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Weekend rundown for Friday, January 31st, through Sunday, February 2nd.  Friday January 31st Breakfast at Tendoy at Tendoy Fine Arts , 7 :30 am to 8:30 am He Said and She Said at University of Montana Western , Evening shows start at 7:30 pm, with matinee dates and times to be announced. Individual tickets will range from $5-$15 and will be sold at the door. Montana Western students are admitted free of charge. Snowpack Fest offers many activities over the weekend. "Save the date! 1st Annual SnowPack Fest will be held over Jan 31st/Feb 1st, 2020. Winter/Snowports related film-festival Friday night, short science focused talks on Saturday 9AM at Patagonia Outlet Dillon , and ski/shred day at Maverick Mountain with Live Music/Apres Party and soak at Elkhorn ! Intro to Avalanche Class will be offered concurrently by PMEF" Snowpack Fest Winter Film Festival Winter Film Festival: 7pm ( UMWestern STC , Doors open @6pm) • Hand-selected list of Winter/Snowsports/Climate related films: Ode to Muir by Teton Gravity Research, End of Snow by Day’s End Productions, and The Lost Winter: Vice Sports Climate Change Special • Interspersed between films: Q&A on Climate Impacts to Winter/Snowsports/Water Resources/Sustainability/Resiliency, etc. Dillon Community Ice Cream Social by Be the Change 406 from 7 pm to 8 pm at Parkview Elementary Cafeteria. Be the Change 406 is inviting all community members to come and enjoy some ice cream and meet the youth members. The members are looking forward to introducing themselves and letting the community know about the projects they have been working on. For more information, call Andrea Schurg at 307-438-1727. Tanner Laws Live Music starts at 6 pm at the Beaverhead Brewing Company . Dalton Lemburg Live at Jackson Hotsprings Lodge music will start at 8pm and run tell 11 pm. Saturday February 1st Farmers Winter Market from 10 am to 2 pm inside the 4-H Building at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds. The Dillon Farmers Market features hand made and homegrown items up for sale. Science Saturday Know Your Snow!! 8:30 am to 11 am. Mark your calendars! Come to the store for a morning speaker series about science, water management, and resiliency. Three experts will be giving presentations, including Dr. Rebekah Levine, a professor in the Environmental Sciences Department at the University of Montana Western, along with Sean Claffey (previously with BLM) and Nathan Korb from The Nature Conservancy. We will have breakfast treats available, including pastries made with Patagonia Provisions  breakfast grains by our local Sweetwater Coffee. This event is free and open to the public! Hosted By Patagonia Outlet Snowpack Fest Ski/Soak at Maverick Mountain and Elkhorn Hotsprings 10 am to 8pm Ski at Maverick , Soak at Elkhorn Hot Springs • After the Science Saturday AM talks at Patagonia Outlet, come on up to Maverick • Meet and Greet in Tavern; Beers and Music − 4pm • Soak at Elkhorn Hot Springs • Apres Party at Elkhorn Lodge - 6pm, $1 off beers, Live Music, and 50/50 raffle! Live Music Featuring Emma Cunneen Music starts at 3:30 pm Emma Cunneen is an local acoustic folk artist and singer with Juniper Creek from Butte, MT. FFA Alumni Dinner & Auction 6pm to 8 pm. For more information, see flyer at bottom of page. Sunday February 2nd SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!!!!!! Superbowl Sunday Party Hosted by Hbar J Saloon and Cafe 11 am to 9 pm "Fleecer Mountain Nachos," buckets of beer and appetizer platters on special. Macs Wild Game Super Bowl party 2 pm to 8:30 pm Hosted by Macs Last Cast described as, "It's going to be a great game and a great time! " follow link for more information. Super Bowl Party at the Peat Starts at 2 pm. Come watch the game with us at the living room at The Peat ! Beer and Drink Specials, Appetizer Pot Luck, and Lobster Dinner Special Tap House Super Bowl Party Starts at 2 pm. Bar Pong, Cards Against Humanity, and more. Free wings while they last! Many specials on beer, and $20 bottomless Mimosas. Thank you for reading our weekend rundown! We try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. If you are curious about an event and it is highlighted, just click on it, and you will be directed to another page with more information on that event. If you would like to see your business as a sponsor of the Weekend Rundown, call us at (406) 660-7041.

QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) Suicide Prevention Training is a free course offered by Jerry Girard, the director of student counseling at the University of Montana Western. The hour and a half class teaches the basic fundamentals of identifying when a person is in crisis and how to react to the situation. Montana is ranked number one in the nation among suicide deaths. In QPR training, participants learn that suicide is preventable, mental illness is treatable, and ways to spot the signs a person in crisis may give off, and how to react. After completion of the class, participants receive a QPR certification. Learning the facts and history is of utmost importance when it comes to mental health awareness. Beginning in 2008 with the economic downturn, suicide rates began to climb and have shown no signs of slowing down. 47,000 suicides accounted for the deaths in 2017. Seventy-five percent of suicide attempts are female. However, the survival rate of suicides favor women, who tend to take more passive methods, such as pill overdose, the most common form of suicide. The male suicide population encompasses more fatalities, with a 75% success rate due to suicide methods being more active in ways such as firearm (51%) or hanging. A person contemplating suicide will act on that impulse in three to ten days in most cases. To help with this epidemic, a national crisis hotline is available at 1-800-273-8255 or you can text 741741. The federal government has been working to establish a 988 line, similar to 911, but primarily for suicide cases. If you missed this QPR training and would like to attend one, Jerry will host another session on Saturday February 1st at the Twin Bridges school in the Montana Room starting at 2 PM.

The Beaverhead Resource Assistance Center (RAC) will be partnering with Action, Inc. at the Dillon office , on Wednesday, January 29th, from 10 am to 3 pm, to accept and assist with Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications. Eligibility criteria include verification of all gross income received by current household members six months prior to the application date, a copy of your bank statement, and a copy of your most recent heating fuel bill. A household is categorically eligible if all members are receiving SNAP, TNAF, and/or SSI. If you have question, please call Action, Inc. at (800) 382-1325.

Thursday, January 30th, the Patagonia Outlet will host a Leave No Trace workshop from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Colleen Peterson, a local leave no trace trainer will teach LNT's seven principals, guiding outdoor users to lessen their impact and help sustain healthy and vibrant lands. Patagonia will also be serving snacks and beer from Patagonia Provisions for you to enjoy. The event is free to the public.

The Convention Visitor Bureau is hosting a meeting today from 9 am to 2 pm in the Bank of Commerce. Discussions involving how to detour passing by tourist into the town of Dillon, and how to draw people to the local businesses are the main topic. Project leads Ryan Brosseau and Mandy Schilling, along with Arcadea Scott from the Billings Gazette will be listening to concerns and going over ideas on ways to bring more awareness to downtown Dillon and what it has to offer. There is still time for local business owners or those with ideas to stop by and voice their concerns and ideas.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 226 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020 MTZ008-015-055-261200- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0010.200126T1900Z-200127T1200Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 226 PM MST Sat Jan 25 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 5 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches at lower elevations, and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From Noon Sunday to 5 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roadways could be snow covered and slippery at times. Wet roadways are likely to freeze over and become icy Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Firefighters responded tonight to Pioneer Care and Rehab, on a call of smoke coming from the laundry room. After a thorough search they found no signs of fire and returned back to the station.

56-year old Harry Lee Montgomery, or "Sonny" as he goes by, was last seen at the Exxon gas station in Lima, Montana, on January 11th. His white Chevy Blazer was found abandoned the following day, three miles south of Dillon on I-15. Montgomery's three dogs were inside the vehicle, and were later taken to the Humane Society of Beaverhead County. Montgomery is 5'10' tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. According to his family, Montgomery suffers from mental episodes, and is without proper medication. If you have any information on his whereabouts, you are asked to call Deputy Eric Bowman with the Beaverhead County Sheriff's office @ 406-683-3700.

