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Welcome Welcome to the 2012 edition of Uncover Missoula. This is the 26th year the Missoulian has published this guide to the community’s resources and nonprofit organizations. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Missoula works largely thanks to the efforts of its nonprofit organizations. Uncover Missoula is meant as an introduction to the work of those groups. It’s also meant as an introduction to Missoula’s array of resources – from organizations meant to help you get and stay healthy to child care centers. Uncover also is published online and can be accessed at the Missoulian’s website, Missoulian. com. Telephone numbers, addresses and contact people are subject to change, so it’s possible that some of the information in this guide will be outdated by year’s end. If we receive updated information on any of the listings here during the year, we’ll update it first on the website. Uncover was compiled by Tandy Khameneh and Mary Gerber. For questions about Uncover, call Tandy Khameneh in the newsroom at 523-5240, e-mail newsdesk@missoulian.com or write to Uncover Missoula, in care of the Missoulian, P.O. Box 8029, Missoula, MT 59807.

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ADVERTISER INDEX: Allied Waste Services............................ 18 Automotive Directory.............................. 9 Backcountry Racks............................... 53 Bagels on Broadway............................. 52 Betty’s Divine........................................ 90 Blue Bison Grill..................................... 51 Bitterroot Flower Shop.......................... 90 Bob Ward’s........................................... 68 Caras Property Management................ 15 Center for Asbestos Related Disease................................... 19 Community Medical Center........ 122, 123 Corridor................................................. 66 Dark Room, The.................................... 52 Del’s Place............................................ 52 Downtown Missoula......................... 50-53 Double Front Chicken........................... 53 Eastgate Center.................................... 98 Eastgate Drug....................................... 46 Family Dental Group............................. 49 Fort Missoula Hearing Center............... 47 Garden City Property Management...... 13 Gatewest Property Management Company........................ 13

Grizzly Liquor........................................ 53 Health Directory............................... 24-28 Hip Strip........................................... 90-91 Home Health of Montana...................... 31 Home Instead Senior Care................... 32 Hospice of Missoula............................. 33 Human Resource Council..................... 40 Human Resource Council..................... 43 Iron Horse............................................. 51 Jeannette Rankin Peace Center........... 91 Krisco Liquor....................................... 124 Learning Tree, The................................ 68 Legacy Montana................................... 38 Les Schwab............................................. 5 Logan’s Shoe Repair............................ 91 Martin’s Property Management............ 82 MCAT.................................................... 53 Missoula Aging Services....................... 39 MIssoula Bicycle Works........................ 91 Missoula Downtown.............................. 50 Missoula Federal Credit Union............. 48 Missoula Manor Homes........................ 36 Missoula Property Management........................................ 13 Missoula Public Library......................... 51 Missoulian..................................... 73, 100

Montana Marketing Group.................... 64 Montana Neurology.............................. 53 North West Plastic Surgery Associates.............................. 15 Press Box.............................................. 50 Providence Medical Center..................... 2 Ravalli Republic................................... 104 Real Estate Professionals..................... 58 Red’s Bar............................................... 51 Small Wonders...................................... 50 Shirt Shop........................................... 114 Skin Care Center, Robert Korenberg, MD......................... 45 Southgate Mall................................. 68-69 State Farm/ Darby South........................ 3 String Orchestra of the Rockies............ 86 TrailHead............................................... 50 Upcycled............................................. 100 Western Montana Clinic.................. 42, 68 Western Montana Orthotics & Prosthectics...................................... 15 Windermere Real Estate/Missoula.......... 4 Worship Communities.......................... 67

INTRODUCTION

Help! You notice smoke pouring from a neighbor’s window. You discover your child has eaten some aspirin. When time is critical, the best number to call is 9-1-1, but other phone numbers can be useful to know. Here’s a quick list of some of the most important ones:

n Alcoholics Anonymous: 543-0011. n Ambulance, air and ground: 9-1-1. n Animal control: 541-7387. n Child abuse hot line: toll-free, (866) 820-5437. n Elder abuse hot line: (800) 551-3191. n Emergency: 9-1-1. n Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks regional office in Missoula: 542-5500. n Fire: For emergencies, 9-1-1. n 2-1-1 First Call for Help: a free service that connects people with local resources that can meet their needs. All calls are confidential. Call 2-1-1 or 549-5555 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. n Food Stamp hot line: toll-free, (800) 332-2272. n Missoula AIDS Council: 543-4770. n Poison information: toll-free, (800) 525-5042. 6 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

n Police: for emergencies, 9-1-1. n Road conditions: toll-free, (800) 226-7623 for statewide conditions. n Senior Help Line: a free service for seniors, their caregivers and families providing resources, assistance and referrals to services. Call 728-7682, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. n Sheriff: for emergencies, 9-1-1.

University of Montana

(It’s unnecessary to dial the 243 prefix when calling from campus.) n Emergency: 243-4000. (For life-threatening situations, dial 9-1-1.) n Emergency bulletins: 243-2400. n Safety escort: 243-2777. n Office of Public Safety: 243-6131. n Student Assault Resource Center: 243-6559. n Student Health Services: 243-2122.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Portrait of Missoula Missoula History �� 8 Weather �� 10 Population �� 14 About Missoula �� 14

Pocketbook Matters Labor �� 16 Media �� 17 Utilities �� 18 Transportation �� 18 Working �� 19

Living in Missoula Child Care �� 22 Services for the Disabled �� 29 Families �� 30 Health �� 40 Support Groups �� 55 Worship �� 63 cover photo by Michael Gallacher

Groups and Organizations

Environmental groups �� 70 Fraternal groups �� 74 Hobby groups �� 74 Military �� 76 Motor �� 77 Neighborhood �� 77 Other �� 78 Peace Groups �� 83 Professional �� 83 Seniors �� 85 Service �� 95 Sports �� 95 Women’s �� 98 Youth �� 99

Arts and Leisure

Art and Musical groups �� 101 Galleries �� 105 Museums �� 105 On Stage �� 107

Education

Schools, K-12 �� 108 Higher Education �� 110 Libraries �� 110

Recreation

Outdoors �� 113 City Parks �� 119

Government

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PORTRAIT OF MISSOULA

Missoula’s History

he city of Missoula began as a tenuous settlement known as Hell Gate in 1860, when entrepreneurs C.P. Higgins and Francis Worden saw trade possibilities and opened a log store in the valley. Although the Lewis and Clark Expedition had traveled through the area in 1806, and British explorer David Thompson had charted it in 1812, the nearest settlements – Fort Owen in the Bitterroot Valley and St. Ignatius – remained tiny, and travelers were few. However, the search for gold and the completion in 1863 of the Mullan Road, which opened up travel from Fort Benton to Walla Walla, Wash., brought people to the Missoula Valley. The settlement became known as Missoula, taken from a Salish Indian word meaning “near the cold, chilling waters,” and in 1866 became the county seat. The first jail was built the same year, the first school in 1869 and the first newspaper established in 1871. The Northern Pacific Railroad reached Missoula in 1883, the same year the city was incorporated. Missoula became a trading center

in earnest, distributing produce and grain grown in the agriculturally prosperous Bitterroot Valley. Businessmen A.B. Hammond, E.L. Bonner and R.A. Eddy established the Missoula Mercantile Co. in the early 1880s, and electricity arrived in 1889. The University of Montana opened in September 1895, and in 1908 Missoula became a regional headquarters for the U.S. Forest Service, which began training smokejumpers in 1942. The Aerial Fire Depot was built in 1954, and big industry came to Missoula in 1956 with the groundbreaking for the first pulp mill. Although the city is still grappling with economic problems caused by declines in the wood-products industry and in state and federal revenues, Missoula today still serves as a center for education, medicine, recreation, forest products, retailing and the arts. The population of the city has grown to more than 64,000 people; the county has more than 101,000 people of diverse backgrounds and interests. The University of Montana maintains an enrollment of nearly 14,000 students in

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its College of Arts and Sciences and seven professional schools, including the state’s only law school. The school also operates a biological station at Flathead Lake and Lubrecht Experimental Forest. Missoula is a unique city for its size and location. Its quality of life makes it easy for its residents to want to stay on, enjoying its two ski areas, nearby wilderness areas, theater productions, symphony and string orchestras, sporting events and variety of restaurants. The cultural center of Montana, Missoula attracts artists and writers who bring attention to the city from around the country. Mike Mansfield once wrote of Montana, “Modern transitions notwithstanding, something remains in the state that is durably unique and uniquely durable.” The same could be said of Missoula. Higgins and Worden had no idea what they were starting when they built their log trading post more than 100 years ago. Missoulian

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Missoula’s Weather

he mountain ranges that surround Missoula have a marked effect not only on life in the valley, but also on the weather. Here’s how the Missoula office of the National Weather Service explains the phenomenon: The prevailing flow of air over western Montana is from the west and southwest during spring and summer months, then from the west and northwest during the winter. As air passes over the Bitterroot Range, it loses much of its moisture on the western slopes, leaving Missoula with only about 12 to 15 inches of precipitation annually. The small amount of moisture makes for a semiarid climate, but nearby mountains provide sufficient irrigation water. May and June are Missoula’s wettest months; an average of about 2 inches of moisture falls during each of those months. Generally, the spring months in Missoula are cool and a little damp, with almost daily shower activity during May and June. There are about 137 growing days each year. Summer months are dry, with moderate temperatures and cool nights. The temperature does reach 100 degrees, but most nights are cool.

In the winter, the Continental Divide shields the Missoula area from much of the severely cold arctic air that moves down from Canada. Many of the cold waves that slam into eastern Montana miss Missoula entirely. Under certain conditions, though, the cold arctic air breaks over the Divide and pays a visit to the Bitterroot and Clark Fork valleys. When this happens, cold air is funneled through Hellgate Canyon; severe blizzards can result. After the valleys of western Montana fill with cold air, prolonged cold spells can occur. January is the coldest month, although periods of subzero air occur occasionally in December and February. There are rare (and brief) subzero bouts in November and March. During the winter, sunshine is limited. The hottest temperature recorded in Missoula was 107 on July 6, 2007. The coldest temperature was minus 33, recorded in January 1957. Below is a month-by-month breakdown of Missoula’s weather, as revealed by the 30-year average of high temperatures and low, percentage of sunshine and average monthly precipitation. Missoulian

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Weather by the numbers Taken at Missoula International Airport Monthly And Annual Normals Temperature Avg Max Avg Min Mean Degree Days HDD CDD Precipitation

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ANNUAL 30.8 37.4 48.1 58.0 66.1 74.5 83.6 83.2 71.5 57.4 40.0 30.3 56.7 16.2 20.5 27.1 32.4 39.3 45.9 50.2 49.3 40.6 31.4 24.0 16.5 32.8 23.5 29.0 37.6 45.2 52.7 60.2 66.9 66.3 56.1 44.4 32.0 23.4 44.8 1291 1019 852 596 384 178 55 62 276 637 985 1287 7622 0 0 0 0 3 33 111 99 10 0 0 0 256 1.06 0.77 0.96 1.09 1.95 1.73 1.09 1.15 1.08 0.83 0.96 1.15 13.82

Cumulative Average For The Year PRECIPITATION CDD

Averages By Season

HDD

Jan 1.06 Jan 0 Jul Jan-Feb 1.83 Jan-Feb 0 Jul-Aug Jan-Mar 2.79 Jan-Mar 0 Jul-Sep Jan-Apr 3.88 Jan-Apr 0 Jul-Oct Jan-May 5.83 Jan-May 3 Jul-Nov Jan-Jun 7.56 Jan-Jun 36 Jul-Dec Jan-Jul 8.65 Jan-Jul 147 Jul-Jan Jan-Aug 9.80 Jan-Aug 246 Jul-Feb Jan-Sep 10.88 Jan-Sep 256 Jul-Mar Jan-Oct 11.71 Jan-Oct 256 Jul-Apr Jan-Nov 12.67 Jan-Nov 256 Jul-May Jan-Dec 13.82 Jan-Dec 256 Jul-Jun 12 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

55 117 393 1030 2015 3302 4593 5612 6464 7060 7444 7622

Season Avg Max Temp Winter (Dec-Feb) 32.8 Spring (Mar-May) 57.4 Summer (Jun-Aug) 80.4 Fall (Sep-Nov) 56.3

Avg Min Temp 17.7 32.9 48.5 32.0

Mean Temp 25.3 45.2 64.5 44.2

Precip 2.98 4.00 3.97 2.87

SOURCE: National Weather Service

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Population in western Montana

estern Montana and the western United States have continued healthy growth patterns, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the state population at 998,199 as of July 1, 2011, the most recent figure available. That’s up 10.6 percent from 902,195 in 2000. The U.S. population is 311,591,917 people as of 2011. The latest total can be seen on a population clock at the top of the Census’ Web site, www.census. gov. The latest county-level population estimates were released for July 1, 2010. The percentage comparisons show how much each city or county has changed since the 2000 census. City population estimates are also for 2010.

Missoula County

109,299 (up 14 percent) Missoula, 66,788 (up 17 percent)

Flathead County

90,928 (up 22.1 percent) Columbia Falls, 4,688 (up 29 percent) Kalispell, 19,927 (up 40 percent) Whitefish, 6,357 (up 26 percent)

Granite County

3,079 (up 8.8 percent) Drummond, 309 (down 3 percent) Philipsburg, 820 (down 10 percent)

Lake County

28,746 (up 8.4 percent)

Polson, 5,228 (up 11 percent) Ronan, 1,871 (up 3 percent) St. Ignatius, 842 (up 7 percent)

Lincoln County

19,678 (up 4.5 percent) Eureka, 1,037 (up 2 percent) Libby, 2,628 (down 2 percent) Rexford, 105 (down 30 percent) Troy, 938 (down 2 percent)

Mineral County

Ravalli County

40,212 (up 11.5 percent) Darby, 720 (up 1 percent) Hamilton, 4,348 (up 17 percent) Pinesdale, 917 (up 24 percent) Stevensville, 1,809 (up 16 percent)

Sanders County

11,413 (up 11.6 percent) Hot Springs, 544 (up 2 percent) Plains, 1,048 (down 7 percent) Thompson Falls, 1,313 (down 1 percent)

4,223 (up 8.7 percent) Superior, 812 (down 9 percent)

Powell County

7,027 (down 2.1 percent) Deer Lodge, 3,111 (down 9 percent)

About Missoula

ere’s some information about Missoula, courtesy of a community profile prepared by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.

 Median age: 30.3 (2009)  Total households (in 2008): 43,751  Family households: 25,219  Nonfamily households: 18,532  Average household size: 2.42 people per household  2010 per capita income: $35,733 (Missoula County). For Montana, $35,399 for the United States, $39,786.

Homes (as of 2011)

 Median price of homes: $264,528  Average monthly rent: $725

Largest employers/enterprises University of Montana St. Patrick Hospital Missoula County Public Schools Community Medical Center, DirecTV Express Employment

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U.S. Forest Service Missoula County Wal-Mart City of Missoula Montana Rail LInk Western Montana Clinic Western Montana Mental Health Center Albertsons Opportunity School Foundation Village Health Care Center

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Labor

Labor unions representing workers can answer questions and provide information to individuals, and help with some retraining issues.

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 AFL-CIO Project Challenge, P.O. 7845, Missoula, 549-1341, with message recorder. Employment and training program for displaced workers.  Carpenters Union Local 28, 208 E. Main St. 549-8067 or toll free at (866) 549-8067. Represents carpenters, millwrights and pile drivers in western Montana. The motto is “We Build Communities.”  Experience Works, 543-2300. Website: www. experienceworks.org. Through the Senior Community Service Employment Program funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, it collaborates with nonprofit organizations and community service agencies to provide paid work experience, training and job-placement services. Services are free to eligible applicants and program participants are paid the minimum wage for an average of 20 hours per week.  MEA-MFT, 1001 S.W. Higgins Ave., Suite 101. 721-2928. Represents teachers and support staff of the public school system and public employees.  Missoula Senior Service Corps, a program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Offers opportunities for people age 55 and older with limited income to earn a small tax-free stipend. Participants serve 20 hours a week as Foster Grandparents, providing special care, attention and academic guidance to children of all ages; or as Senior Companions, offering assistance to local seniors, helping them to live independently.  Operating Engineers Local Union No. 400, 208 E. Main St. 728-2832. Represents heavyequipment operators working for local construction contractors. Offers training, hiring and journeyman programs.  Teamsters Union Local No. 2, 208 E. Main St. 543-3472. Represents public- and private-sector employees in the region. Also maintains a hiring list for construction contractors with proper training and experience.

Other unions include:

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 Construction and General Laborers Local 1334, 208 E. Main St. 543-4782.  Hotel and Restaurant Employees Union Local 427, 208 E. Main St. 549-5931.  IBEW Local 768, 208 E. Main St. 549-3932.  United Association of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Local 459, 1026 S. Fifth St. W. 549-3479.  United Paper Workers International Union Hellgate Local 885, 208 E. Main St. 543-7788.

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Media Cable n Bresnan Communications. 924 S. Third St. W. Serves an area including most of Missoula proper, Stevensville, Hamilton, Corvallis and Thompson Falls. Also serves some rural western Montana communities. In outlying areas, call (877)273-7626. Call for rates and connection fees. n Cable Montana. (800) 628-6060. Service area is the Rattlesnake drainage between Waterworks Hill and Mount Jumbo. Call for rates. n DirecTV. 800-774-0421. Digital satellite provider. n Eagle Satellite. 2347 South Ave. W. 721-3662. Satellite-delivered cable that covers all of western Montana.

Television n KTMF/KTMF 2. 2200 Stephens Ave. 542-8900. An ABC and Fox affiliate. Sales representation by Max Media of Montana. n KECI-TV. 340 W. Main St., or P.O. Box 5268, 59806. 721-2063. An affiliate of the NBC television network. n KPAX-TV. 2204 Regent St., or P.O. Box 4827, Missoula, MT 59806. 542-4400. A CBS affiliate. n KUFM-TV. Montana PBS, the University of Montana, Missoula, 59812. 243-4101. Runs PBS and locally produced programs. Website: www.montanapbs.org. n Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT). 500 N. Higgins Ave., or P.O. Box 8749, Missoula, MT 59807. 542-6228. Fax: 721-6014. Website: www.mcat.org. E-mail: mcat@mcat.org. Nonprofit organization providing public, educational and government-access television programming. MCAT programs are available on Channels 7 and 11 throughout Bresnan service areas.

Radio stations n KBGA, 89.9 FM. The University of Montana’s college radio station. From indie rock to electronica, from reggae to hip-hop, from jazz to goth, listeners can hear virtually all genres of music. A good portion of the 90-plus DJs are UM students, and all are volunteers. KBGA’s mission statement is “to bring to the University of Montana and the Missoula community a quality listening alternative radio station provided by students of the University of Montana.” n KBAZ, “The Blaze,” 96.3 FM. 829-9630. The format is Rock. n KBBQ, “B98.7 & 96.9,” 98.7 & 96.9 FM. Western Trade Center, 1600 North Ave. W.; P.O. Box 4106. 721-9300. Fax: 721-3020. Format is Classic Hits. n KDTR “The Trail” 103.3 FM. Montana Radio Company, 2425 W. Central Ave., Suite 203,

Missoula, MT 59801. 721-6800. n KDXT, “The Ranch,” 97.9/107.1 FM. P.O. Box 663, Missoula, 59806. 541-9790. Owned by Western Rockies Radio. n KGGL, “Eagle 93,” 93.3 FM. Western Trade Center, 1600 North Ave. W.; P.O. Box 4106. 721-9300. Fax: 721-3020. Operates at 43,000 watts. Format is country music. n KGRZ, 1450 AM & 92.7FM. Western Trade Center, 1600 North Ave. W.; P.O. Box 4106. 728-7692. Fax: 721-3020. The station has a sports talk format, including Fox Sports Radio n KGVO, 1290 AM and NOW 101.5 FM 3250 S. Reserve St., second floor. 728-9300. Fax: 5422329. The format is news talk, weather and sport featuring Grizzly Sports. n KKVU “U” 104.5 FM. Montana Radio Company, 2425 W. Central Ave., Suite 203, Missoula, MT 59801. 721-6800. n 105.9 Jack FM. Montana Radio Company, 2425 W. Central Ave., Suite 203, Missoula, MT 59801. 721-6800. n ZOO 107.5 FM. 3250 S. Reserve St., second floor. 728-9300. Fax: 542-2329. The format is CHR. n KVWE, 101.5 FM. 3250 S. Reserve St., second floor. 728-9300. Fax, 542-2329. The format is soft rock. n KHDV, 107.9 FM. 542-1025. Darby, Hamilton, Victor. The format is Country. n KLYQ, 1240 AM, Hamilton. 363-3010. The format is news radio. n KMPT, 930 AM. 3250 S. Reserve St., second floor. 728-9300. Fax: 542-2329. News Talk radio. n KMSO, “Mountain FM,” 102.5 FM. P.O. Box 309, Missoula, MT 59806. 542-1025. The format is adult contemporary. n KMZL, 90.3/90.7 FM in Hamilton, 91.1 FM in Missoula and 91.5 FM in Darby. (800)8045452. The format is Christian contemporary music and inspirational messages. 2201 S. Sixth St., Las Vegas, NV, 89104. Part of Sounds of the Spirit Network. Owned by Faith Communications Corp. of Las Vegas. n KUFM, 89.1 FM and 91.5 FM for the Rattlesnake and north Missoula area. University of Montana. 243-4931 or (800)325-1565. A Montana Public Radio station, KUFM has a format of classical, jazz, blues, other music, news and information, and children’s programs. First went on the air in 1965. n KXDR, “Star FM,” 106.7 FM. Western Trade Center, 1600 North Ave. W.; P.O. Box 4106. 549-9888. Fax: 721-3020. Format is Today’s Biggest Hits. n KYLT, 1340 AM. Western Trade Center, 1600 North Ave. W.; P.O. Box 4106. 542-7625. Fax: 721-3020. The format sports radio. Began broadcasting in 1955. n KYSS, 94.9 FM. 3250 S. Reserve St., second floor. 728-9300. Fax: 542-2329. Plays Country. n KZOQ, “Z100,” 100.1 FM. Western Trade Center, 1600 North Ave. W.; P.O. Box 4106,

Missoula, MT 59806. 728-5000. Fax: 7213020. Plays Classic Rock 24 hours a day.

Publications n Autofinder. 500 S. Higgins Ave. 1-800332-6212. The Autofinder, published every other week, features ads for vehicles and is available for free at racks throughout western Montana. Owned by Lee Enterprises of Davenport, Iowa. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. n Living Well. Publication of the Missoulian published every other month in the Missoulian and available on more than 150 newstand locations in western Montana. Features health tips on fitness, nutrition, family, financial advice, wellness, therapy and beauty. Call 523-5223. n Missoula Independent. 317 S. Orange St.; P.O. Box 8275, Missoula, MT 59807. 543-6609. The weekly journal covers people, politics and culture. Single copies are free. n Out Words: The LGBT Voice of Montana. Website: www.gaymontana.org. E-mail for articles, event listings and advertisements: wmglcc@gaymontana.org by the 20th each month. Out Word is published monthly with help from the Western Montana Community Center. Out Words is distributed at LGBTowned and allied businesses throughout Montana. n The Missoulian. 500 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59801; P.O. Box 8029, Missoula 59807. Newsroom, 523-5240 or 800)366-7186; circulation, 1-866-839-6397; classified ads, 721-6200; all other departments, 523-5200. Website: www.missoulian.com. Newsroom e-mail: newsdesk@missoulian.com. Western Montana’s leading daily newspaper covers a nine-county area. The morning paper is owned by Lee Enterprises of Davenport, Iowa, and is published seven days a week including holidays. Rack rates are $1 daily, $2 Sunday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Jim McGowan is publisher; Sherry Devlin is editor. n Missoula Magazine. 500 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, 59801; P.O. Box 8029, Missoula, MT 59807. Newsroom, 523-5240. Website: Missoula.com. E-mail: sdevlin@missoulian. com. Quarterly feature magazine highlighting the best of Missoula and western Montana. The free, glossy magazine is distributed throughout Missoula and surrounding counties at the beginning of each season. Jim McGowan is publisher; Sherry Devlin is editor. n Montana Kaimin. University of Montana, Journalism Building, Missoula, MT 59812. Business, 243-6541; news, 243-4310. The free UM campus newspaper is published by the Associated Students of the University of Montana. It appears four times a week, Tuesday through Friday, during the school year. It is not published during summer semester.

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Utilities Electricity  NorthWestern Energy. To connect or disconnect, call (888) 467-2669.  Missoula Electric Cooperative, 1700 W. Broadway, 541-4433. Serves residents in communities surrounding Missoula.

Garbage disposal  Allied Waste Systems, 1501 Rodgers St., 543-3157. For garbage pickup service, Missoula County residents should provide name, address and the date service should begin. Dumpsters and carts are available. A landfill on Old Coal Mine Road, 728-9572, is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Recycling center is at 3207 W. Broadway, 721-1120.

Local phone service Natural gas  NorthWestern Energy. To connect or disconnect, call (888) 467-2669.

Energy assistance  Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, 1801 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula. 728-3710. Helps low-income people with winter heating fuel costs. The program runs from Oct. 1 through April 30. The benefit is sent directly to the fuel vendor. Application to determine eligibility is handled by mail. To receive an application, contact the Human Resource Council.

 Alltel. 543-2355.  Blackfoot Telecommunications Group. 541-5000.  Cellular Plus. 829-1410.  Chinook Wireless. 728-8814.  Essen Communications Corp. (800) 287-1665.  Mobile Fone. 542-5222.  Omnicom Paging Plus. 728-1115.  Qwest Communications. (800) 244-1111.  Verizon Wireless. 542-1999, 829-1523, 327-0240, 721-2470.  Wireless Connection. 721-2470.

Water  Mountain Water Co., 1345 W. Broadway, 721-5570. Serves Missoula proper, most of the Rattlesnake Valley and East Missoula, as well as the South Hills, part of the Linda Vista area and the middle portion of the Grant Creek Valley.

Sewer  Sewer connection requirements and fees vary. To arrange for a connection, contact the Missoula Public Works Department, 435 Ryman St., 523-4620.

Transportation Airlines

 Allegiant Air. 728-9022.  Delta Air Lines. (800) 221-1212.  Horizon Air. (800) 547-9308.  United Airlines. (800) UNITED-1.

Buses  Missoula Urban Transportation District, doing business as Mountain Line, 1221 Shakespeare St. The Transfer Center is located at 200 W. Pine St. Operates regular route transit service within the Missoula urban area. In addition to a number of established bus stops around Missoula, a wave of the hand at any safe intersection along the bus routes will allow you to board. University of Montana students, staff and faculty may ride free anywhere in the system by showing their Griz Card. Buses are on the streets from 6 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Saturday. Buses don’t operate on Sundays or the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. The basic fare is $1. People age 60 and older and mobility-impaired individuals can ride for 50 cents. Youth age 18 and younger may ride for 35 cents. Thirty one (31) day passes and 11-ride punch tickets are available at discounted rates. For schedule information and live bus tracking, call Mountain Line at 721-3333 or visit its website at www.mountainline.com. Schedules and passes are available at several locations around town, including Albertsons, Southgate Mall and Walmart. All Mountain Line buses can carry up to two bicycles on racks. Bicyclists will be served on a first-come, firstserved basis. All buses offer free wi-fi to passengers. The bus fleet is 100 percent Americans with Disabilities Act wheelchair-accessible. In addition, Mountain Line offers ADA Comparable Paratransit and Senior Van Services. Cost: $1.50 per ride, each direction. For registration and advance reservations call 721-2848.  Beach Transportation Co. 825 Mount Ave. 549-6121. Website: www. beachtrans.com. Operates school buses and provides a bus charter service both locally and interstate.  Greyhound Bus Lines. Corner of West Broadway and Sherwood Street. 549-2339. For fare and schedule information, call (800) 231-2222.  Rimrock Stages. Corner of West Broadway and Sherwood Street. 549-2339. Website: www.rimrocktrailways.com. Provides service to numerous Montana destinations.  Rocky Mountain Tours. 243 Eddy Ave. Missoula, MT 59801. 7214198. Website: www.rockymttours.com. E-mail: rosemarie@

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PORTRAIT OF MISSOULA MEDIA rockymountaintours.com. Rose-Marie Bowman, owner. ITMI certified, 21 years of experience as tour director/manager. A Missoula-based bus travel company that provides an opportunity for mini-vacations.

Also operates the Community Needs Van Service, which provides rides within the city of Missoula to seniors and adults with disabilities Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cabs

Other

 Airport Shuttle. 543-9416.  Green Taxi. 728-8294.  Valley Taxi. 961-4400.  Yellow Cab Inc. 543-6644.  Medicab. 327-1510.  Bitterroot Taxi. 375-9399.

 Free Cycles Missoula, 91 Campus Drive. POB 1412, Missoula, MT, 59801. 541-7284. E-mail: mist@strans.org. Bob Giordano, program director. Free Cycles provides bikes, parts and help to the community. People can build their own free bike after volunteering two hours and taking a bikewell safety and maintenance class. Call the bicycle hot line or see www. freecycles.org for current hours of operation. The community bike shop is at 732 S. First St. W. Accepts volunteers and donated bikes.  Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation, 91 Campus Drive. P.O. Box 1412, Missoula, MT, 59801. 880-6834. E-mail: mist@strans.org. Bob Giordano, executive director. MIST works to build transportation that is safe, equitable and environmentally sound. This takes shape in connecting walkways and bikeways, increasing transit, bringing back passenger rail and raising awareness of transportation issues and impacts. MIST researches, designs and collaborates on a local and regional level to make a more sustainable community.

Car pools/van pools  Missoula Ravalli Transportation Management Association (MR-TMA). 2820 S. Higgins Ave. 327-8707. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Website: www.mrtma.org. E-mail: mrtma2@mrtma. org. Develops transportation alternatives to ease traffic and parking congestion. Programs include ride-matching services for commuters who carpool; van pools serving commuters in Ravalli, Missoula and Lake counties; guaranteed rides home for people who carpool and who need emergency rides home; a coordinator to work setting up transportation alternatives at work sites; school outreach; coordinated transportation activities for seniors and adults with disabilities; and a resource center.

Working

Local and state organizations can answer questions and provide information to individuals who own their own businesses or are thinking about starting one. nB ureau of Business and Economic Research. University of Montana, Missoula, 59812. 2435113. A source of economic and demographic information at the state and local level. Also provides research and survey studies, holds annual economic-outlook seminars at locations throughout the state and publishes the Montana Business Quarterly, a publication dealing with Montana businesses and the economy. nM issoula Area Chamber of Commerce. Van Buren and Front streets. 543-6623. www. missoulachamber.com. A nonprofit business organization that represents the business community. nM issoula Area Economic Development Corp. MonTEC Building, 1121 E. Broadway. 7283337. www.maedc.org. A nonprofit local development corporation engaged in activities that encourage economic development. nM issoula Convention and Visitors Bureau. MonTEC Building, 1121 E. Broadway, Suite 103. 532-3250. www.missoulacvb.org. This organization markets the city of Missoula to promote regional, national and international tourism and conferences. The MCVB also provides information, assistance and support

Asbestos Health Screening You may be eligible for a free asbestos health screening, if you can provide documentation of having lived, worked or played in the Libby, MT area for at least 6 months prior to 2002. (does not have to be consecutive) Testing is available both locally and from a distance. For more information, please call toll free 1-855-891-CARD (2273) or email our Long Distance Coordinator LDS@libbyasbestos.org If you need assistance with finding documented “proof of presence” that you were in the Libby area, please contact CARD.

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to tourists and groups organizing conferences. For detailed information on Missoula and the surrounding area and current calendar of events, visit the website. nM issoula Downtown Association. 543-4238. www.missouladowntown.com. The association works to promote, support and enhance the vitality of downtown Missoula. The member-based organization produces Out to Lunch and Downtown ToNight, manages the Caras Park Pavilion, administers downtownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flower baskets and banners and is responsible for the general marketing and promotion of downtown. nM issoula Workforce Center-Job Service. 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula 59801, P. O. Box 5027, Missoula 59806. 728-7060. E-mail: MissoulaJSC@mt.gov, website: employmissoula.com. Customized business consultant services assist employers in developing and ensuring their human resource systems are sound, fair and legal. Assistance covers such topics as employee handbooks, personnel policies, job analysis, job descriptions, recruitment and selection, employee appraisals and training on a variety of employment topics. Brochures, labor law posters and other employment publications are available free of charge. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday and for standard state holidays. nM ontana Associated Technology Roundtables. Contact Russ Fletcher, russ@matr.net, (406) 531-8119. www.matr.net. Provides networking and information opportunities to the entrepreneurs, investors and professionals of Montana and the Inland Northwest Region. Roundtables are informal networking organizations in the cities of Montana whose participants include entrepreneurs, business professionals, educators, government officials, retirees and students in the state. nM ontana Business Connections: The Entrepreneurship Center. Central office is 242 Gallagher Building, University of Montana, Missoula 59812. 243-2064. www.mba-macct. umt.edu/busCenters.asp. The center provides electronically accessible services, including a calendar of events of interest to Montana businesses and a database of business resources targeted to business-assistance providers statewide. nM ontana Community Development Corp. and the Small Business Development Center. 110 E. Broadway, second floor. 728-9234. www. mtcdc.org. MCDC, together with the SBDC, offers support to small businesses in the form of training, business planning and financing. nU .S. Small Business Administration. Contact the Helena office. (406) 441-1081. www.sba. gov. Provides business-counseling services, as well as financing through participating financial institutions.

Looking for a job? Organizations in Missoula can provide training and assist in a search for employment. nH uman Resource Council. 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. www.hrcxi.org. Helps provide employment and training and other opportunities for low-income people between the ages of 14 and 21. n J ob Corps. 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula. 542-5745. Vocational training program for people ages 16 through 24. Federally funded by Department of Labor. While living on a Job Corps campus of their choice, applicants choose a vocational training program. Students work toward GED and high school diplomas while in Job Corps, if they have not yet earned this. Zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol and violence. Applicants apply through a local admissions counselor. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. nM issoula Workforce Center-Job Service. 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula 59801, P.O. Box 5027, Missoula 59806. 728-7060. E-mail: MissoulaJSC@mt.gov, Web site: employmissoula.com. Public employment service providing job placement, jobtraining programs, veteran representatives, employment counseling, and more than 800 proficiency tests including keyboarding, software applications, spelling, math, and 10-key. Listings include private sector jobs and announcements for state, university, county, city, and other government-related job vacancies. Provides public resource center with access to the Internet, word processing, resume programs and career exploration. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and for standard state holidays. nM ontanaWorks. 316 N. Third St., Suite 106, Hamilton 59840. 363-7700, 243-4134. Helps people with disabilities find employment in the Bitterroot. MontanaWorks is affiliated with the Rural Institute on Disabilities at the University of Montana and promotes best practices in wage and self-employment options. nW ORCcenter. Community Medical Center, 607 S.W. Higgins Ave., Missoula. 3274345. The Work, Occupational Readiness and Consultation Center provides testing, treatment and placement services for people with disabilities. nV A Vocational Rehabilitation. Palmer Professional Park, 2681 Palmer St., Suite N, Missoula, MT 59808. 721-0628, Fax 721-3762.

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Childcare

Day care and preschool centers are available to parents of infants and older children. In addition to the centers, many registered family day care homes and group homes are in the area.

 Child Care Resources (CCR). 105 E. Pine St., lower level, Missoula. Child Care Resources provides families in the Missoula community with the education and services they need to find and pay for quality child care. Best Beginnings Scholarships are available for families below the 150 percent Federal Poverty Guideline to help cover the cost of child care. Families looking for child care can utilize CCR’s free referral program. You will receive profiles of providers who meet your child care needs, as well as information about quality indicators of a child care program. Training, technical assistance and meal reimbursement services are available for child care providers. Child Care Resources has been serving families and child care professionals in Missoula, Mineral and Ravalli counties since 1969. Contact Child Care Resources at 728-6446 or (800) 7286446 for more information, or visit the website at www.childcareresources.org.  The Missoula Child Care Association. A professional organization of child care providers from family, group and center settings. Members are asked to pay a $30 annual fee, which includes membership in the Montana Child Care Association. (State membership allows providers to buy required liability insurance at a group rate.) The association offers a scholarship fund for providers to attend training. Thirty hours of training available. Call Jane Duncan, 728-5270, or Lori Coleman, 258-6538, for information.  Child Care Plus. The Center on Inclusion in Early Childhood. An internal center at the Rural Institute on Disabilities at the University of Montana. Offers training and assistance to child care providers and other early childhood professionals in Montana and nationwide. Staff members make presentations at conferences and offer workshops on early childhood issues. Call 243-6355 or 1-800-235-4122 or go online to www.ccplus.org. A list of Missoula-area child care centers follows:

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 ASUM Children’s Learning Center I. McGill Hall, University of Montana. 243-2542. Children 3-5 years. Open to UM students only.  ASUM Children’s Learning Center II. 115A Craighead, University of Montana. 721-8722. Children 3-6 years. Open to UM students only.  ASUM Children’s Learning Center III. A Head Start partnership. 549-0234. 111A Craighead. Children 3-4 years. Full-day enrollment. Open to UM students only.

LIVING IN MISSOULA CHILDCARE/SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED  ASUM Early Learning Center I. McGill Hall, Room 001A. 243-6300; full-day enrollment. 2-5 days per week; ages 18 months to 3 years. Open to UM students only.  ASUM Early Learning Center II. Craighead 113, University Villiages, 542-8359; full-day enrollment; ages 2-4 years. Open to UM students only.  ASUM Home Program. 243-2542. Referrals to registered family day care homes affiliated with the ASUM Child Care Program.  Atonement Lutheran Preschool, 2205 34th St. 549-7792.

B  Busy Hands Fun Center. 1527 South Ave. W. 549-1119. Drop-in hourly child care.

C  Camp Fire USA Child Care Center. 2700 Clark St. 542-2129. Children ages 18 months to 4 years. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Camp Fire USA After School Program. 2700 Clark St. 542-2129. Kindergarten through fifth grade; hours are time of dismissal to 6 p.m. at various elementary schools, including Hellgate Elementary, Rattlesnake, Chief Charlo, Cold Springs, Hawthorne, Lewis and Clark and Lowell.  Camp Fire USA Preschool. Hellgate Elementary. Call 542-2129. An inclusive preschool for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds. Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.  Camp Fire USA Kindercare at Hellgate Elementary. For morning kindergarten students at Hellgate. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Administrative office: 2700 Clark St. 542-2129.  Children’s Center. 236 E. Spruce St. 721-2106. Children 2-5 years. Full year and summer day camp. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Clark Fork School. 2525 Rattlesnake Drive. 728-3395. Summer programs available.  Co-Teach Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness Program. Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Montana. Located in Room 15 in the basement of McGill Hall, the CoTeach Preschool serves children ages 3 to 5 and their families. The preschool specializes in providing an inclusive educational environment for children of all abilities, including those with diagnostic disabilities and their peers. Contact 243-6303, or visit the Co-Teach Preschool’s website at www. iersum.org/Welcome_to_CoTeach.  Cuddle Bugs. 2612 South Ave. W. 728-0801. Children 6 weeks to 5 years.

D  Discovery Preschool and Childcare Center. 518 South Ave. W. 543-0879. An arts and culturally enriched program for children ages 2 1/2-6 years.

E  Early Head Start. 2121 39th St. 251-9410, Ext. 302. Fax: 251-9403. Missoula Early Head Start is a federal program serving Missoula County low-income families with children birth to 3 years old and pregnant women. The year-round program is free to incomeeligible families with incomes at or below the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. Some over-income positions may be available for families with high needs. A 10 percent minimum of children with a disability is enrolled. Transportation services to the Center are not provided, but access to services is available. All program options are designed to enhance family self-sufficiency and include early childhood education; child health, nutrition and development; disability and mental health services; parent education and involvement; and social service links to community resources. Families are served in three program options: home-based includes weekly home visits and bi-monthly parentchild interaction groups at the Center; center-based includes childcare for families working or in school fulltime from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; and prenatal includes weekly maternal wellness, child development information, childbirth and parenting preparation.  The Easter Seals Growing Place. 2683A Palmer St. 728-1243. For children with and without disabilities. Providing infant care from 6 weeks to 2 years; the preschool serves children 2-6 years.

F  First Class Child Care. 4100 South Ave. W. 549-9845. Children ages 4-10 years. A summer program is offered.  Fort Courage Child Care. 2122 31st Ave. 5435400. Children ages 6 weeks to 6 years.

G  Good Shepherds Children Center. 2321 39th St. 829-3404. Preschool available. Ages 3 years and up; must be toilet trained.

H  Head Start/Child Start. 1001 Worden Ave. 728-5460. Comprehensive preschool and child care for children 3-5 years. Primarily for low-income families and children with disabilities.  Honeybear Day Care Center. 1621 S. Higgins Ave. 542-2300.

I  Iddy Biddies Childcare Center. 2901 Eaton St. 728-5055. Children ages 9 months to 6 years.

 Kid Central Preschool and Child Care. 2200 Holborn. 549-1915. Comprehensive preschool and child care for children 3-5 years.  Kinderhaus Montessori School-Missoula. Indreland Road. 543-9800. Summer camp available.

L  Leaps and Bounds Learning Center. 112 Houk Lane, Stevensville. 777-3707. Preschool program for 3- to 5-year-olds. Separate infant and toddler program for children 2 and under.  Learning and Belonging Preschool, at the University of Montana (School of Education). McGill Hall, University of Montana. 2434262. Children ages 3-5 years. Unique campus-based teaching program provides child/adult interaction, music education, dance and foreign language.  Lolo Preschool and Child Care. 11150 Napton Way, Lolo. 273-6088.

M  Missoula Community School. 239 S. Fifth St. W. 542-2833. Small student-teacher ratios. School-year and summer programs.  Missoula International School. 1100 Harrison St., Missoula, 59802. 542-9924. Spanish immersion education. Offers a summer program.  Mother Goose and Gander. 702 S. Higgins Ave. 541-0222.

P  Playschool. 1812 S. 10th St. W. 542-0133.  Primrose Montessori Preschool. 600 South Ave. E. 728-7383.

S  St. Joseph’s Early Education Program. 503 Edith St. and 603 Edith St. 549-7648. Children ages 2-12 years; must be toilettrained.  St. Paul Infant Center. 202 Brooks St. 5435006.  St. Paul Preschool. 202 Brooks St. 549-4141. Classes for 3- and 4-year-olds, and a kinderready class for 5-year-olds.  Spirit at Play. 621 Stephens Ave. 728-7001. www.spiritatplay.org.

T Tiny Bubbles Day Care. 509 N. Fourth W. 7285910.

 University Congregational Children’s Center. 405 University Ave. 543-6952. Nonprofit  Kendall’s Kiddy Kare. 20750 Old Highway 93 parent cooperative. Ages 3-5 years. Must be S., Florence. 273-6695. toilet trained. UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 23

Edgewood Vista

• A safe and caring home for people with memory loss • Comforts and design of a family home • Well trained and compassionate caregivers • Respite and adult day program • Personalized daily activities such as gardening, art, worship, reminiscing, singing, baking, exercise, and pet therapy • Culture of care and gentleness • State Licensed and approved For more information or a private tour: 2815 Palmer • 549-9660

The Springs 3710 American Way

406-273-0101 www.TheSpringsLiving.com The Memory Care program at The Springs is designed so that each individual has the personal care, support and structure that fulfills their needs with the perfect setting so that the memory care residents feel right at home. (Also in Whitefish across from North Valley Hospital.) at Missoula

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The Springs 3710 American Way

406-273-0101 www.TheSpringsLiving.com When you’re ready for a little more assistance in your daily routine, The Springs Assisted Living can provide the help and level of care that you need from medication management to assistance with personal care and much more. (Also in Whitefish across from North Valley Hospital.) at Missoula

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C o u n s e l i n g s e rv i C e s Full Circle Counseling Solutions

1501 North Avenue West, Missoula, MT 59801-5503 Phone: 532-1615 3935 Highway 93, Stevensville, MT

59870-6425 Phone: 381-0781 Full Circle Counseling Solutions (FCCS) is a licensed mental health center offering community services and supports to youth with behavioral and emotional issues and to their families. The mission of FCCS is to keep children with their families and in the community. FCCS specializes in: • serving youth and families with multiple challenges • serving children and families in their homes or community settings, not in an office or clinic • integrated treatment approaches to effectively serve individuals who have both developmental disabilities and mental health disabilities • fully involving the family in the support and service process • wrapping needed supports around children and families to help them succeed Launched in 2007, Full Circle now has expanded to two offices that serve both Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley.

g e n e r a l H e a lt H Main Street Pilates Studio

Missoula’s only authentic Pilates Studio, where we teach you the art of Pilates while you exercise your mind and body. All private, small group sessions and classes are taught by certified instructors. The studio is a fully equipped classically based studio committed to teaching the work of Joseph Pilates. 211 N. Higgins on the 3rd Floor • 541-2673 www.Missoulamainstreetpilates.com

D e n ta l Family Dental Group.

541-2886. CustomerService@familydentalgroup.net Appointments available evenings and Saturdays. Conveniently located in the Southgate Mall next to Dillard’s. A full service dental clinic offering a very wide range of clinical services and amenities including dental hygiene, cosmetic dentistry, dental implant restoration and conscious oral sedation. Handicap accessible. Annette Dusseau, DDS, MAGD; Rowan McQuarrie, DDS, FAGD; Terri Kinnee, DDS. Financing available OAC. For more info go to MTSmiles.com

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Fort Missoula Hearing Center

Hearing tests for all ages. Attentive, personalized care. Complete hearing aid service. Ruth Fugleberg, MCSD, CCC-A Audiologist 2831 Fort Missoula Road, Ste 300 Community Medical Ctr, Phys Ctr #2 542-5200, 1-800-458-6661

Montana Better@Home

Are you or a loved one struggling with living at home? Better@Home helps you hire the workers for the services you need to live at home. Better@Home lets you decide who you want to hire and what services you want provided. Better@Home works with you to determine your service needs, consider your options, and develop an affordable, individualized plan specifically designed to keep you living comfortably in your home. We will provide you with the tools you need to succeed with directing your home care. With Better@Home the customer has more control and choice over the services they receive. Why Choose Better@Home? • Comprehensive and Innovative Services- we offer complete service and support • Stay in Control-you control your services • Stay on Budget-a work plan and regular online budget reports ensure costs will not get away from you • Peace of Mind-Our step-by-step program helps avoid costly mistakes and ensures your program is set up properly with the IRS, State and Federal governments 1903 South Russell, Suite 3 Missoula, MT 59801-6603 Phone: 532-2983 Statewide toll free: 1-866-532-2017

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Consumer Direct Personal Care

1903 South Russell, Suite 3 Missoula, MT 59801-6603 Consumer Direct Personal Care puts the customer in charge of supervising and managing their home services and their caregiver. Caregiver employment functions are shared in a partnership between the customer and Consumer Direct. Working with the customer, Consumer Direct provides and processes employee paperwork and performs the complex administrative functions associated with payroll and workers’ compensation. This co-employment partnership ensures the services that are provided measure up to the customer’s own standards. We are passionate for helping you succeed with directing your own care and will provide the highest levels of customer service. We have helped hundreds of individuals establish their own successful programs and improve the quality of their care and the quality of their life. Services are available statewide in Montana. Phone: (406) 541-8700 Toll free: 1-866-438-8591 Website: www.ConsumerDirectOnline.net Email: infoMT@ConsumerDirectOnline.net

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FAMILY CONSULTING: How can we help? SERVICES: Assistant with Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, activities of daily living, housekeeping, companionship, meals, pets, plants, shopping , doctor appointment, overnight care available and much more. 406-210-5283

The Springs 3710 American Way

406-273-0101 www.TheSpringsLiving.com Life is truly a little easier at The Springs because we take care of all the little details of lifemaintenance, cleaning and transportation to name a few. Our new flexible dining program allows you to choose when you eat with made to order meals from a menu. at Missoula

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Situated in Big Sky Country, we offer you stunning mountain views from every direction and you’ll be delighted by our cozy facilities and caring staff. We’re also conveniently close to shopping, healthcare, dining and wonderful local attractions. Take time to visit the Fort Missoula Historical Museum, the Lewis and Clark Travelers Rest, the Museum of Mountain Flying or any one of the dozens of nearby parks. We’re a community that feels more like family here at Grizzly Peak, and we look forward to meeting you.

Grizzly Peak

3600 American Way Missoula, Montana 59808 404-721-2291 www.grizzly-peak.com

We’re always watching out for you

One of the many things that truly sets Grizzly Peak apart from other senior retirement communities is our live-in community managers: management teams who are also residents, sharing their lives with the people they serve so selflessly.

Let us do the cooking

We make sure our menus are robust and varied (featuring many regional favorites), and, quite simply, delicious.

Expand your horizons

At Grizzly Peak, we’ve put together a comprehensive program of activities and events designed to stimulate the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, creative, social and vocational. Beyond just games and puzzles, our activities are part of a holistic wellness approach you’ll only find at Grizzly Peak, designed to help seniors live more robust, fulfilling lives.

Beth McGee, NP MONTANA NEUROLOGY General Neurology and Migraine Management, Occipital Nerve Blocks, and Botox Therapy with Dr. Thomas Swanson neurologynp@gmail.com, (406) 327-3895 2835 Fort Missoula Rd, Ste 204, Missoula, MT 59804

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LIVING IN MISSOULA SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED/FAMILIES V  Valley of Christ Lutheran Church Growing Kids Preschool. 16200 Frontage Road, Frenchtown. 626-4606.  Vannoy Day Care. 708 Heather Drive. 5433930.

W  Windsong. 303 Pattee Canyon Drive. 5435256. Preschool program.

Y  Y’s Child Care Center. 2900 S. Russell St. 7219622.  YMCA After-School Club. 721-9622. 3-6 p.m.  YMCA Kinder Care. 3000 S. Russell St. 7219622.  YMCA Day Camp. 3000 S. Russell St. 7219622. Summer day care. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Financial assistance is available for all YMCA programs and members.

Services for the Disabled

People with physical or mental disabilities may find support, training, assistance and medical help through a number of agencies and groups. In addition to some of the organizations listed here, help also is available at Missoula’s major hospitals and treatment centers.

 Alliance for Disability and Students of the University of Montana, University Center 205. 243-0211. Website: www.umt.edu/asum/ adsum. Email: adsum@umontana.edu. The alliance advocates for the rights of students with disabilities. Students can be paired with fellow students with disabilities.  American Cancer Society-Missoula Unit Loan Closet. 542-2191. See full listing in Health section.  The American Indian Disability Technical Assistance Center. Located at the Rural Institute of the University of Montana. 2435764. University of Montana, 52 Corbin Hall, Missoula, 59812. A national program that provides training and technical assistance to increase culturally relevant community living, outreach, and employment-related services for American Indians and Alaska Natives with disabilities. Under the center’s current grants, groups that request and receive information, training and technical assistance include Community Work Incentives Coordinators funded by the Social Security Administration, and Protection and Advocacy staff funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.  Americans with Disabilities Act. Consultation and surveys, Summit Independent Living Center, 700 S.W. Higgins Ave., Suite 101. 728-1630. Group training and individual consultations for people with disabilities, businesses and employers, government agencies, commercial facilities,

transportation operators and individuals. Architectural accessibility surveys, seminars, referral to local resources for architectural or operational modifications and tax incentive information.

Aquatics  Chronic Pain Swim Classes – “Go With The Flow.” Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Work toward improved functional mobility and reduced pain with this low-impact warm-water therapy program. Call 327-4634 for more information.  Aquatic Movement Therapy – for arthritis. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Our therapeutic pool offers the ideal environment for patients with arthritis to maximize their exercise program. The warm-water environment provides comfort, support and freedom of movement. Call 327-4634 for more information.  LifeSteps – for a variety of rehabilitation patients. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. A combination of stretching and other exercises designed to increase overall strength, range of motion and endurance, and help participants with their weight management goals. Call 327-4634 for more information.  Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding Program, 599 Popham Lane, Corvallis. 961-2999. Web site: www.bitterrootriding.org. E-mail: btr@bitterrootriding.org. A member of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, Bitterroot Therapeutic Riding is dedicated to sharing the benefits and joy of therapeutic riding with adults and children of all ages. Certified instructors work closely with the medical community, schools, parents, caseworkers and national organizations encouraging rider-specific goals, fostering independence and promoting integration into the mainstream and workplace. Youth at risk, the elderly and those with behavioral disorders, learning disabilities and cognitive delays benefit from this therapy. It has been shown to address the challenges of multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, autism and more. The horse facilitates the motion of the human stride, giving students improved joint mobility, better balance and coordination. Year-round instruction is offered in a safe indoor environment with the help of caring volunteers and gentle horses. Scholarships available.  Blind and Low Vision Services. 2675 Palmer St., Suite A. 329-5400. Various services for the visually impaired: independent living skills for home and office; training on adaptive computer equipment and retraining for employment; homemaker training; purchase of low-vision aids; counseling for newly blind people; orientation and mobility coaching for cane travel; shopping techniques.

 Celebrating Our Abilities. Promotes the abilities of all children. Taking the “dis” out of disabilities. Call Lynda Butler, attorney, 239-3732.  Child Developmental Center. Fort Missoula. 549-6413. Website: www.childdevcenter.org. Provides services to families whose children, ages birth through 21, have a developmental disability or who are considered to be at risk for developmental delay. Center-based services include evaluations, diagnosis and recommendations, autism spectrum disorder evaluations and recommendations, neonatal intensive care unit screening clinics, and early childhood screenings. Home-based services include family education and support, early intervention for infants and toddlers, intensive family education and support.  Community Bridges. A department of Community Medical Center for postacute brain injury rehabilitation, 2685 Palmer St., Suite D. 327-4349. Postacute, comprehensive day treatment and residential transitional living program for adults with brain injury. Services include physical, occupational and speech therapies, behavior therapy, psychological services and counseling, life-skills training, therapeutic recreation services, and vocational-readiness training.  Community Church Ministries. Nondenominational. Serves adults in assisted living homes. Also serves adults with disabilities, 2 p.m. Fridays, Opportunity Resources. Will also assist with funerals. Call if interested in a service. Susie or Ray Risho, 549-0752.  Rehabilitation Institute of Montana. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4634. Rehabilitation physicians, therapists and nursing staff provide medical rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day treatment or clinic basis for infants to senior citizens. Services include pool therapy, physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, digital-stimulation dysphasia therapy, recreation therapy, case management for the physically disabled and vocational services. Special programs help people with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic arthritis, major multiple trauma and other disabling conditions.  CO-TEACH Preschool Program. Division of Educational Research and Service. 243-6303. See full listing in Day Care section.  Eagle Watch Estates. 565 Burton St. 549-3892. A 24-unit apartment building along the Clark Fork River in downtown Missoula. The apartments provide subsidized low-income housing with wheelchair access.  Eleanore’s Project Inc. 501 E. Central Ave. 370-4717. Website: www.eleanoresproject. org. E-mail: info@eleanoresproject.org. Tamara Kittelson-Aldred, director, or Jami Romney FitzGerald, development director. A nonprofit organization focused on improving the quality of life for children with disabilities

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LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES and their families by providing customized mobility equipment in less resourced areas of the world; collecting used wheelchairs locally for refurbishing/re-use; and raising awareness by offering disability-related educational programs and resources locally and internationally.  Home and Community Based Services. 2687 Palmer St., Suite B. 327-4585. Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) is a Medicaid Waiver program. The program enables older adults and adults with disabliities to live fully integrated lives within their own communities. Case managers work closely with consumers and families to provide online assessment and coordination of support services which are tailored to meet the needs of individual consumers, enabling them to live in the the least restricted setting. Website www.partnersinhomecare.org.

Families

A multitude of services is available to parents and their children in Missoula, ranging from recreational activities to enhancing family life and parent-child relationships. First Call for Help, a service of the Human Resource Council and United Way of Missoula County, provides a link between people with questions or information and the social services in the community designed to meet those needs. Call 549-5555 from noon-5 p.m. MondayFriday.

A  Alberton Community Food Pantry, 502 Fifth St., Alberton. (406) 722-4410. An allvolunteer food pantry located in the center of Alberton. ACFP is open the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. and clients may receive food both days. ACFP provides clients with fresh produce, bakery and dairy items, canned food, meat and pre-packaged foods. ACFP opened in June 2009 and has steadily grown in clients, volunteers, and community support. ACFP serves those living in the greater Alberton to Frenchtown area. If you want more information about becoming a client, a volunteer, or a supporter, please call any time or stop by during open hours. Jama Mauldin, chair, board of directors; jamamarie@gmail.com.  Aletheia Counseling Service. 2870 St. 251-7073. Michael Drive. Services include individual, marriage and family counseling.  Alliance Francaise. A cultural and educational organization celebrating French culture, civilization and language. The Missoula chapter, one of nearly 150 in the nation, offers conversation groups, cultural programs, a French summer camp for kids. (Ethel MacDonald, 549-9722, ethelmacd@gmail. comt), French language classes (Geneviève Giroux, 241-1550) and a French immersion workshop (Michel Valentin, 243-2301.). Contact Valentin for more information or go to the website at www.afmissoula.org.

 American Lung Association Camp Huff and Puff. 825 Helena Ave., Helena. (406) 442-6556 or (800) LUNG-USA. The association holds a summer camp for children with asthma and other respiratory difficulties.  American Red Cross, Western Valleys District. Chapter office, 1500 W. Broadway, 5496441. Blood Center, 401 W. Railroad St., 543-6695. Serves Missoula, Mineral, Ravalli, Sanders and western part of Powell counties. District services include service to military families and international tracing service; disaster relief including food, shelter and basic needs; and safety and first-aid classes, including CPR. Classes on HIV/AIDS also are offered. Also operates 24-hour answering and emergency service. See listing in Health section for more details.  ASUM Off-Campus Renter Center. University of Montana, University Center, ASUM, Suite 105, 243-2017. Assisting Missoula homeowners, neighbors and student renters with quality-of-life issues in Missoula rental housing and surrounding neighborhoods.  AWARE Inc. Treatment Services. 2300 Regent St., Suite 103. 543-2202. Serves youth, families and adults with special needs throughout Montana. Youth served meet state criteria for severe emotional disturbance and may be dually diagnosed. Adults served meet state criteria for SDMI, severe disabling mental illness. Also serves youth with developmental disabilities. Offers an array of services in the Missoula area, including intensive-level group homes, therapeutic family care, family-support services, transitional living and outpatient services, community case management and community support.

B  Battered Women’s Shelter. See YWCA Pathways.  Bicycle Pedestrian Program for Missoula. Contact the bicycle/pedestrian program manager, 435 Ryman St., Missoula, MT 59802. 523-4626. Provides education and engineering programs. Encourages residents to use healthy, alternative transportation. Operates traffic-calming program for residential streets.  Big Brothers Big Sisters. 1520 S. Russell St., Missoula 59801. 543-7796. Matches children ages 6-14 from single-parent families with adult mentors. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Blue Mountain Clinic. 610 N. California St. 721-1646. Primary care for women, men and children. See listing in Health section for more information.  Boy Scouts of America. Pat, 544-1635. Statewide fall membership kickoff begins in September, but boys may join anytime during the year.

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 Camp Fire USA, Ponderosa Council. 2700 Clark St. 542-2129. A national youth organization open to boys and girls K-12. Traditional clubs, summer resident camp, daily child care for children ages 18 months-4, preschool and kindercare programs, after-school care programs and a summer day camp (see Child Care listing for more information). Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Care Solutions, a program of Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682 Client-centered service offering short-term and ongoing case management for physical health, mental well-being, caregiver support and respite, medication management, nutrition assessment, home safety evaluation, coordination of support services, planning for long-term services and more. Fees based on sliding scale.  CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Missoula. P.O. Box 7433, Missoula, MT 59807. 542-1208. Website: www.missoulacasa.org. Trains citizen volunteers to be advocates for children who have suffered from abuse and/ or neglect. CASA volunteers are appointed by a District Court judge to investigate a case by speaking to the child and others involved and to appear at all hearings with recommendations as to the best interest of the child.  Case Management Connections. Call 541-6577 or (866) 830-2224. In-home assistance, court visitor reports, case management, up to 24hour care, light housekeeping, transportation.  Cash Assistance. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100. 329-1200. Cash assistance through the Department of Health and Family Services, Office of Public Assistance.  Catholic Social Services of Montana, 420 W. Pine St., Missoula, betsy@cssmt.org. 7285429 or 1-800-222-9383 (24 hours a day). www.cssmt.org. Everyone at CSSM has a heart for adoption and it is our desire to ensure that adoptions are done legally, ethically, and always with the best interest of children in mind. Adoption is delicate, intricate, and complex. Our social workers have more than 100 years of cumulative experience, so you can be assured of our professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. People need not be Catholic to use the agency services. CSSM provides free, confidential counseling for the women and men considering an adoption plan for their child. Having an unbiased atmosphere is essential; we do not take lightly the responsibility of helping expectant parents through what is most likely the most difficult decision they will make in their lives. We provide support for those who decide to parent and for those who decide to make an adoption plan. If they decide that an adoption plan is best, we guide them through the legal and emotional issues. We offer support for them and for their families, during the process and afterward. Counselors will travel to anywhere in Montana to meet

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES with you. CSSM offers open adoption as an option. We believe that open adoption allows children to grow up knowing who they are and understanding the love and care that surrounds their adoption. CSSM serves Montana families who want to build their family through adoption, through our infant adoption program, domestic and international adoption, and direct parental placements. CSSM is here to help prepare parents to handle the complex issues surrounding adoption, and to provide support.  Center for Integrative Care. 336 W. Spruce St. 721-2860. Website: www. cic-montana.com. A comprehensive support and education center. Specialty areas include trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, family dynamics, grief and loss, stress reduction and depression. Psychotherapy and counseling services are available for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Training workshops can be arranged for professional groups of any size. Insurance, Medicaid and CHIP welcome.  Child and Family Services Division. Department of Public Health and Human Services. 2677 Palmer St., Suite 300. 523-4100. To report child abuse/neglect, call (866) 820-5437. Investigations into the abuse/ neglect of children; interventions with children/families where child abuse/neglect has occurred; licensure and training for foster and adoptive homes; and adoption services for abused/neglected children.  Child Care Resources. 127 E. Main St., Suite 314. 728-6446 or (800) 728-6446. Fax: 549-1189. Website: www.childcareresources.org. E-mail: ccr@childcareresources.org. Provides support to families using child care and to child care providers. Services include Best Beginnings Scholarship Program; helps low-income working families pay for some costs of care. Child care referral; family needs are matched with licensed/registered child care providers who have vacancies. Consumer education. Child care food program; child care providers receive reimbursement for meals and snacks served to children in their care. Nutrition training and consultation included. Provider training; trainer visits child care providers in their homes or centers to offer technical assistance, curriculum and child behavior guidance and support. Child care health program; pediatric nurse practitioner available for consultation regarding sick child care, care for children with special needs, child abuse prevention and reporting procedures. Ravalli County field office, 363-4599. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. (Also see listing in Child Care section.)  Child Developmental Center. Fort Missoula. 549-6413. Website: www. childdevcenter.org. Provides services to families whose children ages birth-21 have a developmental disability or who are considered to be at risk for developmental delay. Center-based services include evaluations, diagnosis and recommendations, autism spectrum disorder evaluations and recommendations, neonatal intensive care unit screening clinics and early childhood screenings. Home-based services include family education and support, early intervention for infants and toddlers, intensive family education and support.  Child Support Enforcement Program. (406) 444-9855. The Missoula regional office is at 2675 Palmer Street, Suite C. 329-7910. Fax: 3295468. Provides information about child support. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. A division of the state Department of Public Health and Human Services.  Families First Children’s Museum, Missoula. 541-PLAY. 225 W. Front St. See listing under Missoula Children’s Museum in this section and in the Museums section.  HMK Healthy Montana Kids Program (formerly CHIP). P.O. Box 202951, Helena, 59620-2951. (877) 543-7669. Website: hmk.mt.gov/index. shtml. Offers medical and dental coverage for children whose families meet income eligibility.  Choices for Change Counseling is a State Approved Agency offering Prime for Life (ACT) and MIP classes. An evaluation is required and classes are two consecutive Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for information and appointment. Choices for Change Counseling, 304 Fourth Ave. E. , P.O. Box 622, Superior, MT 59872, phone (406) 822-5422, email: choices@blackfoot.net  Civil Air Patrol. An auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Provides emergency UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 31

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES services, aerospace education and cadet leadership training. Welcomes adults who have earned a private pilot’s license and adults who are interested in becoming trained in radio communications, emergency services, aerospace education or working with cadets. The cadet program for ages 12-18 develops leadership skills, military bearing, civic awareness and through a promotion program allows cadets to learn how to fly singleengine airplanes. Cadets also are trained in emergency services and practice once a month with adult members. Meets 6:30-9 p.m. every Thursday at the armory. Capt. Peter Graff, commander, 549-3066. Website: www.capnhq.gov.  Community Medical Center: Birthing Basics. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Get ready for baby in this class for first-time or longtime-between expectant parents. Learn about preparing for labor and the stages of labor delivery, and practice breathing and relaxation exercises that help you through labor. Pain-relief options, medical interventions and a tour of the Obstetrics Department are also covered. In addition, information on feeding and welcoming baby into your home is presented. For class dates, call 327-4009 or visit www.communitymed. org.  Community Medical Center: Breastfeeding Class. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Learn breast-

feeding basics, what to expect the first few weeks and special tips for success. Concerns about returning to work are also addressed. Call 327-4009 or e-mail mphillips@ communitymed.org for more information.  Community Medical Center: Postpartum & Newborn Care Class. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Postpartum is an extremely important time for a new family. Do you feel overjoyed and challenged at the same time? Our class is designed to make sure you feel confident and capable in the first six weeks of your baby’s life. Join us before your baby is born to learn these strategies: bathing, diapering, hunger cues, comfort techniques, coping strategies, sleeping for you and baby, signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, changes in your relationship and all those visitors who will want to meet the new addition to the family. Call 327-4009 for more information or e-mail mphillips@ communitymed.org ; class size is limited.  Community Medical Center: MOMercise: Water Aerobics. Keep fit and have fun in our low-stress water aerobics class for pregnant women and new mothers. The exercises improve flexibility and strength and help minimize excessive weight gain. A physician’s prescription for pool exercise is required. Class times vary and are held at Community Medical Center. Call 327-4634 or e-mail lseipert@communitymed.org for fees,

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schedule and availability.  Community Medical Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 1211 S. Reserve St., Suite 202. Learn to control diabetes, reduce the risk of complications and improve overall health. Individual counseling for nutrition, special diets and weight management are also provided. Physician referral is required. Call 327-4325 for more information.  CO-TEACH Preschool Program. School of Education, University of Montana. 243-6303. See full listing in Child Care section.

