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TABE assessments are available at Salish Kootenai College
PABLO — Students entering Salish Kootenai College are required to take a TABE Assessment, which measures your basic skills in Math, Reading, and Language.

TABE tests are given every Monday at 11:30 a.m. and on Wednesday at 9 a.m. by the Department of Academic Success on the SKC campus. The Department of Academic Success is no longer in the John Peter Paul Building, they are now across the street from the Big Knife Building, Building #58.

SKC encourages locals to take the assessment early to beat the rush of new students entering the new quarter.

For further information, contact the Department of Academic Success at 275-4986 or 275-4868.

Kootenai language classes canceled
ELMO — The Kootenai language classes have been canceled until further notice. Classes will resume at a later date with notice of the new dates in the near future. For more information, please contact Mr. Vernon Finley at the Kootenai Culture Committee office, 675-2700, ext. 7401. Vernon says that once classes resume they will begin with lesson one.

Salish language class offered
ST. IGNATIUS — Students, both young and old, can learn beginning Salish language in a class taught Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 pm at the St. Ignatius Elementary NAS Room with instructor Melanie Sandoval. The entire set of lessons cost $25 to attend.

“Students” will learn basic Salish words and phrases through interactive lessons and games, plus will complete 23 lessons in a variety of topic areas such as: greetings, weather, food, actions and descriptions.

A practice workbook, audio CD and Salish tutor software program will be included in the class materials.

Please call 745-3811 and sign-up with Brenda Arlint.

Local Veteran representatives announce schedules
PABLO — Lloyd Jackson and/or Bill Rogers, veteran representatives, will be available each Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new Pablo Complex, room 220, to answer questions and help fill out forms for health care and benefits for all veterans. Twice each month a veteran representative will be at the Mission Valley Veteran Center in St. Ignatius. For schedules, call (406) 675-2700 ext. 1313, (406) 675-4137 or (406) 253-0925 to keep up with the benefit changes.

American Indian drumming/singing class available
ARLEE — An American Indian drumming/singing class for students in grades 4, 5, 6, and 7-12 will be held from 6:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m in the new cafeteria on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Classes started November 10. The instructor is Walden Tewawina. If you have any questions please contact Wendy Swab at 726-3216, ext. 2203 or Willie Wright at 726-3216, ext. 2310.

Life Skills classes for foster parents and youth continue
PABLO — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Tribal Social Services Department and the Montana Foster Care Transitional Living Program (MFCTLP) would like to inform foster parents and youth in foster care that the Life Skills classes have resumed at Second Circle Lodge in Ronan.

Classes are every other Wednesday, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with guest presenters. Dinner will be provided, and transportation and childcare can be arranged. MFCTLP is intended to help Montana foster youth make a successful transition into adulthood and self-sufficiency by offering instructional activities and financial support for youth ages 16 to 21. If you are interested in attending the classes, please contact Dalon Weaselhead, at (406) 675-2700, ext. 1325.

Ewam benefit and concert is Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Crystal Theatre
MISSOULA — Join friends for a benefit and concert for Ewam featuring musical acts Kevin Van Dort, Jenn Adams, Joshua Farmer, and the Joan Zen duo, Saturday, Feb. 4 from 7-10PM at the nostalgic Crystal Theatre. There will be a silent auction, a cash bar of beer and wine, and light snacks. This benefit will help to sustain Ewam’s Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism and assist it in maintaining the store and dharma center in Missoula, as well as helping to support the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee.

An Internet and Technology Safety free presentation is next Wednesday
RONAN — Ronan/Pablo schools invite the community to a presentation on Internet and technology safety by members of the Montana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. This free community event will provide information regarding the prevention of Internet crimes against children. The presenters, who are active law enforcement officers, will discuss topics such as identity theft, file sharing, cyber bullying, and Internet predators.

Childcare will be available during the event. Please join us for this important event Wednesday, February 8, at 5:15 p.m. at the Ronan Performing Arts Center.

Birthday bash for Burns
POLSON — An 80th birthday party and potluck to honor Alvina (Lozeau) Burns will be held Saturday, February 11, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Polson Indian Senior Center.

Family and friends are asked to bring their favorite dish and a story or two. If you have any questions, please call Beth at 675-8261.

Lewis Barnaby memorial and giveaway is February 11
ARLEE — The family of Lewis “Own Boss” Barnaby invite you to join them for a memorial dinner and giveaway, Saturday, February 11 at 1 p.m. in the Community Center here on Powwow Road. The giveaway will be first followed by the dinner.

The family hopes you can attend and share some stories. For more information, contact: Vic Barnaby (406) 210-4901 or Sam Barnaby (406) 240-0971.

Third Annual Memorial Round Dance in honor of Tasheena Craft is February 18
ARLEE — Family and friends of Tasheena Christina Tish Craft would like to invite everyone to their Third Annual Memorial Round Dance on Saturday, February 18, at the Arlee Community Center.

Space is available for vendors and vendors can set up their crafts and wares at 10 a.m., a Potluck feast will be held at 12 Noon, followed by a Round Dance at 7 p.m.

There will be a raffle, silent auction, fun, games, and gift exchange. Emcee will be Shonto Pete and Stickman is Aaron Starr.

For more information, please contact Diana Cote (406) 726-3725 or Shonto Pete at (509) 869-7289.

SKC AIBL seeks performers for Third Annual Talent Show
Salish Kootenai College – American Indian Business Leaders Chapter is looking for performers of all types to perform and compete in their Third Annual Talent show. The show will take place on Thursday, March 15 at the Arlee/Charlo Theater from 7 to 9 pm.

Awards will be giving for group and solo performances, as well as a peoples choice award. For more information or to sign up, contact Colleen Tenas by email: colleentenas@student.skc.edu or Juanita Irvine by phone: (406) 275-4853. More information can be found at www.facebook.com/SKCAIBL. Businesses interested in advertising at the show can contact Urban Bear Don’t Walk by email: urbanbeardontwalk@student.skc.edu