FREE: MAPS Media Institute Class - Design
2021-12-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-02 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-09 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
Graphic Design:
Class starts October 6th, 2021
Every Wednesday & Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

The creativity of designers is everywhere you look: on the web, television, commercials, magazines, film, product packaging. However, Design is more than just appearances — it’s understanding how to communicate with and influence the audience. Learn how to create and use photography, illustrations, typography, color, 3D graphics, and animation to tell your story.

FREE: MAPS Media Institute Class - Music
2021-12-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-02 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-09 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
Music:
Class starts October 6th, 2021
Every Wednesday & Thursday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Students begin with learning the history of music and its interpretations throughout the cultures of the world. They explore the principles of sound, from the first audio recording by Thomas Edison to the latest developments in music technology. Through ear training lessons, students are taught how to actively and critically listen to all musical genres. The class explores music theory and teaches basic elements of music, including notation, scales, melody, harmony, song structure, chords, rhythms, improvisation, and various composition techniques.

DivorceCare
2021-12-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Hamilton Assembly of God, 601 W. Main, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
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, room 24. Our program runs from Sept. 15-Dec.15. 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.”

Reagan Republican Club
2021-12-02 09:00 - 10:00 | MT, United States
The Ravalli County Reagan Republican Club will meet Thursday, December 2 at 9 a.m. at Glen’s Café, Florence. There will be a no-host breakfast. You are welcome to come and join in the civil and respectful discussions. Call 369-1965 for more info.

Nativities display
2021-12-03 - 2021-12-05 | St. Mary’s Mission & Museum, 315 Charlos St., Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Historic St. Mary’s Mission and Museum will host the Nativities Around the World and Snow Globe Display on December 3, 4 and 5 during the “Stevensville Country Christmas.”
You’re invited to share your Nativities and Snow Globes in this special Christmas exhibit.
Please bring them to St. Mary’s Mission at 315 Charlos Street – Stevensville on Nov. 30, Dec. 1 or 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 777-5734 for information.

Pachyderm Club
2021-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, December 3, 2021 at noon at The Frontier Cafe; HWY 93 in Stevensville. Our guest speaker will be former State Legislator Rick Jore who will talk about the unconstitutional mandates. 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.

Community Building Workshop
2021-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Bitterroot College, 103 S 9th st, Hamilton, 59840
Free event. Saturday, Dec 4th at 1:00 PM. Everyone welcome. “Building Community in Difficult Times,” a presentation & conversation with Travis McAdam, MT Human Rights Network, on what brings people together and what pulls them apart. These are trying times. Let’s learn to work together. Location: Bitterroot College. Non-partisan. Masks, social distancing. Brought to you by Ravalli Democrats.

Bitterroot Living Nativity 2021
2021-12-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, 59840
What is Living Nativity? In 2018 a group of community members representing various local churches decided to organize a living nativity. This involves each group taking a part of the biblical account of Christ’s birth and representing it live to a viewing public. We even have live animals! The evening also includes a reception with musical entertainment and refreshments as well as a canned food drive. This years participating churches are Corvallis United Methodist Church, House of Praise in Victor, St. Francis Catholic Church in Hamilton, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Country Western Music and Dancing
2021-12-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Hamilton Eagles Lodge, 125 S. 2nd Street, Hamilton, 59840
Nashville 406 is playing at the Eagles Lodge located at 125 S. 2nd Street in Hamilton. Come dance to live country style music. Food and beverages available. $7 cover charge. Great community activity! Eagles organization supports other community organizations and services in the Bitterrroot Valley. If you are a little rusty with your dance steps, lessons are frequently offered on Wednesday evening at the Eagles, from 6 – 7:30 pm. $5 donation to the Eagles requested. Come join us & make new friends, or renew old acquaintances! For more info: 406-363-1113; or find us on FaceBook.
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Melodious Grandeur
2021-12-05 14:00 - 16:00 | First Christian Church, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Montana, 59840
A musical prelude to the events of the season will be sponsored by Chapter BV of P.E.O. at the First Christian Church of Hamilton on December 5, 2021 at 2 pm. The concert will feature Prodigy Pianist, Dannielle Cromwell, Prodigy Violinist, Lauran Roberts, and Ballerina, Catalena Alcrudo Perez. A $5 donation will help fund “Women’s Educational Scholarships” for women locally and around the world. For more information contact Jan Hinton at 406-360-2473.

