November Extension Topics |
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November 1 - Montana Seed Potato Advisory Committee Meeting
MSU Extension Forestry Education Opportunity:
Forest Debris Pile Burning Practicum
November 2 - Solid Finances:
What Do I Need to Know about Bonds, CD, and Fixed
Income Investments
November 3 - Small Business Webinar
Indigenous Contributions in Science Workshop
Food Preservation 101
Historian to Speak on Indigenous Land Recovery
November 8 - Precision Agriculture Webinar:
Mapping Crop Water Use And Stress For Precision
Agriculture Webinar
Montana Nutrition Conference
Election Day
*Extension Office Closed*
November 9 - Montana Nutrition Conference
*Extension Office Closed*
November 10 - Mathematics Contest
November 11 - Veteran's Day
*Extension Office Closed*
November 15 - Farm To School Producer Training
November 16 - Mathematics Contest
November 17 - Pesticide Education Webinar Series: Managing Mice In and Around Structures
Cultivating Healthy Plants Webinar Series
November 18 - MSU Extension Forestry Education Opportunity:
Forest Debris Pile Burning Practicum
November 21 - IPM Workshop: Diagnosing Plant Health Problems
*Extension Office Closed*
November 22 - IPM Workshop: Diagnosing Plant Health Problems
*Extension Office Closed*
November 23-24 - Thanksgiving Holiday
*Extension Office Closed*
November 28-30 - *Extension Office Closed*
December 7 - Farm To School Producer Training
Bitterroot Events
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Montana Seed Potato Advisory Committee Meeting |
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MSU Extension Forestry Education |
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Forest Debris Pile Burning Practicum
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Thompson Falls (location will be announced by email)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 28th
We will break from 12:00 noon till 1:00 PM after which we will meet at a private ranch located a few miles from downtown Thompson Falls. Maps to the location will be provided. The landowner has conducted extensive forest thinning and has many piles that need to be burned. We will demonstrate tools and techniques for pile ignitions and participants can then gain experience in lighting and managing burning piles with our supervision. The afternoon practicum class will adjourn in late afternoon or when you want to leave.
Friday, November 18th, 2022 in Bozeman/Bridger Canyon
Bozeman Extension Office Conference Room at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (901 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715)
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 14th
Class will start at 10:00 AM at a Bozeman Extension Office Conference Room at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds (901 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715). There will be a break from noon till 1:00 PM after which we will meet at Bridger Canyon for the pile building practicum at 1:00 PM, maps to the location will be provided.
General information for both locations
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Taught by Dr. Peter Kolb, MSU Extension Forestry Specialist
Thinning, logging and just regular forest maintenance generate large quantities of logging debris that must be treated to comply with forest practices' hazard reduction laws. Burning such debris as slash piles is an efficient and effective method for treating such debris, however, care must be taken when constructing and burning such piles. This practicum will show you where, how, and when to burn slash piles and how to rehabilitate them. This class will spend 2 hours in a classroom setting followed by an afternoon in an outdoor applied class where piles will be burned and restoration treatments discussed. Please come prepared for all types of weather. Burning generates heat and sparks, thus appropriate clothing and boots (cotton, wool, and leather as synthetics melt easily) will be required if you wish to participate other than spectating. Hardhats, safety glasses and leather gloves are recommended. We will have hard hats to loan you if you do not have your own. Please bring a long-handled shovel along if you wish to actively participate in igniting and managing fires.
Participating in an outdoor applied class presents certain risks associated with walking over uneven terrain in a forested setting. We will require you to sign a generic liability release if you wish to actively participate in the field portion of this class.
Because we can only burn when weather is permitting the date for this class may change if smoke and weather conditions are not favorable for November 1. We will give a one-week notice in advance regarding the status of the class.
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What Do I Need to Know about Bonds, CD, and Fixed Income Investments?
