Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Community Calendar

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 5:30 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 - pancake breakfast on 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 8-10 a.m.
Sunday - bridge, 1 p.m.

Stevi Senior Center activities

Monday-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. Seniors $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.

Al-Anon

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

Gamblers Anonymous

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

Ask yourself these questions:

1) Have you ever felt remorse after gambling?
2) Do you often gamble until your last dollar is gone?
3) After you have won did you have a strong urge to return and win more?

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

VFW meetings

VFW Post 1430 meets the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Hamilton. The Women's Auxiliary meets the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. at 649 Grantsdale Road. For more information call 363-3889.

Overeaters Anonymous

Overeaters Anonymous is a Twelve Step program that deals with compulsive eating behaviors. It offers a solution within reach of all those who want to find relief from the obsession with food. It meets weekly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. at St Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 203 Main Street, Stevensville, and on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St., Hamilton. For information, call 777-7160.

Golden 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.

Florence American Legion

The Florence American Legion Post 134 meets the second Sunday of the month at Glen's Cafe in Florence. Meetings begin at 1 p.m. For further information contact Post Commander Claude Nichols at 273-3051.

Stevensville American Legion

The Stevensville American Legion Post 94 meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Post Home on Middle Burnt Fork Road. For more information contact Jerry Esmay, 777-5517.

Corvallis American Legion

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

Lilies of the Valley singing group

The Lilies of the Valley Ladies Ensemble welcomes you to share your time, talent, wit and humor in the joy of singing together, short programs to share with others. No auditions to participate, only your love of the language of music and the desire to sing it in melody and harmony. Come and relax Thursday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m., at 211 N. 6th St., Hamilton. For more information call Thelma, 363- 1598, or Lola, 363-4633.

WIC clinics

A WIC clinic is offered the first through the fourth Wednesdays of each month at the United Methodist Church in Stevensville, the second Monday of each month at the Church of the Nazarene in Victor, and the third Monday of each month at the Darby Clubhouse.

Sapphire Quilt Club

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

Grief Support Groups

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

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

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

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

Library Storytimes

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

Preschool story time

Preschool story time is held every Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Children’s Corner of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. For more information call the library at 363-1670.

Toddler story time

Toddler Story time is held every Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room at the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton.

Spanish conversation 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 and third Thursdays of each month at noon at BJ’s Restaurant and the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Forest Service building. Soroptimist is a worldwide organization for women in management and professions working through service projects to advance human rights and the status of women. All interested business women are encouraged to attend.

Rotary Club

The Hamilton Rotary Club meets Mondays, 12 noon, at “Papa Bear’s Den” on the east side of The Three Bears Creamery Cottage, 1659 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. For information about Rotary, call 363-2960.

PFLAG Chapter

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

‘Science of Mind’ fellowship

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

Women’s writing group

The Women's Collaborative Writing Group, focusing on women's issues, meets at SAFE in the Bitterroot, 150 Morning Star Way, Hamilton, on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. For more information call Theresa Rivera, advocate, at 363-2793, ext 12.   

Legion 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. Bring the entire family. All prizes are cash and proceeds go to support American Legion youth activities.

Cancer Support Group

A Cancer Support Group is held each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library Community Room. The group is for cancer patients, cancer survivors and family and/or caregivers. For more information contact Diane Howard at 777-2385 or 363-8543.

Hamilton Garden Club

The Hamilton Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at a member’s home. For more information call 961-1678 or Linda at 961-0209.

Veteran-to-Veteran (V2V) meetings

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

Vietnam Veterans of America

The Bitterroot Chapter #938 of the Vietnam Veterans of America meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Human Resources Building, 316 North 3rd Street, Hamilton. Enter through the north door. Vietnam era veterans often need assistance with problems and issues and many have similar stories. The Bitterroot Chapter VVA is your organization to provide the opportunity to obtain and share information, to organize grass root activities, lend a helping hand, and offer assistance to all veterans in dealing with the Veterans Administration. Also, through the National VVA organization, the local chapter supplies input to state and federal government legislators on issues important to veterans. For more information contact Bill Decker at 369-0544.

Library Tot Time

A weekly Tot Time program for parents and children not yet in school is held every Tuesday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Darby Community Public. Enjoy reading, art, music and snack. The program is free. For more information call the library at 821-4771.

Darby food collection

The Darby Bread Box, a local food bank in Darby, will be opening January 4, 2010. During November and December, organizers are collecting canned fruits and vegetables and peanut butter. Drop off donations at People’s Market or Bitterroot Community Credit Union. Any kind of donation would be appreciated.

Kiwanis seeking donations

The Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis Club is once again filling food baskets for families in need in the Bitterroot Valley. For over 30 Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis has provided between 280-320 baskets to families for the holiday season. These baskets include food and essentials items for families. The club is seeking donations of food items or money to help this year’s program. If you are interested, send a donation to Bitterroot Valley Kiwanis, 610 N 1st St, Suite 5, PMB 5, Hamilton MT 59840. You can also call Tyler Claxton at 370-6208.

