Bitterroot Star

Home Buyer Education Class
2021-09-11 08:30 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | 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.

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!

Travelers’ Rest State Park Fall Programs
2021-09-11 11:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

Square Dancing
2021-09-12 15:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-19 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.

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.

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.

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.

Soul Suppers
2021-09-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-09-22 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.

DivorceCare
2021-09-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-09-22 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.”

Back Country Horsemen
2021-09-16 18:30 - 20:30 | 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).

Bitterroot Climate Action Group
2021-09-16 19:00 - 20:00 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot Climate Action Group is pleased to resume a series of informational talks on locally relevant issues related to climate change with “Climate change and animal health,” a virtual talk by Scott Bovard, Missoula veterinarian. The presentation, which is co-sponsored by Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate, will be at 7 pm on September 16, 2021, over Zoom. The talk will be free and open to the public, but registration is required, using the link https://bitterrootcag.org/event-registration/ . Scott Bovard is a small animal veterinarian who has also cared for horses, camels, wild mammals (lynx and wolverines), and birds of prey. He is involved in climate change issues, as a member of the Citizens Climate Lobby, so is uniquely poised to address animal health and climate change.

The talk is part of a series of educational presentations sponsored by the Bitterroot Climate Action Group (BCAG), an organization of Bitterroot Valley residents interested in formulating responses to the problem of global warming. As part of this effort, BCAG provided matching funds for the City of Hamilton to purchase an electric vehicle charging station (to be installed at the Bedford Building) and donated ten HEPA filter units to the Burnt Fork Manor, to help vulnerable residents to cope with wildfire smoke. For more information, interested people can visit the web site (bitterrootcag.org), facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/bitterrootcag/), or email the group (BitterrootCAG@gmail.com) to get on the mailing list. The cosponsor, Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate, is an organization of health care professionals who believe that climate change is a health care issue that should be addressed. For more information, see their website (montanahphc.org) or facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/MontanaHPHC/).

Wings Sanctuary Barn Sale
2021-09-17 09:00 - 15:00, 2021-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Wings Programs Inc, 208 Rusty Spur Way, Corvallis, MT, 59828, United States
The Wings Programs horse sanctuary is holding its monthly barn and tack sale Sept. 17th & 18th, 9am-3pm. Household goods, books, toys, clothes, gently used tack items and more! 100% of the sale goes to support sanctuary and rescued horses. The Wings Programs Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit equine welfare organization. Located at 208 Rusty Spur Way in Corvallis.

Vintage Yard Sale
2021-09-17 09:00 - 2021-09-18 12:00, 2021-09-18 09:00 - 2021-09-19 12:00 | Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
The Ravalli County Museum tents on the front lawn will be packed with wonderful vintage treasures of all shapes, sizes and types! Start your Christmas shopping early! Find the perfect addition to your collection! Find something you didn’t know you needed!

Pachyderm Club
2021-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, September 17, at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Jane Rectenwald who will speak about the Missoula Election Integrity Team. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

4-H Alumni rummage sale
2021-09-18 09:00 - 14:00 | MT, United States
The 4-H Alumni Annual Rummage Sale will be held Saturday, September 18 from 9 am to 2 p.m. at 201 Grantsdale Road, Hamilton. The sale will feature holiday items, jewelry, books, gift items, toys and baked goods. Donations are welcomed.

Fort Owen State Park ‘Mud Party’
2021-09-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Fort Owen State Park, Fort Owen Ranch Rd, Stevensville, MT, 59870, United States
Fort Owen “Mud Party” Interactive History Event for All Ages is Saturday, September 18.

Friends of Fort Owen invites the public to a “Mud Party” hands-on interpretive event on Saturday, September 18, anytime between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm at Fort Owen State Park in Stevensville.

Interpretive stations will focus on the art and science of making adobe brick, which is a rare building material for Montana. Bring the kids and be prepared to get your hands muddy and have some fun at Fort Owen State Park! The event will feature touchable examples of various types of adobe bricks, as well as soil scientists and adobe and historic preservation experts to show how to look for clay, what John Owen said in his journals about making adobe bricks, what’s in them, how to make them and how John Owen used them to build Fort Owen. Friends of Fort Owen work in partnership with Montana State Parks. For further information, you can call Fort Owen State Park Office at 406-273-4253.

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
2021-09-20 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.

