Community Calendar
Mineral Independent | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 6 years AGO
- Friday, Dec. 6 p.m., the Peak Foundation will present its Annual Tree Lighting and Community Gathering at the Alberton Community Center. The hours are from 6–8 p.m. Potluck and bring a candle to put under the tree in remembrance of someone who has recently passed on. Games will be played. For information contact Laura Acker at 406-722-1133.
- Saturday, Dec. 7, Helping Hands of Alberton will host its 24th annual Helping Hands Auction at the River Edge Resort in Alberton. There will be a fish and chips lunch at noon at an auction at 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit needy families in the communities.
- Saturday, Dec. 7. The Friends of the Mineral County Library will hold its annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the Superior Elementary School gymnasium. Vendor space is $20. Santa Claus will make an appearance and there will be raffle baskets, a book sale and cookies soup and hot dogs for sale. For information call Florence Evans at 406-822-3563.
- Sunday, Dec. 8, the Mineral County Air Rifle and Archery Clubs will hold its annual fundraiser by offering to load free of charge splits and loads of wood for a donation. The event will take place between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at 67 Nancy Lee Lane just east of the Riverbend underpass on Mullan Road in Superior.
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Senior Menu
Dec. 5, Chicken Fried Steak.
Dec. 12, Baked Pork Chop with apple sauce,
Dec. 19, Beef Pot Roast
Dec. 23, Meatloaf
Dec. 26, Hearty Chili, Ham and Bean soup and taco soup.
To submit an event for the Community Calendar, email David Mirisch at [email protected].
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