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August continued, September...and BEYOND!

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IMAGE: Montana's Continental Divide Honor Flight!

  • Veterans fly to Washington D.C. at NO COST to them (9/12-14) 

  • Montana Veterans, please get your applications in if you want to be a guardian to care for them. Guardians submit a fee (Visit Montanashonor.com to download an application). Questions: montanahonorflight@yahoo.com.

  • Ruthie at the American Legion Post 27, 825 Ronan St., Missoula also has the application!

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SAVE the DATES, AWARENESS & MORE: 

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  • NOW ~ Get your float together for the UM Homecoming Parade (DEADLINE 9/4 - Parade 10/3 at 10am: Application).

  • NOW ~ Registration for Governor's Conference on Tourism (CLOSES 9/6 - See 9/16-18 below).

  • NOW ~ Two Navy Veterans, one from Montana (Jim Serger on FB), one from Ohio riding bicycles from California to Pentagon, Pentagon to Shanksville, PA, Shanksville, PA to 9/11 Memorial ~ DONATE!

  • NOW ~ Support the Montana Army National Guard Child & Youth Program / Family Programs by sending donations to 1956 Mt. Majo, Fort Harrison, MT 59636. Follow us on Facebook: Montana Guard Kids (September Aviation Days - FB FLYER). Questions: 406-324-5120 or 406-324-3925, mtngyouthprograms@gmail.com.​

  • NOW ~ ​Montanans can renew their Driver's License or ID cards for free to celebrate America's 250th birthday (EXTENDED to Sept: Citizenship Marker).

  • NOW ~ WY: Sign up for the VOANR Moral Injury Retreat. FREE for Veterans and service members dealing with moral injury and suicide ideation. You’re not alone. Help is available (9/25-27 in WY - FB FLYER). ​VOA Northern Rockies: VOA Hotline: 1-844-VOA-VETS, moralinjury@voanr.org.

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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, vfw209mt@gmail.com 

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Braach Shepherds for Veterans RAFFLE! 46 Firearms: Monthly drawings and 2 special drawings - FB FLYER. Raising funds to help support service dogs in training: $20 each, 3 for $50, or 7 plus bonus ticket $100. ​Questions: Jim 406-240-9742 or MSG BS4V on Facebook.

 

Museum of Mountain Flying: MoMF is open through Sept 10am-4pm (Veterans only $2). ​

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VUB's Workshop Wednesday, 11:30am. Ask questions about the FREE classes for Veterans who are thinking about changing career paths or transitioning back to school to work on a certificate, degree, or trade program (Computer skills, budgeting, college writing, admissions, FAFSA help, scholarships, etc.). They also have a Laptop Program for Veterans pursuing education & actively seeking employment. 

Follow us on Facebook! Questions: Veterans Upward Bound 406-272-6492, info@vubmt.com. 

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August Continued...​​

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  • August 12th ~ Governor’s Veteran Commendation Ceremonies:

    • Bitterroot at 1:45pm: Veterans Monument at Hieonymus Park in Hamilton. All are invited (List of Bitterroot recipients - FB FLYER​).

    • Missoula at American Legion Post 27, 825 Ronan St., 4:30pm: Honoring Rebecca Stancil and Christopher Lowe (LinkedIn). Rebecca is sending out personal invitations.  

    • "Gianforte Announces 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation Recipients" (Montana Newsroom story) ~ Ceremonies "Who: Governor Gianforte, honorees, family, and friends." Questions: Katharine - Special Assistant for Communications 406-444-3179, katharine.taylor@mt.gov.

  • August 12th ~ Missoula City Band, Bonner Park, 7:30pm (8/12 w/Caitlyn & Jesse - Schedule/FB FLYER).

  • August 13 & 14th ~ MontCOMM ’26 is packed with standout sessions and fresh ideas: four amazing speakers, big name vendors with expertise in alternative communication, and content focused on creativity, low vision, lived experience, and building vocab (FB FLYER).

  • August 13th ~ National Women Veteran & Military Spouses Networking and Virtual Career Fair, 11am MT (Vets Hired - REGISTER). Also, Vets Hired launched a new AI-Powered Job Board—designed to help Veterans connect with employers faster than ever before. Create your FREE profile today and let AI work for you - ALL Veterans are encouraged to register! 

