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Wednesday, January 14, 2009 Community CalendarHamilton Senior Center activities
Monday - noon 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?
Narcotics AnonymousNarcotics Anonymous meets every Monday at 6:45 p.m. in the basement of Florence-Carlton Community Church and every Thursday at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, corner of 4th and Church in Stevensville. For more information call 529-4542. TOPS meetingTOPS (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.
VFW meetingsVFW Post 1430 meets the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hamilton. Starting in November, the Women's Auxiliary will meet 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 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.
Golden AgersThe 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. The Valley Rhythm Boys will play December 26 and Dick Reinbold’s Band on January 2. Exercise classes are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. The next business meeting is January 7, following a 12:30 potluck dinner.
Florence American LegionThe Florence 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 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.
Waldorf Play GroupThe 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.
Suicide Loss SupportSuicide 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 Brian Cherry, Ravalli County Youth Suicide Prevention Coordinator, 360-2708.
SAFE support groupsSAFE, 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 the Community Resource Building, 150 Morning Star Way, Hamilton. Free childcare is available. For more information contact SAFE, 363-2793.
Caregiver coffee breakAre 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.
Singing Lilies groupAny 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 211 N. 6th in Hamilton. For more information call 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. 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.
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.
Men’s Bereavement Support BreakfastFor men 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. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Cathy at 375-4752.
Grief Support GroupYou are invited to learn how to deal with the grief you feel for the loss of a loved one. Marcus Daly Hospice offers a free Grief Support Group every Tuesday from 2 to 3:30 p.m., meeting in Hospice’s comfortable living room. The group is open to anyone in the community. For more information, call Cathy at 375-4752.
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.
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.
Stevensville AwanaAwana 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 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 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.
Dance classesBig Sky International Dancers offer a free dance class every Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 115 S. 3rd in Hamilton. Learn the two-step, swing and waltz. This is an ever-expanding group of singles and couples. The program is sponsored by the Hamilton Rainbow Girls. Additional free personal dance instruction is available in Corvallis. For more information call Glory Corbett, 961-8866.
SoroptimistsSoroptimist International of Hamilton meets the first three Thursdays of each month at BJ's at noon. Soroptimist is a worldwide organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women.
Cross Country Ski Club raffleThe Bitterroot Cross Country Ski Club is selling raffle tickets for the annual Chief Joe Extravaganza; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. All proceeds benefit the BRXCSC volunteer grooming expenses. The lucky winner will have the Gordon Reese Cabin at Chief Joseph Ski Trails for the night of February 21, a dinner for four will be prepared and served by a professional chef, plus a great cross country ski experience awaits on beautifully groomed trails. The meal includes appetizer, entrée, dessert and wine or beverage. The drawing will be on February 12 at the BRXCSC meeting, one does not need to be present to win. Tickets are on sale at BRXCSC meetings (second Thursday of the month) First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St., Hamilton. Tickets are also available at these Hamilton businesses: Antara Sports, Chapter One Bookstore, Valley Bike and Ski. Additional businesses selling raffle tickets are Pipestone Mountaineering and The Trailhead in Missoula, Right to Bear Arms in Darby, Bitterroot Star in Stevensville, and Caffe Firenze in Florence. For more information contact Carol Battcher, 821-0950 or Earl Philips, 961-0101.
Stevi After-School ProgramKids First is excited to announce the opening of the Stevensville After-School Program starting in January 2009. Kids First is now taking registrations for Stevensville Students in grades kindergarten through sixth grade. For questions or to enroll call Kids First at 375-9588.
Lifelong Learning Institute coursesRegistration is now open for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses to be held in January and February. The courses, available to people 50 and older, are taught by dynamic University of Montana and community educators. An Osher Lifelong Learning Institute annual membership fee of $20 is required to register for courses. Annual memberships run from July 1 to June 30. Tuition for each course is $60. Those looking for a unique holiday gift for someone 50 or older can give either an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute membership or a course fee. Courses also are held each spring during April and May. A full description of all courses and class times, information about instructors and a registration form are online at http://www.umt.edu/ce/plus50. For more information, call UM Continuing Education at 243-2905.
