Community Calendar For Week Of February 28th

Community Calendar

GAPWEST Broadcasting - South Central Montana

Montana Horse Welfare Council (end jan 15)

on Saturday, January 15^th, from 11 am – 2 pm, at the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, 1549 Cameron Bridge Road in Bozeman.  Montana’s Horse Welfare Council addresses current issues facing Montana horses and their owners, including veterinary care, feeding, equine cruelty investigation and related issues.

Documentary to Highlight Ecological Importance of Wolves, Predation (end tues. jan 18)

Narrated by Peter Coyote, this captivating documentary goes behind the scenes with leading scientists to explore the role top predators play in restoring and maintaining ecosystems and biodiversity.

Lords of Nature will screen in Bozeman

WHEN:          Tuesday, January 18, 7pm.

WHERE:       Crawford Theater, Emerson Center, 111 S. Grand Ave, Bozeman

WHAT:            Film. Discussion to follow.

COST:            Free and open to the public.

Gallatin County 4H Fundraising Open Horse Show (end jan. 29)

January 29, 2011  start time 9 A.M.  Circle L Arena, Belgrade.  Cost is $40/day (1 rider / 1 horse), $10 for extra horse, or $7 /class.  Concessions will be available.  Free to come and watch.  Silent Auction. For a class list or questions please call Renae 579-1720 or email oreocowdog@yahoo.com

Bozeman School District2011 Hall of Honor –(end march 1)

The Bozeman High School Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the Bozeman School District "Hall of Honor". The Hall of Honor program recognizes those whose accomplishments and contributions to the Bozeman School District family inspire a tradition of excellence. Please submit nominations by March 1^st, 2011 at www.hawksalumni.org

Alive at 25 (end March 25)

Bozeman/Belgrade Course Offerings

January 25th

5 to 9 pm at Belgrade Fire Training Center

February 16th & 17th

5 to 7 pm at Bozeman Fire Station 3

March 23rd & 24th

5 to 7 pm at Bozeman Fire Station 3

Livingston Course Offerings

January 15th

9 to 1 pm at Livingston Public Library

March 12th

9 to 1 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

Car Seat Check Up Events (end :  until further notice)

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 (end april 2011)

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 (tfn)

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  (tfn)

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: (tfn)

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 (tfn)

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.