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Have you ever been driving down one of the many dirt roads around Montana and Noticed a big white dog watching the sheep or livestock? Those dogs are a special type of dog that spend countless hours guarding livestock. Livestock Guard Dogs will be hosted by People and Carnivores and Blackleaf Guardians, this Tuesday February the 18th, at the Elks Lodge . The event is described as follows. Ranching in a landscape with grizzlies, wolves, mountain lions, and coyotes can present challenges for livestock producers. Come meet and learn about Livestock Guard Dogs and how they are helping ranchers protect livestock and reduce the risk of conflict with large carnivores. People and Carnivores has teamed up with Blackleaf Guardians to offer an informational presentation on Livestock Guardian Dogs (LGDs) and other proactive measures to reduce losses to predators. We will be discussing LGDS protecting all classes of livestock: sheep, goats, cattle, chickens, and even farmstead guard dogs. Blackleaf Guardians will Share their experience ranching on the Eastern Rocky Mountain Front amongst dense carnivore populations Discuss different breeds of LGDs and different methods for protecting livestock Facilitate a question/answer session (current LGD users are encouraged to share their own experiences) Show you four LGD breeds and some puppies in training! Meeting is free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For more information, contact Kim Johnston, 406-599-9424.

Poetry Out Loud held its third regional Poetry Out Loud competition today at the University of Montana Western small auditorium. This was the third competition in the four regional events. Fourteen students came to compete in this event, seven from Butte High, five from Capitol High, and two from Sentinel High. Sadly Beaverhead County High School was not represented. Poetry Out Loud is described as: "Now in its fifteenth year, the 2019-20 Montana Poetry Out Loud program welcomes the participation of high schools across our state! Created and supported by the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Poetry Foundation, Poetry Out Loud engages students in learning about poetry through the memorized recitations of works by recognized poets, both contemporary and from throughout history. Through their participation students gain public speaking skills while finding their own voice. Beginning in individual classrooms, students have the opportunity to advance to schoolwide contests, regional competitions, the Montana State Finals and—for one Montana student—the National Finals in Washington D.C.  To learn more about the program or to explore the online anthology, visit poetryoutloud.org. " Judges for today's event were Sally Cobau, English teacher for the Youth Challenge and University of Montana Western, Marley May, student at U of M Western, and Professor Alan Weltzien of the English Department. Students would recite from memory a poem of their choosing. They were judged on physical presence, voice and articulation, dramatic appropriateness, evidence of understanding, overall performance, and accuracy. With this event in Dillon, judges had a difficult decision ahead of them, due to not one of the students stumbling on their poem's lines or needing a prompt to remember the words. After all was said and done, the three judges had chosen four winners and one alternate. Masie Kroon was awarded the alternate position Jasmine Kunda placed fourth Katy McCumber was awarded third Clara Hahn took home second place Savannah Holm came out in first place On March 7th Helena will host the State Finals. The winner from the state final will then go on to compete in the National Finals, held in Washington D.C. on April 27-29, 2020.

Big Sky Cinema was host Sunday afternoon to the Montana premier of the movie Atomic Apocalypse. Along with writer and producer Martin Gooch and lead actress Krista Demille, movie goers were able to screen a film that used some local talent, as well as a lot of local spots many will recognize in the film. The film is a sort of post apocalypse glimpse into the future. It starts out with a family on vacation then jumps two years into the future after nuclear devastation hits the world. The film takes a refreshing twist on the end of the world scenario that seems to be playing out in Hollywood. Instead of using the tried and true zombie genre, they go for a nuclear twist and the literal fallout of humanity afterwards. Originally named The Big Oops as his first draft, director and writer Martin Gooch then changed the name of the film to Black Flowers, which plays a key role in the film. Later on, marketing decided they would change the name to Atomic Apocalypse to help sell the film. Atomic Apocalypse starts out with action and it rarely dies down from there. With the lead actress Krista Demille facing many trials and tribulations along the way, she tries to keep her family together without the modern conveniences they have grown accustom to. Featuring local talent Cory Burkenbuel, Travis and Michael Stuffelbean, Stan Smith, and Karle Jane as set extras and fill ins wherever they where needed, this film is sure to leave a lasting impression on the audience. If you are from Montana, some of the locations will have you saying, 'hey I know where that is'. The film is a must see for anyone who loves small budget films. Yes, it does have some corny moments, but this is what film making is all about. A group of people with a vision who come together and make it work with what they have. Atomic Apocalypse delivered above my expectations and didn't have me looking at my watch, which is more than I can say for many of the high budget movies coming out of Hollywood as of lately. If you get a chance to see this film, I would recommend it. Dillon has had a couple film screenings in the past, and as more people are drawn to Montana to shoot with our beautiful scenery, we will more than likely see a lot more screenings at the Big Sky Cinema. If you get a chance to go to one of these films, don't hesitate, as it is one way to experience a small piece of the puzzle that goes into the making of a film.

