The Golden Age group meets every Friday from 7:30 to 10 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. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. Blood pressure is checked every first Wednesday of the month. Also on the first Wednesday of every month a potluck is held at 12:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting. Card parties are held on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. On the last Wednesday of the month a birthday party is held at 2 p.m.

Florence American Legion

The Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Florence Fire Hall. For further information contact Post Commander Claude Nichols at 273-3051.

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 Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.

Corvallis American Legion

The Corvallis American Legion Post 91 meets the third Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Corvallis High School library. For further information contact Post Commander Alex Ivanoff at 961-8997 or Post Adjutant Roy Meyer, 961-4272.

Lilies of the Valley singing group

The Lilies of the Valley Ladies Ensemble welcomes you to share your time, talent, wit and humor in the joy of singing together, short programs to share with others. No auditions to participate, only your love of the language of music and the desire to sing it in melody and harmony. Come and relax Thursday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m., at 211 N. 6th St., Hamilton. For more information call Thelma, 363- 1598.

WIC clinics

A WIC clinic is offered in Hamilton Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 205 Bedford St, Suite P, District Courthouse building in Hamilton.

The Stevensville clinic is open on Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 216 College St. in Stevensville. The Victor clinic is open the second Monday of the month at the Victor Nazarene Church. The Darby clinic is open every other month, the third Monday of the month at the Darby Library. For more information call 375-6685.

Sapphire Quilt Club

The Sapphire Quilt Club 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.

Grief Support Groups

When you grieve the death of a loved one, you sometimes hide it so others think you’re over your sorrow and loss. Marcus Daly Hospice offers an opportunity to share grieving experiences and grow from them.

For the men in our community dealing with the death of a loved one, Marcus Daly Hospice offers a men’s breakfast support group. The Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast meets at 9 a.m. every second and fourth Friday of the month in the Marcus Daly Hospice dining room. Breakfast is provided for a $3 donation per person. Call 375-4752 to reserve your spot.

For anyone in our community dealing with the loss of a loved one, Tuesday afternoons from 2-3:30 p.m. a bereavement support group meets in the Marcus Daly Hospice Center living room. All are welcome.

For more information, call Cathy Palmer, LCPC, Bereavement Coordinator, at 375-4752.

NV Library story time

The North Valley Public Library in Stevensville offers story times for children ages seven and under on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. No registration is required. For more information call the library at 777-5061.

Spanish conversation group

Habla Espanol? Do you travel? Do you work with Latinos? Do you just want to keep your mind sharp? If you are a beginner or just a bit rusty, join the Stevi Spanish Conversation Group at the North Valley Public Library Wednesdays from 6 to 7 pm to brush up on your Spanish language skills. This is not a class to learn to speak Spanish. It will be an informal, weekly gathering to practice speaking the Spanish language. The focus will be role playing for situations experienced during travel and everyday life. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.

Soroptimists

Soroptimist International of Hamilton meets the first, second and third Thursdays of each month at noon at BJ’s Restaurant. Soroptimist is a worldwide organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. All interested business women are encouraged to attend.

Rotary Club

The Hamilton Rotary Club meets Mondays, 12 noon at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. First Street, Hamilton. For information about Rotary, call 363-2960.

PFLAG Chapter

Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in the basement, 600 S. 3rd St., Hamilton. The building is handicap accessible from DeSmet Street through the back door of the church. For more information contact Terry Moran, 363-7656.

‘Science of Mind’ fellowship

Science of Mind fellowship gathers every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Carriage House in Hamilton to watch a downloaded message from Seattle's Center For Spiritual Living. Join like-minded metaphysicians in spiritual community. For info call Barb Lucas, 375-9996.

Women’s writing group

A Women's Writing Group for women who love to write and share their written work with other women meets Tuesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Call Theresa Rivera at SAFE, 363-2793, for more information.

Legion bingo

B-I-N-G-O! Join American Legion Fort Owen Post 94, in Stevensville, for free popcorn and an entertaining evening of bingo. The action starts at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center in Stevensville on the first and third Thursdays of the month. All prizes are cash and proceeds go to support American Legion youth activities.

Valley Veterans Service Center

Find out what VA benefits you may be qualified for at the Valley Veterans Service Center, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to assist veterans and their dependents in filing claims with the VA. If you have questions or need help dealing with the VA, call Rob Embree at 363-9838 or stop by the office at 229 Fairgrounds Road, Suite 4, Hamilton.

Veteran-to-Veteran (V2V) meetings

The V2V outreach group meets every Friday morning at 8 a.m. in the backroom at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. These informal meetings are for all veterans from the Boxer Rebellion to the present. Many veterans have both unresolved and resolved issues from their experiences in the military that impact their lives today. At the meetings veterans can discuss whatever they want and the outreach group gives veterans an opportunity to get together to share information and talk about issues. For further information contact Dan Mayer (961-1577) from the Bitterroot Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America.

