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7/20 - 8/13 Missoula Interfaith Collaborative (MIC), Housing Advocate Network (HAN), Missoula Works, and The Poverello Center!

Get housing and employment support from the Housing Advocate Network (HAN) & Missoula Works! HAN is a network of volunteer leaders (including Missoula Interfaith Collaborative at Atonement Lutheran Church, 2205 34th St., Missoula) who built relationships to assist w/housing & community awareness - VIDEOS. Questions: Zeke 406-426-9654, Zeke@micmt.org ​

• FAMILIES ONLY: Family Housing Center, 1800 S. 3rd St., Missoula Monday - Friday 10am–2pm (The Family Promise). 

• Missoula Food Bank, 1720 Wyoming St., Missoula Tuesdays 2 - 4pm.

  • The Poverello Center Veteran Housing, "Housing Montana Heroes" & more! Our services include prevention, outreach, and shelter: Missoula Coordinated Entry System. ​​​​Questions: 406-728-1809; Lewis - Veteran Services Coordinator, lblack@thepoverellocenter.org; Lisa - Programs, lsirois@thepoverellocenter.org  ​​​​

  • Missoula Housing Authority (MHA) staff are also available! Make an appointment for an in-person meeting 406-549-4113.

  • HOPE Rescue Mission ~ Discover how "adopting" a tiny home can provide the stability someone needs to change their life forever.

• 7/22 MIC Volunteer Orientation, 5:30–7:30pm ~ Learn about the many ways you can make a difference through Missoula Interfaith Collaborative (Sign up - FB FLYER).

• 7/23 MIC OPEN HOUSE, 5pm & Open Mic Night, Atonement Lutheran Church, 5:30–7:30pm ~ FREE PIZZA!

• ​8/13 (2nd Thursday) MIC Community Potluck, Atonement Lutheran Church, 2205 34th St., Missoula ~ Learning opportunity, 5:30–6pm & POTUCK 6pm - THEME: TBA. Guests are invited to bring desserts or drinks.  

Need an extra hand around the house this season? Utilize the Missoula Works GET IT DONE Crew, 2205 34th St. M-F 9am - 4pm ~ From lawn care and clean-up to hauling, moving help, tree trimming, and those miscellaneous projects you’ve been meaning to tackle, the Get It Done lawn & labor crew is here to help—residential and commercial. Call 406-926-3400.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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7/20 - 8/31 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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

• 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!

• 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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7/20 - 7/23 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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​​​​​​

• 7/20 Transitioning into Tech: Apprenticeships, Pathways, and Skills That Open Doors, 1pm

• 7/21 Discover Your Path at Amazon: Career Simulations for Military Talent, 11am

• 7/21 Nursing Talent Invitational, 1pm

• 7/22 Leidos Talent Invitational, 8am

• 7/23 Interview Prep Essentials, 12pm

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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7/20 (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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7/21 - 8/28 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)​.

• 7/21 - 8/28 NW MT VSO Schedule: 7/21, 8/7 & 8/18 Polson/Ronan; 7/29, 8/4 & 8/26 Troy/Libby; 7/31 & 8/28 Polson - Tribal Vets only at Tribal Health Center by appt only - call Tracy 406-883-5541; 8/20 Eureka; 8/21 Columbia Falls - Also, see updates for Kalispell (July FB FLYER & August FB FLYER).

• 8/4 (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!

  • Raffle DRAWING 11/14 - American Flag Rifle/FB; Half Beef/FB & MORE - Website​​​​ & Facebook.

  • Questions: +1 406-826-5960, vfwpost3596@gmail.com OR Auxiliary, vfw3596aux@gmail.com.

