Journal Jots

Harlem Library

The Book Challenge for July is to read a book featuring an animal. Summer Reading programming continues through the third week of July. Story Time in the Park will meet July 20 at 10 A.M. Sidewalk STEAM for elementary students will be held July 21, 1 P.M. at the library. All participants have until Aug. 6 to log the number of books read. Turn your numbers in to the library to earn prizes and chances to win grand prizes! Borrow devices at the library including mobile hotspots, iPads and laptops. Information for small business owners and entrepreneurs may be found on the library website under “Resources.” The library has puzzles and games to check out!

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.

Blaine County Kids Rodeo

Entry Forms

Forms can be picked up at the following businesses: In Chinook at the Blaine County Journal, Bear Paw Livestock, and Chinook Vet. In Harlem at EZ Mart and Hair It Is. In Havre at Normans Ranchwear and in Malta at Westside Self Service. For more information contact Courtney Bell at 357-3166.

Blaine County Cemetery Board

The Chinook Cemetery Board meeting will be July 15, 2021 in the EOC room at the Courthouse

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 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.