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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 Community CalendarCLICK HERE TO SEE NEWEST CALENDAR ITEMSHamilton Senior Center activities
Monday – 11:45 lunch, cloggers at 1:30 p.m.; bingo on 1st & 3rd weeks, pinochle on 2nd week, 7 p.m.
Stevi Senior Center activities
Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m.
Victor Senior Center activities
Sundays - AA meeting, 7 p.m.
Al-AnonThe 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 AnonymousGamblers 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? If you answered yes to any of these questions this class might be good for you. For more information call 777-3897.
VFW meetingsVFW Post 1430 meets the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hamilton. The Women's Auxiliary meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at 649 Grantsdale Road. For more information call 363-3889.
Overeaters AnonymousOvereaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step program that deals with compulsive eating behaviors. It offers a solution within reach of all those who want to find relief from the obsession with food. It meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 203 Main Street, Stevensville, and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St., Hamilton. For information, call 777-7160.
Golden AgersThe 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.
Florence American LegionThe Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the second Sunday of the month at Glen's Cafe in Florence. Meetings begin at 1 p.m. For further information contact Post Commander Claude Nichols at 273-3051.
Stevensville American LegionThe 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 LegionThe 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 groupThe 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, or Lola, 363-4633.
WIC clinicsA 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.
Sapphire Quilt ClubThe 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 GroupsWhen 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.
Library StorytimesThe 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.
Preschool story timePreschool story time is held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Corner of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. For more information call the library at 363-1670. Toddler story time Toddler Story time is held every Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton.
Spanish conversation groupHabla 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.
SoroptimistsSoroptimist International of Hamilton meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at noon at BJ’s Restaurant and the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Forest Service building. 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 ClubThe Hamilton Rotary Club meets Mondays, 12 noon, at “Papa Bear’s Den” on the east side of The Three Bears Creamery Cottage, 1659 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. For information about Rotary, call 363-2960.
PFLAG ChapterFamilies 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’ fellowshipScience 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 groupThe Women's Collaborative Writing Group, focusing on women's issues, meets at SAFE in the Bitterroot, 150 Morning Star Way, Hamilton, on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. For more information call Theresa Rivera, advocate, at 363-2793, ext 12.
Legion bingoB-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. Bring the entire family. All prizes are cash and proceeds go to support American Legion youth activities.
Cancer Support GroupA Cancer Support Group is held each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library Community Room. The group is for cancer patients, cancer survivors and family and/or caregivers. For more information contact Diane Howard at 777-2385 or 363-8543.
Hamilton Garden ClubThe Hamilton Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at a member’s home. For more information call 961-1678 or Linda at 961-0209.
Veteran-to-Veteran (V2V) meetingsThe 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 AmericaThe Bitterroot Chapter #938 of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Human Resources Building, 316 North 3rd Street, Hamilton. Enter through the north door. 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 369-0544.
Library Tot TimeA weekly Tot Time program for parents and children not yet in school is held every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Darby Community Public. Enjoy reading, art, music and snack. The program is free. For more information call the library at 821-4771.
Darby food collectionThe Darby Bread Box, a local food bank in Darby, will be opening January 4, 2010. During November and December, organizers are collecting canned fruits and vegetables and peanut butter. Drop off donations at People’s Market or Bitterroot Community Credit Union. Any kind of donation would be appreciated.
Kiwanis seeking donationsThe Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis Club is once again filling food baskets for families in need in the Bitterroot Valley. For over 30 Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis has provided between 280-320 baskets to families for the holiday season. These baskets include food and essentials items for families. The club is seeking donations of food items or money to help this year’s program. If you are interested, send a donation to Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis, 610 N 1st St, Suite 5, PMB 5, Hamilton MT 59840. You can also call Tyler Claxton at 370-6208.
Holiday trains runningThe Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders will be running their model train layout every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Christmas in the Kohl Building, right behind the Valley Drug store on Main street in Stevensville. “Engineers" are needed, and members would be glad to teach grownups how to run everything on the layout from Thomas to Big Boy. It's a lot of fun and it's easy to master the art of the throttle. Come in and see!
Hamilton Elks dinnerThe Hamilton Elks host a dinner open to the public every Wednesday night at the Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State Street. The menu is different each week and the cost is $8.00. Serving begins at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Elks scholarship fund.