• 8/7 (1st Friday) Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks St., 10am - 1pm. Melissa 406-721-3180, melissa.allen2@mt.gov

• 8/12 (2nd Wednesday) ST. REGIS: American Legion Post 13, 55 Mill Creek Rd., 10am - 2pm. Melissa 406-721-3180, melissa.allen2@mt.gov

• 8/19 (3rd Wednesday) SEELEY LAKE: Historical Museum, 2920 Hwy 83 N., 10am - 2pm. Matt 406-519-2379, matthew.goger@mt.gov

• 8/21 (3rd Friday) THOMPSON FALLS: Elks Club, 2519 Industrial Way, 10am - 2pm. Matt 406-519-2379, matthew.goger@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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7/21 - 7/29 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 - Missoula Villages).​​​​​ MAS also offers Memory Loss Conversations, Balance / Fall Prevention, and a Diabetes Program! ​​​​

• 7/21 ONLINE: Caregiver Support, 1pm

• 7/22 IN PERSON Caregiver Support, 2pm

• 7/29 New to Medicare Workshop, 12pm ~ Learn how to make the most of your Medicare coverage (10/28 ONLINE: 90-minute session, 6pm - FB event).

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

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​7/21 – 8/13 Tamarack Grief Resource Center (TGRC), 405 S. 1st St. W., Missoula

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. Follow us on Facebook!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• 7/21 (Every Tuesday until 8/25) Conversations in the Garden, 5:30pm ~ Bereavement Support. No need to register (FB FLYER).

• 7/22 (Every Wednesday until 10/14) Walking our Way Through Grief, 9am & Storytelling Workshop Series!

• 7/23 (Every Thursday) Coffee & Conversation, 10:15am 

• 8/6 - 8/9 A Camp to Remember ~ Overnight Youth Camp, Flathead Lake. For adventure, curiosity, sharing stories, honoring grief, being silly, learning tools, being together with others who get it (REGISTER - FB FLYER).

• 8/6 (1st Thursday) ONLINE: Adult Grief Support ~ For adults in Montana grieving the death of a family member or loved one.

• 8/13 (2nd Thursday) Journaling Workshop, 5:30pm

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

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7/21 (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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7/21 - 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!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

• 7/21 (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!

  • NOW ~ Get your DUCKS for the DERBY: Post 94 booths/tickets can be found at the Stevensville Farmers Market, Super One, or HIGH COUNTRY ON MAIN STREET.

  • 7/22 Every Wednesday: Breakfast Social, CJ'S Restaurant, Stevensville, 8:30am ~ If you're a Veteran and would love to help other Veterans, please join us (FB).

  • ​8/8 Patriot Pin Up of MT will be at the Creamery Picnic Parade (see below) & 8/14-8/15 Montana Ride to Remember (East Helena to West Yellowstone) and MORE through 12/31:  & MORE! 2026 PPU Schedule: 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).

• 7/21 (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. 

• 7/22 - 7/31 Bitterroot Elks: Facebook ~ Meals every Wed & Friday!

• 7/23 (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.  

• 7/24 & 8/5 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 on 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).

• 7/25 HAMILTON: Daly Days Car Show, 10am - 3pm ~ Trophies this year are the top 10, farthest traveled, work in progress, people's choice, best motorcycle, best engine, and best of show (FB FLYER) Questions: Dale 406-961-4195.

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

• 8/15 "Outside the Wire" Veteran Benefit Concert, Sunrise Saloon, Missoula. "Our very own Tim Montana will be making the drive from the historic Wise River Club to deliver an acoustic jam session like only Tim Montana can. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be handed over to the annual Veterans Bear Camp program operated by the Corvallis Legion Riders." (Z100 - Story & TICKETS only $25).

• 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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7/22 - 8/20 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!​​

• 7/22 (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).

• 8/6 & 8/20 (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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7/22 - 10/31 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.​​​​​​​​​​ 

• 7/22 Carvin Jones "The King of Strings" 7:30pm ~ Voted one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time by Guitarist Magazine! Use promo code BORNTOWIN at check out for free upgrade (FB FLYER).

• 8/20 (3rd Thursday) American Legion Post 27 Member & Auxiliary Meeting, 6 - 8pm ~ Join us as Veterans gather to discuss future events. We want to hear your ideas!

• 8/22 Summer Picnic, Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, Fort Missoula 12 - 3pm ~ Join fellow Post 27 & Auxiliary as we wrap up the summer with a picnic lunch and desserts.

• CANCELED for July & August: 9/21 (3rd Monday) American Legion Post 27 Breakfast Social, 7 - 9am ~ Looking forward to seeing you all in September for some biscuits & gravy!

