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Winter Storm Warning URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 MTZ008-070100- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ Beaverhead- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, and Wise River 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY BELOW 7000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 7000 feet, but also for the Big Hole Valley, heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of mostly 10 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in the mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 7000 feet, but also for the Monida Pass area, snow expected to develop this morning. Total snow accumulations of mostly 3 to 7 inches, except 1 to 3 inches in the Dillon area. * WHERE...Beaverhead. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. There will also be increased avalanche danger for backcountry recreation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will decrease somewhat this afternoon, possibly allowing it to partially melt on lower elevation roadways, then refreeze this evening. Snowfall will increase again overnight, creating a greater icing hazard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel over mountain passes, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Winter Weather Advisory URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 MTZ008-070100- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ Beaverhead- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, and Wise River 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY BELOW 7000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 7000 feet, but also for the Big Hole Valley, heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of mostly 10 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in the mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 7000 feet, but also for the Monida Pass area, snow expected to develop this morning. Total snow accumulations of mostly 3 to 7 inches, except 1 to 3 inches in the Dillon area. * WHERE...Beaverhead. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. There will also be increased avalanche danger for backcountry recreation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will decrease somewhat this afternoon, possibly allowing it to partially melt on lower elevation roadways, then refreeze this evening. Snowfall will increase again overnight, creating a greater icing hazard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel over mountain passes, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Article from our friends at The Big Hole Breezes, also Southwestern Montana News will be covering this event with some great Video and Photos.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 347 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020 MTZ008-012-015-050-053-054-052300- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0003.200206T0000Z-200207T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0012.200206T0000Z-200207T1500Z/ Beaverhead-Cascade-Madison-Judith Basin-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Kings Hill Pass, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Raynesford, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, and White Sulphur Springs 347 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches at lower elevations, except 12 to 24 inches at higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Increased avalanche danger is possible across steep mountain terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Monida pass was closed on 02/03/2020 at 12:01 am, when they placed the barrier across the Barretts exit and would only allow local traffic through. Traffic past Lima was completely shut down, as no one was allowed on the roads heading south. They reopened Monida pass at 10:25 am Monday morning, which created nearly a ten and a half hour time frame where most travelers were stuck in or around the Dillon area. While this creates a great deal of stress for travelers and professionals who use the highways to transport goods and services, could this same issue open up a window of opportunity for the local Dillon businesses? Taking a short trip out to the Gateway Travel Plaza, one could see cars backed up on the side roads, as well as semis pulled over on I-15. What if local businesses could open for these travelers who are stranded. Many restaurants and small coffee shops in Dillon have set hours, but if some of these smaller eateries were able open their business doors after hours and make the experience of being stranded in Dillon a little less stressful on those travelers, what possibilities would this open for the Dillon economy. They could show the hospitality of our town to people who otherwise may have never stopped. One of the many issues our small town faces is how do we entice the 66,000 people a month travelling I-15 to stop in Dillon. With the recent Monida pass closures, opening up our town and helping those travelers out could be one way to leave a lasting impression on those that might have otherwise passed us by. Some people have offered Lyft services during Labor Day and also New Years Eve, but could they also offer these services to those who are parked in lots outside of town, offering rides to local restaurants, coffee shops or just a place to get warm and shop while waiting on the pass to open. Dillon is looking at ways to bring more people into town and most suggestions have relied heavily on areas that do not interest the average traveler or that take them outside of Dillon. Downtown Dillon is a diamond in the rough; many people fail to see the potential Dillon has to offer. We have stores with the greatest grilled cheese sandwiches in Montana ( Muffaletta's ) , signed memorabilia from Val Kilmer to Alice Cooper (Emporium 406) , along with many great local artist shops and hangouts. We have The Patagonia Outlet that brings people from all over the world to small town Dillon, USA. The history in our buildings alone could entertain a person. Dillon just needs a way to attract those passerby cars to see us as more than small place to get gas and get back on the road. By taking just a little extra time out of our day, we could come up with ways to help those stranded while showing off our town. If you are a business owner or just a concerned citizen that has suggestions for our town, we at Southwestern Montana News encourage you to attend one of the Chambers Convention Visitor Bureau meetings, or come to Coffee Club every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Sweetwater Coffee. Dillon is an amazing place with a lot of great things happening, if you have business ideas or ways to improve on things, make your voice heard. Otherwise the economy here will always stay the same, and growth will be far from our reach.

