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April Events & Beyond...

 

SAVE the DATES, OBSERVANCES, AWARENESS & MORE:

  • NOW through Dec ~ Montana NG Child & Youth Program has exciting events planned (April is Month of the Military Child, "We celebrate military children to honor their resilience, sacrifices, and the unique challenges they overcome in supporting their military families." (Missoula 4/17; Kalispell 4/18; Helena 4/25); "Teen Adventure & Leadership" Camps (June 30th - July 3rd) If you're looking for more than just a typical camp experience, this is your chance to push your limits, build your skills, and make lasting memories. Click the link to sign up; 8/4-8/8 Camp Runnamucka; September "Aviation Days" Helena, etc. / FLYER)​​

  • April 1st ~ Deadline: Registration for the Montana Department of Commerce’s Governor’s Conference on Tourism. The event will feature a wide variety of sessions focusing on a "The Road Ahead" theme. Hear from industry leaders and get the inside scoop on what tourism is looking like in Montana. (Helena April 27th - 29th)

  • April 2nd ~ The University of Montana Career Fair. The Job Service will not be having another one until Spring 2026, so you might want to keep this one in mind: Attend Career Fairs and Events | University of Montana

  • April 5th ~ Pancakes & Possibilities, East Missoula Rural Fire, 10am - 1pm. Come out and enjoy a morning of fun, food, and community spirit at our East Missoula Fire Mill Levy Open House! We’re excited to share updates about the fire mill levy and how it supports our local fire services (Facebook event)

  • April 5th ~ Missoula’s Best Easter Egg Hunt, Fort Missoula, 10am - 12pm (Facebook). Hop on over to the Meadowlark Shelter! This egg-citing event is packed with fun, golden prizes, delicious food trucks, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny! Hunt Schedule: Ages 0-2 & 3-5 at 10am; Ages 6-11 at 11am. Only 500 spots available, so registration is required.  

  • April 5th ~ Veteran Resource Fair at the American Legion, 220 Cedar St., Anaconda, 10am - 2pm. Education/Training, Employment, Haircuts, Healthcare, Housing Navigation, and MUCH MORE! POC: Shannon Ray - Butte Job Service 406-494-0313 OR JJ - Montana VA Chief Compliance Officer, Montana VA Health Care System 406-439-2989, jonathan.elm@va.gov

  • April 5th ~ DRAWING: "Buffalo Hunts in Montana" Raffle (10 Prizes). Don’t miss out on your chance! For details you can message this post or text/call Veteran's Meat Locker 406-860-9683

  • April 8th ~ Missoula Chamber of Commerce's BAH, 5 - 7pm. Join Business After Hours at a different location every 2nd Tuesday!

  • April 11th ~ Project Community Connect at MPL (See 4/11 event info below!)

  • April 12th ~ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Montana Tech Out of the Darkness Walk

  • April 14th ~ Montana Board of Housing Public Meeting (INFO)

  • April 17th ~ Salish Kootenai College Job Fair, 58138 US Highway 93, Pablo (Robert Depoe III Building) On-Site Coordinators: 406-275-4800; Juan 406-275-4855, juan_perez@skc.edu; Lindy 406-275-4028, lindy_warden@skc.edu

  • April 17th ~ Kalispell Job Fair

  • April 19th ~ Earth Day Sustainability Fair, 12 - 4pm (MUD INFO)

  • April 19th ~ RMMMH Presentation on the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, opening the Revolutionary War (Fort Missoula)

  • April 19th ~ Montana Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife Pig Roast Banquet & Fundraiser, Missoula Country Fairgrounds, 2pm. You can purchase your tickets online by scanning the QR code or clicking here.

  • April 23rd ~ Libby Workforce EXPO, 8am - 2pm (FLYER) Business sign up 

  • April 24 - 25th ~ Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) ~ Thanks to funding from donors, there is no charge for this training, but attendees must register in advance. (FLYER)

  • May 2nd ~ DEADLINE for Annual Veterans Day poster (VA News).

