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Montana State University will open its campus, classrooms, facilities and residence halls to prospective students and families on Friday, Nov. 1, at the next MSU Friday event. MSU Fridays are full-day programs offering in-depth previews of college life at MSU. They include information sessions and presentations about what the university has to offer, sample classes taught by MSU’s top professors, and campus tours including the residence halls and campus facilities, such as American Indian Hall and the newly opened Student Wellness Center. C...
On a beautiful fall morning, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks celebrated the acquisition of a 26-acre parcel at Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks on October 25. The public event included a special ribbon-cutting ceremony and several guest speakers, including Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. FWP Region 3 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Manager Linnaea Schroeer welcomed the crowd to the event and encouraged them to explore the new parcel. "All of Montana State Parks are truly special... Full story
For local youth interested in a way to help their community, the Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department offers a wonderful opportunity for 16 to 18-year-olds with the Junior Firefighter Program. According to Assistant Fire Chief Charles Eastty, the program was established in 2012 to allow local youth to learn what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter and how important volunteering is to the community. Eastty said the younger generation will lead communities in the not-so-distant future, and the...
With fall cleanup taking place locally, Republic Services will provide dumpsters for the City of Three Forks residents to dispose of yard waste. The dumpsters will be placed across from the rodeo grounds later this week and, due to Republic Services driver shortages, will remain on site until November 4. According to City officials, residents may only bring yard waste, including grass, leaves, and tree limbs. Those bringing tree limbs are being asked to cut them to four feet or shorter. Residents are being asked not to bring tires, appliances,...
The Bozeman Symphony invites children and families to an engaging American Sign Language Symphony Storytime with Percussion at the Bozeman Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 10:15 a.m. This interactive event is designed to immerse young audiences in music, instruments, and storytelling, with a special focus on how the deaf and hard of hearing experience music. Children will enjoy a storybook reading complemented by musical interludes played on percussion instruments. "We connect with many people in our community," said Cierra Wallace,...
Montana State University will host nearly 1,800 high school and middle school students from across the state Nov. 14-16 for the annual Montana FFA Ag Expo. The event includes leadership development workshops, education about career options with industry representatives, and tours of MSU research and academic facilities. Students will also compete in FFA activities, such as quiz bowls and livestock judging, which will be hosted both on campus and at the Gallatin County fairgrounds. The expo is the result of a partnership between the university,...
There will be plenty of chances for Halloween fun this year for local kids, with the Rebekah Lodge, Missouri Headwaters State Park, Three Forks FFA and Drama Clubs, and Three Forks Chamber all hosting upcoming events. The Rebekah Lodge's annual Halloween Party is scheduled for October 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 20 E. Date Street, across from the Fire Hall. For $5, attendees can get a hot dog, chips, a cookie, and a drink. Costume judging will occur at 7 p.m., and a balloon stomp is scheduled... Full story
A 26-acre parcel that was recently added to Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks will soon be open for public access. FWP is planning an event to celebrate the acquisition and the important habitat, cultural resources and expanded recreational opportunities it provides. The event will be Friday, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. beginning at the information plaza across from the park office. All are welcome to attend and explore the parcel, along with the rest of the park. The Montana State Parks...
As increasing food costs and other everyday expenses push more Montanans to local food banks for help, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching over $1.1 million to help raise $4 million during its annual fundraising campaign for food banks, including the Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks. A record 116 food banks statewide are participating this year in the "Help Those in Need" campaign, which originated in 2001. The campaign has raised about $52 million for Montana food banks in...
The Bozeman Symphony and Bozeman Symphonic Choir present Mozart’s epic Requiem, the first concert in the Choir Series for the 2024-25 season. This monumental work will be performed during the third weekend of November, offering audiences an unforgettable experience. The Requiem stands as one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s greatest and most profound compositions—a work that offers solace and explores the endurance of the human spirit. Its creation is steeped in mystery and intrigue, with legend suggesting that Mozart composed the Requiem while...
On the last Tuesday of each month, local readers are invited to the Three Forks Community Library to participate in the "Overbooked" Book Club. On Tuesday, October 29, at 6 p.m., the club will meet to discuss "Firekeepers Daughter" by Angeline Boulley, with copies available at the library circulation desk. According to Kelly Gesker, who oversees the book club and is also a member of the Library Board, "Overbooked" became a monthly activity in August 2021, with ten copies of "Where the Crawdad... Full story
September 2024 saw a slight pick-up in call volume for Three Forks Ambulance compared to August. It was a challenging month as we had over half our crew out for illness, surgery, or transitioning back to college after summer break, leaving us badly depleted on staffing. Our September calls included: • 8 transports to the hospital with 4 meeting paramedics en route to provide pain medications • 5 calls where AMR came from Bozeman to provide needed back-up because our volunteer crew were una...
Montana State University's College of Agriculture invites students, alumni, supporters and community members to its newly expanded Celebrate Ag event Nov. 4-9 in Bozeman. Celebrate Ag has been held for more than 20 years as a two-day fall event. This year, in coordination with the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station and MSU Extension, the events have expanded to a full week. Celebrate Ag will include agricultural equipment decorating the MSU campus; a chili feed on MSU's Malone Centennial...
