Civic Engagement Beyond The Polls: How To Make Government Listen Workshop
2025-01-21 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Denver) | Townsend Schools Community Room
Audrey Walleser Martin will present a civic engagement workshop on January 21, 2025, at the Broadwater County School Community Room.
We will discuss
– How do you engage your government as the Montana Legalure is now in session? Processes, testimony, bill tracking decorum, etc
– We will talk about county and local issues engagement, attending meetings, decorum, how to testify, signing up for updates
– How to engage national elected representatives? When and for what reason?
– And a host of other related topics
This is a free nonpartisan workshop. We will discuss the processes, not the issues themselves.
Bio: Audrey is a Montanan who grew up in the Mission Valley. She has held several positions on Capitol Hill and in Montana politics. She has worked on over 100+ campaigns, from local to presidential races. She has spent time in the Montana Legislature during the last 14 sessions, ranging from staff to citizen lobbyist.
Her career in public service spans over 26 years. In 2021, she earned the Award of Excellence in Service to the State of Montana from Governor Greg Gianforte for her work during the COVID pandemic.
Upon leaving public service in 2023, she now serves as a government analyst, where she made recommendations to government entities at all levels on disaster and emergency services issues and natural resources policy.
She is passionate about building the public’s understanding of government and educating people on how to get involved with issues that matter to them and the best ways to be successful with their issues and causes.
Contact Audrey Walleser Martin at:
Political Strategy Institute
PO Box 241 – Townsend, MT 59644
406-281-3533 – office
email: alwalleser@yahoo.com

2025 Montana Farmer's Union - Rural Mental Health Workshop
2025-01-22 12:00 - 14:30 | Townsend Schools Community Room
Montana Farmer’s Union
And
Old Baldy Adult Education

When: Wednesday, January 22nd 12:15pm- 2:30pm
Where: Library Community Room, Townsend
Schools 201 S Spruce, Townsend MT 59644
What: This will be a virtual satellite training concurrent with the in-person event in Great Falls. Rural mental health care is critically important. Being trained to recognize the sign so mental health struggles in our friends and family members can save a life.
QPR is a suicide prevention training for participants to be able to recognize the warning signs of suicide and question, persuade and refer people at reis for suicide. Help save lives, reduce suicidal behaviors, empower individuals to reach out and help someone in need.
Lunch provided! RSVP required by Monday, Jan 20th to Samantha Ferrat, MFU Membership Ambassador call/text/email 406.949.0869 sferrat@montanafarmersunion.com

Sheriff's Office Mill Levy Meeting - Winston Fire Hall
2025-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Winston File Hall
I will be having several meetings regarding the continuation of the Sheriff’s Office Mill Levy.
These meetings will be:
* January 22nd at the Winston Fire Hall
* January 28th at the Townsend Community Room
* January 30th at the Headwaters Livestock Auction
These meetings will begin at 6:00 pm.
I would love to have as many people at these meeting to discuss what we are wanting to do this spring.
If anyone has any questions please reach out to me.
Nick Rauser
Broadwater County Sheriff
519 Broadway
Townsend, MT 59644
Phone: 406.266.9265
Email: nrauser@co.broadwater.mt.us

2025 Stoke Cooking Class
2025-01-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Stoke
Cooking Class
January 23, 2025

2025 Radersburg Ramble
2025-01-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Historic Radersburg School
Welcome to the First Radersburg Ramble
A 5K and 10K Race at Radersburg

This race will feature two distances – 10K (6.2 miles) and 5K (3.1 miles), beginning at 10am and 10:30am respectively.
RACE ROUTE: The start and end of both races will be in front of the Historic Radersburg School, at the intersection of Brown Street and Crow Creek Road. The 5K course goes straight out Crow Creek Road and turns around approximately 250 meters before the first cattle guard. The 10K course also goes straight out Crow Creek Road and turns around approximately 150 meters past Mud Springs Road. Each race will begin by the ringing of school bell.
SWAG: Race packet pick up will be between 9-10:30am on race day, January 25, 2025. Custom winter beanies, race number and other items will be in your bag.
RACE ROUTE details: Radersburg Ramble Race Routes
POST-RACE CHILI FEED: Included with every paid race registration. Additional tickets can be purchased through registration or the day of the race (while supplies last).
To register or for just more information visit our website at: https://radersburgramble.org/

Sheriff's Office Mill Levy Meeting - Townsend Community Room
2025-01-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Townsend Schools Community Room

American Cross Blood Drive
2025-01-29 10:30 - 16:30 | Broadwater High School
Help Save A Life
The blood donation process from the time you arrive until the time you leave takes about an hour. The donation itself is only about 8-10 minutes on average.

