Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, April 27 to enjoy “My Favorite Stories” read by Lorna Gabel. 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.

Genealogy workstation class

The genealogy work station at the Darby Library is scheduled to begin Wednesday, April 27 with an orientation followed by assisted genealogy work from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register early to reserve your space on this first work day. The Genealogy Work Station will then be offered the second Wednesday of every month from 12 to 4 p.m. on a first come, first served basis allowing patrons to continue their family research with on site staff to answer questions.

Computer website class

All adults interested in a Basic Computer Website Orientation can sign up at the Darby Community Public Library. A new class is scheduled for Wednesday, April 27 at 3 p.m.

Gospel music performance

Come hear Country Gospel artist Mark Umfleet performing in person on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at the Conner Wesleyan Church, 7 miles south of Darby. A free will offering will be taken.

Thursday, April 28

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet on Thursday, April 28 at 1 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

Men’s cancer support group

The Men's Cancer Support Group meets on the last Thursday of the month at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. It is free and open to all men in any stage of cancer, from testing, to treatment, to follow up. The next meeting is Thursday, April 28, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., at the Montana Cancer Center (St. Patrick Hospital, Broadway Building, 2nd floor). For more information, or to RSVP, contact facilitator Greg Shanks by phone (214-9697) or email: gshanks®mtneuro.com.

Devotional singing

Take a little time out to enjoy singing harmonies and easy melodies from the world’s spiritual traditions on Thursday, April 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 607B Grantsdale Road, Hamilton. There will be live music and no experience is necessary. All are welcome. The singing will be led by Brian Vayu Jameson whose gentle nature and humor encourages even shy singers. Donations will be accepted. For information contact Brian at 381-0617.

South Valley Civic Group

The next meeting of the South Valley Civic Group will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 6 p.m., at the Naughty Moose in Conner.

Friday, April 29

MWA gathering

The Montana Wilderness Association will hold its annual gathering Friday and Saturday, April 29-30 in Gallatin Gateway at the Gallatin Gateway Inn. The theme, “Wilderness Communities: Working to Keep it Wild,” will focus on hearing from Quiet Trail users and grassroots protection efforts for the Gallatin Range.

The Friday evening kickoff will include a social hour, BBQ buffet dinner, a special tribute to Walkin’ Jim Stoltz, and live entertainment provided by the Prairie Wind Jammers.

Saturday offers a full day of outdoor and indoor activities; participants will enjoy a Wilderness Walk to Storm Castle, Wilderness First Aid Workshop, Wilderness and Wildlife photography workshop, a panel discussion about the Gallatin Range, a live auction, banquet dinner, display tables, and much more!

Professional climber, Conrad Anker of Bozeman, is the keynote speaker. Conrad will share stories from his many challenging mountaineering experiences as well as his views on the importance of preserving Montana’s most special landscapes as wilderness.

Registration is free for students with a current ID and the general public is welcome to attend. For more information and to register online visit www.wildmontana.org

To join in on all or part of this wild gathering, contact Laura Parr lparr@wildmontana.org or call MWA at 406-443-7350.

Special Olympics Torch Run

Ravalli County law enforcement agencies are again taking part in the Torch Run for Special Olympics. This year’s event will be held on Friday, April 29, with officers from the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton Police Department, Darby Marshals, Stevensville Police Department, and Montana Highway Patrol carrying the Flame of Hope through the county on its way to Bozeman for the opening ceremonies of the State Summer Games. You can help support Special Olympics in Montana by buying a t-shirt or making a cash donation at the Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office, or online at www.somt.org. For more information call Sgt. Loren Hochhalter at 531-7030.

Saturday, April 30

Teller Earth Day celebration

Join The Teller to celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 30. Volunteer stewardship projects will take place from 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon. Plan to arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. at The Teller’s Slack Barn. A light breakfast will be provided. Projects will include an upland woody vegetation planting, houndstongue weed dig, debris removal and landscape maintenance. Volunteers must sign up for projects by Friday, April 22. The Teller is a private non-profit conservation organization, founded in 1988 by Otto Teller. Its mission is to inspire, educate and demonstrate conservation in action. For information, directions or to sign up for projects, contact Lauren at The Teller office at 961-3507, or email HYPERLINK "mailto:lauren@tellerwildlife.org" lauren@tellerwildlife.org.

Arbor Day celebration

You are invited to participate in the City of Hamilton Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m. in Hieronymus Park. The entrance to Hieronymus Park is located between the Dairy Queen and the Bitterroot River Inn. Mayor Jerry Steele will announce the winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest and will award savings bonds to each winner. All children who attend will help in the planting of trees in the park. Lunch will be served by the City of Hamilton to all who attend.

Life Safety Days

The First Annual Ravalli County Life Safety Days is being held on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. This is a free interactive event for all members of the community to educate themselves on safety and prevention.

