Friday, September 10

is the last day to:

MISSOULA – Register at a reduced rate to attend Remarkable Beyond Borders: Shaping the Future of the Crown of the Continent, a two-day conference set for Sept. 23-24 at the Bayshore Inn in Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta. Confirmed keynote speakers are Jack Nisbet, author of Sources of the River: Tracking David Thompson Across Western North America; Jonathan B. Tourtellot, director and geotourism editor of National Geographic Traveler; Darrell Kipp, director of the Piegan Institute; and Lynn Scarlett, former U.S. deputy secretary of the Interior. $75 through today, then $100. To register, visit http://crownroundtable.org/2010conference.html.

Register to attend the Oct. 11-15 Iconography Workshop taught at St. Bernard Catholic Church by Matthew Garrett of Boise, Idaho, a professional iconographer who shows how to paint an icon and experience the art and prayer form of traditional Byzantine iconography. No artistic experience required. Participants transform a blank board into an image of the Konevitsa Mother of God, an icon designed after the ancient image of the Blessed Virgin Mary at Konevitsa Monastery in Finland. $375, with a $180 deposit due by today. For information, contact Jeremy Schwager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (406) 839-5190.

Schedule an audition time on Sept. 13 or Sept. 20 for the Billings Symphony Chorale. Chorale Director Steven Hart says, "For the audition, potential ensemble members will sing two prepared pieces of solo vocal literature in contrasting style (classical, please), complete two sight-singing exercises, and a vocal range test in order to determine voice-part placement. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring two copies of the solo vocal material." Call 252-3610.

Register for T.J. Gilles’ Tuesday evening Memoir Writers’ Workshop. The eight-week Community Education class begins at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 at Billings Senior High Room 122. $119. To register, call 281-5010 or go to www.billings.k12.mt.us/adulted.index.html.

Sunday, September 12

is the last day to:

Make donations to the Back-to-School Supply Drive to the YWCA Gateway House. Items such as new T-shirts, socks, underwear, hats and mitts in boys and girls sizes are needed, as well as pens, pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks and binders. Donations may be dropped off at Chuck E. Cheese’s, 100 24th St. W.

Monday, September 13

is the last day to:

Comment on eight environmental assessments that analyze oil and gas leasing decisions for 57 suspended Montana leases and 163 other parcels in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota that were previously considered for leasing. All eight assessments are at www.blm.gov/mt and the address for mailing comments is included in each assessment. Questions may be directed to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Field Office.

Register for T.J. Gilles’ Creative Non-Fiction Writing class. The eight-week Community Education course begins Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. at Billings Senior High School Room 122. $119. To register, go to www.billings.k12.mt.us/adulted.index.html or call 281-5010.

Wednesday, September 15

is the last day to:

Nominate candidates for the Outstanding Agricultural Leader awards presented in November by the College of Agriculture at MSU Bozeman. The selection committee describes successful applicants as being well respected in the agricultural community, being actively involved in the agriculture industry with accomplishments that impact many and having either a lifetime of achievement in agriculture, being an industry leader or an upcoming, active and innovative producer. Nomination forms are at http://ag.montana.edu/development/nomination.pdf. For information, contact Lisa Duffey at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at (406) 994-3683. Send forms to her at 202 Linfield Hall, MSU, Bozeman, MT 59717.

Apply to enter competition for a place in the “Beyond the Brickyard” exhibition, which opens in January at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena. Ceramic artists ages 18 and older may submit up to three works and up to two images of each piece. Artwork may not exceed three feet in any dimension and must be available for sale during the exhibition. $35 entry fee. To enter, go to www.archiebray.org. For questions, contact  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Comment on a needs assessment for commercial outfitting and guiding in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area. The Custer National Forest authorizes outfitters and guides to provide services in backpacking, rock climbing, overnight stock trips and wilderness therapy. The assessment will consider activities consistent with the Wilderness Act of 1964. A letter and comment form are at www.fs.fed.us/r1/custer/projects/planning. Comments may be submitted to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . For information, contact Jeff Gildehaus or Michael Fiebig at the Beartooth Ranger District, (406) 446-2103.

Thursday, September 16

is the last day to:

Comment on an updated fertility control program for wild horses on the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range. Fertility control, in the form of a Porca Zona Pellucida (PZP) vaccine, has been used on select mares in the Pryors since 2001 to limit herd growth. Names and addresses of commenters, plus other private information, may be available for public review. Send comments to Jim Sparks, BLM Billings Field Office, 5001 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59101. For information, contact Jared Bybee at 896-5223.

Sunday, September 19

is the last day to:

See “Polly Apfelbaum: Mini-Hollywood,” a textile exhibition created specifically for Billings that plays with the theme of glitz and glamour. Yellowstone Art Museum, 401 N. 27th St.

See the Rocking M Wranglers, led by Jeanne and Jim Martin, perform two shows a night accompanied by a Wild West gunfight, Native American dancing, skits, period costumes and a chuckwagon buffet dinner. 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Cody Cattle Co. at Cody Cowboy Village in Cody, Wyo.

Saturday, September 25

is the last day to:

See The Brewery Follies in another season of satire and nonsense at the H.S. Gilbert Brewery in Virginia City. 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, plus 4 p.m. Saturdays. $18. For reservations, call 1-800-829-2969, ext. 3.

Tuesday, November 30

is the last day to:

Fish during Montana’s general fishing season this season.

Friday, December 31

is the last day to:

See “Coming Home: The Northern Cheyenne Odyssey,” an exhibit on display at the Western Heritage Center, 2822 Montana Ave.