Building Food Resiliency workshop
2021-09-21 11:30 - 13:30 | MT, United States
Montana Farmers Union is sponsoring a Rebuilding Food Resiliency workshop on Tuesday, September 21 from 11:30 am to 1:30 p.m. at the Western Agricultural Research Station, 580 Quast Lane, Corvallis.
The program will accompany a complimentary meal at each location. Workshop topics include Farm Food Safety Planning, The Growth Through Agriculture Program, ARPA Funding for Small Producers, and information on the new Montana Premium Processing Co-op.
Workshop Series Details:
• Overview of the President’s Promoting Competition in the American Economy Executive Order including specifics on directives including Right to Repair, Packers and Stockyards Act, defining “Product of the USA” labels, healthcare, technology, and more. Presented by Walter Schweitzer, President of Montana Farmers Union;
• Building Resiliency through on Farm Food Safety Planning and Practices; Jan Tusick, Mission Mountain Food Enterprise Center;
• Information on the Growth Through Agriculture Program, Montana Department of Agriculture;
• Funding for small producers through ARPA;
• The new Montana Premium Processing Co-op; Matt Rains, Montana Farmers Union.
This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at montanafarmersunion.com.

Election Integrity Symposium
2021-09-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 100 Old Corvallis Road, Hamilton, 59840
Ravalli County Republican Women is hosting an election integrity symposium featuring keynote speaker Dr. Douglas Frank, a physicist and mathematician. Dr. Frank discovered the algorithm that controlled the 2020 US election. Joining Dr. Frank is Couy Griffen, a NM County Commissioner who founded Cowboys for Trump, and became a political prisoner for his participation in the January 6 protest in Washington DC. Additionally, Rep. Brad Tschida and the Missoula Election Integrity Project will present their findings on the 2020 Missoula County Election. Sen. Theresa Manzella of Hamilton will facilitate this symposium.
Dr. Frank will take the podium at 7 pm. Food and beverages will be available for sale at this event.

Bitterroot Quilters’ Guild
2021-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | MT, United States
The Bitterroot Quilters’ Guild will resume general meetings on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W Main, Hamilton. Doors open at 6 pm for socializing and shopping; the meeting will come to order at 6:30.
Guild member Laurie Dunbar will be recognized as Featured Quilter; she will present a trunk show of her work. Former students, friends and family of Ms. Dunbar are invited to attend the September meeting. Guild meetings also include a Fat Quarter Drawing, 50/50 Pot, bargain sales at the Ugli Bin and a show and tell by members.
Membership in the Guild is open to quilters from beginner through advanced. Annual dues are $20. To keep abreast of activities, please visit the Bitterroot Quilters Guild on Facebook.

Family Movie Night at LOTV
2021-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Light of the Valley Church, 103 N. Kootenai Creek Rd., Stevensville, 59870
Free family movie night at Light of the Valley Church! We will be watching “Facing the Giants” and snacks will be provided. Bring your friends and family for a great evening together!

Time For Three concert at the BPAC
2021-09-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Hamilton Performing Arts Center, 327 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, MT, 59840, United States
The Time for Three string trio (Charles Yang, violin; Nick Kendall, violin; Ranaan Meyer, double bass) perform their unique mix of musical eras, styles, and traditions in concert on September 24, 2021, as the first show of the 2021-2022 Bitterroot Performing Arts season.

National Public Lands Day Volunteer Opportunity at Roaring Lion Trail
2021-09-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Roaring Lion Trailhead, Roaring Lion Road, Hamilton, Montana, 59840
Come celebrate National Public Lands Day with the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation and the Bitterroot National Forest as we continue stewardship of the Roaring Lion Creek Trail #124. There is still much work to be done to repair the trail after the destructive fire that burned here in 2016. Volunteers will assist with clearing fallen trees, brushing, cleaning drains, and redefining the trail tread.
National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort to benefit public lands. Your contributions will help ensure that public lands remain accessible and beautiful places for all to enjoy.
DETAILS:
Schedule: 9 AM MST – 3 PM MST
Trailhead: Roaring Lion Road, Hamilton, MT: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/bitterroot/recarea/?recid=60272
Difficulty level: easy-moderate
Bring: work gloves, sturdy hiking/work boots, long pants and long-sleeved shirt, and water.
SBFC will provide lunch and cold beverages.
Pre-registration required: https://www.selwaybitterroot.org/2021-volunteer-trail-work
