Bitterroot Star

Summer Concert Series
2021-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Stevensville United Methodist Church, 216 College, Stevensville
Join us for a Summer Concert Series in Stevensville of LIVE professional performances. June 11: Violin through the Ages (Outdoors), July 9: A Grand Night for Singing (Outdoors), and August 13: The Joys of Chamber Music with a special performance from UM Music School Faculty (Indoors). Open to everyone, bring your family and friends, and for the outdoor venues, a lawn chair and your snacks. Music begins at 7:00 PM at The United Methodist Church, 216 College Street, Stevensville. The events are free. Any goodwill donations will support the Sapphire Early Learning Center opening in the fall.

MAPS course - DIGITAL ART & DESIGN
2021-07-12 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-14 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-16 13:00 - 16:00 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
OPEN TO: 8th – 12th grade students
DATES: June 12th to July 16th
DAYS: Every day
TIMES: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Do you take pictures? Do you wish you could tweak or edit them in cool ways? Well then this class is for you! This MAPS week-long course will help you gain digital design skills by learning Adobe Photoshop, one of the leading tools used by photographers, graphic designers, and digital artists.

Better Breathers Club
2021-07-13 10:45 - 12:15 | Outside the Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State Street, Hamilton, 59840
An American Lung Association Support Group for Individuals with Lung Disease. It is an in-person support group for individuals with chronic lung disease including COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and lung cancer.

National Artists paint Bitter Root Land Trust areas
2021-07-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Bitterroot Frames & Fine Art Gallery, 1047 north Hwy 93, Victor
20 nationally known artists will be painting around the valley the week of July 12 culminating in an exhibition & sale at Bitterroot Frames & Fine Art Gallery and benefiting the Bitter Root Land Trust. Artists from as far away as the Carolinas, Texas, New Mexico, California & Washington will paint the historic barns and beautiful rivers to preserve in paintings their depictions of the valley’s treasurers. A portion of the sale of each painting the evening of Thursday, July 15 will go to the Bitter Root Land Trust.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
2021-07-19 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.

Intro to MAPS
2021-07-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-22 13:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-23 13:00 - 16:00 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
OPEN TO: 8th – 12th grade students
DATES: July 19th to July 23rd
DAYS: Every day
TIMES: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Have you ever wondered what “Media Arts” actually means? Are you curious about MAPS and what we teach? If so, then this is the class for you! You will explore all of this and more through creative projects facilitated by different instructors.

FREE MAPS Media Institute In-person Class: Adobe After Effects Awesomeness!
2021-07-19 13:00 - 2021-07-23 16:00 | MAPS Media Institute, 515 Madison, Hamilton, 59840
MEDIA: Adobe After Effects Awesomeness!
OPEN TO: 8th – 12th grade students
DATES: July 19th to July 23rd
DAYS: Every day
TIMES: 1:00PM – 4:00PM
In this 5 day class, students will: be introduced to Adobe After Effects (AE) – one of the most used animation and visual effects programs, learn to bring motion graphics to “life”, learn and apply the principles of animation, explore special effects and create a series of video clips showcasing their new skills!

North Valley Public Library Board Meeting
2021-07-21 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, July 21 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.

Western Agricultural Research Center Field Day
2021-07-29 16:30 - 20:00 | 580 Quast Lane, 580 Quast Lane, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
Thursday, July 29th from 4:30-8PM is our 2021 Field Day at Western Agricultural Research Center, 580 Quast Lane in Corvallis. This annual event will showcase the numerous research projects from dwarf sour cherries to edible lupines to using livestock for weed control to bitter apples for cider makers.

As a leading horticultural research facility in Montana, we thrilled to invite our fellow agricultural growers, legislators and those that love learning more about our work. There’ll also be vendors showing different ways to add value to crops that can be grown at home or commercially. We will provide burgers, beverages & special Big Dipper ice cream made with our berries. We’ll also provide a farm tour with opportunities to connect with our staff and other local growers to ask questions & share ideas.

For more information, please email Kierstin Schmitt at kierstin.schmitt@montana.edu or call 406-961-3025.

‘2nd Time Around’ Jewelry Sale
2021-07-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, 59840
Whether you’re looking for a classic vintage look or new glam designs, the Bitter Root Humane Association “2nd Time Around Jewelry Sale” has what you’re looking for and more! BRHA invites you to join us on Saturday, July 31st at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds Floral Building, Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 9am to 2pm for our fantastic, much awaited sale.

Donations from our generous supporters include all forms of jewelry including vintage delights, precious gems, beautiful costume bling along with other jewelry related items, jewelry boxes, clocks & accessories. If you’re looking for wearable baubles, beautiful gifts or items to repurpose this event is for you with treasures for everyone!

Did you know that the Bitter Root Humane Association has been serving our community since 1972? All proceeds from the sale will go towards helping BRHA continue to care for all the homeless pets that come through our doors! For more information text, call or email Michele at (406) 210-1375 or mycraig@yahoo.com

Laundry Love Hamilton Free Laundry
2021-08-02 | 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.

Stevensville Garden Club
2021-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | MT, United States
On Wednesday, August 4, at 1pm the Stevensville Garden Club will meet at the Kootenai Creek Clubhouse, 43 Clubhouse Way. Club member and Flower Show Judge Emeritus JoAnne Gibbons will be presenting an interesting program on Ikebana, Japanese flower arranging, and how it differs from western floral design. This ancient art was developed by Buddhist priests in Japan in the 6th century.
Please call Colleen at 273-3973 for more info.

