Bitterroot Star

Mother Goose Sings & Swings Online
2020-12-07 10:30 - 10:45, 2020-12-14 10:30 - 10:45, 2020-12-21 10:30 - 10:45 (America/Denver) | MT, United States
Join Annika from North Valley Public Library on Monday, December 7, 14, & 21 at 10:30 a.m. for interactive songs, rhymes, stories, flannel board animals, and maybe even some dancing! This 15-minute program will be held on the Library’s Facebook Live. Mother Goose Sings and Swings is designed for babies to 3 years of age, accompanied by an adult lap. This is a great opportunity to bond, play, learn, sing, and cuddle with your little one. The Mother Goose on the Loose program is designed to promote early literacy skills in the young child.

North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

Author, Timothy Browne
2020-12-07 18:00 - 19:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Fueled with imagination. Inspired by history. Grounded in truth. Meet Timothy Browne via Zoom.
Timothy Browne extensively draws from his life and work experience when writing. For many years, he has worked as an orthopaedic surgeon and medical missionary for Operation Blessing, Mercy Ships, and Hope Force International. His work has taken him to Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Brazil, Ukraine, Borneo, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, North Korea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Sierra Leone. He recently moved from Western Montana to Arizona (temporary). He resides with his wife, Julie, who along with their three sons, served with him.
Attendees must register on the Library’s Calendar to receive the Zoom link and any updates we make to the program. Thank you.

Free Carry Out Soul Suppers Every Wed. Eve. in Stevensville
2020-12-09 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-23 18:00 - 19:00, 2020-12-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Home cooked carry out meals are available every Wed. Eve. at 6 pm at 101 Church Street in Stevensville. Drive by and pick up meals for your family and receive a printed message of encouragement! No financial qualifications. For more information, contact Corey (406)214-8708.

Longmire author, Craig Johnson Reading, Talk & Book Sales
2020-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Longmire author, Craig Johnson, virtual reading, talk and autographed book sales.
Just in time for your Christmas gift.
Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Award for fiction, the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir, and the Prix SNCF du Polar. His novella Spirit of Steamboat was the first One Book Wyoming selection. He lives in Ucross, Wyoming, population 25.
Craig is a warm, generous and very funny speaker. He’ll give ya more than you bargained for. The North Valley Library is grateful that he can join us virtually for a reading. Then in his style; Craig sharies antedoctal western stories. NOT TO BE MISSED.
A selection of Craig’s books will be for sale with signed book plates, courtesy of Chapter One Book Store. This makes a perfect Christmas Gift for us here in western Montana.
Please register on the library’s calendar and note whether you are joining in person or via Zoom. (P.S. The bookstore will hold your remote purchase for pick up in their store in Hamilton.)

Zoom Art Club for Kids
2020-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Is your child in need of a creative outlet? North Valley Public Library is here to the rescue with Zoom Art Club. Club will be held third Thursdays in October, November and December at 4 p.m. on Zoom! You can watch the lessons live or recorded. After you’ve registered on the Library’s website, check your email for the Zoom meeting link and passcode for each meeting. Make sure to register for each month you’d like to attend and pick up your materials at the Library the week of each meeting. This program is suitable for ages 5-11.

North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street Stevensville. Stay safe. The library reminds you to practice social distancing and wash your hands. For more information visit northvalleylibrary.org.

GRAIN BY GRAIN: A QUEST TO REVIVE ANCIENT WHEAT, RURAL JOBS, AND HEALTHY FOOD
2020-12-17 18:00 - 19:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Health and Wellness, we can learn from farmer and author, Bob Quinn, joining us via Zoom.
When Bob Quinn was a kid, a stranger at a county fair gave him a few kernels of an unusual grain. Little did he know, that grain would change his life.
Years later, it would become the centerpiece of his multimillion dollar heirloom-grain company, Kamut International. How Bob went from being a true believer in better farming through chemistry to a leading proponent of organics is the unlikely story of Grain by Grain.
Along the way, readers will learn why ancient wheat might be the solution to gluten sensitivity, as well as to improving health; how regenerative organic agriculture can bring back rural jobs; and how time-tested farming practices can replace toxic pesticides and fertilizers.
When it comes to food, we don’t have to accept the status quo. By following Bob’s example, we can grow a healthier future, one grain at a time.
You may join us in the community room, with a mask or via Zoom. Either way please register on the Library’s calendar to get up to date information.

New Year's Parisian Party Hat - Adult Craft
2020-12-19 08:00 - 17:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Adult New Year’s Parisian Party Hat Craft
Create fun Parisian Party hats for your New Year’s Eve Party and kiss 2020 good-bye in style!
Please use your own glue, scissors and leftover Christmas glitters.
Please sign up by end of day on Sat. Dec. 19 for pick up the following Tuesday.

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry
2021-01-02, 2021-02-02, 2021-03-02, 2021-04-02 | Fast & Fluffy Laundromat, 115 Pine St, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Laundry Love Hamilton offers our homeless and/or low-income neighbors an opportunity to come to Fast & Fluffy, in Hamilton, to do up to 3 loads of laundry for free. Laundry Love Hamilton provides the laundry detergent, fabric softener and quarters. Due to COVID-19 our events are now held by appointment only. To make an appointment you can message us through our Facebook page, email, or call. At this point we are not setting specific dates or times for laundry to be done. We do ask for a 48 hour advanced notice of appointments and laundry to be done on your appointment day.

