Community Calendar For Week Of April 18th

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Week of April 18th

Drugged Driving

Learn about Drugged Driving in Montana when Rebecca Sturdevant presents to the Gallatin County DUI Task Force, April 20th at 6 PM. Sturdevant will discuss impairment from many different drugs as well as the effects of mixing drugs with alcohol.

Join in April 20th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the City Hall Commission meeting room in the City of Bozeman Building, at 121 N Rouse Bozeman.

Bozeman Police Department Open House

10 a.m. to 7 p.m.at new office at 34 North Rouse. See the new office, pick up information on crime prevention and meet the officers.

Journey Church Easter Egg Hunt

Join us for the Gallatin Valley's largest Egg Hunt with 40,000 eggs, giant inflatables, bunny hop races, face painting and crafts!

The fun will begin, rain, snow or shine, on Saturday morning, April 23rd at 10:30 AM at the MSU practice fields - at the corner of Kagy and 7th Ave. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 11:00 AM and games will continue until noon. Infants through 5th graders are welcome to participate.

See you there!

Preschool Rec Class

APRIL MORNING PRESCHOOL CLASSES

The Bozeman Recreation Department is offering a Blast Off! – Exploring Space preschool class o Monday & Wednesday, April 4 to 27 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 2 & 3. We will talk about stars, make planet crafts, sing songs, pretend to be space ships and fly to different planets full of adventure. On Friday, April 8 to 29 the Dora & Diego Explore the Seasons class will meet from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5 and from 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. for ages 3 to 5. Take a journey through the seasons with Dora & Diego. Investigate the colorful changes of the seasons through a variety of games and crafts. Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall; we will explore them all! Fee for the Monday & Wednesday class is $30 City of Bozeman resident/$42 non-resident and fee for Friday class is $15 City of Bozeman residents/$21 non-resident. Pre-registration is required at Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman, or over the phone with a Visa/or Master Card by calling 582-2290. Enrollment is limited, so sign up early.

YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL OPPORTUNITIES

The Bozeman Recreation Department has scheduled an after school Outdoor Adventure Skills class for ages 12 to 14 on Thursdays, April 7^th to 28^th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Lindley Center. This active class is a perfect way to get ready for spring and summer in Montana. Youth will be introduced to outdoor skills such as fire and shelter building, knot tying, map reading and outdoor cooking skills. A Fun on Bikes session for ages 6 to 8 is being offered on Tuesdays, April 5 to 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Beall Park Recreation Center. Participants are asked to bring their bikes and helmets as we talk about bike safety, how to inspect and take care of their own bike (tire pressure, chain tightness and brakes). The class will play games and even do some bike crafts. Helmets are required for this class. Fee for either class is $30 City of Bozeman resident/$42 non-resident. Pre-registration is required at the Recreation Department, Beall Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman or by calling 582-2290 and paying with a Visa or Master Charge card. Enrollment limited, so sign up early.

Heritage Christian School

Heritage Christian School in Bozeman is holding an Open House for all parents interested in enrolling their children in the 2011-2012 school year. The Open House will be held on Thursday, April 28, at 6:30 P.M., and is an opportunity for parents to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and ask questions. Heritage offers a quality, affordable, Christ-focused education in grades K-12 that includes art, music, foreign language, and competitive sports. For more information contact the school at 587-9311. Children are welcome to attend.

Bobcat Fest On Main

The MSU Alumni Association, the Downtown Bozeman Partnership and ASMSU Campus Entertainment are proud to Present The 3^rd Annual “Bobcat Fest on Main” Friday, April 29^th from 5-8pm

Bozeman To Billings Walk To Cure Diabetes

1:00 p.m. Daylis Stadium in Billings: for more information or to register go to www.walk.jdrf.org

National Day Of Prayer

The Gallatin Valley National Day of Prayer Team is pleased to announce a community gathering for the 60th Annual National Day of Prayer. All are invited to join us at The Commons (The corner of Baxter and Love) from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm on Thursday May 5th. Group led prayers will be held on the hour. This event is kid and family friendly. All are welcome! For more information, please contact the Journey Church office at 406-922-0190 tel:406-922-0190 or visit their website at www.journeyweb.net

Gallatin Gateway Fire Department Pancake Breakfast And More!

May 21, pancakes, eggs, sausage and lots of coffee serving from 7 AM to 11 AM. This is not your typical fireman's pancake breakfast. We always have lots of kids' activities including: spraying targets with hoses, a station where kids can put on fireman's gear, a smoke house along with the ever popular fire engine rides with lights and sirens. Again this year the US Forest Service will bring Smokey Bear and some of his helpers to hand out literature and answer questions. Gallatin Gateway's Emergency Planners will be present to answer questions also. Oh yeah the food is great too!!!!

