North Valley Pachyderm Club
2018-05-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, May 18 at 12 noon at The Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speakers will be County Commissioners Greg Chilcott and Jeff Burrows. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Seedling & Plant Exchange
2018-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 | O’Hara Commons, 111 S. 4th Street, Hamilton, 59840
You’re invited to a Seedling and Plant Exchange on Saturday, May 19 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.at the O’Hara Commons in Hamilton. Save those perennials you have divided this spring and all of your remaining seedlings for this Plant Exchange. Really, you can bring any garden related items: tools, books, a hat that doesn’t fit, houseplants, etc. Open to all! More information at: www.theoharacommons.org. or 369-6451.

Saturday Learning Adventure Series
2018-05-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Saturday Learning Adventure Series will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Musuem. Reduce, reuse, recycle, and save the Truffula Tree! Make your own Truffula Tree based on “The Lorax” story by Dr. Seuss. Learn the importance of preserving our natural environment through recycling and repurposing old things into something new! The event is free.

Open house & tack sale
2018-05-19 10:00 - 15:00 | Western Montana Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation, 1252 Willow Creek Road, Corvallis, Montana
Western Montana Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation invites the community to its spring Open House and Tack Sale on Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. In addition to selling tack and other merchandise, there will be a Pick A Prize raffle of donated items including two autographed Tony Stromberg books. There will be demonstrations of liberty horse handling, equine manners demonstrated on WMERR horses, saddle fitting, and a presentation by a local veterinarian. For the kids, Parsons Ponies will provide pony rides and there will be cowboy roping demonstrations. Bring your horses for their annual brand inspection on site. WMERR is located at 1252 Willow Creek Road, Corvallis. For more information contact Barb Harriott, 531-9238 or montanabarbharriott@gmail.com.

Trivia Contest
2018-05-19 15:00 - 16:30 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Come to the North Valley Public Library in Stevensville to test your trivia skills and compete for glory. The North Valley Public Library will host a team trivia competition in the Community Room of the Stevensville Library Saturday, May 19, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Teams consist of 2-6 people. Registration before May 19 is required for this event. The trivia competition consists of four rounds of 10 questions. Each round has a separate theme with questions ranging in difficulty. Bring your family and friends to enjoy this friendly competition at your local Library. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Rotary Club
2018-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 | BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N 1st St., Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Hamilton Rotary Club member Jean Driescher will be speaking at the next meetingof the Hamilton Rotary Club, on Monday, May 21, at 12 noon at BJ’s Restaurant, 900 N. 1stin Hamilton. She will be addressing the issue of “Youth Voice.” The meeting is open to the public. For further Rotary Club information, call 363-2960.

Bitterroot Audubon
2018-05-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, Wildfowl Lane, Stevensville
Bitterroot Audubon’s will meet Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m.. at the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Visitors’ Center on Wildfowl Lane north of Stevensville. The meeting will feature “The Difficulty of Becoming a Breeding Osprey,” a presentation on ospreys in the Bitterroot and Missoula valleys by Rob Domenech and Adam Shreading of the Raptor View Research Institute. Rob and Adam have been studying ospreys in our area since 2006, and have most recently been placing satellite GPS units on ospreys to enable real-time tracking of osprey migration to and from Mexico, Central America and the Gulf Coast. They have also discovered that becoming a breeding osprey is a difficult, time-consuming process. Their results should be fascinating for anyone interested in these magnificent fish-eating raptors. The presentation is free, and the public is invited. Contact Kay Fulton (360-8664) for more information.

Republican Women
2018-05-22 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 22 at 11:30 a.m. at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Guest speaker will be Jim Bailey, Justice of the Peace Dept. 2.

Fly fishing clinics
2018-05-23 18:00 - 20:30 | Corvallis Middle School Cafeteria, 1045 Main St, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
Fly fishing introduction and instruction designed for beginning and intermediate fly fishers will be held on the first four Wednesdays in May (2, 9, 16, 23) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Corvallis Middle School Cafeteria. Sign up at Freestone Fly Shop or Chuck Stranahan’s Fly Shop. The registration fee is $50 for non-members and $35 for members of Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot or Trout Unlimited. The clinic is sponsored by Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot and Trout Unlimited. Membership for balance of the year in both organizations included in the registration fee. For further information call Ria Overholt, 369-2213.

