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​​6/15 - 6/30 Missoula Senior Center, 705 S Higgins Ave., Missoula

Our Mission is to develop and implement programs and services that support the physical, intellectual & emotional health and well-being of seniors. Membership is only $25 per year!​​  

• MSC hosts YOGA (M 9am & 3pm, TuTh 9:30am), LUNCH DAILY (11am - 1pm), ART CLASSES / ORIGAMI, DOMINOES, and MORE:

• Every Thursday & Friday: PINOCHLE 1 - 4pm

• Every Thursday: BINGO! You do not have to be a senior to join the BINGO fun. Doors open 5pm (Bingo 6:30pm).

• Every Friday all Summer: Friday Food Truck Pod (FB FLYER).

Follow the Sr. Center Facebook page! Questions: 406-543-7154, manager@missoulaseniorcenter.org

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​​6/15 - 12/18 Red Willow Learning Center & Heroes Therapeutic Outreach Program (HTOP)

Through HTOP, Red Willow makes all of their courses available FREE of charge to Veterans, service members, their families / caregivers, and First Responders ~ Classes for Veterans.​ ​Missoula Veteran, "Without these programs, I would have been a 22-a-day statistic." Veterans programming: DONATE. Thanks to a grant from the Llewellyn Foundation, we are able to launch our on demand learning platform.​

• MWF ONLINE: Yoga for Healthy Aging, 9:15am OR IN PERSON at Capital Family Mortgage, 2305 Stephens, Missoula ~ 1.5-hour class designed to practice yoga in a safe and encouraging environment. The physical postures (asana) are explored in a sequential manner, and props are used to allow everyone access. All levels are welcome (Friday FB events). "Kathy, Harriet, Red Willow, the class members, we had the expectation of helpful and found humanity, kindness, opening, and gratitude. An inner energy, perpetual."

• ​Every Monday: Yoga for Veterans with Nick Gonzalez, South Side Studio, Missoula, 6pm. Boost strength, balance and flexibility while focusing the mind on positivity and endurance. Thoughtfully designed for Veterans, service members and their caregivers, this class celebrates the therapeutic mental and physical benefits of the practice and leaves you energized, restored and ready to take on life’s challenges. Hear Nick's story: VIDEO (Veteran recommendation video). Questions: yogawithnickg@gmail.com

• Every Monday until 6/22 ONLINE: Creating Habits that Stick, 6pm ~ Create habits that support the best version of yourself - REGISTER!

• Every Tuesday - STEVENSVILLE: Bitterroot Yoga for Veterans, Iron Root Fitness, 3901 US-93 in Stevensville, 1pm ~ Jessa teaches a really accessible yoga class for all Veterans and their partners. The practice can not only enhance the physical body, but it also helps calm the mind and reset the nervous system. Follow Iron Root Finess on Facebook! 

• Every Wednesday - ONLINE or IN-PERSON: FREE Restorative Yoga for Veterans, Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks Ave., Missoula, 3:15pm. In this course, we practice comfortable and supported positions to help release muscular tension, calm and balance the nervous system, and promote overall relaxation. All in a safe, supportive environment. Participants are required to register with the Missoula Vet Center prior to course participation - call 406-721-4918 (Share on FB).

• Every Thursday - ONLINE (11:30am via ZOOM) OR IN PERSON: FREE Mindful Recovery, 4th D Club, 100 W. Broadway (Ste B) Missoula, 4pm ~ A collaborative project between the Red Willow Learning Center and Missoula’s 4th D Club. Using mind/body practices, Mindful Recovery and Wellness offers individuals in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) skills training to support relapse prevention. 

• Every Thursday - ONLINE or IN PERSON: Meditation for Veterans, Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks, 1pm - 1:45pm. FREE for Veterans. Meditation for Vets is a guided mindfulness practice exploring the method of paying attention to the breath to increase calm and reduce stress. POC: Vet Center 406-721-4918 (Share on FB). ​READ MORE from Amy Friedman: blog post article on how Veterans are using the practice of Mindfulness. Warrior Allegiance BLOG. Questions: TX +1 800-837-1106, info@warriorallegiance.com. 