Financial news tends to focus on stocks and real estate investments but there is another group of investments that is equally important. These investments are often simply referred to as fixed income investments. These can include bonds, certificates of investment, annuities and other investments that provide regular returns or cash flow. This session will explain how these investments work and how they can be utilized to help meet your financial goals.
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Indigenous Contributions in Science Workshop |
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This event will occur on Thursday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and split into two sessions with multiple hybrid workshops. The morning workshops will be offered in person with streaming capabilities in RML
Seminar A and the afternoon will be offered virtually. This live workshop series is free and open to the public. We are partnering with Corvallis School District to offer renewal credits.
Morning schedule:
-Land Acknowledgement, Mike Jetty, Montana Office of Public Instruction, 10-10:15 a.m.
-Opening Remarks, Dr. Marshall Bloom, RML Associate Director for Science Management, 10:15-10:25 a.m.
-Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians, Mike Jetty, Montana Office of Public Instruction, 10: 25-11:30a.m
Afternoon schedule:
-Integrating Water Quality Research into Informal Learning to promote Interest in Science for
Apsáalooke youth, Dr. Vanessa Simonds, Associate Professor for Montana State University, Health Literacy, Participatory Research, Indigenous Health 1-2 p.m.
-The Clovis Child: a glimpse into the ancient past and Native American heritage, Dr. Sarah Anzick, RML Staff Scientist, 2-2:30 p.m.
-An Overview of Western Science and Indigenous Knowledges, Jennifer Stadum, Montana Office of Public Instruction, Indian Education Specialist, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Live captioning will be provided. Sign language interpreting services are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact askrml@niaid.nih.gov.
Requests should be made three days in advance of the event when possible.
Questions about this opportunity can be directed to
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Who: Kimberly Richardson Montana State University Extension Agent
Where: North Valley Public Library, 208 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870 and Zoom
When: November 3, 2022 at 6:30pm
More Info: 406.777.5061
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Indigenous People's Land Reclamation Presentation |
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BOZEMAN — Eric Zimmer, an author and historian who specializes in Native American and public history, will speak about Indigenous people’s efforts to reclaim their ancestral homelands on Thursday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at American Indian Hall, Room 166, at Montana State University. The event is free and open to the public.
One project is the subject of his forthcoming book, “Red Earth Nation: Reclamation and Recovery on Meskwaki Land.” The book examines the story of a tribe in Iowa that defied federal directives and bought back part of its homeland in 1857, then rebuilt its community on Meskwaki land and Meskwaki terms.
The other is the Rapid City Indian Boarding School Lands Project, an award-winning Indigenous-led community research and advocacy project based in Zimmer’s hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota. Zimmer will show “Remember the Children,” a short documentary about the search for graves of children who died at the school, which also led to an ongoing, years-long effort to reclaim Native land in Rapid City.
Both stories offer historical context and lessons learned to anyone interested in the modern movement to uncover the stories of Indigenous boarding schools or reclaim tribal lands.
In addition, Zimmer will talk about how his work in public history and his engagement with Native American communities influenced his dissertation and forthcoming book on residential schools and helped him craft a fresh, scholarly interpretation. What public historians learn from working with broader communities, Zimmer will explain, can shape the internal conversations among academics. His work is a case study in the significance of public history to academic programs.
Zimmer spent six years as a senior historian at the consulting firm Vantage Point Historical Services, where he worked on a variety of narrative, digital, oral and exhibit-based history projects for clients across the United States. His scholarship and the collaborative projects with which he is affiliated have received high honors from numerous American history associations.
For more information, contact Austin Schoenkopf at austinschoenkopf@montana.edu or the MSU Department of History and Philosophy at 406-994-4395.
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Precision Agriculture Webinar |
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Precision Agriculture Webinar on "Mapping Crop Water Use and Stress for Precision Irrigation" on November 8 at 3:00 pm by Dr. Mallika Nocco, Assistant Professor and Cooperative Extension Specialist in Soil-Plant-Water Relations at University of California Davis. Dr. Nocco collaborates with scientists, growers, policymakers, and water districts to develop irrigation management strategies that balance farm livelihoods and water conservation. Her research and extension program are designed to meet the growing and changing needs of agricultural communities. You can learn more about Dr. Nocco's work here - https://www.irrigationlab.com/about
Zoom link to join the webinar -
Topic: Precision Agriculture Webinar - Dr. Mallika Nocco
Time: Nov 8, 2022 03:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 334 897 7719
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Montana Nutrition Conference |
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CONFERENCE AGENDA
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
- 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. – Registration
- 12:30 p.m. – Welcome – Megan Van Emon, Tilly Goddard, Carl Yeoman
- 12:45-1:45 p.m. – Dr. Mary Drewnoski – Nitrates in forages: How much is too much?
- 1:45-2:45 p.m. – Dr. Bart Lardner – Extensive Winter Grazing Systems for Beef Cattle
2:45-3:00 – Break
- 3-4 p.m. – Dr. Juliana Ranches – The Use of Virtual Fence Technology as a Management Tool for Beef Cattle
- 4-5 p.m. – Josh Zimmerman or CK Weisnewski – Vence technology
- 5:15 p.m. – Social and Poster Session
- 6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Program
- Evening speaker: Michelle Miller “The Farm Babe”
- Cultivating Connections between farmers and consumers
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
- 7-8 a.m. – Breakfast, grad and undergrad student poster judging
- 8-9 a.m. – Dr. Tom Geary – Insight into bull fertility and future assessments
- 9-10 a.m. – Jamie Hovey – Wipfli: tax implications of buying cattle back after drought
10:00 – Break
- 10:15-11:15 a.m. – Ken Olson – Cattle Grazing Management During and After Drought
- 11:15-11:45 a.m. – TBD
- 11:45 a.m. – Presentation of graduate student poster awards – Carl Yeoman
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Farm To School Producer Training |
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The Montana Farm To School program will hosting a series of Producer Trainings from November 15th to December 7th. If you are interested in Farm to School or know producers that might be interested, please register for this training or share with others in your community that are potentially interested.
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Managing Mice In and Around Structures |
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November: Managing Mice In and Around Structures
- Date and Time: November 17, 9:00 - 10:00 AM
- Speaker: Stephen Vantassel, MDA Vertebrate Pest Specialist
Description: Mice frequently infest structures where they damage property, consume food, and threaten human health. Stephen Vantassel will discuss the biology of mice, the damage they cause and will provide advice for how to control mice and protect people from associated diseases.
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Cultivating Health Plants Webinar Series |
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Cultivating Healthy Plants webinar series
Utah State Univ. Extension, Univ. of Nevada, Reno Extension, Montana State Univ. Extension, and Univ. of Idaho Extension
Improving Crop Resilience to Pathogens
Date:
Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, 11 a.m. (Pacific Time)/ 12 noon (Mountain Time)
Speaker:
Patricia Santos, Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist, University of Nevada, Reno
Description:
This presentation will address genetic and biochemical basis of carrot pre- and post-harvest defense against necrotrophic fungi and the use of biocontrols to extend potato tuber storage life.
Registration:
Pesticide Applicator Credits:
Montana Department of Agriculture Pesticide Credits are available (1-Dealer, 1-Agricultural Plant Pest Control, 1-Demonstration and Research Pest Control, 1-Private Agricultural Pest Control)
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IPM Workshop Diagnosing Plant Health Problems |
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The MSU Extension IPM Program will host the 2022 Integrated Pest Management workshop on Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22, in the Plant Growth Center at Montana State University in Bozeman. This years’ workshop focuses on “Diagnosing Plant Health Problems", as the first and most important step in successfully managing plant health problems. Over the course of the two-day workshop, participants will learn how to approach plant problem diagnosis, become familiar with symptoms and causes of common plant health problems in Montana, and how to develop successful management plans. Agricultural crops will be the primary focus, but horticultural plants will be considered, as well. Participants can look forward to a workshop full of hands-on training, complemented by informative presentations, interesting tours of diagnostic facilities on MSU campus, and plenty of time for questions and discussions. Recertification credits will be offered. The workshop is designed to meet the needs of Extension agents, crop consultants, growers, and other industry professionals, but is open to everyone interested in diagnosing plant health problems and IPM. Enrollment is limited to 20 participants. A room block has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bozeman West. Rooms are available for workshop participants at state rate ($151/night + tax) for reservations made by November 13, 2022. Indicate “IPM workshop” when making your reservation. Please send questions regarding the 2022 IPM Workshop to Uta McKelvy, Extension Field Crop Pathologist (uta.mckelvy@montana.edu; 406-994-5572). |
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FREE counseling services to ANY Montanan working in Agriculture
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A grant from the USDA, the MT Dept of Ag is now providing FREE counseling services to ANY Montanan working in Agriculture. These services are being provided by Frontier Psychiatry:
Please note that we are all working together - the MSU Extension Farm Stress Team, MT Dept of Ag and Northern Broadcasting. To get the word out about this voucher program, as well as other farm stress resources that already exist across the state, Northern Broadcasting came up with a campaign titled, 'Beyond the Weather'. So if you hear of that online or on the radio, know that we are all working together!
Here is the 'Beyond the Weather' landing page: https://agr.mt.gov/FRSAN (If you explore this site, you'll see links to mini-grant opportunities, and more farm stress resources).
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$10 Million Gifted to MSU College of Agriculture and MSU Extension |
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BOZEMAN -- Programs promoting precision agriculture, youth development, agriculture scholarships and the state's farm and ranch heritage will all benefit from a newly announced $10 million gift to Montana State University.
The largest portion of the gift, $5 million, will endow a dedicated faculty chair in precision agriculture who will lead development of new technologies and their data-driven applications for the future of Montana's largest industry.
The new faculty chair position will work to help Montanans improve profitability, agricultural efficiency and sustainability, according to Sreekala Bajwa, vice president of agriculture, dean of the College of Agriculture and director of the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station.
A shrinking workforce and ever-changing global competition means that, more than ever, the future of Montana agriculture will depend on new technologies, she said.
"Advances in agricultural production, profitability and efficiency will be vital to Montana's future competitiveness in the global market, and MSU is a driving force in moving the state ahead in this area," Bajwa said. "Having skilled, talented and proactive professors at MSU will impact generations of Montanans who will be taught, mentored and inspired by this new leader and then take what they’ve learned back home to help our Montana communities."
In addition to the faculty chair, the endowments will provide $3 million to MSU Extension’s 4-H youth development programs, dramatically increasing 4-H's reach and impact in all 56 Montana counties and all seven reservations. The goal, said Cody Stone, executive director of MSU Extension, is to encourage youth to find ways to help their communities meet local and statewide needs.
"Montana's 4-H program helps Montana youth learn important life skills and grow leadership qualities to become the state's next generation of leaders," Stone said. "These programs directly benefit Montana youth, guiding them to find careers in fields that help their hometowns thrive."
The donated funds will support 4-H programs and develop new initiatives aimed at building young people who are confident, hard-working, responsible and compassionate, Stone said.
Cattle graze in Park County in this 2019 file photo. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham
Also receiving support from the gift, at $1 million each, will be a new scholarship fund supporting MSU students pursuing a degree in the College of Agriculture and the Dan Scott Ranch Management program.
The new endowed scholarship fund will provide funding for students looking to pursue agricultural studies at MSU, and the Dan Scott Ranch Management Program at MSU educates the next generation of Montana ranch managers and provides the skills and knowledge to create more profitable ranches and improve natural resource use.
"Developing agriculture leaders and technologies to help this vital part of the state's economy have been foundational missions for Montana State for 129 years," said MSU President Waded Cruzado. "We are beyond grateful for these endowments, which will allow us to continue and expand that mission."
