Journal Jots

Harlem Library

Check out the new story walk in Harlem City Park! The book featured is “Do Not Wish for a Pet Ostrich!” Children may register for summer reading and adopt their stuffed animal through the month of June. Kids can earn prizes for books read and chances to win grand prizes at the end of summer reading! Teens and adults may enter their name to win a $50 gift card for each book read. The Book Challenge for June is to read a book set in the summer. The library board will meet June 30, 4:15 for their regular meeting which includes training on the state library. The library has a new Wi-Fi password. Come in and ask at the front desk.

Harlem Food Bank

The Harlem Food Bank has been open for some time now and we are looking for clients to come and be served. We have plenty of food and are ready to give it to those in need. Thank you. Jack L. Siemens, Manager.

Zurich All Class Reunion

The planning committee for a Zurich Elementary School All-Class Reunion is hoping for a celebration in 2022, and they need additional help! Anyone interested in lending a hand with mailings, organizing memorabilia, planning meals, coordinating games/activities for the younger crowd, assisting at registration, or simply helping out in another way should contract Betty Billmayer by calling at 357-4100.

Blaine County Library

Mobile Hotspots and iPads available for checkout. Story Walk at the Meadowlark Monday and Thursday 11:30-1:00. Beat the Heat Movie Mondays at 1:30. Hangout for grades 7 & 8 Mondays at 3:00, Traditional Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30, Summer Reading Program Tuesdays at 1:30, Hangout for grades 5 & 6 Tuesdays at 3:00 and LEGO/STEAM Club for grades K and up Thursdays at 3:30.

Chinook Golf Course

Save the Date! Chinook Community Dinner/Auction, to support the Chinook Golf Course is Saturday, June 26, 2021. Plowed Under will be playing this year.

Cemetery Board Meeting

The Chinook Cemetery Board meeting will be June 24, 2021 in the EOC room at the courthouse.

Blaine County Museum

Blaine County Museum is seeking a new voluntary board member. Interested persons should write a cover letter expressing why they would like to serve on the museum board. Letters can be dropped off at Blaine County Museum, 501 Indiana Street, Chinook or mailed to the museum: P.O. Box 927, Chinook, MT 59523. Applicants should be Blaine County residents. Letters will be reviewed during the board’s July meeting. Questions? Please call (406) 357-2590.

Blaine County Airport

Commission June Meeting

The June meeting for the Blaine County Airport Commission Board will be held Tuesday, June 29th at 4:00 pm at the Firehall in Turner. Call in: 425-436-6343

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