Bitterroot Star

Bitterroot Quilters Guild
2021-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W Main, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
The Bitterroot Quilters Guild will hold a general meeting on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W Main, Hamilton. Doors open at 6 pm for socializing and shopping; the meeting will come to order at 6:30. No refreshments will be served at the present time; please bring your own beverage if desired. Masks will be required.

There will be a Fat Quarter Drawing, 50/50 Pot, bargain sales at the Ugli Bin and what promises to be a lengthy, colorful show and tell at this gathering. There will also be sign-ups for volunteers for several activities planned for the spring and summer months, such as the Rummage Sale, May 21 – 22 at the Woodside Grange, and Community Day at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds, June 5.

Membership in the Guild is open to quilters from beginner through advanced. Annual dues are $20. To keep abreast of activities, please visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry
2021-05-02, 2021-06-02 | 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.

Sons of Norway
2021-05-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie Lane, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Bitterrootdalen, Sons of Norway, will meet on Tuesday, May 4th at 5:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 275 Hattie, in Hamilton. The social meeting will include planning for Norway’s Constitution Day, May 17th, a quiz session, and a history of Norway’s Independence in 1905. The Lodge will provide the main dish. drinks and service, members and visitors are invited to bring a side dish. The public is invited.

Selway-Pintler Wilderness Back Country Horsemen
2021-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 | MT, United States
Spring is here and we’re hittin’ the trails! Want to ride and make a difference by volunteering to help keep our trails open? If so, come join the SPWBCH, a friendly, hardworking group of volunteers dedicated to preserving the common-sense use of horses in the backcountry. The meeting will be Tuesday, May 11, at 6 p.m. at the home of President, Duane Krowen located at 313 Eagle Feather Ln, Victor. The meeting will be held outside, please bring a chair. Discussions will include summer trail work, scouting rides and upcoming events. If you are new to the valley and want to meet new friends and see the beautiful mountain trails, come join in! Owning a horse is not required to be a member and volunteer on our trails. Guests are always welcome to join for lots of “trail talk”. For more information and directions call Duane at 541-892-6713 or 406-642-3932.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
2021-05-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2021-06-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Corvallis United Methodist Church, 356 Corvallis Cemetery Rd, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
We meet 3rd Monday of the month. At 1:00 pm. We will be meeting at the Corvallis United Methodist Church (youth center) to the east of the church. Located on the corner of Corvallis Cemetery Rd. and Eastside Heat. Big white church.

Any questions please call me. Ginny Wigen, coordinator HPDSG. 406-544-9186.

North Valley Public Library Board Meeting
2021-05-19 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, May 19 at 3 p.m. in the Community Room of the Library. Face masks and social distancing required. Meeting Agendas are posted the Friday before the meeting. More information can be found on their website at northvalleylibrary.org/board–information.

North Valley Pachyderm Club
2021-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, May 21 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be State Senator Theresa Manzella. The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from noon to 1 P.M. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Women Only Introduction to Defensive Handguns
2021-05-22, 2021-06-05 | Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Range, 578 Blodgett View Drive, Hamilton Mt, 59840
For Women Only
Introduction To Defensive Handguns
May 22 & June 5 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.

Ravalli County Republican Women’s Club
2021-05-25 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, May 25 at 11:30 am at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speakers will be our lady legislators. Ravalli County Republican Women meet the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Victor Heritage Museum
2021-05-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Victor Heritage Museum, Main & Blake, Victor, MT, United States
The Victor Heritage Museum will be opening its doors to the public May 31st, Memorial day from 1pm to 4pm.

This is very happy news for us because as many of you know we were closed for the entire year of 2020.

The Museum is in downtown Victor on the corner of Main Street and Blake Street. We plan to be open Tuesday through Saturday from 1pm to 4pm Memorial Day through Labor Day. There may be some changes in our schedule due to Covid 19.

You may contact us at 406-642-3997; victormuseum@cybernet1.com ; or Suzanne @ 406-363-3165

We look forward to seeing you. Stay safe.

