Wednesday, June 16, 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.

Recovery support group

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

Lutheran preschool registration

Grace Lutheran Learning Center is now registering for Fall 2010 Preschool. Enroll your child today and give them a great academic start. Morning and afternoon preschool is available for ages 2-5, Monday through Friday. Come meet the teachers and take a tour of the facility and get your child signed up. Space is limited. Call 363-1924 for more information.

Stevensville Playhouse Children’s Workshop

Signups are now underway for the Stevensville Playhouse Children’s Workshop to be held July 26 through Aug 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Workshop participants will give two performances: Friday, August 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 7 at 2 p.m. Fifteen students, ages 7-17, will be accepted for the workshop. Students learn skills in acting, set design, costuming, and all other aspects of a theatre performance. For more information call the Stevensville Playhouse at 777-2722 or Kori at 360-6905.

Youth soccer camp signups

Registration is underway for the Stevensville Youth Soccer Camp to be held July 12-16. Camp I, for ages 6-14, will be held from 9 a.m. to 1:30 and Camp II, for ages 4-5, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Cost for Camp I is $100 (family rates available) and cost for Camp II is $50. All campers will receive a shirt, soccer ball and water bottle. Learn and practice fundamentals of the game, unselfish play and team play. For more information contact Jenny Hennes, 369-3987, or jrahennes@yahoo.com

Stevensville UMC summer schedule

The Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, now holds breakfast and adult Sunday School beginning at 8:30 a.m. Praise singing is at 9:45 a.m., followed by worship at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Everyone is welcome.

Florence farmers market

The North Bitterroot Valley Farmers Markets is held every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. in the Il Villaggio Park adjacent to Caffé Firenze in Florence. All items offered are locally grown and produced in the Bitterroot Valley. Many of the products are natural and/or organic. For more information contact Eric or Suzanne Winegart at 777-0709.

PEP talk sessions

PEP (Personalized Employment Plan) talk sessions are held every Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bitterroot College Program, 274 Old Corvallis Road in Hamilton. PEP is a program designed by adult education and labor specialists to help you find job security and satisfaction, whether you are just starting out or wanting to start over. The PEP Talk < http://www.smartaboutcollege.org/get-to-college/pep-talk.jsp> introduces students to the Montana Career Information System (MCIS), a powerful online tool for self-assessment, career exploration, educational planning, and job search preparation. No appointment or registration is necessary; just drop by. For more information, call 375-0100 (BCP) or 363-2900 (Literacy Bitterroot).

Military kids’ camp

The Hamilton Rotary Club is inviting children ages 10–15 of Bitterroot Valley military personnel to spend July 29-31 camping at Lake Como. Many activities are planned including hiking, water skiing, and horseback riding. Sign up now, the deadline has been extended to June 18. For a sign-up form or for more information, email basscrk@bridgemail.com.

Wednesday, June 16

Preschool story time

Preschoolers are invited to meet in the children’s area of the Bitterroot Public Library on Wednesday, June 16 to hear “Mr. Brown Can Moo” and enjoy books read by Ollie Johnson. 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.

Elks dinner

Hamilton Elks are serving chicken fried steak to the public on Wednesday, June 16 from 6 to 6:30 at 203 State Street. There will also be mashed potatoes with gravy, bourbon carrots, dinner roll, dessert and coffee. Cost is $8.00 and some of the proceeds help support

the Elks scholarship fund.

Bitterroot Library June events

June 18

• Toddler Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., west meeting room of library

June 23

• Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Children’s Corner, “Animals of the Night” with storyteller Sally Blevins

June 24

“This Thursday” presentation on the west lawn at 1:30 p.m. Splash into Reading with puppets, books, and Dixie Stark!

June 25

• Toddler Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., west meeting room of library

June 30

• Preschool Story Time, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Children’s Corner, “Water Wonders” with storytellers Sally Blevins and Jennifer Crawford

• Water Wonders Program for Grades 2-5, 2-3:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 17

Library ‘Lunch and Learn’

Talented, inspirational local author Kim Gibbs will be the guest speaker at the Lunch and Learn Program presented on Thursday, June 17, at 12 noon in the Community Room of the North Valley Public Library, Main St., Stevensville. Bring your lunch, if you wish, and the Friends of the Library will provide dessert and beverages. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call Beverly, 777 2505.

School building groundbreaking

Groundbreaking for the new Stevensville School 4-8 building will be Thursday, June 12 at 12 noon on the grassy area in front of the junior high shop. The regular Stevensville School Board Facilty Committee meeting will follow the groundbreaking ceremony.

Water presentation

It’s been raining recently, but unless there is a sustained change in the weather with cool temperatures and continued moisture, this summer’s drought in the Bitterroot Valley will be one for the record books.