  • August 13 - 15th ~ LIBBY: Ignite the Nites (Thursday-Saturday). America250 1776-2026 - Everything Patriotic! Prizes for the best patriotic themed car during Saturday's Ignite the Nites Car Show; Patriotic Pin-up Contest; Patriotic Neon Lights Contest; T-shirts; Dash plaques. Ignites is the oldest, active car club in Montana (Established in 1961 - Follow Igniters Car Club on FB).

  • August 13 - 27th ~ Veteran-Owned, Primrose Farm will be set up at Downtown ToNight, Missoula every Thurs 5-9pm through August (Also at Clark Fork River Market on Saturdays: pastries, hand pies, fruit crumble bars - read more on FB). Questions: primrosefarmandbake@gmail.com.

  • August 14th ~ DREAM Adaptive Recreation Paddle Program on Whitefish Lake. Discover your next favorite adventure (Register). Questions: 406-885-9539, programs@dreamadaptive.org.​

  • August 14th ~ LEWISTOWN: Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Montana VA Health Care Clinic, 102 Market Drive, 11am. A ribbon cutting and public tours will be occurring immediately following the ceremony (VA event - FB FLYER).​

  • August 14 & 15th ~ The Department of Montana VFW School of Instruction. We encourage every Post officer, committee chair, and member looking to strengthen their knowledge of the VFW to attend (8/14 Service Officer Training, 1pm & 8/15 School of Instruction, 9am - 4pm / FB). 

  • August 14 - 16th ~ HELENA: Gun Show (Sky Blue Gun Shows: Calendar).

  • August 14 - 28th ~ ENNIS: Veteran Owned, Willie's Distillery is hosting LIVE music every Friday. Grab your crew and come on down (Also on 8/14 Lone Feather Hats, 5pm; 8/16 Sunday morning Yoga, 9:30am; 8/21 4R Farm Botanicals Balm Bar, 5pm - August FB FLYER).

  • ​August 14 - September 12th ~ POLSON: Mission Valley Super Oval events. Hear the ROAR! (Schedule - FB FLYER). 

  • August 15th ~ HELENA: 13th Annual Montana Ride to Remember (Read more - FB) & Summer Potluck, 2pm (American Legion Post 2 - FB FLYER).

  • August 15th ~ Missoula Pet Fest 10am-3pm (FB event).

  • August 15th ~ GHD partnered with Missoula Bike Night for their Bikers & Backpacks initiative (DONATE - FB FLYER).

  • August 15 & 16th ~ Play golf with fellow Veterans! There are 12 slots available each day: 4-person Shamble at UM & 2-person Scramble at Whitetail. The cost to play is $20.40 walking at UM ($33.15 riding) and $21 walking at Whitetail ($33.15 riding). Questions: Remington - PGA HOPE Captain PNW 931-801-6173, remington.prochaska@umconnect.umt.edu (OR connect on LinkedIn).

    • 8/15 University of Montana Golf Course, 11am - REGISTER.

    • 8/16 Whitetail Golf Course, 2:03pm - REGISTER.

  • August 15th ~ SEELEY SWAN: Veteran Benefit Concert at Camp Ponderosa, 2pm (Montana Wounded Warriors - Steve/FB FLYER). Questions: NW MT Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry +1 406-756-7304, linda@veteransfoodpantry.org.

  • August 15th ~ "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).

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  • August 17th ~ ONLINE: VBC Happy Hour, 5pm MT. The Veterans Breakfast Club is a community of listening around Veterans and their stories to connect, educate, heal, and inspire - Events.

  • ​​August 18th ~ DONATE BOOKS for HMFM's book sale at 10 Fort Missoula Rd (1st Saturday 12-3pm & 3rd Tuesday 9am-12pm until 9/15). Bring armloads, boxes, or a pickup full of books (NO LONGER ACCEPTING cookbooks & others: FB FLYER - Sale Nov 5-8). Questions: Carolyn 406-258-3478, cthompson@missoulacounty.us.

  • August 18th ~ ONLINE: Your Buddies, 10am. The Fulfilled Veteran. On the​ 3rd Tuesday, learn what MONEY you are missing! REGISTER via ZOOM OR via LinkedIn. Questions: albert@ascensionmentorship.com.

  • ​August 19th ~ The VSN's Monthly Veteran Service Provider (VSP) Meeting, American Legion 825 Ronan St., Missoula, 3pm (AGENDA: See 8/19 VSP on first page of events or click on discussion on FB event).