Lions Club Ski BusThe Hamilton Lions Club is sponsoring ski bus rides to Lost Trail Ski Resort. Cost is $5 per rider, with discounted lift ticket prices of $15 for under 13, $20 for 13 and older, including adults. The bus loads at 8 a.m. at Westview Center in Hamilton on Saturdays, January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 14 and 21 and loads at Lost Trail for the return trip at 3:30 p.m., arriving back at Westview by 5 p.m. Riders must have exact amounts for riding and skiing, no checks. All skis and boards must be bagged and will be carried in an escort pickup. Boots and lunch bags are carried on bus. If rental is needed, a signed rental slip must accommodate the rider; rental forms are available at bus. For more information contact Dirk Beyer at Big Sky Eye Care, 363-2020.
Art exhibitStevensville resident Heidi Zielinski is currently exhibiting numerous original fiber art pieces at the Whooping Crones Gallery, 508 E. Broadway in Missoula. The art quilts will be on display through January 31. This past year Heidi had quilts in juried shows in Denver and Seattle and she has received several awards in local venues. For information contact Whooping Crones Gallery at 721-3042 or visit www.whoopingcronesgallery.com.
UM Financial Aid NightFinancial Aid Night will be held Wednesday, January 14, at 7 p.m. at Florence-Carlton High School to provide information about assistance available for attending college or technical and trade schools. The event is free and open to the public. University of Montana Financial Aid Associate Director Terri Gruba and school counselors will be at the event to give a presentation and answer questions about college affordability, different kinds of aid and the formula for determining financial aid funds. The current economic situation will be addressed, and families looking to pay for college will learn that federal financial aid, with increased grant and loan amounts, is readily available. Gruba will discuss topics such as the recent changes for aid eligibility with the passage of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, signed in August 2008. She also will provide instructions for completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and information about how the federal government computes students’ expected family contribution. Representatives from the Student Assistance Foundation will be present to answer questions about student loans. For more information, call the UM Financial Aid Office at 243-5373.
Back Country HorsemenBitter Root Back Country Horsemen will host their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15, at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. A potluck dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and the general meeting starts about 7 p.m. A spokesperson from the Forest Service will speak on trails and trail work priorities for the coming year. Guests are welcome and for more information, call Karen at 961-0101 or 369-0725.
Stevi Horizons program kickoffCome to the kickoff for Horizons program in the Stevensville/Lone Rock community. A free dinner will be served and you can give input on how to make the community better. Everyone from teens to seniors is welcome to come share their thoughts. The event will be at Friday, January 16 at 6 p.m. at the Stevensville School multi-purpose room. Horizons is a community leadership program aimed at reducing poverty in small rural communities faced with economic decline and demographic change. This Friday night, January 16, the Stevensville/Lone Rock community will have their first discussion group (or Study Circle) for Horizons. These community conversations and action ideas will focus on poverty and talk about how to make your community thrive. Costs of baby sitters, elder care and transportation for those who participate in discussion groups can be covered by the program. For more information call MSU/Ravalli County Extension, 375-6611.
Democratic Mule Team LunchThe Ravalli County Democratic Mule Team Lunch will be held on Friday, January 16 at the Papa Bears Den in the Tammany Square in Hamilton at noon. The group will be discussing its future plans to define and expand action activities. All are welcome to attend the lunch. For reservations and information, call Corrine at 544-8586.
Pachyderm ClubThe North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, January 16, at noon at the Frontier Cafe, U.S. 93 in Stevensville. The guest speaker will be Cal Pickens who will be speaking about the economy, politics and banking. North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Frontier Café. Everyone is welcome. The Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. For more information call Cathy Kulonis, 777-1618.
Pancake breakfastThe Hamilton Senior Center will hold a pancake breakfast for the public on Saturday, January 17 from 8 to 10 a.m. 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. For more information call 363-5181.