• Every Friday - ONLINE: Group Meditation, 6:30am ~ All are welcome for this 30-minute guided meditation sessions. If you are only looking to create a meditation habit and community, please join us! Via Zoom. Questions: christine@mindfulnessinorganizations.com.

• 7/16 The Miller Creek Labyrinth ~ Normally used for meditation retreats but is open to the public once a month (7/16 & 8/12 6-9pm + September Retreats).

All Things Vagus - PODCAST! Please consider helping with public events: VOLUNTEER. Questions: Red Willow Learning Center, Inc. 406-530-7175, info@redwillowlearning.org OR Kathy – Executive Director, kathymangan@redwillowlearning.org

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6/15 - 12/31 BITTERROOT VALLEY: STEVENSVILLE, HAMILTON, CORVALLIS & VICTOR. Events by American Legion Posts 91 & 94, Legion Riders, PACT, SCC, VFW, VVA & MORE!

The American Legion Posts 91 "Heart Valley" and 94 "Fort Owen" are DEDICATED TO VETERANS & COMMUNITY SERVICE ~ They are VERY active in the communities! Follow Post 91 on Facebook. Join the Post 94 Public Group on Facebook!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• NOW through 6/20 Boys & Girls State (FB FLYER) 

• 6/16 (3rd Tuesday) STEVENSVILLE: Fort Owen American Legion Post 94 Monthly Meeting, 754 Middle Burnt Fork Rd., Stevensville, 7pm ~ ALL Veterans are welcome to attend the monthly meeting!

  • ​6/27 - 12/31 Patriot Pin Up will be at Garden City Rod Run June 27 at Southgate Mall (E. Side Scheels, Missoula 9am-4pm - Wes' FB FLYER) & MORE through 12/31 - FB. PPU also works with the American Legion Post 94 Stevensville MT Ladies Auxiliary to send MILITARY CARE PACKAGES to active-duty military members every 6 months (Facebook: Donation Items and QR code)​. Questions: Liberty J, patriotpinupmontana@gmail.com. Follow Patriot Pin Up on FB!

  • Stevensville Civic Club ~ SCC is responsible for the Trout Sprout Splash Pad / Bear Mountain at Lewis & Clark Park, Country Christmas, "PIGnic in the Park", Creamery Picnic, etc. that YOU can be a proud part of! (Follow SCC on FB).

• 6/16 (3rd Tuesday) CORVALLIS: American Legion Post 91 Meeting, Firehall, 317 Woodside Cutoff Rd, Corvallis at 7pm. Enhancing the well-being of Veterans, their families, and our community by devotion to mutual helpfulness. Read More: Heart of the Valley. Follow us on Facebook. Questions: corvallispost91@gmail.com. 

• 6/17 - 7/31 Bitterroot Elks: Facebook (Meals every Wed & Fri). 

• 6/18 (Every Thursday) HAMILTON: PACT Social Worker at the Hamilton VA Clinic 1331 North 1st St., 10am - 3pm. Questions: Jenny 406-202-8035, Jennifer.Keys@va.gov

• 6/19 & 7/1 HAMILTON: Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Bitterroot Chapter 938 ~ “Veterans helping Veterans”! Ch 938 welcomes new members to join them EVERY Friday morning for breakfast at BJ's Restaurant, 900 N. 1st St., 7 - 8:30am and/or the FIRST Wednesday for their monthly meeting (Eagles, 125 N. 2nd St., Hamilton at 7pm). Questions: Al 406-381-7899, vva938@gmail.com (National VVA Locator).

• 6/20 STEVI: Father's Day Car Show, 3rd & Main St. ~ BitterRODDERS (Car shows through Sept 12 by Rocky - FB FLYER).

• 6/25 Hellman Insurance Agency (Educational Series: 10am - FB events).

• 6/26 & 6/27 STEVENSVILLE'S BEST HOT SPOT FOR THE 50 MILE GARAGE SALE. SIGN UP SOON TO PICK YOUR SPOT (FB), and Bitterroot Elks will also be serving up their world-famous brats/dogs in the parking lot Saturday (FB FLYER).

• 7/4 STEVENSVILLE: 4th of July PIGnic, Lewis & Clark Park, 3 - 7pm ~ Great food, local fun, and a celebration that brings the whole community together (SCC - FB event).