Hamilton Elks dinner

The Hamilton Elks host a dinner open to the public every Wednesday night at the Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State Street. The menu is different each week and the cost is $8.00. Serving begins at 6 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Elks scholarship fund.

Suppertime at SVCFC 

Suppertime@SVCFC is a free community dinner for families and those needing a good, nutritious meal. Meals are served on Tuesday and Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at South Valley Child and Family Center, 515 Madison in Hamilton. All meals are prepared in a professional kitchen by volunteers. The program is funded by contributions, donations and grants. Any help is appreciated. If you or your group would like to volunteer or donate, call SVCFC at 363-3450.

Stevensville Awana

Awana kids’ club is a program for children ages 3 years-6th grade at First Baptist Church, 402 Church, Stevensville. It meets on Tuesdays after school from 4 to 5:30 p.m. during the school year. There are games, Bible stories, snacks and age appropriate curriculum. Awana is an international kid's club open to any child. For more information call Lynn Baker at 531-2684.

Lone Rock Awana

Lone Rock Bible Church, 1142 Three Mile Creek Rd., Stevensville, invites all children from preschool (age 4) through sixth grade to come to Awana Club, every Wednesday through March 24, from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. at the church. Awana is one of the largest nondenominational children's and youth ministries in the world, focused on spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through the local church. Each week the boys and girls will learn Bible verses, have a Bible story time, and play organized games. For more information call the church office at 777-2592.

MAC High School Youth Group

Six MAC (Montana Association of Churches) churches including Faith Lutheran, First Presbyterian, Corvallis United Methodist, United Methodist-American Baptist Federated, First Christian and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church are sponsoring a community youth program for all high school students. The MAC youth group meets on Monday nights from 6 to 8:15 p.m. at the Carriage House located at 310 N. 4th Street, Hamilton. Dinner will be provided by the churches at 6:30 p.m. Music will start at 7 p.m. followed by a short message given by the ministers of the above churches, an activity, fellowship and more music will follow. All community high school students are welcome. Call 363-7656 for more information.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Group

For over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where young moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there. Through training and development customized to women in this stage of life, and through do-able service opportunities, MOPS grows moms to make a better world.

Although mothering preschoolers is at times a lonely challenge, MOPS is providing a welcome break for moms; a chance for moms to make new friends, enjoy a relevant speaker, discussion time and snacks, and most importantly, an opportunity for moms to know they are not alone in the struggles and joys of raising young children.

The new Bitterroot MOPS group meets at Lone Rock Bible Church, around the corner from Lone Rock School, just off Eastside Hwy, down Three Mile Creek Road, between Stevensville and Florence. The group meets every other Tuesday, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Age-appropriate childcare including snacks, stories and activities, is available for children up through age five.

For more information about Bitterroot MOPS, contact Jeannie Tischler at 777-0506.

IDEA MT meeting

Idea Development Entrepreneurial Association, Montana (IDEA MT), a network referral group dedicated to the advancement of small business in the Bitterroot, meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7 a.m. in Stevensville. The group is open to all local entrepreneurs or want-to-be entrepreneurs who are interested in developing or growing a small business. For more information contact Sue at 240-7862 or Jane at 531-9556.

Waldorf Playgroup

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

Veterans affairs clinics

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

Tot Time Tuesdays

Tot Time Tuesdays are held every Tuesday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Local Living Family Center, 5501 N. Hwy. 93 in Florence (behind Town Pump).

Pre-school children and their caregivers are welcome. Meet other parents in your community and have fun with your kids. Toys and activities are provided. Tot Time is hosted by Laura Pickett, Early Childhood Development Educator. Drop-ins are welcome. Call for info, 273-0142.

Hamilton 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.

Darby Library Story Time

Story times are held at the Darby Library every Wednesday at 10 a.m. for children ages 3 and younger and 11 a.m. for children 3 to 6. Children can enjoy hearing books read aloud, dancing, singing and making a fun craft. For more information contact Trista Smith, Librarian, 821-4771.

After School Games

After School Games are held Tuesdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Local Living Family Center, 5501 N. Hwy. 93, Florence. Come in out of the cold and socialize. Parents’ permission required, parent volunteers appreciated! Call for info, 273-0142.

Shamanic Journey Circle

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

Bitterroot College student orientations

Have you been thinking about going to college? Attend a Bitterroot College Program New Student Orientation every first and third Thursday of the month through August 2010 and get your questions answered! Learn how to apply to college, what college will cost, how Financial Aid works, what placement tests are needed, and how to choose a major. Orientations are held at the Bitterroot College Program's new location at the Ravalli Entrepreneurship Center, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. For more information, call 375-0100 or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto:victoria.clark@umontana.edu" victoria.clark@umontana.edu or go to HYPERLINK "http://www.umt.edu/bcp/orientation.asp" http://www.umt.edu/bcp/orientation.asp.

