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Leadership High School students spent Tuesday, Jan. 20, learning about the different levels of protection in their community. Their day started with a tour of the Border Patrol facility and hearing about the role they play in Havre and along the border. The students also saw the K-9 team at work. They then heard from the FBI and the Tri-Agency Drug Task Force and the role they play in area protection. Next stop was a tour of the justice center. Students toured the jail and...
Events such as Havre Festival Days are a success because so many people join together to make it happen. Without the sponsors, the businesses, community organizations, the community support and the volunteers, Festival Days would look a whole lot different. The weekend’s success would not have been obtained without the continued support from the many volunteers and the willingness of the many entities of the community to come together on this third weekend in September to throw a community celebration for all to enjoy. Our m...
Havre: Loving our Treasures is the theme for the 34th celebration of Havre Festival Days. Activities start Friday, Sept. 19, with the Friends of the Library Book Sale, the quilt show and the 48-Hour Softball Tournament. For the car buffs in the area, the Big Sky Auto Club is hosting a car show. If sports is a liking, the Blue Pony and Skylights volleyball teams with be at home. Saturday is full of fun things to do. Start the day with breakfast at the Kiwanis Pancake breakfast, a Havre tradition for over 50 years. The big...
The 34th celebration of Havre Festival Days takes place Sept. 19-21. The theme for this year celebrates the many treasures we love about living in Havre. From the glorious big blue skies to awesome nature, incredible history and culture, to the sweet smells of a spring rain, to the miles of golden grains of harvest, to our community spirit and the people that make up this great community we call home. 1,000 commemorative buttons celebrating Havre Festival Days are now...
Havre Pride cleanup this past Saturday was the second attempt to hold the activity — as the April date was taken over by Mother Nature and some bad weather. To those who braved the April date ... thank you so very much for your participation. When weather plays a role in an event and a quick decision is needed to be made to let folks know about changes, our most immediate means to get the word out is the radio. And, we know we missed some of you, and we are sorry for that. And, those folks out this past Saturday, we thank y...
Communities that do things together are stronger. This past weekend was a true testament to this thought as many worked together to make the 9 C tournament a huge success. The Athletic Committee of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Havre High School and District 9C would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the 50-plus volunteers who worked the recent boys and girls District 9C Basketball Tournament at Havre High School Feb. 19-21. The Chamber’s Athletic Committee, along with Chamber staff, secured volun...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff. That very special time of year is upon us and was officially kicked off Saturday with the lighting of the community tree at Town Square. Many hours of behind-the-scenes planning and work goes into the community tree lighting, the decorating of the community for the holidays. Thank you to everyone who helped this year — from washing and fixing the holiday pole decorations, to getting the tree adorned with its new 1,000 n...
Editor: On behalf of the Havre Area Chamber Chamber of Commerce and the Town Square Committee we would like to thank all the bands that made this summer’s Sounds on the Square a huge success. The time that each of the eight bands dedicated to each Wednesday evening in the months of June, July and August shows their commitment to the Sounds on the Square and to the community. As with so many activities that take place in Havre, Sounds on the Square wouldn’t happen without the volunteer help and the financial generosity of tho...
All area gardens, bakers and crafters are extended an invitation to participate in Saturday Market at Town Square. The market exploded last summer having on average 40 vendors each weekend, said Debbie Vandeberg, executive director of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce. “And, it looks like the market will have another record year of vendors by the early registration,” she added. “Think about participating in the market, as you are nurturing your garden, baking special homem...
Editor: As with so many activities that take place in Havre, Sounds on the Square wouldn’t happen without the volunteer help and the financial generosity of those believing in keeping Havre a great place. The mission for Sounds on the Square is “to provide an opportunity to promote the music arts of the area and form a cornerstone that showcases community pride at an established weekly event showcasing local musicians.” Devon’s willingness to support community activities like Sounds on the Square allows the Chamber to fulf...
