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University & Community Activities for May 17, 2012
12:55 PM - 1:00 PM
Today's Highlight: MONTANA MOTORCYCLE RIDER SAFETY IS OFFERING A COURSE IN MOTORCYCLE SAFETY THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AND 20TH, AT 8 A.M. AT THE UM COT WEST CAMPUS, 3639 SOUTH AVENUE WEST. THIS IS FOR A NEW RIDER WITH LITTLE OR NO EXPERIENCE. SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES RECEIVE A WAIVER OF THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE PRACTICAL ON-BIKE TEST. ANYONE WITH A DRIVER’S LICENSE MAY TAKE THE COURSE. TOMORROW, FRIDAY, MAY 18, IS THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 1-800-922-2453.
ANIMAL WONDERS, INC. WILL PRESENT A LIVE ANIMAL PROGRAM FEATURING A VARIETY OF BIRDS TO SEE AND HEAR. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE BIRD KITES AND PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS OUTSIDE WITH A GUIDE. THIS WILL BE HELD THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19TH, FROM 2-3 P.M. AT THE MONTANA NATURAL HISTORY CENTER, 120 HICKORY STREET IN MISSOULA. THIS IS FOR AGES 5 AND UP. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
MONTANA FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS WILL PRESENT THE NORTHERN ROCKIES PADDLEFEST THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AND 20TH, FROM 10-4 AT WAYFARERS STATE PARK IN BIGFORK ON HIGHWAY 35 JUST SOUTH OF BIGFORK ON FLATHEAD LAKE. TAKE KAYAKS, CANOES AND STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS OUT ON FLATHEAD LAKE FOR FREE. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT 752-2446.
FIVE VALLEYS AUDUBON, METCALF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AND BITTERROOT AUDUBON ARE SPONSORING A BEGINNING BIRDER WALK THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19TH, FROM 10-NOON AT THE REFUGE, 4567 WILDFOWL LANE IN STEVENSVILLE. LEARN SKILLS OF BIRD IDENTIFICATION, INCLUDING USE OF BINOCULARS AND FIELD GUIDES, KEY FIELD MARKS AND MORE. FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ARE WELCOME. MINIMAL WALKING IS INVOLVED. MEET AT THE LEE METCALF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE HEADQUARTERS AT 10 A.M. FOR THE 2-HOUR FIELD TRIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 549-5632 OR 544-6323.
THE DALY MANSION PRESERVATION TRUST’S RUMMAGE SALE-FUNDRAISER WILL BE THIS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 19TH AND 20TH, FROM 8:30-3 AT THE MANSION, 251 EASTSIDE HIGHWAY IN HAMILTON.
THE CRAIG CADDIS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CRAIG VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WILL HOLD ITS 6TH ANNUAL CRAIG CADDIS FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY, MAY 19TH, FROM 2 UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON THE MAIN STREET AND ALL OVER CRAIG, MT. THERE WILL BE A PARADE AT 3, BBQ CONTEST AT 4 FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING, SILENT AUCTION ALL DAY UNTIL 8 P.M., LIVE MUSIC, RAFFLE TICKETS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES, CRAFT AND FOOD VENDORS AND MORE. THIS IS OPEN TO ALL AND IS KID-FRIENDLY.
HOME RESOURCE IS OFFERING CLASSES, WITH DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED STUDENTS. A BEGINNING WOODWORKING CLASS FOR WOMEN WILL BE HELD MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS MAY 21ST, 23RD AND 30TH, AND JUNE 4TH AND 6TH FROM 6-9 P.M. HAND AND POWER TOOLS WILL BE USED TO CREATE A MIRROR/PICTURE FRAME FROM RECLAIMED FLOORING. BRING A TAPE MEASURE AND EAR/EYE PROTECTION. PLEASE CALL 541-8300 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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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