BEAVERHEAD CTY 911: Interstate 15 closed at Monida Pass due to high wind, blowing snow, drifting and poor visibility.

If you wanna get out of the house but don't want to be fighting the wind, the winter farmers market is going on today, from 10 to 2 pm at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds. Located inside the 4-H building, the market has about fourteen vendors on hand. Offering everything from handmade items, baked goods, to slime they have something you are looking for.

Going on today at The Patagonia Outlet in Dillon, three experts will be giving talks on snow pack and ways to help sustain the water they produce. The three experts are Dr. Rebekah Levine, a professor in the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Montana Western, along with Sean Claffey (previously with BLM) and Nathan Korb from The Nature Conservancy. Know Your Snow is part of the Snowpack Fest which is going on all weekend. Snowpack fest as described by their website is as follows : SnowPack Fest is an event celebrating winter and to bring awareness to the diminishing snowpack/water availability in the West due to a changing climate, and the impacts to winter tourism, agriculture, retail, fishing, guiding, and late-season streamflows in MT. SnowPack Fest will consist of a Winter Film Festival on Friday, Know You Snow Science talks on Saturday morning at the Patagonia Outlet, Ski/Soak at Maverick Mountain/Elkhorn Hot Springs, and Après Party at Elkhorn Lodge on Saturday, in tandem with an Intro to Avalanches Course being offered by Alex Dunn/Pioneer Mountain Education Foundation, Wed, Jan. 29th – Sat, Feb. 1st . We hope you join us Jan 31st/Feb 1st, 2020 for 2-days of celebrating the importance of our snowpack to our livelihoods and future.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 212 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 MTZ008-015-055-011200- /O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0002.200202T0700Z-200203T1300Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 212 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches at lower elevations and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains, are possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

This weekend the University of Montana Western is offering a three night production in The Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series "He Said and She Said". Each night consists of three performances: Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" presented by a different person each of the three nights, Ray Lewis' "52 Cards" presented by Brandon Hunter, and "He Said and She Said," a play in one act by Alice Gerstenberg. Thursday night's performance showcased the talent in UM Western's campus halls. The first performance, "The Raven", presented by Paul Helfrich, set the night's tone with a beautifully eerie reading of the famous poem. Although the words are familiar to most, the emotional tole of Helfrich's performance captivated the audience. With creepy lighting and background sounds, you couldn't help but feel the poem come alive before your eyes. The second performance, "52 Cards", provided a more modern outlook on the world. Brandon Hunter portrayed the inner turmoil of a teenage boy perfectly. With each line, he delved deeper into the emotional struggle of today's world. This reading provided a poignant simplicity to Ray Lewis' story. These two performances accounted for roughly thirty minutes well spent. After a ten minute intermission, "He Said and She Said" took the stage. This half hour play was comically enchanting. It had an "I Love Lucy" toned down vibe, but packed with the same amount of entertainment value. Ryanne Hostetter's performance had the audience chuckling throughout the web of accusations. The four actors illustrated the rapid fire pace of gossip and the triumph of overcoming such simple mindedness. With director Cole Irwin at the helm of this charming piece of art, you could feel the fresh outlook from this play set in 1910s suburban America. There is so much untapped potential in southwestern Montana, and it was a joy to watch our small town's talent at work. For a mere $10 admission fee, you can't go wrong! P. S. The only frustrating part of the night was finding where this night of performances was held. If you have a problem finding the play, it is is located in the small auditorium (Main Hall 314). Use the Beier Auditorium door go to the third floor and take a right.