• 7/10 HAMILTON: TopHouse (Great band that played at the VSN's Heroes at Home BBQ in the early days), "We'll see you at Bitterroot Performing Arts Council! Bring your friends or a stranger and your best singing voice, it’s gonna be one of those core memory kind of nights. Grab your tickets now" (FB event).

• 8/7 - 8/8 The Stevensville Civic Club proudly presents the 113th Annual Creamery Picnic — our biggest event of the year! (FB event).

• 9/2 - 9/5 Ravalli County Fair ~ BitterRodders Car Club, 10am - 9pm (FB). We are honored to recognize the Corvallis Post 91 Legion Riders as a proud sponsor of the Ravalli County Fair (Read more - FB).

​Corvallis American Legion Post 91 Blog / Newsletters. Learn more about the National American Legion: www.legion.org

Questions: Post 94 Adjutant 406-369-3276; Cheryl – Auxiliary 406-531-4132; Don - Corvallis Legion Riders (Facebook) President 406-360-5275, dpgoodnight.dg@gmail.com; Doug Mason – Historian & Amateur Radio Club President 406-546-4244, corvallispost91@gmail.com

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6/15 - 7/24 Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT) & Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main, Missoula

Providing Missoula residents and organizations with the equipment, training, and distribution to produce media based on their interests and concerns. We offer FREE hands-on media creation experiences ~ Follow us on Facebook! YouTube Channel.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• Every Monday: BLENDER ANIMATION CLASS, 6pm ~ Learn a powerful animation software program for FREE! Free and open-source 3D computer graphics software tool used for creating animated films, visual effects, 3D-printed models, motion graphics, and video games.

• Every Tuesday (6pm) & Thursday (2pm) Introduction to Podcasting. Learn to use MCAT’s podcasting equipment which features headphones and microphones for up to four participants. A smart phone connection makes doing phone interviews clear and easy.

• Every Wednesday: Computer Video Editing, 2pm ~ Learn about Final Cut Pro, Premiere and DaVinci. You can get personalized lessons too!

• 7/14 (2nd Tuesday) Missoula Filmmakers Collective, Cooper Rm 5:30pm —a forum for filmmakers, industry professionals, aspiring creators, and film lovers to connect, collaborate, and create community.

• 7/20 - 7/24 Kids' Documentary Movie Making Media Camp (FB FLYER).

• Linux User Group at MPL ~ Replace your Windows 10 operating system. Questions: hubingdan@yahoo.com

Learn more about Missoula's Community MEDIA Resource & ​​REGISTER OR MCAT instructors at 406-542-6228, mcat@mcat.org

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6/16 - 6/23 ONLINE: Hiring Our Heroes ~ Event Platform for Veterans, Transitioning SM, Guard/Reserve & Military Spouses!

Virtual education and training center that allows our military community to engage in world-class career curriculum taught by subject matter experts, along with a library of pre-recorded sessions, available 24/7: Career Community​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​

• 6/16 Virtual Amplify, 7am - 2pm MT ~ Free, comprehensive workforce development program designed to empower military spouses!

• ​6/17 Virtual Military Spouse Hiring Event, 10am - 2pm

• 6/18 Resume Review Workshop, 12pm

• 6/23 Preparing for a Virtual Hiring Fair, 11am

Schedule / REGISTER 

Questions: Cara Cooke (Captain - USAF Veteran) - Senior Manager, Veteran Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, ccooke@uschamber.com OR Hiring Our Heroes, hiringourheroes@uschamber.com

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6/16 - 7/8 Montana Veteran Affairs Division (MVAD & Facebook) ~ Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Office Hours for VA Benefits! 

MVAD has outreach locations that might be helpful for Veterans (FB)​.

• 6/16 - 6/26 NW MT VSO Schedule: 6/16 Polson/Ronan; 6/18 Eureka; 6/19 Columbia Falls; 6/24 Troy/Libby; 6/26 Polson - Tribal Vets only at Tribal Health Center by appt only - call Tracy 406-883-5541 (June FB FLYER). 

