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October EVENTS, AWARENESS & MORE:

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​​IMAGES: The United States Air Force Band on Tour in Montana! Join the Concert Band and Singing Sergeants for an unforgettable concert experience featuring marches, medleys, and world-class military precision - FREE TICKETS! (TSgt Layfield - FB Promotional Video or questions: usafbandmarketeting@gmail.com). Our performances aim to inspire patriotism, connect communities, and always conclude with our signature tribute to the brave men and women of our Armed Forces:

  • 10/21 Hamilton High School, 7pm (Bitterroot Band - FB FLYER).

  • 10/22 Big Sky High School, 5pm (Before the football game).

  • 10/23 Flathead High School, 7pm; 10/24 Polson High School, 3pm; 10/25 Lincoln County High School, 3pm (Read more on FB).​​​

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  • Calling ALL Veteran Artists! Join the mixed media event for First Friday, November 6th at American Legion Post 27, 825 Ronan St., Missoula from 5 - 8pm ~ A painting, photo, sculpture, woodworking, drawing, etc. Show off your work! Contact Rebecca 406-529-1176, rebecca_stancil@outlook.com (Share the FB event or FB FLYER).

  • NOW through November 30th ~ Double your IMPACT for Veterans NOW through November 30th (DONATE​). Red Willow Learning Center makes all of their courses available FREE of charge to Veterans, service members, their families / caregivers, and First Responders!​​​

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  • NOW ~ Please share widely: VFW Wellness Center HIRING Healthy Veteran Initiative Program Director (HVI). VSN Update - Job Desc.

  • NOW ~ BITTERROOT VETS and/or family/friends: WE HAVE A FEW TABLES AND SEATS STILL AVAILABLE for the Veteran Appreciation Dinner on Veterans Day in Hamilton. $20/person or $150/table of 8 includes a bottle of red and a bottle of white wine (Call the number at the bottom of the poster - FB & VSN Update FLYER).

  • NOW ~ Veteran's Tech Training Scholarship (11-week, hands-on program: Accelerate MT Software Engineering Bootcamp - APPLY). Learn more about TechWorks. The scholarship does not cover the full cost of the training, but I am glad to help folks identify additional resources to make these trainings affordable. Questions: katherine.booher@acceleratemt.com.

  • NOW ~ Empower Counseling & Rehabilitation's 3-Day Intensive Therapeutic Retreats. "Once we reach our minimum number to cover costs, we will be giving away several full scholarships" - GoFundMe to HELP w/SCHOLARSHIPS! (Retreat 10/23-25 at Camp Bighorn FB FLYER; VSN Update FLYER - Follow on FB). Questions: Mariah 406-382-0806, mkmyton@gmail.com.

  • NOW ~ Application​ window for Montana-based manufacturing businesses seeking to upgrade, replace or expand their equipment through automation and modernization investments (Loans of up to $100,000 will be available for eligible projects - DEADLINE 10/23). Questions: Josh 406-841-2748, josh.bennett@mt.gov.

  • NOW ~ Nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Veteran Commendation program - Eligibility requirements & NOM (DEADLINE 10/28). Questions: 406-444-3111, recognizeveterans@mt.gov.

  • NOW ~ Pumpkins for the Pov! Buy your pumpkin at Good Food Store, YMCA, Rattlesnake Market, The Trough, Clearwater Credit Union (Brooks or Russell) OR, new this year, at The Den (FB - See more about Housing Montana Heroes under VSP below).​​​​​​​​​

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  • October 21st ~ Startup World Cup USA Regional, UM Center Ballroom to promote entrepreneurship and draw attention to Montana startups (Read more - CoBuild Montana Symposium/ UM Montanan Monthly News & FB event).

  • October 21 - 23rd ~ BOZEMAN: NAMI Montana Conference on Behavioral Health (Scholarships available - REGISTER).