D  Divorcing Parents. Parenting Programs of Families First, 815 E. Front St. Suite 3. 7217690. Website: www.familiesfirstmt.org. Offers classes, support groups, individual or joint consultations and a lending library to parents who are divorcing or separating.

E  Early Head Start. 2121 39th St. 251-9410, Ext. 302. Fax: 251-9403. Missoula Early Head Start (MEHS) is a federal program serving Missoula County low-income families with children birth to 3-years-old and pregnant women. The year-round program is FREE to incomeeligible families with incomes at or below the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. Some over-income positions may be available for

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES families with high needs. A 10% minimum of children with a disability is enrolled. Transportation services to the Center are not provided, but access to services is available. All program options are designed to enhance family self-sufficiency and include early childhood education; child health, nutrition and development; disability and mental health services; parent education and involvement; and social service links to community resources. Families are served in three program options: (1) Home-Based includes weekly home visits and bi-monthly parent-child interaction groups at the Center; (2) Center-Based includes childcare for families working or in school fulltime from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday; and (3) Prenatal includes weekly maternal wellness, child development information, childbirth and parenting preparation.  Ecology Project International. P.O. Box 9192, Missoula, 59807. 7218784. Website: www.ecologyproject.org. A conservation education organization that offers field ecology programs for high school and university students. Project sites are in Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands. EPI’s mission is to improve and inspire science education and conservation efforts worldwide through field-based student-scientist partnerships.  Eleanore’s Project Inc., 501 E. Central Ave. (406) 370-4717. Website: www.eleanoresproject.org. E-mail: info@eleanoresproject.org. Tamara Kittelson-Aldred, director; Jami Romney FitzGerald, development director. A nonprofit organization focused on improving the quality of life for children with disabilities and their families by providing customized mobility equipment in less resourced areas of the world, collecting used wheelchairs locally for refurbishing/reuse, and raising awareness by offering disability related educational programs and resources locally and internationally.  Employment and Training Program for youths age 14-21. To apply, contact the Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. This program helps provide employment and training for youths from low-income families. The program assists participants to move toward career goals directed at getting and keeping unsubsidized employment.  Energy Conservation Program. To apply, contact the Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. Provides weather stripping, storm windows, insulation, furnace repair and other energy conservation measures to eligible low-income households, to help reduce heating costs. Due to limited funds, homes are addressed on a priority basis.  Energy Share of Montana. To apply, contact the Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. Helps people who are in an emergency situation and who have exhausted their resources. Local policy committees make award decisions. Recipients are encouraged to pay back Energy Share, which is funded by donations.  Even Start Adult and Child Education. Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center, 310 S. Curtis St. 523-4033. GED preparation for parents with school readiness for children birth-6. Free instruction and child care are available 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Learning for the whole family.  Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. 2825 Santa Fe Court. 258-4208. Diann Pommer. Targets limited-income families with children to improve nutrition, cooking and budgeting skills. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Evening appointments available. A series of six nutrition lessons are available and taught at all Title I schools for first-, third- and fifth-graders.

learning through play. The Families First Children’s Museum. Parenting programs, classes, consultations, lending library and family activities help parents in their work of raising healthy, caring children. Families First Parenting programs and administrative offices hours are TuesdayThursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Mondays.  Family BASICS is a program of Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development. 2525 Palmer St., Suite 1. 543-3550. E-mail: info@wordinc. org. Website: www.wordinc.org. This program works to eliminate homelessness by working directly with low-income families so they can remain in their current homes. We provide housing counseling, resources and referral information on housing issues. In-school tutoring, transportation to school and summer camp are opportunities for children who are homeless or nearly homeless.  Family Promise of Missoula. P.O. Box 5882, Missoula, MT 59806. Phone (406) 351-3318. Website: www.familypromisemissoula.org; Email: info@familypromisemissoula.org. Contact Sister Mary Jo Quinn, SCL, Public Relations Committee Chair. Family Promise of Missoula is a partnership of religious congregations within our Missoula community helping families who are facing homelessness. Participation in this network brings the faith community together to help families regain housing, independence and dignity. Projected opening date for the Missoula network is April 15, 2012.  Family Resource Centers are a program of Women’s Opportunity & Resource Development. 2525 Palmer St. Suite 1. 543-3550. E-mail: info@ wordinc.org. Website: www.wordinc.org. Family Resource Centers are school-based locales where parents are welcomed into their child’s school and community members can become involved. Volunteer opportunities at school, access to resources that assist parents, minilibraries of materials, clothing swap sites and a cup of coffee are all found at Family Resource Centers. There are 15 centers in area schools, each with its own unique flavor depending on the needs of that school, the community and the families.

F  4-H. 2825 Santa Fe Court. 258-4201. Colleen Terrazas. Youth and adult members learn leadership, citizenship, public speaking and vocational skills through club meetings and projects.  Families First Children’s Museum, Missoula. 541-PLAY. 225 W. Front St. See listing under Missoula Children’s Museum in this section and in the Museums section.  Families First. 227 1/2 W. Front St. 721-7690. E-mail: info@ familiesfirstmontana.com. Website: www.familiesfirstmontana.org. Families First is a nonprofit organization that exists to strengthen our community by empowering families with parent education and

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LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES agencies and day cares throughout Missoula  First Call for Help. Call 2-1-1 or 549-5555 from County. Foster Grandparents are income10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Information eligible seniors who receive a tax-free stipend and referral service linking people with in exchange for 20 hours of volunteer service food, housing, day care, support groups a week. and other human services. Service of the Human Resource Council and United Way of  Dan Fox/Friends to Youth. 515 S. Reserve Missoula County. Suite 1. 721-2754 or 728-2662. E-mail: info@youthhomes.com. Website: www.  First STEP Resource Center. 500 W. Broadway. youthhomes.org. Provides individual, family 329-5776. First STEP is dedicated to a and group counseling to youth and families. coordinated team approach in adult sexual Offers specific services and support groups assault and as a children’s advocacy center based on the needs of the clients. Friends also coordinates investigation of child abuse, to Youth is now within the Youth Homes neglect and endangerment. First STEP brings organization under the Dan Fox Family Care together medical and mental health providers, program. The program has a sliding fee scale. social services professionals, advocates, Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and and law enforcement and prosecution evenings by appointment. officials. Services include interviews, medical evaluations, trauma-informed mental health  Futures is a program of Women’s Opportunity treatment and/or referrals, advocacy and & Resource Development, 2525 Palmer St., other victim services, community education Suite 1. 543-3550. E-mail: info@wordinc. and outreach. The founding principles are org. Website: www.wordinc.org. This is a to see the truth, reduce trauma and promote comprehensive program for parents ages 24 healing for victims. Call the First Step and younger. It provides parents the chance to Resource Center to make a referral or for more meet other young parents, gain information information. about education and job opportunities, learn parenting skills and access support services.  Five Valleys Memorial Society. 728-2648. The program is available to young mothers Nonprofit funeral information organization and fathers who live in Missoula County, dedicated to protecting the public’s right to regardless of income. Free child care is offered choose meaningful, dignified and affordable for support group meetings. A drop-in Young funeral arrangements. Family Resource Center is located at the main  The Flagship Program. Administered by office on Palmer Street. Turning Point Addiction Services, 1325 Wyoming St. 532-9827. Fax: 541-3032. E-mail: rbuzzas@wmmhc.org. Website: G www.flagshipprogram.org. A community Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, 1801 school partnership that offers a variety of Burlington Ave. Suite 101. The premier after-school and summer skill-building organization for girls and women. We serve activities to students in nine Missoula girls from kindergarten-12th grade. Girls can schools. Flagship programs are provided free choose national and council-wide programs to students. Serves approximately 4,000 and activities, local fun and educational youth per year in more than 300 different events and troop and individual projects. activities. From physical fitness to science and outdoor  Florence Crittenton Home and Services. 901 N. survival to cooking, we allow girls to choose Harris St., Helena. (406) 442-6950. Offers what interests them and what they would like residential care for pregnant girls ages 12-18, to participate in and learn more about. Girls as well as young mothers and their babies. in partnership with caring adult volunteers Also offers a therapeutic youth group for can participate in traditional troops, afteradolescent females. Office hours are 8 a.m.-5 school programs or as individuals creating the p.m. Monday-Friday. most flexible educational and fun experience possible. For information, call (800) 736 Missoula Food Bank. 219 S. Third St. W., 5243. Website www.gsmw.org. Missoula, 59801. 549-0543. Website: www. missoulafoodbank.org. Distributes a three Grief Resources, Tamarack Grief Resource day supply of food to anyone who needs it. Center. 516 S. Orange St. 541-8472. E-mail: Collects donations of food from individual info@tamarackgriefresourcecenter. donors, stores, bakeries, civic and church org. Website: http://www. groups. Delivers food to homebound seniors tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org. Provides once a month. Food distribution hours are 10 stabilizing and compassionate assistance a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday as well as 5 p.m.for children, teens, adults and families amid 7 p.m. Monday-Tuesday. bereavement, loss and life transitions, as well as educational opportunities for professionals  Food Stamps. Missoula County Office of throughout Montana. Individual and family Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St. Suite consultations, parent support and education, 100. 329-1200. A federal program that and professional workshops are available. supplements food budgets of eligible lowYouth bereavement groups are scheduled as income families and individuals. interest lists fill.  Foster Grandparents, a program of Missoula  Grief Camp, Tamarack Grief Resource Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Center. 516 S. Orange St. 541-8472. E-mail: Provides special care, attention and guidance tamarackgrc@live.com. 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tamarackgriefresoucecenter.org. Specializing in bereavement camps, Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals and families throughout their journey with grief. 2011 camps include: Women’s Rendezvous, May 19-20; A Camp To Remember Flathead Lake, June 14-17; A Camp To Remember Day Camp in Missoula, July TBA; A Camp To Remember Georgetown Lake, Aug. 5-8; Teen Retreat and Teen Camp, September TBA. Descriptions of camps can be found on website.  GUTS! (Girls Using Their Strengths). Jennifer Euell, 543-6691, jeuell@ywcaofmissoula. org. GUTS! is the girls leadership project of YWCA Missoula. Through after-school groups, community service projects and summer outdoor wilderness adventures, GUTS! helps girls ages 9-18 build selfesteem, discover their unique strengths and develop as leaders.

H  Habitat for Humanity of Missoula. Warehouse Mall, 725 W. Alder St., Suite 19; mailing address P.O. Box 7181, Missoula, 59807. 549-8210. Website: www.habitatmsla.org. Call office for information or to volunteer time, labor or material. The organization is a nondenominational Christian housing ministry that builds affordable housing in partnership with people in need. Homes are built by volunteer labor, sold to the partner family on no-profit and no-interest terms. Partner families chosen on basis of need, ability to pay and willingness to partner without regard to race, creed, religion.  Head Start. Contact Family Services, Whittier School, 1001 Worden Ave. 728-5460. Services include a preschool program, child care, weekly home visits by a home teacher and various supportive services. For children ages 3-5 before Sept. 10, with family income below poverty level. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Heartland Caregivers Inc. 5500 Grant Creek Road. Website: www.heartlandcaregivers. com. 542-0241. Live-in or live-out help for child care, elderly or disabled, home, ranch or estate nationwide.  Heavens Harmony Children’s Music. Missoula and Ravalli counties. Jeanne Saunders, 642-3651, shine@heavensharmonymusic. com. Website: www.heavensharmonymusic. com. Christian-based drama/theater and vocal/music instruction and performance for children ages 4-17. Emphasis is vocal training/ expression, song writing and music theory along with performance, recording of music, production of another HHCM CD, talent programs and online education.  HomeWORD. 127 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 307. 532-4663. Betsy Hands, executive director. Develops affordable housing and asset-building strategies for low-income families in Missoula and Billings. Provides comprehensive homebuyer education

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES counseling and matching employment assistance money, all free of charge.  Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance. Contact the Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. Website: www.hrcxi. org. No-interest loans to help low-income households fill the gap between what they can finance and what they need to buy their first home.  Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans. Contact the Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. Website: www.hrcxi.org. Low-interest loans to help low-income homeowners afford necessary repairs.  Human Resource Council. 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. Website: www.hrcxi.org. The agency serves low-income families through assistance with winter heating fuel costs, energy conservation measures, rental assistance programs, homeowner repair loans, employment and training programs for youth. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday

I  Indian Center. See listing in this section for Missoula Indian Center.

J  Job Corps. 539 S. Third St. W. 542-5745 or 5425752. Fax: 542-5798. Free vocational training program for persons 16-24. Federally funded by Department of Labor. While living on a Job Corps campus of their choice, applicants choose a vocational training program. Students work toward GED and high school diploma while in Job Corps. Applicants apply through a local admissions counselor. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  Joseph Residence Center. 2405 McIntosh Loop. 549-6158. Offers transitional housing to homeless families. A division of the Poverello Center, which refers families.  Juvenile Fire Setters Intervention Program. Call 549-6172. Missoula Rural Fire District, 2521 South Ave. W. Offers psychological screening and education to counter tendencies in juvenile fire setters. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

L  La Leche League of Missoula meets at least twice monthly. Call 493-1813 or email us at missoulalll@gmail.com for more information. Offers a lending library, 24-hour phone help, access to medical and legal assistance and accredited leaders. Home visits available. Website: www.lllusa.org/web/MissoulaMT. html. Part of an international organization for pregnant and nursing women that provides current breast-feeding information and support. Babies always welcome. Also on Facebook, LaLeche League of Missoula.  Lamaze. Childbirth preparation classes taught by ICEA-certified Ruth Bray, 251-4003. Classes include breathing and relaxation

techniques, information about labor stages, medications and Caesarean birth and a tour of the hospital maternity unit.  Little White School House (Target Range Community Center). 4095 South Ave W. 546-6412. E-mail: oldschoolhouse@ montanasculptor.com. Website: www. targetrangeschool.com. This gem of a schoolhouse is one of the oldest schools in Montana still owned by the original institution and open to the public. Boy Scout Troop 1910, Target Range School and the Guidance Committee hope to successfully turn this school into a museum-quality community center. The building has been added onto at least four times over the years. The entry and library were added at the turn of the century, a bathroom in the 1930s, the brick addition of one classroom in 1948, kitchen and basement classroom/cafeteria and, lastly, a girls’ locker room in 1972. The school was used from 1893 until the 1990s, when it was closed and then used as a janitor’s shop and storage facility. Three of the rooms and the kitchen will be available for rent in May. To reserve a room, go to the website.  Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Helps eligible households with winter heating fuel costs. Apply by mail for an application from Oct. 1-April 30. Call the Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710.  Lutheran Social Services of Montana. For brochures or more information, call 549-0147 or (800) 726-3083. A multiservice ministry offering a full range of birth-parent and adoption services including client-centered decision-making counseling; domestic, international and contract adoption; post-placement services; and community adoption education. In partnership with St. Vincent Healthcare Behavioral Health Associates, LSS-MT provides 24-hour telephone support to clergy and a statewide network of therapists offering individual and family counseling. LSS-MT has developed a Care Team Ministry, a congregation-based program of practical, emotional and spiritual support to those in need. LSS-MT also provides disaster relief services.

community service, advocacy and education. Educational materials such as nursing modules for continuing education credits and program information are available. The March of Dimes does not offer direct financial aid, but interested parties can contact the resource center at (888) 663-4637.  Meals on Wheels. A program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Provides meals for homebound elderly and Missoula County residents with disabilities. Meals are prepared under the supervision of a dietitian and provide at least one-third of minimum daily requirement. Special-diet meals available. Volunteers deliver meals Monday-Friday and provide frozen meals for weekends.  Medicaid. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100. 3291200. Medicaid is a medical care program for low-income families and disabled individuals that pays for various approved medical costs.  Medicaid Home and Community-based Services. Department of Public Health and Human Services. 329-1312 or 329-1310. Serves residents of Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders counties through case-management teams. Goal is to serve Medicaid clients in cost-effective home setting as an alternative to nursing home placement. Services might include adult day services, environmental modifications, medical alert monitors, nursing services, nutritional needs, personal care attendants and homemaker services, respite care, respiratory therapy and transportation, and possibly other services.  Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission. 506 B Toole Ave. 549-4673. Website: www.missoula316. org. Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission is a ministry to the homeless and hurting in Missoula.  Missoula Active Kids consists of individuals, agencies, businesses and organizations committed to enhancing and increasing kids’ physical activity. The purpose of Missoula Active Kids is to create collaborative networking opportunities that develop resources and advocate for policy change. Contact Mary McCourt for quarterly meeting schedule at 258-3895 or mmccourtm@ co.missoula.mt.us.  Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Website: www. missoulaagingservices.org. See full listing in Elders section.  Missoula Area Education Cooperative. 2825 Stockyard Road, Suite I-2. 532-4861. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday. Services for children with disabilities ages 3-18 who are enrolled in Missoula County schools that are outside city limits. Also serves several schools in Sanders, Lake and Mineral counties.  Missoula Children’s Museum. 225 W. Front St. 541-PLAY. Website: www. FamiliesFirstMontana.org. The nonprofit museum features exhibits and activities that

 Mamalode, P.O. Box 7642, Missoula, 59807. 531-0535. E-mail: info@mamalode. com. Website: www.mamalode.com Elke Govertsen, publisher. Mamalode creates connections for mothers though a quarterly print publication, vibrant website and events. By addressing mothers as whole people with families and personal pursuits, the essays and resources speak to our audience in a moving, inspiring way. We also provide opportunity for advertisers to directly target this powerful market.  March of Dimes. Montana Big Sky Chapter office, 643 Grand Ave., Suite B, Billings, 59101. 252-7480. Works to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality through research, UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 35

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES provide fun, interactive and educational parklands, open space and trails. experiences for kids and their grownups. See  Missoula Workforce Center-Job Service. 539 full listing under Museums. S. Third St. W.; mailing address P.O. Box  Missoula City-County Health Department. 301 5027, Missoula, 59806. 728-7060. E-mail: W. Alder St. General information, 258-4745; missoulajsc@mt.gov. Website: www. nursing, 258-4750; outpatient Partnership employmissoula.com. Open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Health Center, 323 W. Alder St., 258-4789; Monday and Wednesday-Friday, and 9 a.m.environmental health, 258-4755; WIC, 2585 p.m. Tuesdays. Closed public holidays. 4740, administration, 258-4770. Public employment service providing job placement, job-training programs, veteran  Missoula County Extension Service: Family representatives, employment counseling and Consumer Sciences Programs. 2825 and more than 800 proficiency tests, Santa Fe Court. 258-4206. Website: www. including keyboarding, software applications, missoulaeduplace.org. Serves Missoula spelling, math and 10-key. Listings include County residents by providing unbiased private-sector jobs and announcements research-based information on family for state, university, county, city and other issues. Call to get answers or schedule free government-related job vacancies. Provides programs for your group in the areas of public resource center with access to the food and nutrition, food preservation, free Internet, word processing, resume programs canning gauge test, housing issues, money and career exploration. management and family relationships.  MOMS Club of Missoula. 541-MOMS. Local  Missoula County Office of Public Assistance. chapter of an international nonprofit support 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100. 329-1200. Open group for stay-at-home moms (www. 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7 momsclub.org). Offers shared activities for a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Appointments at times mothers and their children, such as meetings other than regular business hours can be with interesting speakers and discussions, arranged to meet an individual’s needs. park play days, weekly play groups, activity Determines eligibility for such federal groups and a monthly “Moms’ Night Out.” programs as food stamps, cash assistance and Medicaid (see separate listings).  Montana Breast Health at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road.  Missoula Food Bank. 219 S. Third St. W. Montana Breast Health is a comprehensive, 549-0543. http://www.missoulafoodbank. multidisciplinary breast care center, org. Hours of distribution are 10 a.m.-1 providing western Montana’s most complete p.m. Monday-Friday and 5-7 p.m. Monday range of clinical and support services, from and Tuesdays Other distribution centers in state-of-the-art screening and diagnostics Lolo at Lolo Community Hall, 12345 U.S. 93 to personalized treatment and counseling in Lolo, (contact Ava Cook, 273-2276), first and a a centralized, convenient location. Call 327third Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. Potomac at 3941 for more information. the Community Center, 5-7 p.m., third and fourth Sunday (contact (406)244-3616).  Montana Cancer Specialists at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road.  Missoula Housing Authority. 1235 34th St.. Community Medical Center understands 549-4113. Provides housing for low- and that undergoing cancer treatment can be moderate-income families (public housing a frightening and stressful time, so it’s and tax credits). Has low-rent apartments comforting to know that patients and their (public housing) and offers rental assistance families can receive the latest and best (Section 8 vouchers) to low-income families available treatment, right here in Missoula and people with disabilities. Some of the at a facility they know and trust. The cancer apartments are wheelchair-accessible. center at CMC, in a collaborative partnership  Missoula Indian Center. 830 West Central, with Montana Cancer Specialists, is pleased 829-9515. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondayto offer an innovative, state-of-the-art Friday. www.missoulaindiancenter.org. destination on our campus, providing Works with individuals and families on a onebest-in-class care in a relaxing, welcoming to-one counseling basis. Has a Talking Circle environment. Call 327-3911 for more similar to Alcoholics Anonymous. Also has an information. intensive outpatient program, mental health  Montana Food Bank Network. 5625 counseling and the Alcohol and Substance Expressway. 721-3825. Website: www. Abuse Prevention program for Native montanafoodbanknetwork.org. A statewide American youth. Its health programs deal nonprofit organization working to eliminate with diabetes, AIDS education and awareness hunger in Montana through food acquisition and promote disease prevention. Offers a and distribution, education and advocacy. state-certified chemical dependency program Provides resources to 156 hunger-relief to everyone, not just Native Americans. agencies, including 34 in Missoula and Ravalli  Missoula Parks, Recreation and Urban Forestry counties. The agencies include food banks, Department. McCormick Park. 721-PARK. food pantries, rescue missions, soup kitchens, Website: www.missoulaparks.org. Open 8 runaway youth homes, senior centers, lowa.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Provides allincome day care centers and food assistance season sports activities for adults, teenagers programs on Montana’s Indian reservations. and children. Operates Missoula’s public The Montana Food Bank Network also works swimming pools. Maintains Missoula’s 36 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

with public and private feeding programs statewide collecting statistical information on their client base. The network operates a wetpack cannery at Montana State Prison, where inmates process donated product into canned fruits, vegetables and soups for low-income families. The cannery also processes game meat donated by local hunters or confiscated by the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. With the state’s only full-time antihunger advocate, the network collaborates with regional and national organizations as well as local and statewide groups to work on policy changes that will benefit the most needy and is a member of America’s Second Harvest, the nation’s food bank.  Montana Hope Project. P.O. Box 5927, Helena, 59604. Website: www.montanahope.org. Barbara Lobdell, (406) 538-4673. Nonprofit organization run by volunteers, founded by Association of Montana Highway Patrolmen. Grants a wish to critically ill Montana children ages 2-18. Funded by private donations, memorials and a primary fundraiser, the Ride for Hope, a 500-mile motorcycle ride.  Montana Information Site. www.montanalinks. com. Information on the arts, business, education, events, fun stuff, government and politics, media, sports and travel categories.  Montana ISR Self-Rescue Swimming Lessons with Kaci. Mailing address: P.O. Box 878 Milltown, MT 59851. Website: MontanaInfantSwim.com. Contact Person: Kaci Briggeman, Certified ISR Instructor. Email: k.briggeman@infantswim.com. Give your child the competence, confidence and skills of aquatic survival from the safest provider of self-rescue swimming lessons for children 6 months to 6-years-old. Each lesson is tailored to your child based on a comprehensive assessments and continual monitoring of your child’s health and skill attainment.  Montana Parent Information Resource Center. The PIRC is located at Women’s Opportunity and Resource Development, 2525 Palmer St., Suite 1. 543-3550 or (877) 753-4337. Website: www.montanapirc.com. Provides information, training and support to parents, educators and those who work with families so that children get ready for and succeed in school. Programs offered in Montana include those that support early learning; kindergarten readiness; parents as leaders; partnerships between schools, families and the community; and the federal No Child Left Behind Act.  Montana Rehabilitative and Blind and Low Vision Services. Missoula district office, 2675 Palmer St., Suite A. 329-5400. Assists individuals with disabilities to return to employment.  Mountain Home Montana. 2606 South Ave. W. 541-4663. Website: www.mountainhomemt. org. E-mail: info@mountainhomemt. org. Residential program for mothers ages 14-19 who are pregnant or raising one child. Provides six bedrooms; maximum stay is two

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES years. Participants access community resources, learn independent living skills, develop parenting skills, continue their education and improve employment skills in order to obtain permanent housing and ultimately self-sufficiency.

N  National Alliance for the Mentally Ill. P.O. Box 5413, Missoula, 59807. 251-2754, 543-3055 or 721-1621. Meets 10 a.m.-noon every Thursday, Providence Center, lower level. Provides support and advocacy for family and friends of the mentally ill. Classes offered to family members, consumers and providers.  Norco Medical Services. 2850 Stockyard Road. 549-2321 or (800) 824-0533. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and on call 24 hours a day. Services include full range of respiratory and durable medical equipment, and rental equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers and infant monitors for families who have a history of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.

P  Parenting Helpline. 721-7690 or (800) 346-2223. Call to set up phone appointment, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free telephone service of Parenting Programs of Families First answers questions about children and parenting. Discuss developmental, behavioral or other common child-rearing issues with a staff member.  Parenting and Teen Alcohol/Drug Use. Center for Integrative Care, 336 W. Spruce St. 721-2860. Website: www.cic-montana.com. Parenting teens is challenging enough. Add alcohol and drug use into the mix and the challenges can seem overwhelming. Join with other parents and chemical dependency counselors to explore options and strategies.  Parenting Programs of Families First. 815 E. Front St., Suite 3. 721-7690. Committed to strengthening families by providing child-rearing information, guidance and support to parents of all backgrounds and life circumstances. We strive to offer education within comfortable, encouraging and nonjudgmental environments. Call for more information on classes, workshops, support groups, divorce support, parenting consultations and lending library.  The Parenting Place, 1644 S. Eighth W 728-5437. E-mail: info@ parentingplace.net. Website: www.parentingplace.net. Teresa Nygaard, executive director. The Parenting Place is a communitybased nonprofit agency that works to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families. Our services and programs include parent education and support, respite child care, home visiting services and referrals to community services and resources. By helping families learn and develop nurturing, positive and healthy parent-child relationships, we strengthen our community one family at a time and ultimately, improve the futures and lives of our children.  Parenting Solo for DADS. Steve Zellmer, M.S., LCPC, 529-4668. Center for Integrative Care, 336 W. Spruce St., Missoula, MT 59802. 721-2860. As families change, the roles of fathers evolve. Join with other dads to share ideas, strategies and tips for taking care of yourself and taking care of your kids.  Parents Let’s Unite for Kids. 327-4645 or (877) 219-9986. Provides training and information on special education and disability topics to parents and educators. Maintains a 16,000-volume special needs lending library.  Partners Hospice Bereavement Support Group. Contact Partners Hospice and Palliative Care bereavement coordinator, 327-3624. Practical and emotional support for people who have lost a loved one. Involves education about grief and allows sharing in a safe environment. Offers six eight-week bereavement sessions per year, including one session specifically for grief due to suicide.  Partnership Health Center. 323 W. Alder St. and 401 W. Railroad St. 258-4789. Open weekdays with same-day appointments available for established patients. Missoula’s community health center provides health care for the entire family, including women’s health and well-child care, in addition to dental care, behavioral health care and pharmacy services. Partnership Health Center coordinates with the Montana Cancer Control Program for qualifying individuals to receive free breast, cervical and colon health screenings. Partnership Health

Center also operates the Ryan White Program to assist people and their families living with HIV. Our providers include board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists. Partnership Health Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans. Health care is affordable even if you don’t have insurance; no one is turned away because he or she can’t pay.  Pediatric Rehabilitation. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4050. Individual or multidisciplinary rehabilitation services (physical therapy, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy) for children with developmental delays, orthopedic problems, traumatic brain injuries, congenital defects, swallowing disorders and language disorders.  Planet Kids. Suzin Kratina, 542-3346. YWCA Missoula’s supervised visitation and exchange center. Planet Kids offers a safe meeting place for child visitations and exchanges between custodial and noncustodial parents where domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or child abuse has occurred.  Planned Parenthood of Missoula. 219 E. Main St. 728-5490. See full listing in Health section.  Post-employment Services. Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St. 329-1200. Assistance for eligible adults with minor children to maintain employment.  Poverello Center Inc. 535 Ryman St. 728-1809. Operates the Joseph Residence, 2405 McIntosh Loop, 549-6158. This transitional housing has facilities for families, serving up to 16 families and includes case management and referral services, food pantry, mental and physical health care, parenting classes, training in nutrition and budgeting, weekday afternoon child care and an after-school enrichment program.

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LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES Wednesdays of the month at Grace United Methodist Church, 1756 S. 10th St. W. Call Elaine at 543-5537, Betsy at 251-3597 or Emily at 543-2765. Volunteers make quilts for children in need. Sponsored by Missoula Quilters Guild. Donates quilts to the police department, sheriff’s department, Montana Highway Patrol and rural fire departments. Provides quilts to local hospitals – pediatrics, neonatal, youth homes, Back Packs for Kids, YWCA and the Food Bank. More than 700 quilts were provided last year. People who sew at all levels are welcome, as are donations of cotton fabrics and supplies and partially or fully completed quilts.  Quilt Barn Trail. Nonprofit good will project by Threads of Montana History and Kris Crawford. A map of the free driving tour is available at www.mthistory.us to see a tour of historic barns and quotes of local history in th southwest Missoula area.

R  Refugee Assistance Corp. 715 Kensington Ave. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Provides a variety of support services to refugees.  Relationships in Recovery. Steve Zellmer, M.S., LCPC, and Melody Barnes, LCSW, LAC, 721-2860. Center for Integrative Care, 336 W. Spruce St. It can be challenging to redefine relationships in early recovery. This group provides a facilitated opportunity to explore pitfalls and opportunities in changing relationships.  Rocky Mountain Tours, 243 Eddy Ave. 721-4198. Website: www. rockymttours.com. E-mail rosemarie@rockymountaintours.com. Rose-Marie Bowman, owner. ITMI certified. A Missoula-based bus travel company that provides an opportunity for mini-vacations at very affordable prices.  Ronald McDonald House, Missoula. 3003 Fort Missoula Road. 541-7646. Website: www.rmhmissoula.org. Ronald McDonald House, Missoula, is dedicated to providing a “home away from home” for families of ill or injured children being served in Missoula area medical facilities.

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Providing a calm, serene atmosphere featuring eight bedroom suites with private bathrooms, laundry facilities (one washer/dryer pair for two bedrooms), a kitchen, dining room, living/gathering room, play room, conference room, library and a fenced backyard with playground equipment. Wireless Internet access provided. Located on the campus of Community Medical Center in the Fort Missoula area. No smoking, alcohol or pets. Medical referral required.  RSVP, a program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Provides people 55 and older the opportunity to use their experience and talents to meet the community’s critical needs. RSVP volunteers are involved in hundreds of local agencies.

S  St. Patrick Hospital Diabetes Care and Prevention Center. Providence Medical Plaza, 900 N. Orange St., Suite 303. Health professionals assist with managing diabetes, including certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, a nurse, exercise physiologist and a pharmacist. We offer diabetes self-management and training classes for people with diabetes who are newly diagnosed or need a refresher course to manage the disease. Topics include carbohydrate counting, healthy eating, preventing long-term complications, self monitoring of blood sugar levels, medications, physical activity, managing stress, coping and problem solving. Nutrition counseling and coaching services are also offered for those interested in diabetes prevention and heart disease, weight loss, management of food allergies, gastrointestinal diseases and intolerances, celiac sprue and other conditions. Other services include insulin pump trainings and glucose monitoring sessions. A free diabetes support group meets the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Broadway Building. Services are offered in either a group or individual format. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 329-5781 or go to www.saintpatrick.org.  St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center. Providence Center, fourth floor, 902 N. Orange St. 327-3260. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are 20 acute-care beds to provide comprehensive treatment for those patients who have suffered catastrophic or disabling injuries and illness. The program serves patients who have endured stroke, neurological conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, hip and knee replacements, deconditioning or debility as well as chronic illnesses such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis. Patients are treated by a team including a psychiatrist (a physician specializing in physical rehabilitation medicine), physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists, rehabilitation nursing staff and social workers. Individualized programs are designed to maximize the patient’s independence. Throughout the process we keep an open line of communication with family members, caregivers, physicians and employers as well as insurance companies. We treat each patient as a whole person, striving to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. The goal of St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center is to help the patient get back home to family, community and work and live life to their best ability.  St. Patrick House, 501 W. Alder St. 541-2828. Website: www. stpatsfoundation.org. To provide compassionate shelter to patients and their families in times of crisis. Staff and volunteers at this hospitality house give out-of-town guests stability, encouragement and support during times of uncertainty. The beautiful, 15-bedroom house is truly “a place like home,” conveniently located one block north of St. Patrick Hospital and rooms are an affordable $25 a night. No smoking, alcohol or pets. Medical referral required.  Safe Kids Missoula Coalition. Headquarters at Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Kara McCarthy, 728-4100. Missoula’s Safe Kids Coalition is made up of several volunteer organizations who contribute to the education of safety for kids. Helmet safety, car seat safety and other initiatives are addressed by the coalition.  Salvation Army Social Services. 339 W. Broadway. 549-0710. Open 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Social Services provides short-term emergency assistance for low-income and homeless people and other services including advocacy, counseling, referral and friendly visiting.

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES  YWCA Secret Seconds. Stores at 1136 W. Broadway and 920 Kensington Ave. Website: www.ywcaofmissoula.org. Broadway and Kensington locations open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Sells high-quality used clothing, gently used furniture and books. Proceeds support YWCA programs.  Senior Companions, a program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Offers elders and adults with disabilities special friendships, making their lives less lonely and assisting them in living independently. Senior companions are income-eligible seniors who receive a tax-free stipend in exchange for 20 hours of volunteer service a week.  Senior Help Line and Resource Center, a program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Maintains up-to-date listings of housing options and other information about a variety of topics relating to seniors. Resource specialists prepare free packets of information about such issues as long-term care, estate planning, Medicare and Medicaid.  Senior Diner Club, a program of Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Offers Missoula County residents age 60 or older a special meal coupon redeemable at various local restaurants. Suggested coupon contribution based on the participant’s income.  SoccerTots Missoula. 139 Saranac Drive. Joseph Larson, (406) 207-1963. E-mail: missoula@soccertots.net. Website: www.soccertots.net/ missoula. SoccerTots is a child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and create self-confidence. We stress a noncompetitive environment and promote fun above all else while learning basic soccer skills.  StoryKeepers. Website: www.montanastorykeepers.com. Judy Wright, 549-9813; Susie Risho, P.O. Box 282, Missoula, 59806, 549-0752; or Michele Wheeler at 327-7400. Nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving oral and written histories of and for Missoula County residents. Uses multigenerational programs, educational events, community endeavors and workshops; encourages art of storytelling to schools, hospitals, senior homes, youth groups and other community groups; and has volunteers trained to capture life stories from people of all ages. Available upon request are workshop leaders for soliciting life stories, storytellers for education and entertainment, and personal historians. Sponsors annual Story Festival in Missoula.  Summer Food Service Program. Human Resource Council, 728-3710. Provides free lunch weekdays for all school-age children at several local schools from mid-June through mid-August.  Sylvan Learning Center. 313 S.W. Higgins Ave. 543-2522. Provides individualized programs for every child in every grade. We provide personalized programs to meet a wide variety of needs: improvement in reading, writing and math; study skills application in all subjects and preparation for the SAT and ACT. Personalized programs are created based on the results of comprehension Sylvan Skills Assessments. This customized approach enables students to master new challenges with confidence. In addition, provides mini-workshops for students in math, writing and speed reading.

T  Teen Challenge Montana Outreach Women’s Residential Center. 3815 S. Seventh St. W. 543-1912.  Teen Challenge Thrift Store. 1035 Mount Ave. 728-1171.  Teen Recovery Center. 1467 Hayes Drive, 721-5379. Part of Western Montana Mental Health Center. Michael Phyfield, director. Twentyfour-hour inpatient drug and alcohol treatment for ages 13-19.

and health. For more information and a listing of locally approved partner agencies and their funded programs, visit the website.

V  Valor House. 2820 Great Northern Loop. 829-3928. Operated by the Poverello Center Inc. Offers transitional housing for homeless veterans. Services include intensive case management and resource referrals.

W  Watson Children’s Shelter. 4978 Buckhouse Lane. 549-0058. Website: www.watsonchildrensshelter.org. Fran Albrecht, executive director, or Deborah Baylor, program supervisor. Provides 24-hour emergency shelter in two beautiful homes to children infant-age 14 who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment or family crisis. The shelter welcomes children from Missoula and the entire western Montana region. While at the shelter, children receive support and access to medical, dental, therapy, as well as cultural, educational and recreational opportunities. Contributions are welcome to help continue this vital service to children.  Western Montana Rite Care Language and Literacy Clinic. University of Montana, 634 Eddy Ave. 243-5261. See full listing in Health section.  Western Montana Volunteer Center. 728-7682. Website: www.volunteer. umt.edu. Free interactive website that connects volunteers of all ages with agencies which meet the communities’ needs. By using the website, local agencies can post their volunteer opportunities. A potential volunteer can peruse the variety of openings available and indicate their interest. Agencies can then contact potential volunteers directly. The WMVC is a collaboration between Missoula Aging Services and the University of Montana.  Who’s Next Door $1,000 Reward Program. Website: www.whosnextdoor. org. Offers $1,000 reward for turning in unknown sexual offenders

Your source for solutions We promote the independence, dignity and health of older adults and those who care for them. For a complete list of our programs and services, please see the “Seniors” section of this guide, visit our website, or call (406) 728-7682.

U  United Way of Missoula County, 534 N. Higgins Ave. 549-6104. Website: www.missoulaunitedway.org. E-mail: info@missoulaunitedway.org. United Way supports local programs that are creating long-lasting changes in people’s lives, especially in the areas of education, income

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LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES upon their conviction. Past or present offenders. Speak up now to save others in the future. Can remain anonymous.  WIC (Women, Infant and Children). 301 W. Alder St. 258-4740 or (800) 823-4740. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday. Evening appointments available. A nutrition and food supplementation program for pregnant, nursing or postpartum women, infants and children age 5 and younger who meet nutritional and income guidelines.  Women’s Opportunity and Resource Development Inc. 2525 Palmer St., Suite 1. 543-3550. E-mail: info@wordinc.org. Website: www.wordinc. org. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. WORD and its programs help move women and families from a place of need (and often crisis) to a place of independence, self-reliance, participation and choice. WORD is a feminist organization committed to creating opportunities, programs and policies that inspire and support women’s development, leadership and choice for the benefit of the entire community. We have five programs: Family BASICS, Family Resource Centers, Futures, Mentors in Violence Prevention and we are the home of the Montana Parent Information Resource Center. WORD also offers young parents the opportunity to be involved with the Peer Education Panel, which strives to share information to high school students about the realities of being a parent.

Y  YMCA. 3000 S. Russell St. 721-YMCA (9622). Open 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. During the summer, the facility closes at 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Offers recreational activities that strengthen families and build a better community through a healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Activities include, but are not limited to aerobics, gymnastics, swimming lessons, family nights, teen development room, soccer, climbing wall, adaptive programs, baby-sitting course, summer day camp program, after-

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school clubs and child care programs. Financial assistance available for programs and memberships.  YWCA Missoula. 1130 W. Broadway. 543-6691; 24-Hour Crisis Line 542-1944 or (800) 483-7858. Website: www.ywcaofmissoula.org. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. YWCA Missoula works to eliminate racism and empower women. We offer a 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, support groups, safe visitation and child exchange services, transitional housing for homeless women and their children and the GUTS! girls leadership program. Peer counseling available noon-4 p.m. MondayFriday.  YWCA Missoula Pathways Program. Twenty-four-hour crisis line at 542-1944 or (800) 483-7858. Walk-in hours noon-4 p.m. MondayFriday, 1130 W. Broadway. Bridget Hanna, 543-6691. Provides crisis services and information to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Confidential domestic violence shelter and support groups are also available.  YWCA Missoula Ada’s Place Apartments. Website: www.ywcaofmissoula. org. This 18-month independent living program promotes growth and self-sufficiency among homeless single women with or without children. The program offers housing on a sliding fee scale, case management services, counseling and life skills classes. To apply, contact Patty Murphy at 543-6691 or visit website.  Youth Homes Inc. Geoffrey Birnbaum, 550 N. California St. 721-2704. Open 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Administers eight youth homes for children in crisis and a therapeutic foster and adoption care program. Also operates Partnership for Children, which manages two therapeutic group homes and a foster care adoption program targeted toward children ages 4-12 with attachment-related issues.

Health Missoula has a variety of health professionals and programs to treat our ills and keep us well.

Hospitals  Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 728-4100 or 1-888-487-8635. Website: www.communitymed.org. Community is a 151-bed facility with more than 300 physicians on its medical staff. It includes an acute medical surgical floor, pediatric and adult intensive care, surgical services, newborn services, a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatrics, women’s services, Rehabilitation Institute of Montana, orthopedics, physical therapy, speech/language pathology, cardiology, CareFlight air transport, Level 3 trauma center, diabetes and nutrition programs, pediatrics and adult hospitalist programs, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, sleep medicine, respiratory services, Montana Breast Health Center, cancer specialists at Community Medical Center, transport/referral center and Community Physician Group, which employs more than 40 physicians with a variety of specialties.  St. Patrick Hospital. 500 W. Broadway. 543-7271. Web site is www. saintpatrick.org; also find St. Patrick Hospital on Facebook. St. Pat’s is a 253-bed hospital that includes general surgery, cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, women’s care, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, cancer radiation and chemotherapy. Offers the only local comprehensive cancer program with integrated imaging, chemotherapy, radiation and support services all in one place. St. Pat’s also has many primary clinics listed in this publication that are accepting new patients. St. Pat’s has a da Vinci robot for surgeries with significantly less pain, blood loss and scarring and a much faster recovery time than with traditional surgical methods. Its imaging services include PET/CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, CT, Ultrasound and X-ray. St. Pat’s is affiliated with the University of Montana in cancer, heart disease and neuroscience research projects. Its Life Flight program offers rotor-wing, fixed-wing and ground transport for adult and pediatric medical and trauma patients. St. Pat’s is the only Level 2 trauma hospital in the region, complemented by a newly redesigned emergency department. The hospital’s

LIVING IN MISSOULA FAMILIES inpatient rehabilitation program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It provides inpatient psychiatric treatment and outpatient and partial hospitalization in adolescent addiction treatment services. The hospital also has a Nationally Accredited Sleep Center.

General health clinics  Acupuncture Clinic of Missoula. Health Options Clinic, 3031 S. Russell St. 728-1600. Website: www.acupunctureclinicofmissoula.com.  Blue Mountain Clinic Family Practice. 610 N. California St. 721-1646 or (800) 727-2546. Website: www.bluemountainclinic.org. A private, nonprofit clinic. Open weekdays; same-day appointments available for urgent and acute care. The clinic offers full family practice health care in an integrated setting. Family practice services include women’s health care, osteopathic manipulation, acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, mental health services, pediatric and adolescent services. Blue Mountain’s family practice provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of illness, in-house lab services (lipid panels and other basic screening tests), reproductive health care, pregnancy testing and options counseling, abortion services, family planning, HIV/ STI counseling and testing, adolescent risk-prevention services, and medical management of depression and anxiety. Clinic also provides mental health counseling services for school-age children, adults and families. Providers include board-certified family-practice physician, acupuncturist, family nurse practitioner, physician assistants and a licensed counselor.  Cost Care Walk-in Clinic. Website: www.costcare.com. Eastgate Plaza, 1001 E. Broadway, Suite 10, Missoula. 721-5513. Open 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. CostCare on Russell, 3031 Russell St. 728-5841. Open 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday. CostCare North Reserve Street Neighborhood, 2819 Great Northern Loop. 541-3046. Open 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. In Stevensville, located inside Valley Drug, 301 Main St. 777-0033. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Community Physician Group-North Reserve. 2230 N. Reserve St., Suite 402. 721-0533. Walk-in clinic open seven days a week; no appointment necessary. Physical therapy available on location.  Prana Family Practice, 825 W. Kent, located in The Red Willow Center; phone 240-0604; www.pranafamilypractice.org. Complete family practice services, women’s health care, pediatric care - Ayurvedic wellness counseling personalized healthcare for your needs. Accepting insurance.  Providence Medical Group Florence Family Medicine. 5549 Old Highway 93, 273-4923. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Same-day appointments available every day. Comprehensive family practice, including lab, X-ray and psychology.  Providence Medical Group Frenchtown Family Medicine. 16862 Beckwith Road, Frenchtown. 626-5769. Open 8:30 a.m. -5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Family health clinic including lab services.  Providence Medical Group Grant Creek Family Medicine. 3075 N. Reserve St., Suite Q. 327-1850. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. five days a week. Comprehensive family practice for all ages includes onsite laboratory.  Providence Medical Group Lifespan Family Medicine. 715 Main St., Stevensville. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 777-5522. Comprehensive family practice including lab and X-ray.  Lolo Family Practice. 11350 U.S. Highway 93 S. 273-0045. Website: www.westernmontanaclinic.com. Open for walk-ins 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday-Friday. Regular clinic hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Family health care.  Providence Medical Group Montana Internal Medicine. 2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200. 543-1197. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday. Comprehensive internal medicine clinic for adults.  Providence Medical Group Broadway Internal Medicine. 500 W. Broadway. 327-1900. Open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Comprehensive internal medicine clinic for adult patients specializing in preventive care and chronic disease management, on-site lab and X-ray services.

 Providence Medical Group Seeley-Swan Medical Center. 3050 Montana Highway 83, Seeley Lake. 677-2277. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Comprehensive family practice including lab and X-ray.  Health Solutions. 1001 S.W. Higgins Ave., Suite 103. 543-5444 or (866) 543-5444. Website: www.montanahealthsolutions.com. A clinic specializing in pelvic floor health and associated problems. This includes evaluation and treatment for urinary and rectal incontinence, overactive bladder, chronic constipation and pelvic/rectal pain. The clinic also offers medical evaluation for a variety of sexual problems including low libido and erectile problems; menopausal management and hormone therapies, both natural and traditional; help for children with bed-wetting and stooling problems.  New Directions Wellness Center. Located on the University of Montana campus in the Physical Therapy Department, Skaggs Building 025. 243-4016. Website: http://www.health.umt.edu/schools/pt/clinics/ newdirections.php. A fitness and wellness program for those with physical limitations and chronic illness including but not limited to multiple sclerosis, diabetes, stroke, chronic pain, spinal cord injury and arthritis. Physical therapy services are available for treatment of musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. The center is experienced in treating people with disabilities and chronic illnesses. Also available is an unweighting system for assistance in standing and walking. A supervised exercise facility with state-of-the-art equipment is staffed by a clinical exercise specialist.  Partnership Health Center. Two locations at 323 W. Alder St. and 401 W. Railroad St. (406) 258-4789. Missoula’s community health center provides health care for the entire family, including women’s health and well-child care, in addition to dental care, behavioral health care and pharmacy services. Partnership Health Center coordinates with the Montana Cancer Control Program for qualifying individuals to receive free breast, cervical and colon health screenings. Partnership Health Center also operates the Ryan White Program to assist people and their families living with HIV. Open weekdays; same-day appointments available for established patients. Providers include board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists. Partnership accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans. Health care is affordable even if you don’t have insurance; no one is turned away because he or she can’t pay.  Planned Parenthood of Montana. 219 E. Main St. 728-5490. Website: www.plannedparenthood.org. Planned Parenthood welcomes everyone regardless of income, marital status, age, national origin, residence or sexual orientation. Fees are based on income and household size; Medicaid is accepted. Services include female annual exams, including pelvic, breast exams and Pap tests; male exams; birthcontrol information and supplies; emergency contraception; pregnancy testing; pregnancy options education and information; referrals for prenatal care and adoption; outpatient medication; abortions; testing for and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; HIV testing and referral; midlife/menopausal care; tests for diabetes and anemia; rubella screening; premarital blood work. Planned Parenthood also offers age-appropriate sexuality education programs.  Western Montana Clinic. Main facility, 500 W. Broadway. 721-5600 or (800) 525-5688. Website: www.westernmontanaclinic.com. Multispecialty clinic open 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Clinic specialties include allergy/immunology; audiology; Broadway Diagnostic Center; dermatology; endocrinology; family medicine; sports medicine; gastroenterology; laboratory; minor emergency care; nutrition/dietitian; obstetrics and gynecology; orthopeadic surgery; pediatrics; physical therapy; pulmonology; rheumatology; sleep medicine/sleep disorders; and speech and language pathology.  Women’s Care Center. 500 W. Broadway. 327-3057. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Comprehensive primary care for women providing a holistic approach to health. Manages acute and chronic conditions. Offers Morning of Wellness Program and the Celebrating Women Education Series to help support women in their efforts to be healthy. Massage therapist available onsite. UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 41

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Clinic locations  Western Montana Clinic at Physician Center No. 3, Community Medical Center campus, 2835 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula. 721-5600. Website: www.westernmontanaclinic.com.  Now Care Downtown (Urgent Care), 500 W. Broadway, sixth floor. 3297500. Open 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Website: www. westernmontanaclinic.com.  Lolo Family Practice, 11350 U.S. Highway 93 S. 273-0045. Website: www.westernmontanaclinic.com. Open for walk-ins 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Monday-Friday. Regular hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Family health care.  Now Care Southgate Mall (Urgent Care), 2901 Brooks St. 721-0918. Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sunday. Website: www.westernmontanaclinic.com.  Community Physician Group-North Reserve. 2230 N. Reserve St., Suite 402. 721-0533. Walk-in clinic open daily.  Community Physician Group-North Reserve Primary Care, 2230 N. Reserve St., 327-3850. Open Monday through Friday.  Community Physician Group-South Reserve, 1211 S. Reserve St., Suite 101, 406-327-4253. Open Monday through Friday.  YWCA Missoula Pathways Program. Provides crisis services and information to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Call the 24hour crisis line at 542-1944 or (800) 483-7858 or walk in noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1130 W. Broadway. Confidential domestic violence shelter and support groups are also available. For more information, contact Bridget Hanna at 543-6691.  Women’s Choice of Missoula. 2831 Fort Missoula Road, Suite 203. 3273875. Offering a wide variety of obstetric and gynecologic services. Beverly Braak is a board-certified OB-GYN with more than 20 years of experience.

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Specialized programs, clinics  Advanced Imaging at Community Medical Center. 2803 South Ave. W. 327-3950. Offers diagnostic medical imaging with 16-slice CTscanner, MRI with Excite technology and full-field digital screening mammography. Extended hours.  AIDS and HIV confidential counseling, testing. Missoula CityCounty Health Department, 301 W. Alder St. Statewide hot line/ resource information (800) 233-6668. Website: www.co.missoula. mt.us/health. Appointments for counseling, HIV testing and early intervention programs; HIV support group. For appointments, call 258-4550. Missoula AIDS Council also offers counseling, HIV testing, support group, along with information, speakers and direct-care services. 258-4770.  American Cancer Society. 3550 Mullan Road, Suite 103, Missoula, 59808. 728-1004, Ext. 204. Website: www.cancer.org. Judy Pfaff, quality of life manager. Nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.  American Cancer Society, Cancer Resource Center at Montana Cancer Specialists, Community Medical Center. 3550 Mullan Road, Suite 103, Missoula, MT 59808. 728-1004, Ext. 205. Website: www.cancer.org. The American Cancer Society seeks volunteers from the Missoula area interested in serving at the Cancer Resource Center. Volunteer qualifications include empathy, reliability, good listening skills, commitment and the desire to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, survivors and caregivers navigating the cancer journey.  American Heart Association. 700 South Ave. W. Missoula, 59801. 829-3377. Invests in research, education and community services. Youth programs in schools include HeartPower, Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart. Workplace programs include Heart at Work employee-wellness programs, Healthy Woman, Healthy Heart and the Heart Matters newsletter. Certified HeartSaver trainers conduct CPR, first aid and automated external defibrillator training programs. Provides professional education and support services. The Missoula Leadership Council, a planning and program committee, meets bimonthly.  American Red Cross. Lewis and Clark Region blood services center, 401 W. Railroad St. Website: www.montanaredcross.org. Collects blood and platelet donations and distributes blood products throughout western Montana. Call for donation schedules; appointments suggested. Special times may be added to accommodate groups. Apheresis (platelet donation), autologous (donating one’s own blood for planned surgery) and whole-blood donations may be scheduled by calling 5436695 or outside Missoula 1-800-695-7258. Groups may arrange for mobile whole-blood drawings to be set up at their sites. Information presentations available.  Aquatic Exercise for a Healthy Lifestyle. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4257. This water aerobics class is offered to provide a more convenient approach to weight loss. Call for fee and schedule.  Aquatic Movement Therapy for arthritis. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. A therapeutic pool offers the ideal environment for patients with arthritis to maximize their exercise program. The warm water environment provides comfort, support and freedom of movement. Call 327-4634 for more information.  Bariatric Educational Seminars. St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway. 329-5866. The educational seminars are for those who are thinking of having bariatric surgery. They are on the first Thursday and third Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All meetings held on the first floor of the Broadway Building Conference Center.  Bariatric Surgery. St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway. 329-5866. Obesity is a disease that affects 34 percent of adults age 20 and over in the United States, which amounts to more than 72 million people.

LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH Obesity is a challenging medical condition. Just like Diabetes or high blood pressure it needs a treatment plan that is based on sound scientific evidence. Excess weight can cause serious health conditions such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, incontinence, infertility and some cancers. Exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight. But if you’ve tried other methods, lost some weight and then gained it all back plus more then weight loss surgery might be an option.  Bariatric Support Group. St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway. 329-5866. The Bariatric Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for those who have experienced bariatric surgery. All meetings held on the first floor of the Broadway Building Conference Center.  Be Your Best. Missoula City-County Health Department, 301 W. Alder St. Heather Lucas, public health nutritionist. 258-4935. E-mail: hlucas@co.missoula.mt.us. Be Your Best is a nutrition, exercise, and weight loss program for those at risk of diabetes and heart disease. Group and individual support are provided by a registered dietitian and group exercise specialist.  Becoming a Breast-feeding Friendly Business. 258-3827 or 258-3829. Website: www.co.missoula. mt.us/healthservices/EatSmart/

MissoulaBreastfeedingFriendlyBusiness. htm. Sponsored by the Missoula Breastfeeding Coalition and the Missoula CityCounty Health Department. Easy to join this community support initiative.  Becoming a Breast-feeding Friendly Employer. 258-3827. Website: www.co.missoula. mt.us/healthservices/EatSmart/pdfs/ montanaBreastfeedingFriendlyEmployer Packet.pdf. Sponsored by the Missoula City-County Health Department, Nutrition Services. Easy steps to comply with new National Break Time for Nursing Mothers under FLSA requirements. Find out how worksite health care costs can be reduced through employer support of breast-feeding mothers.  Better Choices Better Health: A Stanford Self-Management Workshop. St. Patrick Hospital, Chronic Disease Prevention & Management. 601 W. Spruce St., Suite C. 329-5746. Website: www.saintpatrick. org. Tara Callaghan, program coordinator. E-mail: tcallaghan@saintpatrick.org. A self-management workshop for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, arthritis, asthma, chronic pain or other longterm conditions. Find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and stress. Discover better nutrition and exercise choices. Learn better ways to talk to your doctor and family. Get the support you need.

 Big Sky Mind offers meditation classes and retreats at 102 Mcleod. All are welcome for a weekly introductory class in Buddhism and meditation on Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Taught by Tibetan Buddhist Lama David Curtis, the class is fun and informational, and no prior experience is necessary. For more information, call Big Sky Minds’ parent non-profit, The Tibtan Language Insitute, 961-5131.  BioLife Plasma Services, 3050 Great Northern Ave. 721-2584. Website: www.biolifeplasma. com/html/center_location/Centers/ montana_missoula.html. BioLife Plasma Services collects plasma from healthy donors and then manufactures medications from that plasma. Donors may receive up to $240 per week donating plasma.  Breast Cancer Survivors Water Fitness. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4634. This program is designed specifically for women who have felt the impact of cancer in their lives. A small, supportive environment uses warm-water therapy for stretching and aerovic exercise to improve a sense of well-being.  Breast-feeding Resource Guide. Missoula City-County Health Department, 301 W. Alder St. 258-3827. Website: www.co.missoula. mt.us/healthservices/EatSmart/breastfeed. htm. Free brochure listing all Missoula-area resources supporting breast-feeding.