Weekend rundown for Friday, January 31st, through Sunday, February 2nd.  Friday January 31st Breakfast at Tendoy at Tendoy Fine Arts , 7 :30 am to 8:30 am He Said and She Said at University of Montana Western , Evening shows start at 7:30 pm, with matinee dates and times to be announced. Individual tickets will range from $5-$15 and will be sold at the door. Montana Western students are admitted free of charge. Snowpack Fest offers many activities over the weekend. "Save the date! 1st Annual SnowPack Fest will be held over Jan 31st/Feb 1st, 2020. Winter/Snowports related film-festival Friday night, short science focused talks on Saturday 9AM at Patagonia Outlet Dillon , and ski/shred day at Maverick Mountain with Live Music/Apres Party and soak at Elkhorn ! Intro to Avalanche Class will be offered concurrently by PMEF" Snowpack Fest Winter Film Festival Winter Film Festival: 7pm ( UMWestern STC , Doors open @6pm) • Hand-selected list of Winter/Snowsports/Climate related films: Ode to Muir by Teton Gravity Research, End of Snow by Day’s End Productions, and The Lost Winter: Vice Sports Climate Change Special • Interspersed between films: Q&A on Climate Impacts to Winter/Snowsports/Water Resources/Sustainability/Resiliency, etc. Dillon Community Ice Cream Social by Be the Change 406 from 7 pm to 8 pm at Parkview Elementary Cafeteria. Be the Change 406 is inviting all community members to come and enjoy some ice cream and meet the youth members. The members are looking forward to introducing themselves and letting the community know about the projects they have been working on. For more information, call Andrea Schurg at 307-438-1727. Tanner Laws Live Music starts at 6 pm at the Beaverhead Brewing Company . Dalton Lemburg Live at Jackson Hotsprings Lodge music will start at 8pm and run tell 11 pm. Saturday February 1st Farmers Winter Market from 10 am to 2 pm inside the 4-H Building at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds. The Dillon Farmers Market features hand made and homegrown items up for sale. Science Saturday Know Your Snow!! 8:30 am to 11 am. Mark your calendars! Come to the store for a morning speaker series about science, water management, and resiliency. Three experts will be giving presentations, including Dr. Rebekah Levine, a professor in the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Montana Western, along with Sean Claffey (previously with BLM) and Nathan Korb from The Nature Conservancy. We will have breakfast treats available, including pastries made with Patagonia Provisions  breakfast grains by our local Sweetwater Coffee. This event is free and open to the public! Hosted By Patagonia Outlet Snowpack Fest Ski/Soak at Maverick Mountain and Elkhorn Hotsprings 10 am to 8pm Ski at Maverick , Soak at Elkhorn Hot Springs • After the Science Saturday AM talks at Patagonia Outlet, come on up to Maverick • Meet and Greet in Tavern; Beers and Music − 4pm • Soak at Elkhorn Hot Springs • Apres Party at Elkhorn Lodge - 6pm, $1 off beers, Live Music, and 50/50 raffle! Live Music Featuring Emma Cunneen Music starts at 3:30 pm Emma Cunneen is an local acoustic folk artist and singer with Juniper Creek from Butte, MT. FFA Alumni Dinner & Auction 6pm to 8 pm. For more information, see flyer at bottom of page. Sunday February 2nd SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!!!!! Superbowl Sunday Party Hosted by Hbar J Saloon and Cafe 11 am to 9 pm "Fleecer Mountain Nachos," buckets of beer and appetizer platters on special. Macs Wild Game Super Bowl party 2 pm to 8:30 pm Hosted by Macs Last Cast described as, "It's going to be a great game and a great time! " follow link for more information. Super Bowl Party at the Peat Starts at 2 pm. Come watch the game with us at the living room at The Peat ! Beer and Drink Specials, Appetizer Pot Luck, and Lobster Dinner Special Tap House Super Bowl Party Starts at 2 pm. Bar Pong, Cards Against Humanity, and more. Free wings while they last! Many specials on beer, and $20 bottomless Mimosas. Thank you for reading our weekend rundown! We try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. If you are curious about an event and it is highlighted, just click on it, and you will be directed to another page with more information on that event. If you would like to see your business as a sponsor of the Weekend Rundown, call us at (406) 660-7041.