• 10/? Flag Retirement Ceremony planned for October ~ 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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7/23 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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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.​​

• 7/23 & 8/13 (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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​7/23 - 8/19 MINERAL COUNTY: Events in Alberton, Superior, St. Regis & Haugen

​​​Mineral County has several service providers that support Veterans & military families!  ​​​​​​​​​​

• 7/23 (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!​

• 8/3 (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.

• 8/8 Mel's Mobile Pet Care Clinic, St. Regis Moxie Market, St. Regis, 10am-3pm ~ 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. Questions: Call or text 406-530-9733 (FB) or email melsmobilepetcare@gmail.com

• 8/12 (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.

• 8/12 Mineral County Resource Day, 10am - 2pm (VSN Update - FLYER). MC 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) 406-822-3564; Helpline (FB) OR MC Hospital 406-751-8163.

• 8/19 (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

• 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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7/24 - 11/1 MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St., Missoula

Bringing Communities Together...Theatre in Missoula and Beyond! Learn more. Day Camps are for students in 1st-12th grade:

• 7/24 Alice in Wonderland ~ Performances for Session Two are Friday, July 24th @ 4PM & 6PM.

• 7/31 Peter & Wendy ~ Day Camps are for students in 1st –12th grade. Performances are Friday, July 31st @ 4PM & 6PM.

• 8/3 - 8/7 LIBBY: Auditions for THE LITTLE MERMAID, Libby Memorial Center, 10am 8/3 ~ OPEN TO ALL ENTERING 1st - 12th Grade (Read more - FB FLYER).

• 9/9 - 9/23 The Frog Prince ~ Production Class is for students in K-3rd grade. Tuition is $225 (including a $3 fee). Classes are September 9 - 23, 2026 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4PM-5:30PM. The first day of class will be Wednesday, September 9.

• 9/19 Stellaluna TYA ~ Theatre for Young Audiences. Public performances are on Saturday, September 19 at 12PM and 2PM.

• 9/24 - 11/1 ​​​​​​​​​The Disney's Newsies Jr. Production Class is for students in 8th-12th grade. Tuition is $295 (including a $3 fee - classes are Tues - Fri from 4PM-6:30PM and M-F of the final week from 4PM-7PM. There will be an additional class on Saturday, October 24. Performances are on Friday, October 30 at 7PM, Saturday, October 31 at 2PM and 5PM, and Sunday, November 1 at 2PM and 5PM.

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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7/31 - 12/11 Missoula “Hell Gate Elks” Lodge 383, 112 N Pattee St. (2nd Floor Member’s Lounge)

JOIN the Elks - Learn why we join! ​

• 7/31 - 12/11 Learn about Child ID! Get your FREE SAFE ID Kit 7/31 - 8/8 Western MT Fair; 9/2-5 Ravalli CF; 10/16 Frenchtown Fall Fest; 12/11 Mistletoe Market (Tia / Elks - FB FLYER).

• 8/12 (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. ​

• 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 Ryan 406-480-9052, rlaqua@midrivers.com

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

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​7/28 - 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.​ 

• 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  

• 8/18 - 8/20 ONLINE: Homebuyer Education Class ~ Learn the basics of the homebuying process through our nationally certified homebuyer classes (Also available ONLINE September 19 - Learn more).

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

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8/6 Veteran BBQ and 9/10 (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!

• E. HELENA: Annual Veteran BBQ at JFK Park ~ SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! Veterans Meat Locker will be there (handing out packages of meat to our participants), and we get support from DAR and Oro Fino Chapter.​

• 9/10 Meeting AGENDA: Introductions, Announcements, JCF Board & Leadership Updates (Financial, Congressional, Military & VA) - 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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8/6 & 8/12 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!

• 8/6 (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.

• 8/12 (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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​​​​8/12 (2nd Wednesday) Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Monthly Membership Meeting, 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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8/15 Valor House BBQ (below) & 8/18 (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)

• July Meeting CANCELED, "we will not be holding our regular monthly post meeting" (FB). Planning for our August Valor House BBQ and finding new ways to do fundraisers.

• 8/15 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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8/19 (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 

  • SPEAKER: TBD

  • Discussion & Networking!

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

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

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OTHER July - August 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!