Alive at 26

This course addresses the number one cause of death for drivers ages 15 to 24—motor vehicle crashes—and has been adopted by many states and courts for graduated licensing and traffic violator programs. The third edition of Alive at 25 encourages young drivers to take responsibility for their driving behavior. A compelling new video challenges participants to imagine life without them.

Bozeman/Belgrade Course Offerings

April 26th

5 to 9 pm at Bozeman Fire Station 3

May 28th

9 to 1 pm at Bozeman Fire Station 3

June 18th

9 to 1 pm at Bozeman Fire Station 3

Livingston Course Offerings

April 16th

9 to 1 pm at Livingston Public Library

May 18th

5 to 9 pm at Livingston Public Library

This training is FREE and open to drivers 15 to 24 years of age. Participation in this

course may reduce insurance rates. Please contact your insurance agent for details.

Sign Up Today! Interested individuals may contact Stacy at 587-7786 or stacy@childcareconnections or Katie at 587-4525 or kbrooks@mt.gov

Facebook ~ Gallatin Valley Alive at 25

Open Burning

Open buring in the State of Montana begins March 1^st. Starting on the 1^st residents of Gallatin County will be able to activate the required $15 Gallatin County Burn Permit to conduct burning. Permits can be purchased online at http://burnpermits.mt.gov or in person at:

-Gallatin County Treasurer's Office, 311 West Main-Room 103 in Bozeman

-Bozeman Fire Station 1, 34 North Rouse in Bozeman

-Central Valley Fire District Station 1, 205 East Main in Belgrade

-Manhattan Fire Department, 222 Main in Manhattan

-Three Forks Public Library, 607 North Main in Three Forks

-Hebgen Basin Fire District Station 1, 400 Yellowstone in West Yellowstone

After permits are purchased, or renewed, the permit is good until November 30, 2011 when burn season closes. These permits need to be activated each day a permit holder burns either online at http://burnpermits.mt.gov, or by automated telephone at 1-877-306-2876.

Big Sky Football

Football is coming to Big Sky for the first time. This fall the Lone Peak High

School Big Horns will be battling for the Western C 6-man title in football.

Be a part of bringing football to Big Sky. Join our Quarterback Club by donating $500 dollars or more. Contact any of our Starting Line-up listed below or directly at our email address to get more details on this exciting opportunity.

Donations are tax-deductible. Send donations care of:

Friends of Big Sky Education (FOBSE)

PO Box 161157

Big Sky MT 59716

Gallatin County Solid Waste District:

The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District holds a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program on the second Saturday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We accept hazardous chemicals from residents free of charge. Hazardous wastes from businesses. Call: 582-2494 for more information.

• The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District will be hosting an e-waste event on Earth Day, Friday, April 22nd, from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. It is free for the general public. The Logan Landfill accepts and recycles e-waste Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from the general public and commercial enterprises for a fee.

• The Gallatin Solid Waste Management District maintains recycling sites throughout Gallatin County. Please do not throw garbage, glass, or items not recycled. It could jeopardize the program. In order to reduce our carbon footprint, and help keep Gallatin County’s air clean, please turn off your engines before you unload.

Human Development Clinic

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.

Bridger Mountain Range Photo to benefit the Warming Center

Mike Prester a local amateur photographer has offered the sale of his 5-inch x 71-inch panoramic photo of the Bridger from Flathead Pass to the “M” to benefit the Warming Center. The beautiful photograph is available only at the HRDC and costs $45. Photos are sold at the HRDC office, 32 South Tracy in Bozeman. Call to confirm availability at 585-4877. Preseter wanted to get involved in helping make the Warming Center a reality and came to the HRDC with the idea. The December 31^st edition of the Bozeman Daily Chronicle featured Prester and his photo - to date the photo sale has raised close to $1500 for the center.

Hopa Mountain

Hopa Mountain is a nonprofit organization that invests in rural and tribal citizen leaders, adults and youth, who are working to improve education, ecological health, and economic development (www.hopamountain.org). On February 15, 2011 Hopa Mountain will be releasing our Together campaign, which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of early learning for children and their families.

Car Seat Check Up Events

Thursday of each Month

12:00-2:00

1/13, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/09

4th Monday of each Month

4:00-6:00

1/24, 2/28, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27

Where: 34 North Rouse

Bozeman Fire Station 1

By appointment only please: www.gallatinsafekids@gmail.com

587-7786/582-2350/388-4480

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!

The Eagles

For more than a century, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has had a major positive influence on our region, nation, world, and most importantly on our communities. The Eagles are hometown builders. We support our troops, police, firefighters, and others who protect and serve. To show our appreciation, we offer all Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, Correctional Officers, Emergency Medical Technicians, Military, and all Honorably Discharged Military one-year complimentary membership with the Eagles. For more information contact the Bozeman Aerie at 587-9996.

Low cost Counseling

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 2^nd and 4^th 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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