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Suicide Prevention Training is a free course offered by Jerry Girard, the director of student counseling at the University of Montana Western. The hour and a half class teaches the basic fundamentals of identifying when a person is in crisis and how to react to the situation. Montana is ranked number one in the nation among suicide deaths. In QPR training, participants learn that suicide is preventable, mental illness is treatable, and ways to spot the signs a person in crisis may give off, and how to react. After completion of the class, participants receive a QPR certification. Learning the facts and history is of utmost importance when it comes to mental health awareness. Beginning in 2008 with the economic downturn, suicide rates began to climb and have shown no signs of slowing down. 47,000 suicides accounted for the deaths in 2017. Seventy-five percent of suicide attempts are female. However, the survival rate of suicides favor women, who tend to take more passive methods, such as pill overdose, the most common form of suicide. The male suicide population encompasses more fatalities, with a 75% success rate due to suicide methods being more active in ways such as firearm (51%) or hanging. A person contemplating suicide will act on that impulse in three to ten days in most cases. To help with this epidemic, a national crisis hotline is available at 1-800-273-8255 or you can text 741741. The federal government has been working to establish a 988 line, similar to 911, but primarily for suicide cases. If you missed this QPR training and would like to attend one, Jerry will host another session on Saturday February 1st at the Twin Bridges school in the Montana Room starting at 2 PM.

The Beaverhead Resource Assistance Center (RAC) will be partnering with Action, Inc. at the Dillon office , on Wednesday, January 29th, from 10 am to 3 pm, to accept and assist with Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications. Eligibility criteria include verification of all gross income received by current household members six months prior to the application date, a copy of your bank statement, and a copy of your most recent heating fuel bill. A household is categorically eligible if all members are receiving SNAP, TNAF, and/or SSI. If you have question, please call Action, Inc. at (800) 382-1325.

Thursday, January 30th, the Patagonia Outlet will host a Leave No Trace workshop from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Colleen Peterson, a local leave no trace trainer will teach LNT's seven principals, guiding outdoor users to lessen their impact and help sustain healthy and vibrant lands. Patagonia will also be serving snacks and beer from Patagonia Provisions for you to enjoy. The event is free to the public.

The Convention Visitor Bureau is hosting a meeting today from 9 am to 2 pm in the Bank of Commerce. Discussions involving how to detour passing by tourist into the town of Dillon, and how to draw people to the local businesses are the main topic. Project leads Ryan Brosseau and Mandy Schilling, along with Arcadea Scott from the Billings Gazette will be listening to concerns and going over ideas on ways to bring more awareness to downtown Dillon and what it has to offer. There is still time for local business owners or those with ideas to stop by and voice their concerns and ideas.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 226 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020 MTZ008-015-055-261200- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0010.200126T1900Z-200127T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 226 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches at lower elevations, and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From Noon Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roadways could be snow covered and slippery at times. Wet roadways are likely to freeze over and become icy Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Firefighters responded tonight to Pioneer Care and Rehab, on a call of smoke coming from the laundry room. After a thorough search they found no signs of fire and returned back to the station.

56-year old Harry Lee Montgomery, or "Sonny" as he goes by, was last seen at the Exxon gas station in Lima, Montana, on January 11th. His white Chevy Blazer was found abandoned the following day, three miles south of Dillon on I-15. Montgomery's three dogs were inside the vehicle, and were later taken to the Humane Society of Beaverhead County. Montgomery is 5'10' tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. According to his family, Montgomery suffers from mental episodes, and is without proper medication. If you have any information on his whereabouts, you are asked to call Deputy Eric Bowman with the Beaverhead County Sheriff's office @ 406-683-3700.