• 6/17 (3rd Wednesday) SEELEY LAKE: Historical Museum, 2920 Hwy 83 N., 10am - 2pm. Matt 406-519-2379, matthew.goger@mt.gov

• 6/19 (3rd Friday) THOMPSON FALLS: Elks Club, 2519 Industrial Way, 10am - 2pm. Matt 406-519-2379, matthew.goger@mt.gov. 

• 7/3 (1st Friday) Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks St., 10am - 1pm. Melissa 406-721-3180, melissa.allen2@mt.gov

• 7/7 (1st Tuesday) PLAINS: VFW, 201 Lynch St., 10am - 2pm. Sara 406-721-1288, sara.ball@mt.gov. Horse Plains VFW also hosts meals, woodcarving, dart tournaments, OPEN MIC, and lots of RAFFLES! (Website​​​​ & Facebook). Questions: +1 406-826-5960, vfwpost3596@gmail.com OR Auxiliary, vfw3596aux@gmail.com (American Flag Rifle/FB; Half Beef/FB & MORE).

• 7/8 (2nd Wednesday) ST. REGIS: American Legion Post 13, 55 Mill Creek Rd., 10am - 2pm. Melissa 406-721-3180, melissa.allen2@mt.gov

Questions: MVAD 1911 Tower Rd., Missoula 406-542-2501, mvadmissoula@mt.gov OR ​Kalispell (by appointment only 406-755-3795).

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6/16 - 6/30 Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave., Missoula

Promotes the independence, dignity, and health of older adults and caregivers. Ask us about the MISSOULA VILLAGES Network (MAS staff, founding committee & community partners like Parks & Rec).​​​​​ MAS also offers Memory Loss Conversations, Balance / Fall Prevention, and a Diabetes Program! ​​

• 6/16 ONLINE: Caregiver Support, 1pm

• 6/18 Join the Missoula Villages neighbor network for a relaxed bowling get-together at Westside Lanes, 3pm ~ Dust off your bowling shoes or try something new. We have a few spots left--registration required through the Missoula Villages link.

• 6/24 (4th Wednesday) IN PERSON Caregiver Support, 2pm & ONLINE: New to Medicare Workshop, 6pm ~ Learn how to make the most of your Medicare coverage!

• 6/30 "Walk with Me" Roxy Theater ~ Join MAS & Dementia Friendly Missoula for this free screening & panel discussion at 4:45pm before the film starts at 5:15pm (Time for an audience Q&A after film - TICKETS; Read more - FB event).

REGISTER: Calendar & Classes. Questions: MAS +1 406-728-7682, info@missoulaagingservices.org

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Adults and children grieving a death of a family member or loved one are invited to gather for groups focusing on support, connection, and remembrance. Explore tips for navigating profound loss. Expand your repertoire of coping skills. Pause to take a deep breath in a safe, comfortable setting, surrounded by others who get it. Follow us on Facebook!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• 6/16 (Every Tuesday until 8/25) Conversations in the Garden, 5:30pm ~ Bereavement Support. No need to register, drop ins welcome (FB FLYER).

• 6/17 (Every Wednesday until 10/14) Walking our Way Through Grief, 9am

• 6/18 (Every Thursday) Coffee & Conversation, 10:15am 

• 6/18 (1st & 3rd Thursday) ONLINE: Grief Support, 5:30pm ~ For adults in Montana grieving the death of a family member or loved one. First Thursday is Adult Grief Support, and the third Thursday is Adult Grief Support After Suicide & Traumatic Loss. REGISTER.​

• 7/9 (2nd Thursday) Journaling Workshop, 5:30pm

• 7/17 - 8/9 TGRC Bereavement Camps for adventure, curiosity, sharing stories, honoring grief, being silly, learning tools, being together with others who get it! Grief camps for youth grieving the death of a family member or loved one in grades 1st-8th: 7/17 A Camp to Remember ~ Day Camps Missoula & Flathead area (FB FLYER); 8/6 - 8/9 A Camp to Remember ~ Overnight Youth Camp, Flathead Lake (REGISTER - FB FLYER).