"This tremendous gift will provide resources to help our students meet the future as agriculturally literate consumers, advocates and policymakers," said Chris Murray, president and CEO of the MSU Alumni Foundation. "Montanans in every corner of the state will feel the impact of this generous gift. We are incredibly humbled and honored to receive this critical investment."
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BOZEMAN — High school students can register for free mathematics contests set for 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, and 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. Both will be held at Montana State University.
The American Mathematics Competition 10/12 contests, hosted by the MSU College of Education, Health and Human Development's Science Math Resource Center, are part of the American Mathematics Competition series developed by the Mathematical Association of America. The series provides an opportunity for students to develop positive attitudes toward analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. Students apply classroom skills to unique problem-solving challenges in a competitive atmosphere.
The AMC 10 exam covers the high school curriculum through grade 10. AMC 12 covers the entire high school curriculum, including trigonometry, advanced algebra and advanced geometry, but excluding calculus. Both are 25-question, 75-minute tests, and both are offered on Nov. 10 and 16.
The AMC 10 and 12 tests to be given on Nov. 10 (called Test A) and Nov. 16 (called Test B) all have the same number of questions, scoring and rules of administration. Test A and Test B examinations are designed to be equal in difficulty and distribution of topics. Students may register for either contest, or both.
Registration is free for Montana students and open until spots are filled. Students through 10th grade are eligible to participate in AMC 10; students through 12th grade and under participate in AMC 12. Students who score among the top participants will be invited to take the national American Invitational Mathematics Examination. The Mathematical Association of America also will recognize 20 top-scoring young women in the U.S. with cash scholarships and 560 top-scoring women with Certificates of Excellence.
The registration deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 2. For more information, visit montana.edu/smrc and look for American Mathematics Contest or follow the Science Math Resource Center at facebook.com/msusmrc.
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Precision Agriculture Survey |
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Prepare Plants for Winter |
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Prepare plants for winter by decreasing irrigation. Plants should not be overly stressed, but if you’re watering once every week, move to every 10-14 days. In Missoula we are behind by almost 2” for the year, so we don’t want trees and shrubs going dry into winter, so watch and see how much mother nature provides before watering.
Plants that ARE hardy to Zones 3 and 4 can have irrigation again AFTER their leaves have changed color and dropped. Harden off less-hardy plants (Zone 5) more carefully. Be careful NOT to keep plants growing by watering, fertilizing with nitrogen, or by heavy pruning.
Water landscape plants, especially evergreens, one last time during late fall --- after deciduous leaf drop when plants are dormant and before the ground freezes.
STOP PRUNNING! UNLESS YOU ARE PRUNING OUT DISEASED BRANCHES, DO NOT PRUNE PLANTS UNTIL THEY HAVE GONE DORMANT. Plants are dormant when their leaves change color and more than 75% of them have dropped. You can prune evergreens when deciduous plants lose their leaves.
Protect leafy evergreen (Rhododendrons and Oregon grape) plants and roses (esp. climbing roses) from winter wind and bright sunlight with shading, or spray anti-transpirants such as Wiltpruf.
Put containerized plants on their sides in a protected area where temperatures will remain constant; bury containers in sawdust or ground bark. If voles or mice are a problem, be sure to add some bait in enclosed stations, to prevent damage to woody plant branches. If plants are to over winter indoors, treat any pest problems before bringing inside!
Protect the trunks of recently transplanted young trees with light-colored wrapping or white latex paint. This helps decrease bark splitting on cold nights following bright, sunny winter days during which young trees soak up the rays and forget it’s winter.
Mulch plants after the first hard frost with compost (up to 2 inches deep), or mulch with straw, hay, composted leaves, or non-diseased brush trimmings. Mulching is especially important for strawberries and grafted tea, grandiflora, and floribunda type roses. Cover roses up to 1 inch above the bud graft union with soil, then add 2 feet of loose mulch, such as pine needles or ground bark. If you choose to not trim back perennials, this adds a layer of protection thru the winter months, especially if we don’t get a good snow cover.
