Bitterroot Star

Stevi Garden Club
2018-09-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-10-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-11-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck St., Stevensville, Montana, 59870
The Stevensville Garden Club invites the public to its monthly meetings at 1 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. There are interesting program topics and speakers that deal with various aspects of gardening. The April 4th program will be presented by Bitterroot Master Gardener Molly Hackett. Member Cheryl Carroll plans a workshop to prepare for the 4/27-28 flower show entry. For information, contact Colleen at 273-3973.

First Friday at Library
2018-09-07 08:00 - 17:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Hear popular duo Charla Bauman and Lawrence Hammond sing and play on Friday, September 7 at 6 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Charla has performed popular hits and poignant originals in the Northwest and Canada since an early age. Her love of vintage pop and country always finds a warm reception and is routinely spiced up with a little rocky blues and folk. Lawrence’s fine guitar work is not to be missed. His songs have been recorded by The Judds, Doc Watson and others. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Pancake breakfast
2018-09-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Florence Fire Hall, 234 Holloway Lane, Florence, MT, 59833, United States
The Florence Fire Department will serve a free breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee to the public on Saturday, September 8 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Florence Fire Station 1, 234 Holloway Lane, Florence. For more information contact John Ames at (406) 274-0951.

Irrigation Tour
2018-09-12 12:30 - 17:30 | Hamilton, Hamilton
Join the Bitter Root Water Forum for a tour of water resources and infrastructure in the Bitterroot Valley on Wednesday, September 12 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Attendees will learn about water management in the Bitterroot, gain an understanding of modern irrigation, and see irrigation practices at work on a working farm. Registration is $5/person. Transportation provided, leaving from Hamilton. Space is limited. More info at: http://www.brwaterforum.org/irrigation-tour or 375-2272.

'Wild Wilderness' talk
2018-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
What is wilderness? How can we use it? How can we protect it? George Wuerthner is a Bitterroot local who speaks all over the country about wilderness and is speaking at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville on Wednesday, September 12 at 6 p.m. A professional photographer, author of more than two dozen books on natural history and the environment, licensed guide to Yellowstone, biologist, botanist and master of communication science, George is qualified to answer questions you may have about wilderness. If you are interested in wild things, come to this talk to find out what is happening to your local wilderness. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

A Capella Society dinner show
2018-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Sapphire Lutheran Homes, 501 N. 10th, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Come join the fun with the Montana A Cappella Society for dinner and a show on Saturday, September 15 at 7 p.m. at Sapphire Lutheran Homes in Hamilton. This is a fundraising evening for the Society’s upcoming trip to Italy. A delicious Tuscan inspired 4 course dinner woven with a fine selection of A Cappella songs, raffles and door prizes, all for just $40 a seat. Sapphire Lutheran Home’s chef is preparing a feast – choose your entrée from Chicken Parmesan, Delicate Haddock in Pesto Cream Sauce or Vegetable Lasagna. Your meal is starts with Italian Salad and bread sticks, continues with Tuscan Soup, Cheese Raviolis in Mariana sauce and finishes with a delightful Tiramisu dessert. Beer and wine available.
A date night? Treat for you and your special someone? Or just an evening that will be a whole lot of fun! Call for your tickets today – there is limited seating for this evening of great entertainment and outstanding food, 406-363-5778. Sapphire Lutheran Homes is located at 501 N. 10th St, Hamilton.

Fork to Farm Tour
2018-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Hamilton, Hamilton
Bike Walk Bitterroot is hosting the 3rd annual Fork to Farm Bike Tour on Sunday, September 16. The tour celebrates the diversity of agriculture and cycling in the Bitterroot Valley. This year’s 33-mile ride will include four stops: Mill Creek Farm, Emmanuel Vineyard, Milagro Chiles and Maki Farms, featuring food and drink produced from locally-grown vegetables, fruits and livestock. The ride starts and finishes at the Western Agriculture Research Center in Corvallis, where post-ride, participants will enjoy a locally-sourced dinner, live music, and beer and cider. The ride begins at 10 a.m. For additional information and registration details, visit the Bike Walk Bitterroot website: www.bikewalkbitterroot. org. Bike Walk Bitterroot, founded in 2016, is a local organization of cyclists, walkers, community leaders, elected officials, local business owners and interested citizens collaborating to maintain and improve opportunities for bicycling and walking in the Bitterroot Valley. The organization aims to make biking and walking safe, convenient and accessible for users of all ages and abilities.

