Bitterroot Star

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
2022-01-31 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Hamilton, Hamilton
Join us as you grieve and mourn the loss of your loved one/friend. All welcome. Mondays, January 10th – February 14th, 3:00pm – 4:00pm at Ministry on Main: 126 Main St., Hamilton. Please contact Home Health and Hospice of Montana Chaplain, Jonathan Sardella, for more info: jonathansardella@hhandhofmt.com

Hawaiian Fellowship Dinner
2022-01-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Dayspring Church, 185 Westgate Way, Florence, MT, 59833
Dayspring Church is taking a break from winter on Sunday, Jan. 30 with a Hawaiian-themed Fellowship Dinner following the 10:00 a.m. service! Three handcrafted Hawaiian gifts are being given away in a FREE raffle. Must be present to win.

GroWise Be Well Metaphysical and Holistic Shop Open
2022-01-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2022-01-22 10:00 - 16:00 | GroWise Be Well, 1093 Sleeping Child Rd, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
GroWise Be Well is a holistic and metaphysical lifestyle company dedicated to empowering you. We ferociously support you in enabling your own power. You are your own best guru and have your own direct connection to the universe. We’re here to help you step up to your calling, tap into a higher frequency, and connect with others as we work together to change the world for the better. Our mission is to cut through the clutter of the holistic world so through curation, creation, and collaboration, we offer you holistic and metaphysical modalities to fill your toolbox of resources. We proudly support and collaborate with regenerative, eco-friendly businesses, showcase small-batch products made with positive intentions, and guarantee that we’ve personally used and love everything we offer. Our shop is filled with a wide variety of products including crystals, jewelry, books, journals, house wares, herbs, essential oils, body products and so much more. Shop online at gwbw.com anytime, but to see our full inventory drop by the shop at 1093 Sleeping Child Road south of Hamilton every Saturday 10am-4pm.

Museum activities
2022-01-29, 2022-01-22 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Free Family Activities at the Ravalli County Museum
Saturdays 10-12pm
Jan 8 – Aurora Borealis
Jan 15 – MLK Dream of Peace
Jan 22 – Stringing Beads
Jan 29 – 3D Groundhogs
ravallimuseum.org
205 Bedford St

NVPL Winter Wonderland Exhibition Friday Night Opening
2022-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Friday nights are when the art galleries in NYC and the big cities have their swanky wine and cheese art openings. Join in that tradition Stevensville family-style as we toast the artists of our Winter Wonderland Exhibit in the Community Room of the library. View the art and meet the artists while snacking on Covid-friendly pre-packaged delicacies from juice boxes and chocolates to packaged cheeses in this fun-filled evening. Art will remain on exhibit through February 28.

Free MAPS Media Institute Class: MUSIC - Songs From Scratch
2022-01-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-26 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-19 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
MUSIC: Songs From Scratch
Instructor: Cove Jasmin
10 week class, every Wednesday & Thursday
January 12 – March 17, 2022
4:30pm – 6:30pm
In this class, students will:

learn the basics of song creation;
create both an instrumental and lyric based piece;
write, record, and edit music in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW);
learn different microphone techniques for capturing sound in the studio;
learn to plan and organize a studio session;
hone their skills as a studio musician and/or producer;
explore career opportunities in the music business;

Free MAPS Media Institute Class: DESIGN - Character Drawing for Animation
2022-01-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-26 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-19 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
DESIGN: It’s a Moving World: Character Drawing for Animation
Instructor: Amanda Estrada
10 week class, every Wednesday & Thursday
January 12 – March 17, 2022
4:30pm – 6:30pm
In this class, students will:

learn the basic principles of human anatomy;
create believable compelling characters to effectively illustrate a narrative;
understand how to draw characters from multiple angles to create life-like movements;
understand the importance of line of action in order to master gesture drawing;
bring your characters to life with animation software;

DivorceCare
2022-01-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-01-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Hamilton Assembly of God, 601 W. Main, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
DivorceCare Support Group
DivorceCare is a support group for those who have gone through or are going through separation or divorce. If you are looking for healing and support to help navigate through this difficult season, please join us at Hamilton Assembly of God on Wednesdays at 6:30pm, Upstairs room #24. Program runs from Jan. 5th-April 6th. You can join at any time through this 13 week video based series. This is a free program with a one time $20 fee for the participant workbook. Scholarships are available if needed, childcare provided. Contact Aaron Conner at 406-381-4871 for more information.