Model trains running
2021-08-06 17:00 - 19:00, 2021-08-07 13:00 - 16:00 | MT, United States
The model train display will be running during the Creamery Picnic, August 6-7. On Friday they’ll run from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the basement of the Kohl Building behind Valley Drug.

Tired Iron Club
2021-08-06 18:30 - 19:00 | MT, United States
The Tired Iron Club will meet Friday, August 6 at 6 p.m. at the Sperrys’ farm. There will be a special guest speaker, Jim McDonald, FAIA, historical architect. Jim will give a presentation on Frank Lloyd Wright in the Bitterroot and pioneer towns of the valley. The address is 807 Od Corvallis Road Corvallis. The easiest way to get there is from Eastside Hwy. Turn west on Hawker Lane, travel west until you are in their front yard. Family and friends are always welcome. Bring a chair and a snack to share.

Creamery Picnic pancake breakfast
2021-08-07 07:00 - 11:00 | MT, United States
The public is invited to the Creamery Picnic Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, August 7, prior to the Parade. The Stevensville Masonic Lodge is offering its annual Pancake Breakfast from 7:00 – 11:00 am at the Lodge on 3rd and Church Streets (one block off Main Street at the stop sign.) Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice, coffee and milk for $8/Adult and $4/Kids 12 and under. Proceeds support elementary reading programs in local schools

Robert’s Run
2021-08-07 08:00 - 23:30 | Hamilton High School, 327 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, 59840
5k and 1 mile run/walk @ Hamilton HS
5k: 8 am 1 mile: 9:30am
NOT A RUNNER OR WALKER?
Then Play Like Robert! Choose any activity such as fish, camp, garden, read, cook, bike, golf, travel, etc. Let’s be active for a good cause!
Robert’s Run exists to remember Robert A. Leonardi and raise money for children’s education and play.
We want people to be active, whatever that may be, with joy and heart for Robert. The event is about being with your kids and family-not being bystanders in life. Lose the technology, be active, and make memories with friends and family.
We appreciate you participating however you can to honor Robert.
SIGN UP: www.runsignup.com/robertsrunmt
**Robert A. Leonardi funds have contributed to:

Wings of Fire series plus many more books in Daly Elementary Library
Daly Elementary playground equipment: 3 tetherball courts, 2 basketball hoops
Daly Elementary gym equipment: scoreboard
Hamilton Middle School playground equipment: 2 basketball hoops
RAL Trail project: safe pedestrian and bicycle connector between Hamilton’s golf course and Big Corral roads. RAL

Alley Bourbon @ Corvallis Tavern Saturday Night!
2021-08-07 20:30 - 23:55 | Corvallis Tavern, 1015 Main St, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
This Saturday @ 8:30 @ Corvallis Tavern
Alley Bourbon will be cranking out southern rock until past midnight!

See your favorite bartenders and spend a great evening of music and beer!

Benefit concert
2021-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | MT, United States
THE BELLAMY BROTHERS in concert. The Bitterroot Bash with the Bellamy Brothers benefiting the LifeGuard Group and The LifeHouse, fighting to end human trafficking. August 8th, 7pm at the Darby rodeo grounds. Tickets available on Eventbrite or events The LifeGuard Group on FaceBook.

Hamilton school board meeting
2021-08-10 18:30 - 19:30 | MT, United States
Regular Board Meeting and Final Budget Hearing
Tuesday – August 10, 2021
6:30 p.m. – Room 13 Washington Elementary
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.
Limited space for public attendance will be provided at the District Office.
Please be prepared to wear face masks and/or social distance as requested.
You are encouraged to join the meeting at:https://www.facebook.com/HamiltonSchoolDistrict3

BRHA board meeting
2021-08-11 17:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
The Bitter Root Humane Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 5:00 pm in the Bouilla Restaurant meeting room, 111 S 3rd Street, Hamilton, MT. The public is welcome to attend, seating is limited.

Bitter Root Water Forum activities
2021-08-12 16:00 - 19:00 | MT, United States
Higherground Pint Night
Thursday, August 12th 4-7pm
Raise a pint with the Bitter Root Water Forum at the Higherground Brewery from 4 – 7 pm on Thursday, August 12th, in support of the Bitterroot River Clean Up (Saturday, August 14th).
A portion of the proceeds for each beer sold goes towards working for clean water in the Bitterroot!

RUN FOR THE RIVER 5K: Friday, August 13th 6-9 pm
Join the Bitter Root Water Forum for the family-friendly Run for the River 5K on Friday, August 13th! This run/walk begins at 7pm and follows a scenic trail course beginning and ending at the River Park in Hamilton.
Run registration is $40, and includes a Bitter Root Water Forum Hydro Flask.
More info and registration at: http://www.brwaterforum.org/events

BITTERROOT RIVER CLEAN-UP: Saturday, August 14th 5-8 pm
Support the health of the Bitterroot River by volunteering with the Bitter Root Water Forum for the Bitterroot River Clean-Up on Saturday, August 14th! Volunteers can sign-up in advance for stretches covering all 155 miles of the river from Sula and Painted Rocks to the confluence at the Clark Fork in Missoula.
Clean up on your schedule and join for trash drop off and Riverfest between 5-8pm at Hamilton’s Kiwanis River Park. Live music from Pinegrass and local food trucks. Fun prizes will be awarded at 7:30pm.
More information and to sign up at: http://www.brwaterforum.org/events