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LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH a variety of professionals: board-certified  Broadway Imaging. St. Patrick Hospital, 500 physicians, oncology-certified registered W. Broadway, 327-1710 or (866) 774-9729. nurses, a board-certified physicist, boardServices include Cardiac CT; two highcertified dosimetrists, board-certified speed, multi-slice CT scanners, including radiation therapists, nurse specialists, a 64-slice scanner for greater detail, faster dietitians, physical therapists, social workers, imaging, and low-dose technology; PET/ chaplains and administrative support staff. CT, nuclear medicine (general and cardiac); In addition, the Montana Cancer Institute ultrasound (general, vascular, breast and Foundation, a collaborative effort between obstetrics); digital screening and diagnostic St. Patrick Hospital and the University of mammography including stereotactic Montana, offers patients a wide variety of biopsy; two 1.5 Tesla MRI, with the newest clinical research options for nearly every being extra wide to accommodate larger type of cancer. MCIF is also involved in patients. Accredited through the American genetics research related how patients may College of Radiology in Ultrasound, Nuclear respond to medications based on their genetic Medicine, MRI, CT and Mammography. For influences. appointments, call 329-5757.  Carole A. Graham Home. 549-8309. A long The Breast Health Program at St. Patrick term transitional addiction treatment center Hospital. 327-3057. The Breast Health for women with their children. The program Program at St. Pat’s offers mammography provides specialized individual group, and screening, diagnosis and treatment of breast parent-child services addressing addiction, cancer as well as lactation consultations and underlying mental health issues, life skills is the only breast health center in western training and parenting. The families live at Montana to be awarded three-year full the home between six and 12 months with the accreditation by the National Accreditation goal of achieving independent housing and Program from Breast Centers. self-sufficiency.  Camp Mak-A-Dream. Near Gold Creek east of  Center for Integrative Care. 336 W. Spruce St. Missoula; P.O. Box 1450, Missoula, 59806. 239-6546. Nancy Seldin, Ed.D., LPC; Steve 549-5987. Website: www.campdream.org. Zellmer, M.S., LCPC. Specialty areas include Offers cost-free camp experience for children trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and young adults with cancer. Adult and family dynamics, grief and loss, stress sibling programs also offered. reduction, and depression. Psychotherapy  Care Net PSC pf Missoula. 1515 Fairview Ave., and counseling services are available for Suite 250. 549-0406. Website: www.carenet. children, teens, adults, couples and families. org. Email Stacia@lifenetmissoula.org. Training workshops can be arranged for Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. professional groups of any size. Insurance, Offers practical help for women facing Medicaid, CHIP welcome. an unplanned pregnancy. Free pregnancy  Childbirth Preparation. Community Medical tests and counseling, information on all Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4009. options, support groups and complimentary Classes cover what is needed to enjoy a ultrasounds. No appointments necessary; no healthy pregnancy and less-stressful delivery, charge for services for thos in need. taught in a fun, relaxed way by registered  Chronic Pain Swim Classes, “Go With The nurses from Community’s obstetrics Flow.” Community Medical Center, 2827 department. In addition to a tour of the Fort Missoula Road. 327-4634. Work toward hospital’s facilities, the program includes improved functional mobility and reduced information on preparation for and the pain with this low-impact, warm-water stages of labor and delivery; breathing and therapy program. relaxation exercises; pain-relief options;  Community Physician Group-South Reserve. medical interventions; and feeding and 1211 South Reserve St., Suite 101. 549-0978. welcoming baby. Classes are offered once a Open Monday-Friday; call for extended week for four weeks or over a weekend. hours; no appointment necessary for walk-in  Child Development Center. Fort Missoula. clinic. 549-6413. Website: www.childdevcenter.  Montana Cancer Center, Departments of org. Helping children and youth with Radiation & Medical Oncology. St. Patrick developmental delays reach their potential. Hospital, 500 W. Broadway. Radiation The Child Development Center provides oncology: 329-5655. Medical oncology: services to families whose children, infant 728-2539.The Montana Cancer Center is through 21, have a developmental disability, a collaboration between Montana Cancer or who are considered to be “at risk” Specialists, Radiation Oncology Professionals for developmental delay. Center-based and St. Patrick Hospital. This collaboration services include evaluations, diagnosis and helps medical personnel to manage the recommendations, autism spectrum disorder cancer patient’s complex medical care and evaluations and recommendations, neonatal to support the patients and their families intensive care unit screening clinics, and early during cancer treatment. The mission of the childhood screenings. Home-based services MCC is to support persistent improvement include family education and support, in cancer care, through a patient-oriented, early intervention for infants and toddlers, physician-led, information-rich system. intensive family education and support, The center provides patients with access to 44 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

follow-along, and respite services.  COPD Support Group. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 3274269. For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other chronic respiratory problems. Call for meeting dates, time and location.  Community Medical Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 1211 S. Reserve St. Suite 202. 327-4325. Learn to control diabetes, reduce the risk of complications and improve overall health. Individual counseling for nutrition, special diets and weight management are also provided. Physician referral is required.  Courage to Change. 1119 W. Kent Ave., Suite J. 728-5224. Diane McLaverty, M.A., LCPC, LAC; Laura Thomas, MSW, LCSW, LAC. More than 35 years of combined experience. Services include counseling, consulting and coaching for family, couples, individuals, group therapy, adult and adolescent. Substance abuse, relationships/ communication, gambling evaluations, adult children of alcholics, anger management, family systems, depression, anxiety, stress reduction, loss and grief, divorce, adoption and equine assisted psychotherapy.  Rehabilitation Institute of Montana. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4634. Rehabilitation physicians, therapists and nursing staff provide a variety of medical rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day treatment, or clinic basis for all ages, infants to senior citizens. Services include pool therapy, physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, digitalstimulation dysphasia therapy, nutrition, social services, recreation therapy, case management for the physically disabled and vocational services. Special programs help people with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, arthritis, major multiple trauma and other disabling conditions.  Counseling and Psychological Services, Curry Health Center, University of Montana. 243-2122. Counseling services and “Self Over Substances” program, Student Assault Recovery Services. For UM students.  Diabetes Care Services. St Patrick Hospital Diabetes Care and Prevention Center. Providence Medical Plaza, 900 North Orange Street, Suite 303. Health professionals assist with managing diabetes, including certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, a nurse, exercise physiologist and a pharmacist. We offer diabetes selfmanagement and training classes for people with diabetes who are newly diagnosed or need a refresher course to manage the disease. Topics include carbohydrate counting, healthy eating, preventing long-term complications, self monitoring of blood sugar levels, medications, physical activity, managing stress, coping and problem solving. Nutrition counseling and coaching services are also offered for those interested in diabetes prevention and heart disease, weight loss, management of food allergies,

LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH gastrointestinal diseases and intolerances, celiac sprue and other conditions. Other services include insulin pump trainings and glucose monitoring sessions. A free diabetes support group meets the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. in the Broadway Building. Services are offered in either a group or individual format. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 329-5781 or go to www.saintpatrick.org.  Dr. Nancy Dunne, 2204 Dixon Ave. 5422147. Website: www.drnandunne.com. Primary care natural medicine with special expertise in nutritional therapy for metabolic syndromes including obesity, type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, menstrual disorders, fertility and menopause.  Faux Pink Health Inc. www.fauxpink.org. The mission is to bring awareness and healing to all women about breast care and cancer through creating canvas art. Faux Pink offers breast art gatherings where women can enjoy a comfortable and relaxed environment as they express and celebrate their beauty. As women share and learn about breast health, they get to create a personal breast reflection on canvas. The canvasses are beautifully “fauxed” prior to the gathering and then enhanced afterward by a professional artist. Canvasses can be donated to one of our auction fund raisers or kept as mementos and reminders of their breast health, beauty and newfound knowledge. Everyone, no matter their size, shape or even lack of breasts is welcome, and artistic ability is not necessary. Women have the opportunity to share their stories and support each other. Information on cervical health will also be provided. This is an opportunity express one’s desire to prevent and fight cancer. There will be an opportunity to schedule a mammogram. Reduced financial options are available. Sliding scale suggested contribution; all are welcome regardless of ability to contribute.  First Lab at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula. 327-4077. Located in Building 2 on the main floor. First Lab lets you choose from a menu of available options without a physician’s order. No appointment necessary; results are mailed to you. Extended hours of service. Payment is required at time of test.  First Splash, for parents and their infants or toddlers. Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4634. Kids experience the joy of playing in water, while moms or dads connect and bond with their young ones. (Participants must have written clearance from their pediatrician.)  Fit to Fight, Alpine Physical Therapy at The Peak Health and Wellness Center, 5000 Blue Mountain Road, Missoula, MT 59804. 2512323; fittofightmt.org. Contact Sarah Rott, sarahf.rott@gmail.com. An awful irony, cancer treatment is often more brutal than the disease. The FIT TO FIGHT nonprofit program helps cancer patients and survivors return to a quality of life where individuals

can re-establish trust in their bodies and  Hospice of Missoula, 800 Kensington return to daily life as a productive member Ave., No. 204. 543-4408. Fax: 543-4118. of their community through a free 8 week Website: www.hospiceofmissoula.com. program of fitness and health. E-mail: hospiceofmissoula@bresnan.net. A charitable hospice providing physical,  Five Valleys Memorial Society. 728-2648. emotional and spiritual care at end of Nonprofit funeral information, consumer life. Patients are cared for by a team of advocacy organization dedicated to physicians, nurses, home aides, chaplain, protecting the public’s right to choose music thanatologist and social workers. meaningful, dignified and affordable funeral Hospice care serves the entire family, not just arrangements. the patient, and continues after death with  Foot Care Services. 327-1733. Pamper your bereavement support. tired, aching, sore feet. Let specially trained  Immunizations for families. Missoula Citynurses soak your feet, trim and file your County Health Department, 301 W. Alder nails, and finish with a lotion massage. St. 258-4745. Website: www.co.missoula. Appointments last about 30 minutes. mt.us/health. Infant, child and adult First visit fee is $26; subsequent visits are immunizations, including for overseas travel. $20. People with diabetes are welcome. Call for hours. Preregistration is required. Foot Care Services are provided at St. Patrick Hospital on the  Providence Medical Group Infectious Disease. first and third Monday of every month. 500 W. Broadway. 327-1732. Open 8:30 a.m.4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Referral-based clinic  Garden City Professional Offices, 125 Bank for the diagnosis and treatment of infectious St. Suite 310. 549-7325. E-mail: gcdiseases. po@hotmail.com. Philip H. Bornstein, Ph.D. GCPO is comprised of individual  Infectious Disease Reporting. Missoula Citypsychiatrists and psychologists who are County Health Department, 301 W. Alder St., skilled in offering a wide variety of mental 258-3896. health services. Individual specialties  International Heart Institute of Montana. 500 include child/adolescent, adult, couples W. Broadway. 329-5615 or (877) 444-5615. and family-based therapies. Psychological Involves physicians and scientists from evaluation, risk assessment, child custody St. Patrick Hospital and the University of evaluations and extensive psychological and Montana. The International Heart Institute psychiatric therapists are available within of Montana brings together an internationally the professional group. A variety of private recognized team of cardiologists, heart health insurance plans are accepted, and fee surgeons and researchers to perform the arrangements can be made on an individual most advanced cardiac procedures and to basis. search for new and improved ways to treat  Go with the Flow. Community Medical Center, heart disease. The institute is making a 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4257. Gentle difference in people’s lives by developing aquatic therapy class in Community new cardiovascular treatments and working Rehabilitation Center’s warm-water pool toward the prevention of cardiovascular specifically designed to relieve chronic pain, disease. The International Heart Institute in conjunction with CMC’s Montana Pain understands that families and loved ones Institute. Call for fee and class schedule. have unique needs and concerns and are an important part of the healing process.  Heads Up Program. Developed by Community Rehabilitation Center. 2827 Fort Missoula  Incontinence Program. Community Road. 728-4100, Ext. 7623. A head and Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. spinal-cord injury prevention program 327-4050. For people with urge or stress offering presentations to school classes, clubs incontinence. Physical therapy treatment and community organizations. is an individualized program that may include pelvic muscle exercises, biofeedback,  Eat Smart Missoula. Missoula City-County lifestyle changes and physiological quieting Health Department, 301 W. Alder St. 258techniques. A physician referral is required. 3827. Website: www.co.missoula.mt.us/ healthservices/EatSmart/index.htm. Free  International Travel Clinic. Missoula Citye-mail nutrition newsletter; free supermarket County Health Department. 301 W. Alder St. tours for groups of 10 or more (can do large 258-4745. Website: www.co.missoula.mt.us/ groups, schools, classrooms through a health. Offers counseling, immunizations and virtual tour); varied nutrition classes and health advice for adults and children planning presentations. to travel outside of the United States. Travel consultations available by appointment only.  Hospice and Palliative Care Services. 2687 Fees payable at the time of service. Palmer St., Suite B. 728-8848. A specialized health care service providing comfort and  Jadyn Jadyn Fred Foundation. P.O. Box 235, support, both physical and emotional, for Missoula, 59806. 370-2159. Fax: 251-7017. terminally ill people and their families. The Website: www.jadynfred.org. E-mail: goal is to make the dying person’s life as jlynnfred@msn.com. Nonprofit organization comfortable and meaningful as possible in to provide supplemental financial support to their homes or a homelike setting of their children with specific medical needs. Often choice. Partners Hospice is a program of health insurance pays for basic services; Partners In Home Care Inc. however, this care frequently requires travel UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 45

LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH to a major hospital facility outside our area. Benefits include, but are not limited to, travel expenses (motel, food, gasoline, emergency expenses and airfare), approved cancer treatment and other prescriptions not covered by health insurance, reimbursement for CT scans, ultrasounds, bone scans or MRIs that fall outside the definition of inpatient treatment, which is not covered under many health insurance policies. The purpose of the fund is to provide assistance to children who have needs just like those that Jadyn and her family faced. Also helps families with major needs who do not have cancer and supports the children with sprcials needs who are not requiring major medical needs. The Jadyn Fred Foundation helped 75 families in 2011.  Karen Hayberg, licensed acupuncturist. 1004 South Ave. W., Missoula, and 504 Main St., Stevensville. 396-0815. Pain relief for spine, arthritis, fibromyalgia, migrain and sinus problems, injury and post-op pain. Hayberg also treats women’s issues, emotional stress and more.  KineticFlix.com. Website: www.kineticflix.com. E-mail: info@ kineticflix.com. A local online fitness, dance and sports DVD rental service that specializes in titles by top trainers that aren’t for rent anywhere else. Monthly subscriptions are available in three package options and DVDs are delivered nationwide to customers’ doors. The KineticFlix library consists of thousands of DVDs ranging from aerobics, ballet and cycling to TRX, yoga and Zumba. There are no late fees or shipping costs.  Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. P.O. Box 2805, Missoula, 59806. 251-4972. The foundation works to find a cure for diabetes and its complications by supporting research. Locally, it has started Walk to Cure to Diabetes and the Bag of Hope program and sponsors community events.  Lactation Consulting. 544-3746. Erin Reagan is a board-certified lactation consultant in private practice. In-home visits available; sliding fee scale.  LifeSteps, for a variety of rehabilitation patients. Community Medical

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LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH prevention information, responsible alcohol sales and service training, and other programs.  Missoula Developmental Service Corp. 1005 Marshall St. 728-5484. A private, nonprofit organization providing nationally accredited rehabilitative services for adults with developmental disabilities and intensive needs. Provides residential, vocational, employment, medical, personal, social and community services. Services are based on needs, desires and abilities of individuals to live, work, recreate and be healthy.  Missoula Hearing Inc. 601 S. Orange St. 549-1951 or (800) 682-7312. Specializes in hearing evaluations and fitting of computerized hearing aids. Hearing aids dispensed on trial basis to ensure satisfaction.  Missoula Indian Center. 830 W. Central. 829-9515. Website: www. missoulaindiancenter.org. Provides referrals, prevention education, health information, chemical dependency counseling, parenting classes, intensive outpatient program, mental health referral services, information on diabetes.  Missoula Local Advisory Council for advocacy to Legislature and Mental Health and Addictive Disorders for adults. 532-9700. Therapists, area professionals, as well as primary and secondary consumers are welcome.  Missoula Physical Therapy. 1805 Bancroft St. 543-4890. Website: www. missoulapt.com. Specializing in consultation and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases such as sports injuries, work injuries, spine pain and reconditioning following disability.  Missoula Responds to Cancer Coalition Calendar. An online calendar is available that covers local events related to the full cancer continuum, including prevention, education/awareness, screening, treatment, support groups, care giving, survivors, end of life, fundraising, research, and policy. It is available at http://www.co.missoula.mt.us/ healthpromo/CancerControl/CltnCalendar.html. Additions can be emailed to dreetzstacey@co.missoula.mt.us. Supported by The Montana Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs and the Missoula City/County Health Department.  Missoula Sleep Medicine, LLC. 910 Brooks St., Suite 201. 8298053. Insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy and other common sleep disorders can have a negative effect on relationships, work and health. They can also contribute to dangers like drowsy driving and other accidents. Missoula’s only independent sleep center offers services including consultation by a board-certified medical director, formal laboratory diagnostic testing with CPAP and BiPAP therapy capability supervised by registered polysomnographic technologists, treatment recommendations and patient follow-up.  MOMercise, for pregnant women and new moms. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. This supportive environment helps pregnant women and new moms exercise and stay healthy, with the opportunity to share experiences at this exciting time in life. Call 3274634 for more information.  Monkey Bar Gymnasium, 725 W. Alder St., Suite 3. 239-2456. Website: monkeybargymmissoula.com. E-mail: workout@ monkeybargymmissoula.com. Want to step off the machines and away from the mirrors? We offer unique fitness techniques that will help you realize your weight-loss and fitness goals regardless of your current fitness level.  Montana Adaptive Equipment Program. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave. 243-5751 or (877) 243-5511. Fax: 243-4730. Website: montech.ruralinstitute. umt.edu. E-mail: maep@ruralinstitute.umt.edu. MAEP provides positioning, seating, and mobility equipment to Montanans eligible for services through the Developmental Disabilities Program of the state Department of Public Health and Human Services. Services include an equipment recycle program, long- and short-term equipment loan, and information and assistance. MAEP works consumers, therapists, case managers, DME suppliers and family members statewide to ensure that equipment is appropriate.  Montana Assistive Technology Program. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave.. 243-5751 or (877) 243-5511. Fax: 243-4730. Website: montech.ruralinstitute. umt.edu. E-mail: matp@ruralinstitute.umt.edu.MATP is a program

of the University of Montana Rural Institute-MonTECH to help all Montanans access the assistive technology they need to attend school, work and live as independently as possible. Services include free information and assistance, demonstrations and equipment loans, and a assistive technology financial loan program.  Montana BioAcoustics. 546-2260. BioAcoustics uses voice spectral analysis to identify and interpret the complex frequency interactions that constantly occur within the body. Using low-frequency analog sound we can assist the body balance disharmony and promote selfhealing.  Montana Breast Health. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-3941. Montana Breast Health is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary breast care center, providing western Montana’s most complete range of clinical and support services, from state-of-the-art screening and diagnostics to personalized treatment and counseling in a centralized, convenient location.  Montana Cancer Specialist. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-3911. Community Medical Center understands that undergoing cancer treatment can be a frightening and stressful time, so it’s comforting to know that patients and their families can receive the latest and best available treatment in Missoula at a facility they know and trust. The cancer center at CMC, in a collaborative partnership with Montana Cancer Specialists, is pleased to offer an innovative, state-of-the-art destination, providing best-in-class care in a relaxing, welcoming environment.  Montana Connections. Kali Rose Star, 407-2190, P.O. Box 1306, Kalispell, MT 59903. Web site: www.montanaconnections.net. E-mail: mt.connections@yahoo.com. Montana Connections a metaphysical and healing arts netrowk for Montana. Online directory of healing arts and metaphysical businesses and events. Montana Connections’ purpose is to connect others of like mind and do business with one another as well as support one another. There are listings for every

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area of Montana plus current events going on. Get on the mailing list to receive e-mails on what is happening in Missoula and Montana.  Montana Heart Center at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4646. Cardiac services, including on-site physicians, consultation, treadmill testing, echocardiography, cardiac catheterization, nuclear cardiology and a pacemaker clinic.  Montana ISR Self-Rescue Swimming Lessons with Kaci. Mailing address: P.O. Box 878 Milltown, MT 59851. Website: MontanaInfantSwim. com. Contact Person: Kaci Briggeman, Certified ISR Instructor. Email: k.briggeman@infantswim.com. Give your child the competence, confidence and skills of aquatic survival from the safest provider of self-rescue swimming lessons for children 6 months to 6-yearsold. Each lesson is tailored to your child based on a comprehensive assessments and continual monitoring of your child’s health and skill attainment.  Providence Medical Group Missoula Spine & Pain Center. 500 W. Broadway, Missoula, 327-1670; 1103 Westwood Drive, Hamilton, 3634209. The Montana Spine and Pain Center serves the needs of patients throughout western Montana who suffer from acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain. When you become a patient of ours, you become a patient of a multidisciplinary family of specialists who are experts in the evaluation and treatment of painful conditions affecting bones, joints, and muscles.  National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Montana Division. (800) FIGHT-MS; push 1 at the menu. Provides information and referral, education and support services to people who live with MS in Montana.  Providence Medical Group Occupational Health. 329-5746. 601 W. Spruce St., Suite C. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Occupational health specialists including DOT physicals, surveillance exams and drug screening with a corporate wellness program focused on risk reduction and disease prevention.  Open Way Sangha, Open Way Mindfulness Center, 702 Brooks St. 5499005. Website: www.openway.org. E-mail: OpenWaySangha@aol. com. Open Way Mindfulness Center is home to two meditation groups in the mindfulness tradition of Zenmaster Thich Nhat Hanh – Be Here Now on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Open Way on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Both are free, friendly and open to all. We also host community classes including yoga and tai chi.  Osteoporosis Screening, Missoula City-County Health Department, 301 W. Alder St. 258-4740. Website: www.co.missoula.mt.us/ HealthServices/Wellness/index.htm. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become fragile and break easily. Bone density screening testing is available through the health department.  Outpatient Therapy at Community Medical Center and the Missoula Family YMCA. 2827 Fort Missoula Road; 3000 S. Russell St. 327-4050 or 721YMCA (9622). Outpatient Therapy is dedicated to providing quality care to meet rehabilitation goals. CMC therapists are experienced in treating a wide variety of diagnoses and people of all ages, from infants to seniors. Services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nutrition counseling, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation and return-to-work rehabilitation.  St. Patrick Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation Services is located in the Wellness Center, 1st floor of the Broadway Building of the St. Patrick Hospital. 329-5895. We have beautiful views from the big windows in our oversized gym looking out over Broadway and Mt Sentinel. Our treatment rooms are quiet, private and fully furnished with everything needed for a complete evaluation and treatment. Our highly qualified physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists enjoy having individual time for each of our clients to allow healing to occur on all levels. We strive to promote client independence and responsibility in their rehabilitation process. We place a strong emphasis on functional rehabilitation, functional outcomes, and home program development. Patients seen by referral from their physician. 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Partners in Home Care. 728-8848 or (888) 729-8848. Website: www. partnersinhomecare.org. Provides home health care, rehabilitation

LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH services, hospice and palliative care, private services, infusion therapy, case management and home medical equipment to people in western Montana. This nonprofit home health service is sponsored by Community Medical Center and St. Patrick Hospital.  Pelvic Solutions. 500 W. Broadway. 329-5895. Pelvic Solutions at St. Patrick Hospital and Health Science Center offers treatment for urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction for children, women and men of all age groups. Physical therapists have education and expertise and will evaluate each client and develop a program specifically for the problems identified. The program uses physiological quieting, neuro-re education and home exercise programs to achieve positive outcomes.  Post-Polio Clinic. Offered within Community Medical Center’s Rehabilitation Center of Montana, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 3274050. Multidisciplinary team provides assessment to individuals experiencing symptoms of late effects of polio.  Pregnancy Breast-feeding Resources, Eat Smart Missoula, Missoula CityCounty Health Department, 301 W. Alder St. 258-3827. Website: www. co.missoula.mt.us/healthservices/EatSmart/breastfeed.htm. Free e-mail nutrition newsletter, free supermarket tours for groups of 10 or more (can do large groups, schools, classrooms through a virtual tour), and varied nutrition classes and presentations. Learn to shop, eat and cook for optimal health.  Providence Medical Group Montana Nephrology. 500 W. Broadway. 3271900. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Provides diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic kidney diseases and care for kidney and other solid organ transplant recipients.  Quit for Life Smoking Cessation. St. Patrick Hospital Providence Center. 329-5740. A four-class program offered monthly. Classes are offered on Monday and Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Fee is $40, which includes a two-week supply of nicotine patches or gum.  Missoula Reiki Share. 640-3026. Website: reikishare.webs.com. Educational classes are ongoing by donation. Reiki Share potlucks are on the second Sunday of the month. Reiki is an all natural, gentle, calming, yet powerful technique. Reiki assists in relaxation and enhances the body’s natural ability to heal itself and remain in a natural state of wellness. It is an ideal complement to other medical or holistic health care treatments.  The Red Willow Learning Center Inc. 825 W. Kent St. 721-0033. Website: www.redwillowlearning.org. E-mail: info@redwillowlearning.org. The Red Willow Learning Center is a nonprofit corporation that provides holistic, integrated mind/body-based healing services to those who have experienced trauma and other adverse life experiences. RWLC offers skill-based classes proven to be effective ways of treating trauma. Classes are available to anyone regardless of ability to pay.  Refugee Assistance Corp. 715 Kensington Ave. 721-5052.. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Provides a variety of support services to refugees.  River House. 1315 Wyoming St. 532-9700. A day treatment program for adults recovering from mental illness. Activities include community meetings, work-unit activities geared to help regain vocational skills, recreation, psycho-educational groups, evening programs and social support groups. River House is operated by Western Montana Mental Health Center.  Rocky Mountain Neonatalogy. Community Medical Center, 2825 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4094. Specializing in newborn intensive care.  Ronald McDonald House, 3003 Fort Missoula Road. 541-7646. Website: www.rmhmissoula.org. Ronald McDonald House, Missoula is dedicated to providing a “home away from home” for familes of ill or injured children being served in Missoula area medical facilities. Providing a calm, serene atmostphere featuring eight bedroom suites with private bathrooms, laundry facilities (one washer/dryer pair for two bedrooms), a kitchen, dining room, living/gathering room, playroom, conference room, library and a fenced backyard with playground equipment. Wireless Internet access provided. Located on the campus of Community Medical Center in the Fort Missoula area. No smoking, alcohol or pets. Medical referral required.  St. Patrick Hospital Cardiac Rehab Program, 500 W. Broadway. 329-

5824. Offers monitored exercise, dietary education, stress-reduction programs and information about heart disease. This is primarily for people who have had a heart attack, open- heart surgery or other heart problems.  St. Patrick Hospital Sleep Center. 500 W. Broadway. 329-5650. The Sleep Center offers diagnostic services to aid in identification of sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea (excessive loud snoring) or restless legs. These disorders have effects on your health and the quality of your waking hours. The Sleep Center can accommodate most schedules, including daytime studies for shift workers. It also offers support groups for patients and their families and is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.  St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center. Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St. 327-3260. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, there are 20 acute care beds to provide comprehensive treatment for those patients who have suffered catastrophic or disabling injuries and illness. The program serves patients who have endured stroke, neurological conditions, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, hip and knee replacements, deconditioning or debility as well as chronic illnesses such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis. Patients are treated by a team including a physiatrist (a physician specializing in physical rehabilitation medicine), physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists, rehabilitation nursing staff and social workers. Individualized programs are designed to maximize the patients’ independence. Throughout the process, we keep an open line of communication with family members, caregivers, physicians and employers, as well as insurance companies. The goal of St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center is to help the patient get back home to family, community and work and live life to their best ability.  St. Patrick House. 501 W. Alder St. 541-2828. Website: www. stpatsfoundation.org. Also find St. Patrick House on Facebook. The mission is to provide compassionate shelter to patients and their families in times of crisis. Staff and volunteers at this hospitality

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Individual, group, family and case made from pure natural ingredients, no dyes management services; adult, adolescent or fragrances, no phosphates, detergents or and DUI programs available; and outpatient fillers. programs available. Services provided on sliding-fee basis.  Sweet ’n’ Low, for adults with diabetes. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula  Vet Center. 500 N. Higgins Ave. 721-4918 Road. 327-4634. This aquatic exercise or (800) 626-8686 (in Montana). Provides class is for adults with diabetes is an ideal counseling for veterans and their families. supplement for any active diabetes treatment Open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday or by program. appointment.  Teen Recovery Center. 1467 Hayes Drive. 721 Western Montana Rite Care Language and 5379. Part of Western Montana Mental Health Literacy Clinic at the University of Montana. Center. 24-hour inpatient drug and alcohol 634 Eddy Ave. 243-2405. Website: www. treatment for ages 13-19. coehs.umt.edu/csd/RiteCare.html. Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to young  Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana, 900 children experiencing speech and language N. Orange St., Suite 106. 542-7300. Website: difficulties, along with carryover training www.toughpinkmontana.org. Tough Enough for their families who are not able to obtain to Wear Pink of Montana is dedicated services through other means. A licensed and to providing funding for breast cancer certified speech and language pathologist awareness, education, screening, support provides these services at no cost. Referrals and further diagnosis for Montana women can be made by anyone. Private gifts and and men. Tough Enough to Wear Pink started contributions support the clinic. as a committee of the Missoula Stampede Rodeo and has grown into a stand-alone  The Western Valleys Chapter of Red Cross. nonprofit corporation. It holds fundraising 549-6441. 1500 W. Broadway, Suite E. 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Scheduled or walk-in your community, you are encouraged to find appointments Monday-Friday with some out more. evening appointments available. Nutrition  Transport Referral Center. Community Medical assessment and screening; healthy food; Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4221 nutrition, breast-feeding, breast-health or 1-888-487-8635. This transport line is education health and social service referrals; used to move critical patients from outside growth monitoring for children; farmers facilities to Community Medical Center or market coupons; vitamins; breast-feeding other facilities in the region, using CareFlight counselors; breast pumps, parenting and other critical transport vehicles. strategies and more available. Clinics offered in Missoula, on the University of Montana  Turning the Wheel. turning the Wheel’s campus and in outlying communities. Many mission is building vibrant, health families qualify. 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and worksite analysis.  Providence Medical Group Wound Care. St Patrick Hospital, 500 W Broadway. 329-5736. Provides comprehensive skin and wound care for all patients, inpatient or outpatient, including debridement and grafts. Staff advocates for and educates patients and other staff of treatments and options. The center can prevent hospital admissions and inpatient-acquired wounds, thus limiting the suffering of patients.  Wound Care Center at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4192. The Wound Care Center at CMC provides inpatient and outpatient care for all wound diagnosis. Wound care specialists combine knowledge and compassion to optimize wound healing.  Xsports4vets. A local non-profit, Xsports4vets, leads groups of combat veterans on extreme sporting activities in order to help simulate the addictive combat rush they experienced overseas. It’s an excellent way to help returning veterans re-integrate back into society, relieve stress, and redirect their energy in a healthy way! Contact information: xsports4vets@gmail. com, xsports4vets.org, and Facebook, Jesse Roods, 544-6023; Steve Hale (406) 4932264. Xsports4vets, 500 N. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59801.

Mental health  ALEPH P.C. 2811 Latimer St.; mailing address 2120 S. Reserve St., Missoula, 59801. 7212537. Kay Jennings, APRN-PMH, owner. Same-day and next-day service. The word aleph means “transformation” in the Hebrew language. ALEPH believes that people struggling with mental illness can and do recover. The goal is to help empower consumers to recover by using the latest evidence-based practices in therapy and in prescribing medications. ALEPH works with both adults and adolescents. Staff includes two psychiatrists, an APRN-PMH, and several licensed counselors.  Center for Integrative Care. 336 W. Spruce St. 239.6546. Nancy Seldin, Ed.D., LPC; Steve Zellmer, M.S., LCPC. Specialty areas include trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, family dynamics, grief and loss, stress reduction and depression. Psychotherapy and counseling services are available for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Training workshops can be arranged for professional groups of any size. Insurance, Medicaid, CHIP welcome.  Courage to Change. 1119 W. Kent Ave., Suite J. 728-5224. Diane McLaverty, M.A., LCPC, LAC; Laura Thomas, MSW, LCSW, LAC. More than 35 years of combined experience. Services include counseling, consulting and coaching for family, couples, individuals, group therapy, adult and adolescent. Substance abuse, relationships/ communication, gambling evaluations, adult

LIVING IN MISSOULA HEALTH/SUPPORT GROUPS children of alcholics, anger management, family systems, depression, anxiety, stress reduction, loss and grief, divorce, adoption and equine-assisted psychotherapy available.  Counseling and Psychological Services of the Curry Health Center. University of Montana. 243-2122. Counseling services and “Self Over Substances” program, Student Assault Recovery Services. For UM students.  First STEP Resource Center. 500 W. Broadway. 329-5776. First STEP is dedicated to a coordinated team approach in adult sexual assault and as a children’s advocacy center. Also coordinates investigation of child abuse, neglect and endangerment. First Step brings together medical and mental health providers, social service professionals, advocates, and law enforcement and prosecution officials. Services include interviews, medical evaluations, trauma-informed mental health treatment and/or referrals, advocacy and other victim services, community education and outreach. The founding principles are to see the truth, reduce trauma and promote healing for victims. Call the First Step Resource Center to make a referral or for more information.  Garden City Professional Offices, 125 Bank St., Suite 310. 549-7325. E-mail: gcpo@hotmail.com. Philip H. Bornstein, Ph.D. GCPO is comprised of individual psychiatrists and psychologists who are skilled in offering a wide variety of mental health services. Individual specialties include child/adolescent, adult, couples and family-based therapies. Psychological evaluation, risk assessment, child custody evaluations and extensive psychological and psychiatric therapists are available within the professional group. A variety of private health insurance plans are accepted and fee arrangements can be made on an individual basis.  Western Montana Mental Health Center. Fort Missoula. 532-8400. Emergency services available 24 hours a day by calling 532-9710 or (888) 820-0083. A private nonprofit corporation that serves 15 counties, with offices in Missoula, Kalispell, Libby, Thompson Falls, Ronan, Polson, Hamilton, Superior, Anaconda, Butte, Bozeman, Livingston, Deer Lodge, Philipsburg, Drummond and Dillon. Programs include alcohol treatment, case management, outpatient services for adults and children, day treatment services for children and adolescents, crisis intervention.  National Alliance on Mental Illness, Missoula Affiliate. P.O. Box 5413, Missoula, 59806. 5433055, 552-5494 or 721-1621. E-mail: nami. missoula@yahoo.com. Support, advocacy and education for all affected by serious mental illness. Daytime and evening support groups, educational classes, forums and presentations available for recovering adults, family members, friends and providers.  Neurobehavioral Medicine. Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., 327-3015. NBM offers

acute psychiatric inpatient treatment (providing volunteer opportunities in the for adults and adolescents. Treatment is community and the Recovery Mall group short-term and directed toward evaluation, events), training (obtaining learner’s stabilization of symptoms and referral permit for driving and driver’s licenses, job to outpatient services as needed. The coaching and supported employment) and following outpatient services are also employment (one-on-one support when offered. Adolescent Partial Hospitalization starting a job, including resume writing and Program serves 12- to 18-year-olds having employment skills training). behavioral or emotional difficulties. The treatment team consists of psychiatrists, licensed social workers/addiction counselors, Support Groups  Adoption Constellation Support Group. Hosted physician assistants, nurse practitioners and by American Adoption Congress of Montana. a psychiatric nursing staff. Contact the intake The AAC believes that growth, responsibility assessment coordinator for more information and respect for self and others develop best or to make a referral, 327-3011. in lives that are rooted in truth. This support  Providence Medical Group Outpatient Psychiatry. group is open to all whose lives are touched 900 N. Orange St., Suite 202. Phone 327by adoption or other loss of family continuity. 3362. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Here you’ll find the opportunity to freely talk Psychiatric clinic treating patients of all ages. about your adoption experiences without  River House. 1315 Wyoming St. 532-9700. A judgment as well as receive help discovering day treatment program for adults recovering resources and useful books. For more from mental illness. Activities include information, call Beth Jaffe 880-3052 or email community meetings, work-unit activities bethj@montana.com. geared to help regain vocational skills,  Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. For adult recreation, psycho-educational groups, women who have experienced child sexual evening programs and social-support groups. abuse. For information about groups, call River House is operated by Western Montana the YWCA Missoula Pathways Program at Mental Health Center. 543-6691. Crisis counseling/information  Stepping Stones. 1315 Wyoming St. 532available by calling 24-hour crisis line at 5429700. Case-management services for adults 1944 or 1-800-483-7858. with severe and persistent mental illness,  Aging Services Help Line. A free information operated by the Western Montana Mental and assistance service for older adults, Health Center. Helps consumers with their family and friends living in Lake, accessing community agencies and services, Lincoln, Mineral and Sanders counties. Free obtaining medical treatment and medication, and confidential service helps callers find improving and developing daily living skills, resources for their needs. Call 1-800-551-3191 finding housing, and developing educational, or 883-7284 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. vocational and leisure-time activity plans.  Alcoholics Anonymous, Missoula: 543-0011. Applicants are prioritized by clinical and Website http://www.aa-montana.org/index. financial need. php?cityMissoula.  The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Sunday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity (800) 273-TALK. Twenty-four-hour suicide Church, 546 South Ave. (C/N); Sunrise response for the entire country. Group, 8 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave.  Suicide Prevention Network through the (C/N); Missoula Group, 8 p.m., 127 E. Main Missoula City-County Health Department St., Room 202, above School of Massage website, co.missoula.mt.us/healthpromo. (O/H/N); Sunday Morning Speakers meeting, The website contains self-administered 11 a.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/H/N); Silvertip depression screening, help in a crisis, Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran information on suicidal behavior, and help Church , 830 South Ave. W. (C/N); Sunset for suicide survivors (someone who has lost Group, 6:30 p.m., Poverello Center, 535 a family member or close friend to a suicide Ryman St. (O); Easy Does It, 6 p.m., 127 E. death). Main St. (O/H/N/W).  Winds of Change Mental Health Center. 2811 Monday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity Latimer St.; mailing address 2120 S. Reserve Church, 546 South Ave. (C/N); Sunrise St., Missoula, 59801. 721-2038. Kay and Group, 8 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Hank Jennings, owners. Winds of Change Ave. (C/N); High Noon Group, noon, MCT employs eight virtues toward developing and Building, 200 N. Adams St. Room 301 (O/N); improving integrated, holistic, evidenceTwelve O’Clock High, 450 W. Broadway based services that empower the individual’s (O/H/N); Missoula Women’s Group, 5:15 hope and responsibility in their recovery. p.m., Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., Services include community-based Conference Room 109 (C/H/N); No Name psychiatric and rehabilitation services, case Group, 7 p.m., Providence Center, 902 N. management, therapy groups, a Recovery Orange St. (O/H/N); Missoula Group, 8 p.m., Mall, group homes, a 24-hour crisis line and 127 E. Main St., Room 202, above School of KITE program. The KITE program focuses Massage; KISMIF Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual on knowledge (helping clients obtain GED, & Friends, 7 p.m., University Church, 405 enrollment in trade schools and college, University Ave.; Missoula Men’s Meeting, tribal programs and Job Corps), involvement UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 55

LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS 5:30 p.m., University UC Church, 401 University Ave.; Sober Steppers, 10 a.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Downtowners, 5:30 p.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Livin’ Off the Grapevine, 3 p.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway. Tuesday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave. (C/NS). Keep it Simple, 7:30 a.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 3318 Rattlesnake Drive, (C/NS); Sunrise Group, 8 a.m., Unity Church basement, 546 South Ave. W.; Beginners, 10 a.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS). High Noon Group, noon, MCT, 200 N. Adams St. (C/H/NS). Downtowners, 5:30 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS). Living Off the Grapevine, 3 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Missoula Group, 8 p.m., 127 E. Main St., Room 202, above School of Massage; Silvertip Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 830 South Ave. W.; Solution Group, 7:30 p.m., Har Shalom, 3035 S. Russell St. Wednesday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. (C/NS); Beginners, 10 a.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); High Noon Group, noon, MCT, 200 N. Adams St. (C/NS); Livin’ Off the Grapevine, 3 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Downtowners, 5:30 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Breathin’ Easy Group, 8 p.m., Unitarian Fellowship, 102 McLeod Ave. (O/NS); Missoula Group Book Study, 8 p.m., 127 E. Main St., Room 202, above the School of Massage (O/NS); Women’s Group, 5:15 p.m., Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., Room 209; Sunset Group, 6:30 p.m., Poverello Center, 535 Ryman St.; Twelve O’Clock High, noon, Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Thursday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. (C/N); Keep It Simple, 7:30 a.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 3718 Rattlesnake Drive (C/NS); Beginners, 10 a.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); High Noon, noon, MCT, 200 N. Adams St. (C/H/ NS); Living Off the Grapevine, 3 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Downtowners, 5:30 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Group Beginners, 8 p.m., 127 E. Main St., Room 202, above the School of Massage; Sunset Group, 6:30 p.m., Poverello Center, 535 Ryman St.; The Solution Group, 7:30 p.m., Har Shalom, 3035 S. Russell St.; Silvertip Group, 6:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, 830 South Ave. W.; Twelve O’Clock High, noon, Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Friday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. (C/NS); Sunrise Group, 8 a.m., Unity Church basement, 546 South Ave. W.; Beginners, 10 a.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Twelve O’Clock High, noon, Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; High Noon Group, noon, MCT, 200 N. Adams St. (C/H/NS). Livin’ Off the Grapevine, 3 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS). Downtowners, 5:30 p.m., 450 W. Broadway (O/NS); Missoula Group, 8 p.m., 127 E. Main St., Room 202, above School of Massage; Women’s Group, 5:15 p.m., Providence Center, 902 N. Orange

St., Room 109; No Name Group, 7 p.m., Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., basement; Zoo Town Happy Hour Group, 5:35 p.m., Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 402 Strand. Saturday: Early Sunrise Group, 6:30 a.m., Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. (O/NS); High Noon, noon, MCT, 200 N. Adams St. (C/H/ NS); Sunrise Group, 8 a.m., Unity Church basement, 546 South Ave. W.; Missoula Group, 8 pm., 127 E. Main St., Room 202, above School of Massage; Keep it Simple, 7:30 a.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, 3718 Rattlesnake Drive; Chapter Nine Group, 8 p.m., First Christian Church, 2701 Russell St.; Young Guns Sobriety, 10 p.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Saturday Night Live, 5 p.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Beginners, 10 a.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway; Living Off the Grapevine, 3 p.m., Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway.  Alcoholics Anonymous, elsewhere. Sunday: Polson: Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/H/NS). Polson hot line: 8836664. Higher Power Hour, 7 p.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (O/H/NS). Hamilton: Candlelight Meditation meeting, 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O). It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Marcus Daly Hospital, Conference Room C (O/NS). St. Ignatius: A Wing and Prayer, 6 p.m., S & K Technologies Building. Victor: Group discussion, 7:30 p.m., Senior Center, 242 Fifth Ave. (O/NS). Monday: Polson: Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/H/NS); Polson hot line: 8836664. Women’s Stag, 7 p.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (W). Arlee: Discussion Group, 6-7 p.m., Hanging Art Gallery, 92555 U.S. Highway 93 N., Arlee. (O/ NS). Corvallis: Attitude of Gratitude meeting, 8 p.m., Community Church, 310 Second St. (O/NS). Hamilton: It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/ NS). Lolo: Group, 7 p.m., Convergence Ministries, 101 Ann’s Lane and U.S. Highway 93; 7 p.m., Living Hope Fellowship, U.S. Highway 93 and Ann’s Lane (O/NS). Seeley Lake: Group Discussion, 7 p.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1655 Airport Road (O/H/NS). St. Ignatius: Women with a Mission, 7 p.m., St. Ignatius Mission Catholic Church, basement room 2, (O/NS). St. Regis: Pathway to Serenity (C/NS), 7:30 p.m., Clark Fork West Church (C/NS). Plains: Big Book Study Group (O/NS), 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church (O/NS). Ronan: Talking Circle, 7 p.m., CMA Church, Terrace Lake Road (O/H/NS). Thompson Falls: Discussion Group, noon, 501

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Main St. Tuesday: Polson: Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/H/NS); Polson hot line: 8836664. Alberton: Alberton Group, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, Railroad Avenue (O). Clinton: Big Book Study, 7 p.m., Clinton Community Center (C/NS). Darby: Darby Group discussion, 7 p.m., Wesleyan Church, U.S. Highway 93 (O/NS). Hamilton: It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/NS). The Way Out Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/ NS). Hamilton Group, 8 p.m., St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. Fifth St., north entrance (O/NS). Hot Springs: Book Study, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church (O/NS). Pablo: Mile Marker 53 Group, 7 p.m., blue building on west side of road, open. Stevensville: Working With Others Group, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 401 Church St., basement (O/NS). Wednesday: Polson: Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/H/NS). Ray of Hope discussion, 7 p.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (O/H/NS). Florence: Steps & Traditions/Big Book, 7 p.m., Florence Fire Hall (O/NS). Hamilton: It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/ NS). Men’s Stag Group, 7:30 p.m., Riverside Christian Church, 390 Fairgrounds Road (M). Women’s Discussion Group, 6 p.m., St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 600 S. Third St. (C/ NS/W). Superior: Morning Star Group, 7 p.m., Methodist Church, First and Main streets (C/NS). St. Ignatius: Mission Valley Group, No. 1, 7 p.m., Salish Kootenai College Technologies Building (O/NS). Thompson Falls: Blacksheep Primary Purpose Group, 5:30 p.m., Christian Church, corner of Church Street and Haley Avenue (O/NS). Thursday: Polson: Polson Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (O/H/NS). Book Study Group, 7 p.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (O/NS). Thompson Falls: Group (O), discussion, noon, 1017 AA Main St. Group study, 7:30 p.m., Shek Community Center; Not a Glum Lot, 7:30 p.m., Shek Community Center. Plains: Discussion group, 7:30 p.m., Methodist Church (O/NS). Ronan: Do It Sober, 7 p.m., St. Luke’s Hospital, conference room. St. Regis: Pathway to Serenity, 2 p.m., Clark Fork West Church (O/NS). Noxon: Discussion Group, 8 p.m., Noxon Senior Citizen Hall. Stevensville: Stevensville Discussion Group, 7 p.m., St. Mary’s Parish, basement, 333 Charlo

LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS St. (O/NS). Hamilton: It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/ NS). Talk Story Group, 5:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Lewis Lane (O/NS). Discussion Group, 8 p.m., St. Francis Parish Center, 411 S. Fifth St. (O/NS). Friday: Polson: Polson Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/H/NS). TGIF Discussion, 8 p.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/N/NS). Superior: Morning Star (C), 7 p.m., Methodist Church, First and Main streets (O). Hot Springs: One Day at a Time Group, 7 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 131 N. Wall St. (O/H/NS). Frenchtown: Fellowship Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Valley of Christ Lutheran Church, 16200 Frenchtown Frontage Road (C). Darby: Discussion Group, 7 p.m., Darby Library, Tanner Street (O/NS). Florence: Discussion Group, 7:30 p.m., Florence Fire Hall (O/NS). Hamilton: It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/ NS). Spiritual Awakening meeting, 7 p.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O). Thompson Falls: Women’s Group, noon, 107 Main st. Saturday: Polson: Polson Early Birds, 7 a.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (C/H/NS). 12 and 12 Study, 7 p.m., Alano Club, 8 Third Ave. W. (O/H/NS). Hamilton: It’s a New Day Group, 9 a.m., Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/NS). Life by the Book meeting, noon, Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/ NS). Hamilton Group Birthday meeting, last Saturday of the month, 8 p.m., library basement, 306 State St. (O/NS). Hamilton Speakers meeting group, second Saturday of the month, 8 p.m., Daly-Leach, 1010 Main St. (O/NS).  Alcoholics Victorious, Christian AA meeting, Tuesdays ,Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday, 2-3 p.m., Missoula 3:16 Rescue Mission, 506 B Toole Ave., 549-HOPE. (O/NS).  National Alliance on Mental Illness. Missoula affiliate. Support, advocacy and education for all affected by serious mental illness. Daytime and evening support groups, educational classes, forums and presentations available for recovering adults, family members, friends and providers. Call 543-3055, 552-5494, 7211621 or email nami.missoula@yahoo.com. Also NAMI Missoula, P.O. Box 5413, Missoula, MT 59806.  Al-Anon/Alateen – Missoula. Twelve-step recovery for a fellowship of relatives and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism. For current list of meetings, call the Al-Anon/Alateen Information Line (found in the White Pages of your Missoula phone book) 721-5818 or go to www.mt.al-anon. alateen.org or mt.al-anon.alateen.org.

(C/N/W). Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) – Hamilton. Twelve-step recovery for those who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. To find other ACA meetings, go to www.adultchildren.org. Hamilton ACA: 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. Use northwest door of the building. Open to all, discussion, nonsmoking. Call 363-0060.  ALEPH P.C. 2811 Latimer St.; mailing address 2120 S. Reserve St. 721-2537. Kay Jennings, APRN-PMH, owner. The word aleph means “transformation” in the Hebrew language. ALEPH believes that people struggling with mental illness can and do recover. The goal is to help empower consumers to recover by using the latest evidence-based practices in therapy and in prescribing medications. ALEPH works with both adults and adolescents. Staff includes two psychiatrists, an APRN-PMH and several licensed counselors. Same-day and next-day service.  Alzheimer’s Support Group, meets fourth Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Patrick Hospital, Conference Room B. Call Gale and John English, 273-2429.  American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345, offers: Road to Recovery: Volunteers provide ground transportation for cancer patients to their treatments and home again free of charge. Reach to Recovery: Trained breast cancer survivor volunteers visit with newly diagnosed breast cancer patients to provide support, local resources and up-to-date information. Look Good Feel Better: Trained cosmetologists offer free group sessions to teach female cancer patients beauty techniques to help enhance their appearance and selfimage during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.  Center for Atitudinal Healing and the Arts Inc. Provides support groups at no charge, and workshops and retreats in the areas of attitudinal healing, the arts and their relationship to each other on a fee basis. Participants discover how to let go of fear, conflict and feelings of isolation, and choose instead peace and love. Contact Daniel Comstock, 543-0358. Website: www. dcomstock.com. Email: caha@dcomstock. com; 2828 1/2 S. Third St. W.  Bariatrics Support Group. St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center, 500 W. Broadway. 329-5866. Meets monthly on various topics from 6-7:30 p.m. in Conference Room 3 of the Broadway Building Conference Center. Call 329-5866.  Bereavement Group. Partners In Home Care. Home and Community Based Services. Grief groups and workshops throughout the year include education about grief and gives participants an opportunity to share their experiences. 2687 Palmer St., second floor. Call Partners Hospice bereavement UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 57

Sunday: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Al-Anon Speaker/ Literature, Fourth D Alano Club, 450 W. Broadway. Don’t park in hotel spots. (O/N/W). Monday: 7-8 p.m., Monday Night Step Study Group, First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., downstairs (O/N). Tuesday: 7:30-8:30 p.m., Healing Through AlAnon, First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., alley door, downstairs (C/N). Wednesday: 10:15-11:30 a.m., Wednesday Morning Al-Anon, First Christian Church, 2701 S. Russell St., child care available (O/N/W). 7-8:30 p.m., Missoula Adult Children of Alcoholics/Al-Anon Family Group, Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. (O/N). Thursday: 5:30-6:30 p.m., Keep It Simple/ Al-Anon Family Group, First United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., alley door, downstairs (C/O/N). 7:30- 8:30 p.m., Men Do Al-Anon, University of Montana, University Center, Room 216, women welcome (C/N/W). Friday: 1-2 p.m., Lunch Bunch, Fourth D Alano Club, 450 w. Broadway. Don’t park in hotel spots. (O/N/W). Saturday: 9:30-11 a.m., New Hope Al-Anon Family Group, St. Patrick Hospital, Duran Learning Center, Broadway Building, (O/N/W). Noon-1 p.m., SOS Al-Anon Family Group, First Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., alley door, downstairs. (O/N). Hamilton: Tuesday and Friday, noon, Hamilton Brown Baggers Al-Anon, St. Francis Parish, Madison and South Fifth streets, north entrance (C/N). Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hamilton Sunsetters Al-Anon, First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St. (O/N/W). Friday, noon, Hamilton Brown Baggers Al-Anon, St. Francis Parish, Madison and South Fifth streets, north entrance (C/N). Hot Springs: Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., Hot Springs Al-Anon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 131 N. Wall St. (O/N/W). Polson: Friday, 8-9 p.m., Polson Friday Nite Al-Anon, St. Joseph’s Hospital, second floor, conference room (O/N/W). Ronan: Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Step Study, St. Luke Community Hospital, 107 Sixth Ave. S.W., downstairs (O/N/W). St. Ignatius: Thursday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Expect a Miracle, CMA Church on Third and Glacier (O/N/W). St. Regis: Thursday, 10-11 a.m., Two Rivers AlAnon, Clark Fork West Church, 75 Abba Lane (O/N/W). Seeley Lake: Thursday, 7-8 p.m., Seeley Lake Al-Anon, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1655 Airport Road (O/N/W). Stevensville: Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Stevensville Al-Anon, North Valley Public Library, community room, 208 Main (O/N/W). Alateen Meetings – Missoula. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Wednesday Alateen, City Life Community Center, 1515 Fairview Ave.

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LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS coordinator Gretchen Strohmaier, 327-3624, or Jennifer Hudson, 327-3745, for registration. Website www.partnersinhomecare.org.  Missoula Brain Injury Support Group. Meets every third Monday, 6:30 p.m., St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway in the Duran Learning Center. Contact Jim Mickelson at mickeys12@q.com or call 544-6629.  Brain Injury Association of Montana. State nonprofit that provides resources for people affected by brain injury (survivors, family members and professionals). State conference once a year. BIAM also has a Brain Injury Speakers Bureau and a Resource Facilitation Service. 1280 S. Third St. W., Suite 4. 5416442 or 1-800-241-6442. Website: www. biamt.org.  Breast Cancer Support Group. Meets at St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, 420 W. Pine St. 329-5656. Meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from noon to 1 p.m. A free ongoing monthly support group for breast cancer survivors. Open to newcomers.  Breast Cancer Wellness Group at Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 3274517. This group meets the second Wednesday of every month from noon-1:30 p.m. Call for meeting locations. Sessions are free and open to anyone who has had or is in treatment for breast cancer. Call Michelle Weaver Knowles, breast health navigator, at 327-4517 or Deb Rivey at 327-3912.  Cancer Help for Lake County residents. Cheerful Heart Inc. 883-3070 or 1-866-538-3070. offers free nonmedical services for people with cancer. Individual assistance includes transportation, pet care, light house and yard work, errands and more. Referrals and nonmedical services including financial and product assistance.  General Cancer Support Group. 240-0996. Second Thursday of each month at noon at Western Montana Cancer Center, second floor of Western Montana Clinic.  Caregivers Support Group, facilitated by Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Open to caregivers in need of support, resources and a safe place to share. Meets monthly on the third Tuesday, 4-5 p.m.  Care Net PSC of Missoula. 1515 Fairview Ave., Suite 250. 549-0406. Website: www.carenet. org. Email Stacia@lifenetmissoula.org. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Offers practical help for women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Free pregnancy tests and counseling, information on all options, support groups and complimentary ultrasounds. No appointments necessary; no charge for services for those in need.  Catholics for a Free Choice of Missoula. Established in 1973, the group is a national education organization that supports the right to legal reproductive health care, especially family planning and abortion. Vivian Brooke, 542-2556, vbrooke@bresnan.net.  Catholic Social Services of Montana, 420 W. Pine St., Missoula. 728-5429 or 1-800-222-

9383 (24 hours a day). Website: www.cssmt. org. Email: betsy@cssmt.org. Everyone at CSSM has a heart for adoption and it is our desire to ensure that adoptions are done legally, ethically and always with the best interest of children in mind. Adoption is delicate, intricate and complex. Our social workers have more than 100 years of cumulative experience, so you can be assured of our professionalism, knowledge and compassion. People need not be Catholic to use the agency services. CSSM provides free, confidential counseling for the women and men considering an adoption plan for their child. Having an unbiased atmosphere is essential; we do not take lightly the responsibility of helping expectant parents through what is most likely the most difficult decision they will make in their lives. We provide support for those who decide to parent and for those who decide to make an adoption plan. If they decide that an adoption plan is best, we guide them through the legal and emotional issues. We offer support for them and for their families, during the process and afterward. Counselors will travel to anywhere in Montana to meet with you. CSSM offers open adoption as an option. We believe that open adoption allows children to grow up knowing who they are and understanding the love and care that surrounds their adoption. CSSM serves Montana families who want to build their family through adoption, through our infant adoption program, domestic and international adoption, and direct parental placements. CSSM is here to help prepare parents to handle the complex issues surrounding adoption, and to provide support.  Celiac Society of Montana. Provides a packet for new patients, a physicians’ manual, gluten-free dietary counseling, medical resources, brochures and the quarterly newsletter Gluten-Free Friends. Celiac disease is an autoimmune genetic disorder caused by an inborn intolerance to a gluten protein in the cereal grains wheat, rye and barley. The state office is at 1019 S. Bozeman Ave., No. 3, Bozeman, 59715. (406) 586-1285.  Center for Integrative Care. 336 W. Spruce St. 239-6546. Nancy Seldin, Ed.D., LPC; Steve Zellmer, M.S., LCPC. Psychotherapy, counseling, consultation, education. Specialty areas include trauma, addictions, relationship challenges, family dynamics, grief and loss, stress reduction and depression. Psychotherapy and counseling services are available for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Training workshops can be arranged for professional groups of any size. Insurance, Medicaid and CHIP welcome.  Choices for Change Counseling is a stateapproved agency offering Prime for Life (ACT) and MIP classes. An evaluation is required and classes are two consecutive Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call for information

and appointment. Choices for Change Counseling, 304 Fourth Ave. E. , P.O. Box 622, Superior, MT 59872. (406) 822-5422. Email: choices@blackfoot.net  Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Support group for people with asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Meets monthly at the Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St. For more information, call 3295845, 329-5847 or 329-2826.  Compassionate Friends. Provides friendship, support and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings. There will be no regular monthly meetings until further notice. Special events include Worldwide Candlelighting the second Sunday of December. Call Susan Moore, 777-7339, or Michele Valentino, 721-3764. Website: www. tcfmissoulamt.org. Email: tcfmissoulamt@ gmail.com.  Compulsive Gambler Therapy Group. Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. 725 W. Central Ave., Room 209. No fee for attendance in the group. Call Dr. Q. Hehn, 542-0900, or email, qrhlpc@aol.com, to schedule your initial appointment or for information.  COPD/Pulmonary Support Group. Meets second Wednesday of every month, 2-3:30 p.m., Rehabilitation Center conference room, Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Open to anyone with a chronic lung condition. Call Colleen, 3274269.  Courage to Change. 1119 W. Kent Ave., Suite J. 728-5224. Diane McLaverty, M.A., LCPC, LAC. Laura Thomas, MSW, LCSW, LAC. More than 35 years’ combined experience. Services include counseling, consulting and coaching for family, couples, individuals, group therapy, adults and adolescents. Substance abuse, relationships/communication, gambling evaluations, adult children of alcholics, anger management, family systems, depression, anxiety, stress reduction, loss and grief, divorce, adoption and equine assisted psychotherapy.  Debtors Anonymous. For those having problems with money and debt, Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St.  Debtors Anonymous Brown Baggers group. Thursdays, 12:10-1 p.m., University of Montana, University Center, Room 222.  Diabetes support systems: Community Medical Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 1211 S. Reserve St., Suite 202. Learn to control diabetes, reduce the risk of complications and improve overall health. Individual counseling for nutrition, special diets and weight management are also provided. Physician referral is required. Call 327-4325 for more information. Sweet ’n Low – For Adults with Diabetes. Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. This aquatic exercise class for adults with diabetes is an ideal supplement for any active diabetes treatment program. Call 3274634 for more information.

