Come enjoy Valley County Pioneer Museum’s program Tues. April 23rd at 6p.m. Jim Rea will present “What’s Next” - what the construction engineers did after spending 7 years completing the biggest earthen-fill dam. Their work was vital & important & their accomplishments are now nearly forgotten & hiding in plain sight in Glasgow & around Montana to this day. Jim will also be featuring many unpublished photographs. Call the museum, 406-228-8692, with any questions.

ATTENTION GLASGOW RESIDENTS! Spring is here, & so is Spring Clean Up Week! The City is partnering with T&R Trucking to make it easier for you to tidy up. This has been extended through Mon. April 29th, dumpsters will be available in the parking lot on 7th Street North, near the bus barn.

There will be a Medical Benefit for David Mix Fri. April 26th at the Glasgow Elks Lodge beginning at 5:30p.m. There will be a free-will donation feed at 6p.m. with basket raffle & auction to follow, along with 50/50 tickets. If you would like to donate something for the auction, please contact Adrianna – 406-650-5283, Beth – 406-263-2066 or Dan – 406-263-9226. There is also an account at Opportunity Bank in Glasgow under “David Mix Medical Account” if you would like to donate that way.

The VFW will have their monthly Steak Fry Fri. April 26th from 5 - 7p.m. The 4-H DC kids will be hosts & all are welcome.

The Nashua FFA & Agricultural students have rescheduled their Bingo fundraiser for the Nashua Senior Citizen Center to Sun. April 28th from 2 – 6p.m. at the Nashua Senior Center. Bingo cards are $1 each or 3 for $5 & a good-will supper will be served at 5p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Join the Cook family on Sun. April 28th at the Cottonwood Inn for a free-will donation Spaghetti Feed. There will be gift baskets for a silent auction & baked goods available for purchase. This will be from 12noon – 2p.m. in the Cottonwood Banquet room. All proceeds go to help Taylor Cook & family with medical costs from his accident. This is supported by Thrivent.

Caring Hands of Glasgow is offering 2 scholarships to women & men who are in various stages of their educational journey this year. These are local scholarships that are available to anyone who is a resident of Valley County. Applications are available at the Caring Hands Thrift Store.

Caring Hands Opportunity Scholarship amount is $2000. It is designed to assist women who want to overcome poverty, domestic or sexual violence, divorce, death of a spouse or other life challenges; women who have the courage & determination to turn their lives around. This scholarship is all about helping women who have faced economic & personal hardships.

Caring Hands Post Graduate Scholarship amount is $3000. This may be awarded to any person who resides in Valley County & holds a bachelor's or master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Scholarship must be used towards educational credits to an advanced or supporting degree.

Completed applications must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2024. Mail applications to: Caring Hands, PO Box 961 Glasgow, MT 59230 or email caringhandsglasgow@gmail.com.

For the 2024-2025 school year, the Grobel Scholarship Trust shall award 2 scholarships, each in the amount of $3500. Scholarship applicants must be graduates of a Valley County high school & must have completed at least 30 semester hours, or equivalent, in a course of study leading to a degree or certification in nursing (for example, CNA, LPN, RN, nurse practitioner) or other medical-related occupation. Lynn & Lois Grobel established the Grobel Scholarship Trust in 1997 in honor of their daughter, Mary, a nurse, & dedicated health-care professional. The trust provides a continuing source of funds & has awarded more than 85 scholarships. The trust is administered by Stephen L. Grobel, Esq., Hatteras Island, North Carolina & Samuel D. Waters, board member Opportunity Bank & Eagle Bancorp Montana. Applications are available from steve@exitjail.com or by calling/texting 757-846-0373. Completed applications must be emailed or postmarked no later than June 10, 2024. Awards will be announced June 21, 2024.