Suppertime at SVCFCSuppertime@SVCFC is a free community dinner for families and those needing a good, nutritious meal. Meals are served on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at South Valley Child and Family Center, 515 Madison in Hamilton. All meals are prepared in a professional kitchen by volunteers. The program is funded by contributions, donations and grants. Any help is appreciated. If you or your group would like to volunteer or donate, call SVCFC at 363-3450.
Stevensville AwanaAwana kids’ club is a program for children ages 3 years-6th grade at First Baptist Church, 402 Church, Stevensville. It meets on Tuesdays after school from 4 to 5:30 p.m. during the school year. There are games, Bible stories, snacks and age appropriate curriculum. Awana is an international kid's club open to any child. For more information call Lynn Baker at 531-2684.
Lone Rock AwanaLone 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 through March 24, 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 at 777-2592.
MAC High School Youth GroupSix MAC (Montana Association of Churches) churches including Faith Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Corvallis United Methodist, United Methodist-American Baptist Federated, First Christian and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church are sponsoring a community youth program for all high school students. The MAC youth group meets on Monday nights from 6 to 8:15 p.m. at the Carriage House located at 310 N. 4th Street, Hamilton. Dinner will be provided by the churches at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. followed by a short message given by the ministers of the above churches, an activity, fellowship and more music will follow. All community high school students are welcome. Call 363-7656 for more information.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) GroupFor over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where young moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there. Through training and development customized to women in this stage of life, and through do-able service opportunities, MOPS grows moms to make a better world. Although mothering preschoolers is at times a lonely challenge, MOPS is providing a welcome break for moms; a chance for moms to make new friends, enjoy a relevant speaker, discussion time and snacks, and most importantly, an opportunity for moms to know they are not alone in the struggles and joys of raising young children. The new Bitterroot MOPS 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.
IDEA MT meetingIdea Development Entrepreneurial Association, Montana (IDEA MT), a network referral group dedicated to the advancement of small business in the Bitterroot, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in Stevensville. The group is open to all local entrepreneurs or want-to-be entrepreneurs who are interested in developing or growing a small business. For more information contact Sue at 240-7862 or Jane at 531-9556. Waldorf PlaygroupWaldorf 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 www.whywaldorfworks.org.
SAFE Giving TreeSAFE is sponsoring its annual Christmas Giving Tree for Shelter, Transitional Housing, and Outreach residents through December 18. Each family has ornaments on the tree asking for Christmas gifts they cannot afford to provide for their families. Anyone who is interested in helping a family in need this holiday season is welcome to pick an ornament from the tree and return an unwrapped gift by December 18. The Giving Tree is located in Hamilton, at SAFE on First Thrift Store, behind the Bitterroot Verizon Store. The Thrift Store is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call Connie at 363-2793.
Darby food collectionThe Darby Bread Box, a local food bank in Darby, will be opening January 4, 2010. During November and December, organizers are collecting canned fruits and vegetables and peanut butter. Drop off donations at People’s Market or Bitterroot Community Credit Union. Any kind of donation would be appreciated.
Haven House food collectionNon-perishable food items and paper products for Haven House food bank can be dropped off at Sears, 1704 N. First in Hamilton, through December 31.
Toys for Tots collectionPotton Insurance, 221 Main in Stevensville, is accepting donations of new toys for Toys for Tots.
Food for fines at North Valley LibraryThe North Valley Public Library is offering to waive overdue patron fines throughout the month of December in exchange for food to be donated to Pantry Partners Food Bank in Stevensville. The library staff encourages patrons to bring in non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to the front desk for fines to be waived. Last year the library collected 477 pounds of food which was donated to Pantry Partners and distributed to needy families in the community. Pantry Partners provides holiday dinner boxes and limited personal items to families in the Bitterroot Valley. For more information, call the library at 777-5061, or Pantry Partners Food Bank at 777-0351.
Kiwanis seeking donationsThe Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis Club is once again filling food baskets for families in need in the Bitterroot Valley. For over 30 Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis has provided between 280-320 baskets to families for the holiday season. These baskets include food and essentials items for families. The club is seeking donations of food items or money to help this year’s program. If you are interested, send a donation to Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis, 610 N 1st St, Suite 5, PMB 5, Hamilton MT 59840. You can also call Tyler Claxton at 370-6208.