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LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS classes, consultations, lending library and  Domestic Violence Support Groups. Free, family activites help parents in their work open support groups for women who have of raising healthy, caring children. Families experienced domestic violence. Tuesdays, First Parenting programs and administrative 6:30-8 p.m. Groups include New Beginnings, offices hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 Living in Peace, a Native Woman’s Talking p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; closed Mondays. Circle and Peace Groups for children. Dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Call 543-6691 for more  Family Promise of Missoula. P.O. Box 5882, information. Missoula, MT 59806. (406) 351-3318. Website: www.familypromisemissoula.org.  DOVES (Domestic Violence Education & Email: info@familypromisemissoula.org. Services). P.O. Box 1773, Polson, MT 59860. Contact Sister Mary Jo Quinn, SCL, Public Offices located in the Grandview Center, Relations Committee chair. Family Promise St. Joseph Medical Center campus. (406) of Missoula is a partnership of religious 883-3350 or 1-800-831-9987. Website: www. congregations in Missoula helping families doveslakecounty.org. DOVES’ mission is to who are facing homelessness. Participation address and prevent domestic and sexual in this network brings the faith community violence in Lake County and on the Flathead together to help families regain housing, Indian Reservation through community independence and dignity. Projected opening outreach, prevention education and date for the Missoula network is April 15, information, and personal and legal advocacy 2012. for victims/survivors. DOVES provides culturally sensitive assistance, free of charge,  Faux Pink Health Inc. Website: www.fauxpink. to all those who are eligible for our services, org. The mission is to bring awareness and without regard to race, color, national origin, healing to all women about breast care and gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, cancer through creating canvas art. Faux Pink religion or disability. offers breast art gatherings where women can enjoy a comfortable and relaxed environment  Efforts (Emphysema Foundation for Our Right as they express and celebrate their beauty. As to Survive). Online support group for COPD/ women share and learn about breast health, emphysema with information about the they get to create a personal breast reflection disease and how to live with it. Website: www. on canvas. The canvases are beautifully emphysema.net. “fauxed” prior to the gathering and then  Eleanore’s Project Inc., 501 E. Central Ave. enhanced afterward by a professional artist. 370-4717. Website: www.eleanoresproject. Canvases can be donated to one of our org. Email: info@eleanoresproject.org. auction fundraisers or kept as mementos. Tamara Kittelson-Aldred, director; Jami Reduced financial options are available. Romney FitzGerald, development director. A Sliding scale suggested contribution. All are nonprofit organization focused on improving welcome regardless of ability to contribute. the quality of life for children with disabilities  First STEP Resource Center. 500 W. Broadway. and their families by providing customized 329-5776. First STEP is dedicated to a mobility equipment in less resourced areas coordinated team approach in adult sexual of the world, collecting used wheelchairs assault and as a children’s advocacy center locally for refurbishing/reuse, and raising also coordinates investigation of child abuse, awareness by offering disability related neglect and endangerment. First STEP brings educational programs and resources locally together medical and mental health providers, and internationally. social services professionals, advocates,  ASUM Student Group: Enjoying Life Sober, and law enforcement and prosecution University of Montana, enjoyinglifesober@ officials. Services include interviews, medical live.com. Contact Crystal Franchuk, (406) evaluations, trauma-informed mental health 880-0036. Facebook: https://www. treatment and/or referrals, advocacy and facebook.com/pages/Enjoying-Lifeother victim services, community education Sober/264032846952199. Enjoying Life and outreach. The founding principles are Sober provides students who are abstaining to see the truth, reduce trauma and promote from alcohol or other substances and/or in healing for victims. Call the First Step recovery an opportunity to meet, socialize, Resource Center to make a referral or for more and engage in drug- and alcohol-free information. activities with others without the pressures of  Gay Men Together. 7-9 p.m., Thursdays, college drinking and substance abuse. WMCC, 127 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 202. 543 2-1-1/First Call For Help. Assists with locating 2224. www.gaymontana.org. food, housing, day care, support groups or other human services. Call 2-1-1 or 549-5555,  Missoula Men’s Chorus. 7-9 p.m., Mondays, WMCC, 127 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 202. 54310 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. 2224. www.gaymontana.org.  Families First. 227 1/2 W. Front St. 721-7690.  Grief Share. Sundays, 3 p.m., FlorenceEmail: info@familiesfirstmontana.com. Carlton Community Church, 20075 Old Website: www.familiesfirstmontana.org. Highway 93 S. Lois Horsens, 273-6871. Families First is a nonprofit organization Website: www.griefshare.org. Email: that exists to strengthen our community by horsensl@msn.com. empowering families with parent education and learning through play. The Families First  Tamarack Grief Resource Center, 516 S. Children’s Museum. Parenting programs, Orange St. 541-8472. Email: info@ 60 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org. Website: www.tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org. Provides stabilizing and compassionate assistance for children, teens, adults and families amid bereavement, loss and life transitions, as well educational opportunities for professionals throughout Montana. Individual and family consultations, parent support and education and professional workshops are available. Youth bereavement groups are scheduled as interest lists fill. Contact Tamarack Grief Resource Center for more information.  Grief Camp, Tamarack Grief Resource Center. 516 S. Orange St. 541-8472. Email: info@ tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org. Website: www.tamarackgriefresourcecenter.org. Specializing in bereavement camps, Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals and families throughout their journey with grief. Camps include: Women’s Rendezvous, May 19-20; A Camp To Remember Flathead Lake, June 14-17; A Camp To Remember Day Camp in Missoula, July TBA; A Camp To Remember Georgetown Lake, Aug. 5-8; Teen Retreat and Teen Camp, dates TBA. Youth bereavement groups are scheduled as interest lists fill. Descriptions of camps can be found on website.  Healing Hearts for Moms. Support group for mothers who have experienced the death of a child. Meets third Monday each month. Call 549-8482 or 273-6627 for details.  La Leche League. Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m., in the basement of the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. Offers a lending library, 24-hour phone help, access to medical and legal assistance and accredited leaders. Home visits available. 493-1813. Email: missoulalll@ gmail.com. Website: www.lllusa.org/web/ MissoulaMT.html. Part of an international organization for pregnant and nursing women that provides current breast-feeding information and support. Babies always welcome. Also on Facebook, LaLeche League of Missoula.  Lambda. Confidential discussion of lesbigaytransgender community’s needs, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., University of Montana, University Center, Montana Rooms, Suite 209. 2435922. Website: www.umt.edu/lambda.  Legal and Medical Advocacy. For women survivors of domestic and sexual violence, who are dealing with the criminal justice system, lawyers, hospitals, etc. YWCA Pathways advocates are available to accompany a woman during any stage of these processes to help and support her. To request an advocate, call 542-1944.  Life Steps Parenting Group. Free support group for teenage mothers that teaches life skills in an encouraging environment. Meets twice a month or by appointment. Child care provided. 549-0406.  Living Art of Montana. 725 W. Alder St., No. 17; mailing address P.O. Box 17303, Missoula, MT 59808. 549-5329. Website:

LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS www.livingartofmontana.org. Living Art of Montana uses the arts and nature to support healing. It is a nonprofit Missoula-based organization. “Creativity for Life” is offered 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. three Saturdays a month year-round. CFL is for anyone facing illness and loss. “Cancer, Courage and Creativity” is an eight-week workshop for people who have or have had cancer and it is offered in the fall and in the spring. To support Living Art’s service programs free of charge to people facing illness and loss, donations can be made through the website or by participating in the annual fundraiser, “The Light Show.” For schedules or more information, call or see website.  Living Forward. Men living with HIV, meets 7-8:30 p.m. every other Wednesday. Call Andrew Laue, 327-9445, for location.  Loan Closet. Wigs, turbans and hats are available for cancer patients free of charge. Service provided by the American Cancer Society. Call 1-800-ACS-2345.  Look Good, Feel Better. A partnership of the American Cancer Society, the Cosmetic, Toiletry, Fragrance Association Foundation and the National Cosmetology Association for cancer patients experiencing appearancerelated side effects of chemotherapy or radiation treatment. The program provides information and hands-on instruction on makeup and skin care and suggestions for using wigs, turbans and scarves. The participants are given makeup kits to use during the session and they can take the leftovers home. The society trains cosmetologists to facilitate group sessions. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 or 1-800-395-LOOK (5665).  Mended Hearts Chapter 324 of Missoula. Headquartered at St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation, 500 W. Broadway. 329- 5824 (select option three to leave a message). Chapter 324 was chartered in 2004 by Mended Hearts Inc. (www.mendedhearts. org), the national organization of heart disease survivors dedicated to inspiring hope in heart disease patients and their families through visiting programs, support group meetings and educational forums. Mended Hearts visitor-volunteers are individuals who have experienced a heart event and are trained and accredited hospital volunteers available to support heart patients and their families. Chapter meetings are open to all and are held at 2 p.m. on the second Monday of the month (September-May) in St. Patrick Hospital’s Broadway Building Conference Center. These meetings feature an informational speaker and provide an opportunity for interaction with other heart patients as well as support. Chapter 324 also publishes a newsletter. Mended Hearts Inc. was founded in 1951 and is affiliated with American College of Cardiology.  Men’s Cancer Support Group. Montana Cancer Center, 500 W. Broadway. 214-9697. Come

and experience a supportive, all-male environment. You might be surprised to find it works for you. Meetings are free and open to those in all phases of testing, treatment and follow-up. Lunchtime group runs are at 12:151:45 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at Montana Cancer Center.  Missoula AIDS Council. 500 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula, 59802. 543-4770. Provides prevention, education and support for those infected and affected by HIV.  Missoula Five Valley Ostomy Association. Information and support group for people with ostomies (urostomy, ileostomy, colostomy) or candidates for ostomies and their families. Call 329-5782 or visit St. Patrick Hospital library for information.  Missoula Birth Network, promotes physical and emotional well-being of families during prepregnancy, pregnancy, birth and postpartum through education, support and integration of existing disciplines and services. Call 251-4821.  Montanaworks. 1610 S. Third St. W., Suite 105. 829-1610. Provides innovative job placement and self-employment services for people with disabilities.  Multiple Sclerosis Support Groups: Missoula MS Support Group, meets second Saturday of each month, 10 a.m.-noon, Community Medical Center, Rehabilitation Conference Room. Call 721-3826 or 721-9877. Bitter Root Valley Multiple Sclerosis Support Group. Call LaRoy Williamson, 360-1117.  Narconon. Need help with drug addiction? Call 1-800-556-8885.  Narcotics Anonymous Missoula and the surrounding area. Twelve-step contact numbers: Ken, 240-0099; Jenn, 544-4784; Jim, 880-6954; or Jenea, 207-9640. Hot line: 1-800-990-6262. Website: www. namontana.com. For meeting times and days call or visit the website.  National Osteoporosis Foundation Greater Missoula Area Support Group. Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Contact Linda Hightower, 327-4205.  Nicotine Anonymous. Meets 6-7 p.m. daily at Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St.  Overeaters Anonymous Missoula. Monday: 5:30 p.m., St. Patrick Hospital, level one, Conference Room D. Wednesday: noon, University of Montana, University Center, Room 222. Thursday: 5:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. Friday: noon-1 p.m., St. Patrick Hospital, Conference Room C. Brown bag lunch OK. Call 721-7354.  Overeaters Anonymous, elsewhere. Wednesday: 10 a.m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 203 Main St., Stevensville. Call 777-7160. Thursday: 7 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, Condon; 7:30 p.m., 107 Mill St., Thompson

Falls. Saturday: 10 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1220 W. Main St., Hamilton. Call 777-7160.  Parents Let’s Unite for Kids (PLUK). See listing in Disabled section for details. Call 1-800222-PLUK or Mary Hall at 327-4645.  Parenting Programs of Families First. 815 E. Front St., Suite 3. www.familiesfirstmontana. org. Facilitated support groups provide an opportunity to share support with parents facing the same issues. Groups start throughout the year based on demand: New Moms, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, Mothering Through Divorce, Step-parenting and Single Parenting. Call 721-7690 to sign up. Fees vary (special fee arrangements available).  Parents Support Group. A self-help support group for parents struggling with raising their children. In weekly meetings, parents learn to deal constructively with their emotions while also gaining effective discipline, communication and anger-management skills. No fees; free child care for children under 12. Contact the Parenting Place, 1644 S. Eighth St. W. 728-KIDS (5437). Website: www.parentingplace.net.  Parkinson’s Disease Support Group. Monthly program. Meets 1-3 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month September to May at the Montana First Credit Union on North Reserve Street. Call 543-3760 or 829-8843.  Phoenix. A University of Montana group working to support nontraditional students. Offers assistance on making the transition to college life by putting students in contact with those who can help with course selection, advising, financial aid and problem solving. Call 243-4155.  P-Flag (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Including bisexual, transgender and two-spirit persons. Support, education, advocacy regular monthly meetings. Website: www.pflag.org.  Pregnancy Counseling, Decision-making counseling available to women and/or couples facing an unplanned pregnancy. Free counseling, information and support. Call Lutheran Social Services of Montana, 5490147 or 1-800-497-4341.  Puzzle Club Brain Injury Support Group. Meets Saturdays, no-host breakfast, 9 a.m., Jokers Wild, 4829 N. Reserve St. Contact Jim Mickelson, mickeys12@q.com or 544-6629. The Puzzle Club is made up of individuals who have suffered a brain injury and their friends, spouses, caregivers and significant others. The intent is to bring a group of survivors together to share successes and failures in an atmosphere where others understand the game of life we are playing is like a “puzzle.”  Quit for Life Smoking Cessation. St. Patrick Hospital Providence Center. 329-5740. A four-class program offered monthly. Classes are offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Fee is $40, which includes a UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 61

LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS two-week supply of nicotine patches or gum.  St. Patrick House. 501 W. Alder St. 541-2828. Website: www.stpatsfoundation.org. The  Reach to Recovery. An American Cancer mission is to provide compassionate shelter Society program designed to help people cope to patients and their families in times of with their breast cancer experience. Reach to crisis. Staff and volunteers at this hospitality Recovery volunteers are trained breast cancer house give out-of-town guests stability, survivors who visit with newly diagnosed encouragement and support during times of patients. The volunteers offer support to the uncertainty. The beautiful, 15-bedroom house patient at any point in their experience with is truly “a place like home,” conveniently breast cancer. Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for more located one block north of St. Patrick Hospital information. and Health Sciences Center and rooms are an  Road to Recovery (American Cancer Society). affordable $25 a night. No smoking, alcohol or Volunteer drivers donate their time and pets. Medical referral required. gasoline mileage to transport cancer patients  Sanders County Coalition for Families. to and from life-saving cancer treatments. Women’s support and education group Call 1-800-ACS-2345 for more information. includes domestic violence, sexual abuse,  Recovery International/RI Discovery. Website: co-dependency, self-esteem building, www.lowselfhelpsystems.org. Meetings relationships, self-care, boundaries, art are for anyone living with emotional expression, expressing feelings. Meets 2 difficulty looking for a safe place to learn p.m. every other Wednesday at Noxon and practice techniques to improve mental Senior Center. Call 827-3218 for dates and health. Participants learn practical tools to information. get through the day in spite of symptoms,  Senior Help Line & Resource Center, a program difficult events or behavior of others. of Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Weekly peer-led self-help meetings, as well Ave. 728-7682, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondayas telephone and online forums follow the Friday. A free information and assistance system of cognitive behavioral trainings service for older adults, their family and developed by neuropsychiatrist Abraham friends. Confidential service helps callers find Low. The meetings are highly structured in resources to fit their needs. such a way that stories and group comments advance all participants toward calm, realistic  Sexual Assault and Rape. Support is available personal growth. Meeting attendance can 24 hours a day by calling 542-1944 or 1-800stand alone or complement counseling and 483-7858. Advocates can provide information 12-step programs. Missoula Public Library, on your rights and options and support small meeting room, 1 p.m., Saturdays, 301 E. through your healing process. Walk-in hours Main St., 825-3063. Western Montana Mental are noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at YWCA Health, Riverhouse (door to right of gazebo), Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway. large meeting room, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.,  Sex Addicts Anonymous. For the latest Sex 1315 Wyoming St., 825-3063. Addicts Anonymous meeting list visit www.  Recovering Couples Anonymous. Twelvesaa-recovery.org, call the Missoula hot line step program for couples promoting at 241-4005 or email MissoulaBetterway@ caring, communication and intimacy in yahoo.com. SAA is a 12-step fellowship of relationships. Meets 5:15-6:15 p.m. Monday. men and women who share our experience, Call 549-6303. strength and hope with each other for the purpose of finding freedom from addictive  Reformers Unanimous. A Christ-centered sexual behavior and helping others recover addiction program. Meets 7-9 p.m. Friday, from sex addiction. 5425 Gharrett St. Call 327-7428 or 240-2897. Nursery care available.  Stroke Support Group at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 327-4133.  Relationships in Recovery. Center for Monthly meeting for individuals surviving a Integrative Care, 336 W. Spruce St. 721stroke, their families and caregivers. Meets 2860. Steve Zellmer, M.S., LCPC; Melody the fourth Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., Barnes, LCSW, LAC. It can be challenging to at Community Medical Center. Call Marilyn redefine relationships in early recovery. This Eaton-Gaub, 542-8371, or Linda Hightower, group provides a facilitated opportunity to 327-4133. explore pitfalls and opportunities in changing relationships. Call for information.  Suicide Bereavement Support Group. For those who have experienced the death of a loved  SAFE (Supporters of Abuse Free Environment). one by suicide. Group gathers once a year, and Meets 6 p.m. Tuesday. For people more frequently if there is a need. Call group experiencing emotional or physical abuse, facilitator, Gretchen Strohmaier, bereavement 1-3 p.m. Free child care. Call 363-4600 for coordinator, Partners in Home Care, Hospice location. Volunteers needed to facilitate and Palliative Care Services, at 327-3624. children’s support groups of all ages, and child care volunteers.  Teen Support Group. Emphasizing but not limited to substance abuse and chemical  St. Patrick Hospital Stroke Support Group. dependency, 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Boys & Girls Open to stroke survivors, family members Club, 1515 Fariview Ave. 542-3116. and caregivers. Free. Meetings are held at the Providence Center, Room 107, 902 N. Orange  Teen Challenge Montana Outreach Women’s St. 327-3228. Meets 1:30-3:30 p.m. on the Residential Center. 3815 S. Seventh St. W. second Thursday of every month. 543-1912. 62 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

 Therapeutic Water Works Class. Coordinated by St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center’s Wellness Center, 500 W. Broadway. 329-5895. Water Works classes are for people who have completed physical therapy, but wish to continue to build strength and endurance. There are three Water Works classes. Each class is held every Monday and Thursday. Class schedule: Water Works 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m.; Water Works 2, 2:303:30 p.m.; Water Works 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Physician release is required. Class fee is $30 for eight classes. Class size is limited to six participants. For more information, call 329-5895.  TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). TOPS is the oldest weight-loss support group, founded in 1948. It is nonprofit and non-commercial, so annual dues are a reasonable $28 a year. Chapters also have weekly low-cost dues. Contact Deb Pier at nutz4stamps@yahoo. com. TOPS, Missoula County: Mondays, No. 177, 6:30 p.m., Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2512 Sunset Lane. Tuesdays, 9 a.m., First Christian Church, 2701 S. Russell St. Thursdays, 9:30 a.m., Mission Bible Church, Montana Highway 83, Seeley Lake.  TOPS Elsewhere: Monday, 5 p.m., Elmo Fitness Center, Elmo. Tuesday, 5 p.m., Montana State Offices, Thompson Falls. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., Mission Valley United Methodist Church, Charlo. Wednesday, 4 p.m., 82 Silverberry St., Hamilton. Wednesday, 5 p.m., Hot Springs Fitness, Hot Springs. Thursday, 8 a.m., Baptist Community Church, Stevensville. Thursday, 9 a.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, Ronan. Thursday, 5:30 p.m., First Security Bank, Plains. Thursday, 5:45 p.m., First Baptist Church, Hamilton. Friday, 11:15 a.m., Plains Church of God, Plains. Friday, 9:30 a.m., Community Congregational Church, Thompson Falls.  12 Steps For Christians. Meets 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at New Life Christian Center, lower level, bookstore entrance, 1414 Second St. W., Polson. Call 883-2065.  Transformations. A support group for women who have experienced sexual assault or rape. Call Bridget Hanna at 543-6691 for more information.  Transgender Therapy. Call for information, 243-2367.  University of Montana Women’s Center. Provides education and awareness of women’s issues and referrals for domestic violence, gay and lesbian issues, psychological support, eating disorders and reproductive health. Office hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m., UM, 210 University Center Lounge. Call

LIVING IN MISSOULA SUPPORT GROUPS 243-4153.  Western Montana Community Center, 127 N. Higgins Ave. Suite 202. 543-2224. Website: www.gaymontana.org. The nonprofit WMCC celebrates its 11th year of providing resources, networking, events and community for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex community and their straight allies. WNCC publishes Out Words, the state’s LGBT newspaper and maintains www. gaymontana.org which lists events around the state. Community center is open MondayFriday.  Winds of Change Mental Health Center, 2811 Latimer St.; mailing address 2120 S. Reserve St. 721-2038. Kay and Hank Jennings, owners. Winds of Change employs eight virtues toward developing and improving integrated, holistic, evidence-based services that empower the individual’s hope and responsibility in their recovery. Services include community-based psychiatric and rehabilitation services, case management, therapy groups, a Recovery Mall, group homes, a 24-hour crisis line, and KITE program. The KITE program focuses on knowledge (helping clients obtain their GED, enrollment in trade schools and college, tribal programs and Job Corps), involvement (providing volunteer opportunities in the community and the Recovery Mall group events), training (obtaining learner’s permit for driving and driver’s licenses, job coaching and supported employment) and employment (one-on-one support when starting a job, including resume writing and employment skills training).  Women’s Domestic Violence Support Group. Offered by Sanders County Coalition for Families. Hot Springs, 1-2:30 p.m. every first and third Monday; Plains, 6-7:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday; Thompson Falls, 5:30-7 p.m. every first and third Tuesday; Noxon, 2-3:30 p.m. every second and fourth Wednesday. Call 1-800-265-0415 for location and more information.  Word of Hope. Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats. 721-0115. Offers spiritual help for anyone who is suffering from post-abortion syndrome, regardless of whether the abortion experience was recent or decades ago. Services are free and confidential, and include one-on-one caregiving and Bible study, as well as group sessions.  WOW (Widows/Widowers on Wheels). Meets at 4 p.m. on the third Sunday of each month for lunch at the Holiday Inn Downtown at the Park. A chance to meet new friends in similar circumstances. Call Mick Kron at 251-5902 or Bev Williams at 543-4442.  Young Persons Alcoholics Anonymous. Meets 7-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Ark, 532 University Ave. (O/NS).  YWCA offers: Ada’s Place Transitional Housing. This 18-month independent living program promotes growth and self-sufficiency among homeless

single women with or without children. The program offers housing on a sliding fee scale, case management services, counseling and life skills classes. To apply, contact Patty Murphy at 543-6691 or visit www. ywcaofmissoula.org. Circle of Peace. Children and teen support groups offer age-appropriate activities and conversations to help children through age 18 heal from experiencing or witnessing family violence. Gateway Assessment Center. A short-term assessment, referral and support services program located at the Salvation Army (239 W. Broadway) and administered by the YWCA. Offers YWCA case management, help with transportation and one- to three-night motel vouchers for individuals and families not currently residing in other emergency housing programs. Pathways. Offers services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. These services include a 24-hour crisis line at 542-1944 or 1-800-483-7858, rape advocacy, a confidential shelter facility, closed and open support groups, children’s programs, walk-in hours (noon-4 p.m. Monday-Friday), support to family and friends, a lending library, and community education.

Worship Assembly of God  Christian Life Center. 3801 Russell St. 5420353. www.clc-missoula.org.  New Life Worship Center. 1714 Reserve St. S. 549-2141.  Midtown Church. 1750 South Ave. W. 8299900. www.midtownag.org.

Bahai  Bahai Center. 829-9538. www.bahaifaith.net.

Baptist  Bethel Baptist Church (North American Baptist Conference). 1601 S. Sixth St. W. 721-2780. www.bethelbaptistmt.com.  Convergence Ministries (also known as e3). 3018 South Ave. W., Missoula, 830-3168. www.e3missoula.com.  Cross Point Community Church (SBC). 7500 Mullan Road. 728-4910.  Emmanuel Baptist Church (General Association of Regular Baptist Churches). 4907 Blue Mountain Road. 251-6874.  Faith Baptist Church (Independent). 2853 Briggs St. 251-2796.  First Baptist Church (American Baptist Churches). 308 W. Pine St. 549-4555. www. fbcmissoula.org.  The Journey Christian Fellowship, 345 S. Fifth St. W. TheJourneyMissoula.org.  Lighthouse Baptist (Independent Fundamental Baptist). 5425 Gharrett St. 327-7428.  Missoula Landmark Missionary Baptist

(Independent Landmark Baptist). Meeting at Best Inn Conference Center, 3803 Brooks St. 546-2172 .  Meadow View Community Church. 3821 Stephens Ave. 549-3350. www. meadowviewchurch.net.  Open Door Baptist Church (Independent). 135 Knowles St. 728-5562. www.odbmissoula. com.  Outdoorsmen Church (Southern Baptist). West Missoula campus, 12208 Pulp Mill Road, Missoula, 626-4168, info@ outdoorsmenchurch.com. Bitterroot Campus, 3554 Holly Lane, Stevensville, 3605800, bitterroot@outdoorsmenchurch.com, www.outdoorsmenchurch.com.  Rocky Mountain Fellowship. Meeting at 345 S. Fifth St. W. 251-8181.

Buddhist  Open Way Mindfulness Center. (Zen Buddhist community in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.) 702 Brooks St. 549-9005.  Osel Shen Phen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center. 441 Woodworth Ave. 543-2207. www.fpmtosel.org.

Catholic  Blessed Trinity. 1475 Eaton St. 721-2405.  Christ the King Parish, the home of Catholic Campus Ministry. 1400 Gerald Ave. 728-3845.  The Living Water Catholic Church. P.O. Box 995, 152 SOS Road, Seeley Lake. 677-2688.  St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Bonner, Seeley Lake and Condon. 258-6815.  St. Anthony Parish. 217 Tremont St. 543-3129.  St. Francis of Assisi Church. 411 S. Fifth St., Hamilton. 363-1385.  St. Francis Xavier Church. 420 W. Pine St. 542-0321.  St. John the Baptist Church. Frenchtown. 6264492. Includes St. Albert the Great Church, Alberton, and St. Mary Queen of Heaven Church, Superior.  St. Mary’s. 333 Charlos St., Stevensville. 777-5257.  St. Joseph’s. 224 Linder St., Florence. 7775257.  Secular Franciscan Order St. Anthony Fraternity, a religious order for all practicing Roman Catholics to follow the gospels of Jesus Christ in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi. Meets second Saturday of the month, 9:30 a.m., Loyola Chapel (behind St. Anthony’s Church); monthly meeting follows at Knights of Columbus. Joe Korona, 5494239 or joekjazz@bresnan.net.  Spirit of Christ Catholic Mission. 5475 Farm Lane Road, Lolo. 273-2748.

Catholic alternative  Spirit of Peace Community. 506 Toole Ave. 549-3324.

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LIVING IN MISSOULA WORSHIP Traditional Catholic  The Holy Shroud Church, 204 Clyde St., East Missoula. 728-5886.  The Holy Shroud Mission. 24150 Frontage Road, Huson. 626-4300.  Our Lady of the Bitterroot Catholic Chapel. Fourth and B streets, Victor. 642-9528.

Christian  The King’s Christian Church. 9830 Valley Grove Drive, Lolo. 273-0682.

Employment Service Center, 3201 Bancroft Ave., 728-3137. Family History Center, 3201 Bancroft Ave., 5436148. Facilities Management, 6200 Industrial Road, 543-7535. Bishop’s Storehouse & Cannery, 6200 Industrial Road, 721-6914.

Community  Garden City Church. 1100 S. Higgins Ave. 5422455. www.gardencitychurch.org.

Christian and Missionary Alliance

Disciples of Christ

 Missoula Alliance Church. 100 E. Foss Court. 251-3983. www.macmissoula.com.  Discovery Alliance Church. 5475 Trumpeter Way. 728-2754. www. discoveryalliancechurch.org.

Eastern Orthodox (Greek Orthodox Diocese)

Christian Science  First Church of Christ, Scientist. Christian Science Reading Room and Church. 509 S.W. Higgins Ave. 549-2986.

 First Christian Church. 2701 S. Russell St. 5497221.

 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 301 S. Sixth St. W. 543-0792. fr.waltersmith@gmail. com

Episcopal

Church of Christ

 Holy Spirit Parish. 130 S. Sixth St. E. 542-2167. www.holyspiritparishmt.org.

 Missoula Valley Church. 1528 S. Higgins Ave. 549-1744. www.missoulavalleychurch.com.

Evangelical

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missoula Stake, 3201 Bancroft St. Foyer, 7280506. Stake President’s Study, 543-4070. Missoula First Ward, 543-0506. Missoula Fourth Ward, 728-0480. South Avenue Chapel, 3050 South Avenue W., 721-4726. Missoula Second Ward, 549-1846. Missoula Third Ward, 728-0563. LDS Institute of Religion, 515 McLeod Ave., 5496343. University Ward, 51 5 McLeod Ave., 549-7265. Superior Branch, 12 Moats Lane, (406) 822-4758. Ronan Ward, 700 Fourth S.E. Ave., (406) 2883385. St. Ignatius Ward, Flathead and Main Streets, 676-2334. Clinton Branch, Highway 10 East, 825-3200. Seeley Lake Branch, 300 Redwood Road, (406) 677-2575. Drummond Branch, 6197 Highway, (406) 2883385. Frenchtown Ward, 16605 Mill Creek Road. 6264641. Stevensville Stake, 100 Middle Burnt Fork Road, 777-5018. Stake President’s Study, 777-5793. Stevensville First Ward, 777-6941 . Stevensville Second Ward, 777-6941. Hamilton Ward, 801 Pine St., 363-5617. Corvallis Ward, 957 Eastside Highway, 9614053. Darby Ward, 107 Tin Cup Road, 821-3220. Lolo Ward, 6501 Mormon Creek Road, 273-0282.

 SHEC. 1919 North Ave. W. 327-SHEC. www. shec.net.  Faith Evangelical Free Church. 2200 S. 10th St. W. 728-3966.

Faith and Healing  Millennium Christian Center. Meets Sundays, 9:30 a.m., Thunderbird Motel, 1009 E. Broadway. 728-4850. www. millenniumchristiancenter.org.

Methodist  First United Methodist Church. 300 E. Main St. 549-6118. www.missoulafumc.org.  Grace United Methodist Church. South 10th West and Garfield streets. 549-3855. www. gbgm-umc.org/grace1umc.

Nazarene  Missoula First Church of the Nazarene. 2339 26th Ave. 728-2993.

Nondenominational

Four Square  New Hope Christian Fellowship. 336 Livingston Ave. 721-7717. www.newhopemissoula.com.  Christian Assembly Foursquare Church. 1001 Cleveland St. 721-6884.

Interdenominational  Calvary Community Church. 2870 St. Michael Drive. 251-5720.

Jehovah’s Witnesses  Jehovah’s Witnesses. Kingdom Hall, 1115 S. Reserve St. 542-0836.

Jewish  Har Shalom. 3035 S. Russell St. 549-9595. www.har-shalom.org.

Jewish-Messianic  Beth Tephila. 273-0070. www.bethtephila. org.

Lutheran

 Atonement Lutheran Church (ELCA). 2205 34th St. 549-7792. www.atonemsla.org.  Faith Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). Montana Highway 83, Condon. 754-2324.  First Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). 2808 South Ave. W. 549-3311. www.flcmissoula. org.  Holy Cross Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). Locust Lane (Airport Road), Seeley Lake. 677-2281.  Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA). 830 South Ave. W. 549-0736. www. imluchurch.org.  Jocko Valley Lutheran Church. 17926 U.S. Highway 93, Arlee. 726-3305.  Messiah Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod). 3718 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-9222.  Mount Zion Lutheran Church (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod). 402 Strand Ave. 543-8222. www.mountzionmissoula.org.  Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (ELCA). 8985 Highway 200 E., Bonner. 258-6245.  St. Paul Lutheran Church (ELCA). 202 Brooks St. 549-4141. www.stpaulmissoula.org.  Prince of Peace Lutheran (ELCA). 2512 Sunset Lane. 549-4042.  Valley of Christ Lutheran Church. 16200 Frontage Road, Frenchtown. 626-4606.

 Christ Church Missoula, meets at Convergence Ministries, 3020 South Ave. W. 493-0957. www.christchurchmissoula.com.  Clark Fork City Church. 2811 Latimer St. 7217804. www.clarkforkcitychurch.org.  River of Life, meets 6 p.m. Saturdays, 4007 Highway 200, East Missoula. www. eastmissoula.net.  Clinton Community Church. Meets at the Clinton Community Center. Pastor Rick Robinson, Drummond, 288-3348.  Elevate Church, 4907 Blue Mountain Road. 251-6874. www.elevatechurchmt.org.  The Lion’s Den, 1900 W. Broadway. 552.4777. www.lionsdenministries.com.  Lolo Community Church. Lewis and Clark Drive in Lolo. 273-6367. www. lolocommunitychurch.org.  Missoula Bible Church (RHEMA affiliate). 4455 W. Broadway. 543-3441. www. missoulabiblechurch.org.  Missoula Gospel Assembly. 201 S. Third St. W. 543-8144.  Salvation Army, 339 W. Broadway. 549-0710.

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LIVING IN MISSOULA WORSHIP Orthodox  Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. 301 S. Sixth St. W. 543-

0792. A missionary parish of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (Denver Metropolis).

Pentecostal Church of God  Faith Chapel. P.O. Box 243, Montana Highway 83, Seeley Lake, 59868. 677-2220.

Presbyterian  First Presbyterian Church (USA). 201 S. Fifth St. W. 549-5144. www. fpcmissoula.org.  Garden City Presbyterian Church (Orthodox). 2345 S. Seventh St. W.  Mountain Lakes Presbyterian Church. 3292 Highway 83 N., Seeley Lake. 677-3575.

Religious Society of Friends  Missoula Friends Meeting (Quakers). 1861 S. 12th St. W. 549-6276. Search Missoula Friends Meeting on the Web.

Seventh-day Adventist  Seventh-day Adventist Church. 800 South Ave. W. 543-3425.

Unitarian  Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Missoula. 102 McLeod Ave. 5499697. www.uuf-msla.org.

United Church of Christ  University Congregational, United Church of Christ. 405 University Ave. 543-6952. www.uccmsla.org.

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Unity  Unity Church of Missoula. 546 South Ave. W. 728-0187.

Vineyard  Missoula Vineyard Church. Meets at City Life Center, 1515 Fairview Ave. 396-0204. www.missoulavineyardchurch.com.

Organizations  BCM International Inc. Nancy Lawrence, 1818 Howell St. 549-9383. A missions organization.  Big Sky Mind offers meditation classes and retreats at 102 Mcleod. All are welcome for a weekly introductory class in Buddhism and meditation on Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m. Taught by Tibetan Buddhist Lama David Curtis, the class is fun and informational, and no prior experience is necessary. For more inf ormation, call Big Sky Minds’ parent non-profit, The Tibetan Language Institute, 961-5131.  Community Church Ministries. Nondenominational. Serves adults in assisted living homes. Also serves adults with disabilities, 2 p.m., Wednesdays, Opportunity Resources. Call if interested in a service. Susie or Ray Risho, 549-0752.  A Course in Miracles. Meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. at Unity Church of Missoula, 546 South Ave. W. Call Linda or Tom Andrus for information, 549-7860 (evenings).  Emmaus Campus Ministry is an open-minded group for University of Montana students and young adults who see faith as a journey of questions, actions and relationships rather than a rigid set of beliefs. This empowering partnership of Lutheran (ELCA), Episcopalian and United Church of Christ churches holds weekly worship services, Sunday night dinners and discussions, retreats, trips and is active in social justice. Located directly across from the University of Montana at 538 University Ave. (The Ark). Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, contact Pastor John Lund at 396-4974 or the office at 549-7821. www.ecmum.org.  Family Promise of Missoula. P.O. Box 5882, Missoula, MT 59806. Phone (406) 351-3318. Website: www.familypromisemissoula.org; email: info@familypromisemissoula.org. Contact Sister Mary Jo Quinn, SCL, Public Relations Committee Chair. Family Promise of Missoula is a partnership of religious congregations within our Missoula community helping families who are facing homelessness. Participation in this network brings the faith community together to help families regain housing, independence and dignity. Projected opening date for the Missoula network is April 15, 2012.  The Gideons International. A Christian business and professional men’s association. P.O. Box 3444, Missoula. 728-5801. www.gideons.org.  Campus Life, City Life Center. 1515 Fairview Ave. 532-1556. High school and middle school clubs, events, camps. Drug abuse and peer counseling.  Missoula Area Parish Nurses and Health Ministers, 1400 Gerald Ave. Missoula, MT 59801. 728-3845, Ext. 227. parishnursing@ christthekingccm.org. Coordinator of the Missoula Area: Ann Schellinger, R.N., parish nurse. A parish nurse is a registered nurse committed to the healing mission of the church working to help congregational members find support in crisis or with day-to-day struggles. A health minister is a lay person who is also interested in health care in their faith community.  Missoula Christian Network. David Larson, City Life Center, 1515 Fairview Ave. 532-1590. www.missoulachristian.net.  Missoula Ministerial Association. The Rev. Barry Padget, president, barryumc@yahoo.com; the Rev. Dan Dixson, vice president, dixson@ partnerhsinhomecare.org.; the Rev. Paul Armstrong, secretary, Revpearmy@aol.com.  Presbyterian Campus Ministry. First Presbyterian Church (USA). 201 S. Fifth St. W. 549-5144.  Rocky Mountain Bible Mission. P.O. Box 845, Lolo. 273-3303. Serves rural communities of western Montana. Provides help to rural churches and workers with youth camps and activities, vacation Bible schools, campus ministries, pulpit searches and work among American Indians.  Salvation Army. 339 W. Broadway. 549-0710.

The CaTholiC CommuniTy liTurgiCal CelebraTions of The word & euCharisT saTurday sunday

BLESSED TRINITY- Catholic Community 1475 Eaton 721-2405 Reconciliation Sat 4:00pm

5:00pm

10:00am

5:15pm 1400 Gerald 728-3845 Reconciliation Sat 4:30pm Mon & Thur Mass 12:10pm Wed 12:10pm Mass on Campus

9:00am 11:15am 7:00pm

CHRIST THE KING

Home of Catholic Campus Ministry

ST. ANN

Bonner 258-6815 Seeley Lake Condon

ST. ANTHONY

217 Tremont 543-3129 Reconciliation Sat. 4:00pm

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER 420 W. Pine 542-0321 Reconciliation Sat 3:30pm Daily Mass 8:00am

9:00am 4:30pm 1:00pm 5:00pm

8:30am 11:00am

5:00pm

8:00am 10:00am 6:00pm

SPIRIT OF CHRIST Lolo 273-2748

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Frenchtown 626-4492 Traditional Latin Mass 1st Sunday

8:00am 9:30am 12:00pm

Missions of St. John the Baptist

Har

Shalom

Welcome Home. 3035 S. Russell, Missoula, MT 59807 www.har-shalom.org • 549-9595

Laurie Franklin,student rabbi • info@har-shalom.org

ATONEMENT

LUTHERAN CHURCH

2808 South Ave. West • 549-3311 www.flcmissoula.org

Pastor David Renfro SMP Pastor Mark Christensen 8:30 and 11:00 am Sunday Worship

336 Livingston Ave • 721-7717

273-0070 • bethtephila.org

ELCA Renew

Rejoice

830 South Ave W 549-0736 • ELCA Pastor Aprille Jordan

Sunday Services 9 am Contemporary 11:00 am Traditional Learning Hour 10:10 am (Sept-May) Weekday Preschool (3-5 yrs Sept-May) imluchurch.org

MESSIAH LUTHERAN LCMS 3718 Rattlesnake • 549-9222

Pastor David Hasselbrook Regular Schedule (Labor Day to Memorial Day)

9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service

11897 Lewis & Clark Dr. (one block east of Post Office) Sunday School - 9:30 Fellowship - 10:15 Worship Service - 10:45 273-6367 www.lolocommunitychurch.org

Reach Out

FIRST LUTHERAN LCMS & CLASSICAL SCHooL

Sunday Service: 10am

A Messianic Jewish Congregation

WELS • Pastor Justin Cloute • 543-8222 www.mountzionmissoula.org

Preschool available M-F

phone 549-7792 or see www.atonemsla.org

9:45 am

Beth Tephila

Worship 10 a.m.

www.stpaulmissoula.org 202 BROOKS 549-4141 8:30 & 11:00am WORSHIP Education for all ages 9:45am Monday Evening Worship 6:30pm

Sunday School & Bible Class

Nursery/Children's Ministry

Encountering God together in growth and service

402 Strand Ave.

ELCA • 2205 34th St. W All are Welcome 8:00 am Worship 9:15 am Education Hour 10:30 am Worship

Alberton 5:00pm Superior 12:00pm for further information regarding weekly schedules or to learn more about the Catholic faith tradition call one of the local parishes.

www.NewHopeMissoula.com

LoLo Community ChurCh

Missoula Friends Meeting 11 AM - Meeting for Worship Child Care, Handicap Accessible

Corner of 12th & Grant For More Info Call 549-6276

Quakers Seek a World Free of War

open hearts open minds open doors

UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES IN MISSOULA

FIRST UMC

300 East Main St • 549-6118

Sunday Worship 10:30 am Adult Sunday School & Choir 9:00 am Children’s Sunday School during Worship Service

www.missoulafumc.org

GRACE UMC

UNIVERSITY

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 405 University AvenUe • 543-6952 www.uccmsla.org Pastors Peter Shober & Amy Carter

Worship Services 9:00 & 10:30 am

Church School - 10:30 am Nursery available. Office: Tues.-Fri. 9:30am - 4:00pm

1756 S 10th St W • 549-3855

God is Still Speaking

Children’s Sunday School during Worship Service

“I found inner peace, I found Unity.”

Sunday Worship 10:45 am Choir 9:00 am Adult Sunday School 9:30 am

www.gbgm-umc.org/grace1umc For summer hours please call.

Our Congregations welcome all people of any age, gender, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation, economic status, or disability into the full life of their congregations.

Unity Church of Missoula 546 South Ave. W. (406) 728-0187 Sundays: 11 a.m.

Summer Schedule (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship Service Liturgical • Christ-Centered Messiah Preschool 543-4845 ASL messiahlutheran@bresnan.net www.lutheransonline.com/messiahmissoula

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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS Environmental Groups

and the application of the conservation of biological sustainable economic models and  Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, environmental law. 790 E. Beckwith Ave. 542-4190. Website:  Alpine Karst Foundation, 44697 Singing www.leopold.wilderness.net. A federal Creek Lane, Ronan, 59864. Website: www. research program that provides scientific alpinekarst.org. A nonprofit organization leadership in understanding the human and that encourages and assists in the ecological values associated with wilderness preservation of alpine karst, caves and related protection. geomorphologic phenomena. Also promotes  All Against The Haul, P.O. Box 7213, Missoula, expedition caving and study in Montana 59807. (406) 823-0695. Website: www. wildernesses and other remote mountainous allagainstthehaul.org. Email: info@ regions of the world. Organization has an allagainstthehaul.org. Zack Porter. All international advisory board with accredited Against The Haul is a homegrown effort professionals and representatives from 11 working to stop the construction of a different countries. permanent industrial corridor for oversized  Bad Goat Forest Products. Certified Locally loads to the Alberta tar sands through Grown, Sustainably harvested wood Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. products; rough cut boards and beams;  Alliance for the Wild Rockies, P.O. Box 505, sustainable structures; traditional timber Helena, 59624. (406) 459-5936. Email: awr@ framed. Visit www.badgoatgoodwood.com wildrockiesalliance.org. Website: www. or phone 541-2565. wildrockiesalliance.org. Works to secure  Be Bear Aware and Wildlife Stewardship the ecological integrity of the Northern Campaign, P.O. Box 8289, Missoula, 59807. Rockies through citizen empowerment 721-8985. Email: bearinfo@cfwi.org. 70 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

Cooperative effort including community groups, education organizations, outdoor recreation groups, youth groups, hunting, fishing, outfitters and guides organizations and state and federal wildlife and land management agencies and their professional support organizations. The goal is to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, especially with bears, that can result in people and animals being injured or killed. It does this by conducting bear avoidance and wildlife stewardship training workshops and developing and distributing bear-avoidance and wildlife safety and stewardship materials.  Brown Bear Resources Inc., 101 E. Broadway, Suite 605. 549-4896. Website: www. brownbear.org. A nonprofit corporation to promote, protect and enhance the continued existence of the grizzly bear. Free teacher trunks, classroom and public presentations on human-wildlife interactions and correct waste disposal in wildlife areas.  Clark Fork Coalition, 140 S. Fourth St. W.,

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL No. 1; mailing address P.O. Box 7593, Missoula, 59807. 542-0539. The coalition works to restore and protect the Clark Fork River watershed.  Defenders of Wildlife, 140 S. Fourth St. W., No. 1. 549-4103. Website: www.defenders.org. An advocate for wildlife and its habitat nationwide, the organization’s Northern Rockies regional office in Missoula focuses on grizzly bears throughout the Rockies, wolf recovery and prairie conservation issues.  Ecology Project International, 315 S. Fourth St. E. 721-8784. Website: www.ecologyproject.org. Ecology Project International is the only organization that engages youth from the U.S. and Latin America in hands-on collaborative science and conservation projects that protect species and habitat in Costa Rica, Mexico, the Galapagos Islands and Montana’s greater Yellowstone ecosystem, bridging the gap between cultures and empowering the next generation of conservation leaders. We make a difference in the world one student at a time.  Environmental and Recycling Hotline. 1-800-CLEANUP. Website: www. cleanup.org. Provides free information about where to recycle and how to reduce and reuse waste. Call and enter a ZIP code or go to website to learn where to recycle items.  Five Valleys Audubon Society. Birding hot line for unusual sightings: 721-9799. Larry Weeks, 549-5632. Field trips to observe wildlife and monthly programs on wildlife and conservation topics.  Five Valleys Land Trust, 255 W. Front St.; mailing address P.O. Box 8953, Missoula, 59807. 549-0755. Website: www.fvlt.org. Five Valleys is an organization dedicated to protecting and preserving western Montana’s natural legacy – river corridors, wildlife habitat, agricultural lands and scenic open spaces.  Footloose Montana, P.O. Box 8884, Florence, 59833. 274-7878. Website: www.footloosemontana.org. E-mail: info@footloosemontana.org. Anja Heister, executive director. Promotes trap-free public lands for people, pets and wildlife. It offers educational and pet safety workshops across Montana with hands-on training for safely releasing your pet from a trap.  Friends of Lolo Peak, P.O. Box 7444, Missoula, 59807. Website: www.lolopk.org. Email: lolopeak@yahoo.com. Local residents and businesses, hikers, hunters, anglers and skiers dedicated to protecting the outstanding natural integrity, scenic values and traditional uses of the Lolo Peak area for future generations.  Future Agricultural Resources for Montana. P.O. Box 2552, Missoula, 59806. 370-0375. www.farmmontana.org. Founded in 2010, FARM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit directed by a volunteer board of directors with the goal of teaching the importance of local sustainable agriculture and the permanent preservation of agricultural lands for future generations in Montana communities.  GlobalWarmingSolution.org. A Missoula-based national organization focused on federal policy. The organization’s mission is to bring about a timely and effective solution to global warming. Active volunteer program in Missoula.  Grant Creek Trails Association, Inc., promotes and raises funds for the Grant Creek Trail that is scheduled for construction in 2012. The trail is planned to be an 8-foot-wide, paved multi-use trail running parallel to but separated from Grant Creek Road. When complete, the 3.3mile trail will connect existing trails near Interstate 90 to Snowbowl Road. GCTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. P.O. Box 16358, Missoula, MT 59808-6358. For more information or to contribute online, visit www. grantcreektrails.org or like "Grant Creek Trail Project" on Facebook (www.facebook.com/gctrail).  Great Bear Foundation, 802 E. Front St. 829-9378. Fax: 829-9379. E-mail: gbf@greatbear.org. Website: www.greatbear.org. Charles Jonkel, president. Dedicated to helping all eight species of the world’s bears. Publishes a quarterly publication, “Bear News.” Conducts school programs and makes presentations to other groups.  Great Burn Study Group, 1434 Jackson St. 240-9901. Website: greatburnstudygroup.org. E-mail: thegreatburn@yahoo.com. Nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to achieving wilderness designation for the

proposed Great Burn Wilderness and to conserving the wild and remote character of the northern Bitterroot Mountains in western Montana and northern Idaho.  GUTS! (Girls Using Their Strengths). Website: www.ywcaofmissoula. org/?q=node/6; email, jeuell@ywcaofmissoula.org. Jennifer Euell, 543-6691. GUTS! is the girls’ leadership project of YWCA Missoula. Through after-school groups, community service projects and summer outdoor wilderness adventures, GUTS! helps girls ages 9-18 build selfesteem, discover their unique strengths and develop as leaders.  Ice Age Floods Institute-Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter, P.O. Box 3244, Missoula, 59806-3244. Website: www.iafi.org. The IAFI is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that is committed to the recognition and presentation of science-based information regarding Glacial Lake Missoula and its associated flood outbursts. The Glacial Lake Missoula Chapter is one of 10 IAFI chapters in the Pacific Northwest whose activities include scientific lectures and field trips. Consult the website for contact and meeting information.  International Wildlife Film Festival and Media Center. Roxy Theater, 718 S. Higgins Ave. 728-9380. Website: www.wildlifefilms.org. The International Wildlife Film Festival and CINE Cultural and Environmental Film Festival are part of a year-round media center devoted to wildlife and natural history programming.  Keep Montana Green. Forestry Division, 2705 Spurgin Road. Pat Cross, executive director, 542-4251. A fire-prevention organization devoted to stopping rangeland and forest fires. The annual meeting is in April.  Lolo Watershed Group, P.O. Box 1354, Lolo MT 59847. Website: www. lolowatershed.org. Contact Bobbie Bartlette, president, 273-0652; email: lolotrailbritts@bresnan.net. The Lolo Watershed Group (LWG) is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to understand and conserve the unique characteristics of the Lolo Creek watershed, including its wildlife, fisheries, scenic and rural character, local agriculture, and recreational opportunities while supporting private property and water rights. Projects include water quantity, water quality, weeds and wildlife issues. The LWG is currently developing a restoration plan for the watershed and is seeking volunteers for onthe-ground stewardship projects as well as for its board of directors and Technical Advisory board.  Missoula Institute for Sustainable Transportation, 91 Campus Drive. P.O. 1412, Missoula, 59801. 880-6834. E-mail: mist@strans.org. Bob Giordano, executive director. MIST works to build transportation that is safe, equitable and environmentally sound. This takes shape in connecting walkways and bikeways, increasing transit, bringing back passenger rail and raising awareness of transportation issues and impacts. MIST researches, designs and collaborates on a local and regional level to make a more sustainable community.  Missoula Urban Demonstration Project, 629 Phillips St. 721-7513. Email: info@mudproject.org. Website: www.mudproject.org. Ann Quirk. The MUD Project exists to create a replicable model of sustainable living through education, demonstration and celebration in the Missoula community. MUD provides Missoulians of all ages the tools for sustainable living through its Backyard Sustainability Workshops, Tool Library, Truck Share, Youth Education Program (YEP!) and Sustainable Living Demonstration Site.  Montana Forest Stewardship Program. Contact Cindy Bertek, Forest Stewardship Coordinator, MSU Extension Forestry, 32 Campus Drive MS 0606, College of Forestry, Missoula MT 59812-0606, phone 243-4706; Fax 243-4715; Email: cindy.bertek@cfc.umt.edu; Website: http://www.msuextension.org/forestry. Montana Forest Stewardship is a federally funded program to educate non-industrial private forest landowners (1-10,000 acres) in managing their forests and conserving their natural resources. Five workshops annually provide intense, practical, hands-on, applied skills, information and resources to participants. Costs are minimal. Ongoing educational opportunities and professional support are provided to "graduates."  Montana Forest Owners Association, P.O. Box 17126, Missoula, 59808. 370-3069. Website: www.forestsmontana.com. Email: info@ UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 71

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL forestsmontana.com. Nonprofit organization now and for future generations. directed by a voluntary board of non National Forest Foundation. Fort Missoula, industrial private forest landowners. The Building 27, Suite 3. 542-2805. Email: association is dedicated to empowering fofcomments@natlforests.org. Website: landowners with the ability to help decide www.natlforests.org. A nonprofit partner the future of our private forest resources. of the U.S. Forest Service, the NFF engages Individuals, companies and natural resource Americans in the conservation and professionals are encouraged to join. stewardship of the 192-million-acre national  Montana Native Plant Society, P.O. Box 8783, forest system. Missoula, 59807-8783. Meets monthly from  National Wildlife Federation’s Northern September to May on the second Thursday Rockies Natural Resource Center, 240 N. of the month. Meeting places and times are Higgins Ave., No. 2. 721-6705. Fax: 721announced in the Missoulian. 6705. Email: scaggs@nwf.org. Mission is  Montana Public Interest Research Group, to inspire Americans to protect wildlife for University of Montana, 360 Corbin Hall. 243our children’s future. Founded in 1936, the 2908. MontPIRG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan NWF has emerged as the nation’s premiere organization that serves as a public-interest grass-roots conservation organization, watchdog and works to educate consumers leading an integrated network of members regarding a clean environment and a more and supporters and 47 affiliated organizations responsible government. throughout the U.S. and its territories. The Northern Rockies regional office works on  Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory St. issues such as grizzly bear reintroduction, 327-0405. Website: www.montananaturalist. wolf recovery, sage grouse conservation and org. A Missoula riverfront attraction and grazing allotment retirements. your base camp for discovery. Get involved by becoming a member, volunteering or  Northwest Connections. (406) 754-3185. participating in quality programs, including E-mail: info@northwestconnections.org. Saturday Discovery Days, Summer Science Website: www.northwestconnections. Day Camps, Clark Fork Watershed Festival, org. A nonprofit organization engaging in RiverFest, traveling Nature Discovery Trunks, community-based projects that assist land KUFM’s award-winning “Field Notes on the managers and private landowners in better Radio” program, and Glacial Lake Missoula understanding, conserving and restoring exhibits. critical habitats and habitat connections in northwest Montana. Conservation projects  Montana Tree Farm System, P.O. Box 17276, include grizzly bear and rare forest carnivore Missoula, 59808-7276. Website: www. monitoring and whitebark pine restoration. mttreefarm.org. Nonprofit organization of These projects form the context for field non-industrial private forest landowners ecology courses accredited by the University sponsored by the American Forest of Montana. Their students team up with Foundation. The organization’s mission is local residents on field projects as the basis for to promote the growing of renewable forest learning about natural history, environmental resources on private lands while protecting issues and community-based conservation. environmental benefits and increasing public Northwest Connections explores new ways to understanding of all benefits of productive integrate local knowledge and conventional forestry. scientific processes in the conservation of  Montana Trout Unlimited, 111 N. Higgins integrates science, community and education Ave., Suite 500. 543-0054. Website: www. to conserve and restore Montana’s rural forest montanatu.org. Email: michael@montanatu. lands working landscapes. The facility is a org. Michael Gibson, outreach director. Works historic Swan Valley homestead. to conserve, protect and restore Montana’s  Raptors of the Rockies. P.O. Box 250, Florence, coldwater fisheries and their watersheds. MT 59833. E-mail: raptors@montana.com.  Montana Water Trust, Website: www. Website: www.raptorsoftherockies.org. Kate montanawatertrust.org. Founded in 2001, Davis, executive director. Facility is not open a private, nonprofit organization that works to the public. Dedicated to raptor education. cooperatively with farmers, ranchers and Active in western Montana since 1988. other landowners to develop incentiveEducates schools and the public in programs based agreements that benefit landowners, with live hawks, eagles, falcons and owls. streamflows and communities. MWT Also, traveling trunks of mounted raptors currently has 15 agreements that restore more and information may be rented. In addition, than 35 million gallons per day to rivers and 31 species accounts and range maps may be streams in seven of Montana’s watersheds. downloaded from the website.  Montana Wilderness Association, 111 N.  Rattlesnake Land Trust. PMB 411, 1001 E. Higgins Ave., Suite 400, Missoula, MT, Broadway, Suite 2, Missoula, MT 59802. 59802. 541-8615. Email Gabriel Furshong, 549-6083. Fax: 543-1128. Email: ssproull@ senior campaign director at gfurshong@ montana.com. An urban land trust wildmontana.org or Zack Porter, Nex Gen dedicated to the preservation of open Wilderness Leaders Program coordinator at space located within the greater Missoula zporter@wildmontana.org. Working with area. Through education and advocacy, communities to protect Montana's wilderness promotes community awareness of the values heritage, quiet beauty and outdoor traditions, 72 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

associated with open space.  Rock Creek Alliance. (208) 265-8272. Email: info@rockcreekalliance.org. Website: www. rockcreekalliance.org. Formed in 1996 to protect public lands and water resources from the proposed Rock Creek mine in the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness of northwestern Montana. The alliance represents members in Idaho, Montana, Washington and beyond.  Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center, 5705 Grant Creek Road. 5234545. Website: www.rmef.org. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Elk Country Visitor Center is one of the newest and best conservation learning facilities in the Northwest. The center features hands-on exhibits for all ages, a Lewis and Clark exhibit, impressive displays of record elk, a Western wildlife diorama and a state-of-the-art conservation theater. Shoppers will enjoy the gift shop filled with beautiful wildlife art and many handcrafted and Montanamade creations. The public is welcome and admission is free. Open year-round. January-May hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and closed Sunday. June-December hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Safari Club International, Five Valleys Chapter, P.O. Box 16142, Missoula, 59808. Website: www.fivevalleyschaptersci.org. Dedicated to conserving wildlife and preserving hunting.  Selway-Bitterroot Foundation, P.O. Box 8103, Missoula 59807. 329-3603. Website: www. selwaybitterroot.org. Rob Mason, executive director, rmason@selwaybitterroot.org. Eric melson, lead field steward, emelson@ selwaybitterroot.org. The mission of the SBF is to connect citizens and communities to assist in the stewardship of the SelwayBitterroot Wilderness and surrounding wildlands. Our purposes is not to replace U.S. Forest Service programs but to build a Selway-Bitterroot constituency among communities, businesses, individuals, universities, tribes, the Forest Service and other groups in the stewardship of the natural and cultural resources across the wilderness and surrounding wildlands.  Sierra Club, Missoula, 210 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 222; mailing address, P.O. Box 9283, Missoula, 59807. 549-1142. Website: www. montana.sierraclub.org. Membership-based organization whose mission is to explore, enjoy and protect the wild places of the Earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of Earth’s resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives. Monthly meetings, hikes and volunteer opportunities.  Swan Ecosystem Center, 6887 Montana Highway 83, Condon. Phone: (406) 7543137; email info@swanecosystemcenter.org; website: www.swanecosystemcenter.org. E-mail: info@swanecosystemcenter.org.

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL Open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. A nonprofit organization that offers stewardship, education and conservation programs for people in the Swan Valley and beyond. The center works to maintain forests, water, wildlife and public access on which our livelihoods depend and our spirits are renewed. The center works with residents, public agencies and other interested groups for the sustainable use and care of public and private lands in the Swan Valley. The center helps maintain a connection between the community and the U.S. Forest Service. The visitor center is in the Condon Work Center and staff serves the public on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service, selling maps and firewood permits, and providing detailed, quality information about area recreation and services. Stop in and see wildlife displays, browse a unique selection of natural history books and hike easy nature trails, learning about forests and wildlife.  Swift Center for Conservation Education, 315 S. Fourth St. E. 721-8784. Website: www.swiftcenter.org. The historic Swift Building is home to organizations that promote conservation and education, and is a resource for local, regional and international efforts to inspire those who wish to make a difference in the world. Center tenants include Ecology Project International, Watershed Education Network, Wild Rockies Field Institute and Aerie Backcountry Medicine.  Transition Town Missoula seeks to strengthen local economies and community resilience by decreasing our carbon footprint and reducing our dependency on fossil fuels. We aim to become an official initiative of TransitionUS.org. There are over 850 official Transition Initiatives worldwide, and 217 official Initiatives in the US. Our goals are to raise awareness of the Transition Movement; to mobilize and empower community action; coordinate with those already engaged in sustainability work; and create positive action projects to reduce our carbon footprint and dependency on fossil fuels. We sponsor monthly documentaries on sustainability issues at the Missoula Public Library. Our ultimate goal is to create an Energy Descent Action Plan for the future. Website: www.transitiontownmissoula.org. For further information: Claudia Brown, 728-6049 or Derek Kanwischer, 5793244.  Trout Conservancy of Montana (formerly Montana Trout), P.O. Box 8871, Missoula, 59807. 542-7445. Website: www.troutconservancy.org. A Missoula-based nonprofit dedicated to the perpetuation of Montana’s wild trout resources. Instead of getting caught up in lawsuits and politics, the conservancy physically fixes trout habitat. In the Missoula area, it has restored parts of Pattee Creek, Lolo Creek and streams up the Blackfoot Valley, with more to come.  Trout Unlimited, West Slope Chapter. Mike Willett, 240-9995. Website: www.westslopetu.org/wscms. Involved in local issues and projects to protect, preserve and enhance Montana’s wild trout fisheries and their watersheds. Membership meetings (open to the public) held monthly October through May.  The Vital Ground Foundation, Fort Missoula, Building T-2. 549-8650. Website: www.vitalground.org. Email: khope@vitalground.org. Kiffin Hope. The Vital Ground Foundation helps preserve the threatened grizzly bear, other animals, plants and natural communities through the strategic conservation of crucial habitats and wildlife corridors. Since its founding in 1990, Vital Ground has helped to protect and enhance more than a half-million acres of grizzly territory in Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska and British Columbia.  Watershed Consulting LLC. Forest and watershed assessments, ecological, restoration services, land stewardship services. Visit www. watershedconsulting.com or call 541-2565.  Watershed Education Network. Swift Building, 315 S. Fourth St. E., Suite 203. 541-9287. Website: www.montanawatershed.org. Email: water@ montanawatershed.org. Deb Fassnacht, executive director. WEN fosters knowledge, understanding and appreciation of watershed health through science and outreach. WEN provides western Montana students with a 16-year running School Stream Monitoring Program, complete with training and hands-on field trips for students and community groups to monitor local streams and rivers. WEN also offers community members stream-monitoring trainings and invites anyone interested in volunteer water monitoring to join the Stream

Team. Additionally, WEN provides presentations and field trip support for watershed science topics, including groundwater, Milltown Dam journeys, noxious weed identification and wetlands. Each summer, WEN offers Liam Wood Fly-fishing and River Guardian School for high school students.  Wildlands CPR, P.O. Box 7516 Missoula, 59807. 543-9551. Website: www.wildlandscpr.org. Email: info@wildlandscpr.org. Wildlands CPR works to promote balance, save money and create jobs by restoring unneeded forest roads to their natural state. The organization’s mission is to revive and protect wild places by promoting watershed restoration through road removal, preventing new road construction and stopping off-road vehicle abuse.  Wild Rockies Field Institute. 549-4336. Website: www.wrfi.net. Email: wrfi@wrfi.net. Laurie Schlueb. An independent nonprofit educational organization that offers field-based courses for college credit. The group’s mission is to broaden the nature of a liberal arts education; teach critical thinking about social and environmental issues; foster understanding and respect for natural and human communities; and cultivate a sense of place that encourages personal, social and environmental responsibility.  WildWest Institute, P.O. Box 7998, Missoula, 59807. Website: www. wildwestinstitute.org. Email: info@wildwestinstitute.org. The WildWest Institute’s mission is to protect and restore forests, wildlands, watersheds and wildlife in the Northern Rockies.  Wilderness Watch, P.O. Box 9175, Missoula, 59807. 542-2048. Website: www.wildernesswatch.org. Email: wild@wildernesswatch.org. George Nickas. Provides citizen oversight to ensure long-term preservation of America’s wilderness and wild and scenic rivers.  Women’s Voices for the Earth, 114 W. Pine St. 543-3747. E-mail: wve@ womenandenvironment.org. Website: www.womenandenvironment. org. A nonprofit environmental justice organization, seeks to empower women and others to affect environmental policy to create an

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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL/FRATERNAL ecologically sustainable society. Has focused on reducing toxic pollution, especially toxins related to breast cancer and other women’s and children’s health problems.  YWCA Missoula. 543-6691. Website: www. ywcaofmissoula.org. A membership-based human rights organization working to eliminate racism and empower women.

Fraternal Groups

 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Hell Gate Lodge 383. 112 N. Pattee St. Meets second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Dinner served prior. 549-0542.  Bitterroot Shrine Club. Meets third Monday each month, 6 p.m., BJ’s Restaurant, Hamilton. John Mikesell, 375-5598.  Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie No. 32. 2420 South Ave. W. 721-2740. Meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Eagles Lodge. Auxiliary meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W.  Electa Chapter No. 7, Order of the Eastern Star. Nonprofit, charitable Masonic organization. Meets first and third Thursdays of the month (except for June, July and August) at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 126 E. Broadway, third floor. Contact Elarian Nichols, 777-0318.  Immanuel Chapter No. 54 Order of the Eastern Star. Meets second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 126 E. Broadway. 542-0557.  The Knights of Columbus. A Catholic men’s fraternal benefit society and the largest Catholic men’s organization worldwide. Services are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Society promotes social and intellectual fellowship through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. Missoula Council 1021 celebrated 100 years of service in 2005. Online at http:// home.catholicweb.com/MontanaKofC/ index.cfm/about.  Missoula Encampment No. 5. Meets second Saturday of each month, 1 p.m., IOOF Hall, 217 N. Higgins Ave. September through June. Contact John Postlethwaite.  Missoula Lodge No. 13 meets first and third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 126 W. Broadway.  Missoula Lodge 556, Loyal Order of Moose. An international organization of men and women dedicated to caring for young and old, bringing communities closer together and celebrating life. All supported with dues and donations. 1200 Kemp, Missoula, MT 59801. Visit www.facebook.com/ pages/Moose-Lodge-556-missoulaMT/197063140340369. Call 541-6556.  Odd Fellows Covenant Lodge No. 6. Meets second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, 7:30 p.m., at the Odd Fellows Hall, 217 N. Higgins Ave., September through June. Elections held in March.

 Patriarchs Militant Ridgley No. 3. Clerk John J. Postlethwaite. Meets second Saturday of the month, 3 p.m., IOOF Hall, 217 N. Higgins Ave.  Rebekah Lodge Esther No. 5. Contact Noble Grand Kimberly Roth, 543-3922. Meets second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 7:30 p.m., IOOF Hall, 217 N. Higgins Ave., September through June. Elections held in March.  St. Omer Commandery No. 9 Knights Templar. P.O. Box 7116, Missoula, 59807. Meets second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, third floor, 126 E. Broadway.  Sentinel Lodge No. 155, Master Masons A.F. & A.M. P.O. Box 3263, Missoula, 59806. Lodge instructor, Shane Sterner, 721-6012; Meets first and third Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at 2327 South Ave. W., 2nd floor Thomas Plumbing and Heating.  Sons of Norway, Hilsen 520. Meets on third Saturday of the month at IOOF Hall, 217 N. Higgins Ave., except for June, July and August.  Sons of Norway, Normanden 424. Meets on second Saturday of the month at Nordic Pines, 5795 U.S. Highway 93 S. at 7:30 p.m. September through June. Contact Dan Rude, 543-3219, Nordy Riley, 549-2077 or Lowell Hanson, 728-3951; or write P.O. Box 3421, Missoula, 59806. Sons of Norway is an organization for all men, women and children who share a passion for the culture and heritage of Norway. Culture classes are offered in language, cooking, rosemaling, needlework and folk dancing.  Tyrean Council No. 3 Royal and Select Masters. P.O. Box 7116, Missoula, MT 59807. Illustrious Master Charlie Nau, 721-4383; Meets second Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, third floor, 126 E. Broadway.  Western Montana Shrine Club. Meets 6 p.m. fourth Monday of the month at the Jokers Wild Bar and Restaurant.  Western Montana Valley Scottish Rite Bodies, Southern Jurisdiction. Contact Pete DeWit. Meets first Monday of the month (except July and August) and third Monday in September, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, 126 E. Broadway. Elections held in December.  Western Sun Chapter No. 11 Royal Arch Masons. P.O. Box 7116, Missoula, MT 59807. Meets first and third Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., Masonic Temple, third floor, 126 E. Broadway.

