Bitterroot Star

Back Country Horsemen
2021-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | MT, United States
Bitter Root Back Country Horsemen host their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 16th at the Corvallis School Cafeteria on Eastside Highway in Corvallis. Members and guests can socialize from 6:30-7:00 p.m. The meeting runs from 7-8:30 p.m. Provide your own dinner if you choose to, as there is no potluck. Members do not need to own a horse or mule to be part of our group. Several of our volunteers hike to clear trails and there are many jobs that we do for the community that don’t require an equine partner. 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).

DivorceCare
2021-09-15 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.”

Soul Suppers
2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Stevensville Senior Center, 100 Mission St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Soul Suppers in Stevensville served every Wednesday! Free home cooked meals with a message served every Wed. evening at 6 p.m. 100 Mission St. For more information, contact Corey at (406) 214-8708.

North Valley Public Library Board Meeting
2021-09-15 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, September 15 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.

RCEDA
2021-09-15 02:15 - 16:00 | Ravalli County Economic Development Authority, 274 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
The Ravalli County Economic Development Authority Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 2:15 p.m. A meeting of the RCEDA Board will follow at 3:00 p.m. These meetings will take place at the RCEDA Conference Room located at 274 Old Corvallis Road in Hamilton. Both meetings are open to the public.

Stevensville school board meeting
2021-09-14 19:00 - 20:00 | MT, United States
The Stevensville School Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. in the Stevensville Music Center Choir Room.

Square Dancing
2021-09-12 15:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-05 15:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
Square Dancing this fall! The Solo Stars based at the Lolo Dance Center will hold dances on the 1st and 3rd Sundays starting in September. The Boots & Calico Square Dance Club of Hamilton will start its season holding dances on the 2nd and 4th Sundays starting on October 10th.
All dances for both Clubs will be on Sundays, 3-5 beginner lessons and dancing from 5-7 PM. Round dancing will be to CD’s. All dances will be $7 and masks are optional.
For more info on these Sunday Square Dances, call Dee Casey (Solo Stars), 218-8179 or Boots & Calico: Ray Dunbar 370-4414 or Kathy Finney 360-5034.

Travelers’ Rest State Park Fall Programs
2021-09-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-11 11:00 - 16:00 | MT, United States
Travelers’ Rest State Park will reduce its hours slightly for the fall and winter season beginning September 1. The park also has a variety of special weekend and evening programs lined up for the fall.

From Sept. 1-May 1, 2022, the park gates will be open to vehicles from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Pedestrian entrances are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. In September the visitor center will be open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. seven days a week and will host a variety of fall activities and interpretive programs.

Fall programs at Traveler’s Rest include:

• Sept. 11, 25 and Oct. 9, 23 (11 a.m.): Trekker Kids programs, which include activities perfect for families.
• Sept. 11 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.) & 12 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.): Commemorate the 1805 Lewis & Clark Expedition camping at Travelers’ Rest with guest speakers, activities, and programs.
• Sept. 22 (6 p.m.): Join a fall equinox walk around the state park.
• Sept. 25 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Celebrate Public Lands Day at Travelers’ Rest by volunteering
and working to improve park lands.

Visit the website of the state park’s friends group, Travelers’ Rest Connection, for a list of upcoming events and programs, at www.travelersrest.org or follow the Travelers’ Rest Facebook page: facebook.com/TravelersRestStatePark/.

Starting October 1, the visitor center will be open Wednesday through Sunday only. To see a full list of hours, visit fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/travelers-rest. For more information, please call the Travelers’ Rest Visitor Center at 406-273-4253.

Placemaking: Creative Writing Workshop
2021-09-11 09:30 - 18:30 | Como Orchards, 469 Bunkhouse Rd., Darby, MT, 59829, United States
Join us for a day of guided writing, walking, and connecting with nature and creative community.

About this event

Immersed in this tranquil environment, you will gather valuable knowledge and inspiration from expert botanists, writers, artists, somatic movement practitioners, and architects.
Together we will explore what Creative Placemaking means through exploring native flora and fauna, embodiment practices, architectural history, Indigenous storytelling, and putting pen to paper in our writing sessions.
Schedule
9:30 a.m. welcome tea and coffee
Placemaking introduction
Walking the land
Writing with native plants
Catered Local Organic Lunch provided by Cultivating Connections
Indigenous traditions
Creative writing and art
Reading, sharing, and close
In addition at 6:30 p.m. (Open to the public.) Potluck, presentation and Q&A “Frank Lloyd Wright in the Bitterroots” with Ayad Rahmani, Professor of Architecture at Washington State University / $20 suggested separate donation (60 min.)
Como Orchards is a 250 acre ranch in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana, the ancestral home of the Salish people. As a young architect, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a community here for “noted savants” to connect to, and be inspired by, the land. A mix of cattle grazed prairie land, apple orchard, timber, and meadows, Como Orchards invites you to dangle your feet in a cool mountain stream and connect to the wild.
Local discount available and scholarships. Please write organizer with any questions. Thank you!

