Bitterroot Star

Drum Circle
2022-11-11 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Open Ended Experssive Art Studio, 201 Daly, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Jerry leads this casual drumming session every other Friday night in the studio. A great way to release tension, have some fun, and gather with new friends.
No skill or experience necessary. Just a willingness to try!
All manner of percussive instruments available.
No need to register, just show up/drop in, between 5:30-7:30pm
$5 suggested donation

Driver Safety Course
2022-11-11 11:00 - 15:00 | MT, United States
An ALL NEW 2022 AARP Driver Safety Course will be held Friday, November 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, Stevensville. While this new safe driving course is designed for drivers age 50 and over, all drivers are welcome. The new program features laws and updates specific to Montana, Defensive Driving, Winter Driving, and new Vehicle Technologies, to name a few. Class size is limited; pre-registration is advised. There are no driving tests or written exams and Montana mandates insurance discounts for qualified drivers. Certificates are good for 3 years! Class fee: $20.00 AARP members; $25.00 for non-members. For class sign up call Stevensville United Methodist Church at 777-5443. For further information call Thom Ainsworth, Instructor, at 369-0149.

Bitterroot Climate Action Group Annual Meeting
2022-11-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W Main, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
BCAG members will elect board members for 2023. Members will also contribute their ideas and feedback on current and potential local projects to address climate change. Refreshments will be served. Any resident of Ravalli County may become a member of BCAG for free by registering on the website at https://bitterrootcag.org/join-or-follow/

Stevensville Civic Club
2022-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
The Stevensville Civic Club will meet Thursday, November 10 at 6 p.m. at Kodiak Jax. Dinner will be provided. Discussion items include: hanging up the lights over Main Street; Country Christmas; Civic Club’s 75th anniversary. For more information call Sean Doyle, 406-303-9221.

Veterans Day Program
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | MT, United States
Stevensville School District is holding a Veterans Day Celebration Assembly on Thursday, November 10 at 1 p.m. in the high school gym to honor all who have served our country. All active service men and women, as well as the public, are invited to attend. All veterans are encouraged to attend and have a place of distinction at the assembly. This year’s keynote speaker will be Dan Kimzey. Also on the program will be singing by the elementary and high school choirs as well as music performed by the SHS band. The district would like to acknowledge and recognize all veterans. Veterans are asked to meet in the gym lobby by 12:45 and will be seated as a group. Any questions may be directed to Eric Larson, Principal, at 406-777-5481.

Newcomers Club
2022-11-10 10:00 - 12:00 | MT, United States
Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Perhaps you are recently retired? Or you have been living in the valley for quite sometime but would like to meet new and interesting women? If so, the Bitterroot Womens Newcomers Club is for you! You are welcome to attend the next meeting on Thursday, November 10th from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The November meeting is the 2nd annual “Shop the Bitterroot,” a pre-Christmas shopping event that you do not want to miss! The meeting will be held at the white barn, 511 US 93 S, Hamilton. Following “social time“ and a brief business meeting, the shopping will commence with seven local businesses presenting everything from clothing, home decor, massage, furniture, baked goods, fresh pressed juice and Tim Joyner’s wildlife and western art! Come and join this great group of women and get a start on holiday shopping!

Bitterroot Kiwanis November Speakers
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Speakers for Novermber’s weekly Bitterroot Kiwanis meeting will be:
November 9th, Brian Flynn for Two Wolf Foundation.
November 16th, Denise Echterling from The Giveaway.
November 30th, Kim Hogan from Bitterroot Concierge.
The Bitterroot Kiwanis meet every Wednesday, 12 noon, at BJ’s. Guests are welcome.

Bitterroot Kiwanis
2022-11-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Speaking this week at the weekly Bitterroot Kiwanis meeting will be Kathie Butts. Kathie is the President of the Bitterroot Valley Humane Society, and she will be addressing the Humane Society’s annual “Business Challenge”.
The Bitterroot Kiwanis meet every Wednesday, 12 noon, at BJ’s. Guests are welcome.

St. Francis ribbon cutting
2022-11-09 11:30 - 12:30 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot Chamber of Commerce will hold an open house on Wednesday, November 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Pastoral Life Center, 411 S. 5th in Hamilton. Come see the new Sacred Art Gallery in the Pastoral Life Center, works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh and more. Meet the new pastor, Fr. Tom Lankenau, as he shares his welcoming vision for the future. Ribbon cutting at 12 noon, refreshments served.

Stevi School Board
2022-11-08 19:00 - 20:00 | MT, United States
The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 8 at 7 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

Stevensville AA
2022-11-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Stevensville Fire Station, 156 Kinsman Drive, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM

Breaking Bread
2022-11-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Light of the Valley Church, 103 N. Kootenai Creek Rd., Stevensville, 59870
Free dinners to the Bitterroot community every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Join us for a free dinner, a brief message of Hope and lots of fellowship! There is a children’s group available for your K-5th graders as well so all can enjoy!