Inauguration Party in the Bitterroot!This year Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday and the historic inauguration of America’s first black president are falling within a day of each other and the Bitterroot Human Rights Alliance is going to kick up its collective heels! Join them for their 15th annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration and Inauguration Party, Saturday, January 17 at River Street Dance Studio in Hamilton (corner of 2nd and River). Membership meeting begins at 7 p.m. followed by the screening of Barack Obama’s Speech on Race at 8 p.m. Dancing begins at 9 p.m. to the Sky Moose Band. Abe Lincoln is rumored to be attending! Refreshments served. $5 donation requested. All are welcome.
Here comes the train!The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroaders return to the rails on Saturday, January 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Kohl Building, directly behind Valley Drug in Stevensville. Bring the kids to this fun, and free, event.
Bitterroot Stock Growers dinnerThe Bitterroot Stockgrowers will hold their annual dinner on January 17, at St. Mary’s Family Center in Stevensville. New this year will be a tour to Huls Dairy in Corvallis to view their newly installed digester. The tour will depart St Mary’s Family Center at 9:30 a.m. Tour participants will enjoy a sack lunch provided by Casey’s Store, sponsored by the Montana Beef Council. Upon returning there will be time to visit the Mini Farm Fair booths (open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) before the seminars begin. Afternoon seminars are free of charge and will begin at 12:30 p.m. Guest speakers will include Jeff Lewis, Montana Beef Council speaking on “What’s happening and what are livestock buyers looking for?” Craig Jourdonnais, MT Fish Wildlife & Parks, will present “A Landowners Guide to Wildlife Friendly Fences”, discussing how to build fences with wildlife in mind. John Patterson, MSU Extension Beef Specialist, will discuss the new Montana Certified Natural Beef program and how it affects local cattle producers. Mary Harbac, MSU BQA Office Manager, will give participants updates and information on certification and re-certification for the Beef Quality Assurance. Bobbie Roos, Ravalli County Extension Agent, along with John and Mary, will lead roundtable discussions for certification and re-certification for Montana Natural Beef program and BQA. The evening program begins at 5 p.m. with Happy Hour and music by Mike and Terry Conroy, local valley artists, followed by a family style dinner, catered by the Knights of Columbus at 6 p.m. During dinner there will be a video presentation on “The Path to Eden” produced by The Rural Landscape Institute on preserving Montana’s resources and culture for the future. During dinner, the recipient of the “Lifetime Commitment to the Livestock Industry” award will be announced. There will be lots of door prizes, silent auction items, and a “big” raffle. This year the group will be giving away a 47” and a 22” Insignia LCD HDTV. You may purchase tickets throughout the day, or contact one of the board members in advance. Dinner cost is $25.00 per person, which includes an association membership. For more information or to buy dinner tickets, contact the BSA Secretary Treasurer at 777-0329. You may also send a check to the Treasurer in the amount of $25.00 per person for each dinner ticket, to: BSA Secretary/Treasurer, 1356 Bolin Ranch Road, Stevensville MT 59870.
Square dance clubBoots ‘n’ Calico Square Dance Club will hold a beginners class on Saturday, January 17 at 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. A regular square dance will follow this class. The dance level will be mainstream with plus tips. Rounds will be provided between tips. The caller will be Ray Dunbar. For more information call Dee Terrill, 961-1728, or Jeanne Burruss, 961-3468.
Steve Camp in concertCorvallis Community Church is hosting a concert featuring Steve Camp on Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center. Steve Camp has numerous Top 10 songs with several topping the charts at number 1. He is a prominent American Dove Award nominated Christian music artist. There is no charge for the concert but a freewill offering will be taken. All are invited to this special time of music and worship.
Sunday Afternoon Hoops TournamentThe Maroon Activities Center will host two Sunday afternoon youth basketball events in January. "Sunday Afternoon Hoops" will begin on Sunday, January 18 with a tournament for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. On Sunday, January 25, a tournament will be held for boys and girls in the 3rd-4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade. Both events will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude at 5 p.m. with final games. Each team will play a minimum of two games in the tournament. The fee to enter a team is $50. Teams may register or obtain further information by calling 723-6706 or email: buttecentraldev@yahoo.com.