Vietnam Veterans of America

The Bitterroot Chapter #938 of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at 229 Fairgrounds Road (just east of Hamilton High School). Vietnam era veterans often need assistance with problems and issues and many have similar stories. The Bitterroot Chapter VVA is your organization to provide the opportunity to obtain and share information, to organize grass root activities, lend a helping hand, and offer assistance to all veterans in dealing with the Veterans Administration. Also, through the National VVA organization, the local chapter supplies input to state and federal government legislators on issues important to veterans. For more information contact Bill Decker at 369-2252.

MOPS group

The Bitterroot MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group meets at Lone Rock Bible Church, around the corner from Lone Rock School, just off Eastside Hwy, down Three Mile Creek Road, between Stevensville and Florence. The group meets every other Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Age-appropriate childcare including snacks, stories and activities, is available for children up through age five. For more information about Bitterroot MOPS, contact Jeannie Tischler at 777-0506.

Waldorf Playgroup

Waldorf Playgroup, Parent/Child Classes meet Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton, and Daly Mansion Children's Garden. Welcoming parents, expecting parents, and children birth to 6 years for creative play, songs, stories, baking, crafts and gardening in a homelike setting. For more information contact Kim at 369-0213 or Elissia at 381-1981. Waldorf Playgroup, Parent/Child Class is sponsored by the Bitterroot School. More information about the Bitterroot School and Waldorf education can be found at www.thebitterrootschool.org and HYPERLINK "http://www.whywaldorfworks.org" www.whywaldorfworks.org.

Veterans affairs clinics

Andrea Montee, Service Officer for the Montana Veterans Affairs Division in Missoula, will be available to veterans and their dependents that have questions or need to file a claim with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs on the second Tuesday of every month from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stevensville Town Council Chambers and from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Job Service office. She will also be at the Job Service office every fourth Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information call 542-2501.

Trap Club

The Hamilton Trap Club is open every Wednesday and Sunday from 12 noon until dusk unless people get done shooting trap before dusk. For more information contact Dick or Cheryl Wallis at 546-3856. The Trap Club is located at the Hamilton Airport.

Shamanic Journey Circle

The Blue Eagle Woman Shamanic Journey Circle meets on the second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at 504 Main St. (Active Care Family Chiropractic building) in Stevensville. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to participate in shamanic drumming and healing work. For more information, contact Marge Hulburt at 241-7260.

Recovery support group

“High Noon” Meeting: A newly formed, peer-directed support group meets weekly on Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Bison Internet Café, 164 S. 3rd in Hamilton. The Café is not open during meeting times. People in recovery from mental illness and/or substance abuse or addiction can find support and mentor help from group participants. All interested persons are invited to attend. Participants demonstrate hope and strength to each other, share resources and celebrate successes. The café’s open hours are Wednesday through Saturday, from 3 to 9 p.m. For more information, call during those hours or leave a message at 363-2222.

Bitterroot Toastmasters

Bitterroot Toastmasters Club meets Monday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant in Hamilton with optional no host supper before or after. Meetings are designed to build confidence and skills in communication and leadership. Guests are welcome.

Child fitness program

It's no secret that an increasing number of today’s kids are overweight or obese. These kids are at a higher risk for weight-related health conditions that impair quality of life. South Valley Child and Family Center is meeting that challenge head-on with the Fitterroot Program for Kids. The Fitterroot Team works closely with young people and their families during a structured 10-week program. Goals include (1) learning how to make healthier food choices, (2) addressing challenges to adopting a healthier lifestyle, (3) increasing physical activity, and (4) enhancing self-image. A new session is starting in early October. Enrollment is limited. For more information, or to receive an enrollment packet, call Mimi at 363-3450 (leave a message).

Evening water aerobics

Evening Water Aerobics are held at the Bitterroot Aquatic Center Mondays through Thursdays. Monday and Wednesday water aerobics are held from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Water Aerobics Instructors will teach a combination of shallow and deep water moves to help strengthen your cardiovascular system and core using a mixture of interval and circuit training. Call 375-8200 or check out the website at www.bitterrootaquaticcenter.com

Toddler story time

It’s never too early to introduce your baby or toddler to the wonderful world of books and reading. Together you will discover the joy of songs, finger plays, simple books and bouncing rhymes. The toddler story time for babies through age 2 meets every Friday at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Toddler story time lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 363-1670.

Safety seat fitting station

Mildenberger Motors will be teaching families how to safely transport their children on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The dealership will serve as the site of a monthly child safety seat checkup event to help ensure that children are using car seats, booster seats and seat belts the right way on every ride. At these events, nationally certified child passenger safety technicians will teach families how to transport children correctly. The events are open to the public. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To make an appointment call Lonie Hutchison at 546-9640 or 258-3880.