  • May 9th ~ The 4th Annual CSC Food Truck Festival, Ogren Park at Allegiance Field, 4 - 9pm (Cancer support/event)

  • May 10th ~ Join Missoula Parks & Recreation and the Phelps family for an unforgettable Kids' Fishing Day at Silver’s Lagoon! (Facebook event)

  • May 16th - 18th ~ Homeward for Heroes Meet & Greet Camp in Columbia Falls for Veterans, active-duty military, first responders & their spouses (Check out their new video!). H4H organizes impactful events and unforgettable treks that give veterans, first responders, and their loved ones a chance to bond, heal, and reconnect (TREKS: 7/13 – 7/20 “Old West Trek” Whitefish; 8/17 – 8/23 “Beartooth” Montana). 

  • May 17th ~ Armed Forces Day, Missoula: Heroes at Home BBQ & VSAP

  • May 17th ~ MAS's annual Wear-It-Again Jewelry Sale at the Fairgrounds

  • May 19th - 21st ~ Montana Housing Partnership Conference in Billings. Join 300 - 400 attendees, including affordable housing leaders, developers, lenders, realtors, nonprofit professionals, government staff, and elected officials.

  • May 21/22 (TBC) ~ Jackson Contracting pre-apprenticeship event.

  • May 22nd - 25th ~ Trip down the Smith River with Montana Vet Program (MVP) SUFFER WELL (Other Veteran Led Therapeutic Adventure Trips: 6/19-22, 7/9-14, 7/26-8/3, 8/7-10 & 9/4-7)

  • May 24 - 26th ~ FREE Silverwood Days for Veterans, service members, and First Responders (ID required / Discount for family members).

  • May 25th ~ Memorial Day Weekend commemoration at RMMMH (Program TBA).

  • June 6th - 8th ~ VOA Moral Injury Veteran Retreats

  • June 6th ~ Darby Music Fest. INFO / TICKETS (Facebook)

  • June 7th ~ Butte Wings & Wheels (Facebook event)

  • June 7th ~ First Annual FIDO Memorial Ride, Jackson Creek Casino, Montana City, 11am ~ Lost Soldiers MC is a traditional 3-piece club founded by active/retired military personnel (Facebook event) Questions: +1 406-491-0185

  • June 13th ~ Montana Firefighters Memorial Run. 5K run & 1 mile walk w/kids race and street dance after the run.

  • June 13 - 15th ~ Montana Mule Days at Ravalli County Fairgrounds (Facebook)

  • June 13th ~ Paddleheads Military Appreciation Night presented by Skydive Missoula. Celebrating Veterans & service members. Pre-sale tickets are on sale (register). When you register, you'll automatically be entered to win ZooTown Festival passes (Facebook). 

  • June 14th ~ Flag Day

  • June 14th ~ Army's 250th Birthday. Commemoration at RMMMH

  • June 14th ~ Five Valley Power Rally behind Muralts Travel Plaza. ATTENTION RACE FANS: Diesel Pull, Dyno, Tough Trucks, Sand drags (Five Valley Off Roaders).  

  • June 22nd ~ Missoula Summer MADE Fair. Featuring local and regional artists at Caras Park.

  • July 4th ~ Annual Freedom Run in Bigfork by Grateful Nation (Helping the children of fallen Montana Heroes)

  • July 4th ~ 24th Annual Collector's Sale at RMMMH, Bldg T-316 (Fort Missoula), 7am - 4pm, SAR/DAR Encampment & 4th at the Fort! Donations of quality sale items are always welcome (antiques, antlers, beadwork, books, camping gear, cast iron cookware, chaps, Christmas decorations, dishes, firearms, hunting/fishing equipment, CLEAN household items, knives, lamps, musical instruments, old toys, paintings, quality furniture, saddles / tack, sporting goods, trunks, wagon wheels, exercise equipment, carpentry / woodworking tools, etc.). PLEASE NO non-working appliances, fabric furniture, metal office furniture, luggage, used auto parts, clothing, kitchen plastics, sheets, vacuums, old computers, or baby gear. For FREE pick up, call Tate 406-239-7738 or Hayes 406-549-4817. 

  • July 9 - 11th ~ The 2025 Veterans Conference, Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C. The Veterans Conference focuses on “Serving Those Who Served,” and features learning opportunities for staff from state workforce agencies and partner organizations who serve Veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses (Call for Presenters).

  • July 31st ~ JCF Montana Summer BBQ, JFK Park, East Helena -Questions: Steve 406-461-7971, leadership@montanajcf.org

  • August 23rd ~ Walk to Defeat ALS, McCormick Park in Missoula (FLYER)

  • September 13th ~ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Missoula Out of the Darkness Walk

  • September 20th & 21st ~ Missoula Renaissance Festival (Facebook event)

  • September 26th ~ Bandana Ball, 6pm. Support the Ronald McDonald House of Missoula!