  • October 21st ~ ​​Honoring Our Heroes at The Man Shop! Every Wednesday, Veterans, active-duty military, and first responders receive 20% off their service (Open 9a-7p). Walk-ins welcome! Military ID or proof of service is required. Questions: Missoula 406-926-2740.

  • October 21 - 26th ~ ONLINE: Hiring Our Heroes ~ Event Platform for Veterans, Transitioning SM, Guard/Reserve & Military Spouses: 10/21 Virtual Hiring Fair: Financial Services, 10am - 2pm; 10/22 Networking for Authenticity and Impact, 12pm; 10/26 Preparing for a Virtual Hiring Event, 2pm (All times MT - REGISTER). Questions: Cara (USAF Veteran) - Veteran Programs, ccooke@uschamber.com OR Hiring Our Heroes, hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.​​​

  • October 21st ~ ONLINE: Bob Woodruff Foundation, 1pm MT. 30-minute introduction to IBM SkillsBuild featuring free learning and digital credentials in areas like AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, and professional skills. Learn how your organization can use SkillsBuild for staff development and to support the communities you serve - REGISTER.

  • October 21st ~ Dr. Damian Chase-Begay will share his lecture "Our Culture, Our Data, Our Health: Indigenous Knowledge as a Foundation for Wellness." (Native American Center of Excellence, 1pm - FB event).​

  • ​October 21st ~ The VSN's Monthly Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting, American Legion 825 Ronan St., Missoula, 3pm (AGENDA: See 10/21 under VSP below or click "Discussion" on the FB event).

  • October 22 - 24th ~ ONLINE: VetSec is a non-profit organization that helps Veterans find careers in Cyber Security. They are hosting a free conference - REGISTER (Shared by Daniel, USMC Veteran willing to help other Veterans with Careers in Cyber Security - Connect: LinkedIn).

  • ​​October 22 - 28th ~ ONLINE: VetJobs LIVE Job Readiness Training: 10/22 LinkedIn for Your Career and Job Search, 10:30am MT; 10/28 Federal Application Process and Resume, 10:30am MT - REGISTER.

  • October 22nd ~ VETS HIRED ONLINE: National Job Fair Emphasis on Engineering, 11am MT (VSN Update FLYER). Attention Veterans, service members, and military spouses, our AI continuously monitors the job board and automatically applies on your behalf for positions where you're 80% or more qualified (Nationwide & REMOTE positions via ZOOM - REGISTER & UPCOMING 11/5 Tribute to Veterans Day National Virtual Career Fair, 11am MT - REGISTER). Questions: admin@vetshired.us​ or Oran, sales1@diversemilitary.us (Connect on LI).

  • October 22nd ~ Montana Council Cub Scouts, Frenchtown Elementary (Lunchroom), 6pm. See how your kids can build confidence, make friends, and grow leadership skills through fun, engaging activities (Learn more and/or follow on FB). Questions: jack.winters@scouting.org. 

  • October 22 - 31st ~ Daly Mansion Candlelight Tours, Th 7pm & Fri-Sat 7 & 8:30pm (FB FLYER - TICKETS & 10/25 Trunk or Treat 2pm FB event).

  • October 23rd ~ Beirut Barracks Bombings (1983).

  • ​October 23 - 25th ~ LAS VEGAS: MCON 2026 at World Market Center! "Built by Veterans, Open to ALL" connects the military community with innovative, free resources - Read more.

  • October 23 - 30th ~ ENNIS: Veteran Owned, Willie's Distillery is hosting Hunters Feed 3-5pm & Critter Call Competition 5:30-7:30 as well as LIVE music Saturday 5:30 - 7:30pm. Grab your crew and come on down (October FB FLYER).

  • October 24th ~ 6th annual Missoula Parent Leadership Training Institute (United Way: PLTI).

  • October 24th ~ Missoula’s Health & Wellness Fair, UC Ballroom, 11am - 4pm. A Celebration of Mind, Body & Spirit (Read more - FB event).