American Sign Language Group

An American Sign Language Bible discussion group meets Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8 p.m. and Sunday mornings from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Kingdom Hall, 1115 S. Reserve St., Missoula. Discussion focuses on how to use the Bible in your life. For more information contact Dianr Gacek, 777-0747, aslgal@rocketmail.com.

Community meal program

The South Valley Child and Family Center is serving free meals to the community’s families and those in need Monday through Friday from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 515 Madison in Hamilton. To volunteer or for further information call Faylee at 363=3450.

Sabre Soccer meetings

Stevensville Sabre Soccer meetings are held the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Main Street Association building in Stevensville. The general public and all interested parties are welcome to attend. For more information contact Brooke Flynn at 880-2903.

Lone Rock Bible Club

The Lone Rock Bible Club meets Wednesdays from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. Escorts from Lone Rock School to the church building will be provided and homeschooled children are also invited. Guaranteed to be fun! For more information call Russ Scheffel (240-3048), Randy Turner (360-1771) or Cheri Perez (777-2570).

Darby food collection

The Darby Bread Box is collecting canned milk, canned pumpkin, cranberrry sauce and stuffing during October and November for Holiday Boxes. Drop off locations are People's Market and the Bitterroot Credit Union in Darby. Any donations are appreciated.

HHS Bands fruit sale

The Hamilton High School Bands are currently conducting their annual citrus fruit sales through November 3. The band is selling top quality oranges, grapefruit, and mandarin oranges from southern California with all proceeds going to help the band. The boxes are sold in either 20 lb. or 40 lb. varieties and will be delivered the second week of December, just in time for Holiday entertaining. If you would like to place an order, call Shawn Thacker at 375-6060, ext. 6248.

Coat drive

RSVP is sponsoring a winter coat, glove, and hat drive. Everything collected will go to organizations who help families in need. Bring good clean items to the RSVP office in

Hamilton, at 310 Old Corvallis Road during the week of October 18-22 or to the North Valley Library on Saturday October 23, from 10 a.m. to noon. Don’t let a child shiver through a Montana winter. All sizes are needed.

Soccer signups

Signups for Ravalli United’s spring competitive soccer league are currently underway. All valley youth ages 11-19 are encourage to participate. The deadline for registration is November 15. For information and registration forms visit the Ravalli United website at ravallisc.org or contact Shawn Wathen at 961-3104.

Youth culinary arts program

South Valley Child and Family Center invites Ravalli County youth in middle school (Monday evenings) and high school (Tuesday evenings) to learn the culinary arts in a free six-week program (offered 5 times in 2010-2011). This is a great opportunity for youth to learn basic culinary arts skills, create wonderful meals for the community and develop life skills. South Valley Child and Family Center served over 3500 meals to the community in 2009-10. The Youth Volunteer Program will prepare and serve meals on Monday and Tuesday evenings and Session Two is starting up November 15, 2010, from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Call 363-3450 to register; space is limited.

RSVP coat drive

The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Volunteer Center is continuing its coat drive for children/teen coats. Plenty of adult sized coats have been collected but coats in all children sizes from infant to teens are still desperately needed. The coats will be given away at the Ravalli County Food Give-Away on November 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Art Building on Old Corvallis Road. Bring good clean items to the RSVP office in Hamilton, at 310 Old Corvallis Road. Don’t let a child shiver through a Montana winter. For more information contact RSVP at 363-1102.

Quilt raffle

A full sized Colonial American themed quilt made by Vicki DeVore is being raffled off to help with medical expenses for cataract surgery and medication for Gwen Anderson, Vicki’s mother. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and can be purchased at DeVore Printing, 303 Buck Street, Stevensville. The drawing will be held December 4th. For more information call Jay at 777-2403.

November library events

November 2: Library is closed for Election Day. Marjorie A. Crawford Literature Seminar, 9:30-11:30 a.m., West Meeting Room of Library, “The Golden Age” by Michal Ajvaz, free and open to the public

November 3: Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., “Sheep and Sleep” with Storyteller Jennifer Crawford, in the Children’s Corner

November 5: Toddler Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., West meeting room of library

November 9: Family Star Gazing Night, 6:30-8 p.m., main floor of library. Learn more about our solar system and the stars you see at night at a Family Star Gazing Party at the Bitterroot Public Library. This is one of a series of NASA family events being held by the local library. Come view the stars through a telescope, learn a few constellations, and make your own portable guide to the night sky. You can make your own constellation with glow-in-the-dark stars, play educational computer games, make a glow-in-the-dark planet or star with play dough, and enjoy some hot chocolate. Remember to wear warm clothing including hats and gloves.

November 10: Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., “Birds!” in the Children’s Corner with library director, Trista Smith

November 11: Library is Closed for Veterans Day. The Fellowship Club, 6 to 7:30 p.m., West Meeting Room of Library, “Thou Art That: Transforming Religious Metaphor” by Joseph Campbell, everyone welcome.