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NOW: Farmer Veteran Coalition HIVE Program

FVC will be hosting the Holistic Impactful Veteran Engagement (H.I.V.E.) program, a 12-day course. This program is designed to give Veterans and service members the skills to begin in farming and ranching as well as having behavioral health support. Future seminars will be in spring 2025 in Missoula, Montana, and fall 2025 in Bozeman, Montana. Space is limited! Click the link to apply: https://shorturl.at/bf1AD

We also recommend listening to Recovery Talks' podcast to learn more about the program: https://shorturl.at/OmxRQ

Learn more by visiting our website: https://shorturl.at/2XKTX; (FLYER)

Questions: +1 855-382-3276, support@farmvetco.org

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NOW: Veterans Long-Term Care Needs Assessment

Montana Veterans, Your Long-Term Independence Is Our Priority: Your service to our country is unparalleled. Now, it’s our turn to serve you. We are working to improve Montana’s long-term care services network. Beyond traditional care, we’re talking about personalized support — from in-home assistance to community connections, all designed to uphold your independence as you age.

Survey extended: https://veteransurvey.mt.gov

Learn more about Montana DPHHS: https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/mtap/

Questions: Nann Parrett - Research Analyst, Montana DPHHS Senior and Long-Term Care Division (406) 444.1956, Nann.Parrett@mt.gov

 

NOW: Brain Injury Alliance of Montana (BIAMT), Tomlinson Plaza, 1018 Burlington Ave., Ste 100, Missoula

The Brain Injury Alliance of Montana (BIAMT) is a non-profit with the mission of creating a better future for those impacted by brain injury through awareness, support, advocacy, community engagement, and prevention. Learn more about BIAMT: www.biamt.org

  • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for Montana Veterans ~ This program was designed because a large number of our Veterans in Montana are dealing with diagnosed and undiagnosed brain injuries, concussions, and PTSD. Motivated by the higher than normal suicide rate that Montana Veterans experience, we started this program to offer some much-needed support to these veterans and their families. HBOT will be provided on a sliding scale fee. Our focus will be to help veterans, including those that are homeless, but we will also be working with all Montana brain injury survivors. Forbes Health re HBOT: https://www.forbes.com/health/wellness/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy/ Learn more: https://biamt.org/hbot-for-montana-veterans-waitlist/

Questions: Hannah 406-541-6442, hannah@biamt.org OR John Bigart III - Executive Director Cell 406-207-4520, john_b@biamt.org

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NOW through 4/12: Maverick 88 RAFFLE

Support the SW Montana Veterans Food Pantry & Services by entering our raffle for a Maverick 88 - All-Purpose! Tickets: $1 each OR 6 for $5. Drawing Date: Saturday, April 12th at NOON. Need not be present to win. Must be 18+ to participate. Proceeds go directly to benefit our veterans and community services. Thank you for your support! (FLYER)

Questions: SW Montana Veterans Food Pantry Team +1 406-846-4777, swmtveteransfoodpantry@gmail.com

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NOW through 12/2025: Fundraiser for BS4V

NEW Charitable 501(c) Foundation, “4-Veterans-Plus-Mont.” RAFFLE: 43 total prizes and you can see the list of prizes and the Winners at 4-veterans-plus-mont.com The tickets are $20 each, 3 for $50 and 6 for $100. The first 300 people who purchase a bundle of 6, receive an additional ticket which makes them eligible for an early bird drawing.

“SPOTLIGHT CHARITY” for 2025: Braach Shepherds 4 Veterans Inc 501c3 (Phillipsburg)

TICKETS: Call James Bobbit 406-240-9742

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4/1 (Every Tuesday until 5/6): Powerful Tools for Caregivers® at Missoula Aging Services, 337 Stephens Ave., Missoula, 10:30am – 12pm

Are you a caregiver? Registration is open now for the upcoming in-person class, led by MAS Family Caregiver Support Specialist Lauren Crabtree and Care Manager for Memory Care Megan Fournier. This class no cost for Montana residents. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is designed to help family and community caregivers take better care of themselves and manage their stress while caring for a relative or friend. Research shows that the class's evidence-based curriculum helps improve caregiver self-care, emotion management, self-confidence, and connection to community resources. Registration is required (first come, first served) Questions: 406-728-7682

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4/1 & 7/1 Job Skills Workshop Series, Salvation Army, 355 S Russell St, Missoula, 10am - 2pm

This program will create new opportunities, possibilities, skills, knowledge, and career advancement for you! A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all participants who complete the 4-week series. Learn more: Missoula Corps (salvationarmy.org)

Questions: (406) 549-0710, missoulacorps@usw.salvationarmy.org

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​​​​​​4/1 - 4/5 Homeword, 1535 Liberty Ln., Ste 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.​​​

  • 4/1 - 4/3 ONLINE: Financial Skill Building Class, 6pm ~ 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. Class graduates are also eligible for free one-on-one financial coaching. YouTube page / testimonials

  • 4/5 ONLINE: Homebuyer Education Class, 9am - 6pm ~ Learn the basics of the homebuying process through our nationally certified homebuyer classes. New homebuyer educator, Alex Ramsing, worked with us before as our landlord liaison and taught our RentWise classes from 2019-2022. We are so fortunate to have him back.

  • Did you know we offer free post-purchase housing counseling? Our counselors are here every step of the way as homeowners navigate the challenges and opportunities that arise after purchasing a home.

MORE INFO / REGISTER: Events from February 4 – April 29 – Homeword; Questions: (406) 532-4663 x10, info@homeword.com OR Andi Armstrong - Communications Manager 406-532-4663 x15, andi@homeword.org

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4/2 Impact Montana Presentation, Missoula Public Library (Cooper Rm B), 12pm

  • Josh is the Owner of Peterson Built Fitness & Sports Training (2825 Stockyard Rd +1 406-210-9986, petersonbuiltfitness@gmail.com).

  • Josh encourages individuals to THRIVE physically. Some Veterans feel “stuck” spending a lot of time alone inside, and he wants them to see the benefits of exercise. He offers a Veteran Training Program (2-3 Veterans / week in a quiet gym with trainers).

  • Partners include Cryo Method (111 W. Broadway +1 406-926-2500, hello@cryomethodmt.com), Elevated Wellness (attended VSP Meeting in Feb), Iron Root Fitness in the Bitterroot (where Yoga for Veterans is every Tuesday), etc. – 26 individuals have asked for support.

  • There will be a PUBLIC presentation about Impact Montana (Lunch / networking 12pm and presentation at 12:45pm), "IM Provided Lunch and Community Presentation providing an update on IMs mission locally and the organization's intent to create a local committee to assist in further developing IM in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley." Please RSVP and/or share!

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4/4 ONLINE: Boots to Business by SBA ~ Beginning Farmers & Ranchers, 8:30am

Veterans interested in the agricultural industry & beginning farms / ranches should attend. This full day workshop will aid those interested in exploring agriculture-based business ownership by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a broad spectrum of entrepreneurial business concepts and resources, from experts across the industry, to access startup capital, technical assistance, and more.

REGISTER: Class: Beginning Farmers and Ranchers-Online-2025-04-04-Reboot

Questions: 406-272-3255, jrigby@bigskyeda.org

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4/5 OR 6/7 Concealed Weapons Permit Class, Cabela’s, 3650 Brooks St., Missoula, 8am – 12pm

This highly rated, fun and informative 37+ state concealed carry class meets and exceeds the education requirements for you to apply for your concealed weapon permit (CWP) from Montana as a resident of the state, and permit from Arizona as a non-resident. This class is held in conjunction with our partner store Cabela’s in Missoula: https://www.facebook.com/events/564485896506878/

REGISTER ($60 w/discount available): https://legalheat.com/classes/in-person/mt-concealed-weapons-permit-class-at-cabelas-missoula-mt/

Questions: Legal Heat +1 877-252-1055, Contact@legalheat.com

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4/7 - 4/17 STATEWIDE: Montana Tribal College Fairs

The Montana Post Secondary Educational Opportunities Council (MPSEOC) host college and career fair events throughout Montana: FAIRS - MONTANA TRIBAL COLLEGE TEAM

