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University & Community Activities for May 20, 2008
12:55 PM - 12:58 PM
Today's Highlight: For those of you who dream of traveling to Africa, tonight at 8pm a presentation entitled, “Kilimanjaro through the eyes of a native Maasai” will be held at the Trail Head, 221 East Front Street in Missoula. Kambona Ole Tirra, a native Maasai and a seasoned guide who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro over 100 times, will present a fascinating slide show and talk about some of the most exotic wildlife and ecology on the planet. Everyone is welcomed to attend the free event. Call 543-6966 with questions.
Tonight in Dillion, the Beaverhead Community Recycling Group will hold it’s monthly meeting at 7pm in the Tom Welch Room of the Old Pioneer Federal Building, located at 102 N. Washington Street. All community members interested in recycling are encourage to attend. Call 683-6529 for more information.
Wednesday, May 21st will be the “Ride of Silence” an easy, slow-paced bicycle ride to promote safe cycling around Missoula and to honor those who have been killed in cycling accidents. This free event is open to people of all ages and is suitable for children. Please wear a helmet, be prepared to sign a waiver and meet at Caras Park at 6:45 pm. If you have questions, contact Monica LaBarge at her email address; monicalabarge@hotmail.com.
A free lecture entitled “Re-framing the Growth Discussion” will happen this evening, from 7 to 9 pm at the Missoula Children Theatre’s auditorium located at the corner of Broadway and Adams Streets in Missoula. Eben Fodor, a nationally known community planning consultant and author of “Better Not Bigger: How to take control of Urban Growth and Improve your Community” will be the featured speaker. Call 327-1290 for more details.
It’s getting to be time to plan ahead for summer and for the first time, the National Folk Festival is coming to Montana. This is the 70th year of the festival and it will be held in Butte, July 11th through the 13th. This free festival is one of the country’s largest and most prestigious celebrations of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food. Music from many cultures including Cajun, blues, bluegrass, gospel, Irish, western swing, mariachi, Africian and more will be featured. Log on to www dot national folk festival dot com for all the information.
The Missoula Underage Substance Abuse Prevention Team is presenting, “Can you Hear Me Now?” a panel discussion made up of parents and youth who will provide expert advice and share personal stories. This is a chance to relax, enjoy a free meal and talk with other parents and kids about making the tween and teen years fun and successful. This free event happens this evening, May 20th, from 6 to 8:30 pm at the YMCA, located at 3000 S. Russell Street in Missoula. Call 258-3798 if interested.
The Prickly Pear Land Trust is holding a Wildflower Trail Walk, tonight at 6 pm at the Adams Street Trail Head in Helena. This loop trail is 1.5 miles and all are welcomed to this free event. Call 459-6867 or just show up with your water bottle and walking shoes.
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