Library Diorama Contest 

The North Valley Public Library is hosting a Diorama Contest based on the books donated by We the People Bookshelf Grant titled: “Picturing America.”  The contest is open to all 8 to 12 year old children in the Bitterroot Valley. Grand prize is a $20 Main Street Association Gift Certificate, good at all Stevensville stores. First, second, and third place ribbons will also be awarded. Dioramas must be submitted by no later than April 13th, and will be on display in the children’s area of the Library for two weeks. For a complete set of rules, contact the North Valley Public Library at 777-5061 or stop in at 208 Main Street, Stevensville.

Wednesday, April 7

Drivers ed class

Signups are underway for the next driver education course in Stevensville. Dates of the class are approximately April 21 through June 10. The class is open to any student who is at least 14-1/2 years of age by May 5, 2010 or older from Stevensville High School or a home school. Cost is $250. The first information meeting of students of Stevensville High School will be Monday, April 12 at 12:10 in high school room 3. Bring a lunch. Out of district and home school students may register by phone. Info will then be mailed. Call John Munk, 777-5539, to sign up.

Preschool story time

Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, April 7 to find out about “Dinosaurs” and enjoy books read by Paula Prescott. This story time begins at 10:30 a.m. and is designed for children 3-5 years of age. For more information, call Sally at 363-1670.

Stevensville Garden Club

The Stevensville Garden Club meets at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck St, at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Visitors are always welcome. The April 7th meeting will feature “Decorating Around the House” by Judy Vannatta. For more information on the club, call Carolynne McCormick, 777-5319 or JoAnne Gibbons, 961-5642.

Telephone Pioneer luncheon

The spring luncheon for the Telephone Pioneers retirees and employees will be held on Wednesday, April 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant in Hamilton. All members and their spouses are invited. It will be a no-host lunch. RSVP by April 5 to Mary Ann at 363-1818, Ellen at 363-3889 or Alberta at 821-1956. A meeting will follow the lunch.

UM COT Advising Night

The University of Montana College of Technology will hold an Early Schedule Advising Night On Wednesday, April 7 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the COT Administration Building, located at 909 South Ave. W. in Missoula. The event is open to new students admitted for summer or fall semester 2010. All new COT students must attend an advising session before registering for classes. During the session, students meet with an adviser, create a class schedule and register for summer or fall semester classes using CyberBear, the UM site for conducting business on the Web. Advising will be available for most COT programs during the event. For more information or to RSVP, call the COT Admissions Office at 243-7882.

Forest Jobs and Recreation Act Study Club

The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act Study Club will meet Wednesday, April 7 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday, April 12 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the small meeting room of the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main. The Last Best Place Wildlands Campaign is hosting the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act Study Club. The purpose of the club is to read the actual language of the Forest Jobs and Recreation Act (S.1470) in order to gain a better understanding of the legislation. The Study Club is free and open to all members of the public. Bring your own copy of the bill, available to download at:

http://tester.senate.gov/Legislation/upload/forest_jobs_and_recreation_act.pdf.

Thursday, April 8

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet Thursday, April 8 at 12 noon in the superintendent’s office.

Women Newcomers Club

The Bitterroot Women Newcomers Club monthly meeting is Thursday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m. at Ravalli County Museum, 3rd & Bedford, in Hamilton, for women who want to make new friends whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident. For more information contact Doreen Burgess, 363-5422.

Library Fellowship Club

The Bitterroot Public Library's Fellowship Club will meet on Thursday, April 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss "The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (Or Anything Else) From the Inside Out" by Joe Vitale. This club is free and open to anyone seeking to promote individual and collective well being. Call 363-1670 for more information.

“The Attractor Factor,” a more detailed version of Dr. Joe Vitale's e-book called “Spiritual Marketing,” has been hailed as a blueprint for creating any type of success and abundance in one's life, whether one is searching for financial wealth, or wealth of the spirit. It is based on the fundamental premise that marketing, money and a connection with spirit do not have to be mutually exclusive.

The BPL Fellowship Club meetings take place in the West Meeting Room of the Bitterroot Public Library every second Thursday of the month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Everyone is welcome. New members are encouraged.

Scottish Irish Festival meeting

Volunteers are needed to help with information booths, athletic and dance competitions; set-up, teardown and parking for the Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival in August. The next organizational meeting will be on Thursday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hidden Legend Winery at corner of Sheafman Creek Road and Hwy 93, 5.5 miles south of Victor. Anyone interested in keeping the Scottish Irish heritage of the Bitterroot Valley alive is invited to help. Contact Ken Schultz, 363-6323, or Eric Campbell, 381-3630, for more information.

Candidate forum

The Bitterroot Valley Chamber will sponsor a political forum on Thursday, April 8 at the Stevensville School multi-purpose room. Doors will open at 6 p.m. when candidates will be available to meet with voters. The forum will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. All candidates for county office have been invited. Refreshments will be served.