Events include:

• Your Choice Simulation Show of Drunk Driving Scene With Emergency Service Response (Local Law Enforcement /Fire/EMS/Life Flight) - A Must See for Teens and Adults

• Texting and Driving Simulation

• Self Defense Training

• National Guard Obstacle Course

• Suicide Prevention Training Dramas

• IDEP DUI Drunk Driving Simulation Course

• Finger Printing Identification Program/ID Kits

• Bake Safety and Obstacle Course

• Car Seat Safety/Instruction

• On Site Firehouse: Escape Planning, Fire Detector Training, Fire Games

• CPR Station Course

• Gun Safety Booth/Safety Locks

• Glo Germs for Kids

• Disaster Emergency Service Cellphone Registration

This program is sponsored by: Ravalli County Prevention Coalition, Ravalli County Sheriff's Department, 9-1-1 Dispatch, Ravalli Suicide Prevention Alliance, Hamilton Police Department, Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, Montana Highway Patrol, Ravalli County DUI Task Force, Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Ravalli County Sheriff's Office, Hamilton Fire Department and other Emergency and Prevention Organizations.

For more information contact the Ravalli County Prevention Coalition office at 961-9013.

Xeriscaping workshop

A presentation on “Xeriscaping: How to Make Your Garden Look Great and Conserve Water at the Same Time!” will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library. Get great tips from gardening gurus Bobbie Roos and Marsha Waliser and get your garden ready for summer in the Bitterroot. Refreshments will be provided. The event is sponsored by the Bitter Root Water Forum.

Children’s Day/Book Day

As the nation’s population continues to become more diverse, the North Valley Public Library will join hundreds of libraries in celebration of the 15th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). The library will showcase a variety of multicultural programs and services for children and family on Saturday, April 30th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Lewis & Clark Park in Stevensville.

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates every year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

“Libraries are part of the American Dream, places that support family, education, self-help and lifelong learning,” said Renee McGrath, Director, North Valley Public Library, “Through literacy events and programs like Día, libraries are working with parents and caregivers to raise avid readers.”

The North Valley Public Library will offer a festival in the Lewis & Clark Park, with native Hispanic speakers reading to children in English and Spanish, multi-cultural music, a craft project, a taco bar, and a pinata.

Día is an enhancement of Children’s Day, which began in 1925. Children’s Day was designated as a day to bring attention to the importance and well-being of children. In 1996, nationally acclaimed children’s book author Pat Mora proposed linking the celebration of childhood and children with literacy to found El día de los niños/El día de los libros.

The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For directions to Lewis and Clark Park, or more information on North Valley Public Library Dia events, call Amy Ling at 777-5061 or visit HYPERLINK "http://www.northvalleylibrary.org" www.northvalleylibrary.org.

Republican Fashion Show

Ravalli County Republican Women's Club will host a Victorian Garden Party Fashion Show and Luncheon on Saturday, April 30 at 12 noon at Corvallis Methodist Church, corner of Eastside Hwy and Cemetery Rd. Tickets are $20.00. Fashions will be presented by the Victorian Ladies' Tea Guild of Western Montana. For tickets and information call Laurie Burnham at 363-5675.

Monday, May 2

Preschool Story Time

Spring has arrived at the Darby Community Public Library with two special Spring Story Times on May 2 and May 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Parents and children 2-5 years are welcome to participate fully in spring stories and activities. Story Time will resume on June 7 for the summer season.

Rotary Club

Ronald Kullick, JD, Foundation Director of The Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital Foundation, will be speaking at the next meeting of the Hamilton Rotary Club on Monday, May 2 at noon at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The focus of the May Rotary Club meetings is on Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. Kullick will be sharing information about the Hospital Foundation and some of the projects at the Hospital that Rotary is working to support. The meeting is open to the public. For further information call 363-2960.

Tuesday, May 3

Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot

The Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot will meet Tuesday, May 3 at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. Dinner and drinks are available beginning at 6 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. The May program will be presented by Phil Romans on "The Bitterroot, A River for All Seasons." Whether you are a newcomer to the Valley or an old hand, this presentation will add to your store of knowledge of the fly fishing, history and the beauty of our valley. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.

Wednesday, May 4

Elk study presentation

The Ravalli County Fish & Wildlife Association is hosting a program on Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton. The title of the talk is “The Absaroka Elk Ecology Study.” It will be presented by Wyoming Game and Fish personnel, Arthur Middleton and Matthew Kauffman. The presentation will give valley residents an idea of the information that is expected to be gathered from a similar program currently underway in the Bitterroot Valley. The talk will include information on predators and low calf recruitment. The public is welcome.

Creation-Evolution seminar

A free seminar entitled “The Greatest Show on Earth: Making Sense of the Creation-Evolution Debate” will be held May 4-8 at 7:30 p.m. each evening at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 117 West Bridge Road, Hamilton (363-0575) and the Stevensville Seventh–day Adventist Church, corner of Pine Hollow & Baldwin, Stevensville (777-2296). Co-hosts Timothy Standish and Ron Clouzet, who are experts in their respective fields, will present evidence not to be missed. The seminar will be science-based, biblically sound, and professionally informative. Timothy G. Standish, PhD, is an international educator, scientist and the author of academic and popular papers dealing with faith and science. He currently holds a research appointment at Geoscience Research Institute which seeks to understand the origins of life and the earth from a biblical perspective. Ron E.M. Clouzet, D. Min., is a professor at Andrews University Theological Seminary, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute, and founder of HOPE University. He lectures extensively on biblical topics and has written a number of articles and books on ministry and theology.

