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Wednesday, March 27

Free Early Childhood Screening, for Chinook, Hartland Colony, Zurich, Davey, Bear Paw and Cleveland school districts, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Meadowlark Elementary. Screenings, sponsored by Bear Paw Cooperative, are by appointment only. People can call Callie, 406-357-2033.

Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group, 4:30 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This is a bi-monthly meeting for caregivers. For info, call 406-390-1551 or 406-301-3758.

Coffee Club Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m., North Central Senior Center. Drop-ins and newcomers welcome.

Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library. Children aged 0-5 and caregivers are encouraged to attend but all are welcome. This program is free and open to the public.

Storytime, for children 0-5 years, 10:30 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library, with activities to follow. This program is free and open to the public.

Crafternoon, 3:30 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library, for kids 6 and older. This crafting event is free, with all supplies provided.

Thursday, March 28

Free Early Childhood Screening, for Turner School District, 9 a.m. - noon, Turner School. Screenings, sponsored by Bear Paw Cooperative, are by appointment only. People can call Sadie at 406-379-2219.

Free Early Childhood Screening, for Harlem Public and North Harlem Colony School Districts and Fort Belknap Early Head Start, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Harlem Elementary School. Screenings, sponsored by Bear Paw Cooperative, are by appointment only. People can call Taylor at Harlem Elementary, 406-353-2258.

Pinochle Thursday, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center. People of all levels and abilities can call 406-265-5464, or just show up to play.

Block Party, 3:30 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library, with Legos, building blocks and board games provided. This event is free and open to the public.

Friday, March 29

Extreme Bares & Broncs, a PRCA rodeo and MSU-Northern Rodeo fundraiser, 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. rodeo, Great Northern Fairgrounds Bigger Better Barn, with a calcutta and sheep riding. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at door and 10-younger free. Tickets at Norman’s Ranch and Sportswear and Western Trailer Sales.

“The Queen of Hill County,” a dinner theater murder mystery by Montana Actors’ Theatre, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Havre Eagles Club. This play is a zany, fast-paced farce. Tickets are $35 or two for $65. Reserved table for eight is $300.

ANFHC Office Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 2 - 5 p.m., Aaniiih Nakoda Family Healing Center, with golden ticket prizes in each category, but kids must be accompanied by an adult.

Handmade Bookbinding Class, noon, Havre-Hill County Library, with Barb Zuck and Amy Smith teaching stab-binding handmade books and journals. Class is for everyone regardless of skill level, and all materials will be provided. This class is free and open to the public. Space is limited, so RSVP at the library or at 406-265-2123.

Library Easter Egg Hunt, following the 10:30 a.m. Story Time, Havre-Hill County Library Juvenile section. Kids of all ages and their caregivers are welcome to attend. This program is free and open to the public.

Family Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library, Children’s Library area. This event is free and open to everyone.

Yarn Circle, 4 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This program is free and open to the public. All crafts are welcomed. Refreshments will be provided.

Saturday, March 30

Extreme Bares & Broncs, a PRCA rodeo and MSU-Northern Rodeo fundraiser, 6 p.m. happy hour, 7 p.m. rodeo, Great Northern Fairgrounds Bigger Better Barn, with a calcutta and sheep riding. Tickets are $25 advance, $30 at door and 10-younger free. Tickets at Norman’s Ranch and Sportswear and Western Trailer Sales.

“The Queen of Hill County,” a dinner theater murder mystery by Montana Actors’ Theatre, 5:30 - 9 p.m., Havre Eagles Club. This play is a zany, fast-paced farce. Tickets are $35 or two for $65. Reserved table for eight is $300.

Annual Havre Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. - noon, Holiday Village Mall, with 0-3, 4-8 and 9-12 age groups and accommodations for children with disabilities, along with prizes and a visit from the Easter bunny.

Sunday, March 31

Havre Optimist Easter Egg Hunt, for kids 8 years and yunger, 1 p.m., Optimist Park, Boulevard Avenue and 9th Street West, with more than 1,000 eggs, prizes for everyone and one grand prize in each of three age groups.

Monday, April 1

Pool in the backroom, Monday-Friday, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W.

Tuesday, April 2

Infant/Toddler Screening, for children birth to 3 years, 9 -11:30 a.m., 1 - 4 p.m., Van Orsdel United Methodist Church, 410 5th Ave. Appointment required, contact 406-395-8550 or [email protected].

Burgers and Bingo fundraiser, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Bingo starts 6:30 p.m., Eagles Club. Dinner proceeds and some proceeds from bingo, go toward Eagles Club projects.

Tuesday Bingo, 1 - 3 p.m., North Central Senior Center, 2 2nd St. W. Cost is $1/card for the afternoon. Pays 100% of amount paid in. Open to community members 18 and older.

Just Breathe, with relaxing coloring, puzzles, music and refreshments, 4 - 6 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library. This weekly event is free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 3

Childhood Screenings and School Registration, for children 3-5 years, 8:30 - 4 p.m., Van Orsdel United Methodist Church, 410 5th Ave., for Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschool and HPS Kindergarten registration. Appointment required, contact 406-395-8550 or [email protected].

Coffee Club Wednesdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m., North Central Senior Center. Drop-ins and newcomers welcome.

Books and Babies, 10:15 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library. Children aged 0-5 and caregivers are encouraged to attend but all are welcome. This program is free and open to the public.

Storytime, for children 0-5 years, 10:30 a.m., Havre-Hill County Library, with activities to follow. This program is free and open to the public.

Crafternoon, 3:30 p.m., Havre-Hill County Library, for kids 6 and older. This crafting event is free, with all supplies provