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A DAY OF GIVING For 51 years, the Bitter Root Humane Association (BRHA) has been serving our community by taking care of homeless and stray animals, while keeping pets and their people together through our free Community Pet Pantry service. BRHA will be participating in Bitterroot Gives, an online day of giving May 4 - […]
Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street. Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express Ideas or any Concerns that you may have. Hope to see you there.
Art for Kids ages 5-10 starts in March on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 4pm-5pm presented by Crystal Grant. Parent helpers are welcome! Registration required.
The John Birch Society Ravalli County Chapter meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at 330 3rd Avenue, Victor. For info contact Terri, 406-880-2492.
Free dinners to the Bitterroot community every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Join us for a free dinner, a brief message of Hope and lots of fellowship! There is a children’s group available for your K-5th graders as well so all can enjoy!
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Explore the universe, both micro and macro, and learn the science mysteries behind the natural word. Expect fun activities with Legos®, paper planes, food, and more. Children will soon be formulating their own hypotheses, experiments, and documentation in order to participate in a grade-free science fair at the end of the summer. Be sure to […]
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning at Kootenai Creek Village, 43 Club House Way, Stevensville. Guests are welcome, including men. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.; meeting follows until 10:30. A program on sensible eating and weight loss is presented every week along with incentives for weight loss. TOPS is […]
Florence Carlton Community Church will hold its annual rummage sale on Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations gladly accepted on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd. (Please no TVs or electronics.) The church is located at 20075 Old […]
Cable knit sweaters and garter stitch socks; treble and half double, skip stitch and chain; if these and a skein are some of your favorite things, join us for this informal knit and crochet club. Bring your work-in- progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy your craft with other knit and crocheters. There will […]
Florence Carlton Community Church will hold its annual rummage sale on Thursday and Friday, May 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations gladly accepted on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd. (Please no TVs or electronics.) The church is located at 20075 Old […]
Our studio is open Fridays. Each week, you’re invited to grow your creative repertoire and learn a specific activity taught by Barb Lucas. If you’d prefer working on an ongoing project, or explore a path that diverges from Barb’s offering, that’s ok too. There will be plenty of time for one-on-one support and solo exploration. […]
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroad Club runs its train display in the basement below Valley Drug February through December on First Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. during these special events: Western Heritage Days, Creamery Picnic, Christmas Season (every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas). Times may […]
Join us for Cinco de Mayo inspired fun! Hamilton Downtown Association's May First Friday is May 5. Hear strolling tubas playing festive live music! Shop at all participating stores! Play a Bingo game with chance to win a Cinco de Mayo inspired gift basket!
Our studio is equipped with a spacious acre lawn, perfect for hosting local artists and makers, along with the community who supports them. These bi-annual outdoor markets are home to a wide variety of vendors, and we always ensure that we have a delicious food truck parked out front, plus some form of music bumping […]
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Who's invited: All Community invited. When: 1st & 3rd Sundays / 6pm Where: Ambrose Park Community Center - 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville, MT Why: Education & discussion about how to be independent & sustainable as a community, in our food, our economics, & our choices.
Raking pine needles in the yard is less tedious when you can make something beautiful and useful out of them. Join Michelle Buker for this adult craft night at North Valley Public Library and learn how to weave a pine needle basket. After covering basic techniques, everyone will weave their own miniature basket. Limited seating, […]
Come join us for a fascinating presentation by independent researchers Kalon Baughan and Bret Davis on these two iconic species. Learn about their natural history, a unique study approach, and challenges to their survival. Dramatic photos will be shared. Sponsored by: Friends of the Bitterroot, WildEarth Guardians, Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, Bitterroot Audubon Society, […]
The John Birch Society Ravalli County Chapter meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at 330 3rd Avenue, Victor. For info contact Terri, 406-880-2492.
A Brews for Books fundraiser to benefit the North Valley Public Library will be held on May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Blacksmith Brewing, 114 Main in Stevensville. Brews for Books is organized and staffed by the all-volunteer NVPL Foundation, which raises funds for the library. Find more information on the foundation’s Facebook […]
Free dinners to the Bitterroot community every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Join us for a free dinner, a brief message of Hope and lots of fellowship! There is a children’s group available for your K-5th graders as well so all can enjoy!