Bitterroot Audubon
2018-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, Wildfowl Lane, Stevensville
Bitterroot Audubon Society invites you to be wowed by the outstanding photos of expert nature photographer Mike Daniels, and to learn some of his photography techniques and secrets. Birds and photography have been Mike’s passions for years. His photos have appeared in many publications and have won numerous awards. In his presentation Mike will discuss the components of a good photo, how to take a good photo and what to do with a good photo. He will also talk about cameras, cell phones and other equipment. There will also be a raffle for a customized nature photography field trip with Mike. Mike’s presentation is on Monday, September 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center, on Wildfowl Lane north of Stevensville. The meeting is free, and the public is invited. Contact Kay for more information, 360-8664.

Corvallis Civic Club
2018-09-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Corvallis High School Library, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
The Corvallis Civic Club will meet on Monday, September 17, at 7 p.m., in the Corvallis High School Library. Meetings are open to the public and the Civic Club welcomes the participation of all interested community members. Regular meetings generally take place on the third Monday of the month. The Corvallis Civic Club is a volunteer community group dedicated to facilitating projects of benefit to the Corvallis community. Past projects include: school/community tennis courts; tree plantings and benches on Main Street; the Corvallis to Woodside pedestrian/bike path; pathway east along Willow Creek Road; and Welcome to Corvallis signs. Most recently the group has spearheaded efforts to construct a pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Bitterroot River at Woodside and to improve the safety of pedestrian and bike crossings in the Corvallis school zone and along the Woodside Cut-Off Road, and lower the speed limit on the Cut-Off Road. Your ideas and your help welcomed in accomplishing good things for our community. For more information, contact Allen Bjergo at 961-4538 or Tonia Bloom at 363-3485.

Meditation Exploration
2018-09-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-10-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-10-16 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-11-06 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-11-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton, Montana, 59840
Experience meditation techniques from various spiritual traditions. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. On Tuesday, April 3, Martha Piersma (of Redbird Yoga in Stevensville) will share “Celebrate Your Senses.” Each sense is a pathway that joins our outer and inner natures. The senses not only tell us what is happening in our outer worlds but also tell us what is happening in our inner world. The more awake your basic senses are like hearing, smell, taste, sight and touch, the richer your inner experience will be! By donation. For more information visit cslbitterroot.org, or contact Luanne Cathey, 830-4408, lucathey@gmail.com/.

Holiday Bazaar
2018-09-22 09:00 - 14:00 | Sula Clubhouse, 405 East Fork Road, Sula, MT, United States
Sula Country Life Club Annual Holiday Bazaar will be held Saturday, September 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be vendors, baked goods, crafts, food and much more. Located at the Sula Clubhouse, 405 East Fork Road, Sula. Come on down and visit with local crafters. Have lunch and shop all in the same place. A great time to start your holiday shopping. Call Tammy at 821-0187 for more information.

Raptors of the Rockies
2018-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Raptors of the Rockies will give a presentation on Thursday, September 27 at 5 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Come learn about and interact with live raptors. Kate Davis from Raptors of the Rockies is bringing four live raptors to help educate participants in the wonders of western Montana’s hunting birds. This program is especially for adults and teens to provide a quiet and calm environment for the avian visitors. Raptors of the Rockies, a non-profit since 1988, provides quality care to permanently disabled birds of prey, educates the public about raptors, and promotes the conservation and preservation of the habitat required by these wonderful creatures.
Kate is the author of many books on raptors, full of wonderful photographs and after the presentation will have some of her books available for sale and signature. Note: Raptors of the Rockies will return at another time for a children’s program, but this one is suitable for adults and teens. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Raptors of the Rockies at Library
2018-09-27 17:00 - 19:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States

Benefit chicken dinner
2018-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Victor Community Church, 5th & Martin, Victor, MT, 59875, United States
The Victor Community Church at the corner of 5th and Martin in Victor will be having their annual Fried Chicken Dinner with all the trimmings on Wednesday, October 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. Free will offering. This is a community outreach project for the church. Proceeds will benefit the Victor School Music Department.

Back Country Horsemen
2018-10-18 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, October 18 at Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Potluck dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m. Program speaker will be our own Bitter Root Back Country member, Sandy Carlson, a retired mounted police officer. She will describe the types of horses recruited for mounted patrol service and the training they require. The recent work to the Medicine Point Lookout and the Calf Creek project will be reviewed. BCH is a “boots on the ground” volunteer organization that works hard to keep trails clear and accessible for riders and hikers alike. It welcomes guests and new members. For more information call Karen at 961-0101 or check out the web site at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot or find it on Facebook at Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH).