  • 4/17 PABLO: Salish Kootenai College Campus, 58138 US Highway 93, Pablo (Robert Depoe III Building) ~ On Campus parking is free. Continental food service will be provided @ fair (Lunch will be included during fair time); Campus Tour: 1:00pm - 2:30pm; On-Site Coordinators: 406-275-4800; Juan Perez 406-275-4855, juan_perez@skc.edu & Lindy Warden 406-275-4028, lindy_warden@skc.edu

Questions: Mary Ellen Earnhardt - Career Lab Manager, Montana Career Lab 406-444-1770, C 406-461-7994, Maryellen.Earnhardt@mt.gov

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4/7 (First Monday through August): ALCOM Mini Job Fair, Job Service (Front Lobby), 539 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, 11am – 2pm

ALCOM is gearing up for their busy season, and Mini Job Fairs will resume on the first Monday of every month starting on April 7th through August 4th. Hiring Welders, Metal Fabricators and Geneal Production workers. Great benefits with 4-day work week with no weekends! 

Questions: ALCOM 406-258-9739 OR Job Service – Missoula 1-406-728-7060, missoulajsc@mt.gov / Marilyn Smith – Job Service RR (406) 218-7447, marsmith@mt.gov

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4/7 (First Monday): Missoula College CDL Orientation, Missoula College Campus, 2795 37th Ave (Room 108), 6 – 8pm

CDL Training at Missoula College is an 8-week course (IN-Cab, Pre-trip, Backing, and Driving). CDL Test consists of 3 parts: Pre-trip and In-Cab Inspection; Backing; Straight (Offset & 90 Degree); Driving in Town. A student has 3 chances to pass the CDL Test. If they fail 3 times, it invalidates their CDL Permit, and they are unable to test again for 3 years. Learn more! 

Orientations are also offered at Bitterroot College Campus!

Questions: Larry Reinholz (406) 243-7643, Cell (406) 550-7450, larry.reinholz@umontana.edu

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​4/8 (2nd Tuesday) ONLINE: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) ~ Suicide Prevention Training, 5:30pm

FREE and open to the public. QPR is an emergency mental health intervention for people at risk of suicide. The goal of QPR is to recognize a suicide crisis, interrupt it and direct the person to appropriate care. QPR is an evidence-based intervention that works to increase an at-risk individual's chance of survival. REGISTER​

Learn more about Project Tomorrow Montana and/or follow on Facebook! 

Questions: (800) 273-8255 OR email jacquelyn@missoulaunitedway.org

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4/8 (2nd Tuesday): Marine Corps League (MCL) Meeting, Knights of Columbus Hall, 312 E. Pine St., Missoula, 6pm

Calling all Marine Corps Veterans & Navy Corpsmen ~ PLEASE JOIN US: https://montanamcl.org/

Questions: Bill (516) 782-5017, billsbug@gmail.com OR Chris (406) 493-9083, Spartans.honour@yahoo.com

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​​​​​​​​​​​​4/9 VSN Events Committee Meeting at RMMMH, 2pm

AND 4/16 (3rd Wednesday): The VSN's Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting, American Legion Hellgate Post 27, 825 Ronan St., Missoula

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. Click "Discussion" for Agenda on Facebook!

  • 4/9 VSN Events Committee Meeting, Rocky Mountain Museum of Military History, 2975 General Foster Ave. (BLDG T-316), Fort Missoula, 2pm ~ Planning for the Heroes at Home BBQ & VSAP (5/17/2025 Armed Forces Day) Remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

  • 4/16 Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting, 3pm ~ EVERYONE is welcome!

    • Introductions & Announcements

    • SPEAKER: TBD

    • Discussion & Networking

  • If you're interested in speaking at one of our monthly VSP meetings, please contact Shannon - 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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​4/10 (2nd Thursday): Resource Access Day (RAD), Missoula Public Library, 455 E. Main St (4th Floor), Missoula, 12 – 3pm

RAD is a monthly event providing free, one-stop access to vital services, including healthcare, legal assistance, housing support, and more. Modeled after Project Community Connect (PCC), RAD is a collaborative effort between the Missoula Public Library, the PASS (Pretrial Assistance to Support Success) Program, and Missoula Municipal Court. The goal of RAD is to connect individuals and families facing resource insecurity with a rotating selection of community services. Lunch generously provided by Worden’s Market. LEARN MORE