  • August 29th ~ ONLINE: VetResources Community Network (VRCN) Monthly Connect, 11am MT. Hosted by VA's Veterans Experience Office (VEO) JOIN MEETING (Dial In: +1 872-701-0185, Conference ID: 220 411 110#). Come ready to engage in a community conversation and to highlight how your organization is dedicated to suicide prevention. If this isn't an area you are currently working in, you'll leave with practical tools and resources you can use moving forward, because everyone has a role to play in keeping Veterans safe and healthy.

  • August 20th ~ ONLINE: Grief after Suicide & Traumatic Loss, 5:30pm by Project Tomorrow Montana (Calendar). Questions: 800-273-8255 OR jacquelyn@missoulaunitedway.org.

  • August 21 - September 6th ~ Montana Vet Program: ​​​Aug 21 - 30 XM26 Extended Backcountry Crossing: Our longest and hardest hike of the year. Ten-day window; final dates locked in as we get closer; ​Sept 3 - 6 VLTAT 26-4 Spouse Hike (Spouse Trip #2) Second spouse-inclusive VLTAT, this time on foot in the high country.  

  • August 21st ~ KALISPELL: Allen W. Erickson, Sr. Celebration of Life, Snowline Acres at 3315 U.S. HWY 93 S., 3 - 5pm (U.S. Navy Veteran & Founder of NW Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry and Camp Ponderosa) - Daily Interlake. Questions: +1 406-756-7304, linda@veteransfoodpantry.org (FB).

  • August 21 & 22nd ~ LINCOLN: DAV presents Rockin' the Rockies Music Festival (Veteran Fundraiser - FB & cool FB reel). To close off an amazing music festival on the 22nd is our official Montana DAV Band, JD & the Western Front! JD is a life member of the DAV (Bri's JD FB FLYER).

  • August 21 - 23rd ~ BILLINGS:  Yellowstone International Air Show. Get ready for the U.S. Navy Blue Angels (Schedule - FB FLYER).​​ 

    • VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Civil Air Patrol (FB FLYER​).

    • A Montana kid. A dream. And a path that led straight to the Blue Angels (Read Thumper's story - FB).  

    • 8/21 Veterans Navigation Network (VNN) is honored to host Rear Admiral Matthew Case, United States Navy, for a special Status of the Navy briefing (Meadowlark Brewing, 3pm - Read more on FB FLYER and 8/22 VNN BOOTH - FB event).​

  • August 21 & 22nd ~ River City Roots Festival, Missoula.

  • August 21 - September 11th ~ LIBBY: Live music at Veteran-Owned, Happy's Inn: TICKETS! 8/21 Soul Asylum; 8/22 Lee Brice; 9/11 Hairball! Check out all of the Veteran Owned Businesses & resources on the VSN's VOB page. Please support all of our VOB!

  • August 22nd ~ Bikers Against Bullies Isaac's Ride (FB event) Grizzly HD to PBURG (FB FLYER).

  • August 22nd ~ DEER LODGE: SW Montana Veterans Food Pantry & Services Poker Run & 3rd Annual Community BBQ, 9:30am - 8:30pm (FB event & DAV FLYER). Questions: Jay or Susan Wood 406-846-4777, swmtveteransfoodpantry@gmail.com.

  • August 22 & 23rd ~ Washington, D.C: The Freedom 250 Grand Prix. First‑ever NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on the National Mall. The free, two-day motorsports event will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary (Doughboy Foundation - Read more).

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  • August 25th ~ ONLINE: DAV | RecruitMilitary National Virtual Career Fair 10a-2p MT. Explore new opportunities in securing meaningful employment (10/27 Western Region Virtual Career Fair - Calendar).

  • August 28 - 30th ~ HOT SPRINGS: Empower Counseling & Rehab's Intensive Healing Retreat (Once we reach our minimum number to cover costs, we will be giving away several full scholarships for the August retreat - FB). Contact Mariah 406-382-0806, mkmyton@gmail.com.

  • August 31st ~ Overdose Awareness Day (Recovery Friendly MT Survey & FREE Workplace Toolkit). 

  • August 31 - September 4th ~ HAMILTON: Route 93 Truck Driver Training "Our next full-course CDL training" Questions: Scott, route93tkg@outlook.com 

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September - December  

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  • NOW ~ Missoula Trap & Skeet: Ask about our Sept - Nov Leagues (FB).

  • NOW ~ Kristen discussed WoVeN at the Jun/July VSP Meetings, and we'll be recruiting other female Veterans for an 8-week group starting in September (Possibly on Fridays). It's Peer Support focused: Women Veterans Network "A national social network of women Veterans fostering connections & building relationships." Seeking Co-Facilitator: Contact kristen.l.davis34.civ@army.mil for more info!

  • NOW ~ AFSP Montana is giving away a Harley Street Bob and tickets are still available. This isn't a small raffle. This is a full-on, ride-it-home, heads-turning-on-the-highway Harley. And every ticket you buy funds suicide prevention work for people right here in our state (Drawing 9/20 - FB FLYER).

  • NOW ~ LINCOLN: The "Shannon Spencer Memorial ATV Fun Run" has sponsorship opportunities available for businesses, organizations and individuals who want to support Veterans while reaching ATV riders and outdoor enthusiasts from across the area (Event 9/26 - FB FLYER). Questions: Kevin 406-461-9902, chasenracer@gmail.com or Chase 406-600-2254.​​

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  • NOW through October ~ Applications are now open for the 6th annual Missoula Parent Leadership Training Institute cohort, beginning in October (United Way PLTI - FB FLYER).​

  • NOW through November ~ The Missoula Current (VOB) and the City of Missoula’s Built for Zero program and its partners are collaborating on a monthly series of stories, “Housing Veterans: Serving Those Who Served.” (11th of each month through Veterans Day - Story).​

  • NOW through November ~ Horse Plains VFW 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.​

  • NOW through December ~ The American Legion "Drive 4 Freedom Sweepstakes" (Win a restored Humvee 10/19 - There's a "Suggested Voluntary Contribution" but is FREE to enter).

 

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  • September 1st ~ Missoula PaddleHeads Community FUNdraising Program (XSports4Vets Fundraiser - FLYER & TICKETS). 100% of the Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated in full to Xsports4Vets, a Veteran-led nonprofit organization that provides recreational therapy and outdoor adventures. Questions: Community@gopaddleheads.com OR Anton - Director - XSports4Vets.org 406-396-8390, xsports4vets@gmail.com

  • September 1 - Nov 30th ~ The Ethel MacDonald Charitable Foundation has launched the “In Service to Others” grant, a $10,000 annual award for Missoula-area nonprofits making a measurable impact in areas such as housing, food security, social justice, and community well-being. The grant honors the legacy of longtime Missoula educator and community advocate Ethel MacDonald and is open to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations. 

  • September 2nd ~ VJ Day (1945).

  • September 2nd ~ Registration will open the next three American Legion National Regional Information Conferences (NRIC 11/14 Omaha, NE; 1/30/27 Albany, NY; 2/6 Las Vegas, NV - Read more).

  • September 2nd ~ Join AFSP for a fun-filled night of BINGO! Backyard Tap House, Florence 6:30pm (Benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Five Valleys Out of the Darkness Walk - FB event).

  • September 5th ~ Rock Creek Labor Day Weekend Flag & Poker Run (MWotW benefit + Women Vets Retreat - FB FLYER).

  • September 5th ~ FLATHEAD: Rumble Around the Lake. Perfect way to start an incredible weekend of cars, community, and classic American spirit (Buffalo Saloon - FB event).

  • September 7th ~ Labor Day

  • September 7 - 11th ~ Join Commerce’s export team for a trade mission to Argentina and Uruguay. Montana companies are well-positioned to benefit from exports and increase their international sales in these countries. For more information, contact our export team (Trade mission to India Oct. 5-9).

  • September 10 - 13th ~ LIBBY: Clash of the Carvers (FB event).

  • September 11th ~ Patriot Day!

  • September 12th ~ Rosh Hashanah

  • September 12th ~ HAMILTON: SOS Breakfast, Hangar Cafe, 8:30am. Marines, FMF Naval personnel, Veterans, spouses, family, friends & guests are welcome to an informal gathering, breakfast and a dose of Marine camaraderie and esprit de corps. Sea stories are encouraged (FB event). Questions: +1 406-363-4478, pa.hangarcafe@yahoo.com.

