolf Pack Way in Kalispell. They invite women in the area who enjoy singing to join them for an evening of fun with music. For more information contact Cindy Morin at 251-3006.

Sapphire Quilt Club

The Sapphire Quilt meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street. Teaching of short cuts and easy techniques begin at 6:30 p.m. Join this fun group of people to learn about quilting. For information, contact Linda Powell at 777-1070.

Daly Mansion tours

The Daly Mansion is open from mid May until mid October. Tours are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the hour 7 days a week. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for children 6 -17, 5 yrs & under free. The Mansion also has an elevator and handicap access. Come see the restoration in progress. Book your weddings for 2009. Call 363-6004 for more information or visit the web site at HYPERLINK "http://www.dalymansion.org" www.dalymansion.org.

Salsa Groove Workout

Salsa Groove Workout classes will be held at Sapphire Dance Studio, 217 Main in Stevensville on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Fridays from 9 to 10:15 a.m. and on Thursdays from 12 to 1 p.m. at River Street Dance, 421 N. 2nd in Hamilton. Get in shape and have fun with this low impact dance workout. Improve your cardiac health while strengthening and toning your body. Increase core awareness and improve agility all while learning to dance to basic Latin rhythms of salsa, mambo and cha-cha-cha. Beginners are welcome. Attire requirements are comfortable workout clothes and workout shoes you can move in (tennis, cross trainers,

running, etc.) Although partnering techniques will be covered, this is not a partnering class. Cost is $10 per class/$36 per 1 month series of 4 classes, with a first class special of $5. For more information contact Kimberlee Carlson, 777-2579; salsagrooveworkout@mac.com.

Dancercize classes

“Dancercize Around the World” is a fun, low impact class designed for adults of all ages and abilities to strengthen, tone, stretch and improve breathing while moving in a variety of music and dance styles including Latin, African, Renaissance, Modern, Improvisation and American Jazz/Bop. Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. For more information call Elenita Brown, 777-5956.

Daly Mansion membership drive

The Daly Mansion Preservation Trust is conducting a Just A Dollar A Day Membership Drive. Grants, donations and tours provide significant support to restorations and some operational expenses. However, they do not cover all operation expenses including utilities through the winter months. The average power bill at the Daly Mansion during the winter months is $5,000 per month. The Trust’s goal is to reach fifty new members at a $365 Daly Club level - a dollar a day to keep the doors open through the winter and year-round. The public and business community are encouraged to become members by contacting the Mansion or by sending membership funds to The Daly Mansion, P.O. Box 223, Hamilton MT 59840. For more information about all membership levels or to become a member, call 363-6004.

Bitterroot Waldorf enrollment

The Bitterroot School (TBS) is dedicated to nurturing the whole child (head, hands, heart) and enriching the community through the wisdom of Waldorf education. Join this endeavor to build a community supported Waldorf School in the Bitterroot Valley. TBS is currently accepting applications for a parent/child nursery and mixed age kindergarten class. Waldorf education honors the wonder of childhood. For more information about TBS contact Pam, 381-0145 or Kim, 369-0213.

Awana Kids Club

Awana Kids Club, a program for children ages 3 years to 6th grade at First Baptist Church, will meet on Tuesdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. There are games, Bible stories, snacks and age appropriate curriculum. Awana is kicking off the new year with a Fun Fair on October 23 after school. All families are welcome and there is no cost. Join in the fun at 402 Church St. in Stevensville. For more information call Lynn at 544-7843.

Stevensville Awana

Awana meets every Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 402 Church in Stevensville. Children from the ages of 3 years through 6th grade come together for a fun time of games, Bible lessons, and reciting Bible verses to earn awards. A healthy snack is provided for those coming directly from school. Awana is an international kids’ club open to any child. For more information call 777-5677.

Lone Rock Awana

Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Rd., Stevensville, invites all children from preschool (age 4) through sixth grade to come to Awana Club every Wednesday, from October 8 through March 25, from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the church. Awana is one of the largest nondenominational children's and youth ministries in the world, focused on spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through the local church. Each week the boys and girls will learn Bible verses, have a Bible story time and play organized games. For more information call the church office, 777-2592.