November 12: Toddler Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., West Meeting Room of library

November 17: Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Children’s Corner with Storyteller Paula Prescott. “Brown Bag It!” Book Discussion Group, noon to 1 p.m., West Meeting Room of Library. “Enemies of the People: My Family’s Journey to America” by Kati Martin, free and open to the public

November 18: Adult Foreign Film Series, 7 p.m., West Meeting Room of Library, Art of the Short Film, short various genres, various countries, English subtitles 106 minutes, free and open to the public

November 19: Toddler Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., West Meeting Room of Library

November 24: Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., “Cats and Kitties” with Storyteller Mark Rhodes. Library closes at 3 p.m.

November 30: Family Activity Night: Extraterrestrial Party! 6:30-8 p.m., Main floor of library. Yellowstone hot springs and aliens: what’s the connection? Bring your family to the Extraterrestrial Party at the Bitterroot Public Library and find out. This party is one of a series of NASA family events being held by the local library. Come face-to-face with some Sea Monkeys and learn about their travels in space. Make some Shrinky Dinks and find out what scientists really think aliens might look like. Construct and launch a rocket outside!

Wednesday, November 10

Preschool story time

Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, November 10 to enjoy “Chicken Chatter” and hear books read by library director, Trista Smith. This story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 3-5 years of age. For more information call 363-1670.

Initiative Games

Initiative Games for 5th through 7th graders will be held Wednesdays, November 10 and 25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Local Living Family Center in Florence. Each task is designed so that participants must employ cooperation, cognitive and physical effort to gain a solution. The greater the diversity among players, the more creative the solution! Call Allison at 273-0142 for more information.

Thursday, November 11

Veterans Day observance

An appreciation breakfast and commemorative assembly will be held in honor of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11 at Lone Rock School. A free breakfast for veterans will be held from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and an assembly will be held from 9 to 9:45 a.m. All local veterans are invited.

SASS

The Stevensville Art & Sculpture (SASS) will meet on Thursday, November 11 at 10 a.m. at the Bitterroot Star office at 215 Main in Stevensville. The mission of SASS is to promote the arts in the Bitterroot Valley through a number of public art projects. SASS is open to anyone interested in the arts. Come hear about the group’s many interesting art projects. For more information call Gary Knapp at 777-3797.

Women Newcomers’ Club

The Bitterroot Women Newcomers' Club will meet Thursday, November 11 at 10:15 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 600 S. 3rd St. in Hamilton. The speaker for the meeting will be Darby tax expert, Mary Lemon, who will be discussing the new Montana tax and trust laws. For more information, call Melanie Bakken, 777-9814. Visitors are always welcome.

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet on Thursday, November 11 at 1 p.m.

Veterans Day Observance

The Ravalli County Museum will present the 21st Annual Veterans Day Observance on Thursday, November 11 at 2 p.m. at 205 Bedford in Hamilton.

The observance will include a Tribute at the Dough Boy statue in front of the Museum. Refreshments will be served inside after the ceremonies. For more information call 363-3338.

Victor Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 11 and 12 at Victor School. Thursday conferences will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday's conferences will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Victor Chili Dinner

A chili dinner will be held in the Victor School multi-purpose room on Thursday, November 11. The cost will be $2.50/person. This is a scholarship fundraiser for the senior class hosted by the Bitterroot Women's Club. The money raised will provide a scholarship for one senior class member from Victor School.

Victor band concert

A band and choir concert honoring veterans throughout the valley will be held in the MSR Center at the Victor School on Thursday, November 11 starting at 7 p.m.

Fellowship Club

The Bitterroot Public Library Fellowship Club will hold its next meeting at the Community Room of the library on Thursday, November 11 at 6 p.m.

The work to be studied and reviewed is the book "Thou Art That: Transforming Religious Metaphor" by Joseph Campbell. This book is a compilation of previously uncollected essays and lectures by Joseph Campbell that focus on the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Here Campbell explores common religious symbols, reexamining and reinterpreting them in the context of his remarkable knowledge of world mythology. According to Campbell society often confuses the literal and metaphorical interpretations of religious stories and symbols. In this collection he eloquently reestablishes these metaphors as a means to enhance spiritual understanding and mystical revelation. With characteristic verve he ranges from rich storytelling to insightful comparative scholarship. Included is editor Eugene Kennedy‚s classic interview with Campbell in The New York Times Magazine, which brought the scholar to the public‚s attention for the first time.

Joseph Campbell was an American author and teacher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. His first original work, “The Hero With a Thousand Faces,” became acclaimed as a classic. In 1988, a series of television interviews with Bill Moyers, “The Power of Myth,” introduced Campbell’s views to millions of people.

The Fellowship Club meets every second Thursday of the month and is free and open to anyone seeking to promote individual and collective well being.

