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Community Events Calendar

Monday, April 15

Pool in the backroom, Monday-Friday, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W.

Tuesday, April 16

Burgers and Bingo fundraiser, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club. Dinner proceeds and some proceeds from bingo, go toward Eagles Club projects.

Tuesday Bingo, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W. Cost is $1/card for the afternoon. Pays 100% of amount paid in. Open to community members 18 and older.

Just Breathe, with relaxing coloring, puzzles, music and refreshments, 4 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This weekly event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 17

Coffee Club Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m., North Central Senior Center. Drop-ins and newcomers welcome.

Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library. Children aged 0-5 and caregivers are encouraged to attend but all are welcome. This program is free and open to the public.

Storytime, for children 0-5 years, 10:30 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library, with activities to follow. This program is free and open to the public.

Crafternoon, 3:30 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library, for kids 6 and older. This crafting event is free, with all supplies provided.

Thursday, April 18

Early Childhood Screening, for preschool children in Chester, Joplin, Inverness, Sage Creek and Liberty school districts, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., CJI Elementary School. Screenings are free, but by appointment only Call Kirsten, 406-759-5477.

“Outside Mullingar,” a Montana Actors’ Theatre production, 8 p.m., MSU-Northern’s Little Theatre. Doors and Backstage Lounge open at 7:30 p.m.

Pinochle Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center. People of all levels and abilities can call 406-265-5464, or just show up to play.

Block Party, 3:30 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library, with Legos, building blocks and board games provided. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, April 19

“Outside Mullingar,” a Montana Actors’ Theatre production, 8 p.m., MSU-Northern’s Little Theatre. Doors and Backstage Lounge open at 7:30 p.m.

Set Free Church Revival, 6 p.m., 740 2nd St., with guest speaker Gangster Preacher Isaiah Blancas and musical guest hip-hop duo Broken Chainz.

Discovering the Glory of God, Friday evening to Sunday noon, Community Center Great Northern Fairgrounds, with guest speaker Gail E. Craig. Pre-register online at http://www.montanaaglow.org or call 406-860-5920 or 406-671-1987.

RBHC Basketball Tournament registration deadline, for boys and girls in junior high and high school, contact [email protected] or 406-395-1701.

The Havre-Hill County Library, closed, so staff can attend the Montana Library Association Awards Banquet, to receive the award for Outstanding Support Staff of the Year. Regular hours of Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., will resume Monday, April 22.

Saturday, April 20

Spring Art Show and Craft Fair, with Havre Art Association and more, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., downstairs Atrium Mall.

Gold Star Memorial public dedication, 11 a.m., Town Square. The public is invited to attend this event, sponsored by Bullhook Blossoms Garden Club and Havre Linos Club.

Set Free Church Revival, 6 p.m., 740 2nd St., with guest speaker Gangster Preacher Isaiah Blancas and musical guest hip-hop duo Broken Chainz.

North Central Montana Hot Rods Indoor Car Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Holiday Village Mall, with prizes for participants. General admission is $5, and free for children under 12. Vehicle registration forms can be found at most local tire and auto parts, repair and customization shops.

Hands on History, a learning experience for the whole family, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line, 500 1st Ave. Open to everyone, but geared for youth 4-12, with hands-on historical activities including spinning wool, train engines, laundry by hand, gold panning, playing in a tin pan band, an interactive exhibit about the dinosaur Zuul found near Havre, and more. Attendance is free, but donations will help support Wahkpa Chu’gn Buffalo Jump and H. Earl Clack Museum.

Spring Havre Community Cleanup, 10 a.m., Town Square.

39th annual Fresno Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited Banquet, doors open 4:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., Havre Ice Dome, 2585 5th Ave., with all you can eat walleye and baron of beef dinner, prizes, auctions and fun activities. Tickets available at Stromberg’s Sinclair, Bing ’N’ Bob’s, Ezzies in Big Sandy and Blaine County Journal or from board members.

“Outside Mullingar,” a Montana Actors’ Theatre production, 8 p.m., MSU-Northern’s Little Theatre. Doors and Backstage Lounge open at 7:30 p.m.

The Havre-Hill County Library, closed, so staff can attend the Montana Library Association Awards Banquet, to receive the award for Outstanding Support Staff of the Year. Regular hours of Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., will resume Monday, April 22.

Sunday, April 21

Soup-N-Bread lunch, noon, Eagles Club, with all-you-can-eat of a variety of soups and breads, $5. Proceeds to support Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary, Legion Riders and Jaycees club charities.

Monday, April 22

Livestock Producer Profitability Initiative, 5 p.m., Bear Paw Livestock, Chinook, for people in all aspects of cattle production to provide input on the future of the industry. The event is sponsored by Montana Stockgrowers Association, but non-members are also invited to attend. People can also attend by livestream or provide comment online at https://www.mtbeef.org/profitability .

Pool in the backroom, Monday-Friday, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W.

Tuesday, April 23

Burgers and Bingo fundraiser, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club. Dinner proceeds and some proceeds from bingo, go toward Eagles Club projects.

Tuesday Bingo, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W. Cost is $1/card for the afternoon. Pays 100% of amount paid in. Open to community members 18 and older.

Just Breathe, with relaxing coloring, puzzles, music and refreshments, 4 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This weekly event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 24

Book Discussion of “Open House” by CJ Box, 6 p.m., Havre Hill County Library. Books are available at the library. This event is free and open to the public.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This is a bi-monthly meeting for caregivers. For info, call 406-390-1551 or 406-301-3758.