Weekend rundown for Friday, January 24th, through Sunday, January 26th.  Friday the 24th Tai Chi Classes at the Elks Lodge , 9:30am to 10:20am Montana Exit Live at Ruby Valley Brew event starts at 6pm and runs until 8pm  Winter Semi Formal Hosted by Montana Western Residence Life. Join them for poker, dancing, and more. Tickets are on sale at Residence Life for $5/person and $7 /couple. Cash only. Saturday the 25th Trapper Education Class Hosted by the Montana Trappers Association starts at 8:30am and will run tell 4 pm. Tickets can be purchased by the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. From the FWP website: A trapper education class is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Butte Area Office (1820 Meadowlark Lane). The class is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. An adult must accompany youth under 12 years of age. Pre-registration is required by contacting Vanna Boccadori at 406-494-2082. The class will be held from 8:30am to 4:00pm with an hour break for lunch. Topics will include trapping equipment, trap setting, ethics, rules and regulations, furbearer identification, and fur handling. The class is sponsored by the Montana Trappers Association and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Class participants will receive a certificate of completion, the Montana Trappers Association trapping handbook, and other informational material. However, please be aware this class does not certify participants for Montana’s wolf trapping season. All would-be wolf trappers needed to have completed a formal wolf trapping certification class held in the fall. For more information contact Vanna Boccadori at 406-494-2082 or Fran Buell with the Montana Trappers Association at info@montanatrappers.org. 2020 Chinese New Year Parade Starts at 3pm will run to about 5pm in Butte. The Mai Wah Society will once again host Butte America’s annual Chinese New Year Parade, which has been described as the shortest, loudest, and (sometimes) coldest parade in Montana. Celebrating the “Year of the Rat,” the parade will be held on Saturday, January 25. It will start at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse (155 West Granite, Butte) at 3:00 p.m. Following opening remarks, the parade will head east on Granite Street with the dragon stopping along the route to bless business sponsors. Those in attendance are encouraged to follow the dragon and become part of the procession. Chris Fisk and the Butte High History Club will serve as dragon dancers again this year. Following the parade, a reception with refreshments at the Mai Wah Museum (17 West Mercury St). Earlier in the day, the Imagine Butte Resource Center (68 West Park St.) will host an event where youth can make their own noisemakers to use during the parade. The session will go from noon until 2pm. For more information, call the IBRC at (406) 299-3389.   Date Night Youth Fundraiser , hosted by the Dillon Vineyard Church , starts at 5:30pm. Enjoy a night out with your significant other while they take care of the details - dance lessons, live music, Italian Dinner, and more. Golden Bar's Grand Opening Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Golden Bar! The event starts at 7pm, with live music by Montana country artist Levi Blom at 9pm! Food and drink specials! Check out the new Upstairs Bar and bring your dancin' shoes! Thank you Dillon for all your support in the start of our new business! The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship starts at 12pm and runs until 3pm. Meet at the old BCHS gym. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of completion for the 2020 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. If you are just wanting to hang around town this weekend stop in to one of the many stores Dillon has. Emporium 406 , one of Dillon's newest stores, is getting new merchandise almost weekly. If nothing else the memorabilia they have for sale is worth the visit, covering everything from Alice Cooper to Val Kilmer. A word of note, the DAHA ice rink is closed due to the warm weather. Maverick Mountain will be open over the weekend, with 1/2 inch of new snow overnight. Thank you for reading our weekend rundown, we try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. If you are curious about an event and it is highlighted just click on it, you will be directed to another page with more information on that event. If you would like to see your business as a sponsor of the Weekend Rundown call us at (406) 660-7041.

Southwestern Montana Arts Council will have the Drum Brothers tonight at the Beier Auditorium, at the University of Montana Western campus at 7 pm. Arlee Montana based Drum Brothers present a high energy performance that celebrates a diverse mix of world instruments and sounds. West African djembe and dunun drums, Egyptian and Irish frame drums, Australian didgeridoo, close harmony vocals, bass and acoustic guitar, saxophone and flute, along with original arrangements and compositions. They have been at the forefront of the American hand drumming movement since it began in the early 1990's. The Drum Brothels ensemble is is comprised of Matthew and Michael Marsolek, Lawrence Duncan, Tracy Topp, and Ravi Marsolek.

Looking for ways to expand into a new career? The University of Montana Western School of Outreach will be offering a Pharmacy Technician Program starting in March. Details of the program: March 24th - May 12th, 2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:30pm Student Tuition: $1,199 (Textbooks included) Course Contact Hours: 50 hours Registration closes March 6th! Call the School of Outreach to register 406-683-7537. Pharmacy Technician Program This comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certified Board (PTCB) – Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) exam ($129).