Holiday trains runningThe Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders will be running their model train layout every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Christmas in the Kohl Building, right behind the Valley Drug store on Main street in Stevensville. “Engineers" are needed, and members would be glad to teach grownups how to run everything on the layout from Thomas to Big Boy. It's a lot of fun and it's easy to master the art of the throttle. Come in and see!
St. Mary’s Mission Gift Shop hoursHistoric St. Mary's Mission Gift Shop in Stevensville will be open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturday's from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Christmas. Invited by the Salish Tribe, Historic St. Mary's Mission, founded in 1841, is the first Christian settlement in Montana. Gifts reflecting both cultures are available in the mission gift shop, with proceeds supporting the preservation and renovation of this important Montana icon.
Our Savior Lutheran Advent servicesAdvent services will be held Thursday, December 17 at 7 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. To make it simple for hard-working families to come to worship, the ladies of the church will serve a soup and sandwich supper at 6 p.m. Stop and pick up your family on your way home from work to eat with the members of Our Savior before the service. Food and fellowship joined with the power of God's Word should make the holiday season more meaningful as well as less hectic. This Advent and Christmas season, Pastor David Carver will explore the theme of "Away in a Manger" as the prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in the Gospels' declaration of God's love of His lost children. The proof? It's in the manger. Our Savior, located at 184 Pine Hollow Road, is affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. To find the church, head south from Stevensville on the Eastside Highway. One mile past Middle Burnt Fork Road, turn east on Pine Hollow. Cross the tracks and the canal, and the church will be on your left, marked by three crosses.
Lone Rock-Three Mile community extravaganzaA group of activities to recognize and celebrate the holidays is being planned for the Lone Rock-Three Mile community. Christmas caroling is being planned for Wednesday, December 16 and organizers would like to know if you would like carolers to come to your place or that of someone you know. Would you like to be part of the singing group? Everyone is encouraged to participate in these activities to spread the holiday spirit. On Friday, December 18, a holiday variety program will be held at the Lone Rock Bible Church. A dinner of soup, bread and dessert will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a fun evening of performances. Be a presenter or be a guest to share with all. If you need a ride or some assistance in taking part in any of these vents, contact Gary Leese at 777-5106 or Shelly Cowan, Family Resource Coordinator at Lone Rock School, at 777-314, ext. 234. More information will be publicized as plans are finalized.
Foreign film seriesThe Bitterroot Public Library is continuing its Celebrating Cultural Diversity Adult Foreign Film Series with a showing of the film, "The Country Teacher" on December 17. This is a beautiful and powerfully acted, profoundly moving story of desire, responsibility, forgiveness and the need to belong, from the internationally acclaimed Director Carlos Sorin. The showing is sponsored by the Annie Maclay Leffingwell Foundation. The film will be presented in the west meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. It is intended for mature audiences due to adult themes, language and sexual content. The showing is free.
‘Brown Bag It’ book discussionThe Bitterroot Public Library's "Brown Bag It" book discussion group meets December 17 from noon to 1 p.m. in the west meeting room of the library. The book discussion group will explore "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett and make selections for 2010. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. New members are encouraged. Call 363-1670 for more information.
Stevensville School Facility CommitteeThe Stevensville School Facility Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 17 at 2 p.m. in Superintendent Kent Kultgen’s office.
Genesis House open houseA Christmas Open House will be held Thursday, December 17 at 5:30 p.m. at Genesis House in Stevensville. Genesis House is the only privately owned transitional group home for women in the state of Montana.
Stevi special board meetingThere will be a special board meeting of the Stevensville School Board of Trustees on Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m. in the Stevensville High School Learning Center.
Back Country HorsemenBitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, December 17, at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. A potluck dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts at 7:00. A raffle for some great prizes will be held, and all attending members who have renewed their membership for 2010 are eligible. Guests are welcome and for more information, call Karen at 961-0101 or check the website at HYPERLINK "http://www.bchmt.org/bitterroot" www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.