  • October 24th ~ Join the Axmen for horse drawn wagon rides, great food, fall games & pumpkins (Fall Fun 12 - 3pm - FB event). 

  • October 24th ~ HAMILTON: Trunk or Treat, 12 - 4pm. We will also have some raffle baskets to help raise money to support our Veteran Meat Distribution program (Read more under VSP: BITTERROOT below - FB FLYER).

  • October 24th ~ United Way’s 95th Anniversary Gala, Hilton Garden Inn, 5 - 9pm! Celebrate 95 years of impact, partnership, and community. The event will also honor Susan and her many years of leadership, service, and dedication to our community (retiring). Details & tickets!

  • October 24th ~ JD & The Western Front Band will be at The Jack Saloon in Lolo, 5pm. Come out and dance the night away (FB event) Questions: JD - Army Veteran 406-396-5238, jdroper65@yahoo.com.

  • October 24th ~ The Howling, Ravalli County Fairgrounds, 5pm (Read more - FB event).

  • October 24th ~ Missoula “Hell Gate” Elks Lodge #383 OPEN HOUSE, 6pm. Discover what the Elks are all about (Read more under VSP: Elks below - FB event).

  • October 24th ~ Veteran Owned, Mike's Alcan is having KAREOKE, 8pm - 1:15am (FB FLYER).

  • October 25th ~ U.S. Invades Grenada (1983).

  • ​More in Oct, Nov & beyond! PLEASE SEE OUR Veteran Service Provider (VSP) EVENTS BELOW:

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10/19 - 4/22/27 American Job Center (AJC), Job Service, 539 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula is OPEN Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm 

Job seekers can get one on one assistance with employment, resume reviews, interviewing, etc. Appointments are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! Also, there are programs available for retraining and supportive employment. Veterans receive Priority of Service for all employment & training opportunities offered through the Department of Labor - Register TODAY!  Search ALL Jobs on CareerOneStop.​​

  • HAMILTON on TUESDAYS: Workforce Consultant at the HRC, 303 North 3rd St. 9:30am – 5pm (contact tksmith@mt.gov for appt).​

  • Missoula JSEC ~ Employers are invited to join the Missoula Job Service Employers’ Council (JSEC: Missoula, Mineral, or Ravalli Counties). Contact Laurie - Supervisor, Job Service 406-218-7493, laurie.normandy@mt.gov. 

  • 10/21 (3rd Wednesday) Veteran Service Provider Meeting (VSP), American Legion, 3pm ~ AGENDA: See 10/21 below, VSN events on FB, OR request to be added to the VSN listserv, "VSN Update" which is a weekly email full of resources supporting Veterans, service members, and their families. Questions: Shannon - Full Time DVOP, snoble@mt.gov. 

  • SAVE the DATE: 4/22/27 ~ Our 2027 Career Fair has been booked for April 22nd at Hilton Garden Inn. See more STATEWIDE Career Fairs!

Montana DLI Calendar of Events.

Questions: Job Service 406-728-7060, missoulajsc@mt.gov OR Mini Job Fairs: Marilyn 406-218-7447, marsmith@mt.gov​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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10/19 - 11/30 VBA, VET2VET (PTS Support Group) & VA Careers at David J. Thatcher VA Clinic, 3885 W. Broadway, Missoula

Montana VA serves over 47,000 enrolled Veterans across Montana. One third of Montana VA employees are Veterans. Veterans can connect to their VA healthcare records, information, and message their VA care teams 24 hours a day through the MyHealtheVet patient portal Montana VA information, updates, and events are available on the Montana VA website and Facebook page

  • Every Monday through Thursday: Jamie - VBA (Veteran Benefits) office hours 9am - 3pm (Schedule a VA VERA/VSO appt). Questions: Jamie.calhoon@va.gov

  • Every Tuesday ONLINE: VA via LinkedIn ~ Hear from VA employees about their experiences and what it means to serve Veterans (VA News). ​VA Careers via LINKEDIN. VA upcoming events OR connect with a VA Recruiter! Questions: 844-456-5208, vacareers@va.gov; Employment benefits | VA Careers; Learn more! 

