NOW through 3/15 Veterans Upward Bound ~ FREE Pre-College Classes for Veterans at Missoula College
Missoula – Spring 2018: Computers (Mon/Wed 4-6pm), writing (Tu/Th 4-6:30pm), math / algebra (Tu/Th 6:30-9pm) + graphing calculator workshop
Join other Veterans to explore your educational opportunities. It never gets easier. It’s never too late.
2/21 UM VETS Office ~ Resilience Training for Veterans, UM McGill Hall Room 114, 12 – 1pm (EVERY WEDNESDAY, 1/31 - 5/2)
NO cost & equipment is provided; Resilience Training for UM Veterans is a Mindfulness based movement class for all levels. The instructor Casey Christensen, former Marine Sergeant, leads a military minded class intended to be educational and interactive. Classes utilize movements and postures from Yoga with the intensity being set by individual participants. Casey meets each veteran student at the level that best suits their goals. Resilience Training is designed so participants receive the benefits of Yoga and Meditation, and also the knowledge and confidence to attend public Yoga classes or just build a home practice. This class is also great for reducing stress, adding balance to an athletic routine, or even exploring methods to manage chronic pain and PTS.
2/21 UM VETS Office ~ Writing & Public Speaking Center Workshop, Office for Student Success (Lommasson 272 on UM Campus),6pm
Please plan to attend a Writing and Public Speaking Center workshop specifically for veterans and military service members. Learnhow to find scholarship opportunities and how to write essays for scholarship applications, including scholarships that are limited to veterans and military service members. Join us to learn how to craft an effective scholarship essay! We look forward to working with you! Robert Lee, Tutor, Writing and Public Speaking Center
2/22 Valley Veterans Service Center (VVSC) ~ Female Veterans Counseling, 217 North 3rd Street, Suite L, Hamilton, 9:30am
The VVSC will be holding counseling for female veterans every Thursday at 0930. if anyone is interested please do not hesitate to ask questions and we hope to see you there.
2/22 VET2VET ~ PTS Meeting, Missoula VA Clinic / CBOC, 2687 Palmer, Suite C, Msla
Not a social club ~ Confidentially associate w/other re: PTS, etc.
**Vet2Vet stands ready to assist anyone finding difficulty ANYTIME (406) 214-0333 (Call for weekly meeting time -usually 12-1pm)
2/22 Hero Sound Project ~ Weekly Jam Session, Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC), 235 N. 1st St. W., Msla, 6pm
ALL Veterans who would like to participate are welcome - no experience required / extra instruments on hand.
We have FREE lesson programs for Vets with no musical experience, who have a desire to learn an instrument!
We are also planning our workshops that we will soon be holding …
2/24 RIVER (Rural Institute for Veterans Education & Research) ~ GRIZ / cat Men’s Basketball Game (Meet at RIVER, 2875 Tina Ave., Msla at 4:30pm)
RIVER welcomes all RIVER students, local veterans, friends, and family to come with us the GRIZ vs Cats basketball game.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RSVP - MARK "GOING" - ON THIS EVENT SO WE CAN PURCHASE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF TICKETS (https://www.facebook.com/events/344361972710753/) We are meeting at the RIVER office for some dinner before the game and we will head to the game after. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. and goes until completed. The game will be at the UM (University of Montana, Missoula) campus.
Questions: RIVER, (406) 540-2302
2/24 Hero Sound Project ~ ZACC’s 6th Annual Mini Benefit Show, The Wilma, 131 Higgins Ave., Msla, 5:30 – 10pm
Clint, Hero Sound Project, “We are playing a song at The Wilma on the 24th for the ZACC’s Fundraiser ..”
ZACC, “Support the ZACC and be a champion of community art by attending this amazing gala event, the 6th Annual Mini Benefit Show, on February 24th at The Wilma. Our theme this year is Outer Space. This event will bring together Missoula's creative community to celebrate all things mini/and Mega. Enjoy artworks in a live and silent auction measuring 12" square, and MEGA- artworks that measure at least 4' in any direction! You can also bid on delicious mini desserts by local restaurants and bakeries, and selected packages and amazing Missoula experiences. The evening includes dinner by Bravo! catering and presentations and performances by the ZACC!
2/24 – 2/25 Dream Adaptive ~ Veterans Weekend (Winter Ski & Snowboard Program), Whitefish Mountain Resort (SEE website for details and application)
Thank You Vets! Our first Veterans weekend of the season was a record breaker - 17 vets from around Montana participated! Thank you so much for making the trip! Lots of learning and playing and good times! We even let the volunteers have some fun. Next Veterans weekend is Feb. 24th and 25th.
Website / APPLY: http://www.dreamadaptive.org/militaryski/ (January 27th/28th, February 24th/25th & March 17th/18th --This program is made possible through a generous VA Adaptive Sports Grant and with support from the Kalispell Vet Center.)
2/25 Team RWB Missoula ~ Kids Empower Pack Builds, Missoula Food Banks, 1720 Wyoming St., Msla, 9am - 11am
We are doing it again!! Team RWB in helping the Missoula Food Bank make Empower Packs for kids! Here is a description form the website: "Every weekend, over 500 packs of food are sent home with Missoula children. Each pack contains a weekend’s worth of food filled with breakfast foods, kid-friendly snacks, dinner entrees, fresh fruit, milk, and more." This is a great community opportunity to give back and have a local impact and Team RWB would love to see all your faces Saturday Morning! The whole family is welcome!! https://www.facebook.com/events/556336404744912/
2/25 Team RWB Missoula ~ North Missoula Community Development Corporation, FREE Community Dinner, 1500 Burns St. Ste C, Msla, 6 - 8pm
Team RWB Msla, "check out this awesome local event as another opportunity to give back to the community! We participated last year and had a wonderful time serving a very tasty, locally made pasta dinner to the community! If you are interested please let one of us know or give Sam (whose details are in the event description) a call!" (https://www.facebook.com/events/534949583554007/), "Please join us on Sunday, February 25th for a free, warm meal! At 6PM we will begin serving spaghetti, tomato sauce with ground beef, salad, and bread! There will be options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free folks, and omnivores! All are welcome! If you're interested in volunteering for this event (flyering, serving, cleaning, prep), please contact Sam at 567-230-2473).
2/26 SUPERIOR: Mineral Community Hospital ~ VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER (VSO), 1208 6th Ave. East, Superior, 10am – 2pm
Montana Veterans Affairs Division has a VSO out here on the last Monday of each month with an office inside our PT/Outpatient Clinic door on the west side of Mineral Community Hospital. A VSO explains your VA benefits, helps you navigate through the VA Healthcare System, explains what can and can’t be done and is a reliable individual who is committed in helping veterans. VSO works in Missoula(1911 Tower St., Missoula), and you can schedule an appointment to meet there or at Mineral Community Hospital:
PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE THE PROPER AMOUNT OF TIME FOR YOUR CLAIM NEEDS AND THAT YOU COME PREPARED WITH THE PROPER DOCUMENTATION: (406) 542-2501
2/27 RIVER (Rural Institute for Veterans Education & Research) ~ Veteran Owned Businesses (VOB) Meeting, 2875 Tina Ave., Msla,6pm
We are looking to host a monthly veteran business owners meeting here at RIVER the last Tuesday night of each month @ 1800. We have a few student business owners but are really looking to start something more official and to be honest bigger. Thank you in advance for whatever assistance you can offer in this area.
3/1 SUPERIOR: Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) ~ Monthly Meeting, County Commissioners Office,300 River St., Superior
Mineral County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 4-5 pm in the county commissioners office in Superior. (The Communications Committee meets from 3-4 if you’re interested in the ham radio department). As veterans, so much of the information and planning is second nature from our training and it’s a great group of first responders you’d enjoy. Always looking for help and volunteers.
3/2 Ole Beck VFW Post 209 ~ First Friday Art & Live Music, 245 W. Main St., Msla, 6 - 9pm
3/6 Tamarack Grief Resource Center ~ Community Workshop “QPR: Suicide Prevention Training,” 405 S. 1st St. W., Msla, 4:30 – 6pm
Free Drop In Workshop!
3/6 RIVER (Rural Institute for Veterans Education & Research) ~ GAME NIGHT, 2875 Tina Ave. #104, Msla, 5:30 – 8pm
3/7 – 3/9 Tamarack Grief Resource Center ~ 14th Annual Grief Institute, Providence St. Patrick Hospital, Msla (3/7 at 4:30; 3/8 & 3/9 at 8:30am)
TGRC’s Grief Institute provides top-quality, inspiring, and practical training for professional counselors, educators, hospice personnel, nurses and psychologists. The Grief Institute is an educational event in which presenters blend research and best practices to provide an opportunity to enhance knowledge and skills relating to end-of-life and grief for Montanans. This institute will include two full-day professional seminars, plus a free community workshop.
March 7 - Community Workshop "Grief Matters" - 4:30pm-6pm, Open and free to the public. No registration required.
March 8 - "Death and Dying: Strengthening Families throughout the Journey" with Pamela Gabbay, EdD, FT & Andy McNiel, MA(Check in at 8:30am)
March 9 - "Bereavement and Post-traumatic Growth: Modes of Helping after Tragedy" with Pamela Gabbay, EdD, FT & Andy McNiel, MA (Check in at 8:30am)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/110287259775741/
3/9 HELENA: Helena Vet Center ~ Open House, 1301 Elm St., Suite C, Helena, 1 - 4pm
Join us at 1:00pm on March 9th for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by a Grand Opening Celebration. Stop by to meet the staff and learn about the services the Vet Center offers. For more information, please call (406) 457-8060
The Center is Open, and is not waiting until the Grand Opening to open for business. Its normal hours are 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.
3/17 – 3/18 Dream Adaptive ~ Veterans Weekend (Winter Ski & Snowboard Program), Whitefish Mountain Resort (SEE website for details and application)
Thank You Vets! Our first Veterans weekend of the season was a record breaker - 17 vets from around Montana participated! Thank you so much for making the trip! Lots of learning and playing and good times! We even let the volunteers have some fun. Next Veterans weekend is Feb. 24th and 25th.
Website / APPLY: http://www.dreamadaptive.org/militaryski/ (January 27th/28th, February 24th/25th & March 17th/18th --This program is made possible through a generous VA Adaptive Sports Grant and with support from the Kalispell Vet Center.)
3/26 – 3/30 VVSC & National Association of County Veteran Service Officers ~ VSO Accreditation Training, Holiday Inn, 200 S. Pattee, Msla, 8am – 4pm
The Valley Veterans Service Office is hosting accreditation training for anyone interested in becoming a County Veteran Service Officer (CVSO) or earning CEUs as a VSO. Training is contracted through the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers. Table space is available for any veteran service organization wanting national exposure on Thursday March 29. We only have room for 6 organizations at $50 for a table (tables provided).
At the Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown. NACVSO member registration fee is $250. Non-members pay $350. Clickhttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WLDQKWK to pay or go to our website. All training materials will be provided in a fillable pdf. Printed copies of the training materials cost an extra $20. FOR ANYONE ATTENDING THE ACCREDITATION TRAINING CLASS: Attendance at ALL class sessions from Monday thru Friday is MANDATORY. DO NOT ask to be released early from training, and DO NOT make transportation arrangements that will require you to leave prior to the completion of the class. I would recommend that any of you who are making flight reservations, do not commit yourself to leaving for the airport prior to 4:00PM Friday afternoon. When you submit your registration form for the accreditation class, you are signifying your understanding of these requirements.
4/7 Team Rubicon ~ RUN as ONE (Details TBA)
Don't keep calm, Run As One is coming! We're pumped to partner with The Mission Continues, Team Red, White & Blue, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, Wounded Warrior Project, Student Veterans of America, and the Travis Manion Foundation.
Anne Marie, "There will be Missoula and Bozeman runs - details TBD. Anyone else want to organize one in your city?"
4/7 XSports4Vets ~ Veteran Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction, Governor’s Room, Florence Building, 111 N. Higgins Ave., Msla, 6-9pm
We are a non-profit group of current conflict veterans that strive to help other combat veterans succeed through extreme sports. We are having a Presentation, Dinner, Silent Auction, and Live Music to raise awareness of what Xsports4vets has been doing to help Veterans in our community over the past 8 years. Ticket Price: $35 each or Sponsored Table for $400 (8 tickets). Sponsorships, Donations, and Auction Items Greatly Welcome! Xsports4vets has been providing current conflict combat veterans the opportunity to join others in outdoor activities like river boarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, skydiving, rafting and many others! On top of providing the extreme sports, we also offer guidance and direction to help veterans get help and reach other resources that can be beneficial to their physical and mental health.
Live music by The Teccas
4/10 & 4/12 Job Service – Missoula ~ Career Fair Workshops, 539 South 3rd St. West, Msla, 2:30pm
“Tips on How to be Successful at a Job Fair” (Discuss what to do before, during, and after a job fair)
4/17 Job Service Missoula ~ Western Montana’s Largest Career Fair
Hilton Garden Inn, 3720 N. Reserve St., Msla, 3 – 6pm (EARLY ADMITTANCE for VETERANS / ACTIVE MILITARY at 2:30pm)
And/or be a sponsor - Benefits of being a sponsor:
Promote your company and be included in advertising of the event, which benefits your company’s image in the community. Additional benefits include:
Silver ($250) - Logo advertising in promotional materials
Gold ($500) - Logo advertising in promotional materials, table registration is included
Platinum ($1,000) - Priority advertising in promotional materials along with media outreach, table registration in premier location at event with two tables to increase visibility.
Early bird deadline: 4/1 (Registration fees increase to $205 on 4/2).
Cut off for employer registration: 4/6.
VETERAN SERVICE PROVIDERS: If you are NOT hiring AND you provide a service for Veterans, service members and/or families, you may be able to get a FREE table in the “Veteran section” of the lobby at the Hilton. Please let snoble@mt.gov know if you’re interested
VSP signed up (Hilton lobby – “Veteran Service Provider area”):
§ Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Eric Wells,
(406) 240-3303,
ewells@cybernet1.com
§ Job Service – Missoula, DVOP (Disabled Veterans Outreach Program),
snoble@mt.gov
§ MarketPoint - Veteran health plan options (outside VA), Jen Roberts, Humana, (
406) 249-4235, jroberts23@humana.com
§ Montana National Guard Family Programs (Family Assistance Center), Kristine Scobie,
(406) 439-8580,
Kristine.M.Scobie@gmail.com
4/27 – 4/30 Team Rubicon ~ Sawyer 1 Class, Operation Rock Creek (Details TBA)
Reserve April 27-30 for a Sawyer 1 class and project/potential Operation in Rock Creek.
5/2 – 5/5 RIVER ~ International Association for Suicide Prevention, Asia Pacific Conference, New Zealand
2/15 Minutes: SPEAKERSEd Lesofski and Jason Lemon – thank you for offering to speak after our original speaker canceled! Ed discussed the need for expansion, grief counselors, and his upcoming speaking engagement in New Zealand.
5/5 VSN ~ 5th Annual Heroes at Home BBQ & Music Festival
In partnership with the Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention (VSAP) Run / Walk (3rd Annual “Walk / Ruck / Half-Marathon”)
2/15 Events CMTE Meeting Minutes:
1000 OPENING CEREMONY (Discussed SPEAKER: Per Erick & Troy (USPS, Marine Veteran & “VSAP”,
troyalucas@gmail.com)
, “possibly Paul” BUT TBD)
VSAP (3rd Annual “Walk / Ruck / Half-Marathon”) will start after opening ceremony
Erick said 40 have signed up for the walk, 11 for the marathon, and 5 RUCK. RUCK winners will get gun safes again, and discussion ensued on whether or not to have a patch (VSAP logo or tactical flag: green, black & white) or wrist band made for VSAP participants (along w/the pin), RUCK weight, and/or memorials around the route.