Brain Injury Support GroupThe Missoula Brain Injury Support Group will meet on Monday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Duran Learning Center at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. All survivors and caregivers are wleocme. The topic is “People Skills Power Training” with Tana and Andy Ostrowski who will talk about ways to help you form stronger and healthier relationships with people. Refreshments will be served. For more information call Kala Conway, 721-3000, or Jim Mickelson, 728-9117.
Bitterroot AudubonTwo University of Montana Professors in the College of Forestry and Conservation, Steve Siebert and his wife, Jill Belsky, will present a program on their work in Bhutan to the Bitterroot Audubon Chapter, Monday, January 19 at 7 p.m. Over the last two years, they have been involved in developing curriculum and educational programs with the Ugyen Wangchuck Environmental and Forestry Institute (UWEFI) as well as working on applied research projects regarding conservation issues with the country's Nature Conservation Division. Their presentation about this little known country, its ecology, wildlife, and culture, promises to be quite enlightening. Bhutan is a Buddhist country located in the eastern Himalayas between India and Tibet/China. It is approximately the size of Vermont and New Hampshire and has a population of 800,000 people. About 80% of the population live in rural areas and derive their livelihoods from farming, grazing and forest product collecting. The country ranges in elevation from 200 feet in the south to over 24,000 feet in the north and has exceptionally high biological diversity (over 5,000 plant species and over 700 bird species). Steve says that some of the terrain remind him of the Bitterroot. Come join the Bitterroot Audubon Monday, January 19, 7 p.m. at the Natural Resources/Forest Service Headquarters, 1801 N. First Street (Hwy 93), Hamilton. Enter the building from the west side. For further information contact Kay Fulton at 642-3794.
Inaugural BallCelebrate the beginning of a new presidency at a ball hosted by the Democratic Women's Club the evening of Tuesday, January 20 at the Bitterroot River Inn. All profits will benefit SAFE, an important community organization. Reservations are required. Tickets may be purchased at Chapter One in Hamilton or by contacting Susan Johnson at semjsimeroth@yahoo.com or 363-2676. Dancing, music, food, big screen connection to Washington, DC and more! Additional information is available at www.ravallidemocrats.org.
Sons of NorwayBitterrootdalen Lodge, Sons of Norway, will install the 2009 officers on Tuesday, January 20 at 6 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. Fourth. Dan Rude, International President of Sons of Norway, will carry out the ceremony, which is a great honor for the Lodge. There will be a potluck, with meat, lefse and drinks provided, and those attending invited to bring a side dish. There will be a report on the fencepost decorating competition, with judging in March. The public is invited.
Green building seminar seriesThe University of Montana College of Technology will present a seminar series in January and February on financing and using green building techniques for the home or office. The seminar series is free and open to the public and will feature a panel of experts from the construction, finance and renewable energy fields. Sessions will be held at the College of Technology in Health and Business Building Room 01. Each session will meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays:
· Jan. 21: “Funding Alternative Energy Projects: Grants, Loans, Incentives and Tax Credits · Feb. 4: “Passive Solar Construction” · Feb. 18: “Small Scale Renewable Energy Applications”
The sessions also will be held via webcast at Miles Community College, Stone Child College and the Montana State University-Billings College of Technology. For more information call 243-7812 or go to http://www.cte.umt.edu.
Blood driveJanuary is National Blood Donor month and Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital and the American Red Cross are having a blood drive on Thursday, January 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Marcus Daly Conference Rooms B & C. Approximately 39,000 units of blood are used in the USA daily. The need is constant. Give blood and save a life. Celebrate National Blood Donor month by making an appointment; call 375-4451. Donors, remember to eat complete meals and drink plenty of water before donating blood and for more information visit HYPERLINK "http://www.mdmh.org" www.mdmh.org.
PFLAG ChapterA new chapter of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) will begin meeting this month in Hamilton, in order to offer support to families, friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the local community. Chapter representatives Dr. Michael Moran and Terry Moran said one of PFLAG’s primary objectives is to maintain families in loving relationships and to keep families together. Monthly meetings will take place every fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. starting January 22 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.
Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity of Ravalli County (HFHRC) will hold a volunteer information meeting Thursday, January 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. downstairs at the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. HFHRC is dedicated to providing simple, decent, affordable housing in Ravalli County and recently purchased a new home site in Hamilton. The group is in need of volunteer support in the following areas: Family Selection and Support, Building/Construction, PR/Fund Raising, and Church Relations. Come to the meeting to learn more about how you can participate in what’s planned for Ravalli County in 2009! For more information, contact HFHRC at 375.1926, ravallihabitat@yahoo.com, or on the web at www.ravallihabitat.org.
UM-COT orientationThe University of Montana College of Technology will hold new student Orientation on Thursday, January 22, at the COT East Campus, located at 909 South Ave. W. in Missoula. All incoming freshman and transfer students who still need to meet their math requirement are asked to take the ALEKS math placement assessment before registering for a math course at COT. For more information, call COT Admissions or visit http://www.umt.edu/mathplacement/cotmath.aspx. In addition, the Montana Board of Regents requires all students to satisfy a writing proficiency standard demonstrated with a score from ACT, SAT or Montana University System Writing Assessment exams. Students who do not have one of these scores should take the COMPASS E-Write writing placement assessment. Those who need to take the writing assessment should check in at the COT Administration Building at 7 a.m. The exam begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. Students who already have taken the assessment should check in to the Administration Building by 8:30 a.m. A welcoming ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. in COT Health and Business Building Room HB01. To RSVP for the Jan. 22 Orientation or for more information, call the COT Admissions Office at 406-243-7882 or 800-542-6882, visit the COT Web site at http://www.cte.umt.edu or e-mail cotadmissions@umontana.edu. COT complies with disability rights laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, by making reasonable modifications for applicants or students with disabilities. For more information or to request such a modification at Orientation, call Disability Services for Students at 243-4424.
Young Stockgrowers ConferenceOn January 22 and 23, the Young Stockgrowers will gather in Helena for the 2009 Young Stockgrowers Conference. Held during every legislative session, the conference features a legislative training, tour of the Capitol building, interactive workshops, educational speakers, policy reviews, and meetings with legislators. On Thursday evening, Jan. 22, attendees will enjoy a social sponsored by Montana Livestock Ag Credit and participate in the Montana Legislative Leadership Appreciation Social and Prime Rib and Seafood Dinner sponsored by the Montana Stockgrowers Association, Montana Grain Growers Association, Montana Wool Growers Association, Montana CattleWomen and Northwest Farm Credit Services. The price for the conference is $35/person and will be held at the Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel. Applications are available at www.mtbeef.org and are due Jan. 19. For more information, contact MSGA at 442-3420.
Women’s automotive clinicFox Repair is offering a ladies-only automotive clinic on Saturday, January 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the garage, 768 Old Corvallis Road. The class is complimentary, and finger food and beverages will be offered. For more information contact Kim Fox, 961-4202, or go to www.foxrepair.com.
Homebuyer classesThe Bitter Root Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. (RC&D) is holding a nationally certified homebuyer education class on Saturday, January 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 203 Main St., Stevensville. Call the Bitter Root RC&D office at 363-1444, extension 5 to reserve a space. At least 6 registered participants are needed to hold the class. All-day attendance is required for certification. The charge is $20 to cover the cost of reference materials. (If you are buying your home as a couple, one household, you both need to attend the class) Lunch is brown bag or on your own. The class is especially beneficial to first-time homebuyers with below median incomes, but any potential homebuyer will benefit from the class. Anyone who has not owned a home for three or more years is considered a first-time homebuyer and may be able to purchase a home for monthly payments comparable to what they are paying in rent. Homebuyer education classes are brought to you by the Bitter Root RC&D and funded in part by NeighborWorks of Montana and the Montana Board of Housing. Completion of this class is required in order to qualify for some of the special homebuyer assistance programs.
Yoga fundamentals workshopYoga in the Root, 217 Main, Stevensville, will offer a Yoga Fundamentals Workshop on Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 777-7011 for more information.