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Explore the universe, both micro and macro, and learn the science mysteries behind the natural word. Expect fun activities with Legos®, paper planes, food, and more. Children will soon be formulating their own hypotheses, experiments, and documentation in order to participate in a grade-free science fair at the end of the summer. Be sure to […]
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning at Kootenai Creek Village, 43 Club House Way, Stevensville. Guests are welcome, including men. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.; meeting follows until 10:30. A program on sensible eating and weight loss is presented every week along with incentives for weight loss. TOPS is […]
Are you new to the Bitterroot Valley? Perhaps you are recently retired? Or you have been living in the valley for quite some time but would like to meet new and interesting women? If so, the Bitterroot Women Newcomer’s Club is for you! You are welcome to attend the next meeting on Thursday, May 11 […]
Bingo and 50/50 raffle. Refreshments available. 18 years old and older. Every second and fourth Thursday January through May and September through November.
Author Event over ZOOM, May 11 6pm What happens to rural communities when their traditional economic base collapses? When new money comes in, who gets left behind? Pushed Out offers a rich portrait of Dover, Idaho, whose transformation from “thriving timber mill town” to “economically depressed small town” to “trendy second-home location” over the past four decades […]
Spring is here and planting season has arrived! Take a break from yard work and create your own plant tags and garden stakes. A variety of design options and materials will be available, so let your creativity run as rampant as dandelions. Materials provided. Registration required.
Our studio is open Fridays. Each week, you’re invited to grow your creative repertoire and learn a specific activity taught by Barb Lucas. If you’d prefer working on an ongoing project, or explore a path that diverges from Barb’s offering, that’s ok too. There will be plenty of time for one-on-one support and solo exploration. […]
The Spring Carnival on May 13th at The Homestead at McVey in Victor will have fun activities for individuals of all ages! There will be face painting, giant bubble making, cake walks, cornhole tournaments, potato sack races, maypole celebrations, edible planting station, locally sourced food, live music, dancing, different animals, and more carnival games! There […]
For Women Only Introduction To Defensive Handguns May 13 & June 10 2023 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 […]
Bitter Root BCH members will be assisting the Forest Service to install new planks for the picnic tables at the Rock Creek Horse Campground at Lake Como on May 13, from 9 am until mid-afternoon. The club members installed new fire rings last fall but had to wait until this spring for supplies to arrive […]
Please join us at our next meeting! We have fun and plan great activities and events! Make sure to email us at: gfwc.bitterrootwc@gmail if you would like to attend!
SAFE Since the 80s is a week-long fundraising event with many ways to participate and support our much needed building expansion project. This will double SAFE's emergency shelter capacity. We will start with opening our online auction for bidding on Sunday, May 7th until Sunday, May 14th at 6p.m. We encourage you to celebrate with us at […]
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Love Your Mother Mother's Day Popup is an outdoor, community event featuring local artisans and makers, food and live music. Find something special for those you love (and yourself!) from Montana and Idaho based artists. This year Mother's Day you can find: plants and flowers herbal and apothecary creations hats and beanies original art vintage […]
Art for Kids ages 5-10 starts in March on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 4pm-5pm presented by Crystal Grant. Parent helpers are welcome! Registration required.
The John Birch Society Ravalli County Chapter meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at 330 3rd Avenue, Victor. For info contact Terri, 406-880-2492.
Registration is now open to attend the Assistance for Business Clinic in Hamilton on Tuesday, May 16th. The Assistance for Business Clinics are designed to provide new and established businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, human resource professionals and attorneys with updated information on topics such as: Montana Department of Revenue’s new Form MW-4 and their E-Services, Unemployment […]
Free dinners to the Bitterroot community every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Join us for a free dinner, a brief message of Hope and lots of fellowship! There is a children’s group available for your K-5th graders as well so all can enjoy!
