Community events
Ninemile Ranger District to Host Community Meeting on May 17
The Ninemile Ranger District will host a community meeting on May 17 from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 8 p.m. at the Ninemile Community Center to outline the objectives and timeline of the Soldier Butler fuels reduction project as well as provide information on other project work the Ninemile district has planned over the next several months.
“The meeting is primarily an opportunity for us to outline the intent, objectives and estimated timeline of the Soldier Butler project but it’s also a chance for us to highlight some of the other things we having going on this spring, summer, fall on the district,” said Ninemile District Ranger Erin Phelps.
“This is a great opportunity for residents and others to learn about some of the other work we have planned, such as the ongoing Ninemile Creek restoration work, prescribed burning activities, recreation events, etc. And in general, this is a great chance for us to meet our community and have some important discussions with them and answer questions they might have related to the work we do on the Ninemile District.”
The Ninemile Community Center is located on Ninemile Road and is approximately 6 miles northwest of the Ninemile Ranger District office.
For details on the meeting please contact the Ninemile District office at (406) 626-5201
LIBRARY HOSTS MONTANA WRITER
The Mineral County Library in Superior, will host Montana author Russell Rowland on Friday, May 27 at 4 p.m. to discuss his new book “Fifty-Six Counties-A Montana Journey.”
KATHIE BARKER FUNDRAISER
There will be a spaghetti feed and auction fundraiser for Superior resident, Kathie Barker on May 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Old School in Superior. Kathie is a cook for the Superior Senior Center and has been diagnosed with cancer.
FARMERS’ MARKET
Alberton Community Farmers’ Market will be held on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Community Center parking lot from May 14 until Sept. 10. Vendor tables are free. Contact: KavitainMontana@gmail.com.
MEMORIAL DAY FLEA MARKET
The 40th Annual Memorial Day Flea Market in St. Regis, May 28, 29, 30 in the Community Park. Daylight to Dark. “Montana’s Largest”.
GRADUATIONS
Mineral County high school graduations:
Alberton, May 29 at 2 p.m.
Superior, May 22 at 2 p.m.
St. Regis, June 1 at 6 p.m.
RSVP PIG ROAST
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) will be holding a special pig roast lunch and ceremony for Mineral County Vets on Armed Forces Day, May 21. Lunch begins at 1 p.m. at Superior High School. This event is free and open to the public. Vets and their guests are encouraged to RSVP to Mary Jo Berry at 822-2213.
WOMEN’S HUNTER EDUCATION
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is offering hunter education for adult women May 24-June 2. Register at fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter
HEALTH FAIR
Mineral County Hospital is hosting a Health Fair on Saturday, May 21 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Superior Elementary School Gym
WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS
The Ninemile Workgroup will be holding wildlife workshops at the Alberton Senior Center in May. Learn about bees, animal calls, and birdwatching. Information at ninemilewildlife.org.
VA ASSISTANCE
Monday’s 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mineral Community Hospital parking lot.
Help with health care system: May 23, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mineral Community Hospital
—Compiled by Kathleen Woodford, Mineral Independent
Do you have a community event, or story idea? Please send them to: Kathy Woodford, Mineral Independent at mireporter@vp-mi.com or mail to: PO Box 667, Plains, MT 59859 or call (406) 826-3402.