Joseph A. Costantino, Ph.D. is the facilitator. Call the library at 363-1670 for more information.

Veterans Day dinner

American Legion Post 94 will hold its annual Veterans Day dinner on Thursday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the post home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. The dinner will be potluck, with the Post furnishing the beverages, rolls, and meat (ham and turnkey). Awards will be presented. Boys State and Girls State delegates will report on their experience. The Bitterroot Bucs baseball team will be there as well. All veterans and their families are welcome. You don’t have to be a Legion member to attend.

Cross-Country Ski Club

The Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club and long time members Dusty Samouce and Mel Holloway will present "Mars Desert Research Station," a program about their experiences working with the Mars habitat simulation and research that is ongoing in southern Utah. The Club meeting on Thursday, November 11 will also include a silent auction featuring a wide range of spectacular specialty items. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 1220 West Main St, Hamilton. All are welcome.

Friday, November 12

Daly Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Show

The Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Show will be held Friday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the hospital Conference Room C. there will be gifts, decorations, stocking stuffers, bargain table and raffle. All proceeds from the Christmas Show, the Hospital Gift Shop and various Auxiliary fund raisers are used to buy the Hospital new equipment.

Library book sale

The Big Holiday Book Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13, Community Room, North Valley Public Library, Main St., Stevensville, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., both days. The usual extensive variety of books, videos and DVDs will be offered, along with handmade crafts and gift items, some new, some gently used. Come Christmas shop for others and yourself. Remember, take as many books and movies as you wish, just for the price of a donation. Crafts and gift items very reasonably priced. Light refreshments will be served. Half of proceeds will go directly to the library's Building and Renovations Fund.

South Valley Pachyderm Club

Constitutional scholar Gary Carlson will be the guest speaker for the next meeting of the South Valley Pachyderm Club on Friday, November 12 at 12 noon. Gary will be presenting an analysis of the November 2nd election. There will be opportunity for questions and discussion. The Club meets at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st street, Hamilton. The South Valley Pachyderm Club, which meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, is an officially recognized allied organization of the Republican Party. Members of the public are welcome.

Hospice Center Open House

An open house will be held at Marcus Daly Hospice Center on Friday, November 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. Hospice is special care for patients and families facing life-threatening illness. The Marcus Daly Hospice Center is a place where patients and family members receive compassionate support from specially trained staff and volunteers. With the recent renovations now complete, the public is invited to celebrate National Hospice Month, see the new hospice center, meet the staff and enjoy delicious homemade treats. For more information call 363-6503.

Naomi Chapter #19

Naomi Chapter #19, Order of the Eastern Star, Victor, announces the upcoming official visit of Worthy Grand Matron Margo Hellickson, and Worthy Grand Patron, Rich Ransdell on Friday, November 12. There will be a soup and bread supper starting at 5:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the meeting. All members of the Order of the Eastern Star are invited to attend.

Naomi Chapter #19 was started on September 23, 1896. The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest organization in the world where both men and women belong. The order was founded in the 1860's by Dr. Rob Morris. The order has over two million members involved with projects involving millions of dollars for numerous charities. The Order of the Eastern Star is not a secret society or a religion and members of all religions may belong. The order also encourages allegiance to preserve the good of their country and allows membership of all economic stations of life. The order promotes Charity, Truth and Loving Kindness.

Hamilton Players production

The Hamilton Players will present “You Can’t Take It With You” by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman and directed by April Johnson on November 12-14 and 19-21. The Hamilton Players are proud to present this zany comedy. “You Can't Take It With You” introduces you to the eccentric Vanderhof-Sycamore household and the "normal" Kirby family. Craziness and madcap comedy ensues when Tony, the attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore house on the wrong evening. The Kirby family is placed in the midst of the happy madness of the Sycamores. In the end, Tony begins to realize that his "normal" family may be the crazy ones. Filled with a variety of fun characters and non-stop laughter, “You Can't Take It With You” is a comedy the whole family will enjoy. Tickets are available at the Hamilton Players Box Office, M-F, 1 to 5 p.m. or online at HYPERLINK "http://www.hamiltonplayers.com" www.hamiltonplayers.com. Tickets are $14.00 reserved seating.

Benefit film screening

A film about Stevensville jeweler, sculptor, author and shaman Heyoka Merrifield will receive its Bitterroot premiere on Friday, November 12, at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center in the Hamilton High School in a benefit for Arlee’s Garden of 1000 Buddhas. “Sundancing with the Muse—Heyoka Merrifield’s Sacred Art Story” – just accepted for the Red Rocks Film Festival and airing on PBS – traces the remarkable journey of a Montana artist, the spirituality and power of whose work has attracted celebrity collectors such as Cher, George Harrison, and Joan Baez. Advance tickets for the screening are $12 in advance (children 14 and under are $8 and children 5 and under are free) and available at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, Chapter One Bookstore, Bella, Flower Happy, and all Farmers State Bank branches. Tickets at the door will be $15/$10.