Special announcement from Debbie at The Bookstore : Join us Saturday, February 8th as we welcome poet, Lee Robison. He will be reading and signing copies of his book, Have from 1:00-3:00. Call 683-6807 if you have any questions. HAVE Many of the poems in this book draw from Robison’s experiences growing up on a Montana ranch for their subject matter, imagery and themes. In the poem “Native,” ranch and farm imagery is contrasted with the imagery of Montana’s pre-history to ask to whom does this land belong, and what validates that possession. What is it that make this Valley, this River, these Mountains ours? In “Requiem for a Rancher” the question becomes what can an old rancher take with him when he dies? And just how much of him remains in the land and the landscape he formed in his lifetime? Brian Kahn, author of Real Common Sense and host of Montana Public Radio’s Home Ground writes “Robison’s words span cultures, place and time, ringing deep and true. These poems are rich in often hard sentiment, there is no sugared sentimentality. In Robison’s world, human life is hard, sometimes good.” Robison is currently working on organizing a collection of his short fiction which he expects to finish sometime in the next year. He is also preparing a collection of his Haiku, which has a working title of Montana Zen—Cowboy Haiku.

Weekend Rundown for Friday, February 7th through Sunday, February 9th. Friday February 7th Great Harvest is raising dough , Today will be the last day to get yourself some of their bake goods. Runs from 7 am to 2 pm, offering all sorts of breads, cookies, and sandwiches. Elks Lodge Tai Chi Classes, free from 9:30 am to 10:20 am Beaverhead Brewing Company hosting Love is a Dog , starts at 5 pm. Jackson Hot Springs Lodge will have Levi Miller , starting at 7 pm and will be hosted by Don Forbes "The Bitterroot Mountain Troubadour" Saturday February 8th Cowpie Classic Hockey tournament hosted by DAHA and Beaverhead Brewing Company Hockey is going to start around 9 am.  Food and drink will be available starting at 11 am. There will be two Dillon teams and two Butte teams.  The community is welcome and encouraged to come out to watch a little hockey, enjoy some local food and drink, and have a little winter fun at the rink! Downtown Winter Bar Olympics Registration is at noon, start time 1 pm, 4 person teams, must be 21 to enter. Cost is $10 per person and $5 for the Poker Run. Book Signing with Lee Robison at The Bookstore. Join us Saturday, February 8th, as we welcome poet, Lee Robison. He will be reading and signing copies of his book, 'Have' from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Call 683-6807 if you have any questions. Grand Opening Celebration at Beauty Mark Grand Opening Celebration located inside HighCounty Glass at 26 East Bannack Street in Dillon Montana. Join us for hors d' ouvres and enter to win a free permanent cosmetic procedure of your choice, worth up to $500 (must be 18 to enter). $50 off any procedure coupons will also be given away. Celebration will be held from 1-6 pm. Dan Henry at Ruby Valley Brew Making his way back February 8th to one of the best venues for a solo artist in the state of Montana, Dan Henry will travel to Ruby Valley Brew in Sheridan, Montana to set up for an evening of good beer, good people, and a all around good time. Also, there are some delicious pizzas being baked right next door at Bread Zeppelin, and they'll even pass then through the conjoining window so you can drink your beer and eat your pizza too! Show start at 5pm and rocks till we drop. Addison Thompson and Amanda Stewart at The Moose Addison Lea Thompson and Amanda Stewart of Sweet Sage are headed to the Moose Bar in Dillon for a song swap after Dillon's Bar Olympics!! Come on down and get your drink on with a night of country and Honky Tonk Music! Sunday February the 9th Atomic Apocalypse at The Big Sky Theater Movie starts at 1 pm followed by an after party to celebrate the release follows each screening at a venue nearby. There’ll be a short Q & A with the director and the film’s local cast and crew, with faux-Oscar awards presented by the producers to local cast, crew, and supporting community! Meet and Greet with Tom Woods at the Beaverhead Brewing Company Starts at 5 pm and runs to 7 pm. Maverick Mountain will be open over the weekend with a lot of new snow. 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.