Thursday, May 5

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet on Thursday, May 5 at 1 p.m. in the superintendent’s office.

Friday, May 6

Safe driving class

An AARP Driver Safety Class will be presented on Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, located at 100 Mission Street. The class will last approximately four hours. While this safe driving

strategies class is designed for drivers age 50 and over, all drivers are welcome. The class fee is $12.00 for

AARP members and $14.00 for non-members. Pre-registration is advised. There are no written or driving tests and, Montana mandates an insurance discount for qualified graduates. For further information, contact Betty Lowell at 777-5681 or Thom Ainsworth, Instructor, at 369-0149.

Used Art & Jewelry Sale

The Stevensville Historical Museum will sponsor the annual Used Art & Jewelry Sale on May 6 and 7, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, at 309 Main in Stevensville. Those who have donated to the sale are invited to enjoy a pre-sale party on Thursday, May 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. The donors will be able to enjoy hors d'oeuvres and the opportunity to shop the sale before the general public. Those who have art or jewelry to donate to this sale may call Dora at 777-3239 or Ruth at 777-3201.

Main Street pie auction

The Stevensville Main Street Association will hold its annual “Pie in the Big Sky” auction on First Friday, May 6 at 7 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Bank. This event has become a staple of the community and one that folks watch for every year because of the fantastic pies they can buy to support the Main Street program. Wayne Olson will be the auctioneer. Everyone is welcome. Anyone wishing to donate a pie can call 777-3773. Pies can be home baked or creative and should be dropped off at Rocky Mountain Bank by 4 p.m. on Friday, May 6.

First Friday at library

Singer/songwriter/guitar player, Stephen Wolf, will perform many of his original songs of addiction, redemption, suffering and hope at the North Valley Public Library on Friday, May 6 from 6:30 to 8 pm. The performance is part of the monthly First Friday events in Stevensville. Wolf will offer a night of songs and – watch out – maybe some reverse heckling to make the evening fun in the main library, located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. Attendance is free to the public (donations are always welcome). Light refreshments will be served. For more details, call the library at 777-5061 or visit www.northvalleylibrary.org.

Psychic Fair

Kick off First Friday with a "Glimpse into Your Future." A Psychic Fair will be held May 6-9 in Hamilton. This event will offer numerous and diverse psychic arts from a wide variety of skilled practitioners. There will be tarot, astrology, rune, palmistry, energy healing, intuitive counseling, integrative massage therapy and much more. The event will be held at Between the Worlds, 205 W. Main Street, Hamilton. Practitioner applications are being accepted until April 15. For more information call 363-5225 or 370-1054.

Art exhibit

Red Willow Antiques, 211-213 Main, Stevensville will feature the art of Living Iron by Joe Keeton for the month of May. Come see the artist's exhibit that will open on First Friday in Stevensville on May 6 and run through the month of May. Living Iron's body of work being shown is a combination of native wildflowers hand forged in steel, back dropped by the physical beauty of Montana wood and stone. Joe moved to the valley in 1996. He became interested in blacksmithing as a young boy in Kansas after many trips to the Ozarks. Watching the old masters trying to save the folk arts was the seed planted that grew into Living Iron.

Saturday, May 7

Three Mile/Lone Rock yard sale

A Three Mile-Lone Rock Community Yard Sale will be held Saturday, May 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lone Rock School gym. Spaces are available for $20 and each space includes a table. Set up is Friday, May 5 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, May 6 at 7 a.m. Outdoor spaces will also be available. Your sale proceeds will be your own and the proceeds from table rentals will benefit the Lone Rock 8th Grade class. Contact Ronna at 777-6907 or Ruth at 880-2810 to reserve your space.

Stevi community cleanup

The annual Community Cleanup Day will be held in downtown Stevensville on Saturday, May 7. Volunteers should meet at the Stevensville Main Street Association office at 9 a.m. for job assignment. Activities will include sweeping and bagging debris, gardening and more. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. The event is sponsored by the Stevensville Civic Club and the Stevensville Main Street Association. In conjunction with this event the Town of Stevensville will be picking up yard debris the week of May 2-6. Leave unbagged yard debris on the street curb or in the alleys. For more information call Tracey at 777-1102.

BBQ cooking and judging class

The Stevensville Civic Club and the Pacific Northwest BBQ Association will conduct a BBQ cooking and judging class on Saturday, May 7 in Stevensville at the Stevensville Hotel. This one-day, hands on class, will be conducted by three award winning and nationally recognized BBQ champions who promise to teach you everything you need to know to take your BBQ to a whole new competitive and delicious level. People certified in the judging class will be qualified as a judge at the State BBQ Championship held annually at Stevensville’s Creamery Picnic. To register or for more information, go to creamerypicnic.com or contact Tim Schreiber at 273-4565.