Weekend rundown for Friday, January 24th, through Sunday, January 26th.  Friday the 24th Tai Chi Classes at the Elks Lodge , 9:30am to 10:20am Montana Exit Live at Ruby Valley Brew event starts at 6pm and runs until 8pm  Winter Semi Formal Hosted by Montana Western Residence Life. Join them for poker, dancing, and more. Tickets are on sale at Residence Life for $5/person and $7 /couple. Cash only. Saturday the 25th Trapper Education Class Hosted by the Montana Trappers Association starts at 8:30am and will run tell 4 pm. Tickets can be purchased by the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. From the FWP website: A trapper education class is scheduled for Saturday, January 25, at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Butte Area Office (1820 Meadowlark Lane). The class is free of charge and all are welcome to attend. An adult must accompany youth under 12 years of age. Pre-registration is required by contacting Vanna Boccadori at 406-494-2082. The class will be held from 8:30am to 4:00pm with an hour break for lunch. Topics will include trapping equipment, trap setting, ethics, rules and regulations, furbearer identification, and fur handling. The class is sponsored by the Montana Trappers Association and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Class participants will receive a certificate of completion, the Montana Trappers Association trapping handbook, and other informational material. However, please be aware this class does not certify participants for Montana’s wolf trapping season. All would-be wolf trappers needed to have completed a formal wolf trapping certification class held in the fall. For more information contact Vanna Boccadori at 406-494-2082 or Fran Buell with the Montana Trappers Association at info@montanatrappers.org. 2020 Chinese New Year Parade Starts at 3pm will run to about 5pm in Butte. The Mai Wah Society will once again host Butte America’s annual Chinese New Year Parade, which has been described as the shortest, loudest, and (sometimes) coldest parade in Montana. Celebrating the “Year of the Rat,” the parade will be held on Saturday, January 25. It will start at the Butte-Silver Bow Courthouse (155 West Granite, Butte) at 3:00 p.m. Following opening remarks, the parade will head east on Granite Street with the dragon stopping along the route to bless business sponsors. Those in attendance are encouraged to follow the dragon and become part of the procession. Chris Fisk and the Butte High History Club will serve as dragon dancers again this year. Following the parade, a reception with refreshments at the Mai Wah Museum (17 West Mercury St). Earlier in the day, the Imagine Butte Resource Center (68 West Park St.) will host an event where youth can make their own noisemakers to use during the parade. The session will go from noon until 2pm. For more information, call the IBRC at (406) 299-3389.   Date Night Youth Fundraiser , hosted by the Dillon Vineyard Church , starts at 5:30pm. Enjoy a night out with your significant other while they take care of the details - dance lessons, live music, Italian Dinner, and more. Golden Bar's Grand Opening Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Golden Bar! The event starts at 7pm, with live music by Montana country artist Levi Blom at 9pm! Food and drink specials! Check out the new Upstairs Bar and bring your dancin' shoes! Thank you Dillon for all your support in the start of our new business! The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship starts at 12pm and runs until 3pm. Meet at the old BCHS gym. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level of completion for the 2020 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. If you are just wanting to hang around town this weekend stop in to one of the many stores Dillon has. Emporium 406 , one of Dillon's newest stores, is getting new merchandise almost weekly. If nothing else the memorabilia they have for sale is worth the visit, covering everything from Alice Cooper to Val Kilmer. A word of note, the DAHA ice rink is closed due to the warm weather. Maverick Mountain will be open over the weekend, with 1/2 inch of new snow overnight. Thank you for reading our weekend rundown, we try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. If you are curious about an event and it is highlighted just click on it, you will be directed to another page with more information on that event. If you would like to see your business as a sponsor of the Weekend Rundown call us at (406) 660-7041.

