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blocks around on a computer screen.
MOUNTAIN EXPOSURE
Along with the exhibits by local mak-

ers, the Kalispell Mini Maker Faire will
FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST feature the following ive informative
HOLDING PUBLIC MEETINGS ON presentations throughout the day:
FOREST PLAN REVISION
10:15 a.m.: “3D Printing: Imagine
The Flathead National Forest is re- It. You Can Make It!” presented by Bill
vising its overarching strategic forest Nicholson of inDimension3
plan and invites the public to participate 11 a.m.: “The Perfect Brew” pre-

in two upcoming meetings. FNF stake- sented by Karen Witt of the Flathead
holder collaboration meetings are set for Valley Homebrewers Association
Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 at the supervisor’s 11:45 a.m.: “Holistic Living: Sus-
oice at 650 Wolfpack Way in Kalispell. tainability through Permaculture” pre-
Oicials are asking those interested in sented by permaculturist Kelly Ware
BBQ Chicken Flatbread
attending to register online at http:// 12:45 p.m.: “It’s Magic: Producing
Mouthwatering! merid.org/en/FNFplanrevision.aspx.
Energy from Waste” presented by Robin
The reference materials and agen- Kelson of Algae AquaCulture Technol- rE
Mo
das for the meetings are posted on the ogy
Scratch-made! Meridian Institute website. The Feb. 19 1:30 p.m.: “How to ‘Make’ a Great
meeting is 5:30-9 p.m. and will focus on Story” by author and storyteller Roland
habitat, vegetation and disturbance. The Cheek
MorE
Feb. 20 meeting will look at recreation, For more information about the Ka-
Delicious!
access and wilderness.
lispell Mini Maker Faire, visit www.ka-
Forest plans provide strategic di- lispellminimakerfaire.com or contact
orE
rection to guide management of forest FVCC Entrepreneurship Coordinator M
resources and provide a framework for Jill Seigmund at (406) 756-3834.
Introducing our tantalizing
decision making on site-speciic projects
and activities. The new planning rule di- NEW ONLINE EXHIBIT
NEW AppEtizErs!
rects Forest Plans to be science-based HIGHLIGHTS HISTORY OF
and developed collaboratively with WOMENINMONTANAPOLITICS
stakeholders interested in the manage- This year marks the 100th anniver-
ment of national forests.
sary of woman sufrage in Montana,

and the Maureen and Mike Mansield
MAIN STREET WIRE
Library at the University of Montana is
showcasing exhibits documenting the
Artisan Flatbread
history of women in Montana.
NEW!
BBQ Chicken
FVCC TO HOST INNOVATIVE An online exhibit is available at
Grilled Chicken Breast, Red Onion, Mozzarella, Cheddar, Citrus BBQ Sauce, EXHIBITS AT MAKER FAIRE
http://exhibits.lib.umt.edu/women-in-
garnished with Fresh Cilantro. 8.99
Flathead Valley Community Col- politics. A physical exhibit has been in-
he Italian
lege’s Entrepreneurship Center and stalledonthefourthlooroftheMan-
Marinara Sauce, Italian Sausage, Fresh Mushrooms and Black Olives. 8.99
BBQ Pork & Apple
ImagineIF Libraries have joined forces sield Library. The exhibits feature a
to bring Montana its irst Maker Faire on timeline highlighting the role of women
BBQ pulled pork, mozzarella, cheddar, Pico de Gallo, Chipotle Sour Cream, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in FVCC’s in Montana and UM politics and politi-
Diced Granny Smith Apples, and Fresh Cilantro. 8.99
Arts and Technology Building.
cal activities from 1882 to the present.
The Kalispell Mini Maker Faire is The online exhibit also includes a guide
Pretzel Bites &
Southwest Shredded a free event featuring more than 30 in- to collections held in Archives and Spe-
Beer Bleu Cheese Dip Beef Egg Rolls
novative exhibits, many of which will cial Collections at the Mansield Library
Hot bite-sized Pretzels, crisp on the Crisp Egg Rolls wrapped with
outside, soft in the middle served with seasoned Shredded Beef, Cabbage, include hands-on activities for the pub- by and about women.
our very own Queso or Organic Amber Black Beans, Corn, and Cream Cheese, served with Southwest Ranch. 7.99
lic to explore and enjoy. Maker Faire is a On Nov. 3, 1914, women won the right
Lager Bleu Cheese Dip. 9.99
family-friendly showcase of invention, to vote in Montana. During the past 100
Blackened Ahi Tacos
Classic French Onion Dip
creativity and resourcefulness. During years, women in Montana have contin-
The perfect light appetizer with
Scratch-made Sour Cream French the event, exhibitors will showcase their ued to ight for reform and equality.
Cabbage, Pico de Gallo, Blacked Ahi, Onion Dip, topped with Onion Straws and served with our hot homemade, inventions and share what they learned The exhibits feature photographs
and Ginger Lime Aioli. 9.99
crisp Potato Chips. 7.99
in the process.
and documents from well-known ear-
Are you curious about the life cycle ly 20th-century sufragists Jeannette

of bees and the many uses of honey? In- Rankin and Ella J. Knowles Haskell,
terested in seeing a 3D printer in action? along with information on contempo-
Want to learn how to tie durable cordage rary activists and politicians such as
from dried grass, give new life to a used Juliet Gregory, Missoula’s only female
household container or make your own mayor, and Lorena Burgess, a Confeder-
hand drum? The Kalispell Mini Maker ated Salish and Kootenai tribal council
Faire will provide information on these member. There is also a special section

topics and much more.
devoted to history of women at UM.
In addition, ImagineIF Libraries will To complement the exhibit, Montana
teach kids how to make a lying machine, Rep. Diane Sands will present a lecture
Montana Value Montana Made
Warren Lane will show attendees how to at the Mansield Library titled “Taking
repurpose an old snowboard into a “junk Action: A Political History of Women
Huge Breakfasts to Certiied Angus Beef ® Steaks • Cocktails • Montana Microbrews
board” and Gordon Sheldon will demon- in Montana” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday,
1301 S. Main St. | (406)260-4401 strate how to operate a robot by moving
March 12, on the library’s fourth loor.
www.montanaclub.com

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