Erick’s hoping to get cost of the pavilion covered. VSAP participants will be able to check in at the Vet Center the day before, or at the Fort the morning of.
We’ll need signage for the route and around the venue (“VSAP / H@H BBQ” with arrows – Anton said Missoula Copy Center is usually good about donating).
Erick said Rick (policeman in Hamilton) will be the “Road Guy,” and the Girl Scouts have volunteered to be road guards (Boys Scouts “maybe”).
RIVER said they will provide an EMT (Sebastian) and medical bags.
Costco agreed to provide 500 bags and water again.
Shannon will request the PSA listserv and send it to Erick & Judy.
Please register, donate, or volunteer at the following site (register by 4/15 to guarantee t-shirt size):
Ole Beck VFW Post 209 – VSAP Event page (9AM): A fun run/walk to support the efforts of the Veteran Suicide Awareness and Prevention. There will be a BBQ after the race is over, with live music and veteran-friendly vendors. https://www.facebook.com/events/421046474982387/
2/15 Event CMTE Minutes:
1100 FREE BBQ while supplies last
1100 – 1230 The Ghost Peppers
1230 – 1330 TBD (See below under MUSIC)
1330 – 1500 TBD (Reserved for Hero Sound Project until EOM)
VSN Events CMTE Members
BBQ LOGISTICS & QUESTIONS (Anton, CMTE Leader, Mobile Vet Center, VFW, Xsports4Vets,
anton.johnson@va.gov):
Anton said he’ll check w/Erick re Parks & Rec regs for beer garden (rope off?).
Jason (New Outreach Coordinator, RIVER,
manage@riverofchange.org) said they’ll bring kids activities and have them by the playground. He’ll also find a face painter.
John talked to B&R Foods and they do have premade taco meat that we could keep in crock pots, so he’ll be coordinating w/his AL guys, auxiliary members, Anton/VFW, and Judy/RSVP volunteers (restocking / serving food) on whether or not to do the taco bar along with the dogs and burgers. Sandy (American Legion Auxiliary Post 27,
sldorsett@gmail.com) would like to have several donation cans made to put around the food area, so we’ll need a volunteers to watch donation cans.
Erick said they’ll have a DJ playing during the run (He’s going to check name since Ed said he has a guy he can ask).
Senta (Costco & ALA Post 27 President,
w067mkt02@costco.com) is going to check with “Child Bloom” kid band to see if they might want to play between bands (1230-1330). She also talked to Prairie Sisters (they reserve the Historical Museum area), and they offered a discount to VSAP participants (TBD).
Clint / Hero Sound Project (1330 – 1500), “if I can help it we will play something and at minimum I would like to have a booth set up. “And 2/14 msg, “We are playing a song at The Wilma on the 24th for the ZACC’s Fundraiser so maybe after that they will give me a definite answer. I ask them every week though.”
Judy (VOB, Animal Human Connection, Artichoke Press,
auntieartichoke@gmail.com) said she knows of another band that may be interested if HSP cannot play.
Rebecca said she’s willing to pick up donations for the raffle and silent auction. If anyone gets a donation, please let her know ASAP and cc: Shannon, so we can promote donors on social media and in weekly VSN updates. Shannon will get the donor list from last year updated and send it to the Events CMTE.
Judy said she’ll have volunteers register on the VSAP site. She’ll also get volunteers for the raffle & silent auction section (5). Shannon would like Linda to in charge of selling tickets, and John will call her to ask. If she agrees, Linda will need volunteers to help make ticket bags, organize raffle / silent auction area, draw winners, watch area, hand out raffle prizes, and answer questions. Judy will send Shannon the RSVP job description forms and send out a recruitment for volunteers to get donations.
SERVICE PROVIDERS (Please plan to bring your own table and chairs – Shannon, Job Service DVOP & ALA 27,
snoble@mt.gov):
Canopies and stakes are not allowed in the grass at Fort Missoula Regional Park, so Service providers will be set up around the pavilion (along the outside). The inside of the pavilion will be reserved for Veterans / VSAP participants and guests / BBQ attendees.