Southwestern Montana Arts Council will have the Drum Brothers tonight at the Beier Auditorium, at the University of Montana Western campus at 7 pm. Arlee Montana based Drum Brothers present a high energy performance that celebrates a diverse mix of world instruments and sounds. West African djembe and dunun drums, Egyptian and Irish frame drums, Australian didgeridoo, close harmony vocals, bass and acoustic guitar, saxophone and flute, along with original arrangements and compositions. They have been at the forefront of the American hand drumming movement since it began in the early 1990's. The Drum Brothels ensemble is is comprised of Matthew and Michael Marsolek, Lawrence Duncan, Tracy Topp, and Ravi Marsolek.

Looking for ways to expand into a new career? The University of Montana Western School of Outreach will be offering a Pharmacy Technician Program starting in March. Details of the program: March 24th - May 12th, 2020 Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm - 9:30pm Student Tuition: $1,199 (Textbooks included) Course Contact Hours: 50 hours Registration closes March 6th! Call the School of Outreach to register 406-683-7537. Pharmacy Technician Program This comprehensive 50 hour program will prepare students to work as a pharmacy technician in a retail or other pharmacy setting and to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board’s PTCB exam. Course content includes: pharmacy medical terminology, the history of pharmacy, the pharmacy practice in multiple environments, pharmacy calculations and measurements, reading and interpreting prescriptions and defining drugs by generic and brand names. Through classroom lecture and hands on labs, students will review dosage calculations, drug classifications, the “top 200 drugs”, I.V. flow rates, sterile compounding, dose conversions, aseptic technique, the handling of sterile products, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), dispensing of prescriptions, inventory control and billing and reimbursement. National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the Pharmacy Technician Certified Board (PTCB) – Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) exam ($129).

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Great Falls MT 145 PM MST Tue Jan 21 2020 MTZ008-009-012-014-015-048-052>055-220300- Beaverhead-Northern Rocky Mountain Front-Cascade- Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Madison- Southern Rocky Mountain Front-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher- Gallatin- Including the cities of Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Chief Joseph Pass, Monida Pass, Wise River, Logan Pass, Marias Pass, Browning, Heart Butte, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Helena, Flesher Pass, Lincoln, MacDonald Pass, Rogers Pass, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Bynum, Choteau, Augusta, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, White Sulphur Springs, Bozeman, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 145 PM MST Tue Jan 21 2020 ...Accumulating Snow over Mountain Passes through Wednesday Morning... A Pacific cold front will cross the region this evening through early Wednesday morning, bringing with it breezy west to southwest winds and accumulating mountain snow. Snowfall accumulations of generally 1 to 3 inches are expected over mountain passes. Motorist are advised to use caution through Wednesday morning as snow covered and slippery roadways will be possible.

Mike Morrow has sent in a update on the ice rink and the programs they offer, through DAHA. Learn to Skate- Thursdays at 7PM, Learn to Play (hockey)- Thursdays at 8PM, $5/skater/night Pickup adult hockey-Tuesday and Friday at 7PM All programs require at least a helmet (hockey, bike or ski) and Learn to Play and pickup hockey strongly encourage full pads, but especially hockey gloves and shinpads. DAHA skates are available at the rink on a first come, first serve basis. We also have minimal helmets available for use. All programs are weather dependent, and changes to the schedule (including cancellations due to poor ice conditions or staffing shortages) will be posted on our Facebook page . The DAHA ice crew has been very busy volunteering countless hours repairing the ice and getting it in good shape. We have been successful, and the ice is fairly good at this point. There may be holes or cracks, so folks should be careful and should stay off of those areas. Thanks, Mike Morrow