Winter Solstice CelebrationTwo Creeks Community School invites you to its 7th Annual Winter Solstice Celebration on Thursday, December 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Two Creeks Campus on Roosevelt Lane in Hamilton. This year’s theme is “Gifts of the Solstice.” Two Creeks students have prepared a short program highlighting seasonal traditions; then it’s time to celebrate the longest night of the year bundled up by a warm fire, sharing yummy holiday treats (traditional favorites are welcome!). Bring folding chairs and blankets for this outdoor program that is sure to add light into your life at this important time of year. Two Creeks School is now enrolling new students for the semester beginning Jan. 4th. To learn more about the school curriculum or the Montana Young Naturalist program, call 363-4740 (school days) or 821-0885 (evenings and weekends); you can also email Steve at stevearchibald@dishmail.net.
Stevensville thank you partyJoin the Town of Stevensville for cake and refreshments to say thank you to Mayor Susan Evans, Ward 1 Council Representative Paul Ludington and Ward 2 Council Representative Tom Brown. A short ceremony will take place on Friday, December 18 at 4 p.m. followed by cake and refreshments.
Stevensville Community PotluckAmerican Legion Post 94 and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 94 invite you to enjoy a Community Potluck Dinner on Friday, December 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Post Home, 4-? miles east of Stevensville on Middle Burnt Fork Road at Meyers Lane. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to bring a dish along and enjoy a relaxing meal with a few surprises! There will be a “Special Visitor” for the young and young at heart; photos; and as a further enticement, there will be two $25.00 gift certificates given as door prizes. For more information call 777-5517 or 777-7269. Ho, ho, hope to see you there!
Golden Age Christmas dinnerThe Golden Age Club will hold a Christmas dinner on Friday, December 18 at 6 p.m. at the club located at 727 S. Fifth in Hamilton. Members will furnish ham, scalloped potatoes and rolls. Those attending should bring a salad, a vegetable dish or dessert. The public is invited. There is a charge of $5 at the door. Setup time is Thursday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. Hosts are those members whose last name begins with the letters Q through Z. However, all help is welcome. The Valley Rhythm Boys will play music for dancing after the dinner. All members of all three bands, and their spouses, are guests at the dinner. There will be no dance on Friday, December 25. On Friday, January 1, dancing will be to recordings. The January business meeting will be held Wednesday, January 6 following the 12:30 potluck.
Pancake breakfastThere will be a pancake breakfast for the public on Saturday, December 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, juice, coffee and more. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for ages 12 and under.
Daly Mansion Christmas PartySanta will be the guest of honor at the Daly Mansion's Community Christmas Party on Saturday, December 19 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This family celebration will include live holiday music, Christmas carol sing-a-longs, cookie decorating, crafting, and more. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Mansion from noon to 2 p.m. and children can visit and get their photos taken with Santa. There will be a special holiday admission rate that day of $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children. Children under six will be admitted free. For more information, call 363-6004, ext. 3#.
Waldorf Winter Light FestivalJoin the Bitterroot School’s Waldorf Playgroup and Parent/Child Class for the annual Advent Winter Light Festival on Saturday, December 19 from 4 to 7 p.m at the Corvallis Untied Methodist Church. Bring family and friends along with your favorite dish for a potluck dinner. Enjoy music, songs, crafting of wreaths and reindeer, gift tables, Lantern Walk and puppet show. A free will offering will be taken. All are welcome. For more information contact Kim at 369-0213 or Siiri at 961-5458.
Square dance clubBoots ‘n’ Calico Square Dance Club will start a new dance lesson series and hold a Christmas dance on Saturday, December 19 at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. A new beginners square dance class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. This is the night that people with no square dancing experience will be allowed to join the beginners’ class. Following the class the regular Christmas dance will be held. The entry fee for this dance will be $4.00 or a comparable (non perishable) food donation for Haven House. All the proceeds from the dance (money or food) will be donated to Haven House. The dance will be mainstream with plus tips. Rounds will be provided between tips. The callers will be Ray Dunbar and Barry Bartlette. Club members will provide refreshments. For more information call Donna Hicks, 961-0111, or Jeanne Burruss, 961-3468.