INFO / REGISTER - Schedule. Questions: 406-541-8472, info@TamarackGriefResourceCenter.org OR tinab@tamarackgrc.org

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​6/16 - 9/24 HOMEWORD, 1535 Liberty Lane - Suite 116A, Missoula

Homeword advocates for policies that create sustainable communities for all, including those pertaining to home ownership, financial skill building, sustainable methods and homes Montanans can afford - MORE INFO / REGISTER.​ 

• 6/16 - 6/18 ONLINE: Homebuyer Education Class, 6pm ~ Learn the basics of the homebuying process through our nationally certified homebuyer classes (Also available IN PERSON July 14 - 16 and ONLINE August 18-20 & September 19  - Learn more).

• 7/28 - 7/30 ONLINE: Financial Skill Building Class, 5:45pm ~ FREE and open to the public. We believe financial resilience comes from having the financial judgement and decision-making skills to dodge pitfalls and make the right money moves for your future (Also available ONLINE September 22-24). Watch our YouTube page / testimonials  

Questions: 406-532-4663 x10, info@homeword.com OR Andi - Communications x15, andi@homeword.org

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6/16 (3rd Tuesday) American Legion Post 68 Monthly Meeting "Old Flannigan Bldg" 1700 Stephens Ave., Missoula, 6:30pm

Welcoming new members! They also have Legion Riders & an Auxiliary Unit. Learn more: mtpost68.org (PO Box 17322, Missoula 59808)

• Planning for our August Valor House BBQ and finding new ways to do fundraisers.

• SAVE the DATE: August 15th Valor House, 11am-2:30pm ~ ALL Veterans are invited.

• The regular August meeting will be on the 18th - Follow us on FB!

Questions: Larry Lanoue - Vietnam / Army Veteran 406-370-5450 OR John Turman - Commander 406-529-8717, jturman80@yahoo.com; Tom Thompson - Vice Commander 406-549-6889, thttom@gmail.com; Haleena - Post 68 Auxiliary, 3girls1guy5animals@gmail.com

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6/16 (3rd Tuesday) American Legion Post 135 Meeting, Lolo Community Center, 12345 Hwy 93 S., Lolo, 7pm

American Legion Chief Joseph Post 135 stands for Veterans, Youth, Patriotism, and a Strong Defense! All Veterans and active-duty military are eligible to join! Questions: Ryan, Rmc59847@gmail.com OR Elmer 406-531-4132, elmerwpalmer@gmail.com

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6/17 - 7/2 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

No Silence. No Stigma. No shame. Get involved. Make a difference. Discover how NAMI Montana Programs​ support groups create safe places to learn, heal, and grow! Follow NAMI Montana on FB!​​

• 6/17 (Every Wednesday) NAMI Connection Support Group, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 202 Brooks St. RM 208, Missoula, 1pm ~ Free, confidential, peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness (Zoom option: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82746550355).

• 6/18 & 7/2 (1st & 3rd Thursday) NAMI Monthly Family Support Group, 202 Brooks St. Rm 208, Missoula, 6:30pm ~ This is for relatives, friends, and caregivers of individuals living with mental illness. Drop-ins welcome.

Calendar - NAMI Missoula; Questions: NAMI Missoula (406) 880-1013, namimissoula@gmail.com

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6/17 (3rd Wednesday) The VSN's Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting, American Legion Post 27, 825 Ronan St., Missoula, 3pm

The Missoula Region VSN is a group of Veterans, service providers, volunteers, non-profits, and businesses who have built relationships in order to provide a complete portfolio of resources to help Veterans, service members, and their families obtain the services they need for transition, personal growth, and community belonging. Follow us on Facebook! ​​

• Veteran Service Provider Meeting. EVERYONE is welcome! (FB event).

  • Introductions & Announcements 

  • Discussion: VSN Success (Missoula Current story).

  • SPEAKER: Ty Robinson - Veteran and Re-entry Navigator, Watershed Navigation Center, Missoula County Community Justice Department 406-880-8290, trobinson@missoulacounty.us "Re-Entry will now be a full department as the need definitely outpaced the resources."

  • Networking!

• We can accommodate 2 speakers per month, so if you're interested in speaking at one of our monthly VSP meetings, please contact Shannon - AJC DVOP, snoble@mt.gov

• JULY SPEAKER: Mariah Myton, LPC, CRC, CADC-I - Empower Counseling & Rehabilitation, LLC "As a health and wellness business owner, I focus on trauma resilience, somatic healing, and family" (See 3 Day Intensive Healing Retreats 7/19-21, 8/23-25, 9/20-22 FB FLYER).