2025 Stoke Cooking Class
2025-01-30 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Stoke
Cooking Class
January 30, 2025

Sheriff's Office Mill Levy Meeting - Headwaters Livestock Auction
2025-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Headwaters Livestock, MT, United States

Broadwater County Lions Perch Derby
2025-02-01 07:00 - 14:00, 2025-02-02 08:30 - 13:30 | Silos KOA

2025 Four Chaplains Ceremony
2025-02-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Trailhead Church

2025 Stoke Cooking Class
2025-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Stoke
Cooking Class
February 6, 2025

2025 Stoke Cooking Class
2025-02-13 16:00 - 18:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Stoke
Cooking Class
February 13, 2025

2025 - 4th Annual STOKE Valentines Day Fundraiser
2025-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States

Family Valentines Spaghetti Dinner
2025-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Broadwater County Fairgrounds

American Cross Blood Drive
2025-02-19 12:00 - 17:30 | United Methodist Church

Dinner with Chef Heather Hatwan at The Lodge of Townsend on February 22, 2025
2025-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States
Big Sky Culinary Classes & The Lodge of Townsend are pairing up once again, to initiate an elevated, fine dining experience IN Townsend!
We all know there is a need and desire for a different fare, a high quality food establishment that we can enjoy without having to drive to another town, here in Townsend.
Together we are collaborating to create a restaurant type environment that feels, looks, tastes and exemplifies the styles we drive miles to experience.
Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann believe bringing to Townsend what we (and your expressed interest) ourselves would like to enjoy & would benefit the community immensely. Our idea is to have 3 course dinners, 4 times a year with a full kitchen staff and wait staff. This concept would be a “Reservation Only” dinner to help us prepare efficiently to provide you with the service and meal you deserve. The menus will be carefully curated using the freshest of local ingredients including vegetables, grains and meats.
Chef Heather’s Prix Fixe menu will be available for you to view online on the Big Sky Culinary Classes website https://www.bigskyculinaryclasses.com/ 2 weeks in advance to each dinner. The deadline for Dinner #4 reservations is February 15, 2025. Reservations can be made a few different ways; By calling Heather @ 303-406-1501, emailing through the BSCC website portal or simply emailing bigskyculinaryclasses@gmail.com.
Our 4th dinner will be held on February 22, 2025 at The Lodge with 2 seatings, reservation only. Our 1st seating will be promptly at 6 pm, the 2nd seating at 6:45 pm no later than 7 pm. We will have menus for you to review what you will be served that evening but there will be no “ordering” per se.
The Lodge has no liquor license, therefore you are invited to bring your own alcohol, wine or beer, maybe a nice whiskey or scotch to enjoy during your meals. We will provide water and coffee, cream and sugar, wine and bottle openers etc…
The price per person, for our 4th dinner, is $55 for the Lobster Dinner. If you make a reservation for 2 people the price will reduce to $50/person, $100 for both (limited to 2 people). We will also offer incentives for you if you make reservations for all 4 of the dinners we are offering. The menu will highlight seafood.
Chef Heather and her team are very excited about this new opportunity with you and look forward to starting something great that we all have been wanting for a long time here in Townsend! No pizza, (maybe an elevated flatbread) no bar food (but food “above the bar”), a sophisticated environment with professionally trained staff! Help us make this experience something we can continue to look forward to.
We’d love to see familiar faces and not so familiar faces! So if you know friends, family or coworkers of yours that are not on this email list, please feel free to forward & share this email and information with anyone you think would appreciate this dinner and experience.
We look forward to serving you!
Chef Heather Hatwan & Tina Homann

2025 Ag Appreciation Dinner
2025-03-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Watson’s Event Center

STOKE Jewelry Making Class
2025-03-06 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-13 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-27 16:00 - 17:30 | United Methodist Church

American Red Cross Blood Drive
2025-03-07 11:30 - 16:30 | American Legion Club

Wine Tasting Event
2025-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | The Betsy

2025 Broadwater Education Foundation - Trivia Night
2025-03-13 17:30 - 21:00

Cancelled: Broadwater Community Theater St. Patty's Fun Raiser
2025-03-15 17:30 - 20:00 | The Lodge of Townsend, 131 S Spruce St, Townsend, MT, 59644, United States

2025 American Legion Chilli Cookoff
2025-03-22 17:00 - 20:00 | American Legion Club
American Legion Post 42
Chili Cookoff

The American Legion Post 42 is hosting a chili cookoff on March 22.
Tasting is $5.00 / person.
If you are proud of your chili, enter it in the Chili Cookoff!
For mor information or to enter your chili, Contact Mark Boaz at 805-550-2184.

2025 Broadwater County Connect
2025-03-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Fairgrounds 4H Building
Broadwater Connect: Meet Your Community Night
Meet. Engage. Make a Difference.
Are you looking for ways to get involved in your community? Want to connect with local organizations making a difference? Mark your calendar for Broadwater Connect: Meet Your Community Night on March 25—an evening dedicated to bringing Broadwater County together for networking, support, and civic engagement. Explore this event at https://www.broadwatercountyconnect.com/
Hosted by participants in the Big Sky, Big Leadership program, this free event is designed to help residents meet and engage with local civic organizations, nonprofit groups, and community leaders. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, supporting a cause, or simply learning more about the work happening in our community, this is a great opportunity to explore ways to make a difference.
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 25
📍 Location: 4-H Building, Broadwater County Fairgrounds
🕕 Doors Open: 6:00 PM | Event Starts: 6:30 PM
🥤 Light refreshments will be served
https://www.broadwatercountyconnect.com

Why Attend?
✔ Meet representatives from local organizations working to strengthen Broadwater County.
✔ Engage in conversations about community needs and how you can be part of the solution.
✔ Make a difference by offering your time, talent, or financial support to causes that matter.
Join us as we build connections and strengthen our community—together!
Rebecca Piersol-Connors
406-548-1000

2025 Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
2025-04-01 08:00 - 17:00
Lions Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 19, 2025
Heritage Park
10:00am Sharp
For Ages 0-12 Years Old