North Valley Pachyderm Club
2021-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 4 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. The guest speaker will be State Representative Ron Marshall. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Spring into Summer! A community nonprofit celebration
2021-06-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, 59840
Spring into Summer! is a celebration of the nonprofits that make Ravalli County a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Join us at this FREE event where you can learn about the varied and amazing programs available, win great FREE prizes, and enjoy some entertainment and activities. Sponsored by Rapp Family Foundation, Bouilla, Evans Ace Hardware, Wimps Body Works, Asmus Jewelry & Coins, Bruce Gould Realtor Berkshire Hathaway, Maria Laughlin: eXp Realty, and Don Williams Insurance, Inc. FREE raffle prizes include: an iPad Air, a laptop computer, a Dyson vacuum, a snowblower, a 50″ TV, and Ultimate Tailgate Package…and more!

Visit with children’s author Josh Funk!
2021-06-05 10:30 - 11:30 | MT, United States
Join beloved children’s author, Josh Funk, by Zoom, for reading aloud and a fun Q & A session! Josh Funk is known for his Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast book series, Patience & Fortitude series, Pirasaurs, and many more. Please register on the Library’s Events Calendar, via the website, and a Zoom Meeting Link & Passcode will be emailed to you. Visit Mr. Funk’s website to learn more, https://www.joshfunkbooks.com/. All ages + families.

Melodic Splendor
2021-06-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center, Victor, MT, United States
A musical event, Melodic Splendor, will be sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi on June 5 at 6 pm at the Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center at the Victor School. The concert will feature Prodigy Violinist, Lauran Roberts, and Prodigy Pianist, Dannielle Cromwell. There will be no charge for the event, but donations will be accepted for a local community charity. For more information contact Donna Steffensen at 406-360-9140.

Stevensville Garden Club
2021-06-08 | MT, United States
National Garden Week is June 6 – 12. On Tuesday, June 8, Stevensville Garden Club and Missoula Garden Club members will tour the iris and peony gardens in Missoula. Please call Colleen at 273-3973 for more info.

Teen Workshop, Marble Paper Journals
2021-06-11 14:00 - 16:30, 2021-06-18 14:00 - 16:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
For the first session, learn how to marble paper, a cool technique that involves floating paint on top of water and then transferring to paper. The second session uses the paper made in the first session to cover and make your own journal. Please register on the Library’s Events Calendar, via the website. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. Ages 12-18. Join additional Teen Workshops on July 9, 16, & 23 to create Zine/Manga and August 13 & 20 to design and 3D print RPG Mini Figurines.

Summer Concert Series
2021-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College, Stevensville
Join us for a Summer Concert Series in Stevensville of LIVE professional performances. June 11: Violin through the Ages (Outdoors), July 9: A Grand Night for Singing (Outdoors), and August 13: The Joys of Chamber Music with a special performance from UM Music School Faculty (Indoors). Open to everyone, bring your family and friends, and for the outdoor venues, a lawn chair and your snacks. Music begins at 7:00 PM at The United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, Stevensville. The events are free. Any goodwill donations will support the Sapphire Early Learning Center opening in the fall.

BEAR Summer Camp
2021-06-15 09:00 - 17:00 | BEAR, 1105 W Main St, Hamilton, 59840, United States
Rising 6th-9th graders in the Bitterroot Valley! BEAR Summer Camp is open for registration – please call/text (406) 209-9901 or email caity.johnson@bearmt.org to find out more and sign up today. Full and partial scholarships are available.

North Valley Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting
2021-06-16 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, June 16 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.

Library Brews for Books fundraiser
2021-06-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Wildwood Brewery, 4018 US HWY 93 NORTH, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
The North Valley Public Library Foundation and Wildwood Brewery are teaming up for Brews for Books to raise funds for the Stevensville library.
This pint night event is planned from 5 to 8 p.m. June 16 at the brewery, 4018 U.S. Hwy. 93 North, Stevensville. During this time, a portion of the proceeds from every pint the brewery sells will go toward Stevensville library.
For more information, contact Foundation President Carla Sanders at harrisonsanders@aol.com.

spectrUM Summer of Science at the Library
2021-06-17 10:30 - 12:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area and the Bitterroot STEAM Advisory Group have teamed up with libraries and community organizations throughout the Bitterroot to share exhibits and activities that explore problem solving all summer long. How can you be a problem solver?