  • September 12th ~ 2nd Annual Sweat for Vets, All Star Nutrition, 275 N. Russell, Missoula 9am - 1pm. This event started eight years ago in Minnesota, and we’re thrilled to finally host it here with our All-Star community. All proceeds will benefit Xtreme Sports 4 Veterans, a local nonprofit that helps Veterans reconnect through community and action sports (Read more - FB event & TICKETS).

  • September 12th ~ Sanders County Fairgrounds: Cruising for Casey Weeks, Revving for a Reason Car Show, 9am registration, PUBLIC 1-4pm (FB event​ & Igniters - FB FLYER).

  • September 12th ~ Grizzly Football's Military Appreciation Game, 1pm (Griz Nation - this season's game themes are live on FB & online).

  • September 12 - May 15th ~ Announcing our 60th Anniversary Season! The Rep is proud to be the professional theatre-in-residence at the University of Montana since 1967.

    • 9/12 & 9/13 Educational Outreach Tour "HER-cules: The Twelve Trials & the Story I Told, by JM Christiansen" ZACC, 216 W Main St., Missoula (Read more - FB FLYER).

    • 11/11 The Christians by Lucas Hnath & MORE: Montana Repertory Theatre.

  • September 16 - 18th ~ GREAT FALLS: 2026 Montana Department of Commerce Governor’s Conference on Tourism. 

  • September 18th ~ POW/MIA Recognition Day & U.S. Air Force Birthday (1947).

  • September 19 - 20th ~ 2nd Annual Missoula Renaissance Festival, 10am - 6pm Saturday & 10am - 5pm Sunday (FB event). Don't miss jousting events featuring the Order of Epona at 11am and 3pm both days!

  • September 19th ~ Veterans on the Road Car Show! Josh & Miranda, Owners of American Classics Garage in Thompson Falls are giving back to Veterans through vehicle repairs & tires. 9/19 Sanders County Fair (FB FLYER).

  • September 20th ~ HELENA: NAMIWalk, Memorial Park. The Montana NAMIWalk is an annual fundraiser supporting NAMI Montana’s free mental health education, support groups, and advocacy efforts statewide (Participate in person or from anywhere in Montana - FB FLYER).

  • September 21st ~ Yom Kippur

  • September 24th ~ Montana K9 Safety, Lifelong Learning Center, 10am. Discount for Veterans! Pet First Aid, CPR, muzzling & restraints, bleeding and shock, choking, splinting, environmental emergencies, improvised transport, disaster response, AND MORE. LEARN TO SAVE YOUR DOG’S LIFE! ​​​​​Follow their Facebook events. Registration required: website. Questions: Montana K9 Safety 406-314-7024, info.montanak9safety@gmail.com

  • September 26th ~ LINCOLN: The "Shannon Spencer Memorial ATV Fun Run" Rodeo Grounds, 8am. Come join us for our 110-mile ATV Fun Run and Blind Bandit Contest (FB event) Questions: Kevin 406-461-9902, chasenracer@gmail.com​ or Chase 406-600-2254.

  • September 26 & 27th ~ Martell Benefit, 11am. Mud bog, Sand Drags and Tough Trucks to raise money to help the Martell’s while our fellow racer and friend Larry battles cancer. Mud & Auction on Saturday; Sand drags & Tough Trucks on Sunday (Read more - FB event).

  • September 27th ~ Gold Star Mother's Day

  • September 27th ~ "Walk with Us to Prevent Suicide" American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is hosting the Out of the Darkness (OOTD) Walk in Missoula (Five Valleys Walk, Ogren Park, 10am). It's more than just a walk — it’s a day of connection, hope, and healing - REGISTER (FB event).

  • September 27 - October 5th ~ Over There: In the Footsteps of the Doughboys. Learn how you can walk some of the most significant battlefields of WWI (Doughboy Foundation).

  • September 27th ~ Gold Star Mother's Day. "Here's What Gold Star Mother's Day Is All About" | Military.com

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  • October 3rd ~ The UM Homecoming Parade, 10am (Downtown Missoula along its historic route: South on Higgins Avenue, across the Beartracks Bridge and east on University Avenue to campus - Application).

  • October 3 & 4th ~ LIBBY: Veteran Stand Down (FB FLYER).

  • October 12th ~ Columbus Day

  • October 13th ~ U.S. Navy Birthday (1775).

