Anthropologist Sally Thompson to lead a Montana Conversation Workshop: From the Place of Wide Cottonwoods to St. Mary’s Mission to Fort Owen to Stevensville
2024-10-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Stevensville Library Community room, 208 Main St., Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Is your family connected to the settlement of Stevensville? Do you have stories that have been passed down through the years by your family about the early days of Stevensville? Would you like those stories saved for future generations to hear? If so, please join us for a community conversation October 26 at 10:00 AM at the Stevensville Library Community Room.
Anthropologist Sally Thompson will present an overview of what we know and what we don’t know and lead a conversation to identify questions that still need some exploration about the early days of Stevensville, the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the State of Montana.
Surprisingly, some of the early history is pretty sketchy. Sally has been sleuthing through historical documents and recently discovered some illustrated journals about the area dating back to the mid-19th century! She will bring maps and images to share and invites you to bring your own maps, stories, and photos to compare. Your stories might help fill in some gaps of history. For example:
Do you know anyone who worked on construction of the Stevensville Cut-across Road? Did someone in your family work on any of the ditches on lands between Fort Owen and Stevensville? Does anyone remember hearing of finding artifacts on those lands?
The Friends of Fort Owen and Montana Humanities invite the community to come together to share stories passed down through the generations. We know that many old-timers know important information that is not part of the historic record. If you are one of the knowledge keepers, or you just have an interest in local history, please join us on October 26 at 10:00m AM in the Stevensville Community Library.

AA Promises Group
2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Neely Center, 150 South A Street, Victor, 59875, United States
Alcoholics Anonymous is open to all who have a desire to stop drinking. Discussion group – Sunday 4 p.m. at the Neely Center, 150 South A Street, Victor. West side entrance.

RML Community Liaison Group
2024-10-28 19:00 | MT
The Rocky Mountain Laboratories Community Liaison Group (RML CLG) is scheduled to meet on Monday, Oct. 28. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. in the Seminar Room on the RML campus, 903 S. 4th St. The public is invited to attend and participate in the meeting. People who want to attend can email Susie Miller at RML (Susie.Miller2@nih.gov) by 4 p.m. on Oct. 21 and she will share information on how to attend (e.g. valid photo ID needed). There is no online option for attending.
The tentative agenda includes:
* RML Master Plan update
* RML voluntary noise guidelines and monitoring program
* August 23 windstorm, campus damage and remediation
* Building 8 tree collapse and damage
* RML campus tree assessments
* Building 34 vivarium final report
* Building 31A microscopy center construction project
The RML CLG includes representatives from local government, education, business, medical and emergency services, and community and civic groups. The RML CLG represents a long-term commitment to structured interactions with the community. The group began meeting in 2002.

Art Expressions
2024-10-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 | 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, Hamilton, 59840
Join Summit Independent Living for Art Expressions — our all-abilities art club — every Tuesday in Hamilton.
No experience or supplies needed. Just show up and enjoy an afternoon of self-care, self-expression, and community.
See you at 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B!
For more information please contact our Hamilton office at 406-363-5242, extension 3.

Wonders of Hot Water--Lecture series on hot springs and geothermal energy
2024-10-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-05 19:00 - 20:00 | Lolo Hot Springs, 38500 Highway 12 West, Lolo, 59847
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The Wonders of Hot Water

A Weekly Lecture Series
on the Origins, Legends, and Uses
of the World’s Hot Springs

Tuesday Evenings

July 23 through August 20

7:00pm to 8:00pm

Lolo Hot Springs Resort
www.lolohotsprings.com
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The amazing beauty and variety of uses of hot springs around the world will be the subject of a series of lectures at Lolo Hot Springs Resort in July and August.

Week 1
Tuesday, July 23
Montana’s Frontier Hot Springs 1880-1920
Montana’s hot springs and hot water resorts bubble with fascinating histories of Native American legends, isolated wilderness soaks, and glittering thermal water spas. Crude bathhouses built by early settlers in the 1800s gave way to ornate bathing resorts and social gathering centers. Montana’s most famous resorts – including Boulder Hot Springs, Hunter’s Hot Springs, Corwin Hot Springs, and Broadwater Hot Springs – flourished and then faded from Montana’s landscape.

Week 2
Tuesday, July 30
Life at High Temperatures in Yellowstone’s Hot Springs
Life on earth may have first appeared in hot springs—and now many plants and animals have adapted to live in hot springs in Yellowstone and beyond. There’s an amazing diversity of living inhabitants of hot springs, including cyanobacteria, fungi, protozoa, mosses, crustaceans, and insects.