  • Every Tuesday & Thursday: VET2VET ~ PTS Support Group, 3885 West Broadway, Missoula, Tu 12pm & Th 2pm (Shared Medical Room - Ask MSA FOR ENTRY or find some of us hanging out by coffee & cookies) Totally confidential. Join us. Learn more about Missoula's David J. Thatcher VA Clinic Questions: Missoula Mental Health Care 406-447-6000 (Main phone 406-215-0100 / VA health connect 833-983-0484)

  • JOBS of the Week; VA Careers on Facebook There are hundreds of mission-critical roles available at VA. Learn more: USAJOBS Help Center

Montana VA Health Care / Hiring Questions: Montana VA Medical Center – Fort Harrison 877-468-8387 OR Benjamin.Goldsmith@va.gov.​​​​​​​​

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10/19 - 11/30 Reentry Navigator for Missoula County Community Justice Department

  • Watershed Navigation, 2200 Mullan Rd Suite B, Missoula WALK IN HOURS M – F 8am – 12pm: Basic food / beverages, free laundry, mail service, computers, day room (hot/cold days), court / tenancy / job support services, behavioral health, clothing / hygiene / camping items, social support and connection.

  • Ready to Rent at Watershed ~ FREE Classes hosted by City of Missoula. Questions: Kristian, stipek@ci.missoula.mt.us​.

  • ComMUNIty Court ~ Court staff and PASS on site to assist folks with signing up. Questions: Heather - Post Sentencing Support Specialist 406-880-8021, JamesH@ci.missoula.mt.us OR ThompsonSP@ci.missoula.mt.us 

Questions: Ty (Veteran & VSN) - Reentry Navigator, 317 Woody 406-880-8290, trobinson@missoulacounty.us 

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​​​​​​​​​10/19 - 12/31 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 including Basics of Resilience (Teaching the skills to make us all more resilient is the foundation of our work).  ​

  • MWF ONLINE: Yoga for Healthy Aging 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 (Schedule: M-W-F, 9:15-10:45am through 7/31 - FB events).  

  • ​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 & MT Outdoor Podcast). Questions: yogawithnickg@gmail.com

  • 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 Fitness on Facebook! 

  • 10/21 (Every Wednesday until 11/18) Yin Yoga, 2:15pm ~ If you’re feeling wound up, tense, or simply worn down by the pace of daily life, Yin Yoga offers a way back to yourself. This quiet, restorative practice slows everything down, calming the nervous system, easing chronic tension, and creating the kind of deep rest that active movement alone can’t reach (Started 10/14 w/Kim Matthias - Read more).

  • Every Wednesday - ONLINE or IN-PERSON: FREE Restorative Yoga for Veterans, Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks Ave., Missoula, 3:15pm. 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 or IN PERSON: Meditation for Veterans, Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks, 1pm - 1:45pm. FREE for Veterans. 30-minute guided mindfulness practice exploring the method of paying attention to the breath to increase calm and reduce stress. Participants are required to register with the Missoula Vet Center (406-721-4918) prior to course participation (Share on FB). ​READ MORE from Amy Friedman: blog post article on how Veterans are using the practice of Mindfulness. Veterans Healing Themselves Through Meditation VIDEO. Warrior Allegiance BLOG. Questions: TX +1 800-837-1106, info@warriorallegiance.com. 

  • 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 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.

  • 10/26 FULL MOON: The Miller Creek Labyrinth 6:30 - 8:30pm ~ Experience a full-moon labyrinth! It is so special and I promise there will be enough light (Private land normally used for meditation retreats, but once a month, year-round, this beautiful labyrinth will be open to the public. Anyone is welcome in the spirit of this quiet experience).

