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University & Community Activities for March 11, 2008
10:08 AM - 10:10 AM
Today's Highlight: The Montana Natural History Center of Missoula is holding a lecture Wednesday March 12th at 7PM with UM Graduate Student Katie Mally. The topic will be porcupines of the Bitterroot Valley. To learn more, call 327-0405.
The Red Cross is holding several blood drives around the state this week. Today, in Hamilton, you can donate at Grace Lutheran Church from 12:30 until 5:30 PM. Call 777-0707 to schedule an appointment. Tomorrow, Wednesday March 12th, in Kalispell, you can donate at the Flathead County Health Department from 10:30AM until 2:30PM. On Thursday March 13th, donations are being accepted in Libby from 10AM until 3PM at Libby High School. On Friday, March 14th, you can donate in Missoula at the American Red Cross from 10AM until 1PM. Call 543-6695 to make an appointment.
Missoula Community Access Television is holding a basic training session for those interested in making their own television show on Wednesday March 12th at 5:30PM. The workshop is free and open to the public. For more information, call 542-6628.
Meals on Wheels of Missoula is holding their annual Walk and Roll for Meals on Wheels this Saturday March 15th at the Southgate Mall. Participants collect donations in advance and then meet at the mall for two hours of activities. Registration information is available at Missoula Aging Services or you can call 728-7682 for the details.
The Aerie Literary Arts Magazine is holding their annual Citywide Poetry Slam this Wednesday at 7PM at the Elk’s Club in Missoula. The cost is 5 dollars for singles or 9 dollars for couples. Those who would like to read are encouraged to arrive early due to a limited number of slots. Call 728-2401 extension 8644 to learn more.
The YWCA of Missoula is accepting nominations for their annual “Salute to Women Awards”. If you know of a local woman that deserves recognition, the application is due March 21st. Call 543-6777 for more information.
Community Systems of Bozeman is sponsoring an intensive Grant Writing Workshop April 21st through the 24th. The registration deadline is March 28th. For more information or to register, call 994-3836.
The Bigfork Steering Committee is hosting a presentation on “Light Pollution and Light Trespass” this evening at 7PM at Bethany Lutheran Church. To learn more, call 837-6868.
The Missoula Public Library Book Discussion Group is meeting tonight at 7PM and on Thursday the 13th at 10AM to discuss Michael Pollan’s book “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals”. Copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk. Call 721-2665 for more information.
The Jeanette Rankin Peace Center is holding a workshop on Controversial Issues Processing Friday March 14th from 1 until 4PM. The cost is 20 dollars and the registration deadline Wednesday March 4th. To learn more, call 541-6891.
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