Giant Vegetable Challenge
2018-05-24 18:30 - 19:30 | MT, United States
The Extension Service will sponsor a Giant Vegetable Challenge kick-off on Thursday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Moeller’s Nursery. Plant a giant cabbage or pumpkin to enter at the 2018 Ravalli County Fair. Come learn from Patrick Mangan, MSU Extension Agent, how to plant and care for your giant vegetable this summer. Learn from Katelyn Andersen, MSU Extension Agent, how to engage in the 4-H program! This is a free event open to anyone and everyone. All supplies – seeds, soil and cup – to plant at home provided. For more information contact MSU/Ravalli Extension at 375-6611.

Let't Talk series
2018-05-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93, Stevensville
The Ravalli County Democratic Central Committee is sponsoring a series of lunch presentations on issues that matter to Ravalli County residents on the last Fridays of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frontier Café, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. This Friday, May 25, come meet Lindsay Stover, Democratic candidate for County Commissioner for District 1. All are welcome. Margaret Gorski, (406-552-2072), candidate for HD 88, will moderate the discussion.

Dance performance
2018-05-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center, Victor, MT, United States
“Take a Trip” with River Street Dance theater is the theme of this spring’s concert at the Mary Stuart Rogers Performing Arts Center at the Victor School on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. The dancers will be presenting Mexican and Chinese dances as well as American jazz and a dance to a 16th century piece played by Yo-Yo Ma. Tickets are adults $8, seniors $6, students $4. Call 363-1203 for more information.

Learning Adventure Series
2018-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
Create colorful rock mushrooms to decorate your windowsill or your garden on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. Let your inner artist repurpose river rocks into painted mushrooms to place around your home environment! The event is free. Call 363-3338 for more information.

Priest Park cleanup
2018-05-26 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Mary’s Mission & Museum, 315 Charlos St., Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
You’re invited to join in on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a day of volunteer fun and work. Volunteers plan on cleaning up the garden, the picnic area and the grounds. Bring your rake, shovel, broom, other gardening tools i.e. Weed Wackers, to help make Priest Park look beautiful. Make it a family day bring a picnic lunch, a frisbee and enjoy the park. For more information call Phyllis at 916-296-3435.

Memorial Day Dinner
2018-05-28 11:30 - 13:30 | Florence Carlton Community Church, Old Hwy 93, Florence
The 62nd Annual Memorial Day Service and Dinner will take place on Monday, May 28 at the Fellowship Hall at Florence Carlton Community Church.The public is invited to join in honoring our Military with a Flag Raising Ceremony at 11 a.m. The dinner will be served from 11:30 to 1:30. Menu will include turkey, mashed potatoes,gravy, stuffing, vegetables, rolls,and homemade pie! Cost is $7.00 for adults. $4.00 under 12 years old. All proceeds go towards local needs and church missions.

Victor Heritage Museum opens
2018-05-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Victor Heritage Museum, Main & Blake, Victor, MT, United States
The Victor Heritage Museum will be opening its doors for the Summer Season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Thereafter, the museum will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. The theme this year is Mining Memories. The museum is located on the corner of Main Street & Blake Street in Victor, 642-3997.

Noxious weed presentation
2018-05-29 14:00 - 16:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Land overrun by weeds? Learn how to identify and control weeds using an integrated weed management plan, including biological controls for acreages and gardens.If you do not want certain plants in your garden, come to this free information session to find out how to identify and eradicate them from your property, presented by Christy Schram from the Ravalli County Weed District on Tuesday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at the North Valley Public Library, 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 777-5061 or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Coffee with a Cop
2018-05-31 10:00 - 11:30 | Stevensville Town Hall, 206 Buck, Stevensville
Come have Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, May 31 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Stevensville Town Hall, 206 Buck. Drop by and have a cup of coffee and a donut with Stevensville’s Police Chaplain, Everett Headley. No agenda, no speeches just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know your local law enforcement who protect and serve you every day.

Lone Rock Park board
2018-05-31 18:00 - 19:00 | 1064 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville, Montana, 59870
Lone Rock Park board will meet Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 1064 Three Mile Creek Road. Public welcome. For info call Colleen, 777-3710.

Book signing
2018-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
A book signing with Dale Burk, author of “A Brush With A Wild Thing or Two in Montana” will be held Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford, Hamilton. This is a book tapping the pulse beat of a life spent in the wilds of Montana in which the author recounts many of his encounters or “brushes” with wild things – wildlife, the landscape, trout, wild land and wild rivers and sometimes wild people, plus, literally, life and death – and how they all shaped his work as a writer. Call 363-3338 for more information.