The screening of “Sundancing with the Muse” will be followed by a Q&A with both Heyoka and director Jason Gutzmer; both will also attend a reception afterward, with refreshments provided by Homestead Organics. A silent auction during the reception will include an opportunity for attendees to bid on one of Heyoka’s original works, a necklace created in sterling silver, onyx, turquoise, and lapis. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated toward the completion of the Garden of 1000 Buddhas just north of Arlee and the anticipated visit of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; one of Heyoka’s jewelry pieces now adorns the Great Mother statue in the center of the Garden. Dr. Georgia Milan, also a Bitterroot resident and Public Relations Director for the Garden of 1000 Buddhas Project, will be on hand to update the gathering on the Garden’s summer progress and answer questions.

Saturday, November 13

Hamilton speech meet

Hamilton High School is hosting its annual Speech, Debate & Drama meet on Saturday, November 13. Many volunteer judges are needed. If you can help with a couple of rounds, judging starts at 8 a.m. with three rounds in the morning and two rounds in the afternoon. Never judged before? Training is available on either Tuesday, November 9 or Thursday, November 11 at 7 p.m. at Hamilton High School, room 128. If you are not available this Saturday, then consider helping with Corvallis’ 2-day meet December 3-4. It is a fun, entertaining and stimulating activity where you can see how talented our youth are. For more information contact Dee Hallock at Hamilton High School, 375-6060, ext. 6225 or cell 381-7727.

St. Mary’s parish bazaar

St. Mary's annual parish bazaar will take place on Saturday, November 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Family Center, 400 Charlos in Stevensville. In addition to the silent auction there will be crafts, separate craft tables, baked goods, and a raffle. Items to be raffled off include a quilt, an afghan, a wine basket and pottery. All of the above are hand-crafted by parishioners. Lunch of chili, hot dogs, chips and pie will be available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For more information call Lucia Wright at 642-3155.

Flea market

A flea market will be held Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. Rent a table for $5. Lunch will be available. Call Katie at 363-2316 for more information.

Craft Fair

The King’s Christian Church, 9830 Valley Grove Dr., Lolo, will hold its annual craft fair on Saturdays, November 13 and 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table rent of $20 includes both dates. Call 273-0682 for more information.

Selway Back Country Horsemen

Selway-Pintlar Wilderness Back Country Horsemen will hold their traditional Thanksgiving Dutch Oven feast on Saturday, November 13 at the Rock Creek Horse Camp on the east end of Lake Como. Share the campfire warmth, good company, and potluck. Ovens start cooking at 11 a.m.; excellent meal ready at about 12 noon; short meeting and a ride along the lake to follow. Bring a dish to share, a chair, good trail stories, and a big appetite. If the weather requires a change, call Joe at 821-0921.

‘Frosty Paws’ benefit

Bitter Root Humane Association will hold its annual "Frosty Paws”

fundraiser on November 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and November 14, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Bedford Bldg. (City Hall), 223 S. 2nd St. in Hamilton. Once again the event will feature pet photos with Santa and a Holiday Pet Bazaar including many vendors, bake sale, the "Paws Cafe" and raffle. The vendors will include pet related gifts from artists, quilters, woodworkers. trainers ... collars, leashes, bowls, toys... lots of stuff still flying in with Santa's reindeer. Gifts for humans, too. Call 363-5311 for more information. All proceeds benefit the Bitter Root Humane Association and its guests.

Vegetarian Society

Western Montana Vegetarian Society will hold its monthly veggie potluck on Saturday, November 13 at 12 noon at 102 McLeod Avenue, corner of Higgins in Missoula. This month's theme is "Gentle Thanksgiving" with all plant-based foods to enjoy. (Poultry will be at the event and are the guests at the table, not on the table.) No matter what your eating style is, the potlucks are meat-free you are encouraged to bring a vegan entree. If you don't have time to bring an entree, a $4 donation will get you a nice lunch and friendly conversation. For more information visit HYPERLINK "http://www.NewDawnMT.com" www.NewDawnMT.com.

Morton benefit

A benefit for Karren “Sissy” Morton will be held Saturday, November 13 at the American Legion Hall on Middle Burnt Fork Road in Stevensville. Children’s game with prizes will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. A Cornbread and Chili Feed will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Music with the New-Matics will be from 7 to 10 p.m. with beer and wine available. There will also be a quilt raffle and silent auction. Donations can also be made at Farmers State Bank. For more information call 381-3875.

Benefit chili dinner

A chili dinner to raise funds to help Jenell Semple with medical bills will be held Saturday, November 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at United Methodist Church,

Eastside Hwy, Corvallis. There will be also be silent auction items.

