Bitterroot Valley community events, Jan. 30- Feb. 5

Hamilton Soroptimist has over $40,000 for scholarships for women in trade, technical, certification, undergraduate and advanced or graduate programs. Awards prioritize Ravalli County women with financial need, who are returning to school or training, or who are older women. Training or educational programs do not need to be within Ravalli County. See sihamilton.org/scholarships for scholarship options and criteria. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2023.

Bitterroot Public Library, Meet Captain Meriwether Lewis, 4 to 5 p.m. meeting room. Come “meet” one of the leaders of the Lewis & Clark Expedition of 1804–1806. Learn about this historical expedition and the Corps of Discovery that traveled with them to explore the territory that the United States. For more information call 406-363-1670. 306 State St., Hamilton. bitterrootpubliclibrary.org.

Hamilton Senior Center, lunch is served 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5; Hand and foot (canasta) $2, every Monday, 12:30 p.m. 820 N. 4th St., Hamilton.

Stevensville Senior Center, 8 a.m. Coffee Club, meals at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Pinochle at 7 p.m. 100 Mission St., Stevensville.

Golden Age Club, light exercise, 9-10 a.m., $1. 727 S. 5th St., Hamilton.

Corvallis School District Reduction of Force Hearing, 10 a.m., District Conference Room, The board will hear a recommendation to reduce the Instructional Technology component of Kristina Berger’s position immediately. Board will take action on the recommendation.

Corvallis Civic Club will meet at 7 p.m. in the Corvallis High School Library. All are welcome to attend and help the club continue its mission of supporting projects that benefit the Corvallis community. Come and be part of making our community the best it can be.

Bitterroot Public Library, Coloring Club for Adults, meeting room, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Builder’s Club, 4 to 5 p.m., meeting room, registration required. For more information call 406-363-1670. 306 State St., Hamilton. bitterrootpubliclibrary.org.

North Valley Public Library, Role playing games, 4-6 p.m., in-person or online (teens). 208 Main St., Stevensville, northvalleylibrary.org.

Stevensville Senior Center, 8 a.m. Coffee Club. Exercise, 10 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday. 100 Mission St., Stevensville.

Journey Through Grief Support, a six-week series for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Tuesdays, Jan. 3 – March 28, 2:30 p.m., at St Francis of Assisi, 411 S. 5th St, Hamilton. Please RSVP at stfrancishwm@gmail.com.

Bitterroot Public Library, Winter Coloring Competition, through February. Participants are invited to color a coloring page of their choice and submit it to the Bitterroot Public Library to win prizes. Choose your own page or one provided by the library’s Coloring Club. Baby and Toddler Story Time, meeting room, 10:30 a.m., registration required. Trivia Night at Westslope Distillery, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at the distillery in Hamilton. For more information call 406-363-1670. 306 State St., Hamilton. bitterrootpubliclibrary.org.

North Valley Public Library, Songs & Stories for Preschoolers, 10:30-11 a.m. Wild & Weird Wednesdays with Science Officer Lisa 4-5 p.m. (children) For more information call 406-777-5061. 208 Main St., Stevensville, northvalleylibrary.org.

Hamilton Senior Center, lunch is served 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5; 820 N. 4th St., Hamilton.

Stevensville Senior Center, 8 a.m. Coffee Club, meals at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 100 Mission St., Stevensville.

Golden Age Club, light exercise, 9-10 a.m., $1. Pinochle games, 1 p.m., $3, coffee provided. 727 S. 5th St., Hamilton.

Hamilton School District Special Board Meeting, 11:55 a.m., District Office Conference Room, Agenda: Approval of the ADA Site Improvement Plans and Bid Specifications for the HHS/Sports Complex; Certified Negotiations Committee Meeting, noon, District Office Conference Room.

Bitterroot Public Library, Winter Nature Journaling Class, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., meeting room, registration required. Kids’ 3D Printing Workshop, meeting room, 4 to 5 p.m., class is full, if you have registered for this class, please let us know if you cannot attend. Death Café, 7 to 8:30 p.m., meeting room. For more information call 406-363-1670. 306 State St., Hamilton. bitterrootpubliclibrary.org.