Artists Studio Tour
2018-06-01 10:30 - 2018-06-03 18:00 | MT
An Artist’s Studio Tour sponsored by Artists Along the Bitterroot will take placeon Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 1-3 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. On these days, 21 artists working in a wide range of mediums open their studios to visitors of all ages. The free tour provides the unique opportunity to explore an artist’s workspace and learn more about their tools and sources of inspiration. And of course, to purchase the piece that calls to you and take home the story of the artwork and the experience of the studio as well. For map and more information go to artistsalongthebitterroot.com.

Music at library
2018-06-01 18:00 - 19:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Come hear Tim Hunter’s exciting banjo performance at the North Valley Public library in Stevensville on Friday, June 1 at 6 p.m.Tim Hunter is a regular member of the Bittergrass String Band and has a long fascination with banjos and their history.Tim has five banjos, some that he has made himself including an early American Gourd Banjo. While playing a great variety of music, Tim talks about the different banjos, as the audience compares the sounds and effects.It’s hard to imagine another banjo artist in the Bitterroot who combines the same deep understanding of the banjo with great performance. North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. The Library enriches lives through free resources for learning, fun, and opportunity. For more information, call 777-5061or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Saturday Bingo
2018-06-02 12:00 - 15:00 | Hamilton Senior Center, 820 N. 4th, Hamilton, Montana, 59840
Hamilton Senior Center will be hosting a Special Saturday Bingo on June 2. Doors open at 12 noon, play starts at 1 p.m. Paper cards will be used. Must be 18 to play. Call Cathy, 375-9276 for information.

Meditation Exploration
2018-06-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-06-19 18:30 - 20:30, 2018-07-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton, Montana, 59840
Experience meditation techniques from various spiritual traditions. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. On Tuesday, April 3, Martha Piersma (of Redbird Yoga in Stevensville) will share “Celebrate Your Senses.” Each sense is a pathway that joins our outer and inner natures. The senses not only tell us what is happening in our outer worlds but also tell us what is happening in our inner world. The more awake your basic senses are like hearing, smell, taste, sight and touch, the richer your inner experience will be! By donation. For more information visit cslbitterroot.org, or contact Luanne Cathey, 830-4408, lucathey@gmail.com/.

Stevi Garden Club
2018-06-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck St., Stevensville, Montana, 59870
The Stevensville Garden Club invites the public to its monthly meetings at 1 p.m. every first Wednesday of the month at the Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville. There are interesting program topics and speakers that deal with various aspects of gardening. The April 4th program will be presented by Bitterroot Master Gardener Molly Hackett. Member Cheryl Carroll plans a workshop to prepare for the 4/27-28 flower show entry. For information, contact Colleen at 273-3973.

Radon presentation
2018-06-07 18:00 - 20:00 | North Valley Public Library, 208 Main St, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Protect your home from cancer causing radon. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year, or 58 deaths every day, as reported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Indoor radon levels in Ravalli County have predicted average levels greater than 4 pCi/L, which places them in the highest level of concern according to the EPA. Come to the North Valley Library Community Room in Stevensville on Thursday, June 7 at 6 p.m. and learn simple techniques to detect radon and how to eliminate it from your home. Val DeMuro from the Ravalli County Environmental Health Department provides information such as what and where radon is, what it does, how to test for it and what can be done about it.Register for this event either on the library’s Facebook site, web page (events) or at the desk in the library.North Valley Public Library is located at 208 Main Street, Stevensville. For more information, call 406-777-5061or visit northvalleylibrary.org. All library programs are free and open to the public.

Draft Horse and Mule Club
2018-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck St., Stevensville, Montana, 59870
The Bitterroot Draft Horse and Mule Club meets every second Monday of the month at 7 pm at Community Baptist Church, 409 Buck Street, Stevensville, MT 59870. We drive everything from mini, to mule, to draft horse. Haven’t driven but would like to learn? This is the place for you to be! Don’t have a horse but would like to get involved? We always welcome help and there is always a spot on a wagon somewhere. We do rides as well and have events scheduled throughout the year! Come join us! For more information call Jasmin at 406-493-4978.

Soul Collage Workshop
2018-06-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Rd, Hamilton, Montana, 59840
Soul Collage Workshop will take place Tuesday, February 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. (2nd Tuesdays through June). Connect to your soul’s inner wisdom; create a set of cards that are your unique expression. Fee of $5/session includes all supplies; attend one or more monthly sessions. Meet at The Center for Spiritual Living, 328 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton. For more information, contact Barb Lucas, 531-5699; counselorbarb08@gmail.com; visit the website: CSLBitterroot.org or on Facebook: CSLBitterroot.