  • 11/11 Veteran Art Reception & Storytelling, Missoula Art Museum, 335 N. Pattee, Missoula 5 - 6pm. Veterans told their stories in an 8-week series and created art. Now they would like to share their experience with you! Thank you to Kim Brown Campbell, Ean Kessler, and funding from the Doyle Foundation, Community Health Alliance and Legacy of Living Art (Read more - FB FLYER).

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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10/19 - 11/30 Missoula Interfaith Collaborative (MIC), Housing Advocate Network (HAN), MHA, MFB, The Poverello Center & VOA! 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 ​

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, the Get It Done lawn & labor crew is here to help. Call 406-926-3400.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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10/19 - 2/12/2017 MCT Center for the Performing Arts, 200 N. Adams St., Missoula ~ Bringing Communities Together! Learn more.  ​​

  • NOW through 11/1 ​​​​​​​​​The Disney's Newsies Jr. Production Class is for students in 8th-12th grade (Classes Tu-Fri 4pm & M-F of the final week - Additional class 10/24; Performances 10/30 - 11/1).

  • 1/12/2027 The MTI's Broadway Junior Revue- Pure Imagination Production Class is for students in K-12th grade. Tuition is $295 (including a $3 fee). Performances are on Friday, February 12 at 5PM and 7PM

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 Box Office 406-728-7529 (Main Office 406-728-1911; Tour 829-5202, tour@mctinc.org​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​).

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10/19 - 11/28 Missoula Community Access Television (MCAT) & Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main, Missoula

Equipment, training, and 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.

  • Every Saturday: Media Center Tour, 10am (After initial training, you can borrow cameras, microphones and lights).

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

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10/19 - 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!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • 10/19 - 10/30 Bitterroot Elks: Facebook ~ Monday Night Football and member meals every Wed & Friday! Reach out & connect with a member (10/24 Trunk or Treat FB to support the WILD GAME PROGRAM - FB FLYER).

  • 10/20 (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!​​​

    • Every Wednesday: Breakfast Social, CJ'S Restaurant, Stevensville, 8:30am ~ Help other Veterans, please join us (FB).

    • 10/24 DRAWING: Float trip worth almost $2,000 and all proceeds go to ALA Girls State (Deadline has passed - FB FLYER / Cheryl - Join the FB group); Questions: Stacey – ALA Post 94 President 541-554-8188.

    • Patriot Pin Up of MT works w/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 on Facebook (2026 Schedule: FB) & Stevensville Civic Club: FB.​

  • 10/20 (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: Heart of the Valley. Follow us on Facebook. Questions: corvallispost91@gmail.com. 

  • 10/22 (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.

  • 10/23 & 11/4 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).

  • 11/11 WE HAVE A FEW SEATS LEFT: Veteran Appreciation Dinner (FB).

​Corvallis American Legion Post 91 Blog. Questions: Post 94 Adjutant 406-369-3276; Cheryl – Auxiliary 406-531-4132; Don - Legion Riders Director 406-360-5275, dpgoodnight.dg@gmail.com (Facebook); Doug – Historian & Amateur Radio Club 406-546-4244, corvallispost91@gmail.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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10/20 - 12/9 Montana Veteran Affairs Division (MVAD) ~ Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Office Hours for VA Benefits! 

MVAD has outreach locations that might be helpful for Veterans. Follow MVAD on Facebook!  

  • 10/20 - 10/30 NW MT VSO: 10/20 Polson/Ronan; 10/28 Troy/Libby; 10/30 Tribal Vets ONLY at Tribal Health Center in Polson by appt - call Tracy 406-883-5541 (October VSN Update FLYER & FB FLYER).

  • 10/21 (3rd Wednesday) SEELEY LAKE: Historical Museum, 2920 Hwy 83 N., 10am - 2pm. Matt 406-519-2379, matthew.goger@mt.gov

  • 11/3 VSO (1st Tuesday) PLAINS: VFW, 201 Lynch St., 10am - 2pm. Sara 406-721-1288, sara.ball@mt.gov. ​​Horse Plains VFW also hosts meals, dart tournaments, OPEN MIC, and lots of RAFFLES (11/14 DRAWING: American Flag Rifle/FB; Half Beef/FB & MORE - Website​​​​ & Facebook). Questions: +1 406-826-5960, vfwpost3596@gmail.com OR Auxiliary, vfw3596aux@gmail.com.