Flea market

The Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles Aerie #1693 will host a Flea Market on Saturday, May 7 at the Eagles Lodge, 125 N. 2nd, Hamilton. Tables (6’x2-?’) are $5.00 and should be reserved now by calling 363-8467 or 363-2763. Proceeds will go to Auxiliary local charities.

Urban Herb Walk

National Herb Day is Saturday, May 7. Come celebrate at Meadowsweet Herbs with a free Urban Herb Walk with herbalist Jessica Maisel or let Lavender Lori show you how to work her magic with her own locally grown and made lavender hydrosoldivine. Both events are free and open to the public at Meadowsweet Herbs, 180 S. 3rd Street West in Missoula. For more information call 728-1044.

Craft and gift sale

A Spring Fling Craft & Gift Sale will be held Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Christian Life Center, 3801 Russell St., Missoula. Get all your Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation and wedding gifts in one great location with a large variety of vendors. Proceeds benefit the Epic Youth Group. For more information call 542-0353.

Options career seminar

Soroptimist International of Hamilton presents the 8th annual Options for Women and Girls career seminar on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton. This year, the morning session will focus on individual career paths where women have “worked their way up” by taking whatever job or volunteer opportunity that was available. The afternoon will be devoted to technology and how social media and the internet have changed both seeking and keeping jobs. The seminar is offered free to all participants, and free babysitting is available by reservation. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. Snacks and lunch are also provided. To sign up for this free seminar, contact Mary Lyn at 360-6279.

Farmers Market

The Hamilton Farmers Market, located on Bedford, Second and Third Streets in Hamilton, opens Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. with the annual May Fest for Children. There will be activities for kids from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with a Green Man Parade at 11:15. Fairies and woodland creatures of all ages and sizes are welcome! The Maypole Dance will begin about 11:30 a.m. to local live music provided by Sleeping Child String Band. Come enjoy the fruits of labor from local farms and gardens, studios and kitchens!

Farmers Market May Day Festival

Hamilton Farmers Market opens its 19th season on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. with a wild May Day Festival for the kids!

Local day schools and kids’ programs will offer a variety of children’s activities. The Green Man parade for fairies and woodland creatures of all ages and sizes will start at 11:15. Parade forms on Bedford Street just west of the intersection with Third Street. Maypole dances will return. They will begin about 11:30, giving everyone a chance to boogie out those long winter blues! Sleeping Child String Band will provide live rollicking tunes to get folks up and moving.

Hamilton Farmers Market continues to grow with new local craft, produce and hot food vendors on to Third and Second Streets. Third Street Food Court offers hot coffee, breakfast and lunch burritos, and a delightful variety of baked goods. Pizza and grilled veggies are coming later! Tacos, more tasty burritos and even tastier baked items, along with more great coffee and other hot and cold drinks, can be found throughout the Market and in the new Food Court growing on Second Street. As always, the best deal on popcorn is at the Ravalli County Museum’s booth!

Hamilton Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. till 12:30 p.m., from May 7 to October 8 this year. Special events this year include the Mother’s Day Gift Bag Drawing at the opening market, Father’s Day Gift Bag drawing on June 11, the Community Health Fair: “Living Green, Living Healthy” on August 13 and Harvest Fest on September 24 with the Giant Pumpkin and Craziest Funny Vegetable contests. Other special events will occur throughout the summer, so be sure to stop by for a great time and to purchase locally grown, locally made, locally good products for you, your friends and neighbors.

The Bitter Root Valley Historical Society has scheduled Bitter Root Day for Saturday, June 18 and Apple Day for October 1. These events are expanded markets for the benefit of the local Museum and its life enhancing remodel, and its efforts to preserve history and culture here in the Valley. If you would like to have a booth at these events, call Sarah at the Museum, 363-3338, for more information.

If you are a local school or have a children’s program that would like participate in the opening May Festival, call Laura Craig, Market Manager, at 961-0004 for a registration form before April 29. And if you would like to sell at the Hamilton Farmers Market and you live in Ravalli County and your product is made in Montana, call her for more information.

Enjoy the fruits of local labor from the farm, studio and kitchen – fresh locally grown produce and locally handmade arts, crafts, furniture and more – and live local music every Saturday.

Mansion Mother’s Day Tea

Invite your mothers, grandmothers, and the special ladies in your life to the Daly Mansion’s Annual Mother’s Day Tea on Saturday, May 7. Tea will be served in the beautifully decorated Sun Porch, Formal Living Room, and the Trophy Room. Seating will be from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Guests will enjoy fabulous food catered by Liaisons and tea at impeccably set tables. The day also includes live string music, gift basket raffles, party favors, self-guided tours, photos, and a sneak peak of the Montana Association of Weavers and Spinners exhibit of fiber art entitled “Living Treasures.” Admission is $25.00 for adults, and $20.00 for children. This event is recommended for children 6 years and older. Reservations are accepted by calling 363-6004.

Moms’ brunch

Lunch and a photo for mom will be offered at “I Love Mom a Brunch” on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Claudia Driscoll Park in Hamilton. There event is free but donations will be accepted. All proceeds benefit the Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival and SAFE. The event is sponsored by Little Britches Exchange and Greener Montana Property Management. For more information call 363-3187.