Home Buyer Education Class
2021-09-11 08:30 - 18:00 | MT, United States
The Bitter Root RC&D will hold its next Home Buyer Education class on Saturday, September 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To request a registration package and reserve your place, email Angie at bitterrootrcd@cybernet1.com or call her at 406-363-5450. The cost is $75 per household (up to 2 participants). Full and partial scholarships are available. Space is limited.
Attendees must attend the entire session and participate in a one-on-one intake and financial counseling session prior to the class to qualify for the course certificate. This fulfills the education requirement of government insured or funded loans such as VA, FHA, MT Housing, NeighborWorks-MT, USDA Rural Direct and Guarantee, etc.
All registrations for the September class must be received by 3 p.m. on August 26; this includes the completed paperwork and payment. The one-on-one counseling sessions are scheduled as registrations are completed.

Women Only - Introduction to Defensive Handguns
2021-09-11 08:30 - 17:00, 2021-08-28 08:30 - 17:00 | Whittecar Rifle & Pistol Range, 578 Blodgett View Drive, Hamilton Mt, 59840
August 28 & September 11 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 . 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.

Golf Scramble to benefit LifeGuard Group
2021-09-10 | MT, United States
The 4th annual LifeGuard Group Golf Scramble will be held Friday, September 10 at the Hamilton Golf Course. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a shot gun start at 10 a.m. Teams are welcome to sign up by calling Carson at 406-396-5053 or go to the LifeGuard Group facebook page.
Human trafficking is the fastest growing crime with an estimated 40.3 million individuals being sexually exploited globally and 2 million being exploited in the United States. Along with that, every hour, 34 more individuals enter the life of human trafficking. The LifeGuard Group is made up of experts that are committed to providing an aggressive and comprehensive approach to fight human trafficking. The groups works to respond, rescue, restore and revive in order to bring a survivor full circle and back onto his/her feet. The LifeGuard Group has recently obtained property in the Bitterroot for a safe house where they are able to give survivors of human trafficking a place to be rehabilitated. All the profits from the golf tournament will go towards making this safe place a reality.

Bitterroot Heritage Civic Group
2021-09-09 18:15 - 19:00 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot Heritage Civic Group, formerly called the South Valley Civic Group, has reorganized. We are looking for new members and volunteers. Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:15 pm at the Darby Library. Please join us.

Potluck to honor Bridget Dolan
2021-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Victor Park, 5th Ave & Tudor Street, Victor, 59875
Rub elbows with a rock star!

If you know Bridget, you know her to be outrageous, funny, passionate, and just a pure joy to be around. She has contributed so incredibly much to Ravalli Dems that we want to celebrate this amazing lady and say thanks, and would love to have you join us.
Even if you don’t know her, you’re certain to have a great time and meet interesting folks.
Please join us for this free, Miles of Smiles special event!

Prepping your Garden/Field for Winter with Leon Stangl
2021-09-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Homestead Organics Farm, 175 Skalkaho Hwy, Hamilton, 59840
Join us for this Building a Stronger Bitterroot event at Cultivating Connections with guest speaker and Bitterroot Farmer Leon Stangl.
Leon will share what he has learned about building healthy soils in the Bitterroot Valley to promote moisture retention, and create greater biodiversity. He also will encourage you to think differently about weeds. In the long haul he wants to save you time, money and labor while increasing your yields with ecologically responsible methods.
Bring Your Questions! Some of the topics he can address: soil structure, soil fertility, composting, use of redworms, irrigation solutions, pest management, pasture viability, season extenders, livestock, fencing, growing vegetables, berries and medicinal herbs.
See you there.
-Bristol, Cobey, and Laura- the Building A Stronger Bitterroot Team
Building A Stronger Bitterroot is a way for us to gather as a community, share knowledge, build our collective capacity, and move our valley forward toward a more resilient future
More about our Speaker, Leon Stangl: Leon grew up in northwest Iowa and actively participated on a large farm; helping to raise hogs, cattle, chickens, as well as grow commodity crops. In that time he learned to fix just about anything with a screwdriver and a pair of pliers, weld, operate machinery and problem solve. Since living in Montana he has been a forest service firefighter, fly fishing guide, landscaping crew manager, computer systems operator, horse ranch manager, and farm manager at a seed company. He started his own farming business in 2005. He has over 45 years of experience growing produce and raising livestock. Since 2016 he has been teaching classes on how to grow a successful garden in the Bitterroot Valley. Leon has been encouraged to use his skills to help others find successful and practical ways to grow food and manage lands. He emphasizes sustainable methods to build soil, retain moisture and optimize production.