Hobby

 Back Country Horsemen of Missoula. See Montana’s backcountry and adventurous wild places that others only get to dream about. Mountain horseback riding and wilderness packing are two things that everyone should add to their bucket list. The camaraderie and friendships are everlasting memories. BCH educates, encourages and solicits participation of the public in the

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wise and sustaining use of horses and mules. Approximately 30 rides and packing trips are on the calendar of events to perpetuate common sense use and enjoyment of horses, mules and people in the backcountry. BCH’s Leave No Trace campaign is assisting government agencies in the maintenance and management of our resources. Annual Horse Expo May 19. Meetings every third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Opportunity Resources on S. Russell St. Contact Richard Tamacke, rides, 258-6621; Mike Moore, projects, 370-7549 and Ken Brown, events, 207-6067.  Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, 1295 Lena Lane, Missoula, MT 59804. Phone 542-1320 Website backcountryhunters.org. Email: munther@bresnan.net. Contact Greg Munther, Montana, chairman. Montana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers are dedicated Montana hunters and fishermen who value and cherish undeveloped, natural areas of our public lands. We work to maintain the backcountry values of solitude, silence, clean and free flowing rivers for cold water fish and habitat for wide-ranging wildlife free of motorized abuse.  Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild, P.O. Box 811, Stevensville, MT 59870. Contact Marty Walters at 777-2421 or spunoutnmt@aol.com or bigskyfiberartsguild.org. The Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of the month at different venues in the Bitterroot or Missoula so call or email for directions. Members are dedicated to preserving and practicing all phases of natural fiber arts processes; raising fiber animals/plants, spinning, weaving, knitting ... anything goes!  Big Sky Thunderbirds. Radio-controlled model-airplane enthusiasts. Planes are flown at a field off the north side of Pulp Mill Road near Frenchtown. Call Chris Beaulieu, 2405126. Website: www.missoulatbirds.com.  Big Sky Wings. See listing in this section for Gold Wing Road Riders Association.  Martha Sewing Ministry, citywide women’s sewing ministry. Meets Tuesdays, 9 a.m.noon, Christ the King Catholic Church, 1400 Gerald Ave. Call 728-3845. Every woman in Missoula who likes to knit, crochet, sew, quilt, wants to learn, or simply to come for coffee and delicious desserts, is welcome. All finished items such as quilts, hats, mittens, prayer shawls, prayer caps for servicemen and women, dolls, etc., are given free of charge to those who need love and assistance.  Duplicate Bridge Games, Mondays and Fridays, 1 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. at the Welcoma Club, 3108 S. Clark St. Beginner and intermediate lessons and games Monday and Thursday, 6:15 p.m. Visit www. missoulabridge.org.  5 Valleys Dahlia & Glad Society. The Society exists for the purpose of stimulating interest in and promoting the culture and development of the dahlia and gladiolus and to offer information, education and technical assistance to area gardeners to

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS FRATERNAL/HOBBY further the cultivation of flowers, focusing on, but not exclusive to, dahlias and gladiolas. Meetings are normally held the third Sunday of the month, six times a year, in January, March, May, July, September and November, at varying times and places. At least half of the regular meetings are to be held at member’s homes to facilitate the exchange of information on growing methods and for the education of new members to the society. Call Barbara Riley, 728-7130.  Five Valley Kennel Club. P.O. Box 3229, Missoula, MT 59806. Call 728-DOGS. FVKC sponsors AKC dog shows as well as obedience, rally, agility and lure coursing trials and breeder referral. FVKC supports local shelters, police and fire departments and libraries. Visit www.fivevalleykennelclub. org for links of all of these and meeting and program times.  Five Valley Modelers. Call for meeting times. Meets at the Treasure Chest, 1612 Benton Ave., Missoula, 59801. 549-7992.  Five Valley Orchid Society. Meets the third Tuesday of the every other month beginning in February, 7:30 p.m., locations vary. Programs focus on culture, cultivation. Affiliated with the American Orchid Society and the Orchid Digest. Contact Sally at 5421966 or Brenda at 721-3256 or Nick 728-5364.  Five Valley Pigeon Club. Two racing seasons (spring and fall). Contact Chuck Basacker, 777-5876.  Five Valleys Pony Club. An education group for young riders interested in English riding: dressage, jumping, cross-country events and other equestrian activities. Contact Kim Swanson, 273-6096.  Flymissoula.com, a website featuring news and information about Missoula’s general aviation flying community. A place where local pilots and aviation enthusiasts can post photos of their airplanes or pictures from their latest trip. Offers Missoula air traffic control communications live 24 hours a day. Provides a historical time line about Missoula’s aviation history dating back to the early 1900s, community information, and links for people who have never been to Missoula before and are interested in visiting the area.  Garden City Garden Club. Studies and advances the arts of gardening, landscape design, floral design and horticulture. Coordinates and furthers the interests and activities of the Montana Federation of Garden Clubs Inc. and the National Council of Garden Clubs; the Missoula club is a member of both those organizations. Meetings are 1 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at Southgate Mall’s Community Room. Call Jo Daniels, 626-4516.  Garden City Rabbit Breeders Association. Meets second Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. Call Helen at 363-6252 for locations.  Garden City Stamp Club. Meetings held at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday and third Monday of most months at Atonement Lutheran Church,

2205 34th St. Membership is open to any stamp collector, from beginners to advanced philatelists. Visitors and perspective members do not pay dues until their third meeting ($10). The club is nonprofit and modest dues cover expenses such as postage and refreshments. Contact Keith Yale, secretary, 549-2163; Mike Zak, vice president, 5431989; Jim Hirstein, president, 273-9093.  Gold Wing Road Riders Association (Big Sky Wings). The local chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association, the Big Sky Wings has a monthly meeting and meets one night each week during the summer for dinner rides. Membership to the Gold Wing Road Riders Association is necessary; no dues or membership for the local chapter is required. All riders, makes and models are welcome. The charter area for the Big Sky Chapter includes Ravalli, Missoula and Lake counties. Contact Greg Hintz at 251-5781.  Grizzly Country Rug Hookers. Meets first and third Thursday of each month 1-4 p.m. at Timeless Quilts & Friends. All rug hookers welcome. Free. Call 542-6566.  Hellgate Amateur Radio Club. Contact 7210002. Meets second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Serves Missoula community by providing public service and emergency radio communication.  Hellgate Corvette Club. The public is invited to meetings held at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month from September to May at Karl Tyler Chevrolet, 3663 N. Reserve St. Elections are held in November. For more information, contact Larry 544, 6074. or e-mail hellgatecorvettes@montanachevy. com and the club president will respond.  Hellgate Mineral Society. Box 3015, Missoula, MT 59806. Teaches lapidary skills. Contact Bob Riggs, 543-3667. Meets second and fourth Thursdays, 7:30 p.m., First Christian Church.  miniRfun meets fourth Tuesday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Southgate Mall Community Room. A small project is done each meeting. Call Jayleen Salter, 728-8046.  Missoula Area Square and Round Dancing. Square and round dancing Sunday through Friday in Lolo, 273-0141; Saturdays in Bitterroot, 821-3229; also dancing at the Welcoma Club, 543-5632. Beginner lessons start in September in Lolo and Hamilton and in January in Lolo. Watch Community Calendar column in the Missoulian for times and locations.  Missoula Area Woodcarvers. Meets for open carving 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Katie O’Keefe’s, 2100 Stephens Ave. Club meeting the second Monday of the month.  Missoula County Sheriff’s Posse and Cowboy Polo Club. Winter meetings are the first Tuesday of every month, November through April, at 7 p.m. at the Press Box upstairs conference room. Summer meetings are held at the posse’s polo arena. Regular practices are Wednesday evenings and Sunday

afternoons, but may vary with out-of-town tournament dates. New members welcome. For more information, email cowboypolo@ gmail.com  Missoula Dressage and Combined Training Association. Sponsors dressage and hunterjumper shows and clinics. Call Marjorie Harper, 258-6467.  The Missoula Equestrian Park, website: missoulaequestrianpark.org, contact Barbara Howell, president, 543-7433 or e-mail flyinghstables@aol.com. Mailing address: Missoula Horsemen’s Council, P.O. Box 3841, Missoula, MT 59806-3841. The Missoula Equestrian Park, in existence for over 20 years, is developed and managed by the Missoula Horsemen’s Council, a nonprofit corporation. The council oversees the care and maintenance of 100 acres stretching from the Community Gardens on Spurgin Road to North Avenue, and from Tower Road to 37th Avenue. Facilities include: 1.7 mile perimeter trail, including a training obstacle course, for riders, bikers and pedestrians. Several smaller trails also crisscross the park. Quarter-mile track for equestrian use only. Complete cross-county jumping course designed by Steve Buckman (accredited cross-country jump builder for USEA)that tests all levels of horsemanship. Two regulation dressage arenas, two fenced arenas, one with a sound system and grandstand seating, one warm up arena, and a round pen. For events, 50 stalls, two wash racks, and parking for show trailers, living quarters and RVs.  Missoula Horsemen’s Council Inc. Oversees development, maintenance and scheduling at the Missoula Equestrian Park (see listing, above). Box 3841, Missoula, 59806. Call Barbara Howell, president, 543-7433, flyinghstables@aol.com; www. missoulaequestrianpark.org.  Missoula Iris Society. Contact Swede Gustafson, treasurer, 3128 Eldora Lane, Missoula, MT 59803. Phone 251-3526. Website:www.missoulairis.com. The Missoula Iris Society promotes the enjoyment and growing of Iris. Monthly potluck meetings are held, an Iris Show is held at the Southgate Mall in June, and an Iris Rhizome Sale is held the last Saturday of July at the Fort Missoula Iris Garden. The Missoula Iris Society has created and maintains the Fort Missoula Iris Garden.  Missoula Model Railroad Club Inc. Call Nick Pickolick, 728-1136. Meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., at the Drummond Depot at Fort Missoula. For people interested in model railroading. Annual train show, Sept. 16 at Big Sky High School.  Missoula Quilters Guild. Meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in the Guest House Inn, 3803 Brooks St. September through May. In even numbered years we have a Quilt Show where we display approximately 500 quilts made by our members. We are 150 strong and have many satellite groups UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 75

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for special interests. We offer classes by our members and National Teachers. Visit the website http:missoulaquiltersguild.pbworks. com or just Google Missoula Quilt Guild. Phone Suzan at 829-2647 or 207-0810 or email sjolinger54@msn.com.  Missoula Rose Society. Hosts two rose shows every summer. Different categories, including hybrid teas, miniature and various other classes. Both shows include rose arrangements. The Missoula Rose Society helps take care of the Memorial Rose Garden. Meets the third Thursday of every month at the Community Room in Southgate Mall. Contact Ron or Donna Dowell, Box 5922, Missoula 59806. Call 542-1945 or e-mail dowellron@yahoo.  Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD). Nonprofit learning center for sustainable living practices. Programs include a tool library (lending library of home improvement, gardening, and automotive tools), organic gardening, composting, workshops and discussion courses. 721-7513, 629 Phillips St., Missoula, 59802. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. E-mail: mud@ wildrockies.org. Website: www.mudproject. org.  Missoula Weavers Guild. Meets the third Saturday of the month. Anyone interested in weaving is welcome. Contact Diana Hachenberger, 961-3058.  Montana Automotive Technologies. 112 Garfield. 541-6284, e-mail alan@mat-mso.org www. montanaautomotivetechnologies.orb. A nonprofit organization that provides mentors and education to young adults through hands-on training. This training is offered afternoons and weekends and focuses on building basic skills and knowledge about general automotive mechanics and the restoration of vintage/classic automobiles. The organization is committed to teaching life skills and providing vocational education; fostering partnerships between young adults and senior adult mentors; and promoting the importance of civic participation and community involvement. Alan Ault serves as the president, J. Nelson is vice president. The local advisory council meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.  Montana BMW (Motorcycle) Riders, 241 University Ave., Missoula. Contact Chuck Reaves, president at 240-1771, e-mail reavesrealtymt@gmail.com or go to mtbmwriders.org. Celebrating our 25th year as a club, we’re a diverse group that encourages rider education, wearing safety gear and finding the best pie and coffee places in Montana. You do not have to own a BMW motorcycle to be a member. Membership $15 per year (includes monthly newsletter). Affiliated with BMWMOA, BMWRA and American Motorcycle Association.  Montana Back Roads 4x4 Club Inc. A familyoriented club for owners of four-wheel

drive vehicles of all sizes. Organized to promote the “tread lightly” program and to share modification and maintenance ideas. The club’s trail rides range from scenic exploration to hard-core four-wheeling. Contact Willie Worthy at 726-4126, e-mail williesjeep@blackfoot.net or go to www. montanabackroads.org.  Montana Bowhunters Association. Works toward encouraging sportsmen-like use of bow and arrow for all legal game. Preserves and promotes the sport of bowhunting in Montana. Also supports the conservation and preservation of wild game and its habitat. Statewide convention held in March or April. Area meetings are held quarterly. A statewide newsletter is issued quarterly. Contact Marvin, 777-2408.  Montana Hunter Jumper Association. Promotes and sponsors horse-show jumping in Montana. www.montanahunterjumper.org.  Montana Paint Horse Club. Promotes ownership of and activities for paint horses. Sponsors shows and clinics, most open to all horses. Also offers trail rides. Visit www. montanaphc.com.  National Railway Historical Society, Western Montana Chapter. Contact Mac Palmer, 2515418. For anyone interested in railroads past and present. Usually meets last Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 102 McLeod. Occasional tours of railroad facilities, interpretation of railroad objects and operations, railroad preservation projects.  Retired Railroaders Club. Meets the third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m., Eagles Lodge, 2420 South Ave. W.  A Rover Runs Through It Agility Club. Website: arrti.net, Contact: info@arrti.net, PO Box 5405, Missoula, MT 59806-5405. A membership-enabled club dedicated to the sport of dog agility. Monthly business meetings plus practice sessions. ARRTI hosts NADAC and TDAA agility trials, and assists the Five Valley Kennel Club with AKC trials. ARRTI sponsors the Canine Campus Training Area at Fort Missoula in partnership with Missoula Parks and Recreation.  Sapphire Arabian Horse Club. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month, listed at www.sapphireahc.org/Meetings.htlm. Call Wendy Hauser, 544-2926, Bob Takle, 961-6810 or Julie Emnet, 370-3156. For club membership call Lisa Arends, 396-3294. The primary purpose of the Sapphire Arabian Horse Club is to promote the registered Arabian and part-Arabian horse breeds, to be affiliated with the Arabian Horse Association and to educate the general public about the Arabian horse breed with respect to the breed standard set by the Arabian Horse Registry of America established in 1908. New members are welcome and encouraged. Visit www. sapphireahc.org.  Western Montana Appaloosa Club. Holds events 76 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

and trail rides for appaloosa horses and their owners. 22105 Nine Mile Road Huson, MT 59846. Call Jan Phillips, 626-5331, or e-mail fe.appys@wildblue.net.  Western Montana Astronomical Association. Founded in 1982 with 20 members at present, the WMAA will be holding monthly meetings at Target Range Elementary. Throughout the year star parties are held for all ages. Membership does not require ownership of a telescope. Meetings include learning the night sky, telescopes, how to read sky charts and more. For more information on the association and upcoming events visit www. missoulasky.org/index.html.  Western Montana Genealogical Society. Box 2714, Missoula, MT 59806. Meets five times a year on the second Tuesday of the months of September, November, January, March and May, at 7 p.m. at the Missoula Public Library.  Western Montana Quarter Horse Association. Promotes quarter horses. Holds shows twice annually at the Sapphire Event Center in Corvallis. Contact Laura Bakker, 239-3822, lbakker4@gmail.

Military/ auxiliary

 American Legion Post No. 27. 825 Ronan St. 543-7391. Office hours are 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday and Friday. Meets first and third Thursday of the month, 7 p.m. Breakfast first Monday each month, 7-9:30 a.m. Elections held in May.  American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 27. President Dee Harrison, 251-4908. Meets third Thursday of the month. Elections held in May.  American Legion Forgotten Warriors No. 101, Vietnam Era and Post-Vietnam Era Group. Contact Dan Gallagher at 721-5582, Daniel Krieg at 240-4941 or write P.O. Box 4101, Missoula, MT 59806. Meets third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Call for information. Elections held in April.  Civil Air Patrol. Capt. Peter Graff, 549-3066. Website: www.capnhq.gov. An auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Provides emergency services, aerospace education and cadet leadership training. Welcomes adults who have earned a private pilot’s license and adults who are interested in becoming trained in radio communications, emergency services, aerospace education or working with cadets. The cadet program for ages 12-18 develops leadership skills, military bearing, civic awareness and through a promotion program allows cadets to learn how to fly singleengine airplanes. Cadets also are trained in emergency services and practice once a month with adult members. Meets every Monday, 6:30-9 p.m. at the National Guard Armory.  Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Bitterroot Chapter. Shirley Bartlett, 542-1024 or dbsm50@bresnan.net; Luanna Butler, 251-

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS HOBBY/MILITARY/AUXILIARY/MOTOR/NEIGHBORHOOD 5277; Blanche Tate, 549-2855. Meets second Saturday of each month, 1 p.m., various locations.  Marine Corps League-Hellgate Detachment 883. Contact Doug Reeves, 543-6077.  Memorial Rose Garden in Missoula. Brooks Street and Mount Avenue. Charlie Brown, 542-5770. The site for the Montana Vietnam Memorial and the Montana Korean Memorial (Charlie Crookshanks, 728-2014). Rose Park itself has been designated by the Montana Legislature as the Montana State Veterans Memorial Park.  Missoula Vet Center. 500 N. Higgins Ave., 59802. 721-4918, 1-800-626-8686 or 1-877-WAR-VETS (927-8387). Provides counseling to veterans. Office hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.  Montana Veterans Affairs Division. 1911 Tower St., Missoula. 721-2995. A state-funded veterans advocacy organization that assists with claims for disability, pensions and education through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.  United Veterans Council Associated Veterans Relief Board. A veterans agency serving emergency food, clothing and transportation needs of veterans and families. John Sawyer, 542-2542.  Veterans of Foreign Wars Ole Beck Post No. 209 and Auxiliary. 245 W. Main St. 728-7749. Post meets second Wednesday of month, 7 p.m.; auxiliary meets second Tuesday of month, 2 p.m.; karaoke Friday and Saturday; bingo, Monday, 7 p.m.  Western Montana Military Officers Association. Dale Slovall at 549-7895 or Tom Ross at 2512816. Meets monthly on third Friday at 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel.  Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery Committee. Charlie Crookshanks, 728-2014. Cemetery, located near Big Sky High School, was dedicated and opened on Sept. 11, 2008. Armed forces veterans, except those with dishonorable discharges, and their spouses are eligible to be buried in Montana State Veterans Cemeteries.

Motor

nB ig Sky A’s. 4040 Fox Farm Road. Doug Winz, 3218 S. Seventh W. 728-5174. doug@ bitterrootmotors.com. Devoted to the preservation and restoration of the Model A auto from 1928 to 1931. Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Southgate Mall’s Community Room. nB ig Sky Region 38 SCCA, P.O. Box 95, Missoula, 59806. (406) 261-0500. Website: www.bigskyregion.org. Since 1944, SCCA has championed one mission – to bring motor sports to the masses of American men and women who are passionate about automobiles, speed and competition. From national championships to regional events, whether professional or amateur, SCCA exists to organize, support and develop auto racing at every level and provide an outlet for you to

get out of the armchair and into the action. nW omen on Wheels. Becky, 546-8184. E-mail: The Big Sky Region is a chartered member of jensentwo@aol.com. Website: www. the Sports Car Club of America. Our region womenonwheels.org. Promotes safe riding encompasses the part of Montana west of the habits, friendship and a love of motorcycle Continental Divide and is part of the Northern riding. Pacific Division of SCCA. The region is based out of Missoula with an additional chapter in Kalispell, named the Rocky Mountain Chapter. Neighborhood nG arden City Rods and Customs. Ken Caruso,  Neighborhood councils: Missoula has 626-4305. A club for street rods and specialestablished a network of neighborhood councils interest car hobbyists. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the JCCS that monitor issues and concerns of specific areas in the city and help guide City Hall Building, 2620 Connery Way. response to those matters. For information nG oing to the Son Riders. John Page, 251-3902. about how to contact the council in your area, Missoula chapter of the Christian Motorcycle call 552-6081 or visit Association. Meets the second Saturday www.missoula-neighborhoods.org. of the month at 10 a.m. at the Jokers Wild. Encourages Christian fellowship among Individual neighborhood motorcyclists. councils and contact people n T he Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Greg Hintz, 240-2032. E-mail: ghintz@bresnan. include: net. Website: www.gwrra.org. Chapter  Lower Rattlesnake Neighborhood Council: meets first Tuesday of every month at 6 lowerrattlesnake@missoula-neighborhoods. p.m. at Perkins. All motorcycle enthusiasts org. are welcome. “Friends for Fun-Safety South 39th Street Neighborhood Council: Knowledge.” south39@missoula-neighborhoods.org. nH ellgate Chapter, Montana Pioneer and Classic  Rose Park Neighborhood Council: rosepark@ Auto Club. Dave McIntosh, 251-2790. Meets missoula-neighborhoods.org. third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.  Neighborhood Council of the University District: at the American Legion. Elections held in university@missoula-neighborhoods.org. September. nH ellgate Corvette Club. Larry Jones, 544-6074.  Northside/Westside Neighborhood Council: north-westside@missoula-neighborhoods. Public is invited to meetings on first Thursday org. of the month from September to April at Karl Tyler Chevrolet. Elections held in November.  Grant Creek Neighborhood Council: nM ontana Back Roads 4x4 Club Inc. Willie grantcreek@missoula-neighborhoods.org. Worthy, 726-4126. E-mail: williesjeep@  Franklin to the Fort Neighborhood Council: f2f@ blackfoot.net. www.montanabackroads.org. missoula-neighborhoods.org. A family-oriented club for owners of four Heart of Missoula Neighborhood Council: wheel-drive vehicles from Samurais to fullheartofmissoula@missoula-neighborhoods. size trucks. Organized to promote the “tread org. lightly” program and to share modification  Riverfront Neighborhood Council: riverfront@ and maintenance ideas. The club’s trail rides missoula-neighborhoods.org. range from scenic exploration to hard-core  River Road (formerly Emma Dickinsonfour-wheeling. Orchard Homes) Neighborhood Council: nM ontana Automotive Technologies. 112 Garfield riverroad@missoula-neighborhoods.org. St.; mailing address P.O. Box 1121, Missoula, 59806. 541-6284. Website: www.mat-mso.  Lewis and Clark Neighborhood Council: org. Montana Automotive Technologies is a lewisandclark@missoula-neighborhoods. nonprofit organization that provides mentors org. and education to high school students as well  Miller Creek Neighborhood Council: as Workforce Development students through millercreek@missoula-neighborhoods.org. hands-on training.  Upper Rattlesnake Neighborhood Council: nM ontana BMW (Motorcycle) Riders. Chuck upperrattlesnake@missoula-neighborhoods. Reaves, president, 241 University Ave. org. 240-1771. Website: www.mtbmwriders.org. Celebrating 25 years as a club. You do not have  Moose Can Gully Neighborhood Council: moosecangully@missoula-neighborhoods. to own a BMW motorcycle to be a member. A org. diverse group that loves to ride and accepts  Southgate Triangle Neighborhood Council: all like minded people. Encourages rider southgatetriangle@missoula-neighborhoods. education, wearing safety gear and findng the org. best pie and coffee places in Montana. Club  Farviews/Pattee Canyon Neighborhood Council: rides are Wednesday evenings in the spring, farviews@missoula-neighborhoods.org. summer and fall, and the third Sunday of each month to various locations across Montana.  Captain John Mullan Neighborhood Council: Membership $15 per year (includes monthly captmullan@missoula-neighborhoods.org. newsletter). Affiliated with BMWMOA, MBWRA and American Motorcycle Association. UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 77

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS NEIGHBORHOOD/OTHER Other neighborhood groups include:  2MuchStuff4Us.com. Call 1-855-2MuchStuff for neighborhood junk removal.  Evaro Community Center. Milepost 7 Highway 93 North. Organized in 1986 to promote and maintain a rural atmosphere in the Evaro area. It offers a yearly scholarship to an area graduating senior that is supported by such fundraisers as the Evaro Mountain Challenge 5K and 10K Run. Contact president Sandy Mercer Lee at 726-3309 or Bob Hayes at 726-3695; to be added to the local newsletter “Evaro Echo” mailing list or to publicize any local event, contact Jeanne Worthy at (406) 726-4126 or by e-mail at evarocommcenter@ blackfoot.net.  Missoula Area Neighborhood Crime Watch. Contact the Missoula Police Department’s crime-prevention officers, 523-4668.  Neighbor to Neighbor. Promotes safety in Montana neighborhoods. Contact them for neighborhood cleanup where bad guys can hide, ideas to better the neighborhood, junk vehicle removal. N-N accepts donated running vehicles, boats, trailers, RVs, etc., for tax write-offs to supplement its neighborhood safety and cleanup programs. Call 728-3254. Website: www.formyneighbor. com.  North Missoula Community Development Corp. 819 Stoddard St., Missoula, MT 59802. 829-0873. Website: www.nmcdc. org. E-mail nmcdc@montana.com. Bob Oaks, executive director. Founded in 1996, the NMCDC is a nonprofit organization advocating healthy neighborhoods. It houses a community land trust for affordable housing and land stewardship. The NMCDC also conducts Missoula Outdoor Cinema, manages the Moon-Randolph Homestead, and is developing the Burns Street Square Community Center, a neighborhood nutrition and opportunity center.  Target Range Homeowners Association. Peggie Morrison, 728-5302; Anne Rupkalvis, 5496689. Membership includes any resident living within the Target Range School boundaries. Promoting neighbors and being “Rural by Design.”  NCBI Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway, 541-6891. NCBI trains citizens in prejudice reduction and violence prevention, and can help mediate within neighborhood organizations or businesses. Visit www.ncbimissoula.org for more information.

Other

Washington, Idaho and Montana.  AniMeals. Call 721-4710 or drop off donations at 1700 Rankin St. behind Gull Boats on Broadway, Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. Provides food to animal shelters, rescue missions and pets of homebound elderly and disabled people on fixed incomes. Cat adoption center now open. Currently AniMeals is delivering food to hundreds of animals. Dog and cat food or financial donations welcome. Visit www. animeals.com.  AniMania Store, 1530 Livingston. 543-0100. A pet store for pets and their people. Open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Basset Rescue of Montana. Call 207-0765. bassetrescueofmontana.org. A full nonprofit rescue-rehabilitation shelter for the basset hound. Assists bassets in Montana, Idaho and North and South Dakota, and offers them a place to rehabilitate until a new home is found. Offers a mentor program for 4-H, Boy and Girl Scouts, etc.  Beta Sigma Phi. Box 2571, 59806. An internationally based social and service nonprofit group with seven Missoula chapters. Meets September through May at various times and locations.  Big Sky Upland Bird Association. Meets on the last Wednesday of most months, 7:30 p.m., Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks office, 3201 Spurgin Road.  Bitterroot Banquet and Ballroom, 43828 Eastside Highway, Stevensville. Call 239-6661; email partydecor@centric. net. Website www.partydecor.ehost.com. Bitterroot Banquet and Ballroom is walk-in ready with walls adorned and service tables set up and dressed with tablecloths and skirts. It has teamed up with Party Decor, a professional event design and decorating company that oversees the entire event from signing the contract to cleanup. Party Decor will figure out the number of tables and chairs necessary as well as desirable placement, considering both crowd management and aesthetics, and will also communicate with your caterer, bartender, cake decorator and D.J. as to the arrangement of the service tables and dance floor. Party Decor will shop for, purchase and rent any needed supplies, sparing you much time and aggravation.  Bitterroot Building Industry Association, P.O. Box 1299, 1920 N. First, Hamilton, MT 59840. Phone 375-9411, fax 375-0248, e-mail info@bitterrootbia.com. The Bitterroot Building Industry Association is a nonprofit, membership-based association comprised of builders as well as plumbers, bankers, excavators and a variety of other

 All Against the Haul, P.O. Box 7213, Missoula, MT 59807. Phone (406) 823-0695. E-mail info@allagainsthehaul.org. Website www. allagainstthehaul.org. Contact Zack Porter. All Against the Haul is a homegrown effort to stop the construction of a permanent industrial corridor for oversized loads to the Alberta tar sands through Oregon, 78 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

members whose businesses are the fabric of the Bitterroot building industry. The BBIA is part of the Montana Building Industry Association as well as the National Association of Home Builders. The BBIA sponsors two annual events – the Bitterroot Tour of Homes, held the third weekend in August, and the Bitterroot Home & Ranch Expo held the first weekend in February. The BBIA’s mission is “serving to unify and enhance the building industry in the Bitterroot Valley through education, community involvement and quality construction practices.”  Bonner Milltown History Center. P.O. Box 726, Bonner MT 59823. E-mail bonnermilltownhistorycenter@gmail. com, website www.tworivershistory.net. Volunteers working to preserve our local and timber heritage for the education and enjoyment of the public. Located in the Bonner Post Office building, 9397 Highway 200 E. Hours are 2-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and by appointment.  Camp Bighorn. Use adventure activities set in God’s creation to teach campers of all ages how they can relate to and understand God, themselves and others. 1850 Montana Highway 135, Plains, MT 59859; Call 8263144, website www.campbighorn.com.  Children’s Network and Fun Book Fundraising. Call 728-3254. Assists nonprofit groups with fundraising. Fifteen years of assisting local children’s groups and causes in the community.  Christ-Centered Singles (CCS). A Christian singles group meeting to grow in Christ, fellowship, friendship and fun. Open to all singles ages 20s-60s. Weekly Bible study and various gatherings throughout the month. Call for meeting locations and schedules. Contact Bill at 240-7371 or Missoula Alliance Church at 251-3983, www.macmissoula.com.  The Clark Fork River Market, now in its fifth year, takes place every Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. The market is located in downtown Missoula, adjacent to the Clark Fork River, just east of Caras Park under the Higgins Bridge and in the Riverside Parking Lot. Plenty of free parking is available in the adjacent Bank Street Parking Garage. The market offers locally raised meats, including bison, beef, pork, lamb and poultry. A wide variety of local vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, berries and bedding plants are also available, along with salmon and halibut from Alaska, wool goods, honey, salsa and more. Coffee, espresso and local baked goods are available, as well as hot lunch and breakfast items, made by area chefs and bakers. Local musicians provide entertainment. The market

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER includes a large shaded area with tables and chairs. The market begins its season on the first Saturday in May, and is open every Saturday, rain or shine, until the third week in October. The market accepts SNAP cards, VISA/Mastercard and debit cards. Gift tokens available. Check out www. clarkforkrivermarket.com for updates, music schedule and more. Call market manager Franco Salazar at 396-0593 or e-mail clarkforkrivermarket@gmail.com.  The Community Dispute Resolution Center of Missoula County. Call 543-1157. A nonprofit organization staffed by trained volunteers who provide low- and no-cost mediation services to parties in conflict. This includes neighborhood disputes, divorcing and never-married parents who need help designing a parenting plan, parent-teen conflicts, landlord-tenant disputes, and a wide variety of other work, family and relationship misunderstandings. The CDRC also assists the courts in small claims cases. All cases are confidential.  Consumer Credit Counseling Service. 1515 Fairview Ave. Call 543-1188. Providing credit education, budgeting help and debt-repayment programs to individuals or families in need of assistance.  ASUM Student Group: Enjoying Life Sober, University of Montana, enjoyinglifesober@ live.com. Contact Crystal Franchuk, (406) 880-0036. Find us on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.com/pages/Enjoying-LifeSober/264032846952199. Enjoying Life Sober provides students who are abstaining from alcohol or other substances and/or in recovery an opportunity to meet, socialize, and engage in drug and alcohol-free activities with others without the pressures of college drinking and substance abuse.  Future Agricultural Resources for Montana (FARM). P.O. Box 2552 Missoula, 59806. Call 370-0375. www.farmmontana.org. Founded in 2010, FARM is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit directed by a volunteer-based board of directors with the goal of teaching the importance of sustainable agriculture and the permanent preservation of agricultural lands for future generations in Montana communities.  Five Valley Crimestoppers. Gives cash rewards of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of criminals. Informants remain anonymous. Group serves Missoula and Ravalli counties. In Missoula, call 721-4444; in Ravalli, call 363-0062.  Five Valleys Memorial Society. Call 7282648. A nonprofit consumer advocacy organization whose primary purpose is to educate its members and the public in death-related matters and to promote dignity, simplicity and economy in making final arrangements for the time of death.

It is neither a prepayment plan nor funeral is a 501C-3 public policy nonprofit whose insurance. It is nonsectarian. With more mission is to inform all Americans about than 200 similar societies throughout the their rights, powers and responsibilities United States and Canada. when serving as trial jurors. FIJA works to restore the political function of the jury as  Forestry Triangle. For women and wives the final check and balance on our American of USDA Forest Service, University of system of government. Montana Forestry faculty, state Forester’s Office, Bureau of Land Management, Soil  Garden City Harvest (GCH), Box 205, Missoula, Conservation Service and the Weather MT 59806, call 523-3663 or e-mail www. Service. This social group meets on the first gardencityharvest.org. We have four active Wednesday of the month. The group was programs: organized to increase the social pleasures 1. Community Gardens: Contact Genevieve of members visiting or newly arrived Jessop Marsh at 550-3663. In early April, in Missoula. Many retired ladies enjoy Garden City Harvest opens a network of 7 renewing acquaintances. For information community garden sites where people lease call JoAnne Stewart at 273-6437 land on which to grow their own organic (stewartmontana@q.com), Linda Burgan, food. Plots are 15-by-15 feet and cost $40 728-0172 or Sharon Dolan 728-7649. plus a $15 cleanup deposit for the season.  Free Cycles Missoula, 91 Campus Dr. POB Garden City Harvest provides water, tools, 1412, Missoula, MT, 59801. Call 541-7284 compost and advice. The sites are: River or e-mail mist@strans.org; contact Bob Road Community Garden, 1631 River Road, Giordano, programs director. Free Cycles 1/4 mile west of Russell Street; ASUM provides bikes, parts and help to the Garden, south of the UM Golf Course on community. People can build their own Higgins Avenue; Northside Community free bike after volunteering two hours and Garden, on the corner of Cooley and taking a bike-well safety and maintenance Holmes; Orchard Gardens, at homeWORD’s class. Call the bicycle hot line or see affordable housing site, just west of Reserve www.freecycles.org for current hours of Street on Grove Street; Meadow Hill operation. The community bike shop is Flagship Garden at the end of 24th Street at 732 S. First St. W. Free cycles accepts near Meadow Hill Middle School; Second volunteers and donated bikes. Street Garden, just east of Russell on Second and Inez Streets; Garden of Eaton, on the  Friends of the Historical Museum at Fort grounds of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, Missoula. Works to collect, preserve and just north of Mount Avenue on Eaton. interpret the history of Fort Missoula, Missoula County and the wood-products 2. Neighborhood Farms: Contact Garden industry in western Montana. The main City Harvest office, 523-3663. We have 4 museum is open year-round with four neighborhood farms on which we grow fresh exhibit galleries; the buildings on the produce for the Missoula Food Bank, the grounds are open from May through Poverello Center, Youth Homes and other October. Meets quarterly at the museum, local service agencies. The sites are: River Fort Missoula. Elections held in April. Call Road Neighborhood Farm (above); Orchard Robert Brown, executive director, 728-3476. Gardens (above); the North Avenue Youth Farm, 2824 W. Central behind the Tom Roy  Friends of the Library. Contact the Missoula Youth Guidance Home; the PEAS Farm, Public Library, call 721-BOOK, 301 E. Main 3010 Duncan Drive. We offer a Volunteer for St. Veggies program at River Road and Orchard  Friends of Two Rivers, P.O. Box 376, Milltown Gardens Neighborhood Farms. In exchange MT 59851, website www.friendsof2rivers. for labor on those farms, participants org. An organization committed to receive vegetables for their efforts. The promoting a safe, healthy and enriching PEAS Farm is a partnership between environment for communities at the Garden City Harvest and the University of confluence of the Clark Fork and Blackfoot Montana’s Environmental Studies Program. rivers. Supports the restoration of the The PEAS Farm grows a diverse array of Clark Fork by publishing newsletters and vegetables, fruits and flowers on the farm’s sponsoring public meetings. Sponsors 9.5 acres. The farm is home to the UM/ Hooked on Art, an annual art festival in EVST Program in Ecological Agriculture Bonner “Celebrating Walter Hook and the and Society, and Garden City Harvest’s Arts” and Confluence Day, an annual natural Youth Harvest Project and its Community resource festival at the confluence of the Education program. This farm is a vibrant Clark Fork and Blackfoot rivers. outdoor learning center for people of all  Fully Informed Jury Association www.FIJA.org. ages, with lessons rooted in small-scale The Montana page is www.montana.fija. farming and the benefits of local and org. FIJA P.O Box 5570 Helena, MT 59604sustainable agriculture. Besides supplying 5570, (406)442-7800. Executive Director the Food Bank with 15,000 pounds of IIoilo Marguerite Jones aji@fija.org. FIJA UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 79

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER produce a year, the four neighborhood farms support a Community Supported Agriculture program for more than 160 participants. 3. Youth Development Program: Contact director Laurie Strand at 531-6384. The Youth Development programs are therapeutic, service-oriented, employment programs for adolescents. Five to 7 teens are hired each growing season for the Youth Harvest Project. They become an integral part of the dynamic community of the PEAS Farm, participating in production from seed to harvest. The Youth Harvest Project is a collaboration with Youth Drug Court and the Human Resource Council. Garden City Harvest partners with Youth Homes to operate the North Avenue Youth Farm on the grounds of the Tom Roy Youth Guidance Home. This site provides farm employment for Youth Homes’ at-risk teens. The Teens in Transition Project offers a one-on-one farmer apprenticeship to an at-risk teen transitioning into adulthood. This project offers teens to a better path in life through farming. 4. Community Education Program: Contact director Jason Mandala at 239-5524. CEP hosts field trips and summer day camps for Missoula youth at the PEAS Farm. In addition, CEP manages school gardens at five Missoula County Public Schools and works with MCPS to develop new school gardens. This year, CEP is piloting Farmer in the Classroom for MCPS second-graders. All CEP programs provide hands-on, farm-based lessons and activities. Each year over 5,000 students and adults explore connections between food, agriculture, science and their everyday lives. These programs are available to all Missoula-area schools with an emphasis on Missoula County Public Schools.  Humane Society of Western Montana, 5930 Highway 93 S., P.O. Box 1059, Missoula, MT, call 549-HSWM, website www.myHSWM. org. Bringing people and animals together to enrich one another’s lives. Matchmaking adoption program, lost/found services, low-income spay/neuter clinics, affordable dog training, free behavior helpline, pet food bank, critter camp, tours, humane education, cremations, microchipping, dog licenses and volunteer opportunities. For the animals in our care: vaccinations, necessary veterinary care, foster care for those in need and spaying/neutering.  Institute for Sustainable Transportation, call 880-6834, website www. sustainabletransportation.org. Research, design, advocacy and collaboration for transportation that’s safe, equitable and environmentally sound.

 Japan Friendship Club of Montana. Contact Ian Marquand at 251-3778. Monthly noon meetings. A grassroots organization since 1994, the club welcomes and provides hosting for visitors from Japan to Missoula. The club can also be found on Facebook.  KineticFlix.com is an local online fitness, dance and sports DVD rental service that specializes in titles by top trainers that aren’t for rent elsewhere. Monthly subscriptions are available in three package options and DVDs are delivered nationwide to customer’s doors. The KineticFlix library consists of thousands of DVDs ranging from aerobics, ballet and cycling to TRX, yoga and zumba. There are no late fees or shipping costs. For more information go to www.kineticflix.com or contact us at info@ KineticFlix.  League of Women Voters. Goal is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. We support voter rights, representative government, specific government policies in areas we have studied and seek to provide unbiased information on government policies or activities in the news. We do not support individual candidates or political parties. The League has provided over 90 years of ‘civil discourse’ in the United States, and celebrated its 60th year in Missoula in 2011. Contact co-presidents Linda Andrus or Gladys Hardin P.O. Box 8196, Missoula, MT 59802. Facebook: LWVMissoula; e-mail: LWVMissoula@hotmail.com. Website: LWVMissoula.com (projected activation April 1, 2012). Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 543-4096 or check our Facebook page for place and topic of discussion.  Lambros Community Foundation. A charitable organization whose members are agents and employees of Lambros Real Estate ERA and Real Estate Management Group. Funds are raised through direct contributions by members. The Lambros Community Foundation benefits families, children and individuals through nonprofit organizations. The foundation provides funding for food, clothing and shelter in the communities in which Lambros offices are located – Missoula, Hamilton, Polson, Kalispell, Philipsburg and Helena. Applications can be found at www.lambros.com.  Legacy Montana. A Group of nonprofit organizations working together to raise awareness about having a will and encourage legacy gifts to nonprofit organizations. Visit www.legacymontana. org. For information about joining, call 543-5387.  LIGHT (Low-Income Group for Human

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Treatment). Advocates for low-income Missoula County residents. Call Betty, 829-8044, or Kathy, 728-5505. Box 1375, Missoula, MT 59806.  Master Gardener’s Program. Missoula County Extension office, 2825 Santa Fe Court, call 258-4213.  Mensa International. Providing a forum for intellectual exchange among members. For meeting times and how to become a member, call Mariana Priske, 880-4222.  Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium, P.O. Box 8885, Missoula, MT 59807, call (406) 214-5036, website www. missoulabutterflyhouse.org, or e-mail insecteducation@gmail.com, Jen Marangelo. The mission of the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium is to promote an appreciation and understanding of insects and their relatives in the animal kingdom through public education and the development of an invertebrate education facility.  Missoula Area Secular Society (M.A.S.S), P.O. Box 5475, Missoula, MT 598065475, call (406) 646-MASS (6277), website secularmissoula.org, e-mail jon@secularmissoula.org, traci@ secularmissoula.org. M.A.S.S.’s mission is to foster a community of non-theistic individuals by providing opportunities for socializing, networking, and friendship, and to develop and/or promote programs focusing on secular ethics, science, history, and critical thinking for members and the public at large as alternatives to the supernatural interpretations of the human condition.  Missoula County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers who perform search and rescue functions for the citizens of and visitors to Missoula County. SAR activities include locating missing or overdue persons in backcountry areas, SCUBA search and recovery, swiftwater rescue, ice rescue, snowmobile operations, locating downed aircraft, avalanche response, providing educational opportunities, and assisting local law enforcement. SAR members train in survival, sign cutting and tracking, snowmobile operations, boat operations, avalanche rescue, orienteering, radio operations, backcountry travel, first aid and CPR, search management, swiftwater rescue, dive operations, evidence search and recovery, high- and low-angle rope rescue, helicopter operations and K9 handling. Prospective members must live in Missoula County and are subject to a criminal history investigation and a probationary membership period. Persons interested in volunteering should attend one of the

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER following meetings: Missoula, the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 2147 Ernest Drive: Seeley Lake, the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Forest Service Visitors Center. Donations accepted at: MCSSAR, Box 8323, Missoula, MT 59807. Contact Detective Dave Brenner, Missoula County Sheriff’s Department, (406) 258-4810; R.J. Nelsen, chief, Missoula County SAR, (406) 531-0300.  Missoula County Sheriff’s Posse and Cowboy Polo Club. Winter meetings are the first Tuesday of every month, November through April, at 7 p.m. at the Press Box upstairs conference room. Summer meetings are held at the posse’s polo arena. Regular practices are Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, but may vary with outof-town tournament dates. New members welcome. For more information, email cowboypolo@gmail.com.  Missoula Crimestoppers. Contact the city crime prevention officer at the Missoula Police Department or Missoula County Sheriff’s Office at 721-4444.  Missoula Democratic Central Committee. P.O. Box 9305, website www.missoulademocrats. org.  Missoula Farmers Market. Farmers, gardeners and orchardists invited to participate. Source of locally grown vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, eggs, honey and baked goods. Open Saturdays, first week in May to third week in October, 8:30 a.m.-noon. Tuesdays, July through mid-September, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. Call the market master, John Lundquist at 274-6782, website www. missoulafarmersmarket.com.  Missoula Garden Circle. Missoula County Extension Office, 2825 Santa Fe Court, call 829-4200.  Missoula Historic Preservation Commission. Meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers. Contact Philip Maechling, 258-4657.  The Missoula International Friendship Program is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization that has operated in Missoula since 1988. MIFP promotes global awareness, understanding, friendship, and intercultural learning by matching international students with Missoula-area community friends. Requires only once-a-month contact between community friends and their international students. Matches are made in August for fall semester and January for spring semester. For more information, or to participate, call Laela Shimmer at 7211960 or e-mail cassis@bresnan.net , or call the Office of Foreign Student and Scholar Services at 243-2226.  Missoula Newcomer’s Club. Whether you are new to Missoula or have been here for years,

the Missoula Newcomer’s Club is a great way to meet new people and have fun. Meets first Wednesday of the month. Membership to this social group is $20 a year and includes many monthly activities: coffees, bunco, cards, lunches, dinners and more. For time and location, call Cindy Ensminger, 273-5403.  Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD), 629 Phillips Street, Missoula, MT 59802, call 721-7513, website www.mudproject. org, e-mail info@mudproject.org. Contact Ann Quirk. The MUD Project exists to create a replicable model of sustainable living through education, demonstration, and celebration in the Missoula community. MUD provides Missoulians of all ages the tools for sustainable living through its backyard sustainability workshops, tool library, truck share, youth education program and sustainable living demonstration site.  MOMS Club of Missoula, call 541-MOMS, website www.momsclub.org. This local chapter of an international nonprofit support group for stay-at-home moms offers shared activities for mothers and their children such as meetings with interesting speakers and discussions, park play days, weekly play groups, activity groups, and a monthly “moms’ night out.”  Montana Connections is a metaphysical and healing arts network for Montana with an online directory. Montana Connections’ purpose is to connect others of like mind and do business with one another as well as support one another. There are listings for every area of Montana plus current events. Contact Kali Rose Star, (406) 407-2190, P.O. Box 1306, Kalispell, MT 59903; website www.montanaconnections.net, e-mail mt.connections@yahoo.com. Get on the e-mail mailing list to receive updates on what is happening in Missoula and Montana.  Montana Information Site, www. montanalinks.com. Information on the arts, business, education, events, fun stuff, government and politics, media, sports and travel categories.  Montana Libertarian Party. Box 4803, Missoula, MT 59806. Contact Mike Fellows, 721-9020, (800) ELECT-US, website www. lp.org, or e-mail mtlpinfo@aol.com. The Montana Libertarian Party is the real choice for smaller government, lower taxes, and more liberty. The Libertarian Party works for economic and personal freedom.  Montana Native Plant Society. Box 8783, Missoula, MT 59807-8783. Meets on the second Thursday of each month from October to May. Meeting place and times announced in the Missoulian.

 Montana People’s Action. 208 E. Main St., call 728-5297. A grassroots, membership organization that assists communities of low-income citizens (neighborhoods, housing projects, trailer courts) in organizing to have a greater voice in community issues that affect them. Does not handle individual consumer complaints.  Montana Public Interest Research Group (MontPIRG), 360 Corbin Hall, University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, call 243-2908, website www.montpirg.org. Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that serves as a public-interest watchdog and works for educated consumers, a clean environment and a more responsible government.  Mountain West NSA Speaker Association, website www.tohirespeakers.com. A statewide, nonprofit organization pledging to provide its clientele with professional, entertaining, educational and inspirational keynotes, seminars and workshops for businesses and organizations throughout the world.  Montana Association of Railroad Passengers. Contact Dave Strohmaier, 327-8911. Dedicated to retaining, improving and increasing railroad passenger service in the state of Montana.  National Coalition Building Institute of Missoula, 1280 S. Third St. W Suite B Missoula, MT 59801, call (406) 541-6891, website www.ncbimissoula.org, e-mail ncbi@ncbimissoula.org. NCBI Missoula helps individuals, communities and organizations build a just and inclusive society. To accomplish its mission, NCBI offers workshops and trains leaders on how to reduce prejudice, prevent violence and resolve conflict. The three pillars of NCBI’s work are: developing young leaders, strengthening communities and building more effective businesses and organizations.  Open Way Sangha, Open Way Mindfulness Center, 702 Brooks St., the building in Rose Park, Missoula, MT 59801, call 549-9005, e-mail openwaysangha@aol.com, website www.openway.org. Open Way Mindfulness Center is home to two meditation groups in the mindfulness tradition of Zenmaster Thich Nhat Hanh, Be Here Now: Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Open Way: Tuesdays at 7 p.m., both are free, friendly, and open to all. We also host community classes including yoga and Tai Chi. For class schedule and prices or more information please see our website.  People’s Market. Offers craftspeople a chance to sell their work on Saturday mornings in the summer in downtown Missoula. Runs May through October.  Pambo Toto Jewelry, call 239-2340, website

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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER www.pambatoto.com or e-mail, bndlee1@gmail.com. Contact Debbie Lee. Pambo Toto jewelry and crafts are created and sold to raise funds for Sanctuary of Hope, homes for orphans in Nairobi, Kenya. Jewelry is mostly handmade with fair trade beads. Crafts and textiles are created through an economic development project for HIV- positive women who live in a Nairobi slum.  The Peace & Justice Film Series shows documentary movies of social and environmental importance most Thursdays while the University of Montana is in session. Lively and respectful discussions follow each one. Open to the public and free of charge. UC Theater, University of Montana campus, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Assistive Listening Devices available for the hearing impaired. Contact Peace & Justice Film Series. Sponsors: University of Montana Students for Peace & Justice and The Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. E-mail info@peaceandjusticeeilms.org or go to www.peaceandjusticefilms. org.  Quilt Barn Trail. Nonprofit goodwill project by Threads of Montana History and Kris Crawford. A map of the free driving tour is available at www.mthistory.us to see a tour of historic barns and quotes of local history in th southwest Missoula area.  Reproductive Rights Coalition. Contact Planned Parenthood, Public Affairs Office in Helena at 457-2469 or Missoula communications director at 728-0402, Ext. 30. A coalition of local groups that meets periodically to promote public education about reproductive freedom of choice. Also is involved in lobbying and identification of abortion-rights candidates.  The Rocky Mountain Photography Club. Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at the Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St., Community Room, Southgate Mall. Photographers of all levels share expertise, creativity, concerns and passions in a supportive

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environment. Guest speakers, field trips to areas such as Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, workshops and competitions are planned. Web site: www.rockymountainphotoclub.com.  Rocky Mountain Tours. 243 Eddy Ave. Missoula, MT 59801. Call 721-4198. e-mail rosemarie@rockymttours.com; Website rockymttours@webstarts.com. Owner Rose-Marie Bowman is ITMI- certified with 21 years experience as tour director/manager. A Missoula-based, bus travel company that provides an opportunity for mini-vacations at very affordable prices.  Singles of Missoula. Devoted to networking singles for fun and interesting activities. Monthly potluck and newsletter which announces activities such as discussion groups, nature walks, skiing, movies and dancing. Box 2322, Missoula, MT 59806. Contact Laurel Trader, Ltrader5019@msn.com. 721-5019. Schedule of weekly events available at www.singlesofmissoula.org.  Social Media Club Missoula, 1720 Brooks St., Suite 5. Missoula, MT 59801. Social Media Club has been organized for the purpose of sharing best practices, establishing ethics and standards, and promoting media literacy around the emerging area of social media. This is the beginning of a global conversation about building an organization and a community where the many diverse groups of people who care about social media can come together to discover, connect, share and learn.  Sons and Daughters of Italy. Contact Debby Barberio, 721-7217.  Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers. Contact Virginia Anderson, 543-3385. State meetings yearly. Elections held in August.  2MuchStuff4Us.com. Call 1-855-2MuchStuff for neighborhood junk removal.  Tegner No. 224 Vasa Order of America Swedish Cultural Organization. Chartered May 1912 in Missoula. Contact Bob Linsted, 251-2718. Meets on the third Friday of each month, 7 p.m., Nordic Pines.  Teen Challenge Montana Outreach Women’s Residential Center, 3815 S. Seventh St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, call 543-1912.  Teen Challenge Thrift Store, 1035 Mount Ave., Missoula, MT 59901, call 728-1171.  Toastmasters International, Missoula Breakfast Forum. Helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking. Meets 6:30 a.m. each Thursday at Perkins Restaurant.  Travelers’ Rest Chapter of Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation. As keepers of the story and stewards of the trail, provides regional leadership in maintaining the physical, written and verbal integrity of the Lewis and Clark Trail through stewardship, scholarship, education, partnership and cultural inclusiveness in western Montana. Meets on the first Thursday of each month, September through May, Lolo Community Center, 7 p.m. 273-4848. Travelers’ Rest Chapter, P.O. Box, 447, Lolo, MT 59847.  Travelers’ Rest Preservation and Heritage Association (TRPHA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to preserve and protect Travelers’ Rest State Park and National Historic Landmark through excellence in place-based educational and interpretive programming. For information about our customized field trips for school and youth groups, interpretive programs and special events, and to find out how you can support our efforts, visit www. travelersrest.org or call 273-4253.  Treasure State Toastmasters. A nonprofit educational organization dedicated to assisting people who wish to improve their public speaking, communication and leadership skills. Meets every Wednesday, 6 p.m., at Durham Learning Center, St. Patrick Hospital. Guests are welcome. Contact Jim Mickelson, 728-9117.  United Veterans Council Associated Veterans Relief Board, P.O. Box 5201, Missoula, 59806. Contact Dave Fowlkes, 544-1707.  Western Montana Autodesk Users Group. Peter Costello, 6701 Kelsey

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS OTHER/PEACE/PROFESSIONAL Court, Missoula, MT 59803, call 396-7191 or e-mail peter.costello@cadmont.com. The WMAUG is a place for CAD (computer -aided drafting and design) professionals in western Montana to congregate. Autodesk products such as AutoCAD and Revit are among the world leaders in 2d drafting and 3d modeling software. Monthly meetings are informal and anyone interested is encouraged to attend.  Western Montana Chapter of the American Culinary Federation. Box 7585, Missoula, MT 59803-7585.  Western Montana Retired Educators meet in September, November, December, March and May at the DoubleTree at 11:30 a.m., usually the third Wednesday of the month. All retired educators are welcome to attend the meetings and luncheon. Our local group works through the state legislature for the protection of our children’s education and for teacher benefits, the University of Montana Education Scholarship program, and the Missoula Food Bank. President is Darlene Behan, 251-6943; publicity, Anna Marie Clouse, 549-4227.  Western Montana Returned Peace Corps Volunteers. Provides social contact and mutual support among Peace Corps alumni and those interested in the Peace Corps. Provides educational presentations regarding Peace Corps experiences to interested groups. Meets throughout the year at various times and locations. Call Dennis Bangs, 549-1631.  Western Montana Volunteer Center.Website: www.volunteer.umt.edu. Helps volunteers of all ages find opportunities in western Montana to get involved and make a meaningful difference. Provides a venue for community organizations to post their volunteer opportunities. The virtual volunteer center is a collaboration between Missoula Aging Services and the office for Civic Engagement at The University of Montana.  World Affairs Council of Montana, 201 W. Main St. No. 101, Missoula, MT 59802, call 728-3328, go to www.montanaworldaffairs. org or e-mail wacmontana@mtwi.net. Contacts: retired Ambassador Mark Johnson, founder; Aubrie Lyons, executive director. The council, founded in 2000, offers opportunities for Montanans to foster a greater global awareness and understanding through community distinguished speakers programs, peopleto-people diplomacy, overseas visits, and K-12 educational outreach programs. The MWAC is a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the world to Montana and Montana to the world.

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Missoula has a number of groups dedicated to furthering efforts for world peace.  Friendship Force Missoula-Western Montana. Mary Ann Schipf, 728-2995, friendship2u@ Professional yahoo.com. Building global good will  American Indian Business Leaders AIBL). through personal friendships. Members University of Montana, Gallagher both host and travel with these goals in Business Building, Room 366. 243-4879. mind. Provides support and encouragement  Jeannette Rankin Peace Center. 519 S. Higgins to American Indian students interested Ave. 543-3955. Website: www.jrpc.org. in entrepreneurship, business and tribal Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday economic development, with an emphasis and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Resources and on providing culturally appropriate career activities promoting peace, social justice development and leadership-training and sustainability. Center offers a lending opportunities. library, community meeting room and fair Fully Informed Jury Association www.FIJA.org. trade gift store. The Montana page is www.montana.fija.  Justice and Witness Committee (of University org. FIJA P.O Box 5570 Helena, MT 59604Congregational Church, United Church of Christ). 5570. (406)442-7800. Executive Director 405 University Ave. 543-6952. Dedicated to IIoilo Marguerite Jones aji@fija.org FIJA work on peace and justice issues. is a 501C-3 public policy nonprofit whose mission is to inform all Americans about  Missoula Friends Meeting (Quakers). 1861 S. their rights, powers and responsibilities 12th St. W. 549-6276. Meeting for worship when serving as trial jurors. FIJA works to Sundays at 11 a.m. at the meeting house. A restore the political function of the jury as religious society involved with peace and the final check and balance on our American social concerns. system of government.  Missoula Peace Quilters. Ellie Larsen, 919  The Missoula Businesswomen’s Network. Parkview Way, 721-1597. Jean Thorstenson, For information and a schedule of events 721-5021. Sponsors the Missoula visit: www.discovermbn.com. A group Peacemaker Award, which is presented of women committed to increasing their yearly by the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, personal and professional effectiveness and uses quilting as a medium to promote through networking and education. Meets peace. the second Wednesday of every month at  Missoula Women for Peace, branch of Women’s the Holiday Inn Downtown by the Park from International League for Peace and Freedom. 11:35 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sub-networks meet University Congregational Church. 549monthly to give individuals more time to 9408. Meets second and fourth Monday network; MBN hosts a Women’s Symposium of month; call for times. Open to new in February. members.  Missoula Business and Professional Women.  Peace Corps. University of Montana, Caryl Connick, 542-1307, or Bertha Lommasson Center 154. 243-2839. Email: Croghan, 543-4673. Meets first and third peacecorps@umontana.edu. Opportunities Wednesday of month. Call for location. for people to serve as volunteers in  Missoula County Association of Realtors. Call international communities. Hours 12:30728-0560 for meeting times and locations. 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 Website http://www.missoularealestate. a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. com. Fridays.  Missoula Downtown Association. Linda  The International Peace Resource Center McCarthy, executive director, 543-4238. Library. 2228 W. Kent Ave.; mailing address Web site www.missouladowntown.com. Peaceresource Productions, at Box 22, Promotes, supports and enhances the Lake Oswego, Ore., 97034-0003. Tim vitality of downtown Missoula. Promotes Flanagan, (503) 697-1670. Email: shalom@ shopping, history, art and culture. Attracts peaceresource.com. Any student or business through events and manages the researcher is welcome to peruse the library Caras Park Pavilion. Produces Out to Lunch, holdings and do research. The center Downtown ToNight, BrewFest, Garden City welcomes work-study and/or serviceRiver Rod Run, River City Roots Festival learning students from the University of and Macy’s Parade of Lights, among other Montana in maintaining and documenting events. the collections. This library is maintained and preserved by the International Peace  Missoula Nonprofit Network. Contact Missoula Resource Center, www.angelfire.com/ Nonprofit Network. c/o United Way, PO Box mt/peaceresources, and the Wordsmith 6104, Missoula, MT 59807. Phone 549Collection, www.wordsmithcreativearts. 6104. email: leah@missoulanonprofit.org. UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 83

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONSPROFESSIONAL/SENIORS Website www.missoulanonprofit.org. through May, at the Doubletree Hotel. Members enjoy reduced luncheon and  The Missoula Nonprofit Network strives to seminar rates, as well as networking, strengthen the nonprofit sector by holding exchange opportunities and news for a $25 joint trainings, sharing best practices and annual membership. collaborating on grant resources. There  Western Montana Retired Educators meet in are nine training workshops offered per September, November, December, March year. Workshops are focused on nonprofit and May at the DoubleTree at 11:30 a.m., issues and held annually September-May. usually the third Wednesday of the month. Workshops are free for members and $10 per All retired educators are welcome to attend person for non-members. the meetings and luncheon. Our local group  The Montana Associated Technology works through the state Legislature for Roundtables. Russ Fletcher, russ@matr. the protection of our children’s education net or 531-8119. Web site www.matr.net. and for teacher benefits, the University of MATR provides networking and information Montana Education Scholarship program, opportunities to foster economic growth and the Missoula Food Bank. President is in Montana and the Inland Northwest. Darlene Behan, 251-6943; publicity, Anna The roundtables are informal networking Marie Clouse, 549-4227. organizations in Montana cities whose participants include entrepreneurs, business professionals, educators, government Seniors officials, retirees and students. The Web Western Montana Retired Educators Associasite is updated daily and contains a large tion. (affiliated with MREA and NRTA, a division library of previous information organized of AARP). Contact president Linda Garberg (Mrs. by category and a weekly newsletter is Ray Weidmere), 4815 Arcadia Court, Missoula, MT available. There is no cost to be a member or 59803. Cell, 360-9583; home, 251-2651. Group to receive the newsletters. of retirees who wish to remain in contact with  Mountain West NSA Speaker Association. www. others in area of education. Organization provides information about bills in the legislature dealing tohirespeakers.com. A statewide, nonprofit organization pledging to provide its clientele with youth, education, and families. Provides with professional, entertaining, educational information about health and senior services available. Provides volunteer help in the schools and and inspirational keynotes, seminars and youth groups. Supports food bank, families in need. workshops for businesses and organizations Provide scholarships annually to 2 students in field throughout the world. of education attending the University of Montana.  National Association of Insurance and Financial Support Gregg Martenson’s Central Asia Institute Advisors (NAIFA) Montana-Western. Visit (pennies for peace)building schools’ project. Have www.naifanet.com/westernmontana for five regular luncheon meetings a year. meetings. Meets last Tuesday of the month, September through May, at the Holiday Inn. Area agency on aging  Society for Human Resource Management, Big Sky Chapter. www.bigskyshrm.org. Meets the  Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682, www.missoulaagingservices. second Thursday of each month for lunch org. Promotes independence, dignity and and speaker presentations on HR-related health of older adults and those who care for topics, September through May, 11:30 a.m. them. Offers community-based resources to 1 p.m. Location varies. An international and services, volunteer opportunities as professional organization that provides well as advocacy and education about issues education and certification for personnel affecting older adults. and human resource professionals. Programs and services include:  Sustainable Business Council-Missoula Care Solutions - Client-centered service Area. www.sustainablebusinesscouncil. offering short-term ongoing case org. Provides networking and education management for physical health, mental through meetings, workshops and materials well-being, caregiver support and respite, designed for businesses and organizations medication management, nutrition interested in pursuing economic, assessment, home safety evaluation, environmental and social sustainability. coordination of support services, planning Meets in September, November, January, for long-term services and more. Fees based March and May. on sliding scale.  Western Montana Fund Raisers Association Family Caregiver Support-Includes respite (WMFRA), P.O. Box 3155, Missoula, program for caregivers, monthly caregiver MT 59806. Visit us at WMFRA.org, on support group, Powerful Tools for Facebook or by email wmfra@bresnan.net. Caregivers classes semi-annually. 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in the community. Includes: Foster Grandparents-adults over 55 with limited income earn a tax-free stipend while providing special care, attention and academic guidance to children. RSVP Volunteer Program-Provides personalized service for adults 55 and over to explore opportunities to use their skills, talents and experience to meet important community needs. Senior Companions-adults 55 and over with limited income earn a tax-free stipend while offering assistance to local seniors helping them to live independently. Montana SMP-responds to and investigates complaints of Medicare waste, fraud and abuse. Volunteers can also assist beneficiaries in understanding Medicare billing. Ombudsman Program-certified local ombudsmen work to protect resident rights for persons in long-term care facilities. Senior Nutrition Program-congregate dining available in Missoula and throughout county. Includes: Liquid supplements- available at cost with prescription. Meals On Wheels-Provides meals for homebound older adults and persons with disabilities in Missoula County. Meals are prepared under the supervision of a dietitian and provide one-third or more of minimum daily requirements. Special diet meals available. Volunteers deliver meals Monday through Friday and provide frozen meals for weekends. Senior Diner Club-provides special meal coupons redeemable at various local restaurants. Suggested coupon contribution based on the participant’s income. Senior Farmers Market Coupon Program-provides means to purchase fresh in-season produce at local markets. Senior Help Line & Resource Center-provides information and referral services for seniors and caregivers, including monthly caregiver support group and a caregiver resource library. Assists seniors in maintaining their independence by providing information about legal issues, housing, transportation, home care options, Medicare and Medicaid, tax assistance and more. Senior Transportation-Information available about city and rural services. SHIP (State Health Insurance Program)-a free and confidential program that answers beneficiaries’ questions about Medicare, health care billing and the changes to Medicare, including understanding Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplemental Health Insurance.