Mother’s Day Tea

A Mother’s Day Tea will be held Saturday, May 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The King’s Christian Church, 9830 Valley Grove Drive, Lolo. Share tea and treats with the Ladies in your life. Wear your best and bring your hat. Hold your fan, enjoy a chat. Enjoy an afternoon of tea facts, poem readings, door prizes, sharing stories, a chocolate fountain, and have your pictures taken. All of this is the church’s treat to all of you wonderful mothers, grandmothers, daughters, aunts, sisters, and friends. RSVP to Beth or Reina 273-0682.

Tuesday, May 10

Veterans affairs clinics

Roxanne Blanche, 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 Department of Veterans Affairs on Tuesday, May 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Stevensville Town Hall and from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Job Service Office in Hamilton. She will also be available on Tuesday, May 23 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Job Service Office. For more information call 542-2501.

Transportation Advisory Committee

The Ravalli County Transportation Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, May 10 in the conference room at 316 N. 3rd, Hamilton. Anyone interested in transportation issues in Ravalli County is invited to attend. For more information call 363-5242.

Saturday, May 14

UM reunion

University of Montana alumni celebrating their 50th, 60th or 70th class anniversaries are invited to attend reunions this spring for three days of activities, including participation in UM’s 2011 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14.

This year’s spring reunions will recognize alumni from the classes of 1941, 1951 and 1961. Any alumnus or alumna who graduated 50 years ago or earlier also is invited to join in reunion activities. Family members and friends are welcome to attend. Register online by April 29 at http://www.GrizAlum.com. For more information, contact Jay Kettering at 243-6439, toll-free at 877-892-5867 or jay.kettering@umontana.edu.

Saturday, May 21

Calibration Clinic & Private Applicator Training

A Calibration Clinic & Private Applicator Training will be held Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Corvallis Grange. Learn the basic information that is very important to know when treating your weeds and other pests with pesticides. You may also stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. and someone will be happy to help you calibrate your spray equipment. Registration is required if you plan on attending the Private Applicator Training. To register and for more information call 375-6611.

Food Co-op annual meeting

The Bitterroot Food Co-op will hold its annual membership meeting and potluck on Saturday, May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Human Resource Council Conference Room, 316 N 3rd St. in Hamilton. The Co-op is taking nominations for board members, and an election will be held at the meeting. The Bitterroot Food Cooperative is a member-based organization run by a board of directors. The Co-op is in need of a strong board as well as member participation in order to move forward with its vision. Contact Denelle Pappier (dpappier@aol.com) or Alice Mariana (mariana.alicea@gmail.com) if you are interested in being on the Board. If you are not yet a member of the Co-op, contact Alice or Denelle for sign-up. There is no up front money required to become a member. All members are eligible to participate on the Board. There will be discussion of current plans (online ordering system, new membership fees, etc.) at the meeting. For more information, e-mail or call Alice and Nick at 961-4970.

Tuesday, June 13

SVCFC summer camp

Want a great way to start off the summer? Come and enjoy Summertime@SVCFC, a summer camp for kids June 13-August 12 for kids 6-11 years old. The program offers eight weeks of fun, education, fun and exploration. Take one week or more and have a great time exploring our valley, swimming, bowling, acting, crafting, and much more. Registration starts April 18 and registration forms will be available at the following sites: local elementary schools, many downtown Hamilton businesses, the Bitterroot Public Library and here at SVCFC 515 Madison in Hamilton. Call for further info at 363-3450.

Friday, June 17

Darby Descendants Reunion

The 4th Annual “Darby Bitter Root Descendants Reunion” will be held June 17–20 at the Darby Clubhouse ( HYPERLINK "http://www.darbycommons.com" www.darbycommons.com). Plans are well underway for the “Darby Roots Reunion,” (formerly the Darby Pioneer Reunion). Whether you’re from pioneer stock or are new to Darby Tiger Country, you are invited. Special activities include: programs on “Moonshine and Lake Como Area,” “The Salish,” “Lumber & Timber Life,” “ Cowpoke Poets” and “Strong Women of the BR.” Many old-timers will recall their family connections in the Darby area. Everyone is encouraged to bring photos, exhibits, albums, scrapbooks, CDs, to share your family’s connections. Kids activities and games are being planned to keep the younger Darbarians entertained, educated and active. For more information, or to get a registration form, or if you are interested in joining the planning process, contact Bonnie Evers, bonevers@netzero.net, 821-3214; Evelyn Savochka: evie@dishmail.net; 531-0327; Helen Ann Bibler: helenann13@hughes.net, 821-3444.

Monday, July 18

UM science adventure camp

Registration is now open for “MOLLI Summer Adventures in Science: Connecting the Circle,” a summer camp for children ages 6 through 12 and their grandparents hosted by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at The University of Montana. The science day camp will run Monday and Tuesday, July 18-19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will learn from one another in scientific exploration through classroom and field experiences, starting with the “Mr. G Science Show” with Glenn Govertsen, who has taught physics at Missoula’s Sentinel High School for more than 30 years and is a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching.

The following summer camp courses are designed for children 6 to 9 years old:

• Incredible Edible Bugs with Annika Johns, UM graduate and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence.

