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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!)
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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!
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 […]
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.
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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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.
Spend National Public Lands Day along the scenic Lochsa River at Wilderness Gateway Campground. The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation and Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs will be removing and replacing damaged puncheon bridges on the Bird Watching Trail #195, as well as cutting brush with loppers and/or handsaws. Heavy lifting included. National Public Lands Day is […]
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 […]
On Saturday, September 25 Historic St. Mary’s Mission and will celebrate 180 years. Join us for a presentation on Fr. Pierre DeSmet, S.J. who founded St. Mary’s Mission in 1841. Fellow Jesuit, Fr. Craig Hightower, will speak on the remarkable Fr. DeSmet in St. Mary’s Chapel at 11 a.m. Mass will follow at 12 noon […]
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 […]
FREE EVENT at BEAR's Ropes Challenge Course in Hieronymus Park, Hamilton. All ages are welcome to try the high and low elements on the course. Groups will start at the top of each hour (1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm). Pre-register online at bearmt.org to join a group on the high elements, and register in-person the day of […]
Please join us to honor Larry Patterson! We will caravan up Burnt Fork to the Rosemont Loop area; spread some of his ashes, have a picnic lunch and share some stories! Meet us in the Burnt Fork Market Parking Lot at 10:30AM on Sunday, September 26th! Please be sure to bring a chair! RSVP to […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Stevensville Historical Museum will hold the Used Art and Jewelry Sale at the North Valley Library Community Room on October 1 & 2, 2021. The sale will be held from 4 to 9 pm on Friday and 9 am to 3 pm on Saturday. The public is invited to come in to shop on […]
The Daly Hospital Foundation presents the 2021 Colors of Cancer 5K Fun Run! We welcome runners, walkers, strollers, families, and Colors of Cancer color teams to participate in our two fun/run walks this year! Wear your “color of cancer” and join the fun (costumes encouraged)! SATURDAY, OCT 2 – Fall event begins and ends at […]
Hailed as the Biggest Bake Sale Under the Big Sky, the Annual McIntosh Apple Day Festival is not one to be missed! This time honored and well loved festival was recently named one of Montana’s Best Fall Festivals, by National Geographic Traveler Online and as one of the Top Festivals in the United States, by Flight Network! Enjoy arts, crafts, […]
Hard Cider Fest. Enjoy all the sweet and tart goodies that Apple Day has to offer, and then join us for a relaxing and refreshing evening under the stars! Sample delicious cider created by cider makers from the Rocky Mountain northwest, locally catered food, and music. This event will take place on the Museum grounds, in the […]