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Event Notice: Earthday screening of documentary ‘DIRT!’, April 21, 2012

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

by Catherine Haug, April 18, 2012

In celebration of Earth Day 2012:

  • What: ESP presents a free screening of the documentary film ‘DIRT!’
  • When: Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 3 PM
  • Where: Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave, Bigfork MT
  •  On corner of Electric and Commerce, 1 block east of Bigfork High School
  • Who: Free and open by invitation;*  donations toward use of the church’s facility are welcome!
  • Contact:  Edd Blackler (837-5196 or Catherine Haug (cat@essentialstuff.org, 837-4577)

* this posting is an invitation

Additional Information:

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Event Notice: “Clean your ‘Fork,” April 28, 2012

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

from the Bigfork Chamber of Commerce website:

What: It’s time to clean-up Bigfork, at our annual “Clean Your ‘Fork” day.

When: Saturday, April 28, 2012, 8 AM – Noon

Where: Meet at Flathead Bank

Who: Everyone – adults and children – are invited to clean up Bigfork. Meet at 8 AM at Flathead Bank for instructions and a continental breakfast.

Trash bags, gloves and water will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing.

Contact: 837-5888

 

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Event Notice: Kathie Lapcevic’ sClasses at Apple Barrel, 2012

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Bread & Butter Pickles

From Kathie Lapcevic, March 26, 2012

(photo, right, of homemade pickles, by C. Haug)

What: Apple Barrel’s Do-It-Yourself Cooking Classes, by Kathie Lapcevic

When: Specific dates, April – September, 2012 (see link to poster for details, below)

Where: The Apple Barrel, 3250 Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, MT

Who: Open to public but registration required as space is limited. Cost for each class is $25 per person.

Additional Information:

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Event Notice: Bigfork Preparedness Fair, May 5, 2012

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

from the Bigfork Eagle; originally published March 25, 2012; updated April 2, 2012

What: Bigfork Preparedness Fair, sponsored by Bigfork Emergency Response Team (BERT)

This is not just about preparing for floods, earthquakes, fires or other natural disasters. It is also about preparing for an uncertain future, such as the effect of inflation and fuel prices on the availability of food supply.

When: May 5, 2012 (times not yet published)

Where: Bigfork Elementary School (room not yet published)

Who: Free and open to public

If you or your group would like to have a table at the fair, contact BERT, PO Box 85, Bigfork MT 59911.

Additional Information:

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Gathering Notice: Pedal-Powered Machines with Jeffrey Funk, April 18, 2012

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Jeffrey's apple grinder treadle

by Catherine Haug, March 25, 2012

(photo, right, by Jean Helps, from the 2010 Cider Press event).

What: Jeffrey Funk is an expert at repurposing, and will present on adapting or building machines to be driven by pedal power. Bring your own ideas for projects you would like to build, and we can discuss the practical mechanics involved.

When: Wednesday April 18, 2012, 7 PM

Where: Clementine’s, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork (South of the Old Steel Bridge & Power House)

Stephanie’s delicious desserts, beer & wine for sale; coffee and tea provided

Who: Open to the public; no pre-registration required.

Free admission, but we appreciate donations toward use of the space for the evening.

Handouts: None at this time; they will be added if they become available

Additional Information:

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Event Notice: Recycling Events (WasteNot Project)

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

by Catherine Haug, April 14, 2011; updated March 25, 2012

WasteNot Project (WasteNotProject.org) in the Flathead announces their annual recycling events for electronic waste, unwanted or expired pharmaceuticals, and small-business hazardous waste. Mark these dates on your calendar; they happen only once a year! (more…)

Posted in Events: Other, Topics-Recycle, Topics: Community, Topics: Ecology, Topics: Energy | No Comments »

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