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MAY 17th, 2014 • STARTING @ 5pm

unteers to help with the Warrior Hike $50 BUY-IN • 2-ADD-ON/REBUY
MOUNTAIN EXPOSURE
project. MWA has partnered with War- $100 ADD TO HIGH HAND PAYOUT

rior Hike to host 6 veteran soldiers on
VOLUNTEER DAY AT GLACIER the epic CDT trek. These soldiers plan to CALL GLACIER PEAKS CASINO
NATIONAL PARK
hike the length of the Great Divide from TO RESERVE A ROOM
The Glacier National Park Volunteer the border of Mexico all the way to Can- AT THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS,
Associates annual Volunteer Day begins ada - that’s 3100 miles from end to end. $50 POKER TOURNAMENT SPECIAL
this Saturday, May 17 with a continental These hikers are expected to reach Mon- ROOM RATES. DOES NOT INCLUDE ROOM TAX,
breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at the Community tana in August and CDT Montana needs MUST HAVE A CREDIT/BANK CARD

Center in West Glacier. A short meeting help with tasks like trailhead shuttles,
will follow and the volunteer work starts help with resupplies and a warm meal on
about 9:30.
their layover rest days.
HWY 2 & 89 WEST | BROWNING, MONTANA 59417 | (406) 338-CASH or 2274 | WWW.GLACIERPEAKSCASINO.COM
This year the volunteer eforts will Jenny Cloutier is the new Outreach
center on the native plant nursery, car- Coordinator for the BMWF and she’s
pentry shop and the grounds around the excited to meet all BMWF’s dedicated Antique hand
new Visitor Center at the Transit Center. volunteers and explore more of her own
Participants may also sign-up for other backyard in The Bob. The WILD picnic made tribal rugs

volunteer opportunities taking place in in Lawrence Park kicks of after work from private
the park later in the season. Everyone is at 5 p.m. with light refreshments and rug collector.
welcome and please bring a lunch if you live music on site until 7:30 p.m. Bring Turkish, Kurdish and Persian
are planning to spend the day.
a blanket to hang out on the green grass
The Volunteer Associates is a non- and your Frisbee to toss around. Fami-
proit park partner that focuses on vol- lies and kids are encouraged to join — 100
unteerism in the park. Last year, mem- many projects, hikes and outings ofered %
hand spun wool
bers contributed over 6,700 volun- arefamily-friendly.
with natural dyes.
teer hours, which translates into over
$140,000 in in-kind labor. In 2013, GN- MONTANA SIDELINES
PVA was awarded the Jack Potter Gla- SALE, EXHIBIT AND LECTURES
cier National Park Stewardship Award,
presented by Headwaters Montana, for WHITEFISH TO HOST STATE May17thand18thfrom10amto5pmatthe
their commitment to the stewardship LACROSSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Wellness Resource Center, 725 6th Ave. East, Kalispell
and protection of the natural resources The ifth annual Montana State La- For more information call 206-427-5607

of Glacier National Park.
crosse Tournament will be held this
year in Whiteish, May 17-18. The event
WILDERNESS ASSOCIATION, will attract roughly 900 young male and
BOB MARSHALL FOUNDATION female athletes, ranging from elemen- 2014 Scholarship
HOST SUMMER KICKOFF EVENT tary school through high school. The 46
AT LAWRENCE PARK
teams will compete for the state titles in Fundraiser Auction
Come out to Lawrence Park in Ka- their age group, and will represent cities
lispell on Friday, May 16 to learn about from across the state, including Billings, Make Camp Possible for Kids!

the free outings planned this summer Helena, Missoula, Bozeman, Pablo, Ka-
with the Montana Wilderness Associa- lispell and Whiteish.
tion and the Bob Marshall Wilderness Lacrosse has been among the fastest
Foundation.
growing sports in the country and is also Appetizers Live & Silent
MWA’s popular “Wilderness Walks” a rapidly growing sport in Montana. The & Desserts
Auctions
summer book has been released and Montana Lacrosse Association (MLA)
booklets will be available to take home has grown from a few dozen players in May 22nd • 6-9 PM • Doors open at 5pm

for free. Over 30 walks and educational 2009 to about 1,000 this year, according @ Glacier Camp 4.5 miles south of Lakeside
outings are planned in the Flathead- to the group. The MLA now has four age No Entrance Fee
Kootenai area.
divisions for its elementary and middle
“It’s a great way to explore a new school age players, as well as junior var-
area with someone that knows their way sity and varsity high school programs. Sponsored by
Northern Pines Golf Club Glacier Presbytery Churches
around,” says Amy Robinson, MWA’s Currently there are 13 boys’ high school Whithey’s Health Foods Third Street Market JMK Photography
Northwest Montana ield director. “It’s teams in the state, and four girls’ teams.
Wheat Montana Glacier Raft Company Plant Land
really easy to sign up online right now The championship tournament will ARTragious
Bed Bath & Beyond
Whiteish Mountain Resort
Swan River Gardens Gift baskets from $50-$400 Columbia Nursery
and look forward to a little adventure be hosted by the Flathead Lacrosse Natural Grocers
Missoula Quilt Guild
2 Weeks of Camp
later in the summer.”
Club, and will be held Saturday and Sun-
There is also volunteer work on the day, May 17 and 18 at Smith Fields Sport
Continental Divide Trail. MWA’s trail Complex and Grouse Mountain Fields in
program, CDT Montana, focuses on Whiteish. Games for all divisions will
maintaining and completing the CDT be held throughout the day at both ields,
between Glacier and Yellowstone Na- culminating in championship games on

tional Parks. There are nearly 1,000 Sunday. Vendors will be present, selling
miles in the northern section of the trail food, beverages and lacrosse gear, and
that need attention and volunteers help parking is free at both venues.
get more done. About 20 CDT Montana For more information, visit www.
volunteer projects are planned from latheadlacrosse.com or montanalax.
June to September.
org.
CDT Montana is also looking for vol-
RSVP Glacier Camp — Email: [email protected] — Phone: 406.844.2114
More information at www.glaciercamp.org/donate
Located 4.5 miles south of Lakeside, 17482 O’Neil Road, Lakeside, MT 59922
www.glaciercamp.org/about-us/map-and-directions
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