In order to update irrigators, anglers, and other water users, a number of agencies and groups are holding an informational meeting at the Hamilton Elks Club on Thursday, June 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. The title of the program is “Sharing Water in 2010: Parched Fields and Poached Trout.”

The meeting will feature short talks by Al Pernichele, Bitterroot Water Commissioner; Larry Schock, DNRC, Manager of Painted Rocks Reservoir, and Chris Clancy, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) Fisheries Biologist. Each speaker will provide important information about their particular area. Following the talks, there will be ample opportunity for discussion and questions. If you have an interest in how Bitterroot Valley water resources and fisheries will be managed this summer, you won’t want to miss this meeting.

The meeting is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. The Hamilton Elks Club is located at 203 State St in Hamilton.

For more information contact Laurie Riley (375-2272, brwaterforum@bitterroot.net) or Marshall Bloom (363-3485, drtrout@mtbloom.net)

Friday, June 18

Benefit rummage sale

The annual rummage sale to benefit the Stevensville Historical Museum and the Stevensville Playhouse will be held June 18-20 at the Museum, 517 Main. Friday and Saturday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations of rummage sale items can be dropped off at the Museum.

Call 777-1007, Dora at 777-3239 or 777-2722 to arrange for drop-offs.

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, June 18 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 Sally at 363-1670.

North Valley Pachyderm Club

North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 18, at noon at the Frontier Café, Hwy. 93 in Stevensville. There will be a celebration with all the Republican candidates that won the primary election. The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at the Frontier Cafe. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome. For more information go to the web site http://www.ravcogop.com.

Democratic Mule Team

The Ravalli County Democratic Mule Team Lunch will be held on Friday, June 18 at noon at the Papa Bear’s Den at 1659 N. Highway 93 behind the Victorian Casino in the Tammany Square in Hamilton. Members will be discussing the recent Montana State Democratic Platform Convention. All are welcome to attend. For reservations and questions, call Corrine at 544-8586.

Barnyard Games Calcutta

Western Heritage Days will be this weekend June 18 and 19. The Calcutta Auction for the teams for Barnyard Games will be Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the Full Moon Saloon. Local auctioneers Jim Pfau and Bill McNulty will be auctioning off the teams. There are three categories for the 2-person teams: two men, two women or a man/woman team. Participants must be 18 years or older to compete. Be sure to sign up and you could win cash prizes. The competition will be held Saturday, June 19. There are three contests at three venues: Leaky Pail Relay at 1:45 p.m. at the Missoula Federal Credit Union parking lot; Stickhorse Races at 2:30 p.m. at Longhorn Trading Company; and Bale Buckin’ Relay on East 2nd at 3:15 p.m. All teams compete in all three events for the best combined time. The person who purchases the winning team will win big, splitting the auction pot. Teams can sign up at the Full Moon Saloon or the Stevensville Main Street office. For more information call 777-3773.

Saturday, June 19

Pancake breakfast

A pancake breakfast for the public will be held Saturday, June 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. The menu is pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, juice, fruit and coffee. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for ages 12 and under.

Zero-point energy workshop 

Come to a free class and demonstration of futuristic Zero-point energy wellness tools on Saturday, June 19 at 10 a.m. at The Wholographic Human, 115 Main, Darby. You will have the opportunity to see for yourself the difference in strength, the air you breathe, the taste of food, even the ground you stand on. Zero-point energy helps relieve aches, pain, and discomfort, clears distortions in your bio energetic field and supports healing. Use it on your pets and plants to supplement energy, growth and wellness.

Western Heritage Days Parade

There is still time to sign up for the Western Heritage Days Parade which will be held Saturday, June 19 at 11 a.m. The entries can be picked up at the Main Street Association office or go to the website at http://www.mainstreetstevensville.com. Horse groups, cowboys and cowgirls, walking entries and floats have been signing up and there will be model A’s, animal entries of various kinds and there is room for you! You can register through Thursday at the Main Street office and at the registration desk on Saturday morning at the corner of Barbara and Main Street (south end of the old Cottonwood Market parking lot). For more information call 777-3773.

Harmonica workshop

A free harmonica workshop will be held Saturday, June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Music Box, 612 N. 1st St. in Hamilton. The harmonica is also known as the “mouth harp” and “blues harp.” Many people think of the harmonica as almost a toy, and don’t realize that it is, for many of its players, a serious instrument. This workshop presents the “serious” side of the harmonica.