The arrival of summer means a variety of activities and one that has become increasingly popular and anticipated is the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce's summer music series Sounds on the Square at Town Square. Last summer marked a change in Sounds on the Square music format by featuring a variety of local bands. That successful format will continue starting June 19 with the kick off to summer evening of music with Blind Luck. This year’s roster of local bands performing at Sounds on the Square include: • Stone Buddah Blu...
Volunteer — a person who is willing to undertake a service. This is a short definition for a word that profoundly affects an individual. I believe that volunteerism is actually a distinctive part of our being. Debbie Vandeberg Volunteering demonstrates who we are. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change lives, including your own. If you'd like to support a cause but can't afford to donate money, you can donate your time instead. So how do you go about it? Find what's right for you. With volunteering you get to pick w...
Editor: The Athletic Committee of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Havre High School and District 9C, would like to extend a sincere thank-you to the 30-plus volunteers who worked the recent Boys and Girls District Basketball Tournament at Havre High School, Feb. 15 to 18. The Chamber's Athletic Committee along with Chamber staff secures volunteers to work the tournament, along with recruiting 19 sponsors to help host the hospitality room for tournament officials, school administration and coaches to...
Where does one begin to say thank you for making Havre Festival Days such a great weekend. The weekend's success would not have happened without the continued support from the many volunteers and the willingness of many different community organizations coming together on this third weekend in September to throw a community celebration for all to enjoy. It truly takes a community to make Havre Festival Days. Debbie Vandeberg It takes partners such as Montana State University-Northern who was our Festival Days sponsor again...
Editor: I believe Havre is the best small town in America. But it is not for the obvious reason that I have this strong love for Havre. It is not our easy lifestyle or quality of life we enjoy, or the rich history we are blessed with that makes me feel this way. It is because of the people. It is the spirit of the people in this community that volunteer, that makes Havre the best place in America. This spirit is embedded in the hundreds of community folks who give back to the community by contributing, volunteering and...
It is safe to say that the reason we love Montana and choose to live here are the same reasons that 10.5 million people choose to visit our state for a long weekend or their vacation. While research from the UM's Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research shows that non-residents visiting our state are certainly attracted to our two national parks, many enjoy our open spaces, friendly faces and small towns. Nearly 8 percent of Montana's non-resident visitors are from Canada, with 57 percent coming from Alberta and 13...
Sometimes thank you just doesn't seem to be a strong enough expression of one's gratefulness. As I proceed you will soon see what I mean. It takes many people willing to give unselfishly of their time to make something happen for many to enjoy, the community tree lighting that was held Saturday at Town Square was one those times. Debbie Vandeberg Many hours of behind the scenes planning and work goes into the community tree lighting, from the hanging of the holiday decorations to decorating the community tree, to arranging...
Cold and rain doesn't dampen Festival Days spirit By Debbie Vandeberg The cold and rain didn't dampen the community spirits for the 30th Roundup Celebration of Havre Festival Days. Thank you all that participated in the many Festival Days weekend activities. The schedule was filled with something for everyone to enjoy. Our many thanks go to the numerous volunteers, the vendors, the businesses, community organizations and our Festival Days sponsor partner Montana State University-Northern for helping the Havre Area Chamber of...
What is a farmers market? Farmers markets vary from hundreds of food producers across a regional food system to just a few farmers collecting in a town square every month. Each market is a unique representation of its community, with a wide variety of products available for sale. Most farmers markets showcase local food, local producers and local pride. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has proclaimed Aug. 1-9 as National Farmers Market Week. This year marks the 11th annual National Farmers Market Week. Since the USDA...
Thank you to all for successful Kicks @ 6! Editor: On behalf of the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce and the Town Square Committee we would like to thank Kirt Miller and the Other Brothers band for again providing the community with a summer of music fun at Town Square during Kicks @ 6! The time the band dedicates to each Wednesday evening in June, July and August shows their commitment to Kicks @ 6! and to the community. As with so many activities that take place in Havre, Kicks @ 6! would not happen without the volunteer...