Cross Country Ski Club

The Bitterroot Cross/Country Ski Club features a program on the latest science research from Antarctica, Exploring the Subglacial Gamburtsev Mountains, presented by Scott Battaion, who recently returned from down-under. He will be joined by his wife, Jennifer, who will give her perspective on life at McMurdo Station. The meeting is April 8 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on West main St. in Hamilton.

Friday, April 9

Supreme Court hearing 

The Montana Supreme Court will hear a case involving landlord-tenant issues Friday, April 9, on the University of Montana campus in Missoula. The hearing begins at 9:30 a.m. in the University Theatre and is sponsored by the UM Law School. Admission is free, and the hearing is open to the public. The case, Matthew Summers and Heidi Ames v. Crestview Apartments, LH Residential, LLC and Scott Hacker, will be introduced by UM law Assistant Professor Kristen Juras. Summers and Ames agreed to rent an apartment from Crestview Apartments in Missoula for a period of 12 months. In the fourth month, they moved out of the apartment for personal reasons. The landlord kept their $2,170 security deposit, applied it toward future unpaid rent and sought to collect additional amounts from the tenants, including attorney fees and a collection agency’s fee. The Montana Supreme Court will review the rights and duties of tenants and landlords under Montana law and the types of provisions that are allowed to be contained in a residential lease.

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. Toddler story time for babies through age 2 will meet Friday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the downstairs meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library in Hamilton. Toddler story time lasts approximately 45 minutes. For more information call Sally at 363-1670.

South Valley Pachyderm Club

Republican Candidates for Ravalli County Sheriff, incumbent Chris Hoffman and challenger Joede Vanek, will be the guest speakers for the next meeting of the South Valley Pachyderm Club on Friday, April 9 at 12 noon. The candidates will be discussing their campaign positions and what they hope to accomplish if elected in November. There will be ample opportunity for questions and further discussion. The Club meets at Mitchell's Conference Room (Formerly ‘Papa Bear’s Den’ on the east side of Mitchell's Deli, 1659 N. 1st Street, Hamilton. The South Valley Pachyderm Club, which meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month, is an officially recognized allied organization of the Republican Party. Members of the public are welcome.

‘Imagine Montana’ Community Conversation

Can you imagine an inclusive, sustainable economy? A Montana where our most vulnerable neighbors have opportunities to prosper and all children realize their full potential? If so, we need you to Imagine Montana on Friday, April 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission Street.

Together with Montana Budget & Policy Center, WEEL, Women’s Opportunity Resource Development (WORD) and the Local Living Family Center, Hopa Mountain invites you for dinner and a community conversation on April 9 to share your hopes for Montana and your ideas on how we get there. Everyone is welcome, especially families struggling to make ends meet, community advocates, and local legislators, to discuss how we can work together to build plans and policies that create a better future for all Montanans. This event is free of charge and open to everyone.

Women's Opportunity & Resource Development, Inc. creates opportunities, programs and policies that inspire and support women’s development, leadership and choice, for the benefit of our entire community. Since 2002 WORD has partnered with Ravalli County schools and organizations in the development of Family Resource Centers including the Local Living Family Center serving the north Bitterroot Valley. WORD is proud to be nationally recognized for evolving work that is designed to stay on the leading edge of issues related to women, children and families in Missoula and the surrounding region.

Hopa Mountain is a nonprofit organization based in Bozeman whose mission is to invest in citizen leaders, adults and youth, who are working to improve education, ecological health, and economic development. For more information about Imagine Montana and the community conversation on April 9 at the Stevensville Senior Center, call (406) 586-2455.  

Golden Age Easter dinner

A busy schedule has placed the Golden Age Club Easter dinner on Friday, April 9. Ham, scalloped potatoes and rolls will be furnished by the club; members should bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with dancing to the music of the New Bitterroot Five to follow. There is a change of $5 at the door. The hall is located at 727 S. Fifth, Hamilton. Set-up time is Thursday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Hosts for this dinner are members whose last name begins with letters I through P. However, all help is welcome.

The April business meeting is April 7 after the potluck dinner at 12:30 p.m.

Art exhibit

An art exhibit entitled "Four Friends Paint Europe" featuring works by Mari Bolen, Michele Kapor, Bob Neaves and Elene Weege is opening on Friday, April 9 at Art Focus Fine Art and Framing Gallery, 215 W. Main, Hamilton. A reception will begin at 6 p.m. Paintings and drawings done while the artists were traveling in France and Italy will be featured. The works will be on display through the first Friday in May.

Saturday, April 10

Florence Clean-Up Day

There will be a highway/community clean-up day in Florence on Saturday, April 10, sponsored by the Florence Civic Club. Anyone interested is invited to attend, and the event qualifies for community service hours for students at Florence High School. Participants will be treated to ice cream or soda at Caffé Firenze after the clean-up. Volunteers should bring gloves and hand tools and meet at the Town Pump parking lot at 9 a.m. to pick up bags and get their site assignments. Before you do your own spring cleaning, come help remove the debris from our trails and roadsides! It doesn't disappear on its own. Call 396-7300 with questions.