The Legion is spacious building available for rental - contact +1 406-543-7391 or hellgatepost27@yahoo.com

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​6/17 - 7/8 MINERAL COUNTY: Events in Alberton, Superior, St. Regis & Haugen

​​​Mineral County has several service providers that support our Veteran & military families: ​​​​​​​​​​

• 6/17 (3rd Wednesday) SUPERIOR: Lloyd Ridings VFW Post 6238 Meeting, Masonic Lodge, 201 River St., 7pm. Questions: 406-595-1191, 406-822-4650, or Jim 406-360-9046, james54debree@gmail.com

• 6/18 (Every Thursday) St. Regis Community Center Dinner, 230 Lobo Loop, 5:30pm ~ All are welcome! We offer To Go orders, call after 3 p.m. 406-649-2499​. Follow us on Facebook!​

• 7/4?? (1st Saturday) ST. REGIS: Pet Care Clinic, St. Regis Moxie Market, 10am - 5pm. Nail trim, nail Dremel, gland expression, ear cleaning, ear hair plucking and sanitary trims. Please bring dogs on a leash. No cats due to being outside, please call directly. For any other questions, please call or text 406-530-9733 (Mel's Mobile Pet Care - FB). Questions: melsmobilepetcare@gmail.com

• 7/6 (1st Monday) ST. REGIS: American Legion Post 13 Meeting, 55 Mill Creek Rd. 4pm ~ See you at the Legion Hall in St Regis!​ Join the American Legion Post 13 Facebook Group​! Questions: 406-241-1506.

• 7/8 (2nd Wednesday) ST. REGIS: Veteran Service Officer, American Legion Post 13, 55 Mill Creek Rd. 10am - 2pm. Questions:  Melissa - VSO 406-721-3180, melissa.allen2@mt.gov OR American Legion 406-241-1506 or 406-649-4833.

• Mineral County has a new public emergency notification system called CodeRED Text MINERAL to 24639 to register on your cell phone or visit this website. Mineral County Health (Follow MCHD on Facebook). Questions: 406-822-3564 OR MC Hospital 406-751-8163

• Mineral County Fatality Markers. Monte, "The White Crosses indicating a traffic fatality on a roadway are unique to Montana, and they are the responsibility of the American Legion." Seeking help w/maintenance - Contact Monte 406-370-4335 / 822-5915, monteturner54@gmail.com

​Join the American Legion Post 13 Facebook Group​! We participate in highway clean-up, swap meets, parades, and flag retirements (worn and damaged American flags at 54 Mill Creek Rd). Contact Joe 406-546-9332.

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6/18 - 7/22 American Legion Hellgate Post 27, 825 Ronan St., Missoula

Active member of the Veteran Support Network (VSN) and VERY active in the community! Post 27 also sponsors Legion Baseball (Mavericks on Tower Rd.) Join the American Legion!​ Follow us on Facebook.​​​​​​​​​​

• 6/18 (3rd Thursday) American Legion Post 27 Member & Auxiliary Meeting, 6 - 8pm ~ Join us as Veterans gather to discuss future events and "resolutions which will be discussed and potentially voted on at the State Convention" (6/25-28 American Legion of MT NEWSLETTER).

• 7/20 (3rd Monday) American Legion Post 27 Breakfast Social, 7 - 9am ~ Join us for some bacon, eggs, pancakes, juice, coffee, fruit, and good friends! USMC Veteran, Barbara Sim will be singing solo acoustic :)

• 7/22 Carvin Jones "The King of Strings" 7:30pm ~ Use promo code BORNTOWIN at check out for free upgrade (FB FLYER).

• Flag Retirement Ceremonies: Tattered and faded American and Montana flags are retired properly and with respect. You can drop off tattered flags at Missoula Textiles OR any American Legion.

The Legion Hall is available to rent! (Discount for members) The Hall can accommodate 200 w/tables and chairs provided (full-service kitchen). Office hours TuTh 1 - 5pm or contact +1 406-543-7391, hellgatepost27@yahoo.com OR rebecca_stancil@outlook.com.