Yoga and physical therapy workshop“Yoga & Physical Therapy, Your Gift of Wellness for the New Year” will be offered Saturday, January 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Join Amy Kraft as she combine the practices of yoga and physical therapy to broaden your knowledge about the body and demonstrate techniques to improve overall health and wellbeing. Space is limited! Call or e-mail Amy at 546-6922, amykrft@yahoo.com.
Health and wellness talksLearn the four points of wellness at a free presentation by Scott and Diana Hagen. Talks will be held Saturday, January 24 at 2 and 5 p.m. and Monday, January 26 at 1 and 3 p.m. at the North Valley Library community room, 208 Main, Stevensville. The presentation will also be given at the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State Street in Hamilton, on Monday, January 26 at 9 a.m. The Hagens are dedicated to raising awareness about the intense impact our everyday decisions as consumers have on our longterm health, our family’s safety, our financial freedom and balance.
Montana Rep productionThe Montana Repertory Theatre to enter its forty-first season with “To Kill a Mockingbird.” The Montana Repertory Theatre – the professional theatre-inresidence at the University of Montana – proudly presents, in its forty-first season, Harper Lee’s timeless classic “To Kill a Mockingbird.” “To Kill a Mockingbird” is one of the great American novels. Most of us know it by heart, the integrity of Atticus, the quiet nobility of Tom Robinson, the sassiness of Scout and the mystery of Boo Radley. The Montana Rep, with this stirring adaptation by Christopher Sergel, brings these characters to life on stage for two weeks only in Missoula prior to the national tour. This is the production that eleven years ago propelled the Montana Repertory Theatre onto the national touring scene. Performances are January 24 (Gala Opening Night Party), January 27-30 and February 7 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee on January 31 at 2 p.m. in the PAR/TV Building on UM Campus. Regular tickets are $18.00, students and seniors $14.00. Tickets for the Opening Night Part (Jan. 24) are $25.00. For ticket information call the box office at 243-4581.
Montana Rep ‘Red Soiree’Come celebrate with the Montana Repertory Theatre. In celebration of the opening night of the Missoula run of the national tour of “To Kill a Mockingbird” on Saturday, January 24, the Montana Repertory Theatre presents “The Red Soiree.” The evening will consist of a cash-bar cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and the song stylinggs of Eden Atwood and Jodi Marshall from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The performance of “To Kill a Mockingbird” begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by dessert and dancing into the night to the Caribbean tunes of Quartet Caribe. The cost for all this is a recession busting $25.00. Come see the Montana Repertory Theatre – the premier national touring company in the country – then kick up your heels with the actors, crew, designers and rep staff as they celebrate the American Theatre. Call 243-6809 for information and reservations.
Winter Special OlympicsThe 2009 Winter Special Olympics will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, January 27 and 28 at Lost Trail Powder Mountain Ski Area. Volunteer are needed on one or both days. There are no winter sports skills required to be a volunteer. Just be prepared for a day filled with more smiles and hugs than you’ll get in a year. For more information call Carla Christofferson at 363-3028 or Dixie Dies at 961-4812.
Economic outlook seminarAs the country officially enters a recession, Montanans are wondering how the local and state economies will be affected. Economic researchers and experts from throughout the Montana University System will head to nine cities in January, February and March to present the 34th annual Montana Economic Outlook Seminar. “It’s shaping up to be an economic storm that won’t skip over Montana,” BBER Director Patrick Barkey said. “It will be a challenging year for businesses, households and governments alike.” This year’s seminar theme is “Montana’s Transportation Future: Opportunities Around the Next Curve.” Sponsored by The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the seminar will feature Steve Albert, director of the Western Transportation Institute, discussing the connection between Montana’s transportation system and its economy. As in past years, BBER economist Paul Polzin will highlight the latest economic trends and explain what they mean for Montana. He also will present an economic forecast for each seminar city. “Our forecasts are particularly timely because they incorporate the most current data and analysis – some as recent at December 2008,” Polzin said. “This will make the forecasts very useful for business persons and others having to make crucial decisions for the upcoming year.” Bureau researchers and other experts will examine recent trends and the outlook for Montana’s important industries – tourism, real estate, health care, agriculture, manufacturing and forest products. The seminar series begins in Helena on Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the Best Western Great Northern Hotel. All seminars begin at 8 a.m. and end after the luncheon at about 1 p.m. Following is the schedule for other cities:
Great Falls – Jan. 28, Hampton Inn The $80 registration fee includes the seminar, a proceedings booklet, lunch and a one-year subscription to the Montana Business Quarterly, the state’s award-winning business journal (a $35 value). Continuing education credits are available for a $20 processing fee. For more information or to register, visit the BBER Web site at http://www.bber.umt.edu or call 243-5113.