The workshop will cover: various types of harmonicas that are available, and what each has to offer musically; examples of various styles of playing the harmonica; techniques such as tremolo, bending notes; using chords from your harmonica to accompany yourself as you play; accompaning your harmonica playing by simultaneously playing a second instrument such as a guitar, banjo, ukelele, etc. along with your harmonica playing; playing in major, minor, and blues scales on ordinary harmonicas; a very-short lesson on how to play a very-simple song on the harmonica; and a very-welcome “side effect” of harmonica playing: health benefits for persons with lung problems such as asthma, bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The workshop will be taught by M. Missouri Clem, aka Clem Small, who has enjoyed playing the harmonica for over 60 years. For questions concerning the workshop call Clem at 961-4949.

Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival

The Darby Library will hold a Summer Reading Kickoff Carnival on Saturday, June 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be lots of games and great prizes and a magic show at 2 p.m.! All ages are welcome. The Summer Reading Program for children, teens and adults starts on June 19th also. Stop by the library and get a reading log and earn great prizes for reading this summer. For more information call 821-4771.

Labyrinth solstice walk

A Summer Solstice Open Walk will be held from sunset until midnight (weather permitting) at Redsun Labyrinth, 1802 Pleasant View Drive, Victor. Redsun Labyrinth will be surrounded with luminaria to welcome walkers. Celebrate summer with a walk down the path with reflection and prayer. If you wish, bring a stone that will become a permanent part of the labyrinth. A $3.00 donation is suggested. For more information go to journey@redsunlabryrinth.com or call 642-6675.

Sunday, June 20

MSU Peaks & Potentials youth camp

Registration is now open for Montana State University’s Peaks and Potentials program, a week-long enrichment camp for middle school-aged students offered June 20-25 on the MSU campus. Peaks and Potentials is designed to give high-ability/high-potential students who will be entering grades 5-7 in the fall the opportunity to explore special topics of interest and work with experts in various subject areas. A recommendation from an appropriate school official is necessary for the student's acceptance. Sessions for this summer's camp include a variety of topics in the sciences, arts and humanities. Topics include metalworking, Yellowstone ecology, creative writing, and biology. Evening activities include swimming, volleyball, soccer and more. Instructors are MSU faculty, graduate students and experienced professionals from the area. University students and professionals act as director and counselors throughout the week. All classes emphasize personal instruction and small group interaction as well as a "hands-on" approach. Academic, recreational and social activities offer students a chance to interact with their peers and sample campus life. Students have the option of staying on campus or commuting to and from camp each day. Enrollment is limited, and the camp generally fills to capacity. Registrations are available through local schools and online at: http://eu.montana.edu/peaks/. The camp is sponsored by MSU Extended University. For more information, contact Susan Byorth at sbyorth@montana.edu or (406) 994-6683.

BEAR Yellowstone field trip

Attention area youth: BEAR (Bitterroot Ecological Awareness Resource) is guiding a trip to Yellowstone National Park, June 20-25. This trip is open to adventurous youth, ages 11-17. You’ll learn about the flora and fauna, the geysers, and the amazing wildlife. You’ll also be looping back through Grand Teton National Park to hike into the Grand Teton Range. Visit www.bearoutdooradventures.com to view the schedule and print out a registration packet, or call trip leader, Tina, at 375-9110.

Monday, June 21

Faith Lutheran VBS

“Gifts and Guides” will be the theme of Vacation Bible School at Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton the week of June 21-25. Four counselors from Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp will lead bible-centered activities that include singing, community service, games, crafts, team building exercises, and worship. Youngsters from the age of three up to entering 6th grade are welcome to attend. Preschoolers will meet from 9 to 11:30 a.m. School-age children will meet from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Registration forms and information are available at the church office, 171 Lewis Lane (363-2964). Registration will be held in the narthex beginning at 8:15 a.m. on June 21. There is no charge to attend VBS; however, donations are gladly accepted to help with expenses.

Brain Injury Support Group Walk-a-thon

The Missoula Brain Injury Support Grou is hold a Walk-a-thon on Monday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Sky High School track. What makes the Walk-a-thon so unique and special is that the group is celebrating the "victory of walking" for the many brain injury survivors who had to relearn how to walk, and others who are still very challenged with walking. A few members of the support group use wheelchairs, canes or walk with a limp. Join survivors, family members and caregivers in walking around the track. The money earned will purchase memberships to the State Brain Injury Association of Montana and also sponsor members to attend the 2011 State Brain Injury Conference. For more information contact Jim Mickelson, 544-6629.