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6/19 - 7/24 MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St., Missoula

Bringing Communities Together...Theatre in Missoula and Beyond! Learn more. 

• The Secret Garden Tickets 2026 ~ Day Camps are for students in 1st-12th grade (Performances for Session One are Friday, June 19th @ 4PM & 6PM. Performances for Session Two are Friday, July 10th @ 4PM & 6PM). 

• The Jungle Book Tickets 2026 & Alice in Wonderland Tickets 2026 ~ Day Camps are for students in 1st –12th grade  

Did you know Missoula Children’s Theater offers discount tickets to Military Families who have a loved one deployed, about to deploy, or recently returned? (MTNG Child and Youth Program).​​​​​​​​​

Questions: MCT Main Office 406-728-1911; Box Office 728-7529; Tour 829-5202, tour@mctinc.org​

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6/22 (Every Monday) Veterans Treatment Court, Missoula County Courthouse (3rd Floor), 200 W. Broadway, Missoula, 2pm

The PUBLIC IS WELCOME! The program is for Veterans charged with a crime who have serious treatment issues that contributed to their involvement in the criminal justice system and are most often related to their military experience (accepts Veterans regardless of discharge, misdemeanors, felony, violent - Usually, they cannot get expungements of old crimes, but they may be able to get a sentence reduced).

·         Interested in being a mentor? Mentors are Veterans that are willing to spend time helping a fellow Veteran as a “trusted friend.” The mentor attends court appearances with the participant and meets with their Veteran at least once a week. Learn MORE!

Questions: Rick Reed - Veteran Court Coordinator 406-258-4725, Richard.Reed@mt.gov 

OR Kristian Richardson - MENTOR & Vice Commander, American Legion District 6 of Montana 406-595-6218, kristian.richardson@gmail.com

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​​6/25 ONLINE: Absolutely American / Corporate Gray ~ Military-Friendly Job Fair, 9am - 12pm (MT)

Virtual Military-Friendly Job Fair featuring employers actively seeking to hire Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses!

• REGISTER & Discover Employer Booths: Career openings across private and public sector industries like Defense, Government, Information Technology, Law Enforcement, Logistics, Healthcare, Consulting, Engineering, and more!

• Explore Roles Tailored to your expertise and aligned with your skills, interests and background; Meet One-On-One with recruiters from those leading companies via chat or be invited to video interview; Apply to Positions that align with your future goals; Receive Personal Invitations to interview with attending employers; Land the Opportunity that’s right for you and your value systems. 

• Powered by Absolutely American, Inc. (AAI). Catch us on the MILITARY MINUTE PODCAST or on YouTube. 

Questions: Admin@CorporateGray.com OR contact Carl – CG President 703-690-6381, carl@corporategray.com 

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​​6/25 - 7/23 Summit Independent Living ~ Summit’s mission is to advance the independence and civil rights of people with disabilities. SIL is the VSN's disABILITIES Advocate & Resource Center. Summit serves people with mobility, neurological, hearing, visual, and other disabilities.​​

• 6/25 (2nd & 4th Thursday) ONLINE: SSI / SSDI Class, 11am ~ If you're thinking of applying, join our Zoom!

• SIL also has FREE programing such as Improv, Adaptive Yoga, gaming, art, dance, AND MUCH MORE!

REGISTER / Schedule: Calendar.

Questions: 3104 W. Broadway, Missoula 406-728-1630, missoula@summitilc.org or follow us on Facebook! 

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7/2 & 7/8 American Legion Kristofor Stonesifer Post 124 ~ CALLING ALL Veterans in the Frenchtown & Alberton areas!

Frenchtown, Montana American Legion Post 124 was founded around 1946. Renamed for Stonesifer, who at 28 years old, was killed in action when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during low visibility on Oct. 19, 2001, in Pakistan (SPC Jonn Edmunds was also killed in the crash). They were part of a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) element supporting their fellow Rangers during Operation Rhino and were the first combat casualties in America’s War on Terrorism. Join the Legion!

• 7/2 (1st Thursday) Monthly Meeting, Alberton Community Center, 701 Railroad Ave. 7:30pm ~ You are cordially invited to attend the monthly scheduled meeting immediately following the Alberton Outdoor Market in the Parking Lot.