  • October 14th ~ Cuban Missile Crisis Began (1962).

  • October 18 - 23rd ~ Big Sky Warrior Outreach 4th annual Purple Heart recipient's antelope hunt (Purple Heart recipient who is 70% or greater VA rated - FB PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FROM THE STATE OF MONTANA) BSWO will provide transportation, lodging, meals. Bryan and Kary Engle, owners of Meats of Montana-Pioneer Meats in Big Timber.

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

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

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

  • October 31st ~ Halloween

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  • November 1st ~ Daylight Savings Time Ends.

  • November 3rd ~ Election Day.

  • November 6th ~ USMC Veteran, Barbara Sim Music's Album “Sacred and Wild” releases!

  • November 7th ~ DAV 5K

  • November 10th ~ U.S. Marine Corps Birthday (1775).

  • November 11th ~ Veterans Day! Join us at the 100th Veterans Day Ceremony, Missoula County Court House, Doughboy Statue, 11am (11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month) ~ This ceremony has been going on since Nov. 11, 1926, when the Doughboy Statue was dedicated by members of the American Legion Post 27 and Auxiliary - EVERYONE IS WELCOME! Veterans are encouraged to wear their uniform, hat, or a shirt related to their branch of service. 

  • November 14th ~ LOLO: Every other year our D.A.R. Chapter hosts a Veteran’s Luncheon, Lolo Community Center. We host around 80 Veterans for this luncheon! Questions: Susan, Co-Chair 508-497-8888, stonehealthcenter@mac.com

  • November 26th ~ Thanksgiving Day.

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  • December 7th ~ Pearl Harbor Day (1941).

  • December 12th ~ Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (Legionnaires - win tickets).

  • December 12th ~ BILLINGS: Celebrate with VNN at our free Vet Connect Holiday Party for Veterans, service members, and families. Limited seats (FB event).

  • December 13th ~ National Guard Birthday (American Legion story).

  • December 15th ~ Bill of Rights Day!

  • December 16th ~ Battle of the Bulge (1944).

  • December 19th ~ National Wreaths Across America Day 2026! (Save the Date - FB FLYER).

  • December 20th ~ U.S. Space Force Birthday (2019).

  • December 25th ~ Christmas Day.

  • December 31st ~ NYE ANNOUNCEMENT: Indie folk favorites TopHouse are returning home to Montana for a special New Year's Eve run, with shows at The ELM on December 30 and The Wilma on December 31. Ring in 2027 with one of Montana's own (They also performed for the VSN's 2019 Heroes at Home BBQ & VSAP) - TICKETS.

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2027

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  • NOW ~ BSA 2027 Summer Camp Registration. According to Scouting Magazine, children ages 8 to 18 spend more than seven hours a day on electronic screens. We think we've got a solution (Also, 8/16-8/20 Leader Training: Woodbadge 2027 at the highly rated K- M Scout Ranch - FB event). Questions: Tim - VSN Leadership Team & Scouting Montana Council (Mullan Trail & NW District), muxchief@hotmail.com

  • NOW ~ The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Matching Funds Program online application portal (Closes on April 30, 2027). Questions: Kathy - Grants Coordinator 406-841-2792, kathy.bartlett@mt.gov. 

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  • January 1st ~ Announcing the 2027 Rose Parade marching bands (FB​) USMC West Coast Composite Band is one of them!

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  • April 15 - 17th ~ HELENA: Made in Montana Trade Show for Food and Gifts. Discover authentic MIM products, and a unique selling opportunity for member businesses (Incorporates a wholesale day as well as a public retail day - read more).

  • April 22nd ~ The Job Service 2027 Career Fair has been booked for April 22nd at Hilton Garden Inn. See more STATEWIDE Career Fairs!​ Questions: Job Service 406-728-7060, missoulajsc@mt.gov 

  • April 25 - May 1st ~ National Apprenticeship Week (NAW 2027).​​

  • April 30 - May 2nd ~ Mark your calendars now for the 2027 Annual Convention for Montana Council, Scouting America! Leaders, volunteers, and supporters from every corner of the state will gather for a weekend of inspiration, fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and well-earned celebration (Helena - FB event).

  • May 15th ~ 14th Annual Heroes at Home BBQ & 11th Annual VSAP at RMMMH, Fort Missoula! Learn more.

  • July 31st ~ Jack Saloon Car Show (FB).

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