  • 11/6 (1st Friday) Missoula Vet Center, 910 Brooks St., 9am - 1pm. Melissa 406-721-3180, melissa.allen2@mt.gov

  • 11/20 (3rd Friday) THOMPSON FALLS: Elks Club, 2519 Industrial Way, 10am - 2pm. Sara 406-721-1288, sara.ball@mt.gov.

  • 12/9 (2nd Wednesday) ST. REGIS: American Legion Post 13, 55 Mill Creek, 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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10/20 & 10/28 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 also offers Memory Loss Conversations, Fall Prevention, and a Diabetes Program! ​​​​​​

  • 10/20 ONLINE: Caregiver Support Group, 1pm and IN PERSON 10/28 at 2pm

  • 10/28 ONLINE: New to Medicare, 6pm (90-minute session FB event).

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

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10/20 (3rd Tuesday) American Legion Post 68 Monthly Meeting, 1700 Stephens Ave (Old Flannagan Building), Missoula, 6:30pm

Welcoming new members! ​We’ll focus on fundraising (Cash Calendar & raffle tickets), planning for 2027 Boys & Girls State, Essay, and Oratorical programs. They also have Legion Riders & an Auxiliary Unit. Learn more: mtpost68.org (PO Box 17322, Missoula 59808). Follow us on FB!

Questions: John 406-529-8717, jturman80@yahoo.com; Tom 406-549-6889, thttom@gmail.com; Haleena - Post 68 Auxiliary, 3girls1guy5animals@gmail.com

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10/20 (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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10/21 - 11/25 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!​​

  • 10/21 (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).

  • 11/5 & 11/19 (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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10/21 (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! ​​

  • EVERYONE is welcome! (FB event). 

    • ​Introductions & Announcements (Learn more about the VFW Gym & Resource Center - KGVO Story).

    • SPEAKER: Rebecca will give us a summary of her attendance & awards from the NAHRO Conference in Denver.

    • 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 full-time 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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10/21 - 12/9 MINERAL COUNTY: Events in Alberton, Superior, St. Regis & Haugen

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

  • 10/21 (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

  • 10/22 (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!​

  • 11/2 (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.

  • 12/9 (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.

  • Mel's Mobile Pet Care Clinic, St. Regis Moxie Market, St. Regis ~ Nail trim, nail Dremel, gland expression, ear cleaning, ear hair plucking and sanitary trims. Please bring dogs on a leash. Questions: Call or text 406-530-9733 (FB) or email melsmobilepetcare@gmail.com

  • 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.

  • 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, parades, flag retirements: Contact Joe 406-546-9332.

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​​10/22 - 11/12 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.​​​

  • 10/22 (2nd & 4th Thursday) ONLINE: SSI / SSDI Class, 11am ~ If you're thinking of applying, join our Zoom: Calendar.

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

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

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10/22 LUNCH & 11/5 (1st Thursday) American Legion Post 124 Member Meeting, Alberton Community Center, 701 Railroad Ave. 7:30pm

CALLING ALL Veterans in the Frenchtown & Alberton areas:  Frenchtown Post 124 was founded around 1946 and was renamed for Kristofor Stonesifer, who at 28 years old, was killed in action when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed during low visibility ~ Join the Legion! 

  • 10/22 Alberton Senior Center Lunch, 12pm ($8 - 10 ALL are welcome - FB FLYER).