Free MAPS Media Institute Class: FILM - Make a Difference Through Film
2022-01-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-24 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
FILM: Make a Difference Through Film
Instructor: Dan Molloy
10 week class, every Monday & Tuesday
January 10 – March 15, 2022
4:30pm – 6:30pm
In this class students will:

create a short, fictional promo film for a local organization for statewide distribution (and be credited for your roles in the production);
collaborate to successfully produce a professional promotional film in a short period of time;
plan and implement a production schedule;
learn how to use the film medium to create positive messages to the world;
film, record, and edit video and audio with professional industry equipment;
operate film production equipment: camera, sound, lighting, and stabilization tools;
Please note: onsite filming may be scheduled outside of class time and may not align with individual student schedules.

Free MAPS Media Institute Class: TECH: Sky Robots
2022-01-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2022-01-24 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
TECH: Sky Robots – Building Drones for Filming, Racing, and Delivery
Instructor: John Springer
10 week class, every Monday & Tuesday
January 10 – March 15, 2022
4:30pm – 6:30pm
In this class students will:

build and fly a variety of drones;
fly drones with different types of controllers;
learn drone laws and regulations;
experience flight simulators;
explore camera systems for cinematic special effects shots (using Adobe After Effects) and in racing applications;
learn LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology including how drones to colorfully light up the night sky and to convince the citizens of Hamilton that UFOs are among us…
learn about drone industry careers;

Republican Women
2022-01-25 11:30 - 13:00 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club will hold its monthly meeting and lunch on Tuesday, January 25, at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be Wayne Rusk and Alan Lackey who are candidates for HD88. This will be a mini debate forum. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Hamilton Rotary
2022-01-24 12:00 - 13:00 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
On Monday, January 24, Hamilton Rotary will invite two Rotarians to share their life stories and favorite Rotary moments. Hamilton Rotary is an international service organization of over one million members that focuses its service and financial support on public health. Hamilton Rotary local fund raising is dedicated to Valley children. Rotary meets Mondays at Noon at BJ’s restaurant at 900 N. 1st in Hamilton (across from Walgreens). Guests and prospective members are welcome.

Beginning beekeeping class
2022-01-22 09:30 - 15:00 | Rocky Mountain Grange, 1436 S. 1st Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
“Beeginner Beekeeping” class will be held Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rocky Mountain Grange, 1436 S. 1st, Hamilton. Cost is $15 per person and includes lunch. Topics include: Honeybee Basics – biology and anatomy; What you need to get started – equipment + bees; What to expect – time, challenges and financial. Registration required at www.beekeepersofthebitterroot.org. For more information call (406) 381-3231.

Reggae Friday's at The Sawmill Saloon w/ Selecta 007
2022-01-21 20:00 - 23:30 | Sawmill Saloon, 119 N. Main St, Darby, 59829
Please join Sawmill Saloon for a night of roots and culture!
Your boss DJ ‘007’ will be spinning Roots, Dub, and Lover’s Rock Reggae from 8pm-Midnite
21+ Free Admission

Piano concert
2022-01-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Hamilton Assembly of God, 601 W. Main, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Local classical pianist, Arthur Kostuk will be holding a free concert on January 21st at 6:30pm in the auditorium at Hamilton Assembly of God. The auditorium is set up for those who desire to social distance. For more info – 363-2510

Pachyderm Club
2022-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from noon to 1 P.M. at The Frontier Cafe; HWY 93 in Stevensville. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Back Country Horsemen
2022-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Corvallis Middle School Cafeteria, 1045 Main St, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, January 20th at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. The meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be no potluck, but you are welcome to bring your own dinner and socialize between 6:30 and 7:00 p.m. Program speaker will be Abbie Jossie, the new Darby/Sula district ranger. She will introduce herself and discuss topics of interest to the group. For more information, call Jan at 907-242-9853 or check out the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot.

North Valley Public Library Board Meeting
2022-01-19 15:00 - 17:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
The North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees will hold their regular board meeting on Wednesday, January 19 at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the library. Meeting agendas are posted the Friday before the meeting. More information can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/board–information.
