FREE: MAPS Media Institute Class - Design
2021-12-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-09 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-15 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-22 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-23 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
2021-12-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-09 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-15 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-16 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-22 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
2021-12-08 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-12-15 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.”

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 .

FREE: MAPS Media Institute Class - Filmmaking
2021-12-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-21 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
2021-12-13 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-14 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-20 16:30 - 18:30, 2021-12-21 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.

Hamilton school district meetings
2021-12-14 18:30 - 19:30 | MT, United States
Governance Committee Meeting Monday – November 29, 2021, 12:00 p.m.District Office Board Room
The Committee will be reviewing goals and policies. The Board Committee will be conducting this meeting with live participation

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday – December 14, 2021, 6:30 p.m.Washington Elementary, Room 13
The Board will be conducting this meeting with live participation. In addition to meeting in person, the District will broadcast the meeting via ZOOM and LIVE on the HSD#3 Facebook page. You are encouraged to join the meeting at:https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonSchoolDistrict3

Regular Board Meeting Tuesday – January 11, 2022, 6:30 p.m.Washington Elementary, Room 13
The Board will be conducting this meeting with live participation. In addition to meeting in person, the District will broadcast the meeting via ZOOM and LIVE on the HSD#3 Facebook page. You are encouraged to join the meeting at: https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonSchoolDistrict3

Back Country Horsemen
2021-12-16 19:00 - 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, December 16th, at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. The meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. There will be no potluck, but you are welcome to bring your own dinner and socialize between 6:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be a representative from the Wind River Bear Institute who will describe their work with the public to deter bear aid in that effort. All members will be eligible to participate in the raffle drawing for many amazing gifts. That includes members that join Thursday night. For more information, please call Gene at 208-310-6326 or check out the website at www.bchmt.org/bitterroot. Find us on Facebook at: Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen (BR BCH).

Pachyderm Club
2021-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, December 17 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. This will be the Christmas Lunch and white elephant gift exchange so come and enjoy some Christmas cheer. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Drive Through Bethlehem
2021-12-17 18:00 - 20:30 | Crossroads Church, 1297 Meridian Rd., Victor, MT, 59875
Ancient Town Coming to Bitterroot Valley
December 2021 – In addition to Lolo, Florence, Stevensville, Victor, Hamilton and Darby, motorists traveling through the Bitterroot Valley on Friday evening, December 17 from 6 to 8:30 PM will be able to drive through another slightly more temporary destination: the little town of Bethlehem of more than 2,000 years ago.
Just in time for the Christmas season, the folks at Crossroads Church invite you to experience their 2nd annual “Drive Through Bethlehem” event, a mobile celebration and retelling of the Greatest Story Ever Told.
Without leaving your own vehicle – and with a cup of hot cocoa in hand – you and your family can drive through the recreated town of Bethlehem where you’ll see a series of tableaus featuring a live nativity and hear the Christmas story on your car speakers. This FREE event is open to the public and all are invited!
Located at 1297 Meridian in Victor, Crossroads Church (“Loving God. Loving Others.”) is a Bible-based, non-denominational church under the leadership and teaching of Lead Pastor, David Flug.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
2021-12-20 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.

Lions Club
2021-12-21 | 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/.