Three Forks Parent Action Council (PAC) is hosting a meeting on Wednesday, October 9, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Library. PAC members provided the Voice with the following answers to questions about the new group. 1. Could you provide some background on the formation of the Parent Action Council? The PAC started after there was a strategic planning meeting last spring that was focused on improving the district as a whole. Stakeholders were invited to attend, ask questions, and make... Full story
The 34th annual Willow Creek Fireman's Breakfast is just around the corner, with the event scheduled for Sunday, October 13, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Fire Hall located at 107 Main Street. This year's breakfast, which costs $10 a plate, will include French toast, pancakes, sausage and ham from Daniel's Meats, scrambled eggs, coffee, and juice. It is dedicated to longtime Willow Creek Firefighter Darren Cline, who passed away in August. Raffle tickets for prizes are $1. In 1990, the Willow...
Novelist and journalist Carl Hiaasen will speak at Montana State University this fall as part of the MSU Library's annual Trout and Salmonid Lecture Series. Hiaasen will present "The Loveliest Disease: Angling as a Therapeutic Pastime" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, in the Strand Union Building Ballrooms. A reception will follow. The lecture is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and registering ahead of time is advised. Register online at montana.edu/calendar/events/49871 or by...
A unique event next week in Gallatin County will allow area residents to have items fixed while preventing them from ending up at the Logan Landfill. Gallatin County Solid Waste Management is hosting a Fix-It Repair Clinic on Friday, October 11, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Belgrade Community Library at 106 N. Broadway. According to Logan Landfill Recycling and Outreach Educator Patty Howard, the first fix-it clinic was in 2016, and while there have been some ebbs and flows due to Covid, it started to pick up steam again last year and was a ver... Full story
It will be a busy evening downtown on Thursday, October 3. The fifth-annual Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and the first night of the annual Three Forks United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale starts with a "Moonlight Madness Sale" from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participating businesses in the Fall Walk in 2024 include Legacy Trading, Remuda Coffee, Plaza Bar, Roots Hair Studio, Gallatin Valley Vision, Be Lazy Quilting, Beyond Beauty, V42 Fitness, The Studio...
What: Tomorrow, Whole Foods Market is hosting a “Stuff the Van” event benefiting HRDC as part of their national Nourishing Our Neighborhoods initiative. They have collected a variety of donated pantry items to help restock our shelves at the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. During the event, Whole Food team members will stuff the van to the brim to help support our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity. When: Tuesday, October 8th from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Where: Whole Foods Market, 2905 West Main Street, Bozeman Contacts: Lauren Tal... Full story
The popular Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk is set to take place next week. The fifth annual event is scheduled for Thursday, October 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. In 2024, participating businesses include Legacy Trading, Remuda Coffee, Plaza Bar, Roots Hair Studio, Gallatin Valley Vision, Be Lazy Quilting, Beyond Beauty, V42 Fitness, The Studio Gallery, Glacier Kettle Korn, Sacajawea Hotel, Iron Horse Café & Pie Shop, Three Forks Floral, Rusty Bucket Antiques, Town Club, Stageline Pizza,... Full story
Later this week, volunteers with the Three Forks United Methodist Church will begin accepting donations for the annual Fall Rummage Sale that will take place October 3 to 5. Drop-off times for the sale are Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, October 1, from 9 a.m. to noon or until space runs out. Organizers are accepting clean, working, and useable items. Those donating are asked to avoid bringing electronics,...
It's Homecoming Week in Three Forks. With a theme of "Party Time," the annual Three Forks Homecoming parade is scheduled for Friday, September 20, at 2:45 p.m. The Wolves Volleyball team will host their annual Homecoming match on Thursday, September 19, against visiting Jefferson High School (Boulder). Action will begin at 4 p.m. with the freshmen team and will be followed by junior varsity and varsity. The 3-0 Three Forks High School Football team will host Anaconda during Homecoming in a game... Full story
The Big Sky Wind Drinkers are hosting the 47th annual John Colter Run on Saturday, September 21, at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. The 7.5-mile trail race, scheduled for 9 a.m., will allow area residents to retrace John Colter's infamous escape from the Blackfoot Indians over 200 years ago. Online registration is available at https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/ThreeForks/JohnColterRun. The cost is $55, with most of the proceeds donated directly to Missouri Headwaters State Park....
Montana taxpayers can decide to pay their state taxes directly to the school district of their choice rather than sending them to the state. The program allows residents to make a cash donation to their local public schools and individuals or companies can contribute up to $200,000 per year for educational programs. Married taxpayers filing jointly may take a tax credit of up to $400,000 for each tax credit, according to the Montana Department of Revenue. The state sets an annual cap on the... Full story
Not only will the second annual Magpie Renaissance Faire at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks be a great family-friendly event, but it will also be for a worthwhile cause. The event hosted by the Magpie Foundation is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15, from 10 a.m. to sunset at the Gallatin River Overlook Picnic Area. The ticket prices for the Magpie Renaissance Faire are $20 for adults and $10 for children eight to 17. Admission is free for... Full story
