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University & Community Activities for September 22, 2011
10:55 AM - 11:00 AM
Today's Highlight: A CELEBRATION OF NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL BE HELD AT BONNER PARK THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, FROM 10-4, INCLUDING A NATIVE AMERICAN DANCE PRESENTATION, COMEDY, MUSIC, NATIVE AMERICAN VENDORS, TRADITIONAL NATIVE GAMES, FUN GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS STATION, BEADING, FACE PAINTING, A TIPI ASSEMBLY DEMONSTRATION, STICK GAMES AND A FREE FEED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE MISSOULA INDIAN CENTER AT 829-9515.
MOVING PLANET DAY, A WORLDWIDE EVENT TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITIES TO MOVE BEYOND FOSSIL FUELS AND ADVOCATE FOR SOLUTIONS TO OUR CLIMATE CRISIS, WILL BE THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, WITH SERVICE PROJECTS AROUND THE MISSOULA COMMUNITY, INCLUDING: BUILDING BIKES FROM 11-2 AT FREECYCLES, 732 S. 1ST STREET; HARVESTING AND MAINTAINING COMMUNITY GARDENS FROM 11-2 AT THE PEAS FARM, 3010 DUNCAN DRIVE; PLANTING TREES AND SHRUBS, PULLING WEEDS AND RESTORING RIPARIAN AREAS OF THE PARK AT GREENOUGH PARK, RATTLESNAKE CREEK BRIDGE (SOUTH END) OR MONROE STREET PICNIC SHELTER; TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION, WEED PULL, TREE PLANTING, AND TRASH CLEAN-UP FROM 10-1 AT THE TOWER STREET CONSERVATION AREA; TRAIL REHAB AND PRAIRIE RESTORATION FROM 11-2 ON THE M TRAIL ON MOUNT SENTINEL. BRING GLOVES, WEEDING TOOLS AND SHOVELS IF YOU HAVE THEM. KICK OFF AT THE RIVER MARKET DOWNTOWN BY THE FISH SCULPTURES. THERE WILL BE A FREE BUS TO TAKE VOLUNTEERS TO TOWER STREET BEGINNING AT 9:45 AT KIWANIS PARK, RUNNING EVERY ˝ HOUR. THE MOUNTAIN LINE BUS RUNS TO THE PEAS FARM FROM THE TRANSFER STATION EVERY 1/2 HOUR. MORE INFORMATION IS AT WWW.MOVING-PLANET.ORG OR BY CALLING ANY AT 406-465-1141 OR BOB AT 549-1142. THIS IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
TEAMS ARE FORMING FOR THE ANNUAL HEART WALK AND 5K RUN THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, ON THE UM CAMPUS WITH A CEREMONY AT 10 ON THE OVAL AND THE START OF THE 5K RUN AT 11:10. REGISTER AT WWW.MISSOULAHEARTWALK.ORG. CALL 406-531-8281 FOR MORE INFORMATION,
A FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION WILL BE HELD THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, AT ST. MARY’S MISSION IN STEVENSVILLE STARTING AT 11 A.M. FOLLOWED BY A BBQ LUNCH BY THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FROM 11:30-1.
CONTRA DANCE IN THE BITTERROOT THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, FROM 7-10 P.M. AT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN GRANGE, 1436 S. 1ST STREET SOUTH OF HAMILTON ON HIGHWAY 93 EAST SIDE. A PRACTICE SESSION FOR NEW DANCERS WILL BE AT 6:30. MUSIC WILL BE BY THE CELTIC KNOTS WITH CALLER MORNA LEONARD. NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, AND SINGLES ARE WELCOME. PLEASE DO NOT WEAR PERFUME, AFTER SHAVE, HAIR SPRAY, ETC. DUE TO CHEMICALLY SENSITIVE PERSONS. DANCES WILL CONTINUE ON THE 2ND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 642-3601.
THE FIRST ANNUAL FRIENDS OF MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY APPRAISAL FAIR WILL BE HELD THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, FROM 12-4 IN THE LARGE MEETING ROOM AT THE LIBRARY.. NOTED MISSOULA AREA ANTIQUE EXPERTS WILL EXAMINE YOUR ITEMS AND TELL YOU IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING VALUABLE OR A SENTIMENTAL KEEPSAKE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FAIR, CALL LISA JACKSON AT 258-3851.
THE LEWIS AND CLARK LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND ACLU OF MONTANA ARE SPONSORING “TOO DANGEROUS FOR THE BIG SKY?” A PRESENTATION ON BANNED AND CHALLENGED BOOKS BY AMY CANNATA, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR OF ACLU OF MONTANA, MONDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 26TH, FROM 6:30-9 P.M. AT THE LIBRARY’S LARGE MEETING ROOM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE FOUNDATION AT 406-447-1690 X117.
SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MTPR.ORG BY CLICKING ON “SEND A PSA” AND FOLLOWING THE SIMPLE STEPS, BY FAX TO 243-3299 OR BY MAIL TO MONTANA PUBLIC RADIO, THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, MISSOULA MT 59812-8064.
University and Community Activities are aired at 10:55 am and 12:55 pm Monday, 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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