Dunk (the Mayor) for Pets
2021-09-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, 59840
Ever wish you could “dunk” a politician? Well, here’s your chance and you can help raise funds for the Bitter Root Humane Association at the same time!
All the action happens on the grounds of the Ravalli County Fair (usually by the grandstands)
on Friday, September 3rd – 3pm to 5pm. Chances to see the Mayor swim only cost $2 for one ball or 3 balls for $5 and you can “dunk” him as many times as you want! Come join the fun as Hamilton’s Mayor Dominic Farrenkopf takes the dunks for critters at our Ravalli County Fair.

Pachyderm Club
2021-09-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, September 3 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be State Senator Theresa Manzella. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Writing with Grief at Tamarack Grief Resource Center
2021-09-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center, 405 S. 1st St. West, Missoula, 59801
Writing can provide relief, perspective, healing and reflection. Join Tamarack Grief Resource Center for an hour-long session experimenting with writing prompts. Learn to use writing effectively on your own. This event is for teens and adults. Please register as space is limited.

Workshop led by Jake Hansen, PCLC, TGRC counselor (and former UM Writing Coach!)

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry
2021-09-02 | 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.

Poetry Reading & Garden Party
2021-08-30 17:15 - 18:30 | Tamarack Grief Resource Center, 405 S. 1st St. West, Missoula, 59801
Join Tamarack Grief Resource Center & poet Gillian Kessler for a poetry reading in the TGRC garden. RSVP today. Space is limited! Gillian Kessler’s new book Ash in a Tree has been lauded by many: “Wryly funny and infinitely wise, Ash in the Tree is an intimate portrait of the life-cherishing power of grief, from sharing a perfect cocktail with one’s 84-year-old mother to a ‘lemon and cement, roses and exhaust’-scented commute. “When is it long enough/to have lived long enough?” Kessler asks in one poem, offering ‘forgiveness/that’s not accusatory’ in another. Like grace, the reader leaves wishing only for more.” -Jeremy Smith, author of Breaking and Entering

Book Signing and Reading
2021-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mary’s Mission & Museum, 315 Charlos St., Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet five authors of local history for a book signing on Friday, August 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Mary’s Chapel. Authors Jane Lambert, Jim Harmon, Bill Turner, Larry Strate and Rosie Bosse will do a short reading from their books.
St. Mary’s Gift Shop is located at 315 Charlos Street in Stevensville. Call 406-777-5734 for more information.

Civic Club meeting
2021-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Kodiak Jax, 514 Main St, Stevensville, 59870
The Stevensville Civic Club will hold a Creamery Picnic wrap-up meeting on Thursday, August 26 at 6 p.m. at Kodiak Jax. This meeting is for Civic Club members and volunteers to talk about what went well this year and what might be improved for next year. Pizza will be served. To RSVP or for more information contact Liz Cook, Civic Club President, at 880-2007.

Lutheran preschool BBQ
2021-08-26 17:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
Our Savior Lutheran Preschool is throwing a BBQ! To celebrate the start of preschool, the Church invites registered students and their families—as well as families interested in registering—to enjoy hamburgers and hotdogs and all that good stuff. On Thursday, August 26, come from 5-7pm to check out the school while children play and meet new friends while someone else runs the grill. Dinner is served at 6pm.
Stevensville’s Our Savior Lutheran Preschool classes begin September 7 for three-year-olds and September 8 for fours. Parents may call 777-5625 weekday mornings Monday-Thursday for information or call Joyce Andrade anytime at 369-2536.
Our Savior’s early childhood program is designed to develop socialization and basic skills in boys and girls, ages three through five. Games, songs, books, playtime, projects, and activities, promote skills, relationships, and a hunger for learning. The children interact with new people and new activities that lead to being ready for kindergarten. Best of all, they will find what they are craving—new experiences, new ideas, and new friends.
Our Savior, affiliated with the Lutheran Church––Missouri Synod, is located at 184 Pine Hollow Road, south of Stevensville off the Eastside Highway. Proceeding past Burnt Fork Market and beyond Burnt Fork Veterinary Clinic, at the curve, turn east onto Pine Hollow Road. Cross the tracks and the canal, and Our Savior will be on your left, marked by three crosses.

Stevensville High School Registration
2021-08-26 08:30 - 15:30, 2021-08-25 08:30 - 15:30, 2021-08-24 08:30 - 15:30 | MT, United States
High school registration for Stevensville High School will be August 24, 25, and 26 (8:30am-3:30pm). Freshman and Sophomores registration will be August 24, Juniors and Seniors registration will be August 25 and if a student misses coming in on designated days, they may register on August 26. New students need immunizations, birth certificate and transcript when registering. Current students check your schedules in Infinite Campus. If schedules need to change, students should report to the high school office on their designated grade day.