Post 91 meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the Month. Open to all veterans. We have programs serving veterans, local Corvallis schools and the community.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Monthly Membership Meetings at 7:00 PM on the third Tuesday of the Month at the Corvallis Fire Station on Woodside Cutoff. Other Meetings - KG7SPL Post Amateur Radio Club; First Monday of the Month; 6:00 PM @ BJ's Restaurant in Hamilton. Legion Riders; First Tuesday of the Month; 6:30 PM @ BJ's Restaurant in Hamilton. […]
Explore the universe, both micro and macro, and learn the science mysteries behind the natural word. Expect fun activities with Legos®, paper planes, food, and more. Children will soon be formulating their own hypotheses, experiments, and documentation in order to participate in a grade-free science fair at the end of the summer. Be sure to […]
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning at Kootenai Creek Village, 43 Club House Way, Stevensville. Guests are welcome, including men. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.; meeting follows until 10:30. A program on sensible eating and weight loss is presented every week along with incentives for weight loss. TOPS is […]
Whether online or in-person, there is no shortage of gardening advice, tricks, and trends floating around. Learn how to evaluate gardening advice and perhaps even improve your own practices by understanding how plants work. No boring botany lectures here, just a practical crash-course on the parts of a plant and how they function. With this […]
The Hamilton Summer Gun Show will be held May 19-21 at the Hamilton Senior Center, corner of Adirondac and N. 4th. Public hours are Friday, 12 to 6, Saturday 9 to 5, and Sunday, 9 to 3. Admission is $5 which covers all 3 days. Children with parents are admitted free. Dealers are wanted. 8-foot […]
Decorate old cigar-boxes (a perfect, pocket-sized container!) for carrying small cherished items (or intentions!) with you on your travels.
What is Naturopathy? Meet Dr. Arlan Cage, ND Free event - 11am to Noon, Saturday, May 20th Short presentation, and Questions & Answers RCEDA Business Center – Conference Room 274 Old Corvallis Rd, Hamilton (South Entrance) 12 noon - Book Signing "Heal Your Life Heal the World"
The Bitterroot Secret Garden tour is proud to present a new event - the lecture series “Getting the Dirt,” on Saturday, May 20 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the historic Daly Mansion, Hamilton. Tickets are $20 each. Two guest speakers will be presenting: Michael Wharton from Polson will deliver a presentation on successful alpine […]
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Who's invited: All Community invited. When: 1st & 3rd Sundays / 6pm Where: Ambrose Park Community Center - 4415 Sunnyside Cemetery Rd., Stevensville, MT Why: Education & discussion about how to be independent & sustainable as a community, in our food, our economics, & our choices.
The John Birch Society Ravalli County Chapter meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at 330 3rd Avenue, Victor. For info contact Terri, 406-880-2492.
Free dinners to the Bitterroot community every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Join us for a free dinner, a brief message of Hope and lots of fellowship! There is a children’s group available for your K-5th graders as well so all can enjoy!
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Explore the universe, both micro and macro, and learn the science mysteries behind the natural word. Expect fun activities with Legos®, paper planes, food, and more. Children will soon be formulating their own hypotheses, experiments, and documentation in order to participate in a grade-free science fair at the end of the summer. Be sure to […]
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning at Kootenai Creek Village, 43 Club House Way, Stevensville. Guests are welcome, including men. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.; meeting follows until 10:30. A program on sensible eating and weight loss is presented every week along with incentives for weight loss. TOPS is […]
Bingo and 50/50 raffle. Refreshments available. 18 years old and older. Every second and fourth Thursday January through May and September through November.
