What's Happenin'

Music to feature original acoustics
ARLEE — Music at The Hangin Art Gallery and Coffee House on Highway 93 here will feature acoustic originals by Ryan Bundy, Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m.

A dinner menu is now being offered from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays only.

Arlee Powwow committee meeting set for Saturday, April 26
ARLEE — The Arlee Pow Wow Committee will meet on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at 9 a.m. at Johnny Arlee’s home. If you plan on sponsoring a Special during the Arlee Celebration, please attend the meeting or make your request in writing to any committee member.

Mission quilters benefit center
ST. IGNATIUS — Ayleen’s Thursday Quilters will have their annual fabric sale in the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center Thursday, April 24. Besides fabric, books, notions and patterns will also be available. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Those same quilters will have their 10th Annual Quilt Show and Sale in the St. Ignatius LDS Church April 30 through May 4. The featured quilter will be Ayleen Bain. There will be a $1 admission charge with the proceeds going to benefit the senior center. There will also be door prizes and a raffle. The show will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for Thursday, May 1, when the sale will remain open until 7 p.m.

The following is the calendar of events for the remainder of April. For more information about the center and its activities, call 745-4462 or email goldenoldies@stignatius.net.
     April 24 - quilters sale
     April 25 - swiss steak lunch
     April 29 - caregivers class 9 a.m.
     April 29 - chicken enchilada lunch

Men’s Advance to meet April 25
ST. IGNATIUS — The Reservation Men’s Advance will meet at the St. Ignatius Community Center, (east of Lynn’s II Drive-In) at 7 pm on April 25. We are continuing in prayer and worship in preparation for upcoming events. Larry Nicholas, an international speaker for Youth With a Mission will speak on the Will of God and how to pray effectively as men. The men of the Reservation are invited and encouraged to bring a friend! For further info contact Mike McElderry at 370-2602 or Joe Darlington at 212-2203.

Old Time Fiddlers invites all on Sunday, April 27
DAYTON - Join the Old Time Fiddler’s at the Idle Spur on Sunday, April 27 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. for a free afternoon of great entertainment. Bring your family and friends, instrument and don’t forget your dancin’ shoes, or just plan on enjoying the music. More information call 883-1519, 849-5099 or 892-5507.

Ultreya to meet Monday, April 28
ST. IGNATIUS — St. Ignatius/Arlee/Dixon Ultreya will be Monday April 28 at 7 pm (new starting time) in the St. Ignatius Mission Social Hall. Lyle Cronk will be our guest speaker. All area Cursillo/Journeyers are welcome to join us for music, inspiration, and fellowship.

MSU’s annual American Indian Council Powwow is May 2-3
BOZEMAN — The annual Montana State University American Indian Council Powwow will be held May 2-3 at MSU’s Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

The MSU powwow is one of the larger celebrations in Montana and all powwow events are free and open to all.

The MSU powwow is usually held in April but for this year only will be held in May, according to Jim Burns of MSU Native American studies and adviser to the MSU American Indian Council, a group of students who produce the non-profit event. He said the event was rescheduled this year to avoid conflict with other Native American events in the state.

“This allows dancers, drum groups, vendors, and audience members to participate in as many powwows as they desire,” Burns said.

The powwow begins at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, with the grand entry. There will also be grand entries at noon and 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 3. Dance and drum competitions are always a key feature of the event. Booths around the edge of the dance arena will offer the crafts of traditional artists and artisans throughout the powwow. A free chili dinner will be served on Saturday beginning about 4:30 p.m.

A Montana tribal living history symposium that was scheduled May 1-2 at the MSU Museum of the Rockies to be held in connection with the powwow has been postponed.

For more information, contact Jim Burns 994-4880 or e-mail him at jburns@montana.edu, or call MSU Department of Native American Studies, 994-3881.

Arlee spring bazaar set for Sunday, May 4
ARLEE — An annual spring bazaar will be held Sunday, May 4, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church. Enjoy Indian tacos, home-baked pies and other foods; along with a Silent Auction, white elephant tables, wonderful children’s games and crafts, cake walks and much more.

Poetry Reading at Hangin’ Art Gallery
ARLEE — On Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Arlee School students and local poets will read their original poetry at Hangin’ Art Gallery. The students have been working weekly with Claire Hibbs-Cheff of the Missoula Writing Collaborative.

The Arlee Missoula Writing Collaborative residency is supported by funds from the Steele-Reese Foundation, Arlee Life Long Learning Center and the Arlee Schools.

For more information contact Claire Hibbs-Cheff at 529-5363.

Free spay and neuter clinic in May requires appointments
RONAN — Doc John ‘n Judi Memorial Free Spay/Neuter Clinic will be held May 15, 16 and 17 at the Ronan Community Center and May 18 and 19 at the Tribal building in Elmo. Reservations are required; call 253-9372 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven days a week. Volunteers and donations are needed for everything from cooking/baking to paperwork and everything in between. For more information, contact Pam 883-3336, Brenda at 883-5312, Karen at 883-0140 or Linda at 883-5978.

Vendors sought for community flea market
POLSON — Vendors are invited to take part in a Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 21, at the First United Methodist Church on 301 16th Ave. E.

Creators of crafts, quilts, jewelry, and other items are invited along with vendors of slightly used treasures, books, antiques, household brick-a-brack, furniture, tools, sports equipment, etc. to rent a space at the market.

Vendors can rent spaces for $20 indoors and $15 outdoors. Outdoor spaces are available in the parking lot or on the lawn.

Proceeds from this event fund church outreach and mission projects. For a registration form or more information call Irene at 883-2063.