Florence School adult ed

The Florence Carlton School Adult Education program is now accepting fall enrolment. Eight classes are being offered: Beginning Guitar, CRP, Digital Scrapbooking, Beginning Microsoft Word & Excel, Beginning Knitting,

Parenting Class (Are you smarter then a 5th grader), Parent workshop (Compassionate Boundaries), Yoga/Pilates Fusion. Some classes start Monday October 6 so don’t wait. For more information and class schedules visit www.florence.k12.mt.us or call Christa Burns at 777-0249.

Hospice volunteer training

Looking for a meaningful and valuable volunteer experience? Consider becoming a Marcus Daly Hospice Volunteer. The next comprehensive volunteer training program is about to begin. Learn ways you can provide patient support, assist families, engage in the community and lend a helping hand! Marcus Daly Hospice Volunteer training meets on October 23 and 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. and October 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The volunteer training offers a very informative curriculum on end-of-life care and support. Whether you are interested in assisting Hospice in the administrative operations or supporting Hospice patients and families, this training offers you the tools in developing those skills, as well as provides an exceptional life education opportunity. For more information or to enroll in Hospice Volunteer Training, call Margaret Beattie, Marcus Daly Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 375-4713.

Candidate forums

The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce will sponsor two candidate forums, fielded by a well-informed Media Panel, on Thursday, October 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hamilton Middle School Auditorium, and on Thursday, October 30, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stevensville High School gym. Invited panel guests include representatives from the Bitterroot Star, Ravalli Republic, Clark Fork Journal, Missoulian, KLYQ, KPAX and KECI.

Book discussion

Community members are invited to a book discussion on the book, "Practicing Our Faith" from Thursday, October 23 to November 21 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at St. Paul's Church. This book presents "a way of life for a searching people." Each of the chapters are written by leading theologians from a variety of denominations in the issue discussed. Some of the chapter are, Saying Yes and Saying No, Testimony, Honoring the Body, Hospitality, Household Economics, Keeping Sabbath, Forgiveness, Healing, Dying Well and Singing our Lives. This book discussion will be facilitated by Terry Moran M.S., R.N., who has completed the Montana Association of Churches Lay Ministry Program. To register or for more information call 363-7656.

Pachyderm Club

The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, October 24 at noon at the Frontier Cafe, U.S. 93 in Stevensville. All are welcome.

Candidate forum

Hear Ravalli County legislative candidates discuss the issues being faced by a growing population of seniors and persons with disabilities at a free forum Friday, October 24. The Legislative Candidates Forum begins at 1 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th Street, and is open to the public. The Ravalli County Council on Aging (RCCOA), sponsor of the forum, encourages you to come for the daily noon meal and stay for the forum immediately following lunch. For more information contact the RCCOA at 363-5690.

UM Costume Closeout Sale

The University of Montana Department of Drama/Dance will hold its second annual one-day-only Costume Closeout Sale on Friday, October 24 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on the first floor of the University Center. Shoppers will have the chance to raid the Drama/Dance Costume Shop. The sale offers the beautiful, the absurd, and the remarkable. The sale items are fantastic and diverse, including everything from wedding and prom dresses to funky hats, coats, and specialty costumes. Prices range from $20 (for a wedding dress) to 25¢ for other items. Some items were bought and some were hand-made; almost every single piece was worn in a Drama/Dance production. This is a cash-only sale. For more information call Costume Shop Supervisor Lisa Marie Hyslop at 243-5271 or email her at lisa1.hyslop@umontana.edu.

Art City exhibit

"Collections and Variationa,” (Variationa is a word construct created by the artist), new work in paint/media by James Halvorson, will open at Art City on Friday, October 24 with an artist's reception from 4 to 7 p.m. Halvorson plays with the meaning of language, text and symbol by placing his imagery in unfamiliar settings. "Change what is known, and what is perceived visually will change as well." Art City is a co-operatively managed gallery featuring work by local artists. It is located in an historic downtown Hamilton building at 407 W. Main. Regular open hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and other days by chance or appointment. For information contact Art City, 363-4764, or Lorna Gabel, 363-0965.

