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University & Community Activities for August 14, 2007
10:08 AM - 10:10 AM
Today's Highlight: Tuesday, August 14th
All families currently displaced by fire are welcome to participate in the Missoula Family YMCA as members at no cost. If you have been displaced by fire and would like to have mentally, socially, and/or physically healthy activities for yourself or your family, please call the YMCA today at 721-YMCA.
Tomorrow, Governor Schweitzer and children’s advocates will urge Congress and the White House to support Kids’ Health Coverage at a Press Conference in Helena. The Governor and various children’s advocates will discuss the need to safeguard health coverage for Montana’s children and the vital role that SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program) known at CHIP in Montana plays in keeping kids healthy. The Press Conference will be held tomorrow, August 15th at 10:00 am located at Capital Rotunda in Helena. For more information, call Abigail McLane at 449-7303.
Missoula County Public Schools’ Board of Trustees’ Public Budget Hearing, will be at 6 pm tonight, located in the Business Building Boardroom, 915 South Avenue West. Following at 7:00 pm will be the regular monthly meeting. Agendas are available on the website: www.mcps.k12.mt.us.
If you are a young adult between the ages of 16 to 29 in the region and are searching for answers to the following questions: What are mystics? What is Sufism? What are the dances of Universal Peace? How can my heart open when the world is in so much conflict? How can I increase my personal experience of peace and help others do the same? Then the Hinterlands Young Adult Retreat is for you. Sponsored by the Oneness Project, the Hinterlands Young Adult Retreat will run from August 17th through August 19th located at the Common Ground Center, 260 Roosevelt Lane in Hamilton. To register contact Shahar at 363-7211 or shahar@onenessproject.com. For questions and inquiries contact Daniel or Katie Hamida at Hinterlands.YA@gmail.com.
Montana Museum of Art and Culture will sponsor a Public Lecture by author Michael Punke, titled, “1894: Yellowstone Park and the Battle to Save the Buffalo” tonight at 7 pm. Located at the Meloy Gallery at PARTV Center at The University of Montana. This event is free to the public. For more information call 243-2019.
Beat the heat and escape the smoky air at the Children’s Museum! Their hours are now extended until August 31st. The museum will now be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, and Sunday noon through 5 pm. For more information call Jen Stone at 541-7529.
Seeley Lake Institute will sponsor a workshop, Creativity for Life, September 22nd and 23rd at Grey Wolf Ranch in Seeley Lake. If you would like to enjoy an engaging, exciting weekend with Eric Maisel, America’s foremost creativity coach. Artists, helping professionals, coaches and anyone wanting to learn more about creativity will not be disappointed. Anyone may participate and there is a fee. The deadline to register is tomorrow! To register or for more information call, 677-7282.
Are you interested in learning more about the rewards and requirements of running a child care business? Child Care Resources can help you create a nurturing environment for children and a vital business. Today there will be an orientation in Missoula. To inquire about a child care licensing packet, location and details call Child Care Resources at 728-6446.
At the end of a long, hot summer, Meadowgold will team up with the American Red Cross Blood Services of Montana to trade a pint for a pint and help save lives in August. Presenting the donors at the blood center drives will receive a flavor of their choice, compliments of Meadow Gold Ice Cream. Donors with a taste for ice cream should call 543-6695 to schedule a blood donation appointment.
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive today in Hamilton at Grace Lutheran Church from 12:30 to 5:30 pm and at Kalispell Regional Medical Center from 12 to 4 pm. For future locations and times, call 543-6695.
Attention Missoula Senior Citizens! There will be A Pinochle Tournament on August 30th starting at 1 pm. Computer Lessons at varying days and times. For more summertime activities go to Mellowaires, Pancake Suppers, Evening and Afternoon Dances, Line Dancing retired Teamsters, and Potluck Dinners. For locations, times and to register call 543-7154.
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