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Ranchers Stewardship Alliance Rural Resilience Series

Thursday, February 19th 2026

Hosted by Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, the 3rd free webinar in the Rural Resilience series takes place Thurs. Feb. 19th, from 7 - 8:30p.m. The series focuses on building stronger, more resilient ranching operations through timely, producer-driven education. In Ranch Water: Low-Tech, High-Impact Restoration, Paul Jones of Tomichi Creek Ecosystem Services shares simple techniques to improve water retention, restore riparian areas, & build drought resilience. Includes Q&A & a YouTube replay. Register at RanchStewards.org/events.

American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary to Meet

Thursday, February 19th 2026

There will be an American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary meeting Thurs. Feb. 19th at 7p.m. the VFW. On the Agenda: District meeting, American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary Boys & Girls State, Military Convoy, & American Legion Baseball. All are welcome.

Nashua Senior Citizen's Morning Coffee

Thursday, February 19th 2026

The Nashua Senior Citizens Center is open Monday through Friday beginning at 6:30a.m. They will be serving coffee for those early risers. Free will-offerings will be accepted. For questions, please feel free to reach out to Secretary Rita Bunk, 406-263-3483 or President Richard Garsjo, 406-230-0220.

Ranch Succession Panel Discussion Sponsored by RSA

Thursday, February 19th 2026

While we may not like to talk about it, planning for the future of your ranch is a conversation you can’t afford to delay. On Monday, February 23rd, from 1 - 2:30p.m., the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance will host a free virtual Ranch Succession Panel Discussion focused on practical strategies to keep your land productive & your legacy intact. A panel of trusted experts - including Brent Turner, financial advisor & author of Peace of Land; Ariel Overstreet-Adkins of Bluebird Law; & Curt Barnekoff, retired CPA, will share real-world insights & answer participant questions. Submit questions in advance (anonymously if preferred) to moxarart@ranchstewards.org. Register at RanchStewards.org/events; the Zoom link will be sent upon registration.

Valley County Transit/Valley County Council on Aging 3 day/2-night trip to 4-Bears Casino

Friday, February 20th 2026

Valley County Transit & Valley County Council on Aging have planned a 3 day/2-night trip to 4-Bears Casino in New Town, ND April 15th - 17th. The cost per person is $235 for double occupancy or $300 for single. Price includes transportation & motel room. The casino will provide promotional credits to each person. Reservations & payments for this trip are due by noon Tues. March 31st. Call Valley County Transit, 406-228-TRIP (8747) to reserve your seat. This trip is open to the public.

Hi-Line Sportsmen Dinner

Friday, February 20th 2026

The Hi-Line Sportsmen will have their annual fundraising dinner Sat. Feb. 21st at St. Raphael’s Parish Center gymnasium. Doors open at 4:30p.m. for drinks & games, & a prime rib dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 6p.m. Nearly a dozen rifles, shotguns, & handguns will be auctioned or raffled over the course of the evening. Tickets for the banquet cost $50 per seat. Businesses or groups of friends can reserve $500 tables that seat 8 & come with premium table gifts. For more information on the Feb. 21st banquet & Hi-Line Sportsmen, visit the group’s Facebook page or contact club president Justin Schaaf, 406-230-2822.

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Fridays

Friday, February 20th 2026

The Knights of Columbus Fish Fry Fridays are back this Friday the 20th through March 27th. Serving will be from 5 - 6:30p.m. at St. Raphael’s Parish Center. Cost is $18 for adults, $15 for kids between 6-12, kids 5 & under eat free with take-outs available. Be sure to stop by St. Raphael’s Parish Center this Lent & enjoy some delicious fish, brought to you by the Knights of Columbus!

Bingo at the Glasgow Senior Citizen's

Saturday, February 21st 2026

There will be Bingo at 5p.m. at the Glasgow Senior Citizens Center – this will continue each Saturday at 5p.m. unless otherwise stated.

Nashua Lions Club Sunday Skating

Sunday, February 22nd 2026

Nashua Lions Club roller skating is Sundays at the Nashua Civic Center from 1 – 3p.m. Prices remain the same, $5 – which includes skates, games, a drink & a bag of popcorn.

MT FWP Hunter Education Course in Hinsdale

Monday, February 23rd 2026

There is a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Hunter Education course in Hinsdale beginning Mon. Feb. 23rd. This is an in-person classroom course with after school hours & is available to anyone age 10 & older & provides new hunters with a hands-on learning experience. In-person courses are led by volunteer instructors who are passionate about preserving Montana’s hunting tradition, teaching firearm safety, ethics, & other outdoor skills. Students must be registered prior to attending a class. To find a class & register, go to fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. Students can pick up a manual at Hinsdale Schools & read the chapters & complete chapter quizzes before class begins. Manuals are also available at the FWP office in Glasgow or from course instructor, Gifford Fjeld.

Valley County Annual Child Find Screening

Tuesday, February 24th 2026

The Valley County Comprehensive Child Find Screening will be held February 23- 24 at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow from 9a.m. - 12noon & 1 - 3p.m.

The screening is for all children from birth to school entry age. The purpose of this screening is to find children who may need special help & Irle School kindergarten registration.