Artist reception

Laura Way Wathen will be the featured artist at The Frame Shop & Gallery, 325 Main Street in Hamilton. An opening reception will be held Friday, October 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Her show will include works in both gouache and oil. These paintings capture the essence of people, landscapes, and everyday objects with rich effect and a strong sense of movement. For more information call the gallery at 363-6684.

A Cappella Society fundraiser

Come join the Montana A Cappella Society for their fall fundraiser on Friday, October 24 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Corvallis Methodist Church and enjoy gourmet pancakes like you’ve never tasted before! Enjoy Scrumptious Cinnamon Apple, Decadent Chocolate, Summer Fresh Strawberry, light fluffy melt in your mouth basic pancakes as well as other divine combinations. Cost is $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for kids and $20.00 for families. The Montana A Cappella Society has been delighting audiences since 2003 and is made up of local singers from right here in the Bitterroot valley. Their style is complex vocal harmony unadorned by musical accompaniment. The society performs regionally, promoting awareness and appreciation of the art of a cappella singing through live performance, recordings and educational programs in schools. The gourmet pancake supper is a fundraiser to support the group’s trip to Washington D.C. for the lighting of the Capitol Christmas Tree. For more information call 363-5778 or 961-0206.

Social justice presentation

NAFTA, the "War on Drugs" and the "War on Terror" are all used as pretexts for a massive increase in U.S. military aid to Mexico. Join grassroots organizer Carlos Euceda and filmmaker Willy Barrenco from the Mexico Solidarity Network as they discuss the $1.4 billion Merida Initiative (Plan Mexico) and its implications for the people of Mexico and the U.S. The presentation will be Friday, October 24 at the Stensrud Building, 314 N. First St. (north side next to Gold Dust), Missoula. An artisan fair and reception will begin at 6 p.m. with the presentation at 7 p.m. The event is presented by Community Action for Justice in the Americas (CAJA), SESJ, SSEJ, Montana IWW and Jubilee Justice. For more information contact Dave Jones at 363 5292.

Senior Center rummage sale

The Stevensville Senior Center will hold a rummage sale on Saturday, October 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center, 100 Mission. There will be something for everyone!

WHO tea

WHO (Women Helping Others) will be hosting a special tea on Saturday, October 25 at 3 p.m. at the Olde Coffee Mill, 225 Main, Stevensville. Bring an afternoon tea dish; tea and drinks will be supplied. All are welcome to attend. No reservations are required. If you would like to know more about WHO you may contact Deby at 531-0273 or April at 777-1245.

Victorian Masquerade Ball

The Blue Parrot Tea Room invites you to a Grand Victorian Masquerade Ball on Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville School multi-purpose room, 300 Park. Dance to live music by Ellie Nuno and Friends with vintage dances called by Gretchen Spiess. This is a family-friendly event so bring the whole family and learn easy Victorian dances. The evening also includes a light supper.

Tickets are $35 per person and $15 for children 15 and under. The Victorians loved fancy dress balls so wear your best Victorian, or Wild West or Halloween costume (as long as it’s not risqué, the Victorians were rather prudish).

There will be a dance practice at 1 p.m. at the same location for $5 per person.

For more information and tickets call 777-0520. This is a fundraiser for the restoration of the historic Stevensville Grade School.

BEAR Bitterroot Venture activities

October 25-October 26: relaxing overnight trip in a nearby forest cabin. Sliding scale (you determine what you can pay): $5-$100

All trips are first come, first served for ages 12-17. No experience necessary. All equipment provided. Call 375-9110 for more information and to register. BEAR is a non-profit organization serving the Bitterroot Valley since 1993. The mission is to inspire youth to connect to their own potential, their community, and the landscape through experiential and outdoor adventure programs.

‘Rockin’ Adoption Day

This October the Montana Companion Animal Network (MTCAN) and the Bitter Root Humane Association are joining forces with the American Humane Association to celebrate Adopt-A-Dog Month by co-sponsoring "Rockin' Adoption Day" on Saturday, October 25 from noon to 6 p.m. at the BRHA Animal Care Center at 262 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. Since the shelter has wonderful cats and kittens too, besides great dogs the two organizations are sponsoring some great adoption specials for folks that adopt pets on the event day. Montana Companion Animal Network (MTCAN) will pay $15 towards the adoption fee of EVERY dog adopted and the Bitter Root Humane Association is offering a "2 for 1" price special on all adult cats. All the animals at the BRHA are healthy, have basic vaccinations and dogs adopted include micro-chipping. Tours of the facility and refreshments will also be available. For more information call Mary at 642-3785 or www.mtcan.org.