Rotary Club
2021-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
On Monday, December 6, Hamilton Rotary celebrates the holidays with Christmas carols performed by Corvallis HS choral group, Chanteur. Rotary is an international service organization of over one million members that focuses it’s service and financial support on public health. Hamilton Rotary local fund raising is focused on 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.

FREE: MAPS Media Institute Class - Filmmaking
2021-12-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-14 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
Filmmaking:
Class starts October 4th, 2021
Every Monday & Tuesday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm
This action-packed, hands-on class includes a crash course in filmmaking beginning with an exploration of the history of film from the birth of silent films to the latest blockbusters. Students learn and participate in every aspect of filmmaking, beginning with story conceptualization and finishing with screenings of their films. Students also explore idea visualization, learn how to develop basic storylines into narratives and screenplays, and learn how to organize an entire film production including: assembling a cast, designating film crew responsibilities, lighting and audio techniques, camera operation, filming scene sequences, editing, and post-production processes.

FREE: MAPS Media Institute Class - New Technologies
2021-12-06 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-07 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-14 16:30 - 18:30 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
New Technologies:
Class starts October 4th, 2021
Every Monday & Tuesday, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

What are new technologies? Chances are you experience them every day! Join this class to learn things like digital animation, how to create 3D motion graphics and special effects, or design a video game.

Lions Club
2021-12-07 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
The Hamilton Lions Club meets the first and third Tuesdays at noon at BJs restaurant 900 N First Street in Hamilton. Guests and prospective members are welcome to attend. For more information check https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hamiltonmt/.

A Night of Outlaw Country @ 406 Saloon w/ DJ Doc Holiday
2021-12-10 20:00 - 23:30 | 406 Saloon, 114 N. Main St., Darby, 59829
Please join us for night of Outlaw Country w/ DJ Doc Holiday on the decks.

Gunfighter Ballads
Honk Tonk
Truckin’ Songs

21+
Free admission

Kids Shopping Day
2021-12-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Clothes Closet, S. Burnt Fork Rd, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
The Stevensville Clothes Closet (free store) will again be having the “Kids Shopping for Christmas” on Saturday, December 11 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Donations for gifts are always welcome and appreciated. Volunteers are needed for elves and wrappers. For further information, you can call Gail Fisher at 777-5694 or 369-0394.

BRHA Cookie Walk
2021-12-11 10:00 - 14:00 | MT, United States
You won’t want to miss this event…this is not your ordinary bake sale! Do yourself a favor this holiday season and skip all the fuss of baking those holiday sweet treats and waiting in long lines to buy gifts by attending this unique “Cookie Walk, Bake Sale & More” on Saturday, December 11th, hosted by the Bitter Root Humane Association.
Talented area bakers have been busy whipping up their favorite holiday cookies in every flavor, shape and size. Shoppers can tour the cookie tables and choose their favorites in any quantity (sold by the pound) and stock up on all the other individually priced sweet treats of pies, cakes, breads & candies.. and of course there will also be goodies for our four legged furry friends! To round out the event, some great gift & decorating items, including beautiful live “Christmas Red” Amaryllis plants, unusual cookie jars & tins, ornaments, candles & everlasting handmade wreaths will also be on the sale tables to treat yourself or all those lucky folks on your holiday shopping list!
New this year and a special treat, private chef Patti Ostrander will be offering her take-out “Soup & Bread” menu! Your choice of Beef-Barley-Portabella Mushroom Soup or Maple Butternut Squash Bisque will be available to purchase in 16oz and 32oz size heatproof containers and come with slices of her delicious homemade breads in heat sealed bags.
To accommodate our shoppers, this year’s event is being held at the larger and accessible City of Hamilton Bedford Building, 223 S. 2nd Street in Hamilton with elevator service to the second floor and plenty of parking available. Doors will be open 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 11th. Plan to come early for the best selection since this event has sold out early in the past four years!
All proceeds from the sale will be used by BRHA to assist animals in need throughout the coming year. For more information contact Mary at 642-3785 or email at dogmommary@aol.com .
