Happy to announce the Stensrud Events Center will be managed by the owner (Mark) of the building again after a year away in Portland. Now clients can expect to have their phone calls and E-mails responded to in a timely fashion. Come visit the new web site @stensrudeventscenter.homestead.com it is not high tech yet effective in displaying the Hall. ...read more
By Stensrud Events Hall June 27, 2010
Animal Wonders a Local Exotic Animal Outreach; meet real animals&learn; about wildlife, nature, and conservation. Not a petting zoo or a circus, Animal Wonders of Missoula Montana rescues animals in need&educates the public through live animal presentations. We love the informative shows & the way children get excited about conservation when the meet a real animal.VISIT THEIR PROFILE HERE Here is what they have to say about what they do:(photos & content below from animalwonders.org)Animal Wonders is a fully licensed and insured non-profit exotic animal outreach organization. We bring live animals into the classroom to teach about wildlife, nature, and conservation. Our animals also enjoy going to birthday parties, special events, churches, reunions, weddings, meet and greets, and anywhere else they might be able to educate and entertain the public and teach people about themselves.The animals at Animal Wonders love people and love to teach. Their human caretakers love to teach and love animals. All in all, when the animals come to visit, everyone will be captivated by these creatures of our planet. The environment is so enriching kids won't even know they're learning. Adults might even find themselves raising their hand to ask that itching question. We have presentations to fit everyone's wants and needs. Come on in and learn about our Organization and meet our animal residents.Animal Wonders, a 501c(3) non-profit organization, was founded by Jessi Knudsen and Augusto Castaneda in August 2008 to fulfill their dream of sharing the wonders of wildlife with the public. The animal center is nestled in the forest outside Missoula, Montana. The animals who are currently residing at Animal Wonders share the breathtaking scenery and natural surroundings. Most of the animal residents were displaced from their homes and adopted by Animal Wonders. Others were illegally owned and needed to be placed with Animal Wonders where they could live legally.SEE PHOTOS OF THE ANIMALS HEREAnimal Wonders has several objectives. The primary objective is to provide our animal residents with a life-long home. Each and every animal is treated with the respect owed to them. The animal residents are provided with the specific requirements of their species. They also receive behavioral enrichment to stimulate their body and mind.The second objective of Animal Wonders is to spread knowledge and respect for wildlife, whether native or exotic. By providing live animal presentations, Animal Wonders allows people to catch a glimpse of what makes animals so amazing.Animal Wonders is located in western Montana. We give presentations in Missoula and surrounding counties. Send us an email or give us a call toschedule your presentationnow!We have themed shows or we can arrange one to fit your needs. Don't hesitate to ask.Our presentations focus on education first, and entertainment second. Though the audience will be having a blast they will inadvertently learn a thing or two in the process.The final objective of Animal Wonders is to support and promote conservation efforts locally, nationally, and internationally. If you would like to help too, see ourHow To Help page.Jessi KnudsenandAugusto Castanedadedicate their lives to these causes. They have spent years gaining the knowledge and experience required to care for and train these amazing animals. The experience and knowledge of theBoard of Directorskeeps Animals Wonders at the forefront of education and animal care.April 3, 2010 - "Southgate Mall Spring Bazaar & Hobby Show" held at the Southgate Mall. Stop by our booth and meet a few of the Animal Ambassadors!We will have feather earrings, photographs, and paintings available for a small donation.-10am-9pmwww.animalwonders@email.comVISIT THEIR WEBSITE HERE ...read more
By Missoula Area Events Network Online April 19, 2010
If you've never seen a yurt your in for a treat! Not a house¬ a tent a yurt is a cozy versatile shelter that is pleasing to the eye with it's circular design . Shelter Designs LLC, based near the town of Troy Montana, builds yurts that are sustainable, beautiful, high-quality and customized to your needs. These naturally-constructed yurts are healthy, comfortable, eco-friendly and affordable. And these folks don't just build them , they live in them so you know they believe in what they are doing! As someone who has shopped around for yurts I can tell you that their prices are quite reasonable. VISIT THEIR PROFILE HERE ABOUT SHELTER DESIGN YURTS (content & photos from shelterdesigns.net) Shelter Designs, LLC was founded on the principals of quality, beauty, affordability, and most importantly, sustainability. In 2000, they began hand-crafting and living in their yurts in the northern Rockies. The lessons that they have learned over this time have been incorporated into each of their custom built yurts. The company prides itself on building strong, durable structures with uncompromising attention to detail. A yurt consists of a round wall and a roof system that is free standing using a tension ring at the wall and a compression ring where the roof rafters tie together. This is essentially a cone sitting on a cylinder. Traditionally, yurts were used in central Asia by nomadic herding family groups and tribes. These versatile structures have been around for at least 2500 years. Recently the yurt (or "ger" as it is traditionally called) has been imported to North America and Europe. Modern design changes have been incorporated, such as steel fasteners and architectural fabric coverings. This ancient design is still finding new and innovative uses in the modern world. Three types of yurts are predominant in the world today. The fabric yurt, which Shelter Designs builds, is a portable, fabric-covered yurt based on the Mongolian ger. A frame-panel yurt is a permanent structure built of wood with a yurt-style roof. Lastly, is the traditional ger from central Asia. For more about Yurts visit the frequently asked questions page at Shelter Designs HERE Upcoming Events WithShelter Designs YurtsHey neighbors! Come experience a Shelter Designs 20' Eco-Yurt at Localfest in Caras Park, MissoulaMontana,May 15th, 2010.This new 20' Yurt will feature new fabric innovations including: an 8'screened roll up wall section, and our new ProBalance roof. ProBalanceis a unique vinyl coated polyester with the look and feel of a naturalwoven fabric. We are also un-vieling our newest design innovation, aportable platform specifically engineered for yurts. These insulated,modular flooring systems easily click together to fit any size yurt.Localfest is a celebration of the vibrant local economy of Northwest Montana and is hosted by the Missoula Sustainable Business Council.Learn more atsustainablebusinesscouncil.orgCONTACT:Shelter Designs LLC,571 Old Hwy 2 N Troy,Montana 59935 *(406)295-4661 * info@shelterdesigns.net ...read more
By Missoula Area Events Network Online April 19, 2010
You organization's event probably already has a publicity effort in place. You have contacts with print, broadcast and digital media outlets, and a quality press release is already in their hands. Your youth auxiliary has placed a flier on every bulletin board within a fifty-mile radius. All the old f... ...read more
Many adults and seniors become bored and want some fun and excitement in their lives. Just because they have retired or are no longer working a regular job, does not mean they want to sit home and twiddle their thumbs all day. There are many different activities adults and seniors to get involved during. ...read more