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SENIORS Abuse/protection  Elder abuse hot line for state of Montana, 1-800-551-3191. This line is programmed to roll to the nearest area agency on aging. No charges.  Long-term care ombudsman-Advocacy for residents in long-term care facilities. See Area Agency on Aging, Missoula Aging Services.  Western Montana Chapter for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. 2681 Palmer, Suite K, 59808. 327-7886. Fax 329-1313. http:// westernmontanachapter.org. The Western Montana Chapter is a private non profit organization dedicated to providing clients with professional services. It acts as a neutral, objective third party, focusing on the best interest of our clients through sustainable management of assets and comprehensive case management. It serves people throughout Montana. Cities include Missoula, Hamilton, Polson, Kalispell, Great Falls, Helena, Lewistown and Billings to name a few. The Chapter is managed by a volunteer board of directors. The members are composed of people with backgrounds in human services, private business, accounting and other related areas. The Western Montana Chapter’s staff has a high reputation within the communities we serve.  YWCA Pathways Program. 1130 W. Broadway, 59801. 542-1944 or 1-800-483-7858 (24hour crisis line). www.ywcaofmissoula. org. Services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including crisis counseling and 24-hour crisis line; educational programs; support groups; information/referral network; and advocacy for women, men and children who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.

Advocacy/political action Legal  Elder abuse/adult protective services. (See Western Montana Chapter for the Prevention of Elder Abuse).  Missoula County Attorney’s Office. 200 W. Broadway. 258-4737. http://www. co.missoula.mt.us/cattorney. Contact Fred Van Valkenburg. Elected official who serves as both public prosecutor for the state of Montana and legal adviser for all Missoula County officials.  Montana Legal Services, Association. 211 N. Higgins Ave. 543-8343 or 1-800-6666899. www.lawhelp.org. Provides free civil legal assistance to low-income people in the areas of family law, consumer matters, landlord/tenant disputes, Indian law, Social Security disability and public benefits.  MontPIRG. P.O. Box 505, Missoula, MT

59806. www.montpirg.org. Works for a clean and healthful environment, strong consumer protection and an open and accountable government. Advocate for the public interest at the local, state and national levels of government.  Senior and Long-term Care Division. 1-800332-2272. www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc. Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. Legal referral service and advocate for all seniors and serves as an ombudsman for people in nursing and personal care homes and their families to help them understand their rights.  Senior Help Line & Resource Center. See Area Agency on Aging, Missoula Aging Services.  Summit Independent Living. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave., No. 101, 59803. 728-1630. Fax 3291312. www.summitilc.org. Political  AARP. 30 W. 14th St., Suite 301, Helena, 59601. 1-886-295-7278. Fax (406) 4412230. www.aarp.org/states/mt. mtaarp@ aarp.org.  Human Resource Council. 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. hrcxi.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Helps low-income individuals and families with utility bills, weatherization, employment, rental assistance and training programs. Educational opportunities  Golden College University of Montana. 2436266. Reduced costs for Montana Seniors 65 and over enrolled in regular classes.  Missoula County Public Schools Adult and Continuing Education. Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center, 310 S. Curtis St. 542-4015.  University of Montana Continuing Education. 243-2900.  Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI), School of Extended & Lifelong Learning, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812. Phone 243-2905. Dannette Fadness, MOLLI coordinator, www.umt.edu/molli. MOLLI, offers programs that promote the lifelong learning and personal growth of +50 individuals through a diverse collection of non-credit, short courses offered in the fall, winter and spring. MOLLI also offers a grandparents and grandchildren (6-12 yrs.) summer camp, MOLLI Summer Adventures in Science: Connecting the Circle each July.

Employment

employment consultant to assist with job placement, resume and interview tips.

End of Life care  Partners In Home Care Home and Community Based Services. 2687 Palmer St. Suite B. 728-8848. Hospice is not a place it is a type of care that focuses on comfort rather than cure. Provides patient-centered care for patients with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. It also provides support to the patients loved ones. For over 25 years our caregivers and volunteers have provided the highest level of physical, spiritual, and emotional care to patients and their families. Available 24 hours a day. Website www. partnersinhomecare.org.  Strings of Peace, Music-Thanatology Services, Jan McArthur, MSN, RN, CM-Th, 546-4127. An end of life palliative care service for individuals which provides care through live music (voice and harp) delivered proscriptively. Patients and families can benefit from one or a series of music vigils during the process of an approaching death, as well as when death becomes imminent. Call for information or to make a referral. Fee charged for services.

Financial assistance Energy  Senior Help Line & Resource CenterFor information and assistance with applications. See Area Agency on Aging, Missoula Aging Services.  Energy Share of Montana. 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. Revolving loan fund to qualified homeowners for furnace repairs and emergency energy situations.  Human Resource Council 1801 S. Higgins Ave. 728-3710. hrcxi.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Helps low- income individuals and families with utility bills, weatherization, employment, rental assistance and training programs.  Missoula Electric Cooperative. 1700 W. Broadway. 541- 4433. Offers rebates to member customers on high-efficiency electric water heaters.  NorthWestern Energy. 1-800-823-5995. Offers free energy audit.

Income  Big Sky Rx. 1-866-369-1233. Premium assistance program funded by the tax on tobacco products. Exists to help cover premiums.  Missoula County Office of Public Assistance. 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100. 329-1200. Low income subsidy programs.  Montana Veterans Affairs Division. 2501 S. UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 85

 Experience Works. 543-2300. A national program providing work experience, job training and placement for low-income people over 55 years of age.  Missoula Work Force Center (Job Service). 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59801. 728-7060. wsd.dli.mt.gov/local/Missoula. Contact an

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SENIORS Reserve St. 542-2501. Veterans advocacy organization that assists with filing claims with federal Veterans Affairs system.  Medicaid. See Medicaid for complete description.  Social Security Administration. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave., Suite 5. 5421580.

Fitness  Aquatic Movement Therapy for Arthritis, Community Rehabilitation Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road, 327-4427. Warm-water pool exercise helps relieve the pain and stiffness of arthritis. Call for fees and class schedule.  Go with the Flow, Community Rehabilitation Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road, 327-4427. Gentle aquatic therapy class in warm-water pool specifically designed to relieve chronic pain. Offered in conjunction with CMS’ Montana Pain Institute.  Mall Walkers, Southgate Mall Community Room, 721-5140. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10 a.m. Meetings include discussion group on health and fitness, warmup, 30-minute walk and cool down. Mall is open at 6 a.m. for those who want to walk independently.  Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave., 543-7154. Fitness activities include line dancing, aerobics and tai chi. Activities are available to both members and nonmembers for a small fee.  New Directions Clinic, University of Montana, Skaggs Building, No. 113. 243-4016. Provides physical therapy service and wellness center for people with chronic illness and disease (i.e. arthritis, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and diabetes). Skilled physical therapy and supervised exercise facility. Fees are based on a sliding scale and Medicare and Medicaid accepted.  Peak Health & Wellness Center, 5000 Blue Mountain Road, 251- 3344.

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Programs geared toward seniors include a fitness class focusing on muscle strength, yoga focusing on flexibility and breathing, and senior water aerobics. There is also an indoor walking track. Call ahead for a free guest pass.  Women’s Club, 2105 Bow St., 728-4410. Offers exercise classes specifically for seniors that include water exercise and aerobics. Personal training, one-on-one dance instruction, tai chi and yoga are also available.  YMCA, 3000 S. Russell St., 721-9622. Many programs and classes that are appropriate for seniors who are just beginning a fitness program or who want to maintain an active lifestyle.

Home care Home-Health (Nonmedical in-home care)  Care Solutions, a program of Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Client-centered service offering short-term and ongoing case management for physical health, mental well-being, caregiver support and respite, medication management, nutrition assessment, home safety evaluation, coordination of support services, planning for long-term services and more. Fees based on sliding scale.  Case Management Caregiving: 2704 Brooks St., Suite C, 59801, 541-6577, 866-830-2224, cmcaregiving.com. Provides in-home assistance, case management and bill paying services. Creates customized caregiving teams for day and/or nighttime care. Family member can stay in the comfort of their home and receive topquality care from caregivers who become like family. Specialize in one-on-one relationships with our clients and care that is around the clock. Case management services can be used to navigate the health care system to make sure you or your loved one are receiving the right services and to give a local liaison with the doctors and other services that might be received.  Case Management Connections and In Home Assistance, 800 Kensington, No. 208, 59801. 541-6577. 1-866-830-2224. Website, cmcaregiving.com. Provides in-home assistance, case management and bill paying services. Creates customized caregiving teams for day and/or nighttime care. Family member can stay in the comfort of their home and receive top-quality care from caregivers who become like family. Specialize in one-on-one relationships with our clients and care that is around the clock. Case management services can be used to navigate the health care system to make sure you or your loved one are receiving the right services and to give a local liaison with the doctors and other services that might be received.  Comfort Keepers. 728-5537. Provides a range of in-home care services that can be customized to fit your individual needs. Offer personalized support so you may live as independently as possible in the comforts of your own home.  Consumer Direct Personal Care, 1903 S. Russell St. 541- 8700 or 1-866-438-8591, www.consumerdirectonline.net. Self-directed in-home care. You are in charge; recruit, hire and manage your caregiver. Stay at home, maintain your independence and control.  Express Employment Professionals, 3709 Brooks St., 59801. 542-0323. www.expresspros.com. Locally owned and operated company with national resources that has been staffing in-home caregivers since 1993. Express provides personal care attendants, homemakers, grounds keeping or socialization companions and is a state approved Medicaid provider also accepting private pay. You customize your care plan.  Home Care Services, 1048 Burlington Ave. 543-1184. Assistance with bathing, dressing and personal needs. Meal preparation and feeding. Medication reminders, housekeeping, transportation, respite care.  Home Health of Montana: 1903 S. Russell, 59801, 541-1800, www. homehealthofmontana.com. Provides a wide spectrum of in-home

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SENIORS services including nursing, IV therapy, physical/occupational/speech therapies and social work. Also provides complimentary nursing consultations for patients and/or families. The only independent MedicareCertified home health agency in Missoula and Ravalli counties.  Home Instead Senior Care, 400 Expressway, Suite C, 59808, 523-9909, fax: 523-9949, www.homeinstead.com. Assists seniors with everyday non-medical tasks that allow independence no matter where you call home. From an hour a day up to 24 hours/ seven days a week including weekends and holidays. Meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, personal care, shopping, errands, escort to appointments, Alzheimer/dementia care, respite care, assistance with end of life care. Caregivers are trained, bonded, and insured. Services are provided Missoula and Ravalli counties.  Missoula Aging Services, maintains consumer information. See Area Agency on Aging.  Summit Independent Living, 700 S.W. Higgins Ave., No 101, 59803. 728-1630. Fax 3291312. http://www.summitilc.org.

Hospice  Hospice of Missoula, 800 Kensington Ave., No. 204, 59801. 543-4408. Fax 543-4118. hospiceofmissoula.com. hospiceofmissoula@bresnan.net. A charitable hospice providing physical, emotional and spiritual care at end of life. Patients are cared for by a team of physicians, nurses, home aides, chaplain, music thanatologist and social workers. Hospice care serves the entire family, not just the patient, and continues after death with bereavement support.  Partners In Home Care. Home and Community Based Services. 2687 Palmer St. Suite B. 728-8848. Hospice is not a place it is a type of care that focuses on comfort rather than cure. Provides patient-centered care for patients with a life expectancy of 6 months or less. It also provides support to the patients loved ones. For over 25 years our caregivers and volunteers have provided the highest level of physical, spiritual, and emotional care to patients and their families. Available 24 hours a day. Website www.partnersinhomecare.org.

Medical equipment and supplies  Community Home Oxygen, 2111 South Ave. W. 728-4315.  Harrington Surgical Supply, 1208 W. Kent Ave., Missoula 59801. 721-8468. harringtonsurgical@blackfoot.net. Locally owned durable medical equipment supplier that prides itself on customer service.

Services include wheelchair, hospital bed and walker rentals, oxygen rental, ostomy supplies, surgical wound dressings, power equipment sales and service, rehab supplies, insurance billing and certified ATS on staff.  Lincare, 715 Kensington Ave., Suite 25A, 59801. 543-1832. www.lincare.com.  Norco, 2850 Stockyard Road, Missoula, 59808. 549-2321. www.norco-inc.com. mikec@norco-inc.com. Supplies home medical equipment and supplies throughout western Montana. Full-line medical equipment provider billing Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.  Orbit Medical. 422-7174. One of the leading providers of Electric Wheelchairs. Processes all of the necessary paperwork to help take care of your mobility needs for little or no cost to you. This focus on patient care makes Orbit the perfect choice to help you or a loved one.  Partners In Home Care. Home and Community Based Services. Medical Equipment, 2687 Palmer St., Suite B, Missoula, MT 59808. 728-8848. A full line home medical equipment provider specializing in respiratory services. Services include oxygen therapy, CPAP, oximetry, ambulation equipment, bed and bath equipment, infant apnea monitors, bili lights, aids to daily living and more. Certified respiratory therapists on staff to provide in-home clinical support. Available 24 hours a day. www.partnersinhomecare.org.  Positive Outlooks Incontinence, 546-3587. Contact Chad Glass. Offers home delivery to all ages and for a wide variety of personal care products. Provides quality, prompt, friendly service at an affordable rate to those in need of incontinence products. Offers the No. 1 rated American-made products on the market. Visit the online store at www. positiveoutlookstore.com.  R.A.M.P. – Regional Access Mobility Program of Montana. A nonprofit company, R.A.M.P can provide and install aluminum ramps, wooden ramps, stair lifts, elevator lifts, hand rails, grab bars, shower chairs, A.D.A. toilets, hand-held shower units and door thresholds. R.A.M.P. is willing to provide assessments and estimates for your organization and clients to deal with any accessibility issues they may have. Contact Pat White, 531-0210 or 728-2486.

Skilled care (physician-ordered Medicare and/or Medicaid certified)

including nursing, intravenous therapy, physical/occupational/speech therapies and care management. Also provides complimentary nursing consultations for patients and/or families. The only independent Medicare-certified home health agency in Missoula and Ravalli counties.  Nightingale Nursing 1903 S. Russell St., 541-1700. Offers skilled nursing services, personal care attendants, home monitoring system, on-call nurse, respite service, chore services, in-home counseling, physical therapy, assistance with hospice and other services.  Northwest Homecare 913 S.W. Higgins, No. 204, 549-8059. Provides skilled nursing or PCA care for children, seniors or disabled clients in the comfort of their own home. Medicaid and private insurance.  Partners In Home Care Home and Community Based Services. 2687 Palmer St., Suite B. 327-4585. Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) is a Medicaid Waiver program. The program enables older adults and adults with disabilities to live fully integrated lives within their own communities. Case managers work closely with consumers and families to provide online assessment and coordination of support services which are tailored to meet the needs of individual consumers, enabling them to live in the the least restricted setting. Website www.partnersinhomecare. org.

Hospitals/clinics  Community Medical Center 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 728-4100. www.communitymed. org. A 151-bed acute medical and surgical hospital including obstetrics, neonate ICU and rehabilitation facility.  Missoula City-County Health Department, 301 W. Alder St., 258-4745, www.co.missoula. mt.us/Health.  St. Patrick Hospital: Montana Cancer Center: Departments of Radiation & Medical Oncology. 500 West Broadway. Radiation Oncology: 406-329-5655. Medical Oncology: 406728-2539. The Montana Cancer Center (MCC) is a collaboration between Montana Cancer Specialists, Radiation Oncology Professionals and St. Patrick Hospital. This collaboration helps medical personnel to manage the cancer patient’s complex medical care and to support the patients and their families during cancer treatment. The mission of the MCC is to support persistent improvement in cancer care, through a patient-oriented, physicianled, information-rich system. The Center provides patients with access to a wide variety of professionals: board certified

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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SENIORS physicians, oncology-certified registered nurses, a board certified physicist, board certified dosimetrists, board certified radiation therapists, nurse specialists, dietitians, physical therapists, social workers, chaplains and administrative support staff. In addition the Montana Cancer Institute Foundation (MCIF), a collaborative effort between St. Patrick Hospital and The University of Montana offers patients a wide variety of clinical research options for nearly every type of cancer. MCIF is also involved in genetics research related how patients may respond to medications based on their genetic influences.  Montana Cancer Specialist at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. Community Medical Center understands that undergoing cancer treatment can be a frightening and stressful time, so it’s comforting to know that patients and their families can receive the latest and best available treatment, right here in Missoula at a facility they know and trust. The cancer center at CMC, in a collaborative partnership with Montana Cancer Specialists, is pleased to offer an innovative, state-of-the-art destination on our campus, providing best-in-class care in a relaxing, welcoming environment. Call 327-3911 for more information.  Partnership Health Center. Two locations at 323 W. Alder St. and 401 W. Railroad St.. (406) 258-4789. Missoula’s community health center provides health care for the entire family, including women’s health and well-child care, in addition to dental care, behavioral health care and pharmacy services. Partnership Health Center coordinates with the Montana Cancer Control Program for qualifying individuals to receive free breast, cervical and colon health screenings. Partnership Health Center also operates the Ryan White Program to assist people and their families living with HIV. We are open all weekdays with same-day appointments available for established patients. Our providers include board-certified physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists. Partnership Health Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance plans. Health care is affordable even if you don’t have insurance; no one is turned away because he or she can’t pay.  St. Patrick Hospital. 500 West Broadway. 543-7271. St. Pat’s is a 253-bed hospital that includes general surgery, cardiology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, women’s care, bariatric (weight loss) surgery, cancer radiation and chemotherapy. Offers the only local comprehensive cancer program

with integrated imaging, chemotherapy, radiation, and support services all in one place. St. Pat’s also has many primary clinics listed in this publication that are accepting new patients. St. Patrick Hospital has a da Vinci robot for surgeries with significantly less pain, blood loss and scarring and a much faster recovery time than with traditional surgical methods. Its Imaging services include PET/CT, MRI, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, CT, Ultrasound and X-ray. St. Pat’s is affiliated with the University of Montana in cancer, heart disease and neuroscience research projects. Its Life Flight program offers rotor wing, fixed wing and ground transport for adult and pediatric medical and trauma patients. St. Pat’s is the only Level II trauma hospital in the region, complemented by a newly redesigned emergency department. The hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It provides inpatient psychiatric treatment and outpatient and partial hospitalization in adolescent addiction treatment services. The hospital also has a Nationally Accredited Sleep Center.  Western Montana Clinic, 500 W. Broadway, 59802. 721-5600 or 1-800-525-5688. www.westernmontanaclinic.com. Contact Joyce Stevens at jstevens@tmimontana. com. Clinic specialties: allergy/ immunology, audiology, dermatology, endocrinology, family medicine, sports medicine, gastroenterology, laboratory, minor emergency care, nutrition/ dietitian, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, pediatrics, physical therapy, pulmonology, rheumatology, sleep medicine/sleep disorders, speech and language pathology. Also available: complete lab and X-ray services. Providence Medical Group Florence Family Medicine: 5549 Old Highway 93, 273-4923. Clinic open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Comprehensive health services, including lab and X-ray, and psychology. Providence Medical Group Frenchtown Family Medicine: 16862 Beckwith Road in Frenchtown. 626-5769. Website, www. westernmontanaclinic.com. Clinic open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family health care, including lab services. Lolo Family Practice: 11350 US Highway 93 South. 273-0045. Website, www. westernmontanaclinic.com. Clinic open for walk-ins Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Regular clinic hours are Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family health care. Providence Medical Group Grant Creek Family Medicine. 3075 N. Reserve St. Suite Q. 327-1850. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 88 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

Comprehensive family practice for all ages includes on site laboratory. Providence Medical Group Lifespan Family Medicine. 715 Main St., Stevensville. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 777-5522. Comprehensive family practice including lab and x-ray. Providence Medical Group Montana Internal Medicine. 2819 Great Northern Loop, Suite 200. 543-1197. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Comprehensive internal medicine clinic for adults. Providence Medical Group Broadway Internal Medicine. 500 W. Broadway. 327-1900. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Comprehensive internal medicine clinic for adult patients specializing in preventative care and chronic disease management, on site lab and x-ray services. Providence Medical Group Seeley-Swan Medical Center. 3050 U.S. Highway 83 N., Seeley Lake. 677-2277. Clinic open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Comprehensive family practice including lab and x-ray. Western Montana Clinic, Physician Center No. 3 at Community Medical Center Campus, 2835 Fort Missoula Road in Missoula. 721-5600. Website, www.westernmontanaclinic.com. Now Care Downtown (Urgent Care): 500 W. Broadway, Broadway Building, Sixth Floor in Missoula. 329-7500. Website, www. westernmontanaclinic.com. Monday — Friday 8 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. Saturday Closed. Sunday Closed Now Care Southgate Mall (Urgent Care): 2901 Brooks in Missoula. 721-0918, Website, www.westernmontanaclinic.com. MondayFriday 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Housing/residential Earls Construction, Inc. Mark Earls President, 721-4035. Earls Construction specializes in new home construction and remodeling with accessibility features; including easy access into houses and throughout the homes. Earls Construction, Inc. plans, develops, builds and markets a development for people 55 and older in Missoula. Joy Earls, Broker/Owner Joy Earls Real Estate, 531-9811, joyearls@joyearls. com. Specializes in working with the Boomer population to help them actively manage their real estate holdings, both in commercial and residential areas. She uses her background in facilitation, HR and business management, engineering and surveying. She earned her master’s of public administration from the University of Montana in Missoula and her bachelor of science from the University of Michigan. She currently has a real estate column featured monthly in the Missoulian.

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SENIORS Alzheimer’s care

Housing for those impaired by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Edgewood Vista: 2815 Palmer St.; 549-9660.  Hillside Health Care: 4720 23rd Ave; 251-5100 or 251-5912.  Rosetta Assisted Living: 2810 Great Northern Loop; 728-5822.  The Springs at Missoula: 3710 American Way; 273-0101.  Village Health Care Center: 2651 South Ave. W.; 728-9162.

Assisted living

Housing for those in need of assistance such as dispensing of medication, bathing, dressing.  At Home Assisted Living: 1300 Speedway; 549-8127.  Bee Hive Homes: 2406 River Road; 543-0345.  Country Home Estates: 1704 S. Reserve; 5421889.  Flor-Haven Assisted Living Facility: 433 S. Third St.; 542-2598.  Grandma’s House: 2327 39th St.; 251-7101.  Hillside Place: 4718 23rd Ave.; 251-5100 or 251-5912.  Hunter’s Glen: 3620 American Way; 5427009.  The Springs at Missoula: 3710 American Way; 273-0101.  The Village Senior Residence: 2815 Old Fort Road; 549-1300.

Independent living For seniors who are able to manage on their own.  Grizzly Peak: 3600 American Way; 721-2292.  The Springs at Missoula: 3710 American Way; 273-0101.  The Village Senior Residence: 2815 Old Fort Road; 549-1300.

Independent living – income based

Section 8 rental subsidy programs help lowand moderate-income and independent seniors obtain apartments. Some apartments are handicapped accessible.  Burlington Square Apartments: 2450 Burlington Ave.; 327-6659.  Camelot Apartments: 520 W Spruce St.; 5421765.  Clark Fork Riverside: 301 W. Front St.; 7212439.  Glengarra Place: 3900 Galway Avenue; 5419245.  Missoula Manor: 909 W. Central Ave.; 7283210.  Missoula Silver Crest (Salvation Army): 1550 S. Second St.; 541-0464.

 River Ridge Apartments: 2840 Santa Fe Court; 543-7500.  Russell Square Apartments: 1235 34th St., 549-4113 (two senior buildings).  Valor House: 2820 Great Northern Loop; 728-1809; Homeless seniors/disabled veterans.  Vantage Villa: 1319 E. Broadway; 549-4113.

Nursing homes For seniors in need of skilled nursing care.  Evergreen Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center: 3018 Rattlesnake Drive; 549-0988.  Hillside Health Care Center: 4720 23rd Ave.; 251-5100.  Riverside Health Care Center: 1301 E. Broadway; 721-0680.  Village Health Care Center: 2651 South Ave. W.; 728-9162.

Housing resources  Human Resource Council, 1801 S. Higgins Ave.; 728-3710; hrcxi.org. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Helps low-income individuals and families with utility bills, weatherization, employment, rental assistance and training programs.  Missoula Housing Authority: 1245 34th St.; 549-4113.  Senior Help Line and Resource Center. See Area Agency on Aging. Information & Referral Services  2-1-1 First Call for Help Information and referral service linking people with questions to services. Service of the Human Resource Council and United Way of Missoula.  Senior Help Line & Resource Center, a program of Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. For consumer tip sheets, individualized consultations, materials for all independent assisted living and nursing home levels of care, assistance with Medicare Part D and Medicaid, caregiver resource library and more.  Montana Access To Outdoor Recreation (MATOR) program. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59803. Toll-free 1-877-243-5511. Office: 243-5751. Fax: 243-4730. E-mail: mator@ ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Website: recreation. ruralinstitute.umt.edu. MATOR is a program of the University of Montana Rural Institute — MonTECH to enable Montanans with disabilities or who are aging to pursue wildlife-associated recreational activities. Services include education/awareness, free loans of adaptive recreational equipment, demonstration activities and a volunteer network. View our website or contact us to learn more.  Montana Assistive Technology Program (MATP).

700 S.W. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59803. Toll-free 1-877-243-5511. Office: 243-5751. Fax: 243-4730. E-mail: matp@ ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Website: http:// montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu. MATP is a program of the University of Montana Rural Institute — MonTECH to help all Montanans access the Assistive Technology (AT) they need to attend school, work, and live as independently as possible. Services include free information and assistance, AT demonstrations and equipment loans, and an AT financial loan program.  Summit Independent Living 700 S.W. Higgins No. 101, 59803, 728-1630, (voice/TTD) Fax: 329-1312, www.summitilc.org. This non-residential program provides advocacy, peer counseling, independent living-skills training, self-directed personal-assistance services, information and referral and other supportive services to people with disabilities, their friends and family members. Also provides information and technical assistance on accessibility, disability rights, the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability laws, programs and regulations.

Legal assistance.

See Advocacy-Legal Medicaid  Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100, 59808. 329-1200. Office hours 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Low income seniors over age 65 can apply at this office. Medicaid covers various hospital services, inpatient costs, outpatient service, nursing home and Medicaid waivers. Lowincome people may be eligible for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB)which pays for Medicaid deductible and co-pays. Senior and long-term care services/home and community-based services  State Department of Public Health and Human Services, 329-1312. The goal of case management teams is to service Medicaid clients in cost-effective home settings. Services might include adult day, environmental modifications, medical-alert monitors, nursing services, nutritional needs, personal care attendants and homemaker services, respite care, respiratory therapy and transportation. Call Amy for more information and services.

Medicare

 Medicare program, Part A, Part B. 1-800-MEDICARE. Helps with questions concerning hospital and nursing home services.  Montana SMP, a program of Missoula Aging Services. 337 Stephens Ave. 728-7682. Empowering seniors to prevent health care UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 89

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Moving services  Smooth Transitions, P.O. Box 8524, 59807. (406) 822-2004. Contact Marilyn Allen. www.movingforseniors.com. marilyn@ movingforseniors.com. Retired and ready to downsize your living space? Moving to smaller, more accessible quarters? Smooth Transitions, a senior move management company, can help. Offer a full menu of services for seniors; everything from planning the furniture layout of the new residence and helping to determine what items to move, to packing belongings, overseeing the actual move and completely setting up the new residence. We even handle the items you don’t move and make sure the original home is ready for its next owners. Experience peace of mind knowing that Smooth Transitions is handling the details.

Nutrition  Senior Nutrition, a program of Missoula Aging Services. Includes congregate dining, Meals On Wheels, Senior Diner Club, Senior Farmer’s Market Coupon Program. See Area Agency on Aging, Missoula Aging Services.  Community Medical Center Nutrition Center to: Community Medical Center Diabetes and Nutrition Center. 1211 S. Reserve St. Suite 202. Learn to control diabetes, reduce the risk of complications and improve overall health. Individual counseling for nutrition, special diets and weight management are also provided. Physician referral is required. Call 327-4325 for more information.  Missoula Food Bank, 219 S. Third St. W. 549-0543. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. Also delivers food to homebound seniors once a month. Call for application. http://www. missoulafoodbank.org.  Poverello Center, 535 Ryman St., 728-1809. Serves free breakfast, noon and evening meals year-round. Mini food bank, clothing room, laundry facilities, overnight shelter, showers, case management and resource referrals.  SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) Missoula County Office of Public Assistance, 2677 Palmer St., Suite 100, 59808, 329-1200. Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pharmacies with medication management

 Frenchtown Drug, 16862 Beckwith St., Frenchtown, MT, 59834, 626-4113. Doc-UDose, medication boxes, Bubble Packs. Immunizations and Pharmacy Management Consultation Services.  Palmer’s Drug, 918 S.W. Higgins, 549-4125. Bubble Packs, Medicine on Time and DocU-Dose.  Savmor Drug, 1610 S. Third St., 721-6017. Bubble Packs, medication boxes and DocU-Dose.

Senior centers  ARLEE SENIOR CITIZENS, 34532 Weissinger, Arlee. Phone 544-9651.  Frenchtown Senior Citizens, St. John Parish Center, 626-4483. Serves lunch the first and third Wednesdays of the month September through May.  Missoula Senior Center, 705 S. Higgins Ave. 543-7154. This organization is an active meeting place for seniors. Anyone over 55 years of age is eligible to become a member of this non profit group. Daily lunches are served for minimal cost and special potlucks, pancake dinners and holiday parties are part of the ongoing events. All types of card games, board games and bingo are offered during the week along with exercise, tai chi and yoga classes. Dances are held on the weekends and organized trips allow group travel at a discount. An on site second hand store which is open to the public sells good used items for very low prices. Many seniors drop in for coffee and to read the local newspapers or stay for lunch and meet friends from all over the area. Volunteers find a place to share their talent and help others in the community. All ages are welcome to attend any of the varied events. Call 543-7154 for more information or pick up a copy of the Blazing Trails newspaper at locations throughout the city.  Seeley Lake Senior Citizens Center, corner of Locust and Pine, (406) 677-2008. Lunch served at noon Monday-Friday. Reservations requested by 10 a.m. daily. Bingo, pinochle, monthly birthday dinners and an annual trip to Bigfork for dinner and theater. Passenger bus provides transportation to Missoula and surrounding area.

Support services Counseling  Five Valleys Memorial Society. 728-2648. A local consumer organization whose goal is to assist members in making simple, dignified and economical funeral arrangements.  Partners Hospice Bereavement Support Group. Contact coordinator at 327-3624 or 3273745. Practical and emotional support for

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adults grieving the death of a loved one. Involves education about grief and allows sharing in a safe environment. Free and open to the public. Three eight-week groups offered per year.  Vet Center (combat vet support), 721-4918.  Western Montana Mental Health Center, 5329700.  YWCA Pathways. See Abuse/Protection.

Ethnic  Missoula Indian Center. 830 W. Central, 829-9515. www.missoulaindiancenter.org. Works with individuals and families on a one-to-one counseling basis. Provides mammograms and pap smears to Native seniors over 50. Provides Native seniors assistance with co-pays. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Health support groups See Support Groups for more detail  Alzheimer’s Support Group, 273-2429.  American Cancer Society, 1-800-227-2345.  Blind and Low Vision Services, 329-5400.  Breast Cancer Support Group, 329-5719 or 329-5655.  Caregivers Support Group, 728-7682.  Diabetes Support Group, 329-5781.  Diabetes Education, 327-4325.  EFFORTS (Emphysema for Our Right to Survive), www.emphysema.net.  Missoula County Cancer Association, 523-7700.  Missoula MS Support Group, 721-3826.  Montana Parkinson’s Support Group, 1-800283-2732.  Montana Radio Reading Service, 721-1998.  Montana Talking Book Library, 1-800-3323400.  MTAP (Montana Telecommunications Access Program, 1-800-833-8503.  National Osteoporosis Foundation, 1-800-2314222.  Puzzle Club (brain injury support group), 728-9117.  St. Patrick Hospital Stroke Support Group. Open to stroke survivors, family members and caregivers. Free. Meetings are held at the Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., first floor, Room 107. Meets the second Thursday of every month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. 327-3228.

Tax assistance  AARP Tax Aid. IRS-certified volunteers contribute their time and talent to provide free federal and state tax service to seniors and low- and moderate-income taxpayers at Missoula Senior Center and First Security Bank.  Senior Help Line & Resource Center. See Area

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Therapies Physical  New Directions Wellness Center. Skaggs Building, 113, University of Montana, 59812. 243-4016. Serves as a physical therapy clinic and wellness gym for individuals with disabilities or chronic disease.  Sapphire Physical Therapy. 2207 S. Third St. W., 59801. 549-5283. Provides highquality, affordable rehabilitative services in a comfortable, motivating and supportive environment. A patient-focused approach allows our physical therapists to construct an individualized treatment plan that includes hands-on therapy, therapeutic exercise and patient education in one-onone sessions. Our goal is to enhance health, function, and quality of life for a safe and expedient return to work, recreation and functional activities. All insurances are accepted.

Rehabilitation  Innovation Rehabilitation. 4718 23rd Ave., Suite 500, 59803. 728-9162. hjones@ thegoodmangroup.com. Contact Hugh Jones. Offers an established team of physical, occupational, and speech therapy professionals. Caring and dedicated therapy team is known for providing high-quality, personalized rehabilitative care. Committed to meeting your therapy needs in an everchanging health care environment.  Rehabilitation Institute of Montana at Community Medical Center. 2827 Fort Missoula Road. 728-4100. Provides a full range of medical rehabilitation services on an inpatient, outpatient, day treatment or clinical basis. Services include physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, pool therapy, audiology, psychological services, nursing, recreation therapy, case management for the physically, disabled and vocational services. Special programs help people with stroke, brain injury, spinal chord injury, arthritis, major multiple trauma and other disabling conditions. Outpatient Therapies now available at the Missoula Family YMCA, 3000 South Russell St. 721-YMCA (9622).  St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center, fourth floor, Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St. 327-3260. Located on the fourth floor of Providence Center, 902 N. Orange St., St. Patrick Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are 20 acute care beds to provide comprehensive treatment for those patients who have suffered catastrophic or disabling injuries and illness. The program serves patients who have endured stroke, neurological conditions, brain injury, spinal

cord injury, amputation, hip and knee replacements, deconditioning or debility as well as chronic illnesses such as arthritis or multiple sclerosis. Patients are treated by a team including a psychiatrist (a physician specializing in physical rehabilitation medicine), physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists, rehabilitation nursing staff and social workers. Individualized programs are designed to maximize the patient’s independence. Throughout the process we keep an open line of communication with family members, caregivers, physicians, and employers as well as insurance companies. We treat each patient as a whole person, striving to meet their physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs. The goal of St. Patrick Rehabilitation Center is to help the patient get back home to family, community and work and live life to their best ability.

Transportation  AARP Drivers Safety Program. 500 W. Broadway, 59802. aarp.org/families/driversafety. Call 728-7184 to register. Classroom driver improvement course designed for ages 50 and older. Two four-hour sessions in two days. Sponsored by St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center.  Medicab. P.O. Box 1597, Missoula, MT 59806. 327-1510. Medicab is a non-emergency medical and wheelchair transportation company that provides transportation for people to and from medical appointments. If the person is wheelchair bound, then Medicab can transport to medical appointments as well as other appointments or gatherings. Medicab accepts Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation and private pay.  Missoula Senior Center. 735 S. Higgins Ave., 543-7154. Sponsors AARP Driver Safety Program. Call to preregister for two fourhour sessions.  Mountain Line. 1221 Shakespeare, Missoula, MT 59802. Office 543-8886. Information 721-3333. www.mountainline. com. Transportation around Missoula. Wheelchair equipped.  Mountain Line Comparable Paratransit Service. 1221 Shakespeare, Missoula, MT 59802. mountainline.com. Call 728-2848. Special needs curb-to-curb service equipped for wheelchairs. Call ahead for service. Application must be filled out to provide service.  Senior Van 1221 Shakespeare, Missoula, MT 59802, 543-8386. Curb-to-curb van service anywhere you want to go available weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for those 60 or over or those with temporary or permanent disability that prevents them from riding the regular bus. Rides are

$1.50 each way. Call to receive registration information and to reserve your ride. Assistance with packages or a knock on your door available for a small additional charge.  Senior Van-Grocery Run available at many housing facilities when residents take a group trip to Albertson, Safeway, or Super Walmart. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Assistance with groceries on the way home. Inquire at your housing facility to see if it is signed up for this service.

Veterans  Missoula Job Service. 539 S. Third St. W., Missoula, MT 59801. 728-7060. employmissoula.com. Assists with job placement, resume, and interview tips.  Montana Veterans Affairs Division. 1911 Tower St., Missoula, MT 59804. 542-2501. http:// dma.mt.gov/mvad. Assists veterans and dependents in filing for all VA benefits.  United Veterans Council Associated Veterans Relief Board, P.O. Box 5201, Missoula, MT 59806. Contact Dave Fowlkes, 544-1707.  Valor House. 2820 Great Northern Loop, Missoula, 59808. Contact 829-3928. missoulahousing.org/residents/valor.html. Referral for housing and other assistance; varies person to person.  Vet Center, 500 N. Higgins Ave., Missoula, MT 59802. Call 721-4918. Psychological counseling center for vets.

Volunteer opportunities  Community Medical Center Volunteer Services: 327-4258. For more information and an application go to www.communitymed.or and select volunteering.  Hospice of Missoula: 543-4408.  Missoula Senior Center: 705 N. Higgins, 5437154.  Missoula Senior Service Corps. Includes RSVP, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions. See Area Agency on Aging, Missoula Aging Services.  Partners In Home Care. Home and Community Based Services. Contact Volunteer Coordinator at 728-8848. Volunteers provide compassionate support to patients and families in the Missoula area. Talk with patients and families, listen to life stories, read to patients, and run errands. Volunteers may also provide clerical assistance in the office. Partners In Home Care Hospice cares for patients with lifelimiting illnesses and their families.  St. Patrick Hospital and Volunteer Program, 500 W. Broadway. Contact Donna Johnson, Director of Volunteer Services at 543-7271 or email MTSPHVOLS@providence.org to join team of dedicated volunteers.  SMP Volunteers. See Area Agency on Aging

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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SENIORS/SERVICE organization to provide supplemental financial support to children with specific medical needs. Often health insurance pays for basic services; however, this care frequently requires travel to a major hospital facility outside our area. Benefits include, but are not limited to, travel expenses (motel, food, gasoline, emergency expenses and airfare), approved cancer treatment and other prescriptions not covered by health insurance, reimbursement for CT scans, ultrasounds, bone scans or MRIs that fall outside the definition of inpatient treatment, which is not covered under many Service health insurance policies. The purpose of  An ASUM Off-Campus Renter Center. University the fund is to provide assistance to children of Montana, University Center, Suite 105. who have needs just like those that Jadyn 243-2017. www.umt.edu/rentercenter. and her family faced. Also helps families Assisting Missoula homeowners, neighbors with major needs who do not have cancer and student renters with quality-of-life and supports children with special needs issues in Missoula rental housing and who do not require major medical care. The surrounding neighborhoods. Jadyn Fred Foundation helped 75 families  East Missoula Lions Club. Douglas Combs, in 2011. 549-2146. Meets on the first and third  Kiwanis Club of Missoula. Meets at noon Wednesday of the month at the East Tuesdays in the Florence Building. Missoula Community Center at 6 p.m.  Fraternal Knights of Columbus. Website: home. Eyeglass applications, Jane East, 370-5395. catholicweb.com/MontanaKofC/index.  City Club Missoula. 541-CITY (2489). cfm/about. Website: www.cityclubmissoula.com.  Lolo Lions Club. Meets at 7 p.m. on the City Club Missoula is a nonpartisan, second or fourth Thursday of the month at nonprofit organization whose sole purpose Lolo Community Center. is to sponsor forums on topics of interest  Missoula Athletic Council (formerly the Missoula to the people of Missoula and western Mavericks). P.O. Box 5544, Missoula, MT Montana. City Club Missoula encourages 59806. Phone (406) 480-MAVS (6287). open discussion in a civil and thoughtful Email info@missoulamavs.com. Website: environment. City Club Missoula meetings www.missoulamavs.com. For over 40 years are open to the public. Reservations to City the “Mavericks” have been supporting Club Missoula monthly meetings can be athletics by providing financial support made through the website or by calling. to individuals, teams and clubs. In 2011,  Goodwill Industries. 2300 Brooks St. 549$19,500 was awarded in scholarships to 20 6969. The group works to train people with organizations. The primary fundraiser is disabilities and place them in jobs. a fall brew fest held this year on Sept. 7 in  Grant Creek Kiwanis Club. Mary Ellen Caras Park. Ebersole, 549-7083. Meets at 7:30 a.m.  Missoula Downtown Lions Club. 4968 Tuesdays at Ruby’s Inn. Christian Drive. Bud Beagle, 251-0439.  Hellgate Lions Club. Perry Hildeman, 880Meets at noon Monday at the DoubleTree 0084. Meets first and third Tuesday of the Hotel. Chartered in 1929. The annual month at 6:30 p.m. at the Hellgate Lions Christmas tree sale at the fairgrounds Park building. provides funding for eyeglasses for needy  Home Free Missoula. Lonie Hutchison, children and adults, eye operations and 258-3880. A 24-hour safe-ride service equipment for the visually impaired. to keep intoxicated patrons of member Also supports youth groups and other establishments from getting behind community needs. the wheels of their cars. Participating  Missoula Education Foundation, P.O. Box establishments provide free cab rides for 1775, Missoula, MT 59806, Marta R. their patrons through Yellow Cab Co. More Pierpoint, executive director, 360-8040, than 40,100 rides have been given in 18 marta.pierpoint@gmail.com. Website: years. Annual membership fee for taverns. www.missoulaeducationfoundation.org. For people needing rides, contact server at Email missoulaeducationfoundation@ the establishment. gmail.com. The MEF’s mission is to  Jadyn Fred Foundation. P.O. Box 235, enhance educational opportunities in our Missoula, 59806. 370-2159. Fax: 251public schools by promoting community 7017. Website: www.jadynfred.org. investment in Missoula’s most vital E-mail: jlynnfred@msn.com. Nonprofit resource, our children. As a nonprofit, 94 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA  Western Montana Volunteer Center. Website: www.volunteer.umt.edu. Helps volunteers of all ages find opportunities in western Montana to get involved and make a meaningful difference. Provides a venue for community organizations to post their volunteer opportunities. The virtual volunteer center is a collaboration between Missoula Aging Services and the office for Civic Engagement at The University of Montana.

tax-exempt organization, the MEF raises funds to support creative classroom projects and help needy students pursue higher education within the state.  Missoula Exchange Club. P.O. Box 8926, Missoula, 59807. Call George at 549-2479 or 241-7436. Meets at noon Thursday at the DoubleTree Hotel.  Missoula Macintosh Users Group. Website: www.missoulamac.com. The Missoula Macintosh Users Group has been in existence as long as the Mac itself – since 1984 – and some of our members go back that far, too. Meets once a month (except December) for two hours to talk about Mac and Apple. Occasional programs, showand-tell, Q&A and more. All experience levels welcome, including if you’re just curious about the Mac.  Missoula Newcomers Club. Cathie Jacobson, 728-8004. Meets for coffee the first Wednesday of each month, plus game nights where spouses are welcome. Pinochle, bunco, special activities throughout the year. You don’t have to be new to Missoula to join.  Missoula Southside Lions Club. Meets at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday at Lucky Strike Restaurant. Help with eyeglasses, Ray Nicklay, 7284495.  Montana Association for the Blind. Dan Burke, 546-8546. Website: www.nfb.org/nfb/ MT_resources.asp?SnID=2. Advocacy group working for the security, equality and opportunity for blind people. Part of a statewide organization and National Federation of the Blind. Meets second Wednesday of the month in the University of Montana’s Lommasson Building.  The Office for Civic Engagement. University of Montana. 243-4442. UM’s central office for volunteer service initiatives and academic service-learning programs. To connect members of the university community with opportunities for personal growth through volunteerism. Contributes to local infrastructure and helps further other community organizations’ missions by creating and maintaining strong local partnerships.  Toastmaster clubs. Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Ignite your career? Win that job interview? A Toastmaster meeting is a learning by doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. Check out our great Missoula Toastmaster clubs: Missoula Breakfast Forum Club, 6:30-7:45 a.m. Thursday, Perkins, 2275 N. Reserve. (406) 239-6547. Shootin’ the Bull Club, noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, 5705 Grant

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVICE/SPORTS Creek Road. Website: www.shootinthebull. info. Treasure State Club, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Community Medical Center, 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Room K in Rehab Center. University of Montana Club, noon-1 p.m., UM, University Center, Room 329. (406) 5494113, Ext 104. Website: www.umt.edu/grad.  Rotary, Centennial. Meets at 4:30 p.m. Monday at Ronald McDonald House.  Rotary, Missoula. Meets at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Florence Building. Doug Smith, 251-2058.  Rotary, Sunrise. Meets at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday at Blue Canyon Restaurant. Susan Cramer, 549-6104.  St. Regis Community Council. P.O. Box 278, St. Regis, 59866. Glenn Koepke, (406) 649-2692. Volunteer group that manages the community center; houses St. Regis Seniors temporarily. Fundraises community improvement projects; gives scholarships to graduating seniors; cooperatres with the resort district on community projects. Sponors the Memorial Day weekend flea market, July 4 festivities and other events throughout the winter holidays.  Sentinel Kiwanis. Bill Nolan, current president. Website: www.sentinelkiwanis. org. Meets at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at City Life Community Center. Sentinel Kiwanians are dedicated, enthusiastic,and fun loving members who provide service to the community and to the community’s children. Features informative speakers each week and visitors are always welcome.  Teen Challenge Montana Outreach Women’s Residential Center. 1830 South Ave. 543-1912. Thrift Store: 1035 Mount Ave., 728-1171.  Three Mile-Lone Rock Community Foundation. Lone Rock Elementary School, 1112 Three Mile Creek Road, Stevensville. Sandy Wilson, Tiplady, 777-3314. Works to manage funds and benefit various nonprofit organizations in the Three Mile-Lone Rock area.

Sports  A Rover Runs Through It Agility Club. Website: arrti.net, Contact: info@arrti.net, P.O. Box 5405, Missoula, MT 59806-5405. A membership-enabled club dedicated to the sport of dog agility. Monthly business meetings plus practice sessions. ARRTI hosts NADAC and TDAA agility trials, and assists the Five Valley Kennel Club with AKC trials. ARRTI sponsors the Canine Campus Training Area at Fort Missoula in partnership with Missoula Parks and Recreation.  Adventure Cycling Association. 150 E. Pine St., P.O. Box 8308, Missoula, MT 59802.

Toll free: (800) 755-2453. In Montana: participate in a high-quality, competitive721-1776. Orders: (800) 721-9719. Fax: level program. The administrative staff 721-8754. www.adventurecycling.org. is made up of volunteers from parents of info@adventurecycling.org. With more players and other people in the community. than 44,000 members, Adventure Cycling Open registration, fall and spring. Teams Association is the premier nonprofit are formed using MYSA age ranges bicycle travel organization in the U.S. (U11-U19) for team definition, the number We inspire people of all ages to travel by of participants within each age range, and bicycle for fitness, fun and self-discovery Football Club guidelines. Teams are required by creating bike routes and maps, leading to comply with all club, state and national bike tours, publishing Adventure Cyclist rules. magazine, working on advocacy projects,  Five Valley Kennel Club. P.O. Box 3229, and providing outstanding bicycle travel Missoula, MT 59806. FVKC sponsors AKC information. dog shows as well as obedience, rally, agility  Aikido of Missoula. Contact Raso Hultgren, and lure coursing trials and breeder referral. 549-8387, Box 8633, Missoula, MT 59807. FVKC supports local shelters, police and www.aikidomissoula.com. Classes meet fire departments and libraries. Visit www. six days a week at Union Hall, 208 E. Main fivevalleykennelclub.org for links of all of St., upstairs. A six-week beginner class is these and meeting and program times. offered regularly. Aikido is a noncompetitive  Garden City Flyers Disc Golf Club, mailing martial art. address, 1650 N. Russell Apt. F, Missoula,  Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, 1295 Lena MT 59808. Phone: 880-4491. Email Brian Lane, Missoula MT 59804. Phone 542-1320 Bjortomt, president, at brianbjortomt@ Website backcountryhunters.org. Email: yahoo.com. The “Flyers” are a disc golf club munther@bresnan.net. Contact Greg and nonprofit organization based in the Munther, Montana, chairman. Montana Missoula area. The folf club raises money Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and and donates labor for course improvements, Anglers are dedicated Montana hunters works with local public resource managers and fishermen who value and cherish on course issues, holds a weekly course undeveloped, natural areas of our public clean-up and league challenge, and hosts lands. We work to maintain the backcountry several large annual tournaments. See www. values of solitude, silence, clean and free gardencityflyers.org. flowing rivers for cold water fish and habitat  Glacier Ice Rink. Call 728-0316. www. for wide-ranging wildlife free of motorized glaciericerink.com. Located at the Missoula abuse. County Fairgrounds, the rink offers ice  Big Sky Practical Shooting Club. Contact Paul recreation opportunities from October Miner at pminer@bspsc.org or at P.O. Box through March. The rink, which is covered 2843, Missoula, MT 59806. www.bspsc. and refrigerated, was built by and is org. Conducts the sport of practical pistol operated by volunteers from the Missoula shooting. Area Youth Hockey Association. It is used by youth, men’s and women’s hockey teams,  Championship Training, 3821 Stephens Ave., figure skaters, public skaters and private Missoula, 59801, 203-0501. Website: www. groups. championshiptrainingmt.com. Email: championshiptraining@gmail.com. Offers  Grant Creek Trails Association, Inc., promotes a variety of ways to stay active and have fun and raises funds for the Grant Creek Trail at any age. Classes for both beginners and that is scheduled for construction in 2012. elite athletes. Offerings include taekwondo The trail is planned to be an 8-foot-wide, and judo for kids and adults, wrestling for paved multi-use trail running parallel to but junior high and high school athletes, sports separated from Grant Creek Road. When conditioning for high school athletes in all complete, the 3.3 mile trail will connect sports, self-defense for women ages 16 and existing trails near I-90 to Snowbowl older. Road. GCTA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. PO Box 16358, Missoula, MT 59808-6358. For  Deer Creek Shooting Center. Website: www. more information or to contribute online, wmfg.org. Email: jim@norcoproducts.com. visit http://www.grantcreektrails.orgor like Membership owned and operated by the “Grant Creek Trail Project” on Facebook Western Montana Fish & Game Association. (http://www.facebook.com/gctrail). Western Montana’s premier rifle and pistol ranges. Contact Jim McDonald, 370-2500,  Going to the Son Riders. Contact John Page, P.O. Box 4294, Missoula, MT 59806. 251-3902. Missoula chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association encourages  FC Missoula Inc., youth soccer league. FC Christian fellowship among motorcyclists. Missoula, P.O. Box 3546, Missoula, 59806. 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GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS  Grizzly Scholarship Association. Call 243-5405. Raises money for University of Montana athletes. The Missoula chapter meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. Chapter elections held in May. State board meets twice a year.  Hellgate Civilian Shooters (HCSA). Contact Roger Hinther, 543-3075, hellgatecsa. org. Offers two member shooting ranges. Day use range for nonmembers for $3 per shooter (exact amount required) at Deep Creek Range only and includes hand throw shotgun range. Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays year-round. (Deep Creek Range is operated in conjunction with the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.) Member ranges include 50-yard range, 100-yard range, 200-yard range, 500-meter range and 1,000-yard range. Competitions offered include high-power, black powder cartridge silhouette and long range, 1,000yard bench rest, cowboy action, small bore, bull’s-eye pistol, 22 rim fire bench rest, muzzle loading and a junior indoor small bore program is offered.  Little Grizzly Football. Director Bob Hermes, 542-4410. Tackle football for youths, fifth through eighth grades. Program starts in August and runs through mid-October.  Little Guy Wrestling. Director Bob Hermes, 542-4410. Wrestling program for youths, first through eighth grades. Program runs for six weeks, mid-February-March.  The Missoula Equestrian Park. Website: missoulaequestrianpark.org. Contact: Barbara Howell, president, 543-7433. flyinghstables@aol.com. Mailing Address: Missoula Horsemen’s Council, P.O. Box 3841, Missoula, MT 59806-3841. The Missoula Equestrian Park, in existence for over 20 years, is developed and managed by the Missoula Horsemen’s Council, a nonprofit corporation. The council oversees the care and maintenance of 100 acres stretching from the Community Gardens on Spurgin Road to North Avenue, and from Tower Road to 37th Avenue. Facilities include: • 1.7-mile perimeter trail, including a training obstacle course, for riders, bikers, and pedestrians. Several smaller trails also crisscross the park. • Quarter-mile track for equestrian use only. • Complete cross-county jumping course designed by Steve Buckman (accredited cross-country jump builder for USEA) that tests all levels of horsemanship. • Two regulation dressage arenas, two fenced arenas, one with a sound system and grandstand seating, one warm-up arena, and a round pen. For events, 50 stalls, two wash racks, and parking for show trailers, living quarters and RVs.

 The Missoula Maggots Rugby Club. www. maggots.org. Founded in 1976, has 50 active members, 200 alumni. The Maggots are part of the Montana Rugby Union and play throughout the Pacific Northwest, and have toured England, Wales, Scotland, Australia, New Zealand, Bahamas, Caymans and all over North America. Home field is the northwest corner of Fort Missoula; March, April, May, September, October. New players welcome; practices, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 at Fort Missoula Rugby Pitch.  Missoula Academy of Tai Chi Chuan. Contact Chris Frandsen, 728-0918, Box 8772, Missoula, MT 59807. www.missoulataichi. com. Best known for its slow, graceful movements, Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese art of health, fitness, spiritual development and self-defense. Open classes, private lessons and lessons for those with special needs are available. Call for times and locations.  Missoula Mavericks American Legion Baseball. www.missoulamavericks.net. American Legion Post 27 and local boosters support two teams of area high-school-age players. Many Maverick players advance to play college baseball. Games are scheduled April-August at Lindborg-Cregg Field near Spurgin Road and Tower Street. Free admission for many civic or charitable groups.  Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association. Call 728-0316, website www.missoulahockey. net. Offers recreational and competitive hockey programs for boys and girls ages 4 to 17. The group also operates the Glacier Ice Rink at the Missoula County Fairgrounds.  Missoula County Sheriff’s Posse and Cowboy Polo Club. Winter meetings are the first Tuesday of every month, November through April, at 7 p.m. at the Press Box upstairs conference room. Summer meetings are held at the posse’s polo arena. Regular practices are Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, but may vary with outof-town tournament dates. New members welcome. For more information, email cowboypolo@gmail.com .

 Missoula Athletic Council (formerly the Missoula Mavericks). P.O. Box 5544, Missoula, MT 59806. Phone (406) 480-MAVS (6287). Email info@missoulamavs.com. www. missoulamavs.com. For over 40 years the “Mavericks” have been supporting athletics by providing financial support to individuals, teams and clubs. In 2011, $19,500 was awarded in scholarships to 20 organizations. The primary fundraiser is a fall brew fest held this year on Sept. 7 in Caras Park.  Missoula Little League. Contact Hal Karl, 258-6117. Elections in October. 96 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

 Missoula Figure Skating Club. Contact 543-5889, Box 9195, Missoula, MT 59806. www.missoulafsc.org. Nonprofit group dedicated to promoting figure skating in the Missoula area. In addition to providing weekly seasonal ice time for members, the group offers six-week sessions of U.S. Figure Skating Association basic skills skating classes beginning shortly after the rink opens in the fall up until spring closing. Club membership is not required for classes. Affiliated with the U.S. Figure Skating Association. Annual skating exhibition and USFSA test session every March.  Missoula Nordic Ski Club. www. missoulanordic.org. The nonprofit community group promotes cross-country skiing in the Missoula area. The club owns, maintains, and operates the equipment it uses to groom the ski trails in Pattee Canyon and the Rattlesnake on the Lolo National Forest, and trails at Lubrecht Experimental Forest with the University of Montana, and sponsors ski clinics and races. The club’s philosophy is that cross-country skiing is one of the most fun and healthy recreational activities around, and that developing skills helps people enjoy skiing to its fullest. Groomed trails speed the learning and enhance the enjoyment of the sport. Membership has many benefits as described on the website.  Missoula Osprey. 543-3300. Pioneer League professional baseball team, minor-league affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Plays 76 games from June to September at Ogren Park, 700 Cregg Lane. For Osprey merchandise and tickets, visit the MSO Hub Store at 140 N. Higgins.  Missoula Phoenix. www.missoulaphoenix. com. Missoula’s only semi-professional football team consisting of players ages 18 to 40 who play competitive, full-contact football. The Phoenix are members of the Rocky Mountain Football League and are franchised through a board of directors made up of local business leaders. Home games are played at UM’s WashingtonGrizzly Stadium from April through July against teams from Montana, Idaho and Utah.  Missoula Ski Education Foundation. Call 2404989, visit msefskiteam.org or write to Box 7046, Missoula, MT 59807. A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing healthy outdoor alpine ski opportunities for children ages 5-18 years old. The foundation offers four levels of coaching depending on age and commitment level to ski racing.  The Missoula Trap & Skeet Club. Call 5494815. http://missoulatrapandskeet.com. Nonprofit member-owned facility 1 mile west of the I-90/Kalispell interchange on Highway 10 W. Dedicated to the shotgun

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS sports, the club is situated on approximately 80 acres, has 18 trap fields, five skeet ranges, a five-stand sporting clays course, and an international style (Olympic) trap range. Leagues are hosted in the winter, spring and fall as well as registered trap and skeet tournaments sanctioned by the Amateur Trapshooting Association, and the National Skeet Shooting Association.  Missoula United States Bowling Congress. Contact Bertha Croghan, 543-4673, or Ken DeYoung, 549-6141. www.missoulausbc. com.  Missoula Youth Track Club. missoulayouthtrack.org. Call Mary Thane, 543-3205. Part of USA Track & Field; open to children ages 6-14.  Missoulians on Bicycles. Box 8903, Missoula, MT 59807. www.missoulabike.org. MOBI, a nonprofit organization promoting cycling in western Montana, annually hosts the Tour of the Swan River Valley (TOSRV West) in May and the Western Montana Hill Climb Championships in October. Weekend recreational training rides begin in February, Wednesday evening rides start mid-March, and overnight trips are offered throughout the cycling season. Training rides for a cycling century (100 miles) begin in June. Ride schedule at www.missoulabike.org/ ride-page.  Monkey Bar Gymnasium, 725 W. Alder Street Suite 3, 59802. Website: monkeybargymmissoula.com. Phone 239-2456. Email: workout@ monkeybargymmissoula.com. Contact Tynille Rufenacht. Want to step off the machines and away from the mirrors? We offer unique fitness techniques that will help you realize your weight loss and fitness goals regardless of your current fitness level. We invite you to train with the greatest machine ever invented – you.  Montana Access To Outdoor Recreation (MATOR) program. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59803. Toll-free 1-877-243-5511. Office: 243-5751. Fax: 243-4730. E-mail: mator@ ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Website: recreation. ruralinstitute.umt.edu. MATOR is a program of the University of Montana Rural Institute - MonTECH to enable Montanans with disabilities or who are aging to pursue wildlife-associated recreational activities. Services include education/awareness, free loans of adaptive recreational equipment, and a volunteer network. View our website or contact us to learn more.  Montana Masters Swimming. Offers informal workouts for the masters swimmer during the school year on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the YMCA during the winter and on Sunday at Grizzly Pool during the school year.  Montana Shooting Sports Association. Asserts

the rights of gun owners and sportsmen. Contact Gary S. Marbut, 549-1252, Box 4924, Missoula, MT 59806. Meets annually, first Saturday in March in Helena. Website www.mtssa.org.  Montana Super Skippers, Missoula’s jump-rope team. Call coach Bev Williams, 360-9469, or write Box 16321, Missoula, MT 59808. Website www. montanasuperskippers.org. Seen at Griz halftime shows, First Night, other local performances. Also competes locally and nationally. Open to jumpers 6 years of age and older. Summer camps available.  Mount Jumbo East Little League. Contact www.mjell.org. A nonprofit that organizes and operates a youth sports organization focused on baseball and softball. League boundaries are roughly Waterworks Hill to Potomac to Rock Creek and north of the Clark Fork River.  Mount Sentinel Women’s Golf Association. This organization is for women of all ages interested in organized golf with the emphasis on fun and good-natured competition. We play nine holes of golf, Wednesday mornings, at the University of Montana Golf Course. For more information, contact Margaret, 542-3347 or contact the UM Golf Course.  Mountain Martial Arts. 529-3959. www. mtnmartialarts.com. Offers a variety of adults classes including women’s selfdefense/empowerment training, Jeet Kune Do, Filipino martial arts, mixed martial arts, grapplings. Requires no monthly fee, offers frequency discounts.  Mule Deer Foundation, Western Montana Chapter. Contact Jennifer, 721-7171. Nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the conservation of mule deer and blacktail deer and their habitats.  Recreational and Advanced Table Tennis Club. Contact Ed Childers, 728-3751, or e-mail ed.childers@optimum.net. Meets Saturday, 2-6 p.m., at the University of Montana UC Game Room. USATT sanctioned. All levels from novice to expert welcome.  Rocky Mountaineers Outdoor Club. Contact Steve Niday, 721-3790, P.O. Box 4262, Missoula, MT 59806, rockymountaineers. com. Outdoor and climbing club in existence since 1960. Offers hiking, backpacking, climbing, cross-country skiing and other outdoor trips.  Run Wild Missoula, www.runwildmissoula. org, Eva Dunn-Froebig, executive director, 544-3150, eva@runwildmissoula.org. A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting running and walking for people of all ages and abilities. The signature event is the Missoula Marathon and Half Marathon on July 8. The course is open

to walkers. The Missoula Kids Marathon and Marathon Expo are on July 7 at Caras Park. Other Run Wild Missoula races include the Run for the Luck of It on March 17, the Pengelly Double and Single Dip trail run on June 9, the River City Roots Run 4-Mile Run/Walk on Aug. 26, the Missoula All Women’s 5K on Oct. 6, and the Turkey Day 8K/3K on Nov. 22. Visit www. runwildmissoula.org for information on other races, training programs (Missoula Marathon, beginner, trail running, etc.), seminars and other events all year.  Sapphire Mountain Men. Contact Matt Denison at (406) 822-8778 or write to SMM at P.O. Box 2952, Missoula, MT 59806. Black powder muzzleloader shooting club from the 1800s “mountain man” period. Club members recreate competitions, clothing, crafts and the lifestyle of the era. Monthly shooting matches on the second Sunday of the month (except May and November), noon at Hellgate Civilian Shooting Range, Bonner. 31st annual Wildhorse Rendezvous, Memorial Day Weekend, Cyr exit, near Alberton. Open to the public.  SoccerTots Missoula, 139 Saranac, Missoula, MT 59803. Phone 207-1963, e-mail missoula@soccertots.net, website www. soccertots.net/missoula. Contact Joseph Larson. SoccerTots is a child physical development program that uses a variety of fun games to delight and engage kids in physical activity. Classes are professionally designed to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness, and create self-confidence. We stress a noncompetitive environment and promote fun above all else while learning basic soccer skills.  Strikers Youth Soccer Association. Call 3705050, e-mail strikers@missoulastrikers. com, website www.missoulastrikers.com. Provides competitive and recreational programs for boys and girls. Competitive teams are for boys and girls U11-U19 and play in the spring. Microstrikers recreational seasons are spring and fall for boys and girls, kindergarten through fifth grade. Financial assistance is available for all programs.  Western Montana Fish and Game Association, www.wmfg.org, e-mail jim@norcoproducts. com. Membership owned and operates the Deer Creek Shooting Center. Western Montana’s premier rifle and pistol ranges. Meets on the first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., Deer Creek Shooting Center. Contact Jim McDonald, President at 370-2500 or Carol Smith, Membership Chair at 6423643, P.O. Box 4294, Missoula, MT 59806.  Western Montana Retriever Club. Contact wmrcsecy@bridgemail.com. Provides a place for people to train retrievers. Also sponsors two AKC-licensed field trials and UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 97

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS SPORTS/WOMEN’S one AKC-licensed hunting test a year.  Missoula Family YMCA. 721-YMCA, 3000 S. Russell St., Missoula, MT 59801. Offers a wide range of youth sports and fitness programs. Programs focus on skills, teamwork and values rather than scores. Financial assistance is available for all YMCA programs and membership.  Xsports4vets. A local non-profit, Xsports4vets, leads groups of combat veterans on extreme sporting activities in order to help simulate the addictive combat rush they experienced overseas. It’s an excellent way to help returning veterans re-integrate back into society, relieve stress, and redirect their energy in a healthy way! Contact information: xsports4vets@gmail.com, xsports4vets.org, and Facebook, Jesse Roods, 544-6023; Steve Hale (406) 493-2264. Xsports4vets, 500 N. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59801.