Tuesday, June 22

Sons of Norway

Bitterrootdalen Lodge, Sons of Norway, will celebrate Midsummer Night's Eve on Tuesday, June 22 at 6 p.m. at Summerdale Park, on Quast Lane. Go one mile north of Corvallis on Eastside Highway, and two miles east on Quast Lane. There will be games and entertainment, and a report on the District Four Convention, which is in Missoula on June 17-19. Details of the 10th anniversary of the Lodge on July 31st, volunteer signup for Viking sales, and participation in the Scottish-Irish Festival will also be discussed. The Lodge will provide a main dish of "troll toes" (Vikings wrapped in lefse) and drinks. The Tired Iron Antique Tractor club members are invited as special guests. Members and visitors are invited to bring a side dish.

Victor Park Board

The Victor Park Board will meet Tuesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Farmers State Bank conference room. There is a position open on the park board and resumes can be sent to P.O. Box 945, Victor MT 59875.

Thursday, June 24

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet Thursday, June 24 at 12 noon in the superintendent’s office.

Cancer survivors dinner

A special dinner for all cancer survivors and their caregivers will be held on Thursday, June 24 starting at 6 p.m. at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (MDMH) in Conference Rooms B/C. Anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, whether they are currently undergoing treatment or have been done with treatment for many years, is a survivor. Join the survivor circle. RSVP as soon as possible by contacting Stephanie DePew at 728-1004 or Ellen Holton at 546-0018. The dinner is hosted by MDMH administration, the MDMH 4-Life Relay team and MDMH Dietary Staff. The no cost dinner is in conjunction with the annual Ravalli County Relay for Life, dedicated to those living with cancer. All participants will receive a cancer survivor t-shirt and photos for all survivors.

Stevi school board special meeting

The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Thursday, June 24 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville High School Library to approve release of Bids for Phase 2 of the Grades 4-8 Construction Project and to consider a formal complaint according to Stevensville School Board Policy #1700P.

Friday, June 25

Trail clinic

A Trail Clinic with Alice Trindle will be held June 25-27 at Vogt’s Arena, Hamilton. The clinic is limited to 8 riders, so sign up now. Call 360-9965; 541-856-3356, 541-519-7234, www.tnthorsemanship.com

Saturday, June 26

Pest control presentation

The Ravalli County Weed District will sponsor an information session on pest control on Saturday, June 26 at 10 a.m. at Bitterroot Nursery. This session will start at 10 a.m. and finish up around noon. Register at HYPERLINK "mailto:bitterrootnursery@gmail.com" bitterrootnursery@gmail.com.

‘Explore Your Ancestry’ seminar

What if your choices, behavior and illnesses were unconsciously generated by your ancestral memory? “Giving Birth to a New Consciousness: Exploring Your Personal History & Family Tree” with Dr. Alexandre Velik and Roseline Joube on June 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bitterroot. Call Amy at 546-6922 or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto:amykrft@yahoo.com" amykrft@yahoo.com for details.

Card party and salad luncheon

A card party and salad luncheon will be held Saturday, June 26 at the Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th. Lunch will be served at 12 noon with cards at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 per person. Pinochle and bridge players: bring your own foursome. There will be door prizes. For information call 363-5181.

FS Interpretive series

The Bitterroot National Forest invites you to join interpreters and naturalists for its 5-month evening interpretive series starting in June and going through October. Presentations will begin at 7 or 7:30 p.m. on the night of the full moon and last approximately 1-1/2 hours. This year prior to three of the evening programs there will also be a short walk. Featured topic for June: Saturday, June 26th – Surveyor Moon presentation at Charles Waters Campground, Bitterroot National Forest at 7:30 p.m.; guided hike at 6:30 p.m. Learn from professional surveyors about the history of surveying in the Bitterroot Valley; come and observe old and new survey methods and techniques. For additional information call 363-7100.

Monday, June 28

Dance workshop

River Street Dance Theater is presenting two weeks of summer workshops, June 28-July 1, and July 6-10. The first week will be a Ballet workshop for students 9 to 14 years of age in two levels and an Advanced Modern class for two evenings. During the second week, Angela Banchero-Kelleher from Utah Valley University will teach Modern Technique and a Choreography Project for advanced students. Angie was a professional dancer for 15 years and is now an assistant professor in dance at UVU. In addition there will be Intermediate Modern classes for ages 11-14, taught by Celie Erickson, recent graduate in dance from the University of Oregon. Call 363-1203 for more information and a brochure.

Tuesday, June 29

Darby Library Creation Stations

The Darby Library will hold Creation Stations on Tuesdays, June 29, July 13, and July 27 from 2 to 4 p.m. Come to the library and make a splash with these fun craft creations. Three different art activities will explore various materials; do just one or do them all! These activities are designed for children grades kindergarten and up, so if you have younger children, make sure someone comes along who can help them with the crafts. For more information call 821-4771.

Thursday, July 1

Stevi school facility committee

The Stevensville School Board Facility Committee will meet Thursday, July 1 at 12 noon in the superintendent’s office.