Marine Corps Birthday Ball

The 2010 Marine Corps Birthday Ball, sponsored by the Bitterroot Valley Detachment of the Marine Corps League, will take place at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N 2nd Street, Hamilton on Saturday, November 13. Happy Hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the Birthday Ceremony at 7 p.m. and the banquet at 7:30. The public is invited. Tickets are $30 and must be purchased in advance. For further information call Wayne Mooney at 642-3871 or Tony Malley at 360-0818 or mail checks made out to Bitterroot Valley MCL to Wayne Mooney, PO Box 777, Victor MT 59875. Ticket sales will close on November 10.

Sunday, November 14

Accordion Association

The Five Valley Accordion Association will hold its next jam/dance session on Sunday, November 14 at the "Jokers Wild" in Missoula from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for members, $4.00 for non-members, and free for performing musicians. Live music is provided by accordions, guitars, banjos, bass and drums. Come join in on the music, dancing, and fun. For more information call Mike Jones at 642-9693.

Monday, November 15

Stevi school menu

November 15-19

Monday – Breakfast: Cereal, fruit, milk; Lunch: Fish Sea Wonders, coleslaw, peaches

Tuesday – Breakfast: Waffles, fruit, milk; Lunch: Chili with crackers, fresh veggies with ranch, kiwi

Wednesday - Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, fruit, milk; Lunch: Thanksgiving Dinner – turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, rolls, pineapple

Thursday – Breakfast: Breakfast burrito, fruit, milk; Lunch: Chef’s salad, ham, cheese, apples

Friday – Breakfast: Cereal, fruit, milk; Lunch: Hot dogs, taters, pears.

Corvallis Book Fair

The Corvallis Primary School Library is having a Scholastic Fall Book Fair from Monday, November 15 through Friday, November 19 and Tuesday and Wednesday during Parent/Teacher Conferences. The fair is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday until 7:30 p.m. There will be lots of affordable books and great gift ideas for the book lovers on your holiday shopping list. The book fair is the annual fundraiser for the library. For more information call 961-3261, ext. 307.

Florence HS winter activities parent meeting

Florence-Carlton High School winter activities parent meeting will be held Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m. in the new gym. All parents of high school students who are planning to participate in girls and boys basketball, wrestling and cheerleading should attend. All physicals are due before practice starts.

Bitterroot Audubon

Bitterroot Audubon’s November meeting will feature a presentation showing the incredible concentration of sandhill cranes in central Nebraska during spring migration. Eighty percent of the sandhill crane population stops at staging areas near the Big Bend area of the Platte River between February and April each year to rest and refuel on their trip to breeding grounds as far away as Siberia. On a good day, one can see a half million cranes from one spot. Bitterroot Audubon members Mel Mooers, Mimi Sauer, Molly Hackett and Kay Fulton will share their stories and show great videos and photos of this amazing event experienced during three different years. The presentation will be on Monday, November 15 at 7 p.m. at the Visitors’ Center on the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge north of Stevensville. The meeting is free, and the public is invited. Contact Kay Fulton (642-3794) for more information.

Wednesday, November 17

Preschool story time

Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, November 17 to enjoy “Journey with a Crayon” and hear books read by Paula Prescott. This story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 3-5 years of age. For more information call 363-1670.

Writers group

Are you actively writing? Initial meeting to consider a writers' group for information exchange, critique and support will be held Wednesday, November 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Call for location: Star Jameson, 363-4026.

Chess Club

The Chess Club will meet Wednesday, November 17 from 3:30 to 5p.m. at the Local Living Family Center in Florence. Everyone is welcome. Call Allison at 273-0142 for more information.

Thursday, November 18

Shamanic Journey Circle

The Blue Eagle Woman Shamanic Journey Circle will meet on Thursday, November 18 at 7 p.m. at 504 Main St. (Active Care Family Chiropractic building) in Stevensville. The event is free and open to anyone who would like to participate in shamanic drumming and healing work. For more information, contact Marge Hulburt at 241-7260.

Adult Foreign Film Series

The Adult Foreign Film Series continues on Thursday, November 18 at 7 p.m. in the West Meeting Room of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. The series is free and intended for mature audiences due to adult themes, language and sexual content. The November 18 showing will be “Art of the Short Film” with five short films featured. For more information contact the library at 363-1670.

Friday, November 19

Pakistan flood victim benefit

Moved by the desperate plight of an estimated 21 million people coping with the aftermath of recent devastating floods in Pakistan, a diverse coalition of concerned Montana groups will present a public, multi-media benefit on Friday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the University of Montana’s UC Ballroom. Dubbed “Helping the Pakistan Flood Victims: Beyond Politics to Compassion,” the event will feature a short film of never-before-seen teachings by HH the Dalai Lama from his recent visit to Sun Valley, ID; live music by Joan Zen; and a silent auction. The keynote address, “Disaster, Coping, and 21st Century Needs,” will be delivered by Jon Turk, Montana author of “The Raven’s Gift.” All proceeds from the evening will be donated to PODA (www.poda.org.pk), a Pakistan-based advocacy organization for the welfare of women and children that is implementing round-the-clock flood relief countrywide.