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 American Association of University Women, Missoula Branch. Contact president Diane Sands, hdsands@aol.com or 251-2001. Sponsors annual used book sale in April and four-eight program meetings each year. Dedicated to educational equity and advocacy for women and girls. Meets monthly on Saturday mornings.  Beta Sigma Phi, P.O. Box 2541, Missoula MT 59807. Website: www. betasigmaphi.org. Contact Jeanne Franz, 721-8706. Beta Sigma Phi International is a non-academic sorority founded in Kansas in 1931 for the social, cultural and civic enrichment of its members. Service projects are many and varied here in Missoula. Please check us out. The Greek letters of Beta Sigma Phi represent Life, Learning and Friendship, the organization’s motto.  Forestry Triangle. For women and wives of USDA Forest Service, University of Montana Forestry faculty, State Forester’s Office, Bureau

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Albertsons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-2351 Cellular Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 829-1410 CostCare Medical Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-5513 Crazy Mike’s Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-8935 Eastgate Drug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549-6163 Eastgate Veterinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 728-0095 Montage Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543-3344 Montana Ace Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-9690 O'Reilly Auto Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-1004 Shipping Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721-0105 William Warren CPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 543-6652 Just across the Footbridge from the University on the Corner of Van Buren and E. Broadway 98 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

of Land Management, Soil Conservation Service and the National Weather Service. This social group meets the first Wednesday of the month. The group was organized to increase the social pleasures of members visiting or newly arrived in Missoula. Many retired ladies enjoy renewing acquaintances. For information, contact JoAnne Stewart at 273-6437 or stewartmontana@q.com; Linda Burgan at 7280172 or firefox@bresnan.net; or Sharon Dolan at 728-7649.  League of Women Voters. Goal is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. We support voter rights, representative government, specific government policies in areas we have studied and seek to provide unbiased information on government policies or activities in the news. We do not support individual candidates or political parties. The League has provided over 90 years of “civil discourse” in the United States, and celebrated its 60th year in Missoula in 2011. Contact co-presidents Linda Andrus or Gladys Hardin, P.O. Box 8196, Missoula, Mt 59802. Facebook: LWVMissoula; e-mail: LWVMissoula@hotmail.com. Website: LWVMissoula.com (projected activation April 1, 2012). Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 543-4096 or check our Facebook page for place and topic of discussion.  Missoula Businesswomen’s Network. For information and a schedule of events, visit www.discovermbn.com or contact president Deirdre Flaherty at deeflaherty@hotmail.com. A group of women committed to increasing their personal and professional effectiveness through networking and education. Meets the second Wednesday of every month at the Holiday Inn Downtown by the Park from noon to 1 p.m. Sub-networks meet monthly to give individuals more time to network; MBN hosts a Women’s Symposium in February.  National Association of Women Writers. Judy H. Wright, regional representative, 549-9813, or e-mail Judy@ArtichokePress.com. Supporting women writers, one word at a time. Teleconferences for new and experienced women writers.  Orchard Homes Country Life Club. 2537 S. Third St. W. 327-8524. Meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month, except during June, July, August, November and December, when it meets the second Friday of the month. Elections in January. Also available to rent for weddings, parties, etc.  GFWC Woman’s Club of Missoula Inc. New president, Jennifer Lippy. 529-3844. Meets the first Wednesday of the month at the University of Montana campus, Women’s Art Club room/International Studies Building.  Missoula Women for Peace. Branch of Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Call 549-9408. Meets second and fourth Monday of the month, 2:30 p.m., University Congregational Church. Open to new members.  Red Hat Society. For information or to join, contact JoAnne Stewart at 273-6437, stewartmontana@q.com; or Carma Gilligan at 549-8055, bobcat4me@bresnan.net. A worldwide sisterhood of women whose main purpose is to have fun! A “dis-organization” with a lack of rules and bylaws. A nurturing women’s organization for spreading joy and companionship. There are more than 20 Red Hat chapters in northwest Montana, with 10-30 members each.  Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana, 900 N. Orange St., Suite 106, Missoula, MT 59802. Phone 542-9983. Cell 552-3302. Website: www. toughpinkmontana.org. Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana is dedicated to providing funding for breast cancer awareness, education, screening, support and further diagnosis for Montana women and men. The group started as a committee of the Missoula Stampede Rodeo and has grown into a stand-alone 501(c)3 nonprofit Montana corporation. It holds fundraising and awareness events and provides assistance across the Treasure State. One of the primary goals is to ensure that money raised in a community stays in that community – neighbors helping neighbors. From the Ribbon & Rhinestones™ golf tournament to the Rope for Hope™ team roping, to the Chicks & Chaps™ women’s rodeo clinic or the Sort Pink™ Celebrity Team Sorting. Whether you are in need of assistance, want to participate in one of the events, or are interested in helping raise funds for Tough Enough to Wear Pink of Montana in your community, you are encouraged to find out more at

GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS WOMEN’S/YOUTH www.toughpinkmontana.org.  Women’s Opportunity and Resource Development Inc. (WORD), 2525 Palmer St., Suite 1, Missoula MT 59808, 543-3550, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, info@wordinc.org and www.wordinc.org. WORD and its programs help move women and families from a place of need (and often crisis) to a place of independence, self-reliance, participation and choice. WORD is a feminist organization committed to creating opportunities, programs and policies that inspire and support women’s development, leadership and choice for the benefit of the entire community. Five programs include Family BASICS, Family Resource Centers, Futures, Mentors in Violence Prevention, and we are the home of the Montana Parent Information Resource Center. WORD also offers young parents the opportunity to be involved with the Peer Education Panel, which strives to share information to high-school students about the realities of being a parent.  Women on Wheels (WOW) promotes safe riding habits, friendship and a love of motorcycle riding. For more information, call Becky at 546-8184 or e-mail jensentwo@aol.com. Website: www.womenonwheels.org.  Womyn’s Night. Second., third and fourth Friday of the month, 6:30 p.m., WMGLCC, 127 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 202. Lesbian, bisexual, queer and bi-curious women welcome. missoulawomensnight@ gaymontana.org.  YWCA Missoula, 1130 W. Broadway. Executive director Cindy Weese. 543-6691 (office line), 542-1944 or 1-800-483-7858 (24-hour crisis line). www.ywcaofmissoula.org. YWCA Missoula is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. Founded in 1911, the organization is committed to ending domestic and sexual violence, changing the lives of homeless families and transforming Missoula into a safe and welcoming place for all people, regardless of race or gender. Three Secret Seconds thrift stores support all YWCA Missoula programs. Stores are located at 1136 W. Broadway, 920 Kensington and 1221 Helen Ave. Gently used donations accepted at the Broadway and Kensington stores only.

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nB oys & Girls Club of Missoula County. City Life Community Center, 1515 Fairview. 542-3116. http://www.bgcmissoula.org/. Six after-school program sites for ages 6-12. Center offers music/video recording studio, music program, media arts program, mentoring program, yoga, creative writing, computer labs, art room and recreation room. Summer Fun Day Camp and Christmas and spring break camps for ages 6-11. Off-site locations at Council Grove, University of Montana Village Housing, Lolo School, Bonner School, Joseph Residence, Target Range. nB oy Scouts of America. Contact Pat Hossle, (406) 544-1635. Summer camps, Missouri River float trips available. Statewide fall membership kickoff begins in September. Boys may join any time during the year. nB oy Scouts of America-Montana Council, Mullan Trail District, P.O. Box 17784, Missoula, MT 59808. (406) 761-6000 or (888) 7616001. Missoula-area e-mail: Cory.Cook@scouting.org. The district encompasses scouting from Superior to Drummond, and Missoula to Seeley Lake. The 42 Cub, Boy, Varsity, Venture and Sea Scout units offer fun and adventure while instilling and developing lifetime values and ethical character, and training young people in citizenship, service and leadership in a safe environment. nC amp Fire USA-Ponderosa Council. 2700 Clark St. 542-2129. www. campfireponderosacouncil.org. Youth 18 months-18 years. Programs include after-school and day camps, resident camps and day childcare. nC ivil Air Patrol. Capt. Peter Graff, 549-3066. Website: www.capnhq. gov. An auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. Provides emergency services, aerospace education and cadet leadership training. Welcomes adults who have earned a private pilot’s license and adults who are interested in becoming trained in radio communications, emergency services, aerospace education or working with cadets. The cadet program for ages 12-18 develops leadership skills, military bearing, civic awareness and, through a promotion program, allows cadets to learn how to fly singleengine airplanes. Cadets also are trained in emergency services and practice once a month with adult members. Meets 6:30-9 p.m. Monday

at the National Guard Armory. nD eMolay. An organization dedicated to preparing young men ages 12-21 to lead successful and happy lives, develop civic awareness, personal responsibility and leadership skills. Jason Combs, Melita Chapter presiding officer, 549-6220; Allen Schmidt, advisory board chairman, 549-4678. Builds important bonds of friendship among members in more than 1,000 chapters worldwide. Meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, Masonic Temple, 126 E. Broadway, third floor. n E xpanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. Contact Diann Pommer, 2825 Santa Fe Court. 258-4208. Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Evening appointments available. Targets limited-income families with children to improve nutrition, cooking and budgeting skills. A series of six nutrition lessons are available and taught at all Title I schools for first-, third- and fifth-graders. nG irl Scouts of the Montana and Wyoming, 1018 Burlington Ave. Suite 101. (800) 736-5243, Website: www.gsmw.org. The premier leadership development organization for girls and women, serving girls from kindergarten through 12th grade. nG reater Missoula Youth for Christ. 1515 Fairview Ave., Suite 210. 721-6533. Brent Gyuricza, executive director. nG UTS! (Girls Using Their Strengths). Jen Euell, 543-6691. E-mail: jeuell@ywcaofmissoula.org. GUTS! is the girls leadership project of YWCA Missoula. Through after-school groups, community service projects and summer outdoor wilderness adventures, GUTS! helps girls ages 9-18 build self-esteem, discover their unique strengths and talents, and develop as leaders. nK ids Klub, Southgate Mall, 2901 Brooks St. (406) 721-5140. Website: www.shopsouthgate.com/kidsklub.html. On one Tuesday every month, Southgate Mall Kids Klub hosts a fun-filled, free craft and creative activities located at Sears Court in the shopping center. Membership is free and is a great way for parents and children to spend time together. A yearlong schedule is available on the website. The monthly craft is first come, first served and is open 4-7 p.m. nM issoula County 4-H Program. 2825 Santa Fe Court. 258-4201. In Missoula County, 425 youth are enrolled in the 4-H program. Every 4-H member

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LIVING IN MISSOULA YOUTH belongs to a 4-H club and there are 21 clubs to choose from; new clubs can be formed. Clubs have regular meetings and are run by elected youth officers with the help of adult volunteers. At club meetings, parliamentary procedure is practiced, community service projects are organized and accomplished, fundraising skills are learned and fun social events are held. Youth must age 9 or older during the 4-H year, Oct. 1-Sept 30. nM issoula FFA Chapter. 728-0130. Meets second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Agriculture-Education Building, 3631 South Ave. W. Elections held in May. Open to all high school students who are involved in agriculture education. nM ontana Automotive Technologies. 112 S. Garfield. W. 541-6284. Website: www. montanaautomotivetechnologies.org. Fax: 728-1172. mailto:alan@mat-mso.org. Community Liaison director: Montana Auto Technology, P.O. 1121, Missoula, MT 59806. Located in the building of the Missoula Transportation and Restoration Museum, Montana Automotive Technologies is a nonprofit organization that provides mentors and education to young adults through handson training. This training is offered afternoons and weekends and focuses on building basic skills and knowledge about general automotive mechanics and the restoration of vintage/

classic automobiles. The organization is committed to teaching life skills and providing vocational education; fostering partnerships between young adults and senior adult mentors; and promoting the importance of civic participation and community involvement. nM ontana Natural Resources Youth Camp (MNRYC), P.O. Box 16691, Missoula, MT 59808. Contact Martin Twer, 243-2775. The Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp provides a unique opportunity for high school age students to study in a Montana outdoor setting the scientific principles, economic realities, historical heritage, and social perspectives of natural resource management, raft a local scenic river, participate in summer camp activities and enjoy hands-on learningthrough-discovery. nN CBI Respect Clubs (middle schools). Heidi Wallace, 541-6891. Website: www. ncbimissoula.org. NCBIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Respect Clubs help kids learn to celebrate diversity and build selfesteem in a safe, service-oriented setting. nS ea Scout Ship 102, 1534 Tamarack St. Skipper Chris Roberts, 549-3090. E-mail: croberts@ powwowcountry.com. Sea Scouts meet each Monday at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Sea Scouts are a co-ed outdoor youth program founded in 1912. Activities involve boating and aquatics, but also include hiking, camping,

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snow sports, bicycling and more. Sea Scouts combine maritime traditions with modern technology. Sea Scout Ship 102 is the only unit in western Montana and welcomes girls and boys between ages 13-21 and interested adults. n T een Board, Southgate Mall, 2901 Brooks St. 721-5140. Website: www.shopsouthgate. com/teen.html. This youth-oriented, volunteer program provides an opportunity for college-bound high school juniors and seniors interested in leadership and selfdevelopment in the areas of public relations, business, communications or fashion. Teen Board members produce fashion shows, take part in community service projects and create special events. Past events the students have participated in include the Back to School Fashion Show, the University of Montana Relay for Life and the Christmas-in-a-Box program benefiting needy families in the Missoula area. Each year, the group awards a Southgate Mall Teen Board Scholarship to one of its members. New member applications are accepted until mid-September of each new school year and are available at Guest Services in Southgate Mall or on the website. n T een Challenge Montana Outreach Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Residential Center. 3815 S. Seventh St. W., 543-1912; Thrift Store, 1035 Mount Ave., 728-1171.

ARTS AND LEISURE Art and Musical Groups

 Alliance Francaise. Alliance Française of Missoula is a local nonprofit whose mission is to promote French and Francophone culture and language. We offer social and cultural programs and events, and we provide education through school outreach and French language classes for adults. For more information contact Diane Norby at afmissoula@gmail.com or visit the website at www.afmissoula.org.  Art Associates of Missoula. A nonprofit corporation that serves as a fundraising service and support group to benefit the Missoula Art Museum. Offers memberships, workshops, programs, gives financial scholarships to art students at the University of Montana, promotes and stimulates interest in the visual arts throughout Missoula County with a special emphasis on the Fifth Grade Art Experience. Presentation every third Wednesday at 10 a.m., September through May at the Missoula Art Museum in the Art Associates of Missoula Education Center Classroom. Susie Risho, 549-0752. Volunteer contacts for the Fifth Grade Art Experience call Kim Birck at 543-4452 or Diane Bodholt at 829-3956.

The festival presents the culture both in its historical form and as it has evolved into new and modern forms, such as Celtic Rock. This great tradition is alive and we celebrate it with abandon through Celtic Festival Missoula. The festival features a wide diversity of performers and styles. The food vendors and their menus are selected with great care. If you attend, the day promises to be exciting and one you will thoroughly enjoy. Celtic Festival Missoula takes place in beautiful Caras Park in Missoula, alongside the Clark Fork River. Admission is free. This year’s Celtic Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 28, 2012.  Con Brio. A women’s chorus that sings an international repertoire of songs of peace, hope and justice. The only requirement is an ear for music; previous choral experience is not necessary. The group performs at various private and public events as well as its own concerts. Rehearsals are Wednesday, 7-8:30 p.m., at 102 McLeod Ave. in Missoula. Contact Michel, 543-6443, or Melody, 5429746.  The Crystal Theatre. 515 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, 59801. Performance, film and special events venue available for rent. See UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 101

 Attitudinal Healing and the Arts Inc. Provides attitudinal healing support groups at no charge, and workshops and retreats in the areas of attitudinal healing, the arts, and their relationship to each other on a fee basis. Participants discover how to let go of fear, conflict and feelings of isolation, and choose instead peace and love. Daniel Comstock, DMA, director. 543-00358. Website: www. dcomstock.com, e-mail caha@dcomstock. com. 2828 1/2 S. Third St. W.  Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild, P.O. Box 811, Stevensville, MT 59870. Contact Marty Walters at 777-2421 or spunoutnmt@aol.com. bigskyfiberartsguild.org. The Big Sky Fiber Arts Guild meets the last Saturday of the month at different venues in the Bitterroot or Missoula so call or email for directions. Members are dedicated to preserving and practicing all phases of natural fiber arts processes; raising fiber animals/plants, spinning, weaving, knitting – anything goes!  Celtic Festival, www.celticfestivalmissoula. com. Celtic Festival Missoula is an annual celebration of great Celtic culture, focusing on music, dance and food. Our mission is to perpetuate Celtic culture and to introduce the culture to future generations in Montana.

full listing under Stage.  Djebe Bara offers community dance classes to all levels in African dance, drum, and song from a variety of traditions including, but not exclusive to, Guinea, Senegal, Mali, Zimbabwe and South Africa. Community dance classes are offered every second and fourth Thursday of the month at The Barn Movement Studio, 2926 S. Third W. Suggested donation $3. The dance classes have live drumming and rotating dance teachers in an informal setting that encourages self-expression, voice and participation. Djebe Bara, created in 2008 by Missoula community members, strives to create a welcoming and friendly space for those interested in African dance and drum culture to share and expand knowledge, support individual growth, and work with ideas of communal organization. Djebe Bara also has a performing group that is dedicated to lively and engaging performances in and around Missoula to help raise funds in order to bring professional teachers to Missoula. For more information, contact djebecommunity@gmail.com or find us on Facebook!  Dolce Canto, Peter Park, Artistic Director, 91 Campus Drive, PMB 2711, Missoula, MT 59801. Phone 544-4923, website www. DolceCanto.info, e-mail info@DolceCanto. info. Dolce Canto is an auditioned, volunteer chorus that exists to study and perform exceptional choral literature for the benefit, education and enjoyment of its members and the general public. The choir presents a cappella choral music from a wide variety of style periods and cultures.  First Night Missoula. A community New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts, featuring hundreds of performing, visual and literary artists. Missoula’s theaters, schools, dance halls, churches and businesses are transformed into showcases for the diverse talents of Montana’s artistic, ethnic and cultural communities. First Night is an alcohol- and drug-free event produced by the Missoula Cultural Council. Email fnmissoula@montana.com. Go to www. firstnightmissoula.org.  Five Valley Chorus of the Sweet Adelines International. Local chapter of the international, nonprofit organization for women who sing four-part barbershop harmony. The 45-member Missoula chapter practices and performs throughout the year. Rehearsals are Tuesdays, 7-9:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, Woody and Pine streets in Missoula and Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church 40 South Main Street in Kalispell. Have questions, want directions to our practice, or need entertainment for an event? Call Cindy at 370-7873, e-mail morinr6@msn.com; Marlene at 543-8137, e-mail m_lienau@hotmail.com or in Kalispell call Pat at (406) 755-2768, e-mail pearnone@montanasky.net. Website: www. fivevalleysweetadelines.com. Guests are always welcome!

 Gamelan Angklung Manik Harum is a unique Missoula music ensemble that plays traditional and modern music from Bali, Indonesia. The gamelan is a percussion orchestra consisting of gongs and metalophones plus drum and bamboo flute. The instruments are intricately carved with ornate decorations painted in gold and red. This 20-person group was formed in 2008 under the direction of master musician and teacher I Made Lasmawan. Manik Harum has performed at First Night Missoula 2011, as well as other community venues. New members are welcome. If interested, contact Dorothy Morrison at morrisondorothy@ yahoo.com.  Headwaters Dance Co., based in Missoula, is Montana’s only professional contemporary dance repertory company. The company performs work by nationally known choreographers as well as their own, and tours throughout the state offering evening performances and community outreach. Contacts: 728-1131; www.headwatersdance. org; info@headwatersdance.org Artistic Director: Amy Ragsdale.  Heavens Harmony Children’s Music. Christianbased drama/theater and vocal/music instruction and performance for ages 4-17. See complete listing in Families. Contact Jeanne Saunders, 642-3651, or e-mail shine@ heavensharmonymusic.com. Website: www. heavensharmonymusic.com.  International Choral Festival. P.O. Box 8203, Missoula, MT 59807. Phone 721-7985, www. choralfestival.org, info@choralfestival.org. Contact Carol Stovall, executive director. Since 1987 world-class choirs from across the globe gather in Missoula to perform outstanding concerts and to promote cultural exchange and goodwill through the universal language of music. A much-loved Missoula tradition, hundreds of community volunteers and host families come forward to help make each festival a success. The ninth Choral Festival is scheduled for July 17-20, 2013.  Keyboard Encounters. Adult pianos lessons to learn to play for fun and relaxation. Call Morgenroth Music at 549-0013 for details and session times.  Kids Klub. On one Tuesday every month, Southgate Mall Kids Klub hosts free, funfilled craft and creative activities at Sears Court in the mall. Membership is free and is a great way for parents and children to spend time together. A yearlong schedule is available at www.shopsouthgate.com/kidsklub.html. The monthly craft is available on a firstcome, first-served basis and is open between 4 and 7 p.m. Southgate Mall is located at 2901 Brooks St., Missoula, MT 59801. 721-5140.  Living Art of Montana uses the arts and nature to support healing. It is a Missoula-based nonprofit organization. “Creativity for Life” is offered three Saturdays a month year-round (10:30am - 12:30pm). CFL is for anyone facing illness and loss. “Cancer, Courage and Creativity” (CCC) is an eight-week workshop 102 SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 UNCOVER MISSOULA

for people who have or have had cancer and it is offered in the fall and in the spring. To support Living Art’s service programs free of charge to people facing illness and loss, donations can be made through the website www.livingartofmontana.org or by participating in the annual fundraiser The Light Show. For schedules or more information call 549-5329 or see our website. Mailing address: Living Art of Montana P.O. Box 17303, Missoula, MT 59808. Physical address: 725 W. Alder, No. 17, Missoula, MT 59802.  The Menagerie. Free critique group, ongoing since 2003, provides a supportive forum for unpublished and published writers of fiction, nonfiction, poetry and music lyrics. Share work in a positive manner, pointing out strengths as well as suggestions for improvement. Meets in Missoula near the University of Montana campus one Sunday each month from 2:30-5 p.m. Call Larry Godwin at 728-3573 for more information.  Missoula Calligraphers Guild. Offers workshops the third Wednesday of each month at the MCT building, 200 Adams St., from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Contact Wilma Hardenburgh, 251-5419, pen@montana.com.  Missoula Center for the Arts. Creating opportunities for artists in stage, film and video. Send inquiries to 740 1/2 E. Front St., Missoula, MT 59802, or call 880-8008 or email mslactr4arts@gmail.com.  Missoula City Band Summer 2012. Rehearsals each Monday evening 7-9 p.m., Sentinel High School Band Room, 901 South Ave. W. Gigs each Wednesday 8-9 p.m., at the Bonner Park Band Shell, corner of Ronald and Hastings avenues. A special gig on July 4 at Southgate Mall at 9:30 p.m. Participation is open to all adult music-makers and selected high school students by recommendation and audition. A complete summer commitment is not necessary – come as you can. Music folders may be checked out for practice through the librarians. The folders must be present for each rehearsal and concert – without exception. Please make regular telephone contact through 728-2400, ext. 7041. City Band Hotline, 728-2400, ext. 7541, for weekly updates. www.missoulacityband.org.  Missoula Community Chorus. Founded in 2001, the chorus consists of around 100 voices under the direction of Dr. Tod Trimble. The non-audition chorus and its satellite group, the Missoula Community Chamber Chorale, perform several times a year. The chorale is available for holiday parties/ events as well as appearances in community centers. Interested musicians can visit www. missoulachorus.net, or contact by phone at (406) 668-1622 or chorus manager Andrew Morris at chorusmanager@missoulachorus. net. New singers are admitted, space permitting, in September and January.  Missoula Community Concert Band. Contact Fred Luety, 251-4482. This 50- to 60-piece band provides an opportunity for adults

ARTS & LEISURE ARTS AND MUSICAL GROUPS to play symphonic wind ensemble music. Monday evening rehearsals are held at the Sentinel High School band room. The group meets twice a year, fall and early spring, for seven-week sessions that culminate in a concert on a Sunday afternoon at MCT.  Missoula Cultural Council. Call 532-3240, e-mail mcc@missoulacultural.org or go to www.missoulacultural.org. Mailing address is P.O. Box 7662, Missoula, MT 59807. Montana’s first local cultural agency has, since 1991, served as a resource for the coordination, development and support of arts and culture for the benefit of the Missoula community. MCC coordinates the sister city program for the city of Missoula; produces First Night Missoula, the annual New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts; promotes cultural tourism with Meet Me in Missoula weekends marketing local arts and cultural events, maintains a website database; produces a weekly e-newsletter and coordinates First Friday Gallery Night each month.  Missoula Folklore Society. Mailing address: Box 9296, Missoula, MT 59807; e-mail mtfolk@montanafolk.org. Website: www. montanafolk.org. MFS is dedicated to promoting, preserving, enjoying and sharing the music and dance, arts, crafts and skills of contemporary and traditional cultures through concerts, jam sessions, dances, festivals and workshops. MFS members receive discounts at concerts and dances. Newcomers (singles and couples)are welcome to attend monthly contra dances on the first and third Saturdays of each month. Contra dances are held on the second floor of the Union Club, October through May. MFS also sponsors regular concerts throughout the year by traditional and contemporary musicians.  Missoula Festival of the Dead. A multicultural community celebration of life, death and the arts. Occurs yearly on Nov. 1 and 2 in downtown Missoula. Preceded by art workshops in October for children and adults with and without disabilities. Co-sponsored by VSA Arts of Missoula. Box 7225, Missoula, 59807. 549-2984.  Missoula Full Moon Drumming. A monthly public gathering to celebrate community through rhythm. Extra drums and instruments are available. The evenings are a mix of established rhythms and jams, as well as chanting, singing and dancing. People can participate or just listen. Events are held on or about the evening of each full moon. Summer drummings at Jacobs’ Island, and the rest of the year at Unity Church, 546 South Ave. W. For dates and times, call 880-3283.  Missoula Mendelssohn Club. This 60-member men’s choral group performs throughout western Montana and has toured internationally. Founders of the Missoula International Choral Festival. Rehearsals Monday, 7 p.m., University of Montana Music Building, Room 218. Call Dean Peterson at

549-3915, 728-4294.  Missoula Symphony Association. Symphony office, 320 E. Main St., call 721-3194 or go to www.missoulasymphony.org. The Missoula Symphony Orchestra and Chorale presents five pairs of concerts annually, autumn through spring, and offers a variety of outreach activities including summer concerts. The Missoula Symphony Guild provides music scholarships, contributes to the orchestra, and sponsors educational and social events.  Missoula Writing Collaborative. Helping children learn to love writing, the collaborative trains and employs professional poets and prose writers to work with students in their classrooms, teaching literacy, critical thinking, cultural awareness, and artistic joy through creative writing. Primarily serves Missoula, Mont., and surrounding communities, with several residencies in Helena. Megan McNamer is executive director, and Sheryl Noethe is artistic director. Located in the Brunswick Building, 223 W. Railroad St., Missoula, MT 59801; 549-3348; mailing address P.O. Box 9237, Missoula, MT 59807; visit www. missoulawritingcollaborative.org; e-mail at info@missoulawritingcollaborative.org.  Missoula Youth Symphony and Hellgate and Sentinel high school string orchestras. Students from Missoula and outlying high schools perform a variety of local concerts throughout the year. Auditions in September. Audition materials available in the summer. Contact director William Hollin, 728-2400, Ext. 6068.  Montana Gaelic Cultural Society. Promotes and preserves the Gaelic culture in the region through language, dance, music and social gatherings. Sponsors the annual three-day Montana Irish Festival, featuring language, music, dance, history, drama and more. Box 7264, Missoula, MT 59807. Website: www. mtgaelic.org; e-mail info@mtgaelic.org.  Montana Lyric Opera. Montana Lyric Opera is a 501(c)3 nonprofit professional opera company based in Missoula. The primary season centers around a Summer Opera Festival, which takes place in July through August in the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys. Educational and Community Outreach programs run year-round throughout western Montana. For more information about programs or upcoming events, contact general and artistic director Gina Lapka at (406) 830-0323 or visit www.mtopera.org.  Montana Oldtime Fiddlers Club. Promotes oldtime fiddling and keeping the fiddling world alive. Two summer fiddle camp sessions run June 2-13 in Monarch. Contact Dick Pedersen at 543-5806 or call 323-1198. Website: www. montanafiddlers.org.  Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association, P.O. Box 1305, Missoula, MT 59806. (406)7777028; website: www@mtbluegrass.com, e-mail mrba@mtbluegrass.com. The Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association is a UNCOVER

nonprofit association dedicated to preserving and promoting bluegrass music. Visit our website for more information about the organization and a calendar of upcoming bluegrass music events.  Montana Watercolor Society. P.O. Box 3002, Missoula, MT 59806. For any level adult artists in watercolor and water media. MTWS President Ron Paulick, cambrea@gfmt.net; website: www.montanawatercolorsociety. org.  Montana Writers Guild. Group for published and unpublished writers of fiction, nonfiction and poetry of all kinds. The guild provides a supportive atmosphere where writers can share their work and receive constructive criticism, and has sponsored writing workshops and talks by local authors. The guild has published anthologies of its members’ work, “A Blend of Voices,” “Montana Voices” and “Holiday Voices.” The guild meets quarterly. Contact Nona Babcock at 825-3443 or Kate Kronen at 721-1749.  Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Meets once a month in Missoula and consists of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, who are committed to protect the rights and the future of the profession of songwriting, elevate and celebrate the songwriter, and to act as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large. For more information, go to www. nashvillesongwriters.com or call (800) 3216008.  Quiet Drum & Percussion. Blends worldwide percussion instruments, softer drums and voice for a meditative musical evening. Flutes, violin, udu, harps, Tibetan bowls and bells, and smaller percussion instruments make up the musical mix. Largely improvisational. All musical talent and experience levels welcome. For dates and times, call John or Susan Hancock at 721-2789 or e-mail jhmslmt@ yahoo.com.  River Street Dance Theater offers dance experiences in modern, ballet, tap, creative movement for children, improvisation, composition, jazz and hip-hop for ages 4 through adult. Teachers are qualified by education and experience to provide creative and technical instruction in a supportive atmosphere. 421 N. Second, Hamilton. Call 363-1203.  The Rocky Mountainaires Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society (SPEBSQSA). Contact John Rettenmayer, chorus director, 531-2142, e-mail johnrettenmayer@me.com, or Jack Grover, chapter secretary, 5493231, e-mail jackgrover@q.com or visit our website at www.evg.org/rocky. Chartered in 1969, the male chorus performs in fourpart barbershop harmony and a variety of other music styles, including jazz, gospel, standards, and novelty tunes. Available for performances. Meets 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Orchard Homes Country Life Center, 2537 S. MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 103

ARTS & LEISURE ARTS AND MUSICAL GROUPS Third St. W., Missoula. The chorus welcomes men of all ages who love to sing.  Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gift Shop, 306 Main St., P.O. Box 1163, Polson, MT 59860 406/883-5956, Sandpiperartgallery.com. Contact Paula Craft, PBeeee@gmail.com or 982-3215. Sandpiper Art Gallery & Gift Shop is a nonprofit artists’ cooperative that supports art and art education in Lake County. Sandpiper hosts art exhibits year-round, awards scholarships to area art students, offers art workshops and organizes the annual Sandpiper Lake Country Art Festival each August.  Storykeepers. Encourages the preservation of personal and oral histories; promotes the art of storytelling; informs the community of storykeeping events; sponsors classes and workshops. Volunteers welcome for the Listening to Patients Project. Contact Judy Wright, 549-9813; Susie Risho, 549-0752, or Michele Wheeler, 327-7400. Website: www. montanastorykeepers.com.  String Orchestra of the Rockies. Call 728-8203; website: www.sormt.org, e-mail finemusic@ sormt.org. The String Orchestra of the Rockies is a professional string orchestra, the only ensemble of its kind in Montana. Its core is 12 to 14 players from around the state, including music faculty at the University of Montana and Montana State University. Its four-concert season in Missoula runs from

fall through spring.  Tangled Tones Music Studio (TTMS). Mission: To provide an environment for all ages to learn, create, teach, play, and record music. Tangled Tones Music Studio is devoted to providing an environment that encourages community music and fosters connections between artists, teachers and community members. TTMS provides private music lessons, rental studios, band rental space, a variety of music classes for all ages, summer music camps, hand-drumming classes and workshops, bluegrass picking circles, opportunities for musicians to be mentored in a band setting, and community outreach programs. Matthew Nord, director, 3963352; 2005 South Ave. West, Missoula, MT 59801. Website: www.tangledtones.com.  Turning the Wheel. Turning the Wheel’s mission is building vibrant, healthy communities through creative expression; carried out through programming comprised of group-building games, movement and reflective art and writing activities. Events are set to live, improvisational music and are for all ages and abilities. Events offered include movement-based school residences; all ages ROMP! family dance classes, Tapestry adult improv classes, all ages community performances, trainings for teachers and helping professionals, salons and retreats, private gatherings, training manual and

school project guide available. Contact Lulu Steinberg, 830-3285; Lulu.steinberg@ turningthewheel.org. On Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Turing-the-WheelMissoula/170288033788.  Unity Dance and Drum, 1250 Harrison, Missoula, MT 59802. Call 549-7933, e-mail tarn.ream@umontana.edu, website: www. facebook.com/UnityDanceDrum. Contact Tarn Ream. Unity Dance and Drum is a Montana nonprofit organization founded by Ream and Michael Meyer in 1997 to promote education, performance, and workshops in African music and dance for the people of Missoula and surrounding communities. Unity Dance and Drum is active in local schools and organizations teaching culture, music, and dance to students, differently abled people, and youth at risk. Unity Dance and Drum supports three major activities: education, which includes teaching dance classes and going to local schools to teach culture, music and dance; sponsoring workshops in Montana by African teachers; and performances, which use traditional dances, costumes and music as the backbone, and range from simple dance pieces to elaborate “ballet-style” performances that consist of setting a story or traditional African proverbs to music, song and dance.  University of Montana’s Entertainment Management, Sonja Grimmsmann,

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ARTS & LEISURE ARTS AND MUSICAL GROUPS/GALLERIES/MUSEUMS project coordinator, School of Business Administration, the University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. Phone 243-4869, website: www.umtentertainment.org. Phone 243-4869. Entertainment Management provides students interested in the entertainment business the opportunity to explore career options. Students learn from seasoned professionals and respected members of the entertainment community. Entertainment Management strives to build community through entertainment.

Galleries See the Gallery listings the first Friday of each month in the Missoulian’s Entertainer section for current shows and displays.  Alara Jewelry, 312 N. Higgins Ave., 728-8844.  Amira Rug Gallery, 214 E. Main St., 728-9423.  Antique Depot, in the restored 1890 Northern Pacific Railroad Depot, 147 Railroad Ave., Alberton, 722-1890.  Art Annex Gallery, across from Grizzly Pool, University of Montana, 243-4991.  Art Attic, 123 South Ave. W., 728-5500.  Art City, 407 W. Main St., Hamilton, 3634764.  Art Focus Fine Arts, 215 W. Main St., Hamilton. 363-4112.  Art Hang Up, 839 S. Higgins Ave., 327-8757.  Art Works, 130 W. Front St.  The Artists’ Shop, 304 N. Higgins Ave., 5436393.  Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave., Bigfork, 837-6927.  Brink Gallery, 111 W. Front St., 531-7671.  Brunswick Building Artists, 223 W. Railroad St., 721-0591.  Buffalo Jump Gallery, 406 Main, Stevensville, 777-2066.  Ceretana Gallery, 801 Sherwood St., 207-1210.  The Clay Studio, 1106 Hawthorne, Unit A, 543-0509.  Contraption, 610 S. Higgins Ave., 542-0859.  Dana Gallery, 248 N. Higgins Ave., 721-3154.  Eye of the Beholder, 2230 N. Reserve St., 5432787.  Frame Shop & Gallery, 325 W. Main St., Hamilton, 363-6684.  The Framing Studio, 411 E. Alder St., 721-2288.  Gallery@Studio420, 420 D N. Higgins Ave., 544-1848.  Gold Dust Gallery, 330 N. First St., 360-7452.  Hangin Art Gallery, Arlee, (406) 726-5005.  Jamie Lynn Photography, Fine Art, Portraits and Gallery, 715 Kensington Ave., Suite 8.  L.A. Design, 337 E. Broadway, 543-5077.  The Little Gallery, 210 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 218, 544-0488.  Montana Art & Framing, 709 Ronan St., 5417100.

 Monte Dolack Gallery, 139 W. Front St., 5493248.  Murphy-Jubb Fine Art, 210 N. Higgins Ave., Suite 300, 728-7050.  New West Gallery, 415 N. Higgins Ave., 8291725.  Noice Studio and Gallery, 127 Main St., Kalispell, 755-5321.  Off Center Gallery, Art Annex, University of Montana.  Ohrmann Museum and Gallery, Drummond, 288-3319.  On the Wall Gallery, Hot Springs, 741-2382.  Opportunity at the Palace Gallery, 149 W. Broadway, 329-1755.  Paint, Metal and Mud Gallery, Grand Hotel, corner of First and Main streets, Kalispell.  Ponderosa Art Gallery, 944 Springhill Road, Hamilton, 375-1212.  Primoris Jewelry Gallery, 118 Main St., Stevensville.777-3394  River’s Mist Gallery, 317 Main St., Stevensville, 777-0520.  Robbins Roost, 4375 U.S. Highway 93 S.  Rocky Mountain School of Photography, 216 N. Higgins Ave., 543-0171.  Sacajawea Gallery, 301 Main St., Stevensville.777-3806.  Saltmine, 223 W. Railroad, in the Brunswick Building, 721-3880.  Sandpiper Gallery, 2 First Ave. E., Polson. (406) 883-5956 Sandpiperartgallery.com.  Selvedge Studio, 509 S. Higgins Ave., 5417171.  Sherry Roe Studio, 1615 S. Fourth St. W.  A Touch of Glass Art Gallery, 2700 Paxson St., Suite L.  UM Fine Arts Building, third floor.  UM Gallery of Visual Arts, first floor, Social Science Building, 243-2813.  UM North Student Lounge, second floor, University Center.  UM’s UC Gallery, University Center, Room 237, 243-4991.  UM’s Montana Theatre, Performing Arts/Radio Television Center.

Museums

nD aly Mansion. 251 Eastside Highway, Hamilton. 363-6004, www.dalymansion.org. Home of Copper King Marcus Daly, this historic residence in the Bitterroot Valley features 25 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms, 45 acres of gardens, a laundry house, potting shed, play house, plunge and tennis courts. Open May through October. Call for hours of operation. Holiday tours available at end of November through mid-December. n L ittle White School House, at Target Range Community Center. 4095 South Ave. W. www.targetrangeschool.com. This gem of a schoolhouse is one of the oldest in Montana still owned by the original institution and open

to the public. Boy Scout Troop 1910, Target Range School and the guidance committee hope to successfully turn this school into a museum-quality community center. The building has been added on to at least four times over the years: the entry and library at the turn of the century; a bathroom in 1930s; the brick addition of one classroom, kitchen and basement classroom/cafeteria in 1948 and lastly in 1972, a girls’ locker room. The building was used as a school from 1893 until the 1990s, when it was closed and then used as a janitors’ shop and storage facility. nM issoula Art Museum. 728-0447. www. missoulaartmuseum.org. 335 N. Pattee St. Museum Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Founded in 1975 and accredited by the American Association of Museums in 1987, MAM is a nonprofit museum that serves the public by striving to engage artists and audience in the creative exploration of contemporary art relevant to our community, state and region. MAM’s exhibitions showcase diverse and thought-provoking work from local and international artists. MAM manages nearly 1,000 works in its permanent collection which is distinguished by the Contemporary American Indian Art Collection. In addition to developing and hosting over two dozen exhibitions annually, MAM is home to quality educational programming including a diverse array of art classes, film screenings, literary readings, musical events, and artist lectures. Stroll through MAM during these unforgettable exhibitions! Admission is Free: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, 40th Benefit Art Auction Exhibition, Rick Bartow: Dog’s Journey, MAM Collections: The Parade Route, Self-Taught and Art Brut in the MAM Collections, James Lavadour: Horse Stories, Doug Russell: Confluences, Haddon Hufford: Silversmith, Montana Triennial: 2012, Raku Exhibition, and more. Every Month at MAM: First Friday Art Walk, Artini (third Thursday), Gallery Talks, Figure Drawing (Wednesdays), Saturday Family Art Workshops, and Teen Open Studio Nights. Spring and Summer Fun at MAM: After School Art Adventures, Saturday Family Art Workshops, Fifth Grade Art Adventure, Saturday Drawing Club, Summer Art Camps and more. Call 728-0447 or log on to www. missoulaartmuseum.org to receive detailed information for art classes, exhibitions and events. Admission is always free! nM ontana Museum of Art and Culture at the University of Montana. Phone 243-2019. www.umt.edu/montanamuseum. E-mail: museum@umontana.edu. The mission of the Montana Museum of Art & Culture (MMAC) is to acquire and preserve art that expresses the spirit of the American West and its relationship to the world. As a university and state museum, MMAC presents

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ARTS & LEISURE MUSEUMS exhibitions and educational programs that explore local, regional and global themes. Located on The University of Montana (UM) campus, MMAC is one of the state’s oldest and most prominent cultural reserves. The Permanent Collection, begun in 1895, now includes nearly 11,000 original works. As a center of education and visual exploration, MMAC offers the community interdisciplinary learning opportunities that promote an understanding of diverse cultures through its Permanent Collection, traveling exhibitions, educational programs, workshops, lectures, artist talks and tours. MMAC serves both the UM community and the regional community, including K-12 schools and lifelong learners. MMAC is an integral resource for the university’s academic programs and demonstrates the importance UM places on interdisciplinary education and crosscultural understanding as well as public service. By way of its exhibitions, collections, and educational programs, MMAC creates stimulating opportunities that benefit faculty members and students from across campus as well as the regional community. The core holdings of MMAC’s Permanent Collection include works of art that denote the aesthetic development of the Rocky Mountain west, historic European works, Southeast Asian collections, American Impressionist works, important ceramics works and public art sited across the campus. Permanent Collection holdings are also on loan to other Montana institutions including the Charles W. Clark Chateau in Butte, the Daly Mansion in Hamilton, the Conrad Mansion in Kalispell and the Federal Reserve Bank in Helena. MMAC operates two galleries in The University of Montana’s Performing Arts Radio and Television Center (PARTV): the Henry Meloy Gallery and the Edgar Paxson Gallery. Gallery hours: (September-May) Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday noon to 3 p.m. and Thursday, Friday noon to 6 p.m.; (JuneAugust) Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday noon to 3 p.m. and Friday noon to 6 p.m. There is a $5 suggested donation. nH istorical Museum at Fort Missoula. Fort Missoula, 728-3476. www. fortmissoulamuseum.org. Entrance is on South Avenue, past Community Medical Center and across from Big Sky High School. Winter hours, Labor Day to Memorial Day, are noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Summer hours, Memorial Day to Labor Day, are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is accessible to the disabled. Established in 1975, the museum collects, preserves and interprets the history of Missoula County and western Montana. The museum, on 32 acres at the core of historic Fort Missoula (1877-1947), has an estimated 30,000 objects in its collection, including 13 historic structures. The museum consists of two parts: indoor galleries, with permanent and changing exhibits that cover the period of early exploration through modern times;

and outdoor interpretive areas, comprised of original and relocated historic structures that show the life and culture of the region. The museum’s major themes are community life, military history, and forestry. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for seniors, and $1 for students, free for children under 6 or members. Donations of items are accepted for the museum’s permanent collection. The museum’s permanent exhibit about the history of Missoula County and Fort Missoula, “The Road to Today: 250 Years of Missoula County History,” is funded in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Three other galleries have temporary exhibits that rotate throughout the year. The annual holiday exhibit opens the Sunday before Thanksgiving. The museum also sponsors a series of special events each year, including a Fourth of July celebration, Forestry Day in April and Apple Days for schoolchildren in October and a one-room schoolhouse program for school children in the spring. Educational tours and programs are offered in the museum and in the museum’s restored buildings. Hard-to-find historic books and a variety of history-related gifts, many of them made in Montana, can be found at the museum’s gift shop. Robert M. Brown is executive director; Nicole Webb, curator of collections; Dorene Might-Dyer, director of education; Carolyn Thompson, volunteer coordinator; Diane Sands, development director; Sharon Garner, museum aide. The grounds are available for rentals for weddings and other events. The museum receives assistance from several volunteer support groups, including the Friends of the Historical Museum, the Missoula Model Railroaders, the Society of American Foresters, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and the Missoula Iris Society. Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the staff will help answer questions about preservation, conservation and local history. For information about the museum membership program and rental opportunities, call the museum or e-mail ftmslamuseum@montana.com. n F amilies First Children’s Museum, 225 W. Front St. 541-PLAY. www.familiesfirst.org/ museum. Call or visit the website to learn about upcoming programs and new exhibits. The Families First Children’s Museum is a nonprofit organization that provides fun, interactive and educational exhibits and programs that promote learning through play. The museum hosts programs, birthday parties, group visits playgroups and programs. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m. Admission is $4.25 per person and under age 1 is free. Annual memberships are available. nM useum of Mountain Flying. 721-3644. museummountainflying.org. Gift shop. Admission charged. The nonprofit museum is in a 19,000-square-foot hangar on the east side of the Missoula International Airport. Groups or individuals interested in tours can call the museum or Stan Cohen at 549-8488. The museum is open every day from 10 a.m. to

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4 p.m., May 26 through Oct. 1. The museum was established in 1993 to offer aviationeducation programs, as well as to preserve the legends, lore and historical legacy of pilots and others whose pioneering aviation exploits helped bring America’s Rocky Mountain West into the air age. The museum contains artifacts relevant to the history of mountain flying in the Rocky Mountains and several restored antique airplanes. n Missoula Transportation and Restoration Museum. 112 Garfield St. Missoula, Montana 59801. Phone 541-6284. Fax 728-1172. Website www.montanaautomotivetechnologies.org. Established in 2004, the museum collects, preserves and, through our partnership with Montana Automotive Technologies, restores vintage/classic automobiles. Since November 2005, the museum has been located on Kensington Avenue. The museum has outgrown its current location and is actively seeking a larger and more permanent setting. Call to set up tours. nN ational Museum of Forest Service History. U.S. Highway 10 (past entrance to airport). 5416374. www.nmfs-history.net. nN inepipes Museum of Early Montana, 40962 Highway U.S. 93, Charlo. Phone 644-3435. www.ninpipesmuseum.org. Named after Chief Joseph Ninepipes, a Bitterroot Salish Chief, the museum is nestled under the protection of the Mission Mountain Range. It contains a wealth of early photos, artifacts and antiques representing more than a century of life in the Flathead Reservation, and Montana and is one of the area’s finest treasures. The Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana was established in 1997 to discover and memorialize the history and culture of the Flathead Reservation and early Montana. It is designed for the enrichment, education, and recreation of local residents and visitors. For the past year the museum has been raising funds to purchase the building it has leased since it’s inception. We have raised about half the funds needed, and have secured the guarantee that we can purchase the building and property. We continue to raise the money needed by fundraisers, pledges, donations and grants. Starting April 5, hours will be Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. From Memorial Day through Labor Day the Museum is open six days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After Labor Day schedule is Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.- 4 pm. Closed December, January and February. Tours are always available if scheduled ahead of time. Call (406) 644-3435 or email, ninepipesmuseum@yahoo.com. Admission is $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $4 students and $2.50 children under 12. nN orthern Rockies Heritage Center. 30 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula 59804. 728-3662. E-mail director@nrhc.org. Website www. nrhc.org. A public-benefit, private nonprofit organization situated within the historic district core at Fort Missoula. The 501(c)3 mission is preservation of historic Fort Missoula through adaptive reuses of 16 acres

ARTS & LEISURE MUSEUMS/ON STAGE of parkland and 15 National Historic Register buildings deeded by the U.S. Congress. Provides Heritage Hall (T-2), Villa (B-30) and Parade Grounds as venues for weddings and community events. Leases low-cost office and studio spaces to museums, galleries, educational, artistic, environmental, cultural and other community enhancing organizations and endeavors. Sponsors free public programs and maintains website of historic Montana photos. Donations and bequeathals are welcome and tax deductible. Volunteers for board of directors, plus general membership are encouraged. nR avalli County Museum. 205 Bedford, Hamilton. 363-3338. Website brvhsmuseum. org. E-mail: rcmuseum@qwestoffice.net. Archival search services, genealogy, obituaries, historic photos, newspaper collections, maps. Permanent exhibits include “Lewis & Clark Meet the Salish in the Bitterroot,” “Walk Through the Bitterroot,” “Photography Studio” and “Bitterroot Natural History.” nR ocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center. 5705 Grant Creek Road. 5234545. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Elk Country Visitor Center is one of the newest and best conservation learning facilities in the Northwest. The center features hands-on exhibits for all ages, a Lewis and Clark exhibit, impressive displays of record elk, a Western wildlife diorama and a state-ofthe-art conservation theater. Shoppers will enjoy the gift shop filled with beautiful wildlife art and many hand crafted and Montanamade creations. The public is welcome and admission is free. Open year-round, January through April, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sunday. May through December, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. Since 1984, RMEF has conserved or enhanced more than 5.9 million acres of elk country. nR ocky Mountain Museum of Military History. Buildings T310 and T316, Fort Missoula. 549-5346. www.fortmissoula.org. E-mail militarymuseu45@hotmail.com. The museum promotes the commemoration and study of the U.S. armed forces, from the frontier period to the present, drawing upon a collection of military artifacts and documents. The museum is engaged in restoring the fort’s Great Depression-Era Civilian Conservation Corps Building for use as a permanent headquarters. When completed, the complex will provide permanent exhibition outlets for the vehicle collection of the Northwest National Military Foundation and the rare World War I items of the National Doughboy Historical Society. The museum is open yearround and presents a variety of exhibits and programs on military history topics. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays during the fall and winter and noon to 5 p.m. seven days a week from June 1 through Labor

Day. The museum welcomes contributions of military and home-front items as well as wartime memoirs. Contact executive director Tate Jones at 549-5346. nS eeley Lake Historic Museum. 2920 Montana Highway 83 N., Seeley Lake, 59868. 6772990. Visit http://ow.ly/4bo1L. Visitors are amazed to walk into an old barn to find historic displays in the original horse stalls. Collections provided by local residents depict life, events and resources found in the surrounding area in years past. The historic barn was moved, log by log, a few years ago from where it was built in 1929 so that history of the area could be preserved, and people could get current information at the visitor center. nS mokejumper Visitor Center. Six miles west of Missoula on Highway 10, next to the Missoula airport. 329-4934. The visitor center features exhibits on wildland fire ecology and behavior, current wildland firefighting gear, and several videos on smokejumping and aircraft in fighting wildland fire. Check out a reconstructed lookout tower, exhibits of men and women fighting wildfire, historical photos and artifacts and other displays in the center. The visitor center is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and five daily tours are available on the hour starting at 10 and 11 a.m., and 2, 3 and 4 p.m. Smokejumpers are trained here, and may lead your tour. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit http://ow.ly/4bo2Q. nU niversity of Montana Paleontology Center. C.H. Clapp Science Complex Building. Phone 243-5151 or 243-5406. www.cas.umt.edu/ paleontology E-mail UMPC@umontana.edu. The UMPC’s fossil collection represents the prehistoric heritage of Montana and western North America. An estimated 50,000 specimens, including vertebrates, invertebrates and plants, are housed in a movable Space Saver System that contains 192 cases. The 800-square-foot preparation lab contains casting/molding tools, an air abrasive machine, and air scribes. This room also includes an acid lab, for etching fossils from their matrix, and a computer lab with 3-D modeling equipment. A portion of our collection is exhibited on the first and third floors of the Clapp Building. They are available to the public during normal university business hours. For guided tours, contact the collections manager at 243-5151.

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Road - that serves both beer and wine. The theater is available for rent by the day/night or longer. Contact: Shirley at 542-6603.  Dragon Tales Puppet Theater. Puppet shows and workshops available for all ages. Puppets made to order. Contact Mary Wachtel at 728-6398.  Garden City Ballet Co. A nonprofit organization dedicated to providing performance opportunities to promising artists, as well as raising money for dance scholarships. Call (406) 240-6042 or visit http://www. gardencityballet.org  Missoula Children’s Theatre. 200 N. Adams St. The Missoula Children’s Theatre offers one-week day camps for school-aged children each spring and summer and fiveweek performing arts classes in the fall and winter. All children’s programs end with performances that are open to the public. Call 728-7529 or visit www.mctinc.org.  Missoula Community Theatre. 200 N. Adams St. Known for their fantastic musical theatre, MCT produces four musicals and a drama or comedy each season as well as an opera in collaboration with the University of Montana every other year. Auditions for community theatre are open to the public and all performances are held at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts. Call 728-7529 or www. mctinc.org.  MCT’s Next Step Prep. 200 N. Adams St. Next Step Prep is an accredited performing arts high school program designed to provide students in grades 9-12 with the skills they will need for post secondary studies in the performing arts and related disciplines. Classes are from June 25-Aug. 3. Call 728-1911 or visit www.nextstepprep.org.  The Montana Repertory Theater. Department of Drama/Dance, University of Montana, Missoula, 59812. The Rep is the professional theater company in residence at the University of Montana. It produces one or two main stage shows a year, which tour the United States, as well as mini-shows and workshops as part of an educational outreach program. Contact artistic director Greg Johnson at 243-5288 or at mrt@umontana. edu. Or visit www.montanarep.org.  Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre. 2704 Brooks St. The Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre Performs throughout Montana, the West and internationally under artistic director Charlene Campbell. The company’s school offers classes in ballet, jazz, tap and hip-hop for ages 3 through adult. Call 549-5155 or visit www.rmbt.org for more information.  University of Montana Productions. University Center 104, University of Montana, Missoula. UM Productions is an ASUM organization that presents and produces performing arts, concerts and lectures on and off campus. Call 243-6661 or visit www.umproductions.org for more information.

 Crystal, 515 S. Higgins Ave., On the Hip Strip. Started in 1972 as an alternative theater showing both classic and foreign films. Recently the Crystal has become a multipurpose venue featuring live performances and events of all types: theater, music, comedy, burlesque, film, readings, private parties, etc. The Crystal has it all: movable comfortable seating for 100, large stage with stage lighting, sound system, film screen, projector, tables, back-stage room, marque on Higgins Ave. and best of all is attached to a first class tapas restaurant - Silk UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 107

EDUCATION Missoula County Public Schools The Missoula school district is governed by

a joint board, but under state law must maintain separate budgets. Toni Rehbein is chairwoman of the board. School board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. in the MCPS Business Building boardroom, 915 South Ave. W. The district is made up of nine elementary schools, three middle schools, four high schools and an alternative high school program. About 8,500 students are taught by more than 600 certified teachers. Alex Apostle is superintendent. Families new to Missoula can find out which schools their children should attend by calling 728-2400. A listing of schools in the Missoula County Public Schools district follows, along with public and private schools from other districts in the county.

Missoula County Public Schoolshigh schools

nB ig Sky High School. 3100 South Ave. W., Missoula, 59804. 728-2401. nH ellgate High School. 900 S. Higgins Ave., Missoula, 59801. 728-2402. nS eeley-Swan High School. P.O. Box 416, Seeley Lake, 59868. 677-2224. nS entinel High School. 901 South Ave. W., Missoula, 59801. 728-2403. nW illard Alternative High School. 901 S. Sixth St. W., Missoula, 59801.

Other high schools not part of Missoula County Public Schools district: n F renchtown High School. See listing under District 40. n L oyola Sacred Heart High School. See listing under private schools. nV alley Christian High School. See listing under private schools.

MCPS elementary schools

nC .S. Porter (middle school). 2510 W. Central Ave., Missoula, 59804. 542-4060. nC old Springs. 2625 Briggs St., Missoula, 59803. 542-4010. nC hief Charlo. 5600 Longview, Missoula, 59803. 542-4005. n F ranklin. 1901 S. 10th St. W., Missoula, 59801. 542-4020. nH awthorne. 2835 S. Third St. W., Missoula, 59804. 542-4025. n L ewis and Clark. 2901 Park St., Missoula, 59801. 542-4035. n L owell. 1200 Sherwood St., Missoula, 59802. 542-4040. nM eadow Hill (middle school). 4210 S. Reserve St., Missoula, 5980. 542-4045.

nP axson. 101 Evans Ave., Missoula, 59801. 542-4055. nR attlesnake. 1220 Pineview Drive, Missoula, 59802. 542-4070. nR ussell. 3216 Russell St., Missoula, 59801. 542-4080. nW ashington(middle school). 645 W. Central Ave., Missoula, 59801. 542-4085.

Other elementary districts

nD istrict 4: Hellgate Elementary. 2385 Flynn Lane. Grades 6-8, 721-2452; grades 3-5, 5496109; grades K-2, 728-5626. nD istrict 7: Lolo Elementary, 11395 U.S. Highway 93 S., Lolo, 59847. Superintendent, 273-0451; grades 5-8, 273-6141; grades K-4, 273-6686. nD istrict 11: Potomac Elementary. 29750 Potomac Road, Bonner, 59823. Phone (406) 244-5581. n District 14: Bonner Elementary. P.O. Box 1004, Bonner, 59823. Phone 258-6151. nD istrict 18: Woodman Elementary. 18470 U.S. Highway 12 W., Lolo, 59847. Phone 273-6770. nD istrict 20: DeSmet Elementary. 6355 Padre Lane, Missoula, 59808. Phone 549-4994. nD istrict 23: Target Range Elementary. 4095 South Ave. W., Missoula, 59804. Phone 5499239. nD istrict 30: Sunset Elementary. P.O. Box 344, Sunset Hill Road, Greenough, 59823. Phone (406) 244-5542. nD istrict 32: Clinton Elementary. P.O. Box 250, Clinton, 59825. Phone 825-3113. nD istrict 33: Swan Valley Elementary. 6423 Highway 83, Condon, 59826. Phone (406) 754-2320. nD istrict 34: Seeley Lake Elementary. Box 840, Seeley Lake, 59868. Phone (406) 677-2265. nD istrict 40: Frenchtown Elementary/High School. P.O. Box 117, Frenchtown, 59834. Grades 7-8, 626-4682; grades 4-6, 626-4414; grades K-3, 626-4414; high school, 626-2670.

Preschool education

nA tonement Lutheran Preschool. 2205 34th St. 549-7792. n T he Children’s Center, Karen Welt, director, 236 E. Spruce St., Missoula 59802. 721-2106. www.missoulachildrenscenter.com. The Children’s Center is a National Association for the Education of Young Children accredited preschool in downtown Missoula. Programs available for 2- to 5-year-olds, and full-day or part-day program options available Monday to Friday 12 months a year. The Children’s Center participates in the Child Care Food Program and serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack at no additonal charge. Staff are all early childhood professionals dedicated to working with and teaching young children. The goal is to provide a high-quality early learning curriculum and to prepare children for kindergarten. nC o-Teach Preschool and Kindergarten Readiness

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Program. Phyllis J. Washington College of Education and Human Sciences, University of Montana. Located in Room 15 in the basement of McGill Hall, the Co-Teach Preschool serves children ages 3 to 5 and their families. The preschool specializes in providing an inclusive educational environment for children of all abilities, including those with diagnostic disabilities and their peers. Call 243-6303 or visit www.iersum.org/Welcome_to_CoTeach. nD iscovery Preschool and Childcare Center. 518 South Ave. W. 543-0879. An arts and culturally enriched program for children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years. n E arly Head Start. 2121 39th St. 251-9410, Ext. 302. Fax 251-9403. Missoula Early Head Start is a federal program serving Missoula County low-income families with children birth to 3 years old and pregnant women. The year-round program is free to incomeeligible families with incomes at or below the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines. Some over-income positions may be available for families with high needs. A 10 percent minimum of children with a disability is enrolled. Transportation services to the center are not provided, but access to services is available. All program options are designed to enhance family self-sufficiency and include early childhood education; child health, nutrition and development; disability and mental health services; parent education and involvement; and social service links to community resources. Families are served in three program options: home-based includes weekly home visits and bimonthly parentchild interaction groups at the center; centerbased includes child care for families working or in school fulltime from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; prenatal includes weekly maternal wellness, child development information, childbirth and parenting preparation. n E ven Start Family Literacy Program. Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center. 310 S. Curtis St., Missoula, MT 59801. 523-4033. The Even Start Program can help you earn your GED, learn computer skills or improve your job skills while your children 2 to 7 years old attend the Early Childhood Education Center at no cost to you. nH ead Start/Child Start. 1001 Worden Ave. 7285460. Comprehensive preschool and child care for children 3 to 5 years old. Primarily for lowincome families and children with disabilities. nK id Central Preschool and Child Care. 2200 Holborn. 549-1915. Comprehensive preschool and child care for children 3-5 years. n I mmanuel Lutheran Preschool. 830 South Ave. W. 549-0736. office@imluchurch.org. The purpose of the Immanuel Lutheran Preschool is to provide students an opportunity to hear and experience the good news of God’s love. The preschool will provide a safe, fun, Christian environment with emphasis on

EDUCATION MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS social, emotional, academic and physical development through age appropriate activities. nK inderPrep Preschool, 7500 Mullan Road. 2396999. kinderprep@hotmail.com. KinderPrep Preschool offers classes Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 3-year-olds; Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for 4-yearolds; Monday through Thursday afternoons for older 4-year-olds and those who are not quite ready for kindergarten. Also a MondayThursday KinderReady class. n L eaps and Bounds Learning Center. 112 Houk Lane, Stevensville. 777-3707. nM essiah Lutheran Preschool, 3718 Rattlesnake Drive. 549-9222. nM issoula Community School. 239 S. Fifth St. W. 542-2833. School year and summer programs for preschool-fourth grade. nM issoula County Public Schools Early Education Preschool. Located at the Jefferson Fine Arts Building, 1700 South Ave. W. Provides early childhood education for preschool-age children with disabilities together with their peers. Call for more information, 728-2400, Exts. 5037 or 5038. nS t. Joseph Early Education Program. 503 Edith St. 549-1290. Provides comprehensive preschool and child care for children ages 2 to 5. nS t. Paul’s Preschool, 202 Brooks St. 549-4141. www.stpaulmissoula.org. Half day sessions for 3-year-olds on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings; half day session for 4-year-olds Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. KinderReady class for 5-year-olds Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. nU niversity Congregational Children’s Center Preschool, 405 University Ave. Missoula, MT 59801. 531-8222. www.uccmsla.org/ preschool_services_missoula.aspx. Contact Brooke Whitman, registrar, 531-8222. University Congregational Children’s Center preschool serves children ages 3-5 and is a nonprofit, professionally staffed, parentinvolved school. nV alley Christian Preschool, 2526 Sunset Lane, Missoula, 59804. 549-0482.