The screening assessments include the following areas:
Hearing for children of all ages
Speech for children 3-years old & older.
Gross/Fine Motor Development
Concept Development

Each appointment will take approximately 1-1.5 hours. To make an appointment for the Child Find Screening please visit the Irle Elementary Facebook Page or the Glasgow Schools Website. You can also make an appointment by following the direct link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CAEAB2FA2FCC34-61481052-valley#/

The Valley County Health Department will be giving immunizations by appointment. Please call the VCHD in advance to make an appointment for your child's required school-entry immunizations at 406-228-6261 (Open 7:30a.m. - 6p.m. M-Th)

It is mandated that children entering kindergarten have these immunizations prior to the start of school. Please bring your child’s immunization record & insurance card to the health department. No one will be turned away due to the inability to pay.

**ALL children who will be entering kindergarten in the Glasgow School District this fall are required to attend child find screening/registration. Glasgow Kindergarten students only: Kindergarten Registration can be completed at Child Find on laptops provided.

COA's Class on the Albertson's App

Tuesday, February 24th 2026

Council on Aging will have a class on the Albertson's App at the Glasgow Senior Center Tues. Feb 24th at 6p.m. This will be for both iPhone & Android phones. So, bring your phone & learn how to save lots of money. Hope to see you there.

Board of Valley County Commissioners Weekly DD

Wednesday, February 25th 2026

The Board of Valley County Commissioners will have their weekly DD Wed. Feb. 25th at 10:30a.m. at the Courthouse. This meeting is open to the public.

Wilderness Funeral Home & Cremation Services at Nashua Senior Citizens

Wednesday, February 25th 2026

Wilderness Funeral Home & Cremation Services will be at the Nashua Senior Citizens Wed. Feb. 25th at 2p.m. to answer questions & help with paperwork. Call Tish Neuleib, 406-480-7417, with any questions.

Sweet Moves in Candyland Dance at Prairie Ridge Village

Friday, February 27th 2026

Prairie Ridge Village will have their February Dance on the 27th from 6 – 8p.m. Enjoy fun, treats, & live music by The Classics - playing all the tunes for the Sweet Moves in Candyland dance - where every step is sweet! Everyone is invited to this free community event.

VFW Monthly Steak Fry

Friday, February 27th 2026

The VFW will hold their monthly Steak Fry, Fri. Feb. 27th. The Scouts will be your servers from 5 - 7p.m. Come & enjoy the best steak dinner in town - the public is welcome & the price per person is $25.

Paths to Serenity

Friday, February 27th 2026

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.

WSC Welding Program Trailer Raffle

Saturday, February 28th 2026

Williston State College is holding the annual WSC Welding Program Trailer Raffle. This year’s raffle features 2 high-quality trailers, fabricated from the ground up by WSC welding students as part of their hands-on training: 10’x 6’4” utility tilt trailer with a 3500-pound capacity & 12’ x 6’6” utility trailer with a 5200-pound capacity. Tickets are $25 each, with proceeds going directly back into the Welding Program to support instructional materials & class activities. Purchasing a ticket is not considered a charitable donation. The raffle drawing will take place May 11th at 12p.m. Winners do not need to be present to win. To purchase raffle tickets, individuals may call Tim Delorme directly at 701-774-4272. Tickets are available for a limited time.

Statewide Blewett Wrestling Scholarships Offered

Monday, March 2nd 2026

For the 20th year in a row Alexander (Zander) Blewett, III, a trial lawyer from the personal injury law firm of Hoyt & Blewett PLLC in Great Falls, Montana, has offered three $1000 scholarships to the top student/wrestlers around the state of Montana for Classes “AA”, “A”, and “B/C”.

The scholarships are awarded to the top wrestler from each school classification who has displayed the best combined qualities of wrestling & academic achievement. Both boys & girls wrestlers are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

The award will go to one senior high school wrestler in each class around Montana who best qualifies. Applicants do not have to win the state championship to qualify for this scholarship; if they do win, they must still exhibit strong academic achievement. The winner of each class must attend a college somewhere in the United States & a check in the amount of $1000 will be sent to that college to help defray the cost of tuition.

Applications for the Blewett Wrestling Scholarship are due April 2, 2026 & are available at https://www.hoytblewett.com/community/blewett-wrestling-scholarship/

Final RSA Rural Resilience Webinar Series

Thursday, March 5th 2026

Ranchers Stewardship Alliance wraps up its free four-part Rural Resilience webinar series Thurs. March 5th from 7 - 8:30p.m. Designed to help ranchers navigate change & stay strong for the future, the series concludes with Ranch Insights: Sheep Industry Takeaways for Beef. Brent Roeder, MSU Extension Sheep Specialist, shares lessons from the sheep industry that offer valuable perspective for today’s cattle producers. Instruction, Q&A, & a YouTube replay included. Register at RanchStewards.org/events.

Lutefisk Dinner at First Lutheran Church

Sunday, March 8th 2026

First Lutheran Church in Glasgow will have their Lutefisk Dinner Sun. March 8th, from 11a.m. - 1:30p.m. The menu includes Lutefisk, meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, coleslaw, lefse & orange sherbet for dessert. Tickets will be sold at the door, adults $20, students $10, children under 6 are free. Proceeds from this event will go towards First Lutheran Church general fund.

Valley Community Food Bank

Tuesday, March 17th 2026

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 or Mary – 406-794-8498.

Northeastern Arts Network's Finale

Tuesday, March 24th 2026

The Northeastern Arts Network’s Big Sky Series finale will feature The McDades Tues. March 24th. The McDades’ Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation & infectious global rhythms. The concert is at 7p.m., doors open at 6p.m., at the Glasgow High School auditorium, tickets available at the door, $20 adults, $18 seniors, $15 students.