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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!)
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