• 7/8 (2nd Wednesday) Monthly Breakfast, Gammy’s in Frenchtown, 8:30am ~ Frenchtown/Alberton Veterans, stop by, buy some breakfast, support local business, and say hello to your fellow Veterans. Follow us on Facebook! 

Questions: Timmothy - VSN Leadership Team (U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, The American Legion of Montana, VFW, Marine Corps League), and GSUSA Scouting America: Montana Council (Mullan Trail & NW District), muxchief@hotmail.com

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7/8 - 12/11 Missoula “Hell Gate Elks” Lodge 383, 112 N Pattee St. (2nd Floor Member’s Lounge)

JOIN the Elks - Learn why we join! ​

• 7/8 (2nd Wednesday) Lodge Night, 5 - 8pm ~ The Members Lounge opens at 5:00pm with dinner and social hour ($5.00 suggested donation to the General Charity Fund). The Member Meeting starts at 6:30pm, and the Lounge reopens for more socializing afterwards. Please RSVP for the meeting if you are not a regular attendee. ​

• 7/11 - 12/11 Learn about Child ID! We'll be at 7/11 Frenchtown Days; 8/4-8 Western MT Fair; 9/2-5 Ravalli CF; 10/16 Frenchtown Fall Fest; 12/11 Mistletoe Market (Tia / Elks - FB FLYER).

• 10/3 We are planning to bring back the Elks float to the Griz Homecoming Parade. We will have our first meeting to brainstorm for this event sometime soon!

• Center for Development & Civic Engagement / Vets: 44% of our volunteers serve in non-VA facilities like Veterans Homes, Vet Centers, and rehabilitation centers. Through our Welcome Home Kits, we help Veterans exiting homelessness move into a place that feels like home, with practical essentials and a real connection, not a one-time drop-off (FB).

• HIDES for VETERANS Contact Ryan 406-480-9052, rlaqua@midrivers.com

Questions: Dave 406-549-0542, hellgateelks@gmail.com​ OR follow on Facebook!

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​​​​7/8 (2nd Wednesday) Monthly Membership Meeting, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ole Beck Post 209, 245 W. Main St., Missoula, 7pm

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 is a nonprofit Veteran Organization. 

• BHAC Veteran Subcommittee are actively working to address Montana's VA medical provider retention problem and ongoing issues with Care in the Community (Take the VNN survey). Questions: David - Commander, VFW 406-241-0905. 

• Contact the Post 209 about membership OR visit VFW for more information. ​​​​​​​​​

Questions: VFW 406-728-7749, vfw209mt@gmail.com OR follow on Facebook​!

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7/9 (2nd Thursday) ONLINE: Montana Joining Community Forces (JCF) Leadership Team Meeting, 12:30pm

Located in Helena, but supporting Veterans Statewide - PLEASE get involved in our works!

• AGENDA: Introductions, Announcements, JCF Board & Leadership Updates (Financial, Congressional, Military & VA)

• 8/6 BBQ PLANNING: Annual BBQ at JFK Park in East Helena ~ SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! Veterans Meat Locker will be there, and we get support from DAR and Oro Fino Chapter - Join Zoom Meeting. ​

Follow us on Facebook! If you're interested in donating, please send check to P.O. Box 4417, Helena, MT 59604. 

Questions: Sarah 406-403-6040, 406-202-0766, sarah.smith5@va.gov; TEXT Shelly 406-437-8359; Email turbo159@earthlink.net OR Steve 406-461-7971, leadership@montanajcf.org

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7/16 - 9/24 Montana K9 Safety ~ Discount for Veterans!

Pet First Aid, CPR, muzzling & restraints, bleeding and shock, choking, splinting, environmental emergencies, improvised transport, disaster response, AND MORE. LEARN TO SAVE YOUR DOG’S LIFE! ​​​​​

• 7/16 KALISPELL: FVCC

• 9/24 MISSOULA: LLC - Follow our Facebook events. 

Registration required: website ​​and Questions: Montana K9 Safety 406-314-7024, info.montanak9safety@gmail.com

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OTHER June & July Events...and BEYOND!

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​If you have an event you'd like added, please send to vsn.msla@outlook.com. Thank you for supporting our military brothers & sisters!