Journal Jots

Harlem Library

The Book Challenge for Sept. is to read a book that includes a map. Stop by the library and “Buy a Bag O’Books!” You may purchase a grocery sack of used books for only one dollar. September is “Library Card Sign-up Month.” The library board will meet Sept. 21, 4:15 P.M.

Friends of the Pool & Park

Hello citizens of Chinook! The Friends of the Pool and Park Foundation’s monthly meetings are always open to the public so we wanted to give you a more set schedule. Meetings will be held the 3rd Tuesday of the Month at 6 PM. The following are the meeting dates/locations for the remainder of the year:

Sept. 20th @ Triple E Room

Oct. 18th @ Triple E Room

Nov. 15th @ Triple E Room

Dec. 20th @ Triple E Room

We hope to see you there!

Bear Paw Cooperative

Hearing Screenings will take place in Bear Paw Cooperative member schools from August 29 through October 30, 2022. Children enrolled in kindergarten and first grade, and ninth or tenth grade will be screened. No other children will be screened without parental permission.

Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns, or the Bear Paw Cooperative at 406-357-2269. This service is sponsored by the Bear Paw Cooperative.

Town Pump Organization

Offered the Harlem Food Bank matching funds up to $2500.00 for money they can raise. The time period is from Sept. 1, 2022 through Oct. 31, 2022. Any money contributed to the Harlem Food Bank in that time period will be appreciated. We continue to help those who need some help. We thank everyone who has supported us in the past and we continue to do out best. Thank you. Jack L. Simens.

Blaine County Library

Hangout for grades 7 & 8 Mondays at 3:30 p.m. Story Time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Hangout for grades 5 & 6 Tuesdays at 3:30 p.m. Teen Scene first & third Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. LEGO/STEAM Club Thursday 3:30 p.m. Early Out movies Fridays at 2:15 p.m.

Blaine County Museum

We have extended our summer season! We will be open seven days a week from 9-5 through the first weekend in October.

Dr. Michele Corriel, an art history instructor from Montana State University, will be giving a virtual lecture about the Montana artist Jessie Wilber at the museum on Saturday, September 24th at 2PM. Wilber is the artist who created the 20 silkscreen prints in the exhibit “Blackfeet Indian Tipis: Design and Legend” on display at the museum through October 31st. Free. Cookies and coffee will be provided.

The Cemetery Board

The Cemetery Board will meet again Wednesday, September 28 at 1:30 PM in the EOC Room.

Chinook Senior Center

The Chinook Senior Center Board will be hosting a birthday party for all Senior People whose birthdays are in September. The party will be the last Friday of September. September 30, 2022 at 12 noon.

Call Ben Hall (406) 357-3277 by Wednesday September 28th for a place at the Birthday table.