Week 3
Tuesday, August 6
Medical Uses of Hot Springs in the Frontier West
Testimonials abound on the curative power of thermal water. This lecture will share many of these stories and examine current research on the use of thermal and mineral waters for treating diseases and improving mental health and well-being.

Week 4
Tuesday, August 13
Capturing the Earth’s Energy for Space Heating and Power Generation
Most of downtown Boise, Idaho, is heated with geothermal energy. And several of the buildings on the Bozeman campus of Montana State University are heated with geothermal energy. This session will examine these projects as well as dozens of other examples of capturing geothermal energy for heating buildings, downtown communities, and greenhouses. We will also explore how geothermal resources are converted to electrical power through innovative new technologies

Week 5
Tuesday, August 20
International Thermal Spas and Geothermal Energy Projects
This session will take a global tour of hot springs resorts and geothermal areas around the world, including the elegant spas of Central Europe, the historic onsen resorts in Japan, and the beautiful natural hot springs of Iceland.

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Jeff Birkby, Presenter

Jeff Birkby writes and lectures on the history and use of geothermal energy for electric power generation, space heating and hot springs tourism. He is the author of Geothermal Energy in Montana–A Consumers’ Guide, Touring Montana and Wyoming Hot Springs and Touring Oregon and Washington Hot Springs.

All lectures are free and open to the public. No reservations needed.

Come up to Lolo Hot Springs early for dinner and a soak, and then stay for the lectures starting at 7pm on Tuesdays.

Halloween Party
2024-10-31 06:00 - 20:00 | MT
There will be a Halloween Party on Thursday, October 31 at the Rocky Mountain Grange, 1436 S. 1st, Hamilton. A potluck meal will take place at 6 p.m., with dancing starting at 7 p.m. A costume contest will award prizes for most creative, scariest, funniest, couple/group. Spooky dance tunes by Ghost DJ in the Sky. Beverages available by donation. Bring the family! Proceeds will benefit the Grange.

BASKETS FOR DIGNITY
2024-10-31 06:00 - 2024-11-03 18:30 | MT
Online fundraising auction of wonderful gift baskets, donated from local businesses and supporters, for the Loads of Dignity (LOD) nonprofit who provides free laundry services & more to local community members in need. The gift baskets range in “Date Night at Triple Creek” to ” Lazy Day at Home” themes, and folks are sure to find great gifts to fill their holiday gift giving list and for themselves too!
Funds from this auction will assist Loads of Dignity meet a $10,000 matching grand from the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation and also help LOD enter 2025 strong and able to keep up with the growing demand for our services.
Loads of Dignity is a local IRS Tax exempt nonprofit founded in 2019, and has been providing services to homeless and low-income families in the Bitterroot Valley.
Check out the auction at: www.32auctions.com/LOD2024

Country Swing Dance lessons
2024-10-31 19:00 - 22:30, 2024-11-07 19:00 - 22:30 | Rustic Hut, Hwy 93, Florence, MT, United States
free country swing dance lessons every Thursday in May at 7:00 pm at the Rustic Hut in Florence- arrive early – all ages welcome- no partner needed

Free country swing dance lessons
2024-10-31 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | Rustic Hut, Hwy 93, Florence, MT, United States
Country swing dance lessons at the Rustic Hut in Florence ~ free

Bookworm Club
2024-11-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Summit Independent Living, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, Hamilton, 59840
Join the Bookworm Club, our all-abilities book group!
Discover and discuss new books — in audiobook and other formats — with us and other bookworms from the community.
We meet weekly on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon at The Refuge — 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B in Hamilton.
Call (406) 363-5242 for more information, and let’s talk books!

Pachyderm Club
2024-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | MT
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, November 1 at 12 noon at the Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Greg Overstreet, Republican candidate for State Representative HD88. The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Knotty Knitters Guild of the Bitterroot
2024-11-01 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-08 12:00 - 17:00 | Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie Lane, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Join us every Friday from 12-5PM
The purpose of the GUILD is to contribute to the growth and knowledge of hand knitting, techniques, patterns, and history; to sponsor and support knitting activities; and to encourage and promote the appreciation and knowledge of hand knitting.

TGIAF! (Thank Goodness It's Art Friday!)
2024-11-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Summit Independent Living, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Suite B, Hamilton, 59840
Thank Goodness It’s Art Friday (TGIAF) is an arts and crafts social group where all are welcome. TGIAF is held every Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at The Refuge at Summit’s Hamilton office, located at 274 Old Corrals Rd., Suite B.
Join us at the Refugee and Hamilton every Friday for arts and crafts, board and card games, and more!
For more information about TGIAF, please call Summit’s Hamilton office at 406-363-5242.
Celebrating Fun and Friends and Fridays!