Full Wolf Moon Labyrinth Walk
2021-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Open Ended Experssive Art Studio, 201 Daly, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Indoor labyrinth walk. Modified medieval pattern.
Join us for a Labyrinth walk under the energy and wisdom of the Full Moon. *by donation

North Valley Public Library Board Meeting
2021-02-17 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, February 17 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. More information and the Zoom meeting link can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/board–information.

local poultry and processing opportunities
2021-02-19 11:00 - 12:00 | online zoom call, 175 skalkaho hwy, hamilton, 59840
The Montana Poultry Growers Cooperative manages the only poultry processing facility open to the public and we need your help to keep the facility open! Please join us on zoom Friday, Feb. 19 at 11AM. Without new members and member engagement, this facility will be shuttered to the public, meaning no new or beginning growers will have access to a state-inspected processing facility! To join us use Zoom Meeting ID: 869 5312 8960 Passcode: [REDACTED] If you are unable to attend the call or have questions please contact Laura: homesteadorganicsmt@gmail.com

North Valley Public Library Board Meeting
2021-03-17 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, March 17 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. More information and the Zoom meeting link can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/board–information.

Engage: A Marriage Equipping Seminar
2021-03-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-03-19 09:00 - 2021-03-21 16:30, 2021-03-20 09:00 - 2021-03-23 16:30 | Dayspring Church, 185 Westgate Way, Florence, MT, 59833
Former pastors Bob and Cheria Guier share from 39 years of experience how to deepen relationship and resolve communication conflicts to have a flourishing and life-giving marriage. Seminar is for married, seriously-dating, and engaged couples.

Save the Date and Read a Book: A Bitterroot Audubon Special Event
2021-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Online or by Mail, 9109 S.28th, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Join Bitterroot Audubon for a Special Zoom Event on March 25th, at 7 p.m. We’ll discuss the book The Wonder of Birds with its author, Jim Robbins. Robbins, a resident of Helena, has written for The New York Times for 35 years. The Wonder of Birds is his fifth book. Books are available at our valley’s public libraries, at Chapter One bookstore in Hamilton, and online. Registration will be available in March. This event is in addition to, not in place of, our regular meeting and program on March 15th.

Save the Date and Start Reading!
2021-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Online or by Mail, 9109 S.28th, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
Join Bitterroot Audubon and the Bitterroot Public Library for a Special Zoom Event on March 25th, at 7 p.m. We’ll discuss the very interesting and enlightening book The Wonder of Birds with its author, Jim Robbins. Robbins, a resident of Helena, has written for The New York Times for 35 years. The Wonder of Birds is his fifth book. Books are available at our valley’s public libraries, at Chapter One bookstore in Hamilton, and online. This event is in addition to, not in place of, our regular meeting and program on March 15th. Registration available through the library at https://bitterroot.librarycalendar.com. For assistance , email community@bitterrootpubliclibrary.com or call the library at 406-363-1670.

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns
2021-03-27 | Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Range, 578 Blodgett View Drive, Hamilton Mt, 59840
For Women Only Introduction To Defensive Handguns
March 27 & April 10 2021
This 2 day course is for women with little or no experience with handguns, who may be frightened of handguns or who are considering acquiring a handgun.
The first day course is designed to assist you in choosing the right handgun – for you. It will also introduce you to the facilities of the Whittecar Range.
There will be discussions on handgun safety, basic operation of revolvers, semi-automatic handguns, and the cartridges used in each type of handgun.
The legal aspects of the use of force will be presented and discussed.
Handguns will be provided so that you may handle the different types and models. Ammunition will also be provided for a live fire session on the range. A self defense book, specifically for women, will also be provided.
The second day course will teach basic defensive shooting using the students own equipment. Safe gun handling will be taught and stressed.
We will discuss various types of ammunition and the performance of each type.
The class will be held at the Whittecar Range on Blodgett View Road.
The class is limited to 10 participants.
For an application or further information call Lee at 642-3590 or Jim at 360-8392.
Successful completion of this two day course meets the education requirements for application to the state for a concealed carry permit.

Stevensville School Kindergarten Registration
2021-03-30 08:00 - 12:00 | Stevensville Elementary Gym Lobby, 300 Park Street, Stevensville, 59870
Stevensville Primary School will be having Kindergarten Registration in the elementary gym lobby. Students must be 5 on or before September 10th to register. Bring a copy of their immunization records and birth certificate. Questions 406-777-5613

Good Friday Service
2021-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Dayspring Church, 185 Westgate Way, Florence, MT, 59833
Dayspring Church in Florence invites you to a Good Friday Service with worship music and a message for this particular season of time.

Easter Service & Brunch
2021-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Dayspring Church, 185 Westgate Way, Florence, MT, 59833
Dayspring Church in Florence is celebrating the resurrection of the Lord Jesus who gives us new life in Him! A brunch will follow the service with roast beef, ham, potato salad and other dishes. Please join us as we worship the King.