Sponsors of the evening’s event include, from within the University of Montana: the Geography Department, Office of the President, Montana Geography Alliance, Foreign Student and Scholar Services, and Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography Honor Society). Non-university sponsors include: the Ewam Buddhist Sangha, Rotoract Club of Montana, Teachers Without Borders, and MCAT.

BPAC concert series

The Bitterroot Performing Arts Council is proud to present Mary Black in concert Friday, November 19 at 8 p.m. on her first U.S. tour in three years. The concert will take place at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center at HHS. For the last quarter-century, singer Mary Black has been a dominant presence in Irish music, both at home and abroad. She has shared stages, television shows and recording studios with some of the most revered performers of her time. She has also played a frontline role in bringing Irish music, past and present, to an increasingly appreciative and ever-growing global audience. In addition to the acclaim and awards Mary has received over the years from both the public and the critics--including several platinum records and countless hits--she has also garnered the esteem of her fellow artists, many of whom have recorded and performed live with her, including Emmylou Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Joan Baez and Van Morrison, not to mention a host of Irish traditional musicians and singers. A legendary voice in Irish music, the San Francisco Chronicle has described Mary Black as “one of the best interpretative singers around.” Tickets are $37.50, all seats, on sale and can be purchased via phone at 363-7946, or in person at the BPAC box office, 127 W. Main Street in Hamilton. For an additional fee, tickets may also be purchased online at HYPERLINK "http://www.bARTc.org" www.bARTc.org.

Bake sale

The Women's Association of the Victor Community Church will be having a Thanksgiving Bake Sale on November 19 at Farmers State Bank in Victor, starting at 9 a.m. The money will be used to help Victor families.

Saturday, November 20

Pancake breakfast

A pancake breakfast for the public will be held Saturday, November 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. The menu is pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, juice and coffee. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for ages 12 and under. Call 363-5181 for more information.

Holiday bazaar

The Saint Francis Parish Holiday Bazaar will be held November 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Saint Francis Pastoral Center, 411 S. 5th Street, Hamilton. Sponsoring groups are Saint Francis Ladies, Share and Care and Knights of Columbus. Activities include coffee and donuts, luncheon, sale of baked goods, crafts, quilts, religious items and new and gently used items, and a raffle. Proceeds from the event support various charities. For more information contact S. Kullick at 363-5732.

Beginners’ Bird Walk

A Bird Walk will be held Saturday, November 20 from 10 a.m. to noon, Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. Are you a beginning birder? Or do you want to brush up on identification skills? If so, this monthly beginning birding field trip is just right for you! Learn basic skills for bird identification, including use of binoculars and field guides, key field marks, and much more. Binoculars are available if needed. Families with children are welcome. Minimal walking is involved. The event is sponsored by Bitterroot Audubon Society, Five Valleys Audubon Society and Lee Metcalf NWR. Meet at the Lee Metcalf NWR headquarters at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Jim Story, 961-4689, or Lynn Tennefoss, 544-6323.

Monday, November 22

North Valley Library Board

The North Valley Public Library board of trustees will meet on Monday, November 22, at 5 p.m. rather than at the usual third Wednesday of the month meeting time. All library board meetings are located in the Community Meeting Room adjacent to the library, at 208 Main Street in Stevensville, and are open to the public. For more information, call the library at 777-5061.

Blood Donation

Monday 11/22, Darby Community Community Clubhouse, 106 North Main, 2 to 6 p.m. For appointment call Kris Reddin, 821-4442.

Monday, 11/22, Florence-Carlton Chiropractic, 5537 Old Highway 93, blood mobile will be in the parking lot, 2 to 6 p.m. For appointment call Cathy Woodward, 273-4686.

Thanksgiving dinner

You’re invited to a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 25 at Grace Lutheran Church in Hamilton. Serving will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free bus service is available by calling 363-1924, or you can have a meal delivered by calling the same number.

Monday, December 6

Victor Museum chocolate tasting

The Victor Heritage Museum is hosting its annual Chocolate Tasting Party and Silent Auction on Monday, December 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. (auction closes at 8:30 p.m.) at the Victor Heritage Museum, Blake and Main St, Victor. Cost is $5.00 per person (reduced family rates). Horse-drawn trolley rides will be available, weather permitting, as well as lots of great chocolate to eat and wonderful auction items to bid on. For more information contact JoAnn, 363-1509.

Monday, December 20

Band Concert

The Hamilton Middle and High School Bands will present a concert on Monday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center at the high school. The concert will feature the middle school and high school bands performing standard wind band literature, as well as some holiday favorites.

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