This Saturday February 8th DAHA will host the Cowpie Classic Hockey Tournament, at the Chris Craft Park. Starting at 9am. There will be food and drinks from Beaverhead Brewing and The Branding Iron starting at 11 am. They will have two teams from Dillon as well as two teams from Butte. The community is welcome to come out to the rink enjoy some hometown hockey, while having some amazing food and drinks. With the weather looking to go back down on the thermometer regular rink programming will resume next week as well.

Winter Storm Warning URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 MTZ008-070100- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ Beaverhead- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, and Wise River 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY BELOW 7000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 7000 feet, but also for the Big Hole Valley, heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of mostly 10 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in the mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 7000 feet, but also for the Monida Pass area, snow expected to develop this morning. Total snow accumulations of mostly 3 to 7 inches, except 1 to 3 inches in the Dillon area. * WHERE...Beaverhead. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. There will also be increased avalanche danger for backcountry recreation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will decrease somewhat this afternoon, possibly allowing it to partially melt on lower elevation roadways, then refreeze this evening. Snowfall will increase again overnight, creating a greater icing hazard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel over mountain passes, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ Winter Weather Advisory URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 MTZ008-070100- /O.CON.KTFX.WS.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200207T1800Z/ Beaverhead- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, and Wise River 549 AM MST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY BELOW 7000 FEET... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning above 7000 feet, but also for the Big Hole Valley, heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of mostly 10 to 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph in the mountains. For the Winter Weather Advisory below 7000 feet, but also for the Monida Pass area, snow expected to develop this morning. Total snow accumulations of mostly 3 to 7 inches, except 1 to 3 inches in the Dillon area. * WHERE...Beaverhead. * WHEN...Until 11 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility over mountain passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. There will also be increased avalanche danger for backcountry recreation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will decrease somewhat this afternoon, possibly allowing it to partially melt on lower elevation roadways, then refreeze this evening. Snowfall will increase again overnight, creating a greater icing hazard. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel over mountain passes, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Article from our friends at The Big Hole Breezes, also Southwestern Montana News will be covering this event with some great Video and Photos.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 347 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020 MTZ008-012-015-050-053-054-052300- /O.UPG.KTFX.WS.A.0003.200206T0000Z-200207T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KTFX.WW.Y.0012.200206T0000Z-200207T1500Z/ Beaverhead-Cascade-Madison-Judith Basin-Broadwater-Meagher- Including Big Hole Pass, Wisdom, Dillon, Monida Pass, Wise River, Kings Hill Pass, Ennis, Norris Hill, Raynolds Pass, Twin Bridges, Virginia City, Raynesford, Toston, Townsend, Winston, Martinsdale, and White Sulphur Springs 347 AM MST Wed Feb 5 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM MST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches at lower elevations, except 12 to 24 inches at higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 AM MST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Increased avalanche danger is possible across steep mountain terrain. 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.

Monida pass was closed on 02/03/2020 at 12:01 am, when they placed the barrier across the Barretts exit and would only allow local traffic through. Traffic past Lima was completely shut down, as no one was allowed on the roads heading south. They reopened Monida pass at 10:25 am Monday morning, which created nearly a ten and a half hour time frame where most travelers were stuck in or around the Dillon area. While this creates a great deal of stress for travelers and professionals who use the highways to transport goods and services, could this same issue open up a window of opportunity for the local Dillon businesses? Taking a short trip out to the Gateway Travel Plaza, one could see cars backed up on the side roads, as well as semis pulled over on I-15. What if local businesses could open for these travelers who are stranded. Many restaurants and small coffee shops in Dillon have set hours, but if some of these smaller eateries were able open their business doors after hours and make the experience of being stranded in Dillon a little less stressful on those travelers, what possibilities would this open for the Dillon economy. They could show the hospitality of our town to people who otherwise may have never stopped. One of the many issues our small town faces is how do we entice the 66,000 people a month travelling I-15 to stop in Dillon. With the recent Monida pass closures, opening up our town and helping those travelers out could be one way to leave a lasting impression on those that might have otherwise passed us by. Some people have offered Lyft services during Labor Day and also New Years Eve, but could they also offer these services to those who are parked in lots outside of town, offering rides to local restaurants, coffee shops or just a place to get warm and shop while waiting on the pass to open. Dillon is looking at ways to bring more people into town and most suggestions have relied heavily on areas that do not interest the average traveler or that take them outside of Dillon. Downtown Dillon is a diamond in the rough; many people fail to see the potential Dillon has to offer. We have stores with the greatest grilled cheese sandwiches in Montana ( Muffaletta's ) , signed memorabilia from Val Kilmer to Alice Cooper (Emporium 406) , along with many great local artist shops and hangouts. We have The Patagonia Outlet that brings people from all over the world to small town Dillon, USA. The history in our buildings alone could entertain a person. Dillon just needs a way to attract those passerby cars to see us as more than small place to get gas and get back on the road. By taking just a little extra time out of our day, we could come up with ways to help those stranded while showing off our town. If you are a business owner or just a concerned citizen that has suggestions for our town, we at Southwestern Montana News encourage you to attend one of the Chambers Convention Visitor Bureau meetings, or come to Coffee Club every Monday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 am at Sweetwater Coffee. Dillon is an amazing place with a lot of great things happening, if you have business ideas or ways to improve on things, make your voice heard. Otherwise the economy here will always stay the same, and growth will be far from our reach.