Stories of the West
2024-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Cassens Fine Art, 215 W Main St, Hamilton, 59840
Cassens Fine Art proudly presents “Stories of the West,” a solo exhibition by Montana-based artist Coila Evans. This collection takes viewers on a journey through the landscapes and narratives of the American West, captured through Evans’ unique artistic lens. Each piece tells a story that reflects the enduring relationship between people, animals, and the land, emphasizing the beauty, resilience, and history that shape this iconic region.
Evans, who grew up between rural Texas and Montana, draws inspiration from both the wide-open spaces and the intimate connections that exist within them. Her work reflects the emotional depth of these environments, whether through her vivid portraits of strong women and men of character, or the symbolic inclusion of the Oregon Trail rose, Harrison’s Yellow, representing the legacy of pioneers who brought the flower to the West.
In “Stories of the West,” Evans offers a thoughtful meditation on the interplay between nature and humanity, exploring the ways in which stories, both old and new, are woven into the fabric of the landscape. Her piece Stay with Me, a portrayal of horses developed over two and a half years, invites viewers to see the animals not just as subjects but as beings with their own relationships and emotions.
This exhibition marks a significant moment in Evans’ artistic career, as she shares her deep connection with the American West, offering a blend of historical reverence and contemporary insight. “Stories of the West” is an invitation to experience the spirit of the frontier through Evans’ expressive, yet grounded, interpretation of its landscapes and inhabitants.

Dances of Universal Peace
2024-11-03 16:00 - 18:00 | MT
The Dances of Universal Peace are simple circle dances that use sacred phrases, chants, music and movements from many of the world’s wisdom traditions. The Dances have no performers or audience – new and experienced dancers form a circle and create the experience together. The leader teaches the words, melody and movement before each Dance. No musical or dance experience is necessary. Sunday, November 3, 4-6 pm. Open ended expressive arts, 201 Daly Avenue, Hamilton. Donations encouraged. Scent-free. Kids welcome. More info: 406-546-5344.

Lefse Workshop
2024-11-04 16:00 - 19:00 | MT
There will be a lefse workshop sponsored by Sons of Norway on Monday, November 4 at 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie Lane, Hamilton. All are welcome, great time to learn an old tradition or share with your children, neighbors or grandchildren. If convenient, bring cold mashed potatoes, rolling pin and pastry cloth. The group will eat the lefse at 5:30 with roasted pork. Guests are welcome to take home the left over for freezing for their holiday meals. Any questions, call Carol Peterson at 406-381-8564.

Fiber Arts Club
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Do you enjoy knitting or crocheting, embroidery, hand sewing, or quilting? Bring your work-in-progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy the company of like-minded crafters during this informal Fiber Arts Club.
There will be no presenter or expert teacher but rather a cozy place to gather, tea, and a community of yarn and fiber artists like yourself. All experience levels welcome.
Club is held the first Thursday of every month from 12-1:30pm in the Community Room.

Health & Wellness Education with Dr. Cage ND
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
1st Thursday each month Health and Wellness Series. New presentation on important natural healing topics followed by Questions and Answers

Health and Wellness Series
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
A free Health & Wellness Series with Dr. Cage is held on the 1st Thursday each month from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton. New presentation on natural healing topics followed by questions and answers. RSVP 406-361-8073.

De-Stress the Holidays
2024-11-07 18:30 - 19:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Martha’s inviting, practical, and truly enjoyable approach to taking care of yourself and living each moment more fully makes her workshops a perennial favorite among participants here at the library. As the holidays approach, learn simple ways to skip the stress and savor the season.
About Martha Piersma, founder of The Natural Joy of Being
Martha is 500-hour certified with the Radiance Sutra School of Meditation. She continues her studies with Dr. Lorin Roche, author of The Radiance Sutras, Meditation Made Easy, and Meditation Secrets for Women. Martha’s business is called The Natural Joy of Being.

Florence-Carlton Church Bazaar
2024-11-08 09:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-09 09:00 - 14:00 | MT
The Florence-Carlton Community Church will hold its annual bazaar on Friday and Saturday, November 8th and 9th, at 20075 Old Hwy 93 just north of Carlton Creek Road, three miles north of Florence. Times are Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch of homemade soup, sandwiches, casserole and pie will be available. There will be a bake sale of fancy breads, cookies, pies and much more, handmade crafts and specialty items for sale. Bring your friends! Since 1960.