Protecting your home and property from wildfires is a must for homeowners in the Bitterroot. Led by Jorista Garrie, co-chair of the Fire in the Root Council, this program will cover: How to assess your property for fire danger What actions you can take to reduce the wildfire risk in the home ignition zone Factors that […]
Erika K. Wolf, based in Sula, MT has recently released her first book, "Cancer & Other Things I'm Grateful For: How Self-Advocacy and Integrative Medicine Led To Holistic Healing". In the book, Erika recounts her personal story about the power of self-advocacy and integrative medicine during her treatment and path to recovery. She will be […]
Bitterroot Health (formerly Marcus Daly Hospital), located at 1200 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, will host an ALL NEW 2023 AARP Driver Safety Course on Friday, May 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. While this new safe driving course is designed for drivers age 50 and over, all drivers are welcome. The new program features laws […]
Our studio is open Fridays. Each week, you’re invited to grow your creative repertoire and learn a specific activity taught by Barb Lucas. If you’d prefer working on an ongoing project, or explore a path that diverges from Barb’s offering, that’s ok too. There will be plenty of time for one-on-one support and solo exploration. […]
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
The John Birch Society Ravalli County Chapter meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at 330 3rd Avenue, Victor. For info contact Terri, 406-880-2492.
Free dinners to the Bitterroot community every Tuesday at 6:30pm! Join us for a free dinner, a brief message of Hope and lots of fellowship! There is a children’s group available for your K-5th graders as well so all can enjoy!
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
Explore the universe, both micro and macro, and learn the science mysteries behind the natural word. Expect fun activities with Legos®, paper planes, food, and more. Children will soon be formulating their own hypotheses, experiments, and documentation in order to participate in a grade-free science fair at the end of the summer. Be sure to […]
The Quantum Group of the Bitterroot invites you to attend its monthly meetings. You needn't have knowledge of quantum physics to enjoy learning about this exciting field of science that affects our daily lives. Topics alternate monthly between Science (particles, fields etc. and their applications) and the Metaphysical aspects of quantum physics. Meetings feature presentations […]
TOPS Club (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning at Kootenai Creek Village, 43 Club House Way, Stevensville. Guests are welcome, including men. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:10 a.m.; meeting follows until 10:30. A program on sensible eating and weight loss is presented every week along with incentives for weight loss. TOPS is […]
Coffee with the Mayor, First Tuesday of Each Month 9:00 am at CJ's Den, 324 Main Street. Opportunity for Stevensville Residents to Informally Meet with the Mayor, ask Questions, Express Ideas or any Concerns that you may have. Hope to see you there.
Cable knit sweaters and garter stitch socks; treble and half double, skip stitch and chain; if these and a skein are some of your favorite things, join us for this informal knit and crochet club. Bring your work-in- progress, problem piece, or brand-new pattern and enjoy your craft with other knit and crocheters. There will […]
1st Thursday each month Health and Wellness Series. New presentation on important natural healing topics followed by Questions and Answers
Big Rare Earth Country? In early April, United States Critical Materials (USCM) released a business summary for prospective investors claiming that “Based on the indicators, Montana may be renamed from 'Big Sky Country' to 'Big Rare Earth Country.'" Please join Philip W. Ramsey, Ph.D. to learn about and discuss what this may mean for the […]
Shop and support the Bitterroot Health Auxiliary’s Yard Sale on Friday, June 2 from 8 am-3 pm and Saturday, June 3 from 8 am-12 pm! The yard sale will be located in the tented area in the First Presbyterian Church parking lot. All proceeds benefit the Bitterroot Health Auxiliary - come see what treasures you […]
The Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet Friday, June 2 at 12 noon at The Frontier Cafe, Hwy 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Mike Vallin from National Write Your Congressman. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.
Hamilton Downtown Association's monthly extra-hours event, where member businesses stay open late and coordinate special promotions, with art and entertainment on Main Street and throughout Downtown. Join us First Friday in June on the last day of the Hamilton School year, when we’ll be kicking it OLD SCHOOL! Enjoy small business shopping, entertainment by DJ […]
The Bitterroot Valley Model Railroad Club runs its train display in the basement below Valley Drug February through December on First Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon to 3 p.m. during these special events: Western Heritage Days, Creamery Picnic, Christmas Season (every Saturday between Thanksgiving and Christmas). Times may […]
Meet and greet the Gentle Giants of 1 Horse At A Time Draft Horse Rescue during our small open house every first Saturday of the month May - November.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at the Stevensville Fire Station training room, 156 Kinsman Drive at 7PM
