Events

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks beckons thee to the Dahl Memorial Healthcare lawn in Ekalaka on July 1. The theatre company will be performing “Love’s Labour’s Lost” at 6:30 p.m. The free play is sponsored by Sagebrush Service Club. Donations are appreciated for future shows. CCHS Close Up will be serving a free will donation meal beginning at 5 p.m., prior to the performance. The meal includes hot dogs, chips, drinks and dessert. “Love’s Labour’s Lost” is an early comedy of Shakespeare’s, written for Queen Elizabeth I...

To light the celebration’s fuse, the Belltower Community Hall will be having a potluck on July 3. Beef, provided by the O’Connors, will be on the menu. Activities will included cornhole and horseshoes. On Wednesday come out to the triangle in Ekalaka for Fourth of July festivities starting at 5 p.m. Local businesses will host activities and booths until 8 p.m. Independence Day will be capped off by a fireworks display sponsored by the Carter County Chamber of Commerce and launched by the Ekalaka Volunteer Fire Dep...

Local American Legion Post 60 will host a fish fry July 4 as a fundraiser for the post’s community projects. The event will be held at the Wagon Wheel Cafe in Ekalaka from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. A free will donation will be asked for the meal which, in addition to the fish, will include baked beans and coleslaw. There will also be a 50/50 raffle for those feeling lucky on Independence Day. Proceeds from the event will be used to support post projects which include sending local students to Montana Boys State, maintaining area h...

The Ekalaka Bump-N-Run is scheduled for Sunday, June 10 at Ekalaka Airport. This year’s races will offer a full concession stand and beer garden. Admission prices are $7 for adults, $5 for kids, and free for youngsters under the age of 5. Races will start at noon. No coolers are allowed. Ekalaka Bump-N-Run awarded three scholarships this year. Kennedy Tooke, who graduated in May from CCHS, Kimberlee Elmore, a former CCHS student continuing her education, and Maryssa Rusley, a Baker senior, were the recipients of $250 s...

The Southeast Electric Cooperative’s 67th annual meeting will take place Friday, June 8 at Carter County High School in Ekalaka. Registration will begin at 4 p.m., a free roast beef dinner and entertainment will be offered at 5 p.m. and the business meeting will start at 6 p.m. Members will be updated on cooperative activities and have an opportunity to ask questions. An election will be held for Directors from Districts 3 and 6. Free babysitting will be available and door prizes, along with two $500 cash prizes, will be g...

The Fallon/Carter Homemakers spring council meeting will be held Wednesday, June 6 at the Baker Senior Center. Registration and coffee are at 9:30 a.m. with programs to follow at 10 a.m. There will be a cost of $7 for lunch. The programs include using electric pressure cookers, essential oils for mind and body and social media safety. The scholarship fund will be enhanced with basket raffles. All members and guests are welcome. For more information contact the Extension office at (406) 778 - 7110....

Dawg House Pub and Bruski Bacon will be hosting a benefit event for dear friends Matt and Ami Nies on Saturday, June 9. The community was heartbroken by the passing of their beautiful baby girl earlier this month. Please join them to raise funds to help offset medical expenses for this family. Raffles will be held for prizes donated by local businesses, and a live auction will be held for a chest freezer generously donated by Ted and Lisa Strugar. There will be a double-elimination bag tossing tournament starting at 4 p.m....

The 2018 Summit Basketball Camp is offering to take your child’s skills to the next level. The camp is open to all grades, from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade. The camp is offering a multitude of training exercises designed to improve basketball skills. Passing, dribbling, shooting, fast breaks, shooting and defense will be worked on at the individual and team level. The first camp will take place on June 18-20 and will be for kindergarteners to eighth graders. The first group will be fifth-grade to eighth-grade b...

Memorial Day services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 28, at Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Veterans performing the services should arrive at 10:30 a.m. During the service, members of VFW Auxiliary will honor fallen soldiers by placing a white cross and a red, poppy covered wreath in the center of the cemetery. Members of the VFW Auxiliary will provide Buddy poppies and receive donations, with all the money going to help veterans. Displays downtown will also offer Buddy poppies and provide containers to receive donations....

Members of Southeast Electric are encouraged to attend the 67th Annual Southeast Electric Cooperative Meeting. The meeting will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Carter County High School in Ekalaka. Registration will begin at 4:00 pm. A free roast beef dinner and entertainment will be offered at 5:00 pm. The business meeting will begin at 6:00 pm. Manager Jack Hamblin will update members on cooperative activities. Board Chairman Albert Paul will call for any questions that the membership may have. Directors from Districts...