• Explosive Chemistry with a team led by Amanda Lockwood, spectrUM Discovery Area educator.

• Farm to Table with Jason Mandala, Garden City Harvest community education director.

The following courses are available for children 9 to 12 years old:

• Bones & Stones with Garry Kerr, UM Department of Anthropology lecturer.

• Buzz about Bees with UM Professor Jerry Bromenshenk and Bee Alert field technician Scott Debnam.

• Robotics Sensory Garden with spectrUM Discovery Area operational manager Jessie Herbert and software engineer and guest spectrUM educator Will Bain.

The summer camp costs $100 per adult and child pair. A $20 MOLLI membership also is required for adults who wish to participate. The membership allows registration for lifelong learning courses offered through the institute each spring and autumn at UM. Those who purchase a membership for this year’s summer camp will be eligible to register for all MOLLI courses offered through June 30, 2012.

Full summer camp course descriptions, information about instructors and registration forms are online at HYPERLINK "http://www.umt.edu/molli" http://www.umt.edu/molli. For more information, call Dannette Fadness of UM’s School of Extended Studies and Lifelong Learning at 243-2905.

Clubs and Groups

Hamilton 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.

Tuesday - line dancing at 9:30 a.m., cloggers at 3 p.m.

Wednesday – 11:45 lunch, bridge at 1 p.m., cloggers at 5 p.m.

Thursday - exercise at 9 a.m.; pinochle on 3rd week, 1 p.m.

Friday - line dancing at 9:30 a.m., 11:45 lunch

Saturday – flea market every 2nd Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday - bridge, 1 p.m.

Stevi Senior Center activities

Mon-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m.

Monday – Bridge and Special Music, noon

Monday & Saturday – Pinochle, 7 p.m.

Tuesday - Exercise class, 10-11 a.m.

2nd Tuesday - Quilters, 6:30 p.m.

Every Other Wednesday - Fiddlers at Lunch

3rd Wednesday - Special Birthday Dinner, noon, with music. Blood pressures taken.

Thursday - Exercise class, 10-11 a.m.

1st & 3rd Thursday – American Legion Bingo, 7 p.m.

For more information call the Center at 777-5681 04 777-5707.

Victor Senior Center activities

Sundays - AA meeting, 7 p.m.

Monday-Thursday - Men's Coffee, 8:30-10 a.m.

Monday-Friday - Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Includes main course, salad bar, beverage, dessert. Senior donation $3.25, under 60 years $5.75. (RSVP 642-3320)

Tuesdays - Bingo, 7 p.m.

Wednesdays - Pinochle, 7 p.m.

Fridays - Ladies' Coffee, 10-11 a.m.

Golden Agers

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.

Al-Anon

Stevensville Al-Anon Group meets each Thursday at 7:30 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

721-5818.

Gamblers Anonymous

Gamblers Anonymous meets Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, 411 S. 5th Street in Hamilton.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a weight loss support group, meets in Stevensville every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street. Guests are always welcome. Call Jerry Sue at 777-5355 for more information.

VFW meetings

VFW Post 1430 meets the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hamilton.

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 Jim Hamilton at 777-3948.

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.

American Legion Auxiliary

Fort Owen Post 94, Stevensville, American Legion Auxiliary meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Call 777-4335 for location.

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 363-6503.

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

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, in the basement, 600 S. 3rd St., Hamilton in order to offer support to families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the local community. Chapter representatives Dr. Michael Moran and Terry Moran list one of PFLAG’s primary objectives as maintaining families in loving relationships and to keep families together.

For more information contact Terry Moran, 363-7656.

Center for Spiritual Living

The Center for Spiritual Living, Bitterroot Valley meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. at the South Valley Child & Family Center, 515 Madison St. in Hamilton. Learn and share while celebrating our individual and collective spiritual growth. Services are based on Ernest Holmes’ Science of Mind philosophy and support positive global transformation through personal spiritual practice (visit the website: UnitedCentersforSpiritualLiving.org/). Transportation to the Sunday gatherings can be arranged from several communities in the Bitterroot Valley. For more information, contact Barb at 375-9996 or Dave at 381-2355; or email: HYPERLINK "mailto:BitterrootCSL@gmail.com/" BitterrootCSL@gmail.com/.

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 Services

Ever wonder what VA benefits you’re entitled too? Valley Veterans Service Center provides free assistance to veterans and their dependents in filing claims with the VA. Valley Veterans Service Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by for a visit or call for an appointment at 363-9838. The center is located at 299 Fairgrounds Road, Suite 4 in 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. Many veterans have both unresolved and resolved issues from their experiences in the military that impact their lives. At the meetings participants 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, 360-5435, 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 319 N. 3rd. 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 first and third 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 Shauna Pernsteiner at 777-5189.

Waldorf Inspired Parent-Child

Waldorf Inspired Parent-Child meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for creative play, songs, stories, crafts, cooking, baking and nature walks. All families, expectant parents, and children birth to 6 years are welcome. For more information and location contact Kim at 369-0213. This Early Childhood Education Program as well as seasonal workshops and festivals for the community are sponsored by The Bitterroot School. Visit www.thebitterrootschool.com and www.whywaldorfworks.com to find out more about this and other programs.