Mow the lawn short (approximately 1.5-2”) one last time after the first hard freeze. This will help to avoid a fungus disease called “Snow Mold” if we have a snowy winter.
Apply a light application of compost to lawns (1/2 inch to 1 inch deep) after the last mowing of the season.
Divide any spring and summer blooming perennials now. Be sure to water in well and give extra protection with adding a layer of mulch around them.
Weed spraying in the fall after a hard frost, yields good results on tap rooted perennials such as dandelions and knapweed.
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Please contact the extension office if you experienced any grazing losses in 2022 as the FSA's annual grazing loss report is due. |
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Today we will focus on radial geometry as we construct a mandala, which is a design with a heart and outward bursts of color. We will start with the core (center) shape, then use mixed media materials to extend the design toward the paper’s perimeter.
Age Group: Family
Venue: Ravalli County Museum
Address: 205 Bedford St. Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 4063633338
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Celebrate the arts every 2nd Saturday of the month from 11am - 3pm downtown Hamilton.
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The Bitterroot Health Foundation Festival of Trees is 4-day holiday celebration for all ages and collaboratively benefits local Bitterroot Valley nonprofits! The festival will feature 40 designer trees and 20 wreaths, all benefitting specific nonprofits throughout the Valley. Nestled within the trees, there will be many fun activities such as the Tea Room in the Trees, live musical performances on the stage, a special Teddy Bear in the Trees kids’ experience, and much more!
General admission is $1 per person per visit at the door.
To learn more and register for special activities, visit: bitterroothealth.org/FofT
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Ravalli County Fairgrounds Event Center
Address: 100 Old Corvallis Rd Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: N/A
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In Honor of our Veterans, Ravalli County Museum hosts an annual Veteran’s Day Observance Ceremony and Program on November 11th at 2 pm on the lawn of the museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton.
All are welcome for the laying on of the wreaths at the Doughboy, a gun salute and program speakers. This event is co-sponsored by the American Legion Post 47 in Hamilton, MT.
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Ravalli County Museum
Address: 205 Bedford St. Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 4063633338
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Live! From the Grange is a music series with a charitable focus. Each event supports a local non-profit. November 11th benefits the Pantry Partners food bank in Stevensville. Live music by Andrea Harsell! Don't miss a chance to gather, share a meal, and enjoy some dancing. $10 suggested entry and beverages by donation.
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Rocky Mountain Grange #116
Address: 1436 S. 1st St Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: N/A
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Ring in the holiday season with Bitter Root Humane Association's “Happy Tails”Holiday Online Auction! We’re celebrating our holiday fundraising season again this year, with a virtual event for a great cause...to make it possible for us to care for all the wonderful critters that come through our doors!
We hope you will join us and in the safety of your own home, start your holiday shopping by visiting our auction….with values ranging from $10 to priceless, we’re sure you’ll find just the perfect gift for everyone on your gift list...and for yourself too! And EXCITING NEWS....your shopping dollars will be matched up to $5,500 by this year's auction sponsor Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley!
Preview opens November 21st, with items added up till the auction ends! Bidding will open November 24th, Thanksgiving evening at 6pm and be open for your shopping pleasure all through Monday, November 28th at 6pm. So, don't fight the early holiday shopping crowds, relax and shop where your holiday dollars will buy great gifts, donated from local businesses, artists & private donors, and support a great cause! Find the BRHA “Happy Tails” Holiday Online Auction at: www.32auctions.com/BRHA2022
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Bitter Root Humane Association
Address: 262 Fairgrounds Road Hamilton, Montana 59840
Phone: 4066423785
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MSU Ravalli County Extension
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MSU Extension Agent
Agriculture, Horticulture
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MSU/Ravalli County Extension Office
215 S. 4th Street, Ste G
Hamilton, MT 59840
Phone: 406.375.6611
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