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University & Community Activities for May 27, 2008
12:55 PM - 12:58 PM
Today's Highlight: The Montana Natural History Center in Missoula is now enrolling for Summer Science Discovery Camps. Twenty-eight different camps with themes like Predators and Prey, Naturalist Explorers and Adventures in Science are available this summer. To register, contact the Montana Natural History Center at 327-0405 or learn more on their website, www dot Montana Naturalist dot Org.
If you are interested in starting or financing a small business in the Butte area, the Headwaters Small Business Development Center invites you to a workshop tomorrow, May 28th, from 10am until noon at the Business Development Center, 305 W. Mercury, Room 209 in Butte. The class will cover topics such as writing a business plan, marketing, cash flow projections, loan information and industry profiles. The cost for the workshop is $10. Call 782-7333 for more information.
The community is invited to participate in Dragon Hollow Clean- up and Fix-up Day, Wednesday May 28th beginning at 8am at the playground in Missoula. The group will seal wood surfaces, make small repairs, replace wood chips and generally make sure the play area is safe and clean for another busy summer. Supplies and materials will be provided but spare wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes and gloves for use by other volunteers would be appreciated. Call 549-8382 if you have any questions.
Camp Patriot, a non-profit organization founded in Montana in 2005 has sponsored numerous hunting, fishing and mountain climbing trips for returning combat injured and disabled veterans as recreational therapy. This week through May 31st, representatives of the organization will be at Sportsman’s Warehouse, 2323 North Reserve Street in Missoula to raffle off amazing prizes and educate the public about the struggles our veterans face. You can learn more about Camp Patriot by calling 406-293-4376 or visiting their website, www dot camp patriot dot org.
The Missoula Public Library is offering a free afternoon matinee movie, tomorrow Wednesday 28th beginning at 2pm at the library, 301 East Main Street in Missoula. Call 721-2665 for more information or to find out what movie will be showing.
The Montana Farmers Union is offering a tour of the Wirth’s Rocking Z Ranch north of Helena on Wednesday, May 28th beginning at 2 pm. The operation includes a biodiesel processor and an irrigation engine that burns straight vegetable oil and biodiesel. The tour is free but registration in encouraged. Call 406-443-7272 or email alk@ncat.org for details.
Artists interested in having a booth during the Third Annual River City Roots Festival August 23rd and 24th at Caras Park in Missoula need to send in their entries by May 30th. All artists work must be handcrafted and exhibited by the artist themselves. Applications must include six digital images and a $25 application fee. Call the Missoula Downtown Association at 543-4238 for more information.
Do you need help locating assistance with food, housing, daycare, support groups or other human services? Call 211, First Call for Help at 549-5555 or simply dial 211. This free telephone information and referral service has trained staff who will help analyze your unique problems and refer you to the social services designed to meet your needs. 211, First Call For Help is a service of the Human Resource Council and United Way of Missoula County.
To have your event included in University and Community Activities send us the information ten days in advance through our website MTPR dot ORG or fax to 243-3299. You can also mail announcements to Montana Public Radio, the University of Montana, Missoula, 59812.
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University and Community Activities are aired at 10:00am Tuesday through Friday, and 1:00pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. University and Community Activities are announcements about the events and activities of non-profit, cultural, and artistic organizations in our broadcast area. Information should be submitted ten days before broadcast date.
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