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2012 Calendar of Events
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    FEBRUARY
 
February 4: Service Saturday, Bozeman, MT
Service Saturdays are local service projects held on the first Saturday of the month offering a great way for community members and
students to create relationships while working to enhance Bozeman.No registration necessary, just come and bring your friends!
Projects will vary from month to month, so please check
http://www.montana.edu/comminv/programs/servicesaturday/index.html for
specific project details. Alex Black,
teamleader@montana.edu. Tel. 406-994-7571.
 
February 4-5: Family Fun Nordic Ski and Races
Cross-country skiing event includes a spaghetti dinner following Saturday's races, and a chili feed on Sunday. Izaak Walton Inn |
www.izaakwaltoninn.com. 290 Izaak Walton Inn Road, Essex, MT. Phone: 406-888-5700
Email:
stay@izaakwaltoninn.com
 
February 6-17: "Remain Calm" Photography by Collin Avery, MSU, Bozeman, MT
5:00 PM. Artistic venture into Collin Avery’s detailed observation of ordinary spaces and objects that serve an unsettling purpose. Upon
first viewing his work, the subjects of the photographs appear as common unnoticed items, but as Collin claims, his images “are not
about finding the extraordinary in the everyday, but instead are about finding the everyday extraordinary." Contact Mackenzie Molzhon,
asmsuexhibits@montana.edu.Tel. 406.994.1828
 
February 11: National Geographic explorers speak. MSU, Bozeman, MT
A free public National Geographic Society presentation about field research and exploration featuring three of country's most prominent
explorers is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. at Strand Union Building Ballrooms on the campus of Montana State University. John Francis,
National Geographic Society vice president of research, conservation and exploration; Mike Fay Wildlife Conservation Society
conservationist and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence; Conrad Anker, renowned alpinist and The North Face athlete, will speak
about their experiences. Contact Eric Muhlenfeld,
eric.muhlenfeld@msu.montana.edu. Tel. 406-994-7275.
 
February 11: 16th Annual Marin Valentine's Ball, Marin Civic Center Hall/ San Rafael, CA
Event founder, Supervisor Hal Brown will preside over this black tie extravaganza themed “To Russia With Love” (by Hartmann Studios).
Attendees will enjoy a hosted cocktail party starting at 6 p.m. followed by live and silent auctions, a sit-down dinner, and dancing to
Wonderbread 5. Since 1997, the Marin Valentine’s Ball has raised awareness and support for charitable organizations that, in turn,
benefit children, families, and older adults in need throughout the North Bay. Contact Carol Green,
cgreen@nbcc.net. Tel. 415-883-6222
 
February 28 - March 1: High Speed Rail Summit, Washington D.C.
Business and political leaders will come together with the world's top experts to bring high speed rail to America. High speed rail is
revolutionizing the rest of the world, and now its America's turn.  Be part of the excitement in Washington, DC!
http://www.ushsr.com/events/washingtondc2012.html
 
    MARCH
 
March 3: Service Saturday, Bozeman, MT
Service Saturdays are local service projects held on the first Saturday of the month offering a great way for community members and
students to create relationships while working to enhance Bozeman.No registration necessary, just come and bring your friends!
Projects will vary from month to month, so please check
http://www.montana.edu/comminv/programs/servicesaturday/index.html for
specific project details. Alex Black,
teamleader@montana.edu. Tel. 406-994-7571.
 
March 5: An Evening with General Wesley K. Clark, MSU Bozeman, MT
Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO and 2004 presidential candidate General Wesley K. Clark will speak at MSU Monday March
5th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $3 for MSU students and $8 for general admission and are available at at ticketswest.com, the Bobcat Ticket
Office and the SUB Ask Us desk. (406) 994-7275 or montana.edu/leadership. Contact, Koby Bernard,
kobybernard@msn.com. Tel. 406
994 7275.
 
March 9-10: 40 more coal trains a day? The Coal Export Conversation: Billings and Coal Trains, Billings, MT
Traffic congestion, public safety, and public health: Join us for a community discussion on how Billings can best deal with more coal
trains from increased exports of Powder River Basin coal to Asia. MSU-Billings Ballroom. Public invited FREE, except for luncheon.

Conference sponsors: Yellowstone Valley Citizens Council, Downtown Billings Alliance, Urban Institute at MSU-Billings. Call Rose at 248-
1154 for more information
.
 
March 23-24: Made in Montana Marketplace, Mansfield Convention Center/Great Falls, MT
The annual Made in Montana Marketplace in Great Falls is a two-day juried wholesale trade show intended for sellers to exhibit for the
purpose of selling product for resale. While the Marketplace includes a Public Retail Day (Saturday) to help promote recognition of Made
in Montana products among the general public. Paul Lloyd-Davies.
mtmarketplace@greatfallsmt.net. Tel. 406-455-8510.
 
    APRIL
 
April 3-4: Montana Energy 2012, Metra Park, Billings, MT
Montana Energy 2012 is the largest avenue to discuss Montana’s energy potential. We invite you to take advantage of the opportunity to
generate ideas and connect with businesses. The two-day comprehensive conference and trade show includes energy industry
representatives, suppliers of goods and services, contractors, local government officials and economic development professionals. The
event provides an all-encompassing discussion of Montana’s energy potential. For further information
www.montanaenergy.net
 
April 14: Service Saturday, Bozeman, MT
Service Saturdays are local service projects held on the first Saturday of the month offering a great way for community members and
students to create relationships while working to enhance Bozeman.No registration necessary, just come and bring your friends!
Projects will vary from month to month, so please check
http://www.montana.edu/comminv/programs/servicesaturday/index.html for
specific project details. Alex Black,
teamleader@montana.edu. Tel. 406-994-7571.
 
    MAY
    JUNE
    JULY
    AUGUST
    SEPTEMBER
 
September 15-16: 13th Sustainable Living Fair, Fort Collins, CO
The Sustainable Living Fair offers a weekend of solution-based, interactive, family oriented events designed to educate people of all
ages and backgrounds about: renewable energy, alternative transportation, sustainable agriculture, green building, natural health,
environmental & social responsibility, local economies and more. 970-419-1056.
www.sustainablelivingassociation.org
 
    OCTOBER
    NOVEMBER
    DECEMBER
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