Charity Winter GolfYou don’t need to travel to Arizona to play golf in February! It’s time to dust off your putter, put aside the winter blahs and sign up for the Hamilton Soroptimist award-winning Winter Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, February 7, in downtown Hamilton. All funds raised through the tournament will go to the many organizations and programs supported by Soroptimist of Hamilton including SAFE, free mammogram program, women’s scholarships and many other organizations that support women and girls. Teams compete for prizes such as best caddyshack score, best traditional score, and best costume. A Hole-In-One Pot and silent auction will round out the excitement. Teams of four or five must assign a designated driver and players must be over age 18. Costumes are encouraged. Teams may play with “caddyshack” or traditional rules. This year the rules include the purchase of Mulligans for those traditional teams that want additional opportunities for a low score. Those playing "caddyshack" rules, however, will be encouraged to loosen their pocketbooks and pay for a lower score." Seventeen downtown businesses have designed 18 challenging mini-golf holes for the players entertainment. Entrance fee is $55 for caddyshack teams and $80 for traditional teams. To register a team call Mary Alice Holloway at 381-1335. To donate a prize item, call Colleen Murphy-Southwick at 375-9050.
Magazine Writing 101A class on Magazine Writing will be taught on Saturdays, February 7 and 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Carriage House, 310 N. 4th Street in Hamilton (2 blocks north of the post office). Parking is available at the lot on the corner of Pine and 4th. This two-session course will highlight the nuts and bolts of writing articles for magazines, including: strong query letters, finding the appropriate magazine for your article, learning what editors want, and writing exciting leads. Cherie Newman, a freelance writer and radio producer at KUFM, will teach the four-hour course. Cost is $25 until January 31, $30 after that. Call Barbara Ellis at 777-3045 to register. UM lecture seriesSix outstanding professors will explore unknown and untold stories in the University of Montana’s 11th annual Community Lecture Series – “Hidden Montana: Dispelling Myths” – during February and March. The lectures will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 17-March 24, in the University Center Theater. Series tickets cost $20 for the general public, $15 for UM Alumni Association members and $10 for students. They go on sale beginning Monday, January 5, at the UM Alumni Association office, located in Brantly Hall Room 115, or by calling 243-5211 or 877-UM-ALUMS. Series tickets are limited and sell out quickly. UM Alumni Association new memberships will be sold at half-price with the purchase of a lecture series ticket. This year’s lecture series schedule is: Feb. 17: “Selling Glacier: How Wilderness and the Blackfeet Became a Tourist Attraction” by UM history Professor Bill Farr, associate director of the Center for the Rocky Mountain West. Feb. 24: “Journalism’s Brave New World” by UM School of Journalism Dean Peggy Kuhr. March 3: “Discovering New Territory: The Simple Grandeur of Montana East of the Mountains” by UM geography Senior Lecturer Rick Graetz. March 10: “Jeannette We Hardly Know Ye” by Professor Jim Lopach, chair of UM’s Department of Political Science March 17: “A Case of Mistaken Identity: Myth and Reality in Montana and Western History” by UM history Professor Emeritus David Emmons. March 24: “The Writer’s Mystical/Mythical Guide: Finding the Lost Journals of Sacajawea” by UM English Professor Debra Magpie Earling. Each lecture will be followed by a question-and-answer period. A reception with refreshments will be held in the University Center after the last lecture event on March 24. For more information, go online to HYPERLINK "http://www.grizalum.com" http://www.grizalum.com or call the Alumni Association at 243-5211. |
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