A Capella Society concertThe Montana A Cappella Society and Dolce Canto, Missoula's premier vocal group, will present a holiday concert, "Our Favorite Christmas," Saturday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Victor High School Performing Arts Center. Enjoy a concert of sparkling a cappella holiday music from two of Montana's extraordinary choral groups. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at Anandi Imports or at the door. For more information call 373-5778.
Children’s Christmas PageantChildren of the Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, will be performing their Christmas pageant on Sunday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to join in this worship service featuring young people. Let the kids help you get in the Christmas spirit with their portrayal of the first Christmas!
Red Cross blood driveA Red Cross blood drive will be held on Tuesday, December 22 from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Florence Carlton Chiropractic, 5537 Old Highway 93, Florence. The blood mobile will be in the parking lot. For appointment call 273-4686.
St. Stephen’s Christmas Eve serviceThe Episcopal community of St. Stephen’s, 203 Main, Stevensville, invites you to come celebrate the love of God on Christmas Eve, December 24. Music begins at 7 p.m. Come as you are – in this church there are no outcasts.
UMC Christmas Eve ServiceThe Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, will hold a Christmas Eve worship service on Thursday, December 24 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to join in for worship, singing, a presentation by the youth, and a joyful greeting of the Christ child.
Positive Parenting ProgramIs there a lot of attitude in your home? Do tantrums abound? Does defiance, the silent treatment, or do arguments between adults and kids rule in your household? Want to change all that? South Valley Child and Family Center will help you achieve that change. If you have a child from 3-14 years of age having behavior problems, the Positive Parenting Program at SVCFC is for you. This eight-week program is designed for parents who are committed to raising happy, healthy kids and features a low fee, one-hour a week time commitment and is simple and positive. Individual sessions start in January 2010. Call 363-3450 to sign up.
Auditions for ‘Annie’Auditions for the next Hamilton Players production – the great Broadway musical "Annie" – will be January 5-6 at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Playhouse. There are roles available for men, women and children, ages 8 to 85. Auditions will be conducted by director Gina Wilson. The show will run Feb. 26-28, March 4-7 and March 11-14. Those interested in helping with other aspects of the production are welcome to attend the auditions.
‘Our Valley, Our Water’ educational forumOn Wednesday, January 6, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hamilton Middle School Auditorium, 209 S. 5th St., Hamilton, the Bitter Root Water Forum is hosting Dr. Mike Young, Team Leader and Research Fisheries Biologist for the Air, Water and Aquatic Environments Science Program of the USFS Rocky Mountain Research Station in Missoula to present “Fishes, Water, and Fire in a Changing Climate: Causes and Consequences of Future Water Temperature Regimes.” This is the third presentation in a four-part series entitled “Our Valley, Our Water” scheduled through March 2010 and offered by the Bitter Root Water Forum through funding from Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Dr. Young's presentation looks at early results from fieldwork in the East Fork Bitterroot River using water temperature, fire, and fishery population data. The presentation is free and open to the public. Information on Dr. Young's work is available on USFS web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/rm/boise/AWAE/scientists/profiles/AWAYoung.shtml.
After-school theater classesThe second semester of Hamilton Playhouse after-school classes kicks off January 18. The classes are designed around age groups from 5 to 18, with separate classes for each age group. The lessons include almost every aspect of the theater experience, from backstage to performance. Registration forms are available at the Hamilton Players box office. Registration is $200 for the 16-week program. The students will have a performance showcase May 14 and 15.
Beginning beekeeping workshopMontana State University will present a beginning beekeeping workshop on Saturday, January 30. New beekeepers, including youth, can learn how to get started, first year management strategies and integrated pest management of honey bee pests and diseases. Participants will also learn about honey bee biology and beekeeping equipment. Presenters are from MSU, Western Bee Supplies of Polson, and the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Apiary Division. The workshop runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and takes place at the Plant Bioscience Building room 108 on the MSU Campus in Bozeman. The cost is $20 for adults and $15 for children 18 and under. Registration is due by Jan. 20 and is limited to 50 people. Send payment made out to Montana Agricultural Experiment Station along with your name, address and phone number to: David Baumbauer, Plant Growth Center, P.O. Box 172060, Montana State University, Bozeman MT 59717. Workshop information is available at http://ag.montana.edu/plantgrowth/ or contact David Baumbauer at (406) 994-2231. |
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