Flea market

A flea market will be held Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. Rent a table for $5 by calling Katie at 363-2316 or 363-5181. Lunch will be available.

Wilderness Back Country Horsemen

The Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen will hold a Dutch oven feast, trail talk, and a good ride on Saturday, April 10 at Lake Como Horse Camp. Cooking starts about 11 a.m; eating about noon; short meeting and ride after. Bring a Dutch oven or potluck dish to share; also a chair, beverage and your horse or mule. If the weather is nasty, the group will meet at the Hundleys’. Call 821-0921 for directions or more information.

Artist workshops

The Ravalli County Museum is hosting three artist workshops in April. Saturday, April 10 will be the “Master Strokes” drawing class with Pamela Caughey. Saturday, April 17 is the “Ceramic Press Molds” ceramics class with Randi O’Brien and Saturday, April 24, there will be an “Alternative Art Surfaces” class with Cathryn Sugg. All classes are free and will begin at 10 a.m. Call the Ravalli County Museum at 363-3338 or check the web site at www.BRVHS.org to sign up and get the supply list for the workshops.

Open Casting Call

Casting Director Rene Haynes (Twilight Saga: New Moon) and Directors Andrew and Alex Smith (The Slaughter Rule) will be conducting an Open Casting Call for the film “Winter in the Blood” April 10 and 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Great Falls Civic Center, 2 Park Drive South, Great Falls. The directors are seeking Native American boys (ages 10-17) for principal lead speaking roles. No acting experience is necessary. Also needed are Native American men and women (mid 20's through mid 50's) for both speaking and non-speaking roles. If you have attended another “Winter in the Blood” Casting Call, you need not audition again. For more information and audition materials visit http://www.winterinthebloodfilm.com.

Community Chorus fundraiser

On Saturday, April 10, the Missoula Community Chorus will present its 4th annual “Vintage on Broadway” fundraiser, celebrating the Golden Age of Broadway musicals with local wines and beers paired with a 1940s appetizer menu. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the MCT Center for Performing Arts, corner of Adams and E. Broadway in Missoula, and features both a live and silent auction to benefit Missoula’s Community Chorus. Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door, and are available at Worden’s Market, Rockin Rudy’s, from any Chorus member, on the chorus website, http://www.missoulachorus.org, or by calling 244-5800.

HUB Crab Feed

The Hamilton United Businesses will hold a crab feed on Saturday, April 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Bedford Building, 223 S. 2nd St. Tickets are $25 per person. Proceeds will go towards promotion of downtown events. For tickets or more information contact Cassie Romano at 363-2334 or Patti Martin at 363-3605.

Corvallis Casino Night

The Corvallis Community Events Center will be holding its annual Casino Night Fundraiser on Saturday, April 10 at the Bitterroot River Inn in Hamilton from 7 to midnight. This year’s theme for the event is “Caribbean Beach Party” and attendees are encouraged to dress up in festive attire. The fundraiser is held each year to help service the remaining debt on the Corvallis Sports Complex. There will be food, gaming, refreshments and live music. Ticket price of $25 includes gaming money to use during the evening’s festivities. Tickets are available at Allegra Printing, Auroras Salon, and First Security Bank. For more information go to www.gocorvallis.com.

Performing Art Series

Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile will perform Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m. at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center on Fairgrounds Road. “This top shelf acoustic quintet is a virtuosic revelation… wide-ranging and restlessly imaginative . . .” -The New Yorker Formed in 2006, Punch are already playing to sold-out crowds worldwide. Comprised of five young and fiercely talented musicians – including composer and mandolinist Chris Thile of the wildly popular band Nickel Creek – the band has captured the attention of music lovers across all genres. As the San Francisco Chronicle asks, “Why didn’t someone think about mixing bluegrass, jazz, and classical music sooner? Chris Thile is doing it with his new outfit, and the result is totally mind- blowing.” Grammy nominees for their first album release, members of this group have performed and recorded with a star-studded list of the country’s most prominent instrumentalists, and have graced the stages of legendary clubs and prestigious concert halls across the globe. Tickets are $20-$25. Purchase at the box office at 127 W. Main in Hamilton, 363-7946 or online at HYPERLINK "http://www.BARTC.org" www.BARTC.org.

Sunday, April 11

Youth trap shooting signups

There will be Youth Trap Shooting sign-ups Sunday, April 11 at 9:00 a.m. at the Hamilton Airport. Kids must be 12 years old and have taken hunter safety. For more information contact Ray McBride at 360-9753 or Brent Huseby at 363-4226.

Lone Rock Park Board

The Lone Rock division of the Ravalli County Park Board will meet Sunday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Three Mile Fire House. The public is welcome . Spring projects will be discussed.

Five Valley Accordion Assn.