  • Post 124 also have a "roaming breakfast" at Gammy’s in Frenchtown (Follow 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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Adults and children grieving a death of a family member or loved one are invited to gather for support, connection, and remembrance: Facebook!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

  • 10/23 - 10/25 A Family Camp to Remember, Flathead Lake ~ Evenings by the campfire. Games. Togetherness. Yummy food. Honoring Grief. Celebrating Life (FB FLYER).

  • 11/5 (1st Thursday) ONLINE: Adult Grief Support ~ For adults in Montana grieving the death of a family member or loved one.

  • 11/19 (3rd Thursday) ONLINE: Grief After Suicide & Traumatic Loss, 5:30pm ~ For adults grieving the death of a family member or loved one to suicide. No cost to attend. Donations welcome.

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

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10/23 - 12/7 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.​​​​​​​​​​ ​

  • 10/23 Member BINGO, 6 - 8pm ~ Fun night for members, their families & friends (Costumes welcome - $1 bingo cards, hotdogs, popcorn & beverages. Donations suggested).

  • 11/6 Veteran Art Show 5 - 8pm (FB FLYER) 

  • 11/16 (3rd Monday) American Legion Post 27 Breakfast Social, 7 - 9am ~ Join us for bacon, eggs, pancakes, coffee, and good friends. 

  • 11/19 (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!  

  • 11/20 BINGO Night, 6 - 8pm ~ OPEN to the PUBLIC (FB event).

  • 12/7 Flag Retirement Ceremony ~ 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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10/24 - 12/10 HOMEWORD, 1535 Liberty Lane - Suite 116A, Missoula ~ 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.

  • 10/24 KALISPELL: Homebuyer Education Class ~ Learn the basics of the homebuying process through our nationally certified homebuyer classes (Also available ONLINE 11/10 - 11/12 & 12/8 - 12/10 - Learn more).

  • 11/21 IN PERSON: Financial Skill Building Class ~ FREE and open to the public. We believe financial resilience comes from having the decision-making skills to dodge pitfalls and make the right money moves for your future. Watch our YouTube page / testimonials.

  • FREE post-purchase housing counseling: Visit our Counseling page for more information on how to get started.

MORE INFO / REGISTER - Questions: 406-532-4663 x10, info@homeword.com OR Andi - Communications x15, andi@homeword.org​​

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10/24 - 12/11 Missoula “Hell Gate Elks” Lodge 383, 112 N Pattee St. (2nd Floor Member’s Lounge)

JOIN the Elks - Learn why we join! MOST VALUABLE Student Scholarship is OPEN (Deadline 11/12)​​

  • 10/24 OPEN HOUSE, 6pm (Read more - FB event).

  • 11/11 (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. ​

  • 12/11 Learn about Child ID! Get your FREE SAFE ID Kit: 10/16 Frenchtown Fall Fest, 4 - 8pm (FB FLYER); 12/11 Mistletoe Market (Picture of SAFE ID on FB & Tia's events - FB FLYER).

  • 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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10/26 (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! (VA News 2026)

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

OR connect with UM Law (Veteran Advocacy Clinic) and/or David - Veterans Law Group (LinkedIn).​

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​​​​11/11 - 12/9 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Wellness Center (NEW ADDY: 1521 Cooper St. in Missoula - Billings Gazette story).

Ole Beck VFW Post 209 is a nonprofit Veteran Organization. David, Commander, is on the BHAC Veteran Subcommittee & actively working to address Montana's VA medical provider retention problem and ongoing issues with Care in the Community (Take the VNN survey).  ​

  • NOW: Please share widely - HIRING Healthy Veteran Initiative Program Director (HVI). 

  • 11/11 (2nd Wednesday) Monthly Membership Meeting, 7pm ​​​​​​​​​

Questions: VFW 406-728-7749, vfw209mt@gmail.com, David - Commander 406-241-0905, dzley89@googlemail.com.

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11/19 ONLINE: Absolutely American / Corporate Gray ~ Military-Friendly Job Fair, 9am - 12pm (MT) featuring employers actively seeking to hire Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses! 

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

  • 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; 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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OTHER October & November 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!

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