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.

Bitterroot Toastmasters

Bitterroot Toastmasters Club meets Wednesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant in Hamilton with optional no host lunch before or after. Meetings are designed to build confidence and skills in communication and leadership. Guests are welcome.

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. at the Kingdom Hall, 1115 S. Reserve St., Missoula. Discussion topic is “Keep Yourselves in God’s Love.” For more information contact Tom Gacek, 777-0747, HYPERLINK "mailto:aslgal@rocketmail.com" aslgal@rocketmail.com.

Elks dinner

The Elks Club at 102 State Street in Hamilton serves dinner to the public every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The $8.50 complete meal includes dessert and coffee. Proceeds go towards the youth scholarship fund. For more information call 363-3031.

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.

Bitterroot Connections

Bitterroot Connections referral group (a sub-network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network) meets monthly for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Hamilton Perkins Restaurant. Looking to grow your business? Come and meet a group of supportive women who get to know each other through member spotlight presentations, educational topics, and the referral and promotion of each other's businesses. Call Sue Gust at 360-0820 or e-mail suegust@kikapaprika.com for more information or visit www.discovermbn.com for additional opportunities.

Empowerment group

The Bitterroot Empowerment group (a sub-network of the Missoula Businesswomen’s Network) meets the first Thursday of every month at Perkins Restaurant in Hamilton from noon to 1 p.m. Participate in an experience that can help you reach your goals, both personal and business related. Programs have a wide range of interest varying from month to month but the feeling of support and camaraderie will remain constant. Call Jane Foster at 406-531-9556 or 777-2280 or email Jane@fosterandfosterfs.com for more information or visit www.discovermbn.com for additional opportunities.

Fiber Arts Guild

Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of every month. If you are a wool spinner or work with fibers, contact Shelley at 777-5205 or Marty at 777-2421 for location or information.

PEP Sessions

Are you interested in exploring career options suited to you? Attend a PEP Session at the Bitterroot College Program (BCP). PEP stands for Personal Employment Plan and is designed to assist people with career exploration, education planning, and job search preparation. PEP Sessions take place on Thursdays, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Bitterroot College Program, located at the Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. There is no appointment or registration necessary. For more information, contact The Bitterroot College Program at 375-0100 or Literacy Bitterroot at 363-2900. Or, visit the Bitterroot College Program website at http://www.umt.edu/bcp.

Positive Parenting Program

Is 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. Booking individual sessions now. Call 363-3450 to sign up.

Community dinners

The kitchen’s open and the food is great! South Valley Child and Family Center’s Suppertime program is open for business and the community is invited for free family-style meals Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at 515 Madison in Hamilton. These wonderful meals are for families, individuals and those in need of a good meal and community connections. If you need further info, would like to donate, volunteer or would like to be a part of the Culinary Program for middle or high school students, call 363-3450.

Women Helping Women

Want to be a healthily you? Looking for a support group to help you lose unwanted pounds? Women Helping Women meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. at the Conner Wesleyan Church, 4674 Hwy 93, seven miles south of Darby. For more information call 821-3570.

Canyon View MOPS

MOPS International (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging and developing mothers to reach their full potential. The Canyon View MOPS group meets at Canyon View Church off Skalkaho on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Jen at 375-9183.

Men’s Bereavement Breakfast

Marcus Daly Hospice sponsors a monthly Men’s Bereavement Support Breakfast on the second and fourth Friday of each month at 9 a.m. in the Marcus Daly Hospice Dining Room. This is a special opportunity for men coping with the loss of a spouse or loved one to gather and share their journey of healing. Informal discussions are led by a trained Bereavement Facilitator and cover topics such as, embracing our grief, personal growth, forming new relationships, and more. Interested parties can contact Cathy Palmer, MFT, Marcus Daly Hospice Bereavement Coordinator at 363-6503. A donation of $3.00 for breakfast is greatly appreciated.

Mindful Recovery support group

A peer-directed support group meets Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. at the Bison Internet Café, 164 S. 3rd in Hamilton. 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. The Café is closed during meeting times. For more information, leave a message at 363-2222.

Darby food collection

The Darby Bread Box is collecting canned chili beans, dried beans, and jelly for the months of April and May. Donations can be dropped off at People's Market or Bitterroot Community Credit Union in Darby. If anyone can help, call or leave a message at 821-2081.

Darby Library story time

Reading to young children helps develop good reading skills while igniting their imaginations. The Darby Community Public Library offers two Preschool Story Times every Monday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All children from age one to five are welcome to come with a caregiver for interactive stories, games, songs, and fun activities that focus on letter and number recognition, and the joy of reading.

Acoustic music jam sessions

Everyone is invited to the music jam sessions at the Rocky Mountain Grange Hall south of Hamilton each Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. Players of all levels are invited to bring their guitars, mandolins, harmonicas, fiddles, bass fiddles, banjos, dobros, or other acoustic instruments. Music ranges from old-time country to western, to swing, to blues, to whatever. There is no charge for admission. You don’t have to be a musician to attend. Folks who just want to listen are encouraged to come – it’s always more fun with an audience. The Grange Hall is located at 1436 S. 1st Street (Hwy 93), just south of the Valley Pet Clinic. For more information call Clem at 961-4949.