An area blood drive has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 22 at Carter County Events Center. The drive will take place from 1:45 to 5:30 p.m. Donors can make an appointment by calling Darlene Carter at 775-6431. As always, walk-ins are also welcome....

St. Elizabeth Lutheran Church is sponsoring a pancake supper and silent auction on Friday, May 18. All proceeds from the event will benefit Matt and Ami Nies and their new baby girl, Braelie. The supper will begin at 5:00 p.m. at Carter County Events Center. Silent auction items can be dropped off at the high school. Organizers have asked all to spread the word in order to help this new family of three with expenses....

The National Weather Service (NWS) will be conducting another SKYWARN Spotter training session. This session will be held in Broadus on Friday, May 11. The free training will take place from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Broadus Library. Anyone interested in severe weather training or becoming a trained severe storm spotter is invited to attend. Volunteers currently registered for the program are also encouraged to attend as a refresher and to stay updated on the latest reporting procedures. Topics that will be covered...

ATV ownership has greatly increased in recent years. ATVs have become not only popular recreational vehicles, but are increasingly important as handy equipment for farmers and ranchers. ATVs have replaced the horse on many cattle operations. Producers are now using ATVs for many different chores and tasks. Homeowners have ATVs for work and play. ATVs can be fun as well as helpful with many tasks. However, it is important to remember that ATVs are serious pieces of equipment and can be extremely dangerous. Everyone is aware...

Looking for an occasion to show Mom she’s special? Take her to this event! The annual mother-daughter event, put on by Grace Fellowship, will be a brunch on Saturday May 12, 10:00 a.m., at Ekalaka Bible Church. There will be plenty of food, friendship, and fellowship shared by all ages. Entertainment will include showcasing some mother-daughter duos. Additionally, Pat Anderson will be sharing some special Godly maternal wisdom. Don’t stop at inviting mother. Invite your mother-in-law, grandmother, daughter, gra...

The junior class will be hosting Carter County High School prom this Saturday, April 28. The public is invited to attend grand march at 8:00 p.m. The king and queen will be crowned following grand march and prom will continue for high school students and their guests until midnight....

Children who will be kindergarten students at Ekalaka Elementary next year are invited to attend a half day of school on Monday, May 7. This preview day will help the children become familiar with the school environment. Children are to be dropped off at 8:00 a.m. and picked up after lunch, at 12:45 p.m. Parents interested in having their child attend are asked to contact the grade school office at 775-8765....

Sheep producers in the area will have the opportunity to brush up on the economics of sheep production, risk and drought management tools, and parasite management at a sheep production program, according to Powder River Extension Agent Mary Rumph. The program is scheduled for Wednesday, April 18th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Broadus VFW. A supper will be served, and will include lamb donated by Broadus Meats. This workshop is supported by grant funds from the USDA Risk Management Agency, Wyoming Extension, and MSU Powder...

The National Weather Service Office in Billings, MT, in cooperation with Fallon County Disaster and Emergency Services in Baker will be conducting a SKYWARN Spotter training session on Thursday, April 19 in Baker. The free training will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center. Anyone interested in severe weather training or becoming a trained severe storm spotter is invited to attend. Volunteers currently registered for the program are also encouraged to attend as a refresher and to stay updated...

Do you need help diagnosing a horticulture related issue or question? Are you trying to figure out what is wrong with your trees? Need help planning a garden or coming up with a landscape plan for your yard? Do you think that you have a plant disease or insect affecting your yard plants and trees? MSU Extension Horticulture Specialist Toby Day will be conducting site visits on March 30 around Fallon and Carter counties, providing an opportunity to get expert opinions that will help get the growing season off to a good start....

Betty Vail will be in Ekalaka on March 13 to sign individuals up for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a federal nutrition program that helps individuals stretch their food budget and buy healthy food. SNAP benefits are given each month on a plastic, electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card. The EBT card works like a debit card. An individual’s income, medical bills, and utility bills are some of the things that are taken into consideration to see if they qualify to receive a prepaid card for f...

Dahl Memorial Healthcare Association’s Annual Health Fair Blood Draw is scheduled for April 3, 4, and 5, from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Carter County Events Center. Cost for the basic blood draw panel is $35, and if men want to have a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) checked, it will cost an additional $25. Hemoglobin A1C (diabetes test) will be available again this year for $15. There is also a new lab available this year, Vitamin D3, for an additional $30. As always, payment is due at time of service. Please take morning m...