Weekend rundown for Friday, January 17th, through Sunday, January 19th.  Friday the 17th The Rocky Mountain Supply Dog Days of Winter event starts at 5 P.M. and runs until Sunday at 5 P.M.  Tendoy Fine Arts offers a silk painting workshop, starting at 7 P.M. Saturday the 18th  Saturday is a busy day around Southwestern Montana. Maverick Mountain is getting dumped on right now as I type this up.  Maverick Mountain will have the X Weston demo day, starting at 9 A.M.  The Elks Lodge will hold Purses with a Purpose , at 6:30 P.M.  Rocky Mountain Supply will continue The Dog Days of Winter  Tendoy Fine Arts will continue its Silk Painting Workshop.  If you want to stay inside and keep warm, The Golden Bar will have UFC McGregor VS Cowboy at 8 P.M. Sunday the 19th  At Clark Canyon Reservoir t he Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby starts at 7 A.M. and runs until 4 P.M. There will be two tagged fish; cash prizes for the largest trout and ling; and a 50/50 drawing to be held after every $500 in tickets sold. So grab your fishing rod and ice auger and go have some fun up at Clark Canyon.  Rocky Mountain Supply fill finish up the Dog Days of Winter  Tendoy Fine Arts concludes its Silk Painting Workshop. Financial Peace University will have its first meeting at 5:30 P.M. If you are just wanting to hang around town this weekend stop in to one of the many stores Dillon has. Emporium 406 , one of Dillon's newest stores is getting new merchandise almost weekly. If nothing else the memorabilia they have for sale is worth the visit, covering everything from Alice Cooper to Val Kilmer. Thank you for reading our weekend run down, we try to include links in the article to make it easier for you. If you are curious about an event and it is highlighted just click on it, you will be directed to another page with more information on that event.

United Way of Beaverhead County is seeking letters of interest from qualified applicants for the position of Executive Director.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 247 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2020 MTZ008-015-052>055-170000- /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0009.200117T0900Z-200118T0000Z/ Beaverhead-Madison-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, White Sulphur Springs, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 247 AM MST Thu Jan 16 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 5 PM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches. Highest accumulations towards pass level and above. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph causing blowing snow with significantly reduced visibility, especially in wind-prone mountain passes of southwest Montana. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 PM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

Local artist Jeremy Church will be having his first solo show, titled "Breaking Out" With 12 unique paintings, that will be on display. Jeremy is originally from California., but has called Dillon home for the last 11 years. Art has been a big part of his life, he is inspired by film, music, and bright colors. Come on down to Sweetwater Coffee from 5 PM to 7 PM and check out these unique paintings, and if you like one they are for sale. The paintings will be featured at Sweetwater Coffee all through the month of January.

A 19 year old Dillon woman has been arrested in connection with the death of man over the weekend. Dillon chief of police, Don Guiberson, said, "Sandy Moore has been arrested on a charge of deliberate homicide in connection with the death of a 49 year old Dillon man." Moore remains jailed as of Monday. Police said the victim was found dead in his Thomsan Ave home on Saturday morning. Police have not released any more details about the victim, as the investigation is still ongoing. Update Cristina VanDuinen, 23, and Kerry “Sam” Johnson, 56, both of Dillon have been arrested on felony charges of obstruction of justice in connection with the death of a 49-year-old Dillon man Saturday. Update: Police have identified the victim of the Dillon murder as Larry Coon, 49.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory: Beaverhead-Cascade-Central and Southern Lewis and Clark-Madison- Judith Basin-Jefferson-Broadwater-Meagher-Gallatin- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Great Falls, Cascade, Belt, Kings Hill Pass, Helena, Flesher Pass, Rogers Pass, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Raynesford, Stanford, Hobson, Montana City, Boulder, Boulder Hill, Elk Park Pass, Homestake Pass, Whitehall, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, White Sulphur Springs, West Yellowstone, Battle Ridge Pass, Bozeman Pass, and Targhee Pass 240 AM MST Sun Jan 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM MST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches, except up to 5 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, southwest and west central Montana. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 8 AM MST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Beaverhead County. According to the advisory: Beaverhead- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, and Wise River 315 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2020...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM MST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches at lower elevations, with up to 12 inches expected in the mountains. * WHERE...Beaverhead. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 3 PM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Looking at the MDOT website it is showing road conditions headed south of Dillon, as wet and scattered snow, conditions heading north from Dillon on I15 it is showing dry/and or mostly dry. As always use caution when traveling in the winter months. View of Monida Pass cameras as of 5:45 this morning