Open season riding

Open season riding has started at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Come in and sign up for the season or on a single ride basis. The individual memberships are $30; family memberships are $50; and single ride option is $5. The fairgrounds are open daily, and the season will run from now until the fall, weather permitting. If you need more information call the fairgrounds office at 363-3411, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Book discussions

The Bitterroot Public Library offers a “Brown Bag It” Book discussion group on the last Thursday of the month from noon to 1 p.m. in the West Meeting Room. Newcomers are welcome.

April 28 – “Deep Creek” by Dana Hand

May 26 – “Homer and Langley: A Novel” by E.L. Doctorow,

June 30 – “Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel” by Jeannette Walls

July 28 – “Cutting for Stone: A Novel” by Abraham Verghesa

August 25 – “Daughter of Fortune” by Isabel Allende

September 30 – “The Innocent Man” by John Grisham

October 27 – “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain

November 17 – “Siddhartha” by Herman Hess

December – “A Hope in the Unseen” by Ron Suskind

Grace Lutheran Preschool registration

Grace Lutheran Learning Center in Hamilton is accepting preschool registrations. Fall preschool starts in September and will run through May. There are half day and full day openings. Call 363-1924; space is limited.

Silver Spurs raffle

Silver Spurs 4-H Club teen group is raffling off half a hog including smoked ham and bacon. Tickets are $2.00 each. Winner will be drawn and notified on May 1. Contact Ginger Desrosier at 777-2215 for more information.

Donations sought for summer camp

Donations of your gently used/in good shape skateboards, roller skates, bicycles, scooters and unicycles are needed for the South Valley Child and Family Center’s Summertime For Kids Summer Camp. Call 363-3450 for more information or drop donations off at 515 Madison in Hamilton (only good, usable equipment, please) by May 27. Donations of helmets or pads are also welcome. This is a tax-deductible donation.

Bike donations sought

It’s that spring cleaning time of year again! If you would like to get rid of any old, unused, outgrown, or broken bicycles, contact Tony Neaves at 381-3943. Neaves is collecting bikes for the upcoming free Bike Festival in Missoula. The festival date is April 30; location is at McCormick Park from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Over the last nine years, Neaves has collected and donated well over 1000 bikes for the festival. Any that are leftover from this event go to Missoula Free Cycle, which is a great non-profit organization. Their program has allowed many people to own a bike who would otherwise be unable to have one. By diverting these bicycles to the festival and Free Cycles, you are keeping thousands of pounds of material out of the landfill. It also promotes recycling and re-use of many older bikes and parts. Call 381-3943 for bike drop off and possible pick up arrangements.

Habitat for Humanity seeking donations

Ravalli County Habitat for Humanity is accepting donations for its yard sale and silent auction to be held in June. Items can be dropped off on Saturdays at Family Storage on Riverside Cutoff Road (behind Montana Westgate Realty) in Hamilton. To arrange for drop off, call Tamara Bilinovich at 369-1233 or Sheri Jones at 369-1047 or Mari Meyers 375-2527 or email: ravallihabitat@yahoo.com. Donations will be accepted until setup day on Thursday, June 2. Habitat for Humanity relies on your donations to help make affordable housing in Ravalli County. Volunteers are also welcome by calling the above numbers.

Daly Mansion donations sought

The Daly Mansion Preservation Trust is soliciting donations of items for its May 20-21 Tent Sale taking place on the grounds of the Margaret Daly Memorial Arboretum & Botanic Gardens-Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy, Hamilton. The Mansion will receive donations of saleable items May 10 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have questions or would like more information, call Darlene at 363-6004, 4#. Please - no items that need to be plugged in or batteries. All donors will receive a tax donation receipt. The Tent Sale is a fundraising rummage sale to support the operations of the Daly Mansion and the Margaret Daly Memorial Arboretum & Botanic Gardens.

Golf Tournament signups

Time is running out for the "early bird" sign up fee for the Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce/Lions Club Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 21 at the Hamilton Golf Course. Early Bird entry fee is $60 per person or $300 per team until April 30. On May 1 the registration fee goes up to $70 per player and $350 per team. Don’t miss out on the savings and a chance to win a 2011 Chevy Camaro. Make your checks payable to the Lions Club, or call the Chamber for credit card payment at 363-2400. And remember, you don't have to have a 5-person team to play!

Recycled art show

Art City’s 13th Annual Recycled Art show in celebration of Earth Day is now on display. Created from discarded materials and found objects, the art work in the show is a whimsical commentary on what would otherwise be considered junk. This work by a dozen local artists represents a thoughtful and often humorous take on our "throw-away society." The work may be seen through May 28. Art City is a co-operatively managed gallery featuring work by local artists. It is located in an historic downtown Hamilton building at 407 W. Main St. Spring open hours are Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and other days by chance or appointment. For more information contact Art City at 363-4764.

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