BEAVERHEAD CTY 911: Interstate 15 closed at Monida Pass due to high wind, blowing snow, drifting and poor visibility.

If you wanna get out of the house but don't want to be fighting the wind, the winter farmers market is going on today, from 10 to 2 pm at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds. Located inside the 4-H building, the market has about fourteen vendors on hand. Offering everything from handmade items, baked goods, to slime they have something you are looking for.

Going on today at The Patagonia Outlet in Dillon, three experts will be giving talks on snow pack and ways to help sustain the water they produce. The three experts are 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. Know Your Snow is part of the Snowpack Fest which is going on all weekend. Snowpack fest as described by their website is as follows : SnowPack Fest is an event celebrating winter and to bring awareness to the diminishing snowpack/water availability in the West due to a changing climate, and the impacts to winter tourism, agriculture, retail, fishing, guiding, and late-season streamflows in MT. SnowPack Fest will consist of a Winter Film Festival on Friday, Know You Snow Science talks on Saturday morning at the Patagonia Outlet, Ski/Soak at Maverick Mountain/Elkhorn Hot Springs, and Après Party at Elkhorn Lodge on Saturday, in tandem with an Intro to Avalanches Course being offered by Alex Dunn/Pioneer Mountain Education Foundation, Wed, Jan. 29th – Sat, Feb. 1st . We hope you join us Jan 31st/Feb 1st, 2020 for 2-days of celebrating the importance of our snowpack to our livelihoods and future.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Great Falls MT 212 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 MTZ008-015-055-011200- /O.NEW.KTFX.WS.A.0002.200202T0700Z-200203T1300Z/ 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 212 PM MST Fri Jan 31 2020 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches at lower elevations and 8 to 12 inches in the mountains, are possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Beaverhead, Madison and Gallatin. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

This weekend the University of Montana Western is offering a three night production in The Bank of Commerce Performing Arts Series "He Said and She Said". Each night consists of three performances: Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven" presented by a different person each of the three nights, Ray Lewis' "52 Cards" presented by Brandon Hunter, and "He Said and She Said," a play in one act by Alice Gerstenberg. Thursday night's performance showcased the talent in UM Western's campus halls. The first performance, "The Raven", presented by Paul Helfrich, set the night's tone with a beautifully eerie reading of the famous poem. Although the words are familiar to most, the emotional tole of Helfrich's performance captivated the audience. With creepy lighting and background sounds, you couldn't help but feel the poem come alive before your eyes. The second performance, "52 Cards", provided a more modern outlook on the world. Brandon Hunter portrayed the inner turmoil of a teenage boy perfectly. With each line, he delved deeper into the emotional struggle of today's world. This reading provided a poignant simplicity to Ray Lewis' story. These two performances accounted for roughly thirty minutes well spent. After a ten minute intermission, "He Said and She Said" took the stage. This half hour play was comically enchanting. It had an "I Love Lucy" toned down vibe, but packed with the same amount of entertainment value. Ryanne Hostetter's performance had the audience chuckling throughout the web of accusations. The four actors illustrated the rapid fire pace of gossip and the triumph of overcoming such simple mindedness. With director Cole Irwin at the helm of this charming piece of art, you could feel the fresh outlook from this play set in 1910s suburban America. There is so much untapped potential in southwestern Montana, and it was a joy to watch our small town's talent at work. For a mere $10 admission fee, you can't go wrong! P. S. The only frustrating part of the night was finding where this night of performances was held. If you have a problem finding the play, it is is located in the small auditorium (Main Hall 314). Use the Beier Auditorium door go to the third floor and take a right.

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.