Community Briefs

Local Food Bank Drive started at Cory’s Valley Market

SEELEY LAKE - The Veterans and Families of Seeley Lake (VFSL) started their annual food drive at Cory’s Valley Market to support the Seeley Swan Community Food Bank through the holiday season. Needed items are pre-packaged into bags that are available to purchase for $10. After purchase, the bag is dropped off in the box near the exit of the store. The bags are delivered to the Food Bank to help keep the shelves stocked.

This program runs through the middle of December. VFSL appreciates the community’s support.

Avalanche Awareness presentation at Community Potluck, Nov. 7

Swan Valley - Swan Valley Connections’ November Community Potluck Dinner will be held at 6 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 7, at the Swan Valley Community Hall (Hwy 83, MM 42.5) in Condon. A presentation on Avalanche Awareness will feature Jenny Cloutier of the Flathead Avalanche Center.

Swan Valley Connections’ monthly potlucks are held on the first Wednesday of every month. This is a time for all community members to come together, share food and learn from one another! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., potluck dinner at 6 p.m., presentation at 6:30 p.m. and get to know your neighbors at 7 p.m. The event is free and everyone is welcome.

Contact Rebecca at 406-754-3137 or rebecca@svconnections.org for more information or if you would like to be a presenter at future potlucks.

Helmville Christmas Craft Bazaar, Nov. 11

HELMVILLE – Everyone is invited to the Helmville Christmas Craft Bazaar Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Helmville Community Center and St. Tomas Church Parish Center.

The bazaar has been going on for more than 30 years. This year there are 43 Montana vendors selling items they made. Chili and homemade pies will always be available for purchase. The proceeds from the event go to a charitable cause.

Ovando’s Old West Christmas returns to Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 23

OVANDO – Ovando is bringing Old West Christmas and Cowboy Claus back to the Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov. 23. Join the community for a craft fair, activities, food, and cook off that encompasses the entire town of Ovando from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This year the annual cook-off features breakfast casseroles. To enter, bring your favorite dish to the Blackfoot Community Church. The public is invited to taste test the entries and vote for the best. The winner will be announced at 12 p.m. at the Blackfoot Commercial Company. The winner will receive a $25 gift certificate.

A variety of items will be sold at the craft sale being held in the Ovando School and in the town square. Knives, jewelry, pottery, birdhouses, soap and leatherwork are just a few of the items that will be available. Many of the vendors are from the Blackfoot Valley.

Other activities around town include the always popular gingerbread house making, crafts, wagon rides, petting zoo and a visit from Cowboy Claus with an opportunity for photos.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase at The Stray Bullet and Trixi’s, homemade truffles at the Blackfoot Angler, fry bread, hot dogs and polish dogs sold in town and hot cider and coffee specials at the Blackfoot Commercial Company.

For more information or to reserve a booth space at the Craft Fair, contact Leigh Ann Valiton at 406-793-5555 or 406-793-5896.

Missoula County Sheriff’s Office Call Activity 10/17/18-10/29/18

• 10/17 3:59 p.m., 12XX Boy Scout Road, Seeley Lake: Burglary

• 10/17 7:43 p.m., 9XX Elm Drive, Seeley Lake: Offenses against family/children

• 10/19 11:34 a.m., 31XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Fraud

• 10/21 1:41 p.m., 457XX Highway 200 E, Greenough: Burglary

• 10/22 9:12 a.m., 12XX Stoner Lake Road, Swan Valley: Civil

• 10/22 6:36 p.m., 31XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 10/23 1:57 p.m., 72XX Highway 83, Condon: Accident - Injury

• 10/24 6:21 a.m., 1X MM Highway 200 E, Potomac: Accident – No Injury

• 10/24 8:18 a.m., 247XX Highway 200, Potomac: Civil

• 10/24 1:14 p.m., 30XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Intimidation

• 10/25 1:09 p.m., Bear Creek Road, Potomac: Trespassing

• 10/26 8:20 p.m., 1XX Trailer Lane, Seeley Lake: Disturbance

• 10/26 11:23 p.m., 1XX Seeley Lane, Seeley Lake: Accident – No Injury

• 10/27 10:07 p.m., 1XX Black Bear Drive, Seeley Lake: Disturbance

• 10/27 10:12 a.m., 31XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity

• 10/27 2:31 p.m., 30XX Highway 83, Seeley Lake: Suspicious Activity