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October, 1-2: AARP’s Defensive Driving Course, Glendive
AARP’s (American Association of Retired Persons) Defensive Driving Course has developed a
comprehensive driver retraining course geared to the specific needs of older motorists. Participation
in this class may qualify you for a discount on your car insurance, check with your insurance company
for details. Tel 1-800-821-8320
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October 2-3: Compete Smart Mfg Conference, Missoula, MT
Electrify Your Business with Mfg Peers & Allies at Montana's Manufacturing Conference: Multi-site plant
tours; 25 breakout sessions; Keynote luncheon "Made in USA: Choices for Growth" with Doug Hall,
"Lines On Success" with 3 Montana Company Leaders much more. $195 for two stimulating days!
(Team and early-bird discounts available) Contact Deborah Nash, dnash@coe.montana.edu Tel
406-994-4507
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October 5: Rock 'n' Roll 1/2 Marathon San Jose, San Jose, CA
On October 5th we're taking it to the streets of San Jose, CA for the third annual Rock 'n' Roll Half
Marathon San Jose. Whether you're a rookie runner or seasoned veteran out for a PR, this is the race
for you! The flat, fast course promises for a great experience and stellar times. With bands at every
mile and themed water stations, it is bounded to be a Rockin’ good time. Everything's Better by the
Bay...Rock This Way! Contact: Elite RacingEmail: rnrsj@eliteracing.com
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October 5: The Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run, San Francisco, CA
KNBR, KFOG, and 107.7 The Bone present: The 32nd Annual Glide Floss Bridge to Bridge Run,
benefiting Special Olympics! 7K or 12K run/walk along the beautiful San Francisco Waterfront. Check
out our website, www.bridgetobridge.com, for details and registration. Email
raceinfo@bridgetobridge.com.
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October 7: Homecoming Blood Drive, Montana State University - Bozeman, MT
Do you bleed blue and gold? Celebrate MSU's homecoming and save a life. The American Red
Cross and AOII Sorority will be hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, October 7th from 10:00 – 2:00.
Please stop by the AOII house at 1119 S. 5th avenue to donate blood or schedule your appointment
today at 994-5800. Students can enjoy a BBQ lunch in Centennial Mall to follow. Contact ASMSU
Community Outreach Office, asmsuco@montana.edu . Tel. 406-994-5800
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October 9-12: Legends for Lights Pheasant Jamboree, Havre
Many different events are awaiting your arrival. A social welcoming you to Havre kicks off the Pheasant
Jamboree on Thursday evening. Spend Friday trapshooting against professional sports legends.
Then, on Saturday night, enjoy the Taste of Havre 406-265-2253.
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October 11:Tamarack Time! Bigfork
Tamarack Time! is an old fashioned celebration of the harvest! Since the tamarack, or western larch,
attains its greatest size and abundance in western Montana, it is particularly appropriate that the time
of spectacular color change be the occasion for the Flathead's autumn celebration. 406-837-4400
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October 11: HarvestFest, Billings
HarvestFest celebrates the change of seasons with a cultural event that invites food vendors, arts and
crafts and Farmers Market vendors to participate. There is live entertainment and things to do for every
age group. This event closes the event season for Downtown Billings. 406-259-5454
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October 11: Sugarbeet Festival, Chinook
Many events are planned for the Annual Sugarbeet Festival in Chinook. Saturday will be a big day on
Main Street. Plans are to kick off the day with a 3-mile and 1-mile fun run/walk. Vendors will be set up
beginning at 11:00am. 406-357-2394
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October 11: Harvest Festival, Conrad
Food and fun, what could be better than that? Tantalize your taste buds with samples of great food
during the Beef and Bison Cook-Off. Enjoy music and entertainment from local talent while browsing
through the wide selection of offerings from the art and craft vendors. 406-271-7791.
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October 11: Old Faithful Fall Cycle Tour, West Yellowstone
Ride from West Yellowstone to OLD FAITHFUL, starting at 9:00am. Enjoy the fall colors of Yellowstone
National Park as the 60 mile round-trip bicycle tour takes you past geysers, thermal features, bison
and bugling elk. If you are looking for a shorter ride, we will shuttle you and your bike back.
406-599-4465
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October 11-12: Oktoberfest, Glendive
Come enjoy two days of German food and dance in Glendive at the Eastern Plains Events Center.
406-377-5601
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October 11-12: Tamarack Festival, Seeley Lake
Tamarack Festival is an area wide celebration of golden Tamarack trees. Many events will take place
including the Alpine Artisans' Tour of the Arts, the YMCA Fun Run, the Quilters of the Tamaracks Quilt
Sale, tour of Pyramid Mountain Lumber, and numerous activities sponsored by the local merchants.