After-school programs

nG UTS! (Girls Using Their Strengths). Contact Jennifer Euell, 543-6691 or jeuell@ ywcaofmissoula.org. GUTS! is the girls leadership project of YWCA Missoula. Through after-school groups, community service projects and summer outdoor wilderness adventures, GUTS! helps girls ages 9 to 18 build self-esteem, discover their unique strengths and develop as leaders. n T he Flagship Program. A community-school partnership that offers a variety of afterschool and summer skill-building activities and programs to students in nine Missoula schools. Flagship programs are provided free to students and families. Relies on collaboration among existing community agencies and organizations willing to bring their programs to the schools. Administered

by Turning Point, a subsidiary of the Western Montana Mental Health Center. 1325 Wyoming St. 532-9827. Fax 541-3032. rbuzzas@wmmhc. org. www.flagshipprogram.org. nN ational Coalition Building Institute Respect Clubs (middle schools). Contact Heidi Wallace, 541-6891. www.ncbimissoula.org. NCBI’s Respect Clubs help kids learn to celebrate diversity and build self-esteem in a safe, service-oriented setting. nP roject Success. Professionals are in the five Missoula County public high schools, providing alcohol, drug and tobacco education and intervention services. For more information, call participating high schools. nS ylvan Learning Center, 313 S.W. Higgins Ave. 543-2522. Provides individualized programs for every child in every grade. Provides personalized programs to meet a wide variety of needs: improvement in reading, writing and math; study skills application in all subjects; and preparation for the SAT and ACT tests. nM issoula Children’s Theatre (MCT Inc.), 200 N. Adams St. 728-7529. www.mctinc.org. MCT Afterschool Performing Arts Classes occur in the fall and winter. Children in grades K-12 may enroll in these classes which meet twice a week from 4 to 6 p.m. for five weeks, ending with public performances. Children will participate in a group audition, be cast in a role, rehearse and perform in the show. Register for either Monday/Wednesday classes with Saturday performances or Tuesday/Thursday classes with Sunday performances.

Summer programs

grandchildren (ages 6-12) summer camp, MOLLI Summer Adventures in Science: Connecting the Circle each July-(grandparent relationship optional). nA lliance Francaise. A cultural and educational organization celebrating French culture, civilization and language. The Missoula chapter, one of nearly 150 in the nation, offers conversation groups, cultural programs, a French summer camp for kids (contact Sue at 549-8438, jtalbot11@montana.com.); French language classes, (afmissoula@gmail.com) and various musical and social events. Visit www.afmissoula.org.

Adult and continuing education

n E ven Start Adult and Child Education. Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center, 310 S. Curtis St., Missoula, 59801. GED preparation for parents with school readiness for children birth to 6. Free instruction and child care are available Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learning for the whole family. Call 523-4033 for more information. nM issoula County Public Schools Adult Education Division. Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center, 310 S. Curtis St., Missoula, 59801. Provides a variety of classes for individuals 16 years of age and older in computers, business and career, trade and technical, health and safety, communication, special interest, sewing, personal development, foods and cooking, foreign language, dance and fitness, arts and crafts, and GED testing. Call 549-8765 for more information or see current class at dllc. montana.com. nM issoula County Public Schools Adult Basic and Literacy Education Program. Dickinson Lifelong Learning Center, 310 S. Curtis St., Missoula, 59801. Provides free instruction for individuals 16 and older in basic skills: reading, writing, math, citizenship, family literacy, GED preparation, study skills, college preparation and English as a second language. Call 542-4015. n T he Montana Academy of Skin Care. 101 E. Main St. 830-3261. www.mtskinacademy.com. A state board-approved esthetics program. The school is an eligible training provider for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Workforce Service Division. nM ontana Assistive Technology Program (MATP). 700 S.W. Higgins Ave. Missoula, 59803. Toll-free 1-877-243-5511. Office 243-5751. Fax 243-4730. matp@ruralinstitute.umt.edu. montech.ruralinstitute.umt.edu. MATP is a program of the University of Montana Rural Institute-MonTECH to help all Montanans access the assistive technology they need to attend school, work and live as independently as possible. Services include free information and assistance, assistive technology demonstrations and equipment loans, and an assistive technology financial loan program.

nM issoula Children’s Theatre (MCT Inc.). 200 N. Adams St. 728-7529. www.mctinc.org. MCT Day Camps occur each summer and spring. Throughout each day camp week, children participate in a group audition, are cast in a role, rehearse and perform in a musical. When not rehearsing, children will attend acting, movement and art workshops. Camp days run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday with public performances on Saturday or Sunday (you choose your performance day when you register). Children in grades 1-12 can attend Summer Day Camps and K-12 can attend Spring Day Camp. nM CT’s Next Step Prep-The Academy for Musical Theatre. 200 N. Adams St. 728-1911. www. nextstepprep.org. Next Step Prep is a highquality, accredited training program run by the Missoula Children’s Theatre for students who are considering the performing arts as a major in college or as a career. The school is designed to provide students with the skills they will need for post secondary studies in the performing arts including acting, singing and dancing. Students entering grades 9-12 may apply for this six-week summer session. nO sher Lifelong Learning Institute at UM (MOLLI) School of Extended & Lifelong Learning, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Private schools Missoula, 59812. 243-2905. www.umt.edu/ nC hristian Assembly Foursquare Academy. Grades molli. MOLLI, offers a grandparents and UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 109

EDUCATION MISSOULA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/HIGHER EDUCATION/LIBRARIES K-12. 1001 Cleveland St., Missoula, 59801. 721-6884. nC lark Fork School. 2525 Rattlesnake Drive, 59802. 728-3395. A parent cooperative with programs for children 3 to 10 years old. Summer camp program also available for community children. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. School board meets once a month. n F irst Lutheran Classical School, 2808 South Ave. W., Missoula, MT 59804. 549-3311. www.flcschool.org. flcmissoula@aol. com. Leah Klemp, director of admissions/ enrollment. First Lutheran Classical School offers a unique and increasingly popular approach to education. It is a return to an educational system where children develop critical thinking skills and are encouraged and challenged to excel in learning, creating a lifetime love of learning. Subjects are taught through an explicitly Christian worldview. n L oyola Sacred Heart High School. Grades 9-12. 320 Edith St., Missoula, 59801. 549-6101. nM ission Mountain High School, grades 8-12, P.O. Box 980, Condon. (406) 754-2580. nM issoula Community School. 239 S. Fifth St. W. 542-2833. Small student-teacher ratios; challenging individualized instruction. nM issoula International School. 1100 Harrison St., Missoula, 59802. 542-9924. Nurtures strong minds and open hearts in young children through Spanish immersion education. A preschool program for 3- to 5-year-olds and a primary grades program for 5- to 10-year-olds are offered during the school year. A summer program consists of four two-week sessions for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 and elementary students ages 6 to 10. nM issoula Valley Montessori, 2811 Latimer, Missoula MT 59808. 880-2819. www. missoulavalleymontessori.com. info@ missoulavalleymontessori.com. Contact Kim Mead or Catherine Reilly. The goal is to provide a welcoming, nurturing Montessori environment for young children, which guides them in reaching their full potential. Missoula Valley Montessori strives to create a setting where children are valued and honored, the families feel welcome and informed, and the community is enriched by our presence. nM ountain View Elementary. Grades K-8. 1010 Clements Road, Missoula, 59801. 543-6223. nS t. Joseph Elementary. Grades K-8. 503 Edith St., Missoula, 59801. 549-1290. School council meets fourth Monday of each month. nS ussex School. Grades K-8, director Robyn Reed Gaddy, 1800 S. Second St. W., Missoula, 59801. www.sussexschool.org. 549-8327. Sussex School is a progressive, independent school founded in 1971. nV alley Christian. Grades K-12. 2526 Sunset Lane, Missoula, 59804. 549-0482. Valley Christian School provides a high-quality Christian education while partnering with parents to cultivate the spiritual growth of each child. We strive to produce young people who will serve in our community with integrity, honest, and faithfulness. Now enrolling, preschool through 12th grade.

Education foundations

nM issoula Education Foundation, P.O. Box 1775, Missoula, MT 59806, Marta R. Pierpoint, executive director, 360-8040, marta.pierpoint@gmail.com. www. missoulaeducationfoundation.org, missoulaeducationfoundation@gmail.com. The MEF’s mission is to enhance educational opportunities in our public schools by promoting community investment in Missoula’s most vital resource – our children. As a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization, the MEF raises funds to support creative classroom projects and help needy students pursue higher education within the state.

Higher Education

n T he University of Montana, the state’s first university, was established in 1893. Today, UM provides a curriculum of liberal education courses and professional programs through the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Forestry and Conservation, and College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences on a 200-acre campus.The five professional schools are business, fine arts, education, journalism and law. The majority of the more than 15,600 students attending UM are Montana residents, but about 30 percent come from other states or foreign countries. UM has several research stations beyond the main campus, including the Flathead Lake Biological Station for fresh-water research at Yellow Bay on Flathead Lake, the 30,000acre Lubrecht Experimental Forest east of Missoula and the Bandy Ranch. Additional land holdings include a 145-acre south campus and 634 acres on Mount Sentinel. The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library is the main library on campus, although specialized libraries exist in the School of Journalism and School of Law and at the College of Technology. (See the Libraries section for details.) Several types of financial aid are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, including scholarships, grants, loans, workstudy and fee waivers. Information and applications for aid are available through UM’s Financial Aid Office. For information on costs, contact New Student Services office at 243-6266. Besides academic and administrative buildings, the campus has a student center, counseling services, computer facilities, a student health center and numerous athletic facilities, including a football stadium, swimming pool, tennis courts, soccer field, nine-hole golf course, track, handball and basketball courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.For more information, visit www.umt.edu. n T he University of Montana’s College of Technology, 909 South Ave. W. UM’s COT offers one- and two-year degrees and certificates in vocational and technical areas,

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as well as two-year general transfer degrees. The school prepares students for employment by helping them acquire job skills and assists them with job placement. The college, as a school within the University of Montana, is governed by the state Board of Regents. The school offers 35 career-study choices. A Bachelor of Applied Science is also available for students wishing to continue their education beyond the associate of applied science degree level. Enrollment as of spring 2011 was more than 2,000 students. Tuition is based on the number of credits taken per semester, and cost information is available by calling COT Admissions and New Student Services at 243-7882. Applications for admission are available at the college as well as most high schools in Montana. Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment is limited. Most programs begin in the fall semester with some offering additional spring semester entries. The College of Technology in Missoula is one of five technical centers in the state. For more information, visit www.cte.umt.edu. nA lumni Association, Brantly Hall 115, 32 Campus Drive, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812. 243-5211, (877) UMALUMS. E-mail: alumni@umontana. edu. Website: www.grizalum.com. Founded in 1901, the Alumni Association helps UM graduates stay connected through events such as Homecoming, the Montanan magazine, a quarterly newsletter, career services and networking and travel opportunities. UMAA also funds scholarships for deserving students. UMAA membership has many benefits.

Libraries

 Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665. Fax: 728-5900. Hours 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Closed legal holidays. Website: www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Residents of Montana can register for a library card for no charge. One piece of identification is required. Children younger than 15 years must have a parent’s signature. The collection includes books, eBooks, audio tapes, audio books, compact discs, DVDs, magazines and newspapers. Services and equipment available to the public include: • Tons of special programs each week; all free. • Genealogy databases. • Automated databases of magazine journals and articles, online car repair manuals, online practice tests (GED, GRE, ACT, etc.), music databases and more. • Fax machine for sending or receiving. • Large and small meeting rooms for groups. • Typewriter and photocopy machines. • Free public access to computers and

EDUCATION HIGHER EDUCATION/ LIBRARIES Internet, including wireless access. • Agreements with other libraries to borrow material not in the Missoula library. • Display cases for organizations. • Reference librarians on hand for questions. Library programs include: • Monthly movie nights: second Friday, World Wide Cinema (foreign films); third Friday, Cheap Date Night (popular films). • Book discussion groups: second Tuesday at 7 p.m., third Thursday at 7 p.m. • Family Storytimes on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.; preschool storytime on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. • Summertime family reading program and activities. • Class and other group tours. • Tiny Tales, a weekly program for babies birth-36 months and their parents, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. • Special programs for children, young adults and adults throughout the year. • Catalog and online resources can be accessed by logging on to the library’s website at www.missoulapubliclibrary. org. E-mails to library staff can be sent to mslaplib@missoula.lib.mt.us. • Library branches are in Big Sky High School, 3100 South Ave. W., 728-2400, Ext. 8605; Seeley Lake at Seeley-Swan High School, (406) 677-8995; Condon at the community building, (406) 754-2521; Frenchtown High School, 626-2683; Lolo Branch in Lolo School, 11395 Highway 93 S., Lolo, 2730451 Ext. 162. • The Friends of the Missoula Public Library are residents who support and enhance the library and its work. The group holds an ongoing library book sale in the library. For information, ask at the front desk. • The Missoula Public Library Foundation has been established to build a long-term endowment for the library through gifts, bequests and planned giving. For more information, contact the library.  Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library. Located on the University of Montana-Missoula campus, the library primarily serves university students, staff and faculty. All Montana residents may borrow materials from the book collection or use electronic resources while in the library. The collection is the largest in the state and comprises a variety of media and subjects. Beyond a comprehensive book and journal collection, the UM Library includes access to electronic journals and books, unique and rare collections pertaining to Montana and the university as well as housing a depository of federal documents. Mansfield Library at the College of Technology.The COT library is located on the east campus in the Administration Building. The library’s collection is accessible on the Mansfield Library’s catalog and databases;

electronic journals and electronic books can be accessed through the Electronic Resources page. The COT Library also offers specialized collections in respiratory therapy, nursing, surgical technology, paralegal, culinary and welding technology. Hours vary with the academic calendar. During fall and spring semester, the library is open 7 a.m. -1 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday. The COT is open 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. For more information, including access to the library’s online catalog, go to www.lib. umt.edu. To talk to a person, call 243-6866.  Jameson Law Library. On the University of Montana campus in the School of Law Building. 243-2699. Website: www.umt.edu/ law/library. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Hours vary for summer; closed some holidays. Reference services available 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Fritz Snyder is director of library services. The law library is on the main floor of the law school, at the corner of South Sixth Street East and Maurice Avenue, on the University of Montana campus. You can purchase a visitor’s parking pass from the Office of Public Safety. A Mountain Line bus stop is on the north side of the law school. The library is a public library. Although everyone is welcome to use the library’s materials in the library, only lawyers and students may check out materials. Anyone may use the photocopy machines. Librarians will help research legal issues and locate legal materials, but they cannot give legal advice. The library includes a variety of legal materials, including: • Form books. • Montana cases. • Montana codes. • Montana court rules. • Montana-specific materials on family law, commercial law, real estate and probate. • Federal cases and statutes. • Other state cases and statutes. • Books on legal subjects. • Subject research guides to help locate materials. • Public Internet access for legal research. • Professional librarians. The library can: • Assist with researching legal issues. • Help find legal forms that can be photocopied. • Provide reference services; the reference librarian’s phone number is 243-6808.  Learning Center (Medical Library). St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT UNCOVER

59802; phone 329-5710; fax 329-5688; Website: http://chi.saintpatrick.org; email: library@saintpatrick.org. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call or check the Website for extended evening hours. The Learning Center houses a full-service medical library. We are open to the public and staff is available to help you with your search. The library has both consumer health and professional level medical resources and unique special collections on death and grief as well as humanities in medicine. Computer workstations provide links to quality-filtered on-line health resources and comfortable seating areas and study tables are available for your use. The hospital Archives and Our Heritage website provides access to the history and timelines of the Sisters of Providence, St. Patrick Hospital, and the Schools of Nursing and Radiology class photos. In addition, the library staff will assist you in completing, witnessing or notarizing your advance directive and will forward it to the End-of-Life Registry in Helena.  Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD). 721-7513. Offers a Tool Library that loans everything from hammers and garden rakes to tillers and power saws. Books and videos on sustainable living practices are available for free borrowing.  The International Peace Resource Center Library. 2228 W. Kent Ave.; mailing address Peaceresource Productions, at Box 22, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0003. Tim Flanagan, (503) 697-1670. E-mail: shalom@peaceresource.com. Any student or researcher is welcome to peruse the library holdings and do research. The center welcomes work-study and/or servicelearning students from the University of Montana in maintaining and documenting the collections. This library is maintained and preserved by the International Peace Resource Center, www.angelfire.com/ mt/peaceresources, and the Wordsmith Collection, www.wordsmithcreativearts. com. Some educational resources are www. writingresource.org and www.peaceresource. com.  St. Patrick Hospital Center for Health Information. 329-5711. Patients, their families, friends and the general public are invited to come to the library to access medical and consumer health information. The librarian is available to assist with finding information within the collection, or on the Internet.  Missoula Public Library, 301 E. Main St. 721-2665. Fax: 728-5900. Hours 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Closed legal holidays. Website: www.missoulapubliclibrary.org. Residents of Montana can register for a library card for no charge. One piece of identification is required. Children younger than 15 years must have a parent’s signature. The collection includes books, eBooks, audio tapes, audio books, compact discs, DVDs, magazines and MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 111

EDUCATION LIBRARIES newspapers. Services and equipment available to the public include: • Tons of special programs each week; all free. • Genealogy databases. • Automated databases of magazine journals and articles, online car repair manuals, online practice tests (GED, GRE, ACT, etc.), music databases and more. • Fax machine for sending or receiving. • Large and small meeting rooms for groups. • Typewriter and photocopy machines. • Free public access to computers and Internet, including wireless access. • Agreements with other libraries to borrow material not in the Missoula library. • Display cases for organizations. • Reference librarians on hand for questions. Library programs include: • Monthly movie nights: second Friday, World Wide Cinema (foreign films); third Friday, Cheap Date Night (popular films). • Book discussion groups: second Tuesday at 7 p.m., third Thursday at 7 p.m. • Family Storytimes on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m.; preschool storytime on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. • Summertime family reading program and activities. • Class and other group tours. • Tiny Tales, a weekly program for babies birth-36 months and their parents, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10:30 a.m. • Special programs for children, young adults and adults throughout the year. • Catalog and online resources can be accessed by logging on to the library’s website at www.missoulapubliclibrary. org. E-mails to library staff can be sent to mslaplib@missoula.lib.mt.us. • Library branches are in Big Sky High School, 3100 South Ave. W., 728-2400, Ext. 8605; Seeley Lake at Seeley-Swan High School, (406) 677-8995; Condon at the community building, (406) 754-2521; Frenchtown High School, 626-2683; Lolo Branch in Lolo School, 11395 Highway 93 S., Lolo, 2730451 Ext. 162. • The Friends of the Missoula Public Library are residents who support and enhance the library and its work. The group holds an ongoing library book sale in the library. For information, ask at the front desk. • The Missoula Public Library Foundation has been established to build a long-term endowment for the library through gifts, bequests and planned giving. For more information, contact the library.  Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library. Located on the University of Montana-Missoula campus, the library primarily serves university students, staff and faculty. All Montana residents may borrow materials from the book collection or use electronic resources while in the library. The collection is the largest in the state and comprises a variety of media and subjects. Beyond a comprehensive book and journal collection, the UM Library includes access to electronic journals and books, unique and rare collections pertaining to Montana and

the university as well as housing a depository of federal documents. Mansfield Library at the College of Technology.The COT library is located on the east campus in the Administration Building. The library’s collection is accessible on the Mansfield Library’s catalog and databases; electronic journals and electronic books can be accessed through the Electronic Resources page. The COT Library also offers specialized collections in respiratory therapy, nursing, surgical technology, paralegal, culinary and welding technology. Hours vary with the academic calendar. During fall and spring semester, the library is open 7 a.m. -1 a.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m. Sunday. The COT is open 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. For more information, including access to the library’s online catalog, go to www.lib. umt.edu. To talk to a person, call 243-6866.  Jameson Law Library. On the University of Montana campus in the School of Law Building. 243-2699. Website: www.umt.edu/ law/library. Hours are 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. MondayThursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Hours vary for summer; closed some holidays. Reference services available 8 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Fritz Snyder is director of library services. The law library is on the main floor of the law school, at the corner of South Sixth Street East and Maurice Avenue, on the University of Montana campus. You can purchase a visitor’s parking pass from the Office of Public Safety. A Mountain Line bus stop is on the north side of the law school. The library is a public library. Although everyone is welcome to use the library’s materials in the library, only lawyers and students may check out materials. Anyone may use the photocopy machines. Librarians will help research legal issues and locate legal materials, but they cannot give legal advice. The library includes a variety of legal materials, including: • Form books. • Montana cases. • Montana codes. • Montana court rules. • Montana-specific materials on family law, commercial law, real estate and probate. • Federal cases and statutes. • Other state cases and statutes. • Books on legal subjects. • Subject research guides to help locate materials. • Public Internet access for legal research. • Professional librarians. The library can:

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• Assist with researching legal issues. • Help find legal forms that can be photocopied. • Provide reference services; the reference librarian’s phone number is 243-6808.  Learning Center (Medical Library). St. Patrick Hospital, 500 W. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802; phone 329-5710; fax 329-5688; Website: http://chi.saintpatrick.org; email: library@saintpatrick.org. Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call or check the Website for extended evening hours. The Learning Center houses a full-service medical library. We are open to the public and staff is available to help you with your search. The library has both consumer health and professional level medical resources and unique special collections on death and grief as well as humanities in medicine. Computer workstations provide links to quality-filtered on-line health resources and comfortable seating areas and study tables are available for your use. The hospital Archives and Our Heritage website provides access to the history and timelines of the Sisters of Providence, St. Patrick Hospital, and the Schools of Nursing and Radiology class photos. In addition, the library staff will assist you in completing, witnessing or notarizing your advance directive and will forward it to the End-of-Life Registry in Helena.  Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD). 721-7513. Offers a Tool Library that loans everything from hammers and garden rakes to tillers and power saws. Books and videos on sustainable living practices are available for free borrowing.  The International Peace Resource Center Library. 2228 W. Kent Ave.; mailing address Peaceresource Productions, at Box 22, Lake Oswego, OR 97034-0003. Tim Flanagan, (503) 697-1670. E-mail: shalom@peaceresource.com. Any student or researcher is welcome to peruse the library holdings and do research. The center welcomes work-study and/or servicelearning students from the University of Montana in maintaining and documenting the collections. This library is maintained and preserved by the International Peace Resource Center, www.angelfire.com/ mt/peaceresources, and the Wordsmith Collection, www.wordsmithcreativearts. com. Some educational resources are www. writingresource.org and www.peaceresource. com.  St. Patrick Hospital Center for Health Information. 329-5711. Patients, their families, friends and the general public are invited to come to the library to access medical and consumer health information. The librarian is available to assist with finding information within the collection, or on the Internet.

RECREATION Outdoors

Hundreds of recreational opportunities are literally a stone’s throw from Missoula.

 The Lolo National Forest, Missoula Ranger District, Building 24, Fort Missoula, has information on places to hike, picnic areas, campgrounds, cabin rentals, snowmobiling and mountain biking. The phone number is 329-3814. During the winter, avalanche updates are available by calling the West Central Montana Avalanche Center at 5494488 or toll-free at 1-800-281-1030. www. missoulaavalanche.org.  The Bureau of Land Management, 3255 Fort Missoula Road, has information on recreation activities, road and trail conditions, and maps. The phone number is 329-3914.  The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks regional office, 3201 Spurgin Road, also has information on recreational opportunities and interpretive programs in the area. The phone number is 542-5500. The Web site is fwp.mt.gov.

Places to hike  Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness. Travel north four miles on Van Buren Street and Rattlesnake Drive to the sign for the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area. Go half a mile farther to Sawmill Gulch Road. Drive a quarter mile west on the paved road to the trailhead. The area has opportunities for hiking, biking and cross-country skiing, but there are restrictions on dogs. Contact the

Missoula Ranger District office, 329-3814, for Ranger Station for more information at 626more information. No shooting or camping 5201. for the first three miles.  South Hills Trail System. The South Hills area  Blue Mountain Recreation Area. Two miles enjoys a well-connected series of trails and southwest of Missoula on U.S. Highway 93 sidewalks that make it easier for people to get South; turn right on Blue Mountain Road. around without a car. The main off-street Follow the road to the parking lot at the end of trail connections are featured here. There the pavement. You’ll find expansive meadows are other smaller neighborhood and park and great views of the Missoula Valley, connections that help create a web of bicycle/ including a self-guided nature trail. Travel pedestrian connections throughout the area. and shooting restrictions exist. Contact The neighborhoods have also developed the Missoula Ranger District, 329-3814, undeveloped street rights of way and alleys for information. There are trails available as some of the main north-south trail for hikers, bicycles, horses, motorcycles, connections. ATVs and four-wheel drives. There is an  Kim Williams Nature Trail. Miles: 2.5. Elevation interpretive trail at Maclay Flat for hikers, gain: None. Feel like getting away from it all, runners and people with disabilities, along but don’t have time to leave town? Take a with carry-in access to the Bitterroot River walk, run, bicycle ride or horseback ride down for floaters. Maclay Flat is closed to horses, the Kim Williams Nature Trail, the easternbicycles and motorized vehicles, but is open most segment of the riverfront city park to skiers in the winter. and trail system. Named in remembrance of  Pattee Canyon Recreation Area. Follow Pattee Missoula naturalist Kim Williams, the trail Canyon Road for four miles from Missoula to follows the old Milwaukee Railroad grade the end of the paved parking area. Hike, ski or for 2.5 miles through a 134-acre natural area bike on the loop ski trails on either side of the in Hellgate Canyon. It’s a good example of road. There are many trails to explore in the a “Rails to Trails” project – an abandoned area. No vehicles and no shooting allowed. railroad right of way converted to a trail. Crazy Canyon Trailhead is also available. The wide flat pathway can comfortably accommodate a variety of uses. It’s a good  Ninemile Ranger District. Reservation Divide choice for people with small children and trails, wildlife, photo opportunities, a selfthose not interested in or capable of a guided tour, an accessible nature trail and strenuous outing. You’ll find plenty to enjoy more await you in and near the Ninemile along the way. The river is on your left as Ranger Station. Tour the historic Ninemile you head east from town. The steep slopes Remount Depot and Ranger Station or visit of Mount Sentinel tower above you to the Grand Menard, Kreis Pond or Petty Creek for right. Diverse riparian plant communities hiking and other recreation. Call the Ninemile UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 113

RECREATION OUTDOORS in this corridor provide valuable wildlife habitat just a stone’s throw from town. Along the greenway, you can see an abundance of birds: great blue herons, bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers, song sparrows and dippers, to name a few. White-tailed deer, mountain lion and black bear use the trail as a travel corridor. Watch for chipmunks on talus slopes. If you’re quiet, you may see a fawn and doe drinking at river’s edge. Hikers and equestrians can travel from Kim Williams Trail to the top of Mount Sentinel on the Hellgate Canyon Trail.  Mount Sentinel “M” Trail. • Miles: 3/4 mile to “M;” 1 3/4 miles to top of Mount Sentine. Elevation gain: 620 feet to “M” (from 3,200 feet to 3,820). 1,958 feet to top of Mount Sentinel (3,200 feet to 5,158). The “M” on the west face of Mount Sentinel has been a Missoula landmark since 1908, when Forestry Club members forged a zigzag trail up the mountain and students carried up stones to shape the symbol of the University of Montana. • Time brought several transformations to the “M.” In 1912, a wooden letter replaced the one made of stone. When the wooden “M” was blown off the mountain in 1915, it was replaced with a more permanent, larger stone “M.” That structure remained until 1968, when it was replaced with the concrete “M” we see today. • A hike to the “M” is a favorite Missoula outing for people of all ages. After just a few minutes on the trail, you begin to get a birds’-eye view of the University of Montana. As you gain elevation, the view expands to include all of Missoula, the valley, the Clark Fork River and distant mountains. • While the trail is less than a mile long, the hike can be quite strenuous, depending on how quickly you cover this distance. You’ll climb a steep, zigzag path with 11 switchbacks and gain 620 feet in elevation. Many local athletes and fitness buffs run the “M” trail as a regular part of their regimen. • Most people make the “M” their final destination, but you can continue

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to climb for about another mile on one of two routes to the top of Mount Sentinel. The view from the top of the mountain is even more exquisite. To the north, across Hellgate Canyon, you’ll see Mount Jumbo and the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness. Look for the water lines etched into the slopes of Mount Jumbo by the waters of Glacial Lake Missoula. To the south, you can see the Bitterroot Mountains. From the top of Sentinel, you can retrace your steps to the base of the mountain or follow Crazy Canyon Trail into Pattee Canyon. Hikers and equestrians can also follow the Hellgate Canyon Trail linking Crazy Canyon Trail with the Kim Williams Trail.  Rattlesnake Valley. The Rattlesnake Valley, extending north from Missoula, is a pleasant and popular area for walking, jogging and bicycling. Rattlesnake Creek, which originates in the Rattlesnake Mountains, runs through the valley on the way to its confluence with the Clark Fork River. Passing through lush vegetation along the creek, you have a sense of being far away from it all, when in reality you’re still within or just outside town. The northern portion of the valley offers views of Mount Jumbo, on the eastern side of the valley, and the Rattlesnake Mountains to the north. You can follow a variety of trails and streets to make loop trips within the valley, passing through city parks, natural areas and neighborhoods. Trails and streets will also take you to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness in the Lolo National Forest. There’s a very gradual but consistent gain in elevation as you head north into the valley. GREENOUGH PARK TRAILS. Forty-two acre Greenough Park, along Rattlesnake Creek, was donated to the city of Missoula by the Greenough family with the understanding that the area would be maintained in its natural state. The main trail, a one-mile, paved walking and bicycling path, circles the park, following the creek for part of the way. Footbridges cross the creek at either end of the park. Several unpaved trails branch off the main loop to take you through the woods and along the creek. Remember, though, that bicycles aren’t allowed on these unpaved trails. Thick, riparian vegetation makes Greenough Park a great place to watch birds within the city limits. You can see common resident birds such as the downy woodpecker, dipper and mountain chickadee as well as red-tailed hawks, black-chinned hummingbirds, green-winged teal and other summer residents. Occasionally, you’ll see great blue herons and screech owls. To the west of the footbridge in the southern part of the park, you’ll find picnic tables and benches along the creek. There’s a group picnic area on the east side of the park, just off Monroe Street. ROUTES NORTH of GREENOUGH PARK. To access more Rattlesnake Valley parks and open space, follow city streets and county roads north of Greenough Park. Several popular loop routes, delineated on the map, take you through the Bugbee Nature Preserve, Tom Greene Memorial Park and Pineview Park. You can cross Rattlesnake Creek on the Lolo Street Bridge and on a footbridge in Pineview Park. • To get to the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness from the riverfront, take Van Buren Street/Rattlesnake Drive to Sawmill Gulch Road and turn left (west). Or follow the mapped routes north of Greenough Park. MOUNT JUMBO TRAILS • Miles: North Loop Trail – 3.8 miles; Saddle Trail – 1.1 miles; Backbone Trail 1 – 2.5 miles; “L” Trail – 2/3 mile • Elevation gain: Varies. The Saddle and North Loop are easiest, at logging-road grade, while others can be very steep. • Dogs: Following are the restrictions on dogs on the trails: • North of Saddle – closed to dogs and people Dec. 1-April 30. On leash within 300 yards of trailhead and private property, and where posted May 1-Nov. 30. • South side of Saddle – closed to dogs and people Dec. 1-March 15. On leash within 300 yards of trailhead and private property, and where posted March 16-Nov. 30  North Hills Trails. • Miles: Ridge Trail – 1.8 miles (from Waterworks trailhead to Duncan Drive 3 miles); Cherry Gulch Trail – 1.1 miles; Fire Line Trail – 1.7 miles; Froelich Trail – 1.4 miles; Mountainview Trail to Ridge Trail – 1.1 miles

RECREATION OUTDOORS • Elevation gain: Varies • Dogs: On leash within 300 yards of trailhead and private property, and where posted. • Hikers must cross private land to reach the public acreage on the hills that form Missoula’s northern backdrop. The main access points are a Mountain Water Co. utility road off Greenough Drive and a path opposite Mountain View Drive, farther up Duncan Drive. • The hillsides feature rare communities of cushion plants, including the Missoula phlox and bitterroots. They also provide birds-eye views of the city’s railroad yards, downtown and into the Bitterroot Valley. Hikers are asked to stay on established trails and obey landowner signs and fences.  MOON-RANDOLPH HOMESTEAD The historic Moon-Randolph Homestead, part of Missoula’s open space system, is open every Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., from May to the end of October (fire danger and weather permitting). Visitors are welcome to picnic in the apple orchard, tour the historic farm buildings with one of the trained volunteers, or just nap under the black locust trees. During the rest of the week, the homestead is open for research, youth programs and artistic pursuits. The North Missoula Community Development Corp. works with Missoula Parks and Recreation to manage the homestead for the public. Call 728-9269 or e-mail moonrandolph@montana.com to inquire about volunteer opportunities and programs. • Access: You can reach the homestead on foot from trailheads on Greenough/Duncan Drive. If you bike or drive, follow Scott Street north over the bridge, take a left onto Rodgers Street, then turn right on Shakespeare Street (which becomes Coal Mine Road). Turn right immediately after you go under the interstate and then turn right again after the second cattle guard. The homestead discourages car visitors, but if you do drive please park on the right side of the road before the cattle guard.

Ghost town  Garnet Ghost Town. The Garnet Preservation Association is a nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to protecting, preserving and interpreting Garnet Ghost Town in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management. Garnet is located in the Garnet Mountains about 45 miles east of Missoula. Settled in 1895 after miners discovered several rich underground veins of gold, silver and copper, Garnet supported a population of more than 1,000 miners and their families. Unusual for its time, the town was a union town, with a branch of the Granite Miners Union negotiating wages and working conditions. The Union Hall regularly doubled as the town’s social center and dance hall during holidays and other occasions. The town lost population steadily after the precious metals ran out, but had a brief

revival in the 1930s when President Franklin D. Roosevelt doubled the price of gold during the Great Depression. Several dozen miner’s cabins, businesses, saloons and the stately Wells Hotel still stand and are open for visitors during the summer. Open seven days a week during the summer, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3 admission; children free. Two cabins are available for rent from the end of November through April. The association sponsors Garnet Days, including interpretive hikes, gold panning, town tours, pie auction, quilt raffle, refreshments and children’s games. Address: 3255 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula MT 59804. E-mail: garnetghosttown@yahoo. com. To receive a brochure, call 329-3883. Website http://www.garnetghosttown.net/.

Historic campsite  Travelers’ Rest State Park marks the location of a centuries-old Indian campsite that was used by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and 1806. They called the nearby creek “Travellers Rest.” During the summer of 2002, archaeologists found evidence of the expedition’s latrine and central cook fire, positioning the park as one of the few sites in the nation with physical confirmation of the explorers’ visit. Summer hours are Memorial Day to Labor Day, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Summer interpretive programs daily at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. September, October, April and May, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. November through March 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; noon to 4 p.m. weekends • Travelers’ Rest State Park is located just south of Lolo, a quarter of a mile west of U.S. Highway 93 on U.S. Highway 12. Telephone: (406) 273-4253. E-mail: info@travelersrest. org. Mailing address: Travelers’ Rest Preservation and Heritage Association, P.O. Box 995, Lolo, MT 59847. Website http:// www.travelersrest.org/.

Cabin rentals  If you really want to get away from it all, the Forest Service has a good deal: rent one of its remote cabins or lookouts. The agency has published a directory of 83 cabins, 30 lookouts and four bunk/cook houses for rent in the Northern Region, in Montana and northern Idaho. Facilities include guard stations, work centers or fire lookouts in remote areas. Cabins have chairs, tables, stoves and bunks, but no bedding is furnished. • Electricity and running water generally aren’t available. Fees range from $15 to $60 a day. Some cabins are available only seasonally, but others are available year-round, and all are rented on a first-come, first-served basis. They accommodate from two to 10 people. The directory is available at local Forest Service offices. http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/ recreation_r1/cabin_dir.shtml.

Picnic areas  Pattee Canyon Picnic Area. Set in a wooded canyon four miles southeast of Missoula on Pattee Canyon Road or seven miles up Deer Creek from the Bandmann Bridge off old Highway 10 near East Missoula. Facilities and attractions include cross-country ski trails, 22 family picnic sites and two group picnic sites. No trailers or overnight camping. No drinking water. Reservation information may be found by calling the Missoula Ranger District at 329-3814. There is a fee for group sites. The picnic area is open daily 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. from the end of May through Labor Day.  Camp Grand Menard Picnic Area. Near the former Forest Service Remount Depot west of Missoula, the picnic area can be reached by taking the interstate exit at Ninemile onto Highway 10 West. Travel north on Remount Road to one mile past the ranger station. Facilities and attractions include a nature trail with disabled access, fishing within five miles, three group or individual sites. Drinking water. No trailers or overnight camping.  Fort Fizzle Picnic Area and Historic Site. Located in a wooded canyon five miles west of Lolo on U.S. Highway 12. The area is adjacent to the historic Fort Fizzle site and Lewis and Clark Trail. Facilities include six picnic sites, a disabled-access toilet and trail. Reservations (Missoula Ranger District office) required for picnic groups of 20 or more. No trailers or overnight camping. Open year round, 6 a.m.10 p.m. No charge.  Johnsrud Park Fishing Access Site, located 11 miles east of Bonner on Montana Highway 200, then 1 mile northeast on the Blackfoot River Road. Johnsrud is a state fishing access site located in west central Montana on the Blackfoot River. There are restrooms and drinking water. Fishing and boating may be enjoyed on the river. There is a boat launch for carry-in launching only. Non-motorized watercraft only for the Blackfoot River and its tributaries. Day use shelter, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, and baseball diamond at this site. Please note glass containers or bottles are prohibited. Day use only.  Lolo Creek Campground. The scenic area is 15 miles west of Lolo. Facilities and attractions include fishing, commercial hot springs within eight miles, 17 camping and six picnic sites, drinking water. Groceries, gas and ice within eight miles. Open from early May through Sept. 30.  Earl Tenant Recreation Campground. This new campground and picnic area is 17 miles west of Lolo. Facilities and attractions include fishing, six camping and five picnic sites. No drinking water. Open from late May through Sept. 30.  Lee Creek Campground. Located 26 miles west of Lolo and six miles east of the Lolo Pass Visitor Center. Facilities and other attractions include 22 camp sites, drinking water (except in fall), fishing and cross-country ski trails. Open Memorial Day through Sept. 30.

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RECREATION OUTDOORS  Rock Creek campgrounds. Leave Interstate 90 at Rock Creek Exit No. 126. Paved road first 12 miles. Single-lane, rough road the rest of the way (large trailers or RVs not recommended). Amenities, including groceries and ice, half a mile south of I-90. The scenic Rock Creek area is noted for its trout fishing opportunities.  Norton Campground. 11 miles south of I-90. Ten camp sites. Drinking water. Groceries and ice within five miles.  Grizzly Campground. 11.5 miles south of I-90, then one mile east on Ranch Creek Road. Nine camp sites and four picnic sites. Drinking water.  Dalles Campground. 14.5 miles south of I-90. Ten camp sites. Drinking water. Disabledaccess toilet.  Harry’s Flat. 17 miles south of I-90. Eighteen camp sites. Drinking water. Accessible toilet.  Bitterroot Flat. 23 miles south of I-90. Fifteen camp sites. Drinking water. Disabled-access toilet.  Siria Campground. 28 miles south of I-90. Four camp sites. No drinking water.

Lakes  Flathead Lake. The largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States is 69 miles north of Missoula between Polson and Kalispell. Flathead is known for its quality fishing for lake trout, whitefish, cutthroat trout, perch and bass, and its East Shore drive, bordered by the majestic Mission Mountain Range. West Shore State Park, 20 miles south of Kalispell, offers boating access and picnic sites.  Seeley Lake. An hour’s drive from Missoula by taking Highway 200 east to Clearwater Junction and Highway 83 north to the lake. Seeley Lake is a popular lake with many cottages and resorts, public beaches, water skiing, swimming and picnicking sites. It has a maximum depth of 125 feet. Anglers can fish for perch, bass, pike, cutthroat and rainbow trout, and kokanee salmon.  Georgetown Lake. South of Philipsburg. The most heavily fished lake in western Montana, with a population of kokanee salmon, rainbow trout and brook trout. Popular for ice fishing during the winter.  Placid Lake State Park. Take Highway 200 East about 40 miles to the Clearwater Junction. At the junction, travel north on Highway 83 and turn left a few miles north of the Salmon Lake State Park. Recreationists will find 40 campsites, picnic shelters and boating and fishing opportunities. Forest Service property adjoins the lake, offering hiking and boating possibilities.  Salmon Lake State Park. Travel about 40 miles east on Highway 200 to Clearwater Junction. At the junction, take Highway 83 north for about 10 miles. Day-use fee free for Montana residents, paid through their vehicle registration.

 Lake Alva. Situated at the north end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp out and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird watching opportunities here, and it is 15 miles to the Mission Mountain Wilderness.  Holland Lake. From Seeley Lake, take State Rt. 83 north for 20.3 miles to Holland Lake Lodge. The first seven sites in the Bay Loop have delightful views of the lake and all pull throughs are located on this loop. For a cook’s night out, the Holland Lodge is nearby.

Other attractions  Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks interpretive programs every Friday and Saturday evening, from the end of May through the end of August. Location and topics TBA. Contact Vernon Carroll, interpretive specialist, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT 59804. Phone: 542-5533. Visit http://fwp.mt.gov/parks/.  Hellgate Civilian Shooters. Offers two member shooting ranges. Day-use for nonmembers is $2 per shooter at Deep Creek Range and includes hand throw shotgun range. (Deep Creek Range operated in conjunction with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.) Member ranges include 200-yard range, 50-yard range, 500-meter range and 1,000-yard range. Competitions offered include High Power, Silhouette, Black Powder Cartridge Silhouette and long range, 1,000-yard Bench Rest, Cowboy Action, Small Bore, Bull’s-Eye Pistol, Muzzleloading and a junior indoor Small Bore program is offered. Contact Roger Hinther, 543-3075.  Smokejumper Visitor Center. Located 6.5 miles west of Missoula on Highway 10, next to the Missoula International Airport. The visitor center is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Take a guided tour, visit the Wildland Firefighters Memorial or stop in the visitor center. Tours of the base run hourly; learn how and where the jumpers pack parachutes, repair gear, suit up and load onto planes. Exhibits include wildland fire ecology and behavior, current wildland firefighting technology and gear, and a video on smokejumping and aircraft in fighting wildland fire. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 329-4934 to arrange large group tours. During the off season, call 329-4000 for tours.  A Carousel for Missoula. Located in Caras Park in downtown Missoula. Open daily. Rides on this hand-carved wooden carousel, created by volunteers, are $1.50 for adults, 50 cents for children and seniors. Completely accessible. The carousel also can be booked for birthday parties and private rentals. Call 549-8382. Website http://www.carrousel.com/.  Deer Creek Shooting Center. Web site: www. wmfg.org. E-mail: jim@wmfg.org. Membership owned and operated by the Western Montana Fish & Game Association.

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Western Montana’s premier rifle and pistol ranges. Contact Jim McDonald, President at (406)-370-2500 or Paul Miner, Center Manager at (406)-721-7214, P.O. Box 4294, Missoula, MT 59806  Dragon Hollow. Located in Caras Park next to the carousel. A community-built play area featuring a three-headed dragon guarding a castle, a tot land for younger children, a celebration pavilion and a giant swing set. More than 3,000 volunteers built Dragon Hollow in just nine days during the spring of 2001, and many left their mark with special “Missoula touches.” The pavilion at Dragon Hollow is available for private use. Call 5498382 or visit http://www.carrousel.com/ dragon-hollow/.  Lone Ram Ranch. Come experience Montana with trail rides, day camp, overnight camps, clinics on equine first aid, stretching and massage. Call for dates on the trail. P.O. Box 1415, Plains, MT 59859, 826-5241.  Ninemile Remount Depot and Ranger Station. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its unique role as a Forest Service remount depot and its Cape Cod architecture, the center is open daily for self-guided tours. The Ninemile visitor center opens Memorial Day weekend. The center has interpretive displays and artifacts. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Labor Day. Call 626-5201 for information or to schedule a guided tour. From 1930 until 1953 the depot provided experienced packers and pack animals for fighting forest fires and backcountry work projects. Located 22 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90 and four miles north of Exit 82.  National Bison Range. Located at Moiese in the Mission Valley. Established in 1908, the 19,000-acre big-game range features about 400 bison, many species of birds and herds of white-tailed and mule deer, pronghorns, elk and more in a 19-mile self-guided tour. Call (406) 644-2211 for information.  Glacier National Park. Among the greatest treasures of the northern Rocky Mountains, Glacier National Park is known for its glorious scenery, grizzly bear population, brilliant wildflowers, forests, wildlife, fishing and waterfalls. Going-to-the-Sun Road is a spectacular 50-mile drive that crosses the Continental Drive at Logan Pass and traverses the towering Garden Wall. Numerous horse concessions and campgrounds are open to park visitors during summer months. For more information, call (406) 888-7800.  Frenchtown Pond State Park. About 16 miles west of Missoula on Interstate 90. The pond is open to fishing and swimming from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day use only.  Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Elk Country Visitor Center, 5705 Grant Creek Road. 5234545. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s Elk Country Visitor Center is one of the newest and best conservation learning facilities in the Northwest. The center features hands-on exhibits for all ages, a Lewis and Clark exhibit, impressive displays

RECREATION OUTDOORS of record elk, a Western wildlife diorama and a state-of-the-art conservation theater. Shoppers will enjoy the gift shop filled with beautiful wildlife art and many handcrafted and Montana-made creations. The public is welcome and admission is free. Open year-round, January through May, MondayFriday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday. June through December, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife and their habitat. Since 1984, RMEF has conserved or enhanced more than 5.5 million acres of elk country.  Western Montana Fish and Game Association. Web site: www.wmfg.org. E-mail: jim@wmfg.org. Membership owned and operates the Deer Creek Shooting Center. Western Montana’s premier rifle and pistol ranges. Meets on the first Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., Deer Creek Shooting Center. Contact Jim McDonald, president at (406)370-2500 or Carol Smith, membership chair at (406)-642-3643, P.O. Box 4294, Missoula, MT 59806

Watchable wildlife Missoula’s creekside and riverside trails offer some of the best places to watch wildlife, including eagles, hawks, herons, kingfishers, songbirds, black bears and white-tailed deer. You have the best chance of seeing wildlife in the spring and early summer months and in the early morning and at dusk. Take a walk on the Maclay Flat Nature Trail, the Blue Mountain Interpretive Trail, in the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area or Pattee Canyon. To see bighorn sheep, visit Rock Creek’s Babcock Mountain/ Spring Creek site. To learn more about where to see wildlife, visit the Lolo National Forest Web site at www.fs.ed.us/r1/lolo/ resources-natural. Also visit the Montana Birding and Nature Trail Web site www. montanabirdingtrail.org for great birding and nature viewing sites in the Missoula area and beyond.  Lee Metcalf Wildlife Center and Bird Refuge, 4567 Wildfowl Lane, Stevensville. Open yearround. No charge. Phone 777-5552.  Ninepipes National Wildlife Refuge, Moiese. Open year-round for self-guided tours, sunrise to sunset. Phone 644-2211.

On the rivers  Clark Fork River. Beavertail Hill State Park is a campground 30 miles east of Missoula on Interstate 90. Day use is free for Montana residents, paid through their vehicle registration.  Council Grove State Park. Along the Clark Fork River, seven miles west of Missoula on Mullan Road. Historical area where Gov. Isaac Stevens and members of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes signed the Hellgate Treaty of

1855. Picnic and recreational site. No fee. Day use only.  Blackfoot River. In Missoula County alone, the river offers a multitude of access areas for day use and overnight camping, as well as floating, fishing and hunting. Access signs off Highway 200 indicate those areas, starting at Johnsrud Park 11 miles from Bonner east of Missoula.  Bitterroot River. Chief Looking Glass, about 15 miles south of Missoula on U.S. Highway 93, offers picnicking and camping sites and nonmotorized boat access to the Bitterroot River.  Many other (day use only) access areas exist along the Blackfoot, Bitterroot and Clark Fork rivers, all within a 25-mile driving distance from Missoula. For more information, access the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Web site at fwp.mt.gov or call the local department office, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, 5425500.  For fishing access sites within 25 miles of Missoula, visit http://fwp.mt.gov/fishing.

Lake; Chief Joseph and more. Visit http:// www.missoulanordic.org/mncms/index.php.

Services  Montana Access To Outdoor Recreation (MATOR) program. 700 S.W. Higgins Ave. Missoula, MT 59803. Toll-free 1-877-2435511. Office: 243-5751. Fax: 243-4730. E-mail: mator@ruralinstitute.umt.edu. Website: recreation.ruralinstitute.umt.edu. MATOR is a program of the University of Montana Rural Institute - MonTECH to enable Montanans with disabilities or who are aging to pursue wildlife-associated recreational activities. Services include education/awareness, free loans of adaptive recreational equipment, demonstration activities and a volunteer network. View our website or contact us to learn more.

City Parks

No matter where you live in Missoula, you’re within walking distance of one of the city’s many neighborhood parks (See map and key on pages Avalanche information 114 and 115) and some of its more remote natural areas. Purchase a full-color map of Missoula’s  West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation. parks and trails at Currents Aquatic Center. For c/o Campus Recreation, University of more information on Missoula’s park system, Montana, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT visit www.missoulaparks.org. 59812. Promotes avalanche education and Park picnic shelters are available to reserve awareness activities throughout west-central for family reunions, weddings and other Montana; supports the avalanche education, celebrations. Shelter reservations require a fee forecasting and advisory services provided and a cleaning/damage deposit. by the West Central Montana Avalanche The policy regarding alcohol in the parks is Center with the Lolo National Forest. Local as follows: For groups of two or more, a $200 avalanche information and the weekend deposit will be required for a beer and wine advisory can be obtained by calling 549permit. Alcohol use in McCormick, Caras and 4488 or 1-800-281-1031 or on the Web site Kiwanis parks requires a $10 fee in addition www.missoulaavalanche.org. Contact info@ to the $200 deposit. Alcohol is never allowed missoulaavalanche.org or 329-3752. in Greenough Park, Jacobs Island, Clark Fork Natural Area, Kim Williams Trail, Westside Park, Mountain biking Gregory Park or any other park that does not  The Lolo National Forest and Garnet Range have public restrooms. offer hundreds of miles of roads and trails Parks are open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. accessible to mountain bikes, shown on daily. City ordinance requires that dogs must be travel plan maps. Roads and trails closed to leashed in city parks and on trails, and the owner motorized vehicles are great for bikes, except must remove pet waste. in wilderness areas. For maps and more Missoula’s 3,500 acres of conservation lands information, stop at the Lolo National Forest offer great hiking and biking opportunities or Bureau of Land Management offices at Fort right outside your back door. Trails on Mount Missoula. Sentinel, Mount Jumbo, the North Hills and many other open space areas throughout the city provide easy access to Missoula’s natural beauty. Snowmobiling The Missoula Parks and Trails Map is available  Snowmobiling opportunities during the at Currents Aquatics Center and at www. winter can be found in the Lolo Pass area, missoulaparks.org. Seeley Lake, Lincoln, Ovando and Garnet In addition, Missoula Parks and Recreation areas. Maps are available, showing groomed offers a variety of family programs to help you snowmobile areas and trails. For more put some fun into your weekly routine. Here is a information, call the Forest Service, Lolo and brief sample: Bitterroot national forests, Montana Fish, n Splash Montana, the outdoor water Wildlife and Parks or the Bureau of Land park at Playfair Park, 3001 Bancroft St., Management. provides action-packed fun, full-service  Cross Country Skiing oppportunities can concessions and swim instruction for be found in Pattee Canyon; the Lubrect all ages Memorial Day through Labor Experimental Forest 30 miles east of Missoula Day. Currents, the indoor water park at on Highway 200; The Rattlesnake recreation, McCormick Park, is open year-round and 5 miles north of Missoula; Lolo Pass; Seeley features fitness swimming and exercise UNCOVER MISSOULA SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 119

classes, swim lessons, water slides, spray features, spa and party room. New splash decks are located in Bonner, Franklin, Westside and Marilyn parks. All aquatics facilities are fully accessible to persons with disabilities. n Missoula is also home to three magical playgrounds designed by Missoula kids and built by the community: Dragon Hollow playground at Caras Park, Project Playground at Westside Park, and AllChildren’s Playground at Bonner Park. These playgrounds, along with new playgrounds at Pineview, Lafray, Sacajawea, Boyd, and Marilyn Parks, are ADAaccessible. n Missoula City Band concerts in Bonner Park are held throughout the summer, mid-June until mid-August at 8 p.m. each Wednesday. n Parks and Recreation sponsors summer youth sports programs such as baseball, soccer and basketball leagues and tennis lessons. In addition, summer camps are offered in neighborhood parks for ages 6-12, featuring a focus on the arts, environment, crafts and music, international sports, team-building and swimming. The Parks Department’s preschool program includes fitness and games for kids 3-6.

n Parks and Recreation has an extensive outdoor recreation program including the Adventure Challenge teams and ropes course, leadership and skills classes, outdoor adventure trips, plus therapeutic recreation for at-risk youth. n Parks and Recreation also offers plenty of opportunity to stay in shape and unwind at the same time – with tennis lessons and leagues, volleyball, softball, soccer, basketball and family outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, rafting and rock climbing. n Missoula has over 20 miles of commuter trails to move bikes and pedestrians throughout the city. The Bitterroot Branch Trail connects downtown Missoula to the Southgate Mall area. It intersects the Ron MacDonald Riverfront Trail system at McCormick Park. Several parks have jogging trails: McCormick, Greenough, John H. Toole, Fort Missoula and Playfair. The Missoula Parks and Trails map, available at Currents Aquatics Center and Splash Montana, provides more detailed information. n Kids Fest, a free children’s festival with games, live entertainment, crafts and vendors is held the first week of August at Caras Park. The Fall Family Fest is an annual

children’s celebration held in late October at Fort Missoula. Parks and Recreation hosts two annual 5k fun runs, the Frost Fever Frozen Frolic in late January, and Run For The Trees, a 5k fun run to benefit the urban forest, the first Saturday in April. n For information on Parks and Recreation programs, call 721-PARK, or stop by Parks headquarters at Currents Aquatics Center in McCormick Park, or visit www. missoulaparks.org. Visit the sister websites www.missoulachildrenandnature.org, unplugmissoula.org, activemomsmissoula. org. n Clark Fork River, featuring musicians and over 20 varied food vendors. Enjoy Montana’s longest running festival every Wednesday in June, July and August from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Visit http://www. missouladowntown.com/play/mda-events/ out-to-lunch. n Downtown ToNight happens every Thursday night in June, July, and August from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. in Caras Park, Downtown Missoula. Offering an outdoor venue for live music, food vendors, and the Bud Light beverage garden for residents and visitors alike. This event also highlights a weekly family activity and, as always, is FREE to attend!

GOVERNMENT Elected Officials

Your voice can influence the decisions made by our lawmakers and public officials. Addresses, phone numbers and email addresses are provided here to assist you in reaching your elected officials.

U.S. senators  Sen. Max Baucus. Democrat. Address: 511 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; (202) 224-2651 or (800) 332-6106. Fax: (202) 224-0515. email: max@baucus.senate. gov. Website: baucus.senate.gov. Missoula office: 1821 South Ave. W., Missoula, 59801; 329-3123. Kalispell office: 8 Third St. E., Kalispell, 59901; 756-1150.  Jon Tester, Democrat. Address: 204 Russell

Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-2644. Fax: (202) 224-8594. Website: tester.senate.gov. Missoula office: 130 W. Front St., Missoula, 59802; 728-3003; fax 728-2193. Kalispell office: 19 Second St. E., Suite E, Kalispell, 59901; (406) 257-3360; fax (406) 257-3974.

U.S. representative  Rep. Denny Rehberg. Republican. Address: Room 516, Cannon House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515. (202) 225-3211 or (888) 232-2626. Fax: (202) 225-5687. Website: www.house.gov/rehberg. Missoula office: 301 E. Broadway, Suite 2, 59802; 543-9550; fax 543-0663.

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Missoula County government

The county’s website, co.missoula.mt.us, has information about most county departments. A drop-down box in the upper righthand side of the site has links to various departments. The county commissioners’ link will provide access to the schedule and agenda for their weekly public meeting. You can now pay your property taxes online. Click the link from the site and follow the simple directions. Information about job openings can also be found on the homepage.

Missoula County officials  County commission. Commissioners meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Room 201 of the Missoula County Courthouse Annex, 200 W. Broadway.

Commissioners (email bcc@vo.missoula.mt.us)  Michele Landquist, Democrat. 258-4877, mlandquist@co.missoula.mt.us  Bill Carey, Democrat. 258-4877, bcarey@ co.missoula.mt.us.  Jean Curtiss, Democrat. 258-4877, jcurtiss@ co.missoula.mt.us.

Other county officials include:  Chief administrative officer: Dale Bickell, 2584858.  County attorney: Fred Van Valkenburg, 2584737.  Auditor: Barbara Berens, 258-3227.  Clerk and recorder/treasurer: Debbe Merseal, 258-4752.  Clerk of District Court: Shirley Faust, 258-4780.  Fair manager: Steve Earle, searle@ co.missoula.mt.us.  Health director: Ellen Leahy, 258-4770.  Justices of the peace: Department 1, John Odlin, 258-4871; Department 2, Karen Orzech, 258-4872.  Personnel director: Steve Johnson, 258-3293.  Rural fire district chief: 329-8940.  Sheriff/coroner: Carl Ibsen, 258-4810.  Superintendent of schools: Erin Lipkind, 2584860.  Public works director: Greg Robertson, 2584818.  Office of Planning and Grants director, 2584657.

Missoula city government

The city’s website, ci.missoula.mt.us, has extensive information about city departments and activities. In 2001, the City Council began using digital agenda packets, which are available to the public on the website. These packets contain the current weekly agenda, with links to the committee meeting minutes that provide background information on items up for decision each week. A direct link to the packet information is at www. ci.missoula.mt.us/cityclerk. The website also has a calendar listing of all city boards, advisory committees, and other public meetings, updated weekly. Paper copies of city ordinances, resolutions and meeting minutes are also available in the City Clerk’s Office for a fee. These are also posted on the above website. Another expanded online feature is the set of links to Missoula neighborhood councils. For help determining which council covers your area, call the Neighborhood Office at 523-4917.

Missoula city officials  Mayor: John Engen, Mayor’s Office, City Hall, 435 Ryman St., Missoula, 59801; 552-6001. Email: mayor@ci.missoula.mt.us.  City Council: The council meets each Monday at 7 p.m. in City Council Chambers at 140

W. Pine St. (except for the fifth Monday of the month and holidays). A copy of each week’s City Council agenda and City Council committee meeting schedule can be found on the city’s website at www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ cityclerk.

Ward 1:  Jason Wiener 542-3232 (home), jwiener@ ci.missoula.mt.us.  Dave Strohmaier, 327-8911 (home), dstrohmaier@ci.missoula.mt.us. Ward 2:  Adam Hertz, 239-1865 (home), ahertz@ ci.missoula.mt.us .  Cynthia Wolken, 465-3376 (home), cwolken@ ci.missoula.mt.us. Ward 3:  Alex Taft, 218-8438 (home), ataft@ ci.missoula.mt.us .  Bob Jaffe, 728-1052 (home), bjaffe@ ci.missoula.mt.us. Ward 4:  Caitlin Copple, 493-4281 (home), ccopple@ ci.missoula.mt.us.  Jon Wilkins, 543-7952 (home), jwilkins@ ci.missoula.mt.us. Ward 5:  Dick Haines, 251-3770 (home), dhaines@ ci.missoula.mt.us.  Mike O’Herron, 240-4199 (home), moherron@ ci.missoula.mt.us . Ward 6:  Ed Childers, 728-3751 (home), echilders@ ci.missoula.mt.us.  Marilyn Marler, 543-6721 (home), mmarler@ ci.missoula.mt.us.

Other city officials and board include:  Bicycle/pedestrian program manager: Phil Smith, 552-6352.  Building inspection superintendent: Don Verrue, 552-6040.  City attorney: Jim Nugent, 552-6020.  Cemetery superintendent: Doug Waters, 5526070.  Chief administrative officer: Bruce Bender, 258-4620.  Finance director: Brentt Ramharter, 552-6110.  City clerk: Martha Rehbein, 552-6080.  Fire chief: Michael Painter, 552-6210.  Missoula Redevelopment Agency director: 552-6160.  Municipal judge: 552-6170.  Neighborhood Council liaison, 552-6081.  Office of Planning and Grants director, 2584657.  Parking Commission director: Anne Guest, 552-6250.  Parks and Recreation director: Donna Gaukler, 552-6277.

 Personnel director: Gail Verlanic, 552-6130.  Police chief: Mark Muir, 552-6320.  Public works director: Steve King, 552-6345.  Street maintenance superintendent: Brian Hensel, 552-6360.  Traffic services superintendent: Wayne Gravatt, 552-6372.  Wastewater treatment superintendent: Starr Sullivan, 552-6600.

State officials  Gov. Brian Schweitzer. Executive Office, Room 204, State Capitol, P.O. Box 200801, Helena, 59620. (406) 444-3111. Website: governor. mt.gov.  Montana Public Service Commission. Offers assistance with utility problems, including customer service, 1701 Prospect Ave., Helena, 59620. (406) 444-6199.

Political parties  Libertarian Party. P.O. Box 4803, Missoula, 59806. Website: www.lp.org. Mike Fellows, 721-9020, votefellows@aol.com. The Montana Libertarian Party is the real choice for smaller government, lower taxes and more liberty. The Libertarian Party works for economic and personal freedom.  Missoula Democratic Central Committee. P.O. Box 9305, Missoula, MT 59807. 541-2602, chair@missoulademocrats.org. Website: www.missoulademocrats.org.  Missoula County Republican Central Committee. P.O. Box 16084, Missoula, MT 59808. Charlie Olinger, 240-6038, 544-4344. Website: www.missoulagop.org.

Political organizations League of Women Voters. Goal is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. We support voter rights, representative government, specific government policies in areas we have studied and seek to provide unbiased information on government policies or activities in the news. We do not support individual candiates or political parties. The League has provided over 90 years of “civil discourse” in the United States, and celebrated its 60th year in Missoula in 2011. Contact co-presidents Linda Andrus or Gladys Hardin P.O. Box 8196, Missoula, MT 59802. Facebook: LWVMissoula. Email: LWVMissoula@ hotmail.com. Website: LWVMissoula.com (projected activation April 1, 2012). Meetings are usually held on the second Saturday of the month, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Call 5434096 or check our Facebook page for place and topic of discussion.

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