North Valley Public Library, Yarn, Darns & Needle Charms: Knit & Crochet Club, noon to 1:30 p.m. (adults). Night Out at the Library: Bingo! 6:30-7:30 p.m. (adults). For more information call 406-777-5061. 208 Main St., Stevensville, northvalleylibrary.org.

Stevensville Senior Center, 8 a.m. Coffee Club. Exercise, 10 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday. 100 Mission St., Stevensville.

Bitterroot Public Library, Preschool Story time, 10:30 a.m., meeting room, registration required. One on One Tech Support, 10 a.m. to noon, reservations recommended. All Ages Chess Club, 3:30 to 5 p.m., meeting room. For more information call 406-363-1670. 306 State St., Hamilton. bitterrootpubliclibrary.org.

North Valley Public Library, Open World Fridays, 4-6 p.m., teens (12-18). Choose to 3D print objects and then paint them, create a craft, explore the Dungeons & Dragons handbooks, or make a zine, it’s up to you. For more information call 406-777-5061. 208 Main St., Stevensville, northvalleylibrary.org.

Hamilton Senior Center, lunch is served 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $5; Pinochle games, 1 p.m., $3. 820 N. 4th St., Hamilton.

Stevensville Senior Center, 8 a.m. Coffee Club, meals at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 100 Mission St., Stevensville.

Golden Age Club, light exercise, 9-10 a.m., $1. 727 S. 5th St., Hamilton.

Bitterroot North Valley Pachyderm Club will meet at noon at The Frontier Cafe, U.S. Highway 93 in Stevensville. Guest speaker will be Christine Agin on COS. The North Valley Pachyderm Club meets the first and third Friday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. The North Valley Pachyderm Club is an educational arm of the Republican Party. All are welcome.

Hamilton Senior Center, bingo is every first and third Saturday, opens at noon, play begins at 1 p.m. $2 entry fee. $10/15 games. Must be 18+ to play. Flea Market is the 2nd Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., September to May. 820 N. 4th St., Hamilton.

Stevensville Senior Center, pinochle at 7 p.m. 100 Mission St., Stevensville.

AA Meeting, 6-10 p.m., Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St.

Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot

monthly meeting at BJ’s Restaurant in Hamilton. Social/dinner hour is 5:30 p.m. to 6;30 p.m. Cocktails and dinner are optional. Guest speaker Tony Reinhradt will be presenting this month. Tony is a well seasoned guide on the waters of western Montana & owner of Montana Trout Outfitters in Missoula. Tony also serves as a Travel Advisor for Wild on the Fly Fishing Adventure Travel and has hosted fly fishing trips across the globe. Tony’s presentation is: Advanced Float Fishing Strategies. The program is designed to offer insights into float fishing that will help anglers produce better results from a drift boat or raft. The differences between float fishing & wade fishing will be highlighted, along with key aspects of casting angles, line management, hooking fish,and teamwork. Learn the tips and tactics that will lead to more trout in the net, and less frustration! Tony is very popular in Western Montana and there is sure to be a crowd, so get there early and grab your seat! If you are a beginner or advanced fly fisherman and you love to fish, Fly Fishers of the Bitterroot is the social club for you. For more information call Phil at 406-361-1516.

, a fun, festive, western themed fundraiser with proceeds going to support the Rockin RC Rodeo and the Equestrian side of The Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., with a cash bar and with live music by country-rock band 406 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets on sale now, call 406-363-3411. Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Hamilton.

craft event hosted by Treasure Chest Events. Looking for the perfect Valentines gift for your significant other? Head down to the Eagles Lodge in Hamilton, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bath and body products, boutique items, candy, candles, laser engraved items, jewelry, tumblers, and other amazing crafts. Eagles Lodge will be serving up food, Willie’s Distillery will be serving up taster’s samples of their Spirit of the American West beverages. Admission is free.

Golden Age Club, bimonthly membership meeting, 1 p.m., 727 South 5th St., Hamilton.