406-677-2880
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October 14: The Endless Knot, MSU's Strand Union Ballrooms, Bozeman, MT
World renowned alpinist Conrad Anker and author Jennifer Lowe-Anker will discuss their life story, as
well as introduce adventure filmmaker Michael Brown and the Bozeman premier of his award-winning
documentary, The Endless Knot. A Benefit for the Alex Lowe Charitable Foundation. Contact Carmen
McSpadden. leadershipstaff@montana.edu Tel. 406-994-7275
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October 23: SAE Blood Drive, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT
Help save a life! Join SAE Fraternity and the American Red Cross on Thursday, October 23rd to
donate blood. Stop by the SUB ballrooms from 10:00 – 4:00 or call 994-5800 to schedule an
appointment. Contact ASMSU Community Outreach Office. asmsuco@montana.edu .Tel. 406-994-
5800
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October 28: The time to say ENOUGH is now! MSU Strand Union Building, Bozeman
” John Prendergast is the Co-Chair of ENOUGH, a project with the mission “to abolish genocide and
mass atrocities by promoting peace, providing protection, and punishing the perpetrators.” Contact:
Carmen McSpadden, cmcspadden@montana.edu Tel. 406-994-7275
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November 3: The Presidential Race: Who Will Lead Us Into Tomorrow, Bozeman
08 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Enjoy a dynamic discussion focused on our country’s Presidential
election. MSU students, professors and community member panelists discuss topics that include
“Who will win the presidency and why? Why should I vote? Does Montana matter?” FREE and open to
the public, this lively debate takes place Tuesday, November 3rd in MSU’s Strand Union Buildings
Room 233 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Carmen McSpadden. leadershipstaff@montana.edu
406-994-7275
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November 12: War Dance, Bozeman, MT
"The war stole everything except their music" The Award-Winning Documentary, War Dance, will be
showing as a part of the MSU Leadership Institute’s Film Series, on Wednesday at 7pm in the Strand
Union Building Procrastinator Theatre. The Award-Winning film takes place in Northern Uganda,
where they have been at war with a rebel force, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), for twenty years.
The country’s children have been the greatest victims of the conflict. Now, in the refugee camps, the
children are competing to win the National Music Competition. Over 20,000 schools will compete, but
only one will go home the champion, and no one expects it to be Patongo – as schools in refugee
camps don’t win awards. Contact Carmen McSpadden. leadershipstaff@montana.edu. Tel. 406-994-
7275
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November 27: Turkey Trot Prediction Run, Williston, ND
8k and 2 mile fun run/walk, 9 AM, closest prediction on time wins a turkey, no watches allowed - no
t-shirt, no entry fee! Contact Sue Ceglowksi. ultrarun@wil.midco.net . Tel. 701- 572-1717
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November 27: Huffing For Stuffing Thanksgiving Day Run, Bozeman
New venue! 5K & 10K courses start/finish at Museum of the Rockies! Kids’ Run too! Don't miss the
costumed dinosaur chase our turkey runners. Run free with a canned food donation. Proceeds will
benefit the Gallatin Valley Food Bank! Register on Active.com, at Fleet Feet Bozeman or download
entry form from race website: huffingforstuffing.com. See website for more details. Contact: John
Dudas, huffingforstuffing@yahoo.com. Tel. 406-599-6283
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November 30: Run Wild! 5K/10K, San Francisco, CA
Run Wild For A Child 5K/10K-supporting the San Francisco Firefighters Toy Drive. Runners
may bring a new toy or two to donate and run as their favorite childhood toy in the "Run Wild Like A
Chid Costume Contest."Diane Kotta. Email: info@rhodyco.com. Tel. (415)759-2690
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December 5-7: Georgetown Open, Georgetown Lake, MT
Winter season opener for snowkiting. Contact Cole Russell. Cole@undergroundkitesports.com . Tel.
406-546-2709
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JANUARY 2009
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January 18: Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale, AZ
The sixth annual P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon. Contact: Elite Racing.
Email: rnraz@eliteracing.com Tel. 800-311-1255.
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April 25: Country Music Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Nashville, TN
Run to the rhythm of Music City with over 30,000 participants and experience some of Nashville’s most
scenic sights. With 50 bands playing on 27 entertainment stages, hundreds of cheerleaders and
thousands of spectators on the course – you will have the race of a lifetime.Contact Elite Racing, Inc.,
cmm@eliteracing.com. Tel 858-450-6510
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MAY
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May 31: Rock 'n' Roll Marathon, San Diego, CA
Running and rocking for 12 years! On May 31, 2009 Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon celebrates its’ 12th
anniversary. This Southern Californian favorite features live bands on 26 stages, 2,000 energizing
cheerleaders, fantastically themed water stations and a beautiful course showcasing some of San
Diego’s finest landmarks. Contact Elite Racing, Inc., rnrm@eliteracing.com Tel 858-450-6510
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JUNE
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June 27: Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon & 1/2 Marathon, Seattle, WA
A Running Nirvana…Featuring ideal running temperatures in the mid-60’s and beautiful scenery, the
Pacific Northwest is a perfect destination for an early summer vacation. The routes feature 70 live
bands and 40 cheer squads. Both courses start in Tukwila and wind along Lake Washington,
finishing outside of Qwest Field in downtown Seattle. Contact Elite Racing. rnrseattle@eliteracing.
com. Tel. 800-311-1255
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