Ballot initiatives info session
2018-10-19 19:00 - 21:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
On Friday, October 19 at 7 p. m. in the Stevensville North Valley Public Library Community Room, Representative Nancy Ballance, chair of the bi-partisan Appropriations (State Budget) Committee and member of the Legislative Finance Committee, will explain and speak on what and how the passing or not the passing of I-185 and I-186 can affect Montana citizens and the state budget. If you are confused about the initiatives, now is the opportunity to ask your questions of someone whose job is to balance our state budget, and is in the know about state programs that could be affected. Contact Sue at 369-0406 for more information. Sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church.

Ghost Tours
2018-10-19 22:00 - 2018-10-20 03:00 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Ghost Tours: Paranormal Investigations will take place October 19, 20, 26 and 27 from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Become a paranormal investigator for the night, gather evidence and explore the dark exhibits of the historic Ravalli County Museum with flashlights and real paranormal investigative equipment! Take a break for a Rune or Numerology reading available throughout the night for an additional $5 per reading. Tickets are $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members. No children under the age of 14; children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This can be a frightening experience that is not suitable for children. The museum is located at 205 Bedford, Hamilton. For more information call 363-3338.

Open House and Tack Sale
2018-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Western Montana Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation, 1252 Willow Creek Road, Corvallis, Montana
Western Montana Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation invites the community to its Fall Open House and Tack Sale on Saturday, October 20, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 1252 Willow Creek Road, approximately 4 miles east of Corvallis. In addition to selling tack and other merchandise, there will be free presentations all day, demonstrations by veterinarian Tom Currier, Breeze McCormack (acupuncture), Kari Schiffman (Valley Equine Massage), Krissta Rexis (Advantage Therapeutics), Mustang Matt (TIP Trainer), and Anniston the Liberty Horse. Stop by to enjoy a bowl of chili while the kids ride a Parsons Pony (between 10 and 1). Meet some of the rescue horses and learn more about adopting, fostering, and volunteering with WMERR. On Friday, October 19, from 5 until 7 p.m., youth equestrian groups are invited to a preview night with a demonstration of liberty training with Anniston. All members are offered a 50% discount on all tack items, including over 15 saddles. Western Montana Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation is a volunteer run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the mission of helping horses live their best lives.

Trap Release Workshop
2018-10-20 13:00 - 15:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Footloose Montana will present a trap-release workshop on Saturday, October 20 at 1 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville. Learn what to do if your pet steps into a trap. Practice releasing traps and snares with hands-on experience. Learn to identify potential traps and how to avoid them. Learn what to carry with you for first aid should the worst occur and learn about trapping regulations. Trapping season has begun and traps can be almost anywhere, hidden and baited. Take an hour for this extremely valuable class. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

A Capella Society Pancake Supper
2018-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Hamilton Assembly of God, 601 W. Main, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
An All-you-can-eat Pancake Supper will be held on Saturday, October 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Assembly of God Church, 601 W. Main (parking off State Street). The Montana A Cappella Society’s fall fundraiser features five types of gourmet pancakes: apple pie, chocolate chip, buttermilk, spicy pumpkin, and blueberry, all served piping hot with a side of sausage and an assortment of exotic syrups. Cost is by free will offering. The group is raising money for its trip to Italy in the summer of 2019 and also pledges 10% of all money raised will go to local food banks. Come join the fun! Great food and singing too! Everyone welcome! For more information, call 363-5778.

Stevensville Country Christmas
2018-12-07 08:00 - 2018-12-08 17:00 | Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Stevensville’s annual Country Christmas is coming! Set aside First Friday, December 7th from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 8thfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for this community holiday observance. The Parade of Lights, strolling Victorian carolers, bonfires, wagon rides, a live nativity scene, antique toys and crèches at Historic St. Mary’s gift shop, the model railroaders running trains, visits with Santa, and special events in stores all over town—it will be quite a night.Non-profit groups can set up booths downtown. However, check with the merchant nearest where you plan to set up to be certain that another group has not reserved that spot.Once your location is determined, call the Stevensville Main Street Association at 777-3773, to notify them of where you will be.

Stevensville Parade of Lights
2018-12-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
The annual Parade of Lights will take place on Friday, December 7 in downtown Stevensville. Line up at veterans Park at 6:15. Bring flashlights and dress warm! Caroling led by Stevensville High School Choir. Parade will commence at 6:30 p.m. to 3rdand Main where there will be a Living Nativity and reading of the Christmas Story and more caroling. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Afterward, enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, open houses at many businesses and visits with Santa in the foyer of the Kohl Building behind Valley Drug.