Hamilton School Board
2022-11-08 18:00 - 20:00 | MT, United States
Special Board Meeting/Board Training, Tuesday – November 8, 6 p.m., Washington Elementary, Room 4. The Board will be conducting this meeting with live participation.
Regular Board Meeting, Tuesday – November 8, 7 p.m., Washington Elementary, Room 4. The Board will be conducting this meeting with live participation. In addition to meeting in person, the District will broadcast the meeting LIVE on the HSD#3 Facebook page. You can join the meeting at:https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonSchoolDistrict3.

‘Coping with Grief’ workshop
2022-11-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-11-06 16:00 - 18:00 | MT, United States
Coping with Grief and Loss During the Holidays – a 2 hour pre-holidays grief care session offered on both Sunday, November 6 and Monday, November 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at St Francis of Assisi, 411 S. 5th, Hamilton (attend one or the other). The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences we face in our life’s journey. All are invited to come learn how to honor and remember our loved ones, as well as care for ourselves this holiday season. (These sessions will use the Griefshare.org “Surviving the Holidays” program with group discussion.) Free. Register at stfrancishwm@gmail.com for more information.

Pachyderm Club
2022-11-07 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.

Lone Rock Community Network Meetings
2022-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Ambrose Community Center, 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville, MT, United States
Who’s invited: All Community invited.
When: 1st & 3rd Sundays / 6pm
Where: Ambrose Park Community Center – 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville, MT
Why: Education & discussion about how to be independent & sustainable as a community, in our food, our economics, & our choices.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Mass
2022-11-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-05 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Francis of Assisi Pastorial Center, 411 S. 5th St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Join us for Mass every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Mission church St. Philip in Darby every Sunday at 11:00 a.m.

Live Band and Dancing -
2022-11-05 19:00 - 23:00 | Eagles Hall, 125 N 2nd St, Hamilton, 59840
Come join the fun at the Eagles in Hamilton. Country Western music and dancing every Saturday 7-11 pm. Cover charge: $7.00 Public welcome.

Indoor Yard Sale!
2022-11-05 08:00 - 15:00 | Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Indoor Yard sale to benefit the new LifeHouse, a safehouse for victims of Human Trafficking. This yard sale is hosted by The LifeGuard Group.
All proceeds will go toward the LifeHouse at Crooked Tree Ranch and will directly benefit women who are rescued from Human Trafficking.
Wiegand Sports has graciously donated the space for this event.
370 Mountain Springs Rd, Stevensville, MT 59870

Harvest Dinner
2022-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | MT, United States
The Victor Community Church is holding its annual Harvest Dinner on Friday, November 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. Come enjoy a chicken dinner with the congregation.

Victor Community Church Harvest Dinner
2022-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Victor Community Church, 5th & Martin, Victor, MT, 59875, United States
Women’s Association hosting annual dinner, Friday, November 4th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the church located at 167 S Martin St. in Victor. Come join us for a chicken dinner! Free will offering appreciated.

Model Railroad Club
2022-11-04 17:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroad Club runs its train display in the basement below Valley Drug February through December on First Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. during these special events: Western Heritage Days, Creamery Picnic, Christmas Season (every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas). Times may differ during some special events. For more information contact bvmrclub@gmail.com

Pachyderm Club
2022-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, November 4 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speakers will be State Senator Jason Ellsworth, SD43, and Chance Edman, talking about self defense and constitutional carry. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Canning & Food Preservation for Beginners
2022-11-03 18:30 - 19:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Whatever you call it–Cottagecore cool, a homesteading skill, prepping, or good old-fashioned know-how–canning and food preservation are for everyone. During this beginner-friendly class, Kimberly Richardson of the Ravalli Extension Office will teach you how to safely can using research-based, up-to-date techniques.
Between this class and simple items you probably already have in your kitchen, you’ll be able to stock your pantry, save on groceries, and prepare shelf-stable delights, all without giving yourself a foodborne illness.
Registration required. Please register at northvalleylibrary.org under Calendar.

Here to Help: Meet the Office of Public Assistance
2022-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Local seniors, this guest presentation is just for you.
If you struggle to pay for groceries, have custody of grandchildren, or have Medicaid questions, help is here. Meet Patty West, Field Operations Manager for the Hamilton Field Office of Public Assistance, as she shares information about services and resources for seniors, answers questions, and provides applications for Public Assistance offerings. Topics will focus on TANF, SNAP, and Medicaid.
Program will be cancelled if the total number of attendees is less than two people. Please register at northvalleylibrary.org under Calendar.