The Five Valley Accordion Association will hold its next jam session and dance on Sunday, April 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Hamilton Eagles Lodge. Admission is $3.00 for members, $4.00 for non-members, and free for performing musicians. Live music will be provided by accordions, guitars, banjos, bass, and drums.

Monday, April 12

National Library Week activities

The Bitterroot Public Library is celebrating National Library Week April 12-17. All fines will be forgiven this week. Bring in non-perishable food or personal items for Haven House. An open house will be held on Wednesday, April 14. Bring in your books for mending from 1 to 3 p.m. Attend a half hour workshop on online resources at 10 a.m., 12 noon or 6 p.m. Receive tours of the library at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. After school pizza party takes place on Thursday, April 15 at 4 p.m. on the main floor. The Friends of the Library will have free books available in the Gazebo all week.

First-time homebuyers classes 

The Bitter Root Resource Conservation & Development Area, Inc. (RC&D) is holding a nationally certified homebuyer education class April 12-14 from 6 to 9 p.m. (each night) at the Human Resource Council Building, 316 N. Third St., Hamilton. Call the Bitter Root RC&D office at 363-1444, extension 5 to reserve a space. Note that at least 6 registered attendees are needed to hold class. Attendance on all three nights 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). 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 3 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 in partnership with NeighborWorks of Montana, the Montana Board of Housing, and the Human Resources Council. Completion of this class is required in order to qualify for some of the special homebuyer assistance programs.

FFA Alumni and Supporters meeting

A meeting for Bitterroot FFA alumni and supporters will be held Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Stevensville High School Ag Shop. Come support your local FFA chapter. Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be a former FFA member to be involved. For more information call 777-3000.

Hamilton Garden Club

The Hamilton Garden Club will meet Monday, Apri1 2 at 7 p.m. at the home of Karla Wiencek, 410 Wagon Wheel Way, Corvallis. Bethanne Williams is the co-hostess. For more information call Karla at 961-0107 or Linda at 961-3819. A district meeting will be held on April 14 at the Community Baptist Church in Stevensville.

Tuesday, April 13

National Library Workers Day

The North Valley Public Library in Stevensville will celebrate National Library Workers Day on Tuesday, April 13 with a pizza party for staff at noon. The public is welcome to join in the festivities and to show support for the outstanding local library staff.

Thousands of communities will celebrate National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time when library staff, patrons, administrators and Friends groups will recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. You are invited to name a “Star” library employee for the NLWD website at http://www.ala-apa.org/about/nlwd.html, where everyone can see what makes this person an exceptional library employee. Anyone working in or for a library can be nominated, and self-nominations are welcome.

The day’s theme "Libraries Work Because We Do!" focuses on how library services depend on the important work done by every library employee. Library employees help Americans deal with tough economic times. Patrons are visiting libraries in record numbers, seeking guidance from library employees in using computers and the Internet, accessing financial literacy resources, and searching for jobs.

The North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street in Stevensville and can be reached at 777-5061 or visit www.northvalleylibrary.org.

Stars and astrology series

The Ravalli County Museum will present “Man and the Stars; A Survey of Archetypal Mythology in Stellar Symbology” with Suxen Naix. There will be four sessions: April 13, 20, 27 and May 4, all from 6 to 8:30 p.m. (Session 4 is for active participants wishing to have their natal charts interpreted by Suxen Naix). 

This series of four presentations seeks to provide a general overview of the way humans have connected to the stars through the ages, first for survival and direction, then as a source of self-discovery and inspiration. The main focus of attention will be on the Western, present-day psychological approach to interpreting the ancient symbols/archetypes present in the horoscope.

Active participants will provide the necessary information to have his/her horoscope cast, and optionally reviewed during classes (unless specified otherwise.) They will also receive a 15 minute private consultation. Total fees for active participants, including all sessions, is $80. Individuals interested in partial attendance, or not desiring to have their charts cast, will be considered auditors and charged $20 per session.

Seating is limited, so sign up early. To register, call the museum at 363-3338, drop in at 205 Bedford, Hamilton or email Sarah Monson at sarahmrcm@qwestoffice.net

Stevi school board

The regular meeting of the Stevensville School Board of Trustees will be Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville High School Learning Center.

Off Road User Assn.

Ravalli County Off Road User Association will meet Tuesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Groomer Shed, 663 Grantsdale Road. The guest speaker will be Lee Scharff. For more information contact Mike, 544-5027.

Wednesday, April 14

Water Forum presentation

On Wednesday, April 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State Street, Hamilton, the Bitter Root Water Forum is hosting two speakers for a public presentation on “Snowpack and Upcoming Weather Conditions in the Bitterroot.” Paul Rosenberg, Soil Conservation Technician with the Hamilton Natural Resources and Conservation Service, will talk about the Bitterroot Mountains snowpack. He will explain why, where, when, and how the NRCS surveys the snowpack and why these data are important. Find out where the snowpack levels are currently and what that means in relation to previous years.