Stop by North Valley Public Library on Thursdays June 17, July 8, & August 19 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm for free, hands-on activities and exhibits. Registration is REQUIRED. Sign up on the Library’s events calendar, via the website, stop by the Library, or give us a call at 406-777-5061. We thank you in advance for also following social distancing guidelines when attending events. All ages.

Back Country Horsemen
2021-06-17 18:30 - 20:30 | MT, United States
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen meet in person on June 17 at the Three Sisters group site near Lake Como, across from the Rock Creek Horse Camp. Program speaker is Rebecca Shufelt, Bitterroot National Forest’s Recreation, Wilderness and Trails Program Manager. Members and guests can socialize from 6:30-7:00; the meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring a chair because picnic table seating is limited, and please provide your own dinner—there is no potluck. For more information, please call Gene at 208-310-6326 or check out the website at www.bcmt.org/bitterroot. Find us on Facebook at: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH).

North Valley Pachyderm Club
2021-06-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 18 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speakers will be members of The LifeGuard Group. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Wings Program volunteer orientation
2021-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | MT, United States
Do you love horses and donkeys? Are you looking for a way to connect with others while helping your community? And enjoy the beauty of Montana!
The Wings Program in Corvallis is looking for more volunteers. We have a small core group of dedicated volunteers who need more help. We recently had a significant increase in the horses and donkeys in our care.
As a volunteer with The Wings Program you will be helping us with rehabilitating and transitioning horses and donkeys to new homes, and supporting the sanctuary equines that are not available for adoption for various reasons.
We have a variety of volunteer needs including daily chores, mucking, feeding, grooming, socializing equines, ranch repair and various projects.
Our next volunteer orientation is Saturday, June 19 from 10-11am. There will also be a volunteer work day at the facility from 11-4. Lunch will be provided. It’s a fun way to meet the volunteers and enjoy a BBQ!
Please visit our website for more details http://www.wingsprograms.com. Click on the volunteer page to see our volunteer application.
The Wings Program ~ 208 Rusty Spur Way, Corvallis, MT 59828 ~ 406-363-3346 ~ wingsprograms@live.com

St. Mary’s Mission Saturday Series
2021-06-19 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Mary’s Mission & Museum, 315 Charlos St., Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
On Saturday, June 19 at 11 a.m. Chris Weatherly, historic preservation specialist, will talk about the restoration and preservation work he has accomplished at Historic St. Mary’s Mission over the last 20 years. He will feature each historic building on site.
Chris is a professional in his field and is the ‘keeper’ of the log buildings that date back to 1862.
Chris was involved with extensive historic restoration at Monticello in Charlottesville, VA before moving to Montana. His preservation expertise includes contracts with MT Fish Wildlife and Parks from Virginia City to Chief Plenty Coup’s house in Pryor. He did interior and exterior restoration on a homestead cabin outside of Dillon for the Bureau of Land Management. Many historic features in Western Montana have benefited from his passion for history and the dedicated skills of Chris Weatherly.

Celebrate “Montana’s First Best Place.” St. Mary’s Village was settled 48 years before Statehood!!! This year Historic St. Mary’s Mission in Stevensville celebrates 180 years since the founding in 1841. To recognize this significant anniversary in Montana’s history we are hosting the Saturday Series. You will hear more in-depth history of early Montana; facts and information not included on a tour.

Location: 315 Charlos Street, Stevensville ~ 406-777-5734 ~ No reservations needed. Dress for the weather, bring a lawn chair if needed.
Historic St. Mary’s Mission is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for guided tours.

Sons of Norway
2021-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | MT, United States
Sons of Norway Lodge will host a picnic, June 20th, to celebrate Syttende Mai, the longest day of the year and the National Day of Norway. The picnic will begin at 6:00 p.m., Sunday afternoon, at Summerdale Park near Corvallis. Tired Iron Club members are especially invited as well as any one interested in Scandinavian culture. The Lodge will furnish vikings as well as drinks. Accompanying dishes and desserts can be contributed by attendees to compliment the meal. Any questions, contact Jackie at 961-4538.