Join the Corps of Engineers Natural Resource Staff & MSU Extension Service in our 3rd Annual Volunteer Pollinator Planting Day Sat. May 4th from 9a.m. – 2p.m. This will take place at the east parking lot at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center. All ages are welcome. If you can’t make it for the whole day – feel free to pop in anytime. You will need to wear closed-toed shoes, bring refillable water bottle - water provided, minors need guardian signature on volunteer form, gloves & supplies will be provided. Please RSVP to Patricia Gilbert-Ball, 406-939-0038 or patricia.l.gilbert@usace.army.mil.

The Annual Glasgow Gun Show is Fri. May 3rd – Sun. May 5th at the Glasgow Civic Center. There will be firearms & accessories, antiques, coins, crafts & other various items. Times are Friday – 3 – 7p.m., Saturday – 9a.m. – 6p.m. & Sunday 9a.m. – 3p.m., cost is $3 per day or $5 for all 3 days, with kids under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Food & refreshments will be available.

KillEagle Promotions presents “Fight for Our Future X” Sat. May 4th at the Valley Event Center in Glasgow. Doors will open at 6p.m. with fights starting at 7p.m. Tables are available by calling or texting 406-399-6580.

Do you really want your farm or ranch to continue? If so, you’ve important decisions to make and actions to take…starting today. Join the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance in Malta Sat. May 11th from 9:30a.m. – 3p.m. for an upbeat, eye-opening workshop from the “Dr. Phil of Agriculture,” Jolene Brown. You’ll learn the top 3 things that must be addressed for the successful transition of a business & realize that “passing it on” does not have be a painful, dreaded process, but one that brings peace of mind, assurance of a legacy business, clarity for family, & renewed motivation to make a good business even better. Register today by visiting the events page at RanchStewards.org.

There is a Valley County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting Thurs. May 2nd at 2p.m. at the Glasgow Senior Citizen Center. If you prefer, you may join the meeting via phone by calling 1-571-748-4021 Pin#2672541#. Anyone interested in transportation in our county is invited.

Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their monthly Indian Taco Supper Mon. May 6th, from 4:30 - 6:30p.m. This is a fundraiser for Vacation Bible School, to be held June 10th - 14th. This year’s theme is “CAMP FIRELIGHT”! There is a free will donation & Thrivent has provided supplemental funds. Take-outs available & all are welcome.

Two Rivers Economic Growth has just released their annual storefront grant application. There are two different grants available. Funds are released on a reimbursement basis.
Storefront Grant - Up to $2,000
No match for members of 2 years or more
50/50 match for non-members
Can be used for signage, windows, paint, lighting, awnings, sidewalk improvements, landscaping & a variety of other things.
Signage Grant - Two $700 grants (can be applied for together for one $1,400 grant)
No match needed
Must be exterior
Hard signage only (no banners)
Grant Timeline
Application deadline - May 6, 2024
Announcement - May 20, 2024
Project completion deadline - Dec 31, 2024
Reports Due Jan 31, 2025
This is a great opportunity to make improvements to our downtown storefronts. Please apply today.

Veteran Service Officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the Glasgow VA Clinic Tues. May 14th from 1 – 4p.m. to meet with Veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. If you are interested in applying for benefits, please bring a copy of your discharge paperwork (DD214) with you.

The Valley Community Food Bank, located at 1020 1st Ave. No., is open the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 12noon-3p.m. If this is your 1st time applying for assistance from the food bank, please bring a photo ID & proof of your physical residence. The mailing address is P.O. Box 63, Glasgow. For more information or if you need assistance, contact Jeff – 406-263-6676, Mary – 406-794-8498 or Kathy - 406-263-0605.

Paths to Serenity A.A. meetings are as follows; Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday at 7p.m., Saturday at 10a.m. & Sunday at 11a.m. N.A. meetings are Wednesday at 8a.m. & Sunday at 7p.m. All meetings take place at the Glasgow VFW, 1222 Hwy #2 West. AL-ANON meets every Monday at 7p.m. in the Blue Room of St. Raphael’s Parish Center. For more information call 406-228-4095.