Ray Nickless, Hydrologist with the National Weather Service in Missoula, will talk about why snowpack in the Bitterroot Mountains of western Montana is half of what it normally is this time of year. “Blame it on El Nino,” which refers to the large-scale ocean-atmospheric climate occurrence linked to a periodic warming in sea-surface temperatures. Learn how El Nino forms, is measured and the effects it has on weather patterns that influence the western U.S. Winter snowpack over the last 20 years in the Bitterroot Mountains will be examined and compared to El Nino years. Spring and summer precipitation that has fallen in the Bitterroot Mountains and valleys during El Nino years will also be considered. Summer streamflow on the Bitterroot River following El Nino winters will be examined and river volume forecasts for the upcoming spring/summer will be presented. Lack of snowpack has led to moderate to severe drought status across much of western Montana including the Bitterroots. Finally, short and long range weather forecasts for the upcoming weeks, months and summer will be presented.

A question and answer discussion will follow the presentation. The presentation is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served.

For more information visit www.brwaterforum.org or contact the Water Forum at 375-2272 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:brwaterforum@bitterroot.net" brwaterforum@bitterroot.net.

RML Community Liaison Group

The Rocky Mountain Laboratories Community Liaison Group (RML CLG) is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, April 14. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in Conference Rooms B-C at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton. Agenda items include presentations on prion disease research at RML and on the Fellows Organization that helps train new researchers. Progress reports also will be given on building renovation, site improvement, and land purchases. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting.

Thursday, April 15

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet Thursday, April 15 at 12 noon in the superintendent’s office.

Hospice volunteer training

Looking for a meaningful and valuable volunteer experience? Consider becoming a Marcus Daly Hospice Volunteer. The comprehensive volunteer training program is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, April 15 and 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, April 17 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn ways you can provide patient support, assist families, engage in the community and lend a helping hand. The class is free and offers a very informative curriculum on end-of-life care and support. Whether you are interested in assisting Hospice in the administrative operations or supporting Hospice patients and families, this training offers you the tools in developing those skills, as well as provides an exceptional life education opportunity. For more information or to enroll in Hospice Volunteer Training, call Margaret Beattie, Marcus Daly Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, at 375-4713. For information about Marcus Daly Hospice Services. call 363-6503.

Trout Unlimited

Bitterroot Trout Unlimited will meet Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Elks Lodge, 203 State in Hamilton. Speakers will be Glenn Bracket and Jerry Kustich, owners of Sweetgrass Rods in Twin Bridges. A few years ago, Glenn Brackett founded Sweetgrass Rods in Twin Bridges. Joined by TU activist Jerry Kustich and other master rod designers and builders, Sweetgrass is now the pre-eminent maker of bamboo rods in the US. The rods are highly sought and waiting times stretch several years. Calling on more than 80 years of rod building experience in a direct lineage from Lew Stoner, Tom Merrick, Tom Morgan and Gary Howells, the Boo Boys pursue the art and craft of rodmaking – bamboo, glass and graphite – with an unmatched attention to detail and esthetics. Don’t miss this chance to meet and hear the Boo Boys. For more information call 363-6158 or email gchester55@aol.com.

Friday, April 16

AARP driver safety program

AARP is presenting its driver safety program on Friday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marcus Daly Hospital. The fee is $14.00 or $12.00 for AARP card members and pre-registration is requested. Contact Jones Korman Insurance Agency at 363-6583 for registration information. There is no written test. Montana mandates an insurance discount for qualified graduates.

Stevi Firefighters benefit show

The annual dinner theatre to benefit the Stevensville Firefighters will be held Friday, April 16 at 6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Family Center. Beth Schreiber and Cara Ayres of Take Two Productions will be performing a new musical play, "Suds n' Suds". This is their debut performance; they will be performing in Reno, NV the following weekend. The annual raffle will be held in conjunction with this production. Ticket cost is $35.00 per person or purchase a table of 8 for the price of $250. The menu will be premium local steaks, fresh salad, baked potato, vegetable, and dessert. Seating is limited to 200. Tickets are available at Stevensville Feed and Farm and Valley Drug. For more information, contact Crissy at 360-6789.

Hamilton Players production

Tickets are now on sale for the comedy, "I Hate Hamlet," performed by the Hamilton Players. Performance dates are April 16-18 and 23-25. For tickets call the box office at 375-9050 or go online to www.hamiltonplayers.com. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 17

Pancake breakfast

There will be a pancake breakfast for the public on Saturday, April 17 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. The menu will be pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, juice, fruit and coffee. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for ages 12 and under. For more information call 363-5181.