Square dance club

Boots ‘n’ Calico Square Dance Club will hold a Hobo Dance on Saturday, October 25 at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. Fourth. Hobo stew will be served at 6 p.m. A plus workshop will start will be followed by a Hobo Dance at 8 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for best hobo costume. Rounds will be provided between tips. Club members will provide refreshments. The caller will be Barry Bartlette. All dancers are invited to join in for some fun square and round dancing. For more information call Dee Terrill, 961-1728, or Jeanne Burruss, 961-3468.

Kids First benefit

The internationally-acclaimed Harlem Ambassadors will be visiting Hamilton for a game at the Hamilton High School Gym on Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m.

The Harlem Ambassadors offer a unique brand of Harlem-style basketball, featuring high-flying slam dunks, dazzling ball-handling tricks and hilarious comedy routines.

The Ambassadors feature non-stop laughs and deliver a positive message for kids wherever the Ambassadors play. “At our shows, we want the kids to know that they’re part of our team too,” Coach Ladè Majic said. “We invite as many kids as we can to come sit on the bench, have a front row seat during the show, and get involved in all of the fun stuff we do.”

The Ambassadors set themselves apart from other “Harlem-style” basketball teams by working with local not-for-profit and service organizations and holding Harlem Ambassadors shows as community fundraising events. For Hamilton’s event the Ambassadors have partnered with Kids First to help raise funds for Kids First Scholarships.

The Ambassadors have worked extensively with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters and American Red Cross as well as Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis clubs in communities throughout the U.S., and perform more than 200 shows a year. Those shows have helped raise millions of dollars – an accomplishment of which Ambassadors President Dale Moss is very proud.

“It feels good to be able to provide quality entertainment and create memories that the fans will take with them,” Moss explained. “We’re able to give even more when we can help provide funding for a Habitat for Humanity house or new computers for the school library, and that feels great.”

Tickets are available at Chapter One Bookstore in Hamilton and all Farmers State Bank locations in Ravalli County.

Green Home Living panel discussion

Green Home Living Events is presenting a two-part panel on Saturday, October 25 at 7 p.m. in the Hamilton City Hall, 223 Second Street.

The first panel will discuss “How to Build Green Homes.” Speakers include local builders and designer Lee Kierig, Ran Pigman of Pigman Builders, Ray Tipton of Big Sky Builders and Paul Wilson of Tamarack Builders who will share their experience of green building techniques and materials. There will be a half hour for audience questions and participation.

The second panel will then cover “Growing Green Jobs.” Speakers on this panel have businesses and interests in the recycling, conservation and sustainability industries. These gentleman are Sonny LaSalle, Rick Wishcamper of Sustainable Living Center, Mark Hammond of Ravalli Services and Matt Heisel of Home Resources. They will talk about how their green oriented work creates more jobs while improving the well being of people and the planet. At the end of this panel there will be a half hour for discussion with the audience.

Dave Schultz is the moderator. This event is co-sponsored by Vicky Bohlig of Green Path Properties and Bitter Root RC&D. A donation of $3 at the door will help defray costs.

The Green Home Living Expo, scheduled for Saturday, November 1, has been cancelled due to financial constraints. For more information, call Laura Craig, event coordinator, at 961-0004.

Harvest Dinner

A Harvest Diner will be held Sunday, October 26 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. The menu will be roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, dressing, applesauce, salad, rolls, dessert and coffee. Cost is $8 per person.

Chess Club

The North Valley Public Library Chess Club will hold it monthly play on Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library community room on Main Street in Stevensville. All levels of play are welcome. This month’s special feature will concentrate on how to improve your opening play. For more information call Mel Leonard at 777-3851 or the Library at 777-5061.

Homeopathy talk

“Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism” is the subject of a talk by Elen Fowler Bench, master clinician, on Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the offices of Classical Homeopathic Counseling, 715 Main Street, Suite E in Stevensville. For more information call 777-5875.