How You Can Support RAD: We are currently seeking donations of hygiene kits, toiletries, clothing, gift cards, food, beverages, sewing kits, and more. Donations can be dropped off in person or purchased via our Amazon wish list [a.co]

Questions: Heather James - Post Sentencing Support Specialist, Missoula Municipal Court, 435 Ryman St., Missoula 406-880-8021, JamesH@ci.missoula.mt.us

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4/10 (2nd Thursday) ONLINE or in HELENA: Montana JCF ~ Leadership Team Meeting, 12:30pm

AGENDA: Introductions and Announcements; JCF Board & Leadership Updates: Sarah and Steve will discuss summer BBQ plans (July 31 @ JFK Park, East Helena); VA / Congressional / Military updates. We will be meeting via TEAMS: Join the meeting now (In person option at the Intrepid Credit Union Administrative Offices at 50 W 14th St., Helena - entrance on West 14th - sign, "Federal Defenders of Montana” / go up the stairs). 

​JCF Questions: Steve 406-461-7971, leadership@montanajcf.org

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4/11 Project Community Connect at MPL, 455 E. Main St., Missoula, 10am - 3pm

Rebecca, “The date is set for April 11, at Missoula Public Library.  PCC is a one stop shop event that offers a variety of services for community members in need.  All services are free, and the event typically has approximately 200-300 attendees.  We need help in overseeing service areas for the upcoming event.  I am reaching out to you to share this awesome opportunity to assist in planning this much needed community event.  Our planning committee did an amazing job last year, but we need your help.  The areas in need of coordinating would be Public Benefits, Child, Youth & Family Services, Haircuts, ID's & Birth Certificates, Vision, Personal Hygiene.  We will provide information on what is required to coordinate these areas, as well as what organizations participated last year.  The event will also offer volunteer opportunities on the day of. Please let me know if you have any questions or have a contact that would be interested in overseeing a service area or co-coordinating.”

Nancie - VOA, "I oversee the Veteran area...If you are looking to attend this year sign-up needs to be done no later than March 7 as there are limited spots this year." registration form POC: Nancie Wittmier - HVRP Montana Program Manager, Volunteers of America, 910 Brooks St. Suite 201, Missoula (406) 529-1813, nancie.wittmier@voanr.org

VSN Leadership Team & Housing Services Leader (PCC housing and financial areas): Rebecca Stancil, MHA Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Director (406) 549-4113 ex 106, Rstancil@missoulahousing.org

Project Community Connect planning committee: Selya -Community Engagement at MPL 406-370-8538, selyaa@missoulapubliclibrary.org

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4/11 (2nd Friday) ONLINE: RMWBC Digital Coffee Chat ~ Small Business Networking Group, 10am

Rocky Mountain Women's Business Center's monthly networking session via Zoom!​

REGISTER: https://www.rockymountainwbc.org/events

Questions: +1 406-417-3777, hello@rockymountainwbc.org

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4/15 (3rd Tuesday) American Legion Post 68 Monthly Meeting, 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)

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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4/15 (3rd Tuesday) LOLO: 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 (chiefjosephpost.org) and meets every 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. All Veterans and active-duty military are eligible to join! 

Questions: 531-4132, elmerwpalmer@gmail.com

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4/16 (3rd Wednesday) ONLINE: Lunch and Learn Connect (LLC) ~ Montana National Guard Support, 11:30am

Let’s collaborate on ways to prioritize all facets of health (mental, spiritual, physical, emotional). Grab a loved one and let’s connect! Email prevention.mil@army.mil to receive the Zoom link.​

Questions: Cora Augustin - Primary Prevention Specialist, MTARNG 406-324-5123, cora.m.augustin.civ@army.mil

OR Kristen Monroy - Soldier and Family Readiness Specialist, Montana Army National Guard (406) 324-5121, kristen.l.monroy.civ@army.mil

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4/21 (3rd Monday): Veteran & First Responder Appreciation Day, 2801 S. Russell St., Unit 24, Missoula, 8am – 8pm

Honoring all who served. Free "Elevated Wellness & Rejuvenation" sessions for Veterans & First Responders. Spouses 50% off. (Facebook)

Learn more: Recharge Your Soul in the 406

Questions: Amanda Hansen 406-239-7487, rechargeyoursoulinthe406@gmail.com

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Interview online via text chats with many top companies and government agencies! NOTE: This event is especially for Veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses. Most participating employers require U.S. citizenship, and many require cleared (or clearable) candidates.