Earth Day commemoration

“Awakening the Dreamer” Symposium from the Pachamama Alliance, HYPERLINK "http://www.pachamama.org" www.pachamama.org, will be held Saturday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at River Street Dance Theater, Hamilton (corner of 2nd and River St.) Our society is at a crossroads in history, facing climate change, peak oil, health crises, and economic chaos. Out of crises comes opportunity to forge a new culture. What will we envision? This symposium is designed to accelerate the Great Turning to an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Planet Earth. It awakens us and reconnects us with our place in the web of life. Through dynamic group interactions, leading edge information, and inspiring multimedia presentations, participants of this event are inspired to reconnect with their deep concern for our world, and are empowered to make a difference where they live. The event is sponsored by Sustainable Living Systems (Jill: 642-3601) and the Center for Spiritual Living (Barb: 375-9996). Admission at the door is $10 with coffee and tea provided; lunch on your own.

Sunday, April 18

Baby Memorial Service

The St. Francis Health & Wellness Ministry will be holding a special memorial service for babies who died during pregnancy or the first year of life on Sunday, April 18 at 3 p.m. at St. Francis Church, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton. It is always appropriate, and never too late, to honor the life and death of a baby who has left handprints deep in your heart, never to be forgotten. This service is open to everyone. For more information call 363-1385.

Tuesday, April 20

Bitterroot College Program Conversation

Help plan for the future—come and talk with Bitterroot College Program representatives about your ideas for local college and continuing education classes on Tuesday, April 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Lone Rock Middle School Library (right before the school board meeting). Hosted by Dave Cluff, contact at 777-3314, ext. 201 or dcluff@lonerockschool.org. For additional BCP Community Conversations, visit the BCP online at http://www.umt.edu/bcp/conversations.aspx.

Wednesday, April 21

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training

Western Montana Addiction Services will host the SAPST Program on April 21-23 at South Valley Child and Family Center, 515 Madison in Hamilton. The goal of the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training is to assist professionals in the field to gain an understanding of prevention principles and the application of evidence-based prevention strategies and programs. This is a three-day training from 8:30 am – 3 pm. Call or email for a registration form. There is a maximum of 30 participants in the training, so registration will be handled on a first-come/first-served basis. This is a free training. The deadline for registration is April 19. Refreshments will be provided each day; lunch is on your own. 532-9149 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:ffavara@wmmhc.org" ffavara@wmmhc.org.

Homeowners Series

“Your Living Soils & Pastures” is the topic of a class for homeowners on Wednesday, April 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the downstairs commissioners’ meeting room at 215 S. 4th St in Hamilton. Pasture management and topics concerning soils will be presented by experts on the subjects. To register or with questions, call 375-6611.

Saturday, April 24

YMCA Riverbank Run

The 38th Annual Missoula Family YMCA Riverbank Run, sponsored by Treasure State Bank, will take place Saturday, April 24 in downtown Missoula. Participants may take part in the one-mile fun run, the 5K, 10K, trifecta, or school challenge. Registration is open now at the YMCA, 3000 S. Russell St. or go to ymcamissoula.org. For more information, call the Missoula Family YMCA at 721-YMCA (9622).

Homeowners Series

“Sustainable Landscapes” is the topic of a class for homeowners on Saturday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Nature's Enhancement, corner of Bell Crossing and Eastside Hwy. Topics include: low maintenance landscaping, careful and efficient use of water, and wise use of time, money, and resources. The seminar will be followed by a nursery tour of native and hardy plant varieties. With questions and to register call 777-3560.

"Bitterroot Flower" seminar

A seminar on the vanishing bitterroot flower will be held Saturday, April 24 at 1 p.m. in the Stevensville School multipurpose room. Chaired by John Stroud, the event will include Kerrie Seyfert speaking on the history of the bitterroot flower, Kelly Ann Morris, the valley’s "noxious weed lady"; and John Stroud, who has taken up the cause of the disappearing weed called the "bitterroot". The flower habitat is being destroyed rapidly by housing development and farming, and John has devoted his time to rescuing the roots of the flower whenever he knows of incipient soil disturbance. The rescue of this weed, which is nearly extinct except in certain soils here in the Valley, needs public exposure to succeed. This seminar will explain how to notify the rescuers, dig and transplant the bulbs, and what is necessary for the plant's survival. All persons who know anything about the flower, those who have the bulbs blooming on their property (the blooms are annual but fleeting), or who want to know how to save the bitterroot are invited to participate. Those who know about the flower are invited to contribute what they know at this seminar. For more information call John Stroud, 777-5054.

Thursday, April 29

Library book discussion

The Bitterroot Public Library "Brown Bag It" book cIub meets on Thursday, April 29 from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the west meeting room. “The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo” by Stieg Larsson will be discussed. New members are welcome. Bring your lunch!

Foreign film series

The last in the foreign film series takes place on Thursday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the west meeting room of the Bitterroot Public Library. Director Andres Staka brings us this month's featured film, “Fraulein.” It has won 8 awards and 4 nominations.

Saturday, May 19

Golf tournament

The Bitterroot Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Hamilton Lions Club will host a golf tournament on Saturday, May 29. The cost of entry is $65.00 per player or $300 for a team of five (5) players. Rumor has it that there will be an automobile as a hole in one prize at one of the par 3s. For more information contact Kyle at the Chamber office, 363-2400.