Service Providers signed up as of 2/15/18: American Legion Post 27 & Auxiliary; Animal Human Connection (VOB) / Knotty Paws; AT&T (Employer); Costco (VSAP bags, water and SP booth); Disabled American Veterans (DAV); Hero Sound Project; Job Service – Missoula DVOP; Learning Center at Red Willow; MarketPoint – Veteran Health Plan Option (Outside VA); Missoula Aging Services; Missoula Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Muay Thai; Missoula Housing Authority; Missoula Vet Center (Mobile Vet Center & Vet Center Outreach); Montana Honor Guard & Walking for the Fallen; Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA AmeriCorps Member); Montana National Guard Family Programs (Family Assistance Center); Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History (RMMMH Civil War reenactment camp); Rural Institute for Veterans Education & Research (RIVER); Spartans Honour, Inc. (POW/MIA table); Team RWB Missoula; VFW (Ole Beck VFW Post 209); XSports4Vets.
Erick said Project Tomorrow will probably attend – he’ll confirm.
THANK YOU ~ YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED!
5/12 SUPERIOR: Mineral County Medical Foundation ~ Montana Towns: Then, Now, Tomorrow,” Superior High School, 410 Arizona Ave., Superior, 2pm
Since the Mineral County Medical Foundation was incorporated, it has raised over $200,000 for Mineral Community Hospital (MCH) to purchase unbudgeted items from medical equipment to new flooring. As a 501(C)(3) and the primary arm of fundraising for MCH, 2 key events are held each year. Besides the golf tournament late this summer, the other one is in the spring and this year it is a going to be a whopper!. Dr. Hal Stearns with Humanities Montana is a retired Brigadier General with the Montana National Guard as well as a native of the Treasure State growing up in a small town. He is very well known through our schools and universities for his energetic and entertaining discussions. His knowledge of Big Sky history is bottomless and you can hear his passion in his presentations.
On Saturday, May 12th at 2 pm in the multipurpose room of the Superior High School, one of his favorite dialogs with his audience is called - Montana Towns: Then, Now and Tomorrow. Hal researches the history of rural towns and tailor makes this talk to the area he is speaking to, but also has interesting comparisons with other areas of the state. You will find this interesting, entertaining and probably eye-opening. The afternoon could be a Mother’s Day treat because there isn’t anyone of any age who will not enjoy what they hear! Please share this opportunity with everyone you know who truly enjoys the history of Montana presented in a fashion that will have you laughing and scratching your head while your support helps the Mineral County Medical Foundation.
5/19 – 5/20 RMMMH (Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History) ~ FREE Oral Historian Training, Bldg T-316, Fort Missoula,8:30am – 5pm
On behalf of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC) and the Rocky Mountain Military History Museum (RMMHM), I cordially invite you to attend a special training weekend on May 19-20, as part of the Veterans Ambassador Program (VAP). The VAP is a nation-wide USAHEC initiative to train citizens as volunteer oral historians to collect Army Veteran stories for inclusion in the Army's historical archives.
TO REGISTER - Send Name, Email, and Phone Number to Mr. Karl Warner,karl.k.warner.civ@mail.mil PROGRAM COST - FREE
The USAHEC is part of the U.S. Army War College located at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The USAHEC is the Army's primary historical archives and artifact conservation center, as well as a museum and historical research center boasting tens of millions of manuscripts, oral histories, artifacts, and more. The USAHEC has teamed up with Rocky Mountain Military History Museum to bring the Veterans Ambassador Program (VAP) to the Missoula area. The VAP is a national historical initiative from the USAHEC to train volunteer oral historians to the Army's standard and send them out to collect Army veteran's stories for use by scholars, students, and the public for generations to come. Every Soldier's story is important to us! Our program is complete with a two day training course and ongoing support for any volunteers who decide to become an Ambassador. If you are interested in participating in the VAP training, please register by calling or emailing Mr. Karl Warner at karl.k.warner.civ@mail.mil or 717-245-4491.
Karl K. Warner III, Program and Education Coordinator, Visitor and Education Services, U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
Desk 1: (717)245-4491, Desk 2: (717)245-3972, Cell: (304)680-1060, www.usahec.org, www.facebook.com/USAHEC
5/19 KALISPELL: NW Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry ~ 7th Annual Armed Forces Banquet & Silent Auction, Elks, 1820 US Hwy 93 S, Kalispell, 5:30pm
Mark your calendar for the 7th Annual Armed Forces Banquet/ Silent Auction May 19th 2018 @ the Elks in Kalispell Social hour starting @ 5:30pm
5/26 - 5/28 LIBBY: Wounded Warrior Weekend ~ Kootenai Country
SAVE the DATE: 2nd annual, full Weekend of Events: Scenic ATV RIDE, Pro BBQ Cook-Off, Veterans Parade, Memorial / Remembrance, Live Music, $25 registration / vehicle, $5 poker ride, raffles, 50/50 (More info coming soon - proceeds to benefit MontanaWW and VFW posts in Libby / Troy / Eureka). Questions: (406) 890-7140
5/28 HAMILTON: Valley Veterans Service Center (VVSC) ~ Heroes & Hot Rods Car Show Fundraiser, 217 N. 3rd St., Hamilton,12pm
Join us after the Corvallis Memorial Day Parade and help us determine which car received the Veteran's Choice Award. All money donated will go to help Ravalli County veterans, their families and survinging spouses. https://www.facebook.com/events/508090249578064/
7/4 BIGFORK: Grateful Nation Montana ~ 8th Annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk, Brookside Yard, 191 Mill St., Bigfork, 8am - 10am
7/12 – 7/16 Be Safe, Love Mom ~ Military Moms Retreats: July 12-16, 2018; August 2-6, 2018; September 13-17, 2018 Testimonial from a recent attendee: "My biggest take away from Elaine‘s Be Safe, Love mom retreat is that I am not alone. I was able to feel connected to other military Moms and to get strength and wisdom from their experiences. Elaine is masterful at understanding what we are all going through, equipping us with strategies that help to cope with the various stages of our children’s service and deployments. She gives hope and strength; insight and courage. I learned that we are stronger than we think we are, and that as warrior moms, we have to be brave and strong for our own warriors!” Do something for yourself to build your armor. Join us in beautiful Montana-you will be glad you did. Click on the link to learn more and to hold your spot.
7/22 – 7/29 Montana Warriors On The Water ~ Fort Peck Tour
8/17 - 8/18 Montana Ride to Remember ~ 5th Annual, Helena to West Yellowstone, US 287 – POW/MIA Memorial Highway, 7am - 5pm
BBQ - Friday, August 17th - Registration 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 50/50 & raffles; No alcohol; Opening Ceremony
Saturday, August 18th - registration 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.; Opening ceremony promptly at 9:30 a.m.; Safety meeting to follow ceremony; Ride out promptly at 10:15 a.m.; Law enforcement escort out of town
Rider information: Ride is an annual event – 183 easy miles; Always on 3rd Saturday of August; Rain or shine – be prepared!; Open to all – camaraderie and patriotic inspiration; Emphasis on safety and respect; Experienced riders in front – new riders to follow; Personal vehicles/cages travel at back of the pack; Two fuel/rest stops: 1) I 90 Interchange by Three Forks (Town Pump); 2) Ennis, MT (Fuel at Town Pump or Cenex, rest stop at Ennis school); Ride patch, 2018 rocker, new merchandise for purchase; Closing Ceremony Immediately following ride – west Yellowstone. https://www.facebook.com/events/170939486968040/
9/15 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ~ Out of the Darkness Community Walk, Silver Park, Msla, 12 - 3pm
The AFSP Missoula Out of the Darkness Community Walk is confirmed for September 15th at Silver Park. Please plan to join us as we raise hope and awareness that suicide is preventable. AFSP has set a goal to reduce the rate of death by suicide by 20% by 2025. We need YOU to join us as we WALK together to bring suicide out of the darkness, raising awareness, funds, and mobilizing advocates. Suicide is preventable and our community is committed to prevention, education, and awareness.
Sign up today at
