CAR SHOW SET TO HIT STREETS

Annual Car Show in Superior, June 4th

The 17th Annual Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show will be held on June 4th. The Old Schoolhouse Rock Car Show will once again dazzle the town of Superior with a sparkling array of custom and restored classics, street rods, and antique cars. Every year there are new models to admire, along with repeat performers from previous years

The Car Show is held on the lawn of the Old School at 150 River Street in Superior. Early registration on Friday starts at 1:00 p.m. with a Cruise planned for a drive to O Ace’s restaurant in DeBorgia, MT. Cars line up at 5:00 p.m. on the lawn of the Old School. There will be a sock hop dance at the 4-Aces in Superior Friday evening. Registration opens again at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.

The Mineral County Community Foundation and Chamber of Commerce hosts this popular event. Committee Chairman, Mike Curtin, with help from his sister, Patti Curtin, organizes and coordinates this all-volunteer effort. Mike, along with committee members, work with sponsors and donors, the High School Business Professionals of America (BPA), and is reach out to car clubs to encourage their participation. There is also a competition among high school students for the winning design for next year’s poster and t-shirt.

Activities include a Poker Walk, 50/50, the Ball Drop (a competition to choose the best time for a wooden ball to float the Clark Fork from Lozeau Bridge to the bridge on River St.) and competition for 20 trophies. We have a new trophy this year, “Veteran’s Choice”, where the Superior VFW veterans will vote on registered cars owned by veterans. Vendors will also provide a variety of food, and craft items.

Funds raised are used to provide scholarships and supports local charities. This promises to be a fun-filled weekend.

Please “like us” at Mike’s Car Show Facebook page: OSR Car Show, or contact Mike Curtin: ph. 406-370-2188; or e-mail address oldschoolhouse@blackfoot.net If you have questions about the event, or want to volunteer time and/or money, please contact Mike or Liz Gupton 240-2003.

PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER

The Mineral County Community Foundation is hosting a launch party, “Let’s Play”, to expand playground equipment at the Eva Horning Park in Superior. July 24, from 2 until 6 pm with a BBQ, live music, and children’s games. Volunteers are needed to help install the equipment in September. Information at (406) 369-5649.

 QUILT GUILD SHOW

The Cabin Fever Quilt Guild is offering quilts for local vets, as well as for other people in need. The Guild is also holding their 16th Annual Quilt Show, “From Small Towns with Big Hearts” on August 5-6, 2016, at Superior High School from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information available on Facebook.

BOOK SIGNING

The Mineral County Library in Superior, will host Montana author’s Russell Rowland and Mike Lapinski on Friday, May 27 at 4 p.m. Rowland will discuss his new book “Fifty-Six Counties-A Montana Journey”. Lapinski will be presenting his new novel, Damaged Goods.

FREE SMOKE ALARMS OFFERED BY FIRE DEPT

Superior Volunteer Fire Department has teamed up with the American Red Cross to install up to three smoke alarms in local residents’ homes for FREE. These alarms have ten year batteries, making them low maintenance. Contact Superior’s Fire Chief, Rob Torrey at firechief@blackfoot.net to sign up, or contact Jacqueline with American Red Cross at (406) 274-4646 or jacqueline.baldwinie@redcross.org.

FARMER’S MARKET

Alberton Community Farmers’ Market will be held on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Community Center parking lot from May 14 until Sept. 10. Vendor tables are free. Contact: KavitainMontana@gmail.com.

FLEA MARKET

The 40th Annual Memorial Day Flea Market in St. Regis, May 28, 29, 30 in the Community Park. Daylight to Dark. “Montana’s Largest”.

GRADUATIONS

Mineral County high school graduations:

Superior, May 22 at 2 p.m.

Alberton, May 29 at 2 p.m.

St. Regis, June 1 at 6 p.m.

HUNTER EDUCATION

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is offering hunter education for adult women May 24-June 2. Register at fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter.

WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS

The Ninemile Workgroup will be holding wildlife workshops at the Alberton Senior Center in May. Learn about bees, animal calls, and birdwatching. Information at ninemilewildlife.org.

VET CLINIC

Mobile Veterans Clinic, Monday’s 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mineral Community Hospital.

WALK, BE WELL

Mineral Community Hospital is offering “Walking 4 Wellness” Incentive Challenge, with simple strategies to improve your health and overall quality of life. Starting June 1 through July 13 (6 weeks). Contact Stacy at 822-3714.

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Do you have a community event, or story idea? Please send them to: Kathy Woodford, Mineral Independent at mireporter@vp-mi.com or mail to: PO Box 667, Plains, MT 59859 or call (406) 826-3402.