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Week of December 6

Ladies Night

The Downtown Bozeman Association and “My 103.5” as well as our other contributing sponsors, Montana Parent Magazine and First Security Bank; are teaming up to bring you “Ladies Night” in Downtown Bozeman on Thursday, December 9th from 6 to 8pm.

There will be specials and promotions at over 30 downtown retailers and restaurants! So, grab your friends and come downtown on Dec. 9 for a fun holiday shopping experience! Details at www.downtownbozeman.org or http://www.my1035.com.

4-H

Our 4H teen leaders are putting on a fund raiser Dec 11th called Parents Night Out. 4-H members have have collected coupons from Bozeman's local restaurants to encourage the parents to have a relaxing night out while we entertain their young ones ages 6-12. The deadline to sign up isDec 8th.

Love, Inc.

Enter a Christmas wonderland and raise money for Love INC. The Christmas Village Tour will be on Dec 4, 11 and 12 Noon to 5pm. Address 6931 S. 19th Ave. Tickets $10 individual and $25 family

Tickets available at Bozeman Hallmark stores, Van's IGA, Heebs Grocery, Lee and Dads in Belgrade and at the door. For more information call the Love INC office 587-3008.

AVALANCHE AWARENESS CLASS

The Bozeman Recreation Department in partnership with the Friends of the Gallatin National Avalanche Center will hold an Avalanche Awareness class on Monday, December 13th at Beall Recreation Center and our new Beacon Park, 415 N. Bozeman. These classes begin at 7:00 p.m. and are free, but a donation is suggested to help defray costs. For information call 582-2290

The Nutcracker

The Dance Center presents its 6th annual production of “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” Friday, December 17 at 6:30pm Saturday, December 18 at 11am & 2pm at the Emerson Cultural Center Theater. TICKETS: $12 Adults (13 & up) $6 Children (2-12), Tickets are available at Chalet Sports, downtown Bozeman. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

The Nutcracker

Yellowstone Ballet Company’s 20th Anniversary Performance of THE NUTCRACKER

TIME: 4:00 pm

LOCATION: Willson Auditorium, Bozeman

TICKETS: $20 adult (18+)**

$15 student (13-17)

$10 child (12 & under)

$2.00 more at the door.

**One free Child ticket with each Adult ticket.

Winter Farmer’s Market

The The 3rd Annual Bozeman Winter Farmers' Market season begins Saturday, October 9th in the Emerson Center ballroom. From 9 a.m. to noon, local farmers and producers will offer food and agricultural products two Saturdays per month from October to April. The market is now gladly accepting credit, debit and SNAP cards!

Low cost Counseling

Have you been experiencing relationship problems, stress, loss, depression, anxiety, or do you have parenting concerns? Are you seeking support as you deal with these and other stressors in your life? The Human Development Clinic offers low-cost confidential counseling for individuals, couples, and families. For more information about affordable mental health counseling, call 994-4113. That’s 994-4113.

Habitat 4 Humanity Restore

Due to the demands of our patrons, the HABITAT 4 HUMANITY RESTORE of Belgrade has increased it's hours and has expanded it's volunteer search. Call Mike or Lou at 388-2851 Thursdays/Fridays, 9:00-4:00,Saturdays 10:00-5:00 for our VOLUNTEER program information.

New Jobs Tax Breaks:

Workers and businesses are eager to learn more about two new tax benefits that are part of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) act. These new tax breaks offer a much-needed boost to employers who may be thinking about adding positions to their payrolls-while also opening up more employment opportunities for workers.

The IRS is here to help. With a comprehensive Web site, knowledgeable staff and helpful customer service, businesses can turn to IRS.gov for the latest information on these new jobs tax breaks.

With this new legislation, employers may qualify for a special 6.2% payroll tax incentive to fill positions with people who have been unemployed or worked very little during the previous 60 days. If these new hires stay on the job for at least a year, employers can also claim a tax credit of up to $1,000 per worker.

The IRS has developed a 60-second PSA to help guide people through their questions about these new tax benefits. This PSA steers listeners to IRS.gov for the latest information on the HIRE act.

We hope you'll take a moment to review this PSA. Click here to preview and download the HIRE Act PSA. You can also download it on IRS.gov. We believe you'll find it to be a valuable resource for your listeners.

American Red Cross - Blood Drives

The American Red Cross has a full slate of blood drives in the month of June. To find out more about giving the gift of life and when their next drive is call 587-2790 or visit their website at redcrossblood.org


Safe and Alive

Montana's biggest killer is motor vehicle crashes. Safe and Alive presents the facts about motor vehicle passenger safety to empower Montanans to make the right personal, parental, and policy choices that touch the lives of individuals and families every day. These facts are based on statistics and studies from the Montana Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and other credible sources. To provide a better understanding of this topic, the Buckle Up/Safe Kids Coalition will be offering this free presentation to area businesses, agencies and community groups. For more information on how to host a Safe and Alive presentation, contact Stacy at Child Care Connections, 587-7786.

Mike Utley Foundations

Join the Mike Utley Foundation in the search for a cure for paralysis. Liz Ann Kudrna is a Paradise Valley local who was in a horrible accident last year that left her paralyzed. She is fundraising with the Thumbs-Up Bike Tour…Please help LizAnn by visiting lizannkudrna.com.


Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 6:30pm at Parkhaven Assisted Living & Retirement Community. For more information please call Chris at 282-7488.


AFS High School Exchange

Each year AFS gives a number of special families a chance to host an AFS High School exchange student. Most people have no idea how much hosting a young person from another country can bring to their lives. You can find out! Call 1-800-AFS-INFO for more information! Teens, join the fight against meth this summer by entering the Montana Meth Project's "Paint the State" contest, for a chance to win up to sixty-five hundred dollars! ($6,500). Use Montana as your canvas to design, create and display your anti-meth message: paint a barn, grain silo, storefront window, or design any other work of public art. So, if you're 13 to 18, here's your chance to say "Not Even Once" to meth and earn money this summer. For more information about the "Paint the State" contest visit www.paintthestatemontana.org.

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