CG is now powered by Absolutely American, Inc. (AAI)

Schedule of Job Fairs (register in advance of 4/23, 5/21, etc.)

Questions: Carl Savino – President 703-690-6381, carl@corporategray.com OR ​Scott 405-206-4717, scott@corporategray.com

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5/17 The VSN hosts the ANNUAL Heroes at Home BBQ & VSAP on Armed Forces Day!

Heroes at Home BBQ: https://www.vsnmontana.org/vsap

Veteran Suicide Awareness & Prevention (VSAP) Run / Walk / RUCK: runsignup.com/vsap

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6/20 - 6/22/2025 American Legion of Montana​

  • 6/20 - 6/22 American Legion Department of Montana Convention will be held in Helena ~ Join us for a weekend filled with camaraderie, inspiring speakers, and important updates as we come together to honor our veterans and strengthen our community. More to come: https://www.facebook.com/MontanaDepartment

Questions: Erin Carpenter - Office Manager, American Legion of Montana 406-324-3990, amlegmtsec@gmail.com

OR Alex Vogel – District #5 Commander (Meetings at the Eagles, Missoula) 406-303-1567, alexv1@hotmail.com

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8/2 ARLEE: JD & The Western Front Band ~ Summer Concert, Cattle Lack Ranch, 69304 Plant Ln (Off of South Valley Creek Rd), Arlee

An evening of cowboy wisdom and song by The Bellamy Brothers....Tickets $40 each + overnight camping available!

The Warrior's Table honors the service and sacrifice of Marine Corps PFC Andrew Bedard, a Missoula, Montana native killed in action in Iraq in 2005. Disabled Veterans who can produce a valid DD214 will be allowed entry at no charge. Handicap parking provided.

100 tickets will be offered on a first come, first served basis.  

Questions: Jeff “JD” Daniel - Army Veteran 406-396-5238, jdroper65@yahoo.com (Facebook)

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8/24 - 8/25 BUTTE: ORIENTATION for CNC & Welding Certifications

Operation NEXT – Butte VSP Meeting, “To date approximately 100 students have worked through the program completing certifications in CNC and Welding. Offering these programs to Veterans and their direct dependents free of charge. The scholarship cost to complete these classes averages out to be about $5,200 per student with about $500,000 spent on funding the program. They are a non-profit and these funds are donated by generous contributions throughout state, federal, and private donations. It takes approximately 4 ½ months to complete the program and they are slated to start the next class in August.” Learn more: Operation Next Montana

Questions: Ben Kohler - Director of Strategy, Next Frontier Advanced Manufacturing Institute (NFAMI) 406-565-0190, bkohler@utrs.com

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9/12 - 9/13 UM Military Reunion & Appreciation Game

The University of Montana proudly invites you to join us in honoring and thanking our alumni and UM-affiliated Veterans — those who have served in the past and serve our country today — and their families. Reunion activities will take place Sept. 12-13, 2025. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details on registration. Be sure to confirm your military affiliation to stay connected!

  • Friday, Sept. 12: Check-in, campus tour & reunion reception.

  • Saturday, Sept. 13: Reunion tailgate; Football game - Military Appreciation; Participation in pre-game and in-game honoring of Veterans​​​

Questions: ​(406) 243-5211 Toll Free: (877) 862-5867 OR alumni@umontana.edu

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12/13/2025 Wreaths Across America

Join the mission at one of the thousands of participating locations across the nation! Learn more, access resources, and sponsor a wreath here: www.wreathsacrossamerica.org

Did you know that 10 balsam bouquets make up each Veteran’s wreath, and each one has a meaning?

  • 1. BELIEF in a greater good

  • 2. LOVE for each other

  • 3. STRENGTH, work ethic, and character

  • 4. HONESTY & integrity

  • 5. HUMILITY, selflessness & modesty

  • 6. AMBITIONS & aspirations

  • 7. OPTIMISM for America

  • 8. CONCERN for the future

  • 9. PRIDE in duties

  • 10. HOPES & DREAMS that didn’t always come true but left them with no regrets.

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LOCAL Questions: Vanessa – Three Rangers Foundation, WMMOA, and Missoula Wreaths Across America, berry_vanessa@ymail.com

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