Republican Women’s Club

The regular monthly meeting and luncheon of the Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will be held on Tuesday, October 28, at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. A number of local Republican legislators, commissioners and candidates will be speaking on the current economic situation, the federal bailout, and how all this affects us on the state and local level. Everyone is invited to attend. For lunch reservations, call Karolyn at 961-5207.

Library story time

The Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton will present the next in its Fall Story Time series on Wednesday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. when reader Jennifer Crawford presents, “Pumpkin Pies by the Light of the Moon.” Story time takes place in the children’s area of the library and is designed for children 2-3 years of age. It lasts approximately one hour. Siblings are welcome to attend. For more information call the library at 363-1670.

UM Tax Institute

If your tax knowledge needs a tune-up, it’s time to attend the 56th Annual Tax Institute offered by the University of Montana School of Law. The institute will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at Missoula’s DoubleTree Hotel. Thirteen esteemed speakers will present topics such as “Employment Tax Liability,” “Tax Legislative Policy and Public Opinion” and “Evil Siblings for Practitioners: New Section 6694 and Circular 230 Section 10.34.” The event costs $300 for registrations received by Oct. 24 and $350 for those received thereafter. The institute is intended for attorneys, accountants, trust officers, financial planners, development officers and insurance professionals. Continuing education credits are available. To register, go online to HYPERLINK "http://www.umt.edu/law" http://www.umt.edu/law. Fax the tax institute registration form to 243-2576 or mail to 56th Annual Tax Institute, School of Law, The University of Montana, Missoula MT 59812-6552. For more information, call the law school at 406-243-6509.

Daly Mansion mystery theater

"Superheroes" will be the theme of the Hamilton Players’ annual Daly Mansion Murder Mystery Dinner. The event will run two nights only, Friday, Oct. 31 and Saturday, Nov. 1, beginning at 6 p.m.

This interactive mystery dinner is a benefit for both the Daly Mansion and the Hamilton Players. The cost of $50 per person includes a gourmet dinner at the mansion. You'll meet the wackiest superheroes who've ever fought—or caused?--crime. The cast includes many Hamilton Players familiar from recent productions. Eat great food, drink some wine and watch the mystery unfold around you...on all three floors of the historic Daly Mansion! Guests are encouraged to come dressed as your favorite superhero, sidekick or villain.

For tickets or more information, call the Hamilton Players box office at 375-9050. You may also obtain tickets by emailing boxoffice@hamiltonplayers.com, or online at HYPERLINK "http://www.hamiltonplayers.com" www.hamiltonplayers.com.

Costume Harvest Party

Valley Bible Community Church will hold an Old Fashioned Costume and Harvest Party on Friday, October 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 304 Buck Street in Stevensville (behind Valley Drug). There will be games, prizes, cider, cocoa, coffee and more. For information call 531-8692.

Rodeo Club Horse Sale

The University of Montana Western Rodeo Club’s All-Class Horse sale is Saturday, Nov. 1, at 1 p.m. at the Beaverhead Livestock Auction. The sale features outstanding weanlings, ranch yearlings and yearlings. Health certificates are required on all horses. All commissions are generously donated by the Beaverhead Livestock Auction for Rodeo Club scholarships to further students’ education. For more information or consignment details, call (406) 683-2002 or (406) 683-7539.

Booster Club Bazaar

The 26th annual Stevensville Booster Club Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 1 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stevensville School. Enjoy the largest bazaar in the Bitterroot. Homemade soup and pie is available and admission is free.

‘Dancing with BEAR’ Halloween Party

The 12th Annual Dancing with BEAR Halloween Party will be held Saturday, November 1 from 7 p.m. to midnight at Hamilton City Hall. Wear a crazy costume and come socialize and dance to the music of the Big Sky Mudflaps. The annual party is a fundraiser for Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resources (BEAR) and its Teen Outdoor Programs, and will include live music, a costume contest, silent auction with over 100 items, as well as outstanding food and drinks. The event will be held in the Community Center at Hamilton City Hall on Saturday, November 1 from 7 p.m. until midnight. Cost for the party is $20.00, which includes food and drinks. After 10 p.m. the cost is $10.00. Volunteer workers are needed and they get in free. If you can’t attend, sponsor a local teen by making a donation to BEAR. Call 375-9110 or e-mail info@bearoutdooradventures.com for more information or to make a donation. BEAR is a non-profit providing low cost programs to all Bitterroot Valley youth, including low-income and at-risk teens and is dedicated to inspiring youth to connect to their own potential, the community and the landscape through experiential and outdoor adventure programs.

Sunday Series Kickoff

The Sunday Series will kick off Sunday, November 2 at 2 p.m. at Ravalli County Museum at 205 Bedford, Hamilton with “Spirit Tailings.” Did you hear the floorboards creaking when no one was there? Have you caught a glimpse of ghostly figures moving through your home or the museum? Ellen Baumler will delight and scare with her ghost stories from Montana’s legendary mining towns of Helena, Virginia City, and Butte. For more information call the museum at 363-3338.

Hamilton High School drama production

The Hamilton High School Play Productions class is proud to present Joseph Stein's sidesplitting play, “Enter Laughing.” This unheralded play, based on the novel by Carl Reiner, has entertained audiences for years. It is a riotous account of a stage-struck youth (Richard Lacey) who works as a delivery boy in a sewing machine factory. His parents (Byron King and Rissa Holmes) want him to be a druggist, but as soon as he's saved enough money he enlists in a hammy, semi professional company managed by a seasoned actor (Jonathan White) who will put anybody in any play for the right amount of money. The young man is a dreadful actor and the scene of his first performance is hilarious. He proceeds to splash through romantic scenes with the manager's daughter (Chrissy Dowdy), with another fellow's date and finally with the girl who was meant for him all the time. Other cast and crew members include: Ryan Splatt, Leisy Rogers, Jeff Embree, Wyatt Lawrence, Ian Curtiss, Alex Ridgeway, Ashlee Ferro, Pranki Romano. Cory Williams, Klace Koch, Andrew Holmquist, Dylan Huseby, Taylor Leavell, and Breeze McCormack.

“Enter Laughing” is directed by Jean Steele. The show will be performed at the Hamilton High School PAC, November 3 and 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the HHS office or at the door. Prices are $5 for both nights. HHS office contact is 375-6060.

Literature Seminar

The Bitterroot Public Library is pleased to sponsor the Marjorie Crawford literature seminar, making it available cost-free to the public. All books will be taught by Shawn Wathen of Chapter One Book Store.

November 4 & 6 – “The Stray Dog Cabaret: A Book of Russian Poems” translated by Paul Schmidt. On New Year's Day, 1912, the Stray Dog opened in St. Petersburg. Its habitues included the greatest concentration of major poets in Russian history.

Classes are held in the basement meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library (west entrance) on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Books are available at Chapter One Book Store. The Bitterroot Public Library has a limited number of copies for checkout. Call for information, 363-5220 or 363-1670.

Stevensville Garden Club

The Stevensville Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. The Nov. 5 meeting will feature a "Holiday Design Workshop." For location information call JoAnne Gibbons at 961- 5642 or Carolynne McCormick at 777-5319.

Motivation workshop

South Valley Child and Family Center will host The Basics of Motivational Interview, a workshop with Dr. Christine Fiore, UM Associate Professor of Psychology, on Friday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motivational interview is a valuable tool for anyone who hopes to create positive individual or community level change and is ideal for counselors, educators, law enforcement agencies, and healthcare workers. It is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. The workshop will be held at SVCFC, 515 Madison in Hamilton and the cost is $50 (inc. lunch). Space is limited so call 363-3450 to register today. Some scholarships are available.

Newcomers Club

Bitterroot Women Newcomers Club meeting for November is Thursday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ravalli County Museum located at Bedford and S. 3rd St in Hamilton. Make new friends in the Bitterroot Valley!

Yoga Retreat in Costa Rica

Join local teacher, Jill Hughes, on a yoga retreat at the rainforest ocean discovery center, Guaria de Osa, in Costa Rica Feb. 6-13. The trip includes daily guided tours through the most biologically diverse place on earth. For information about the trip, visit yogaintheroot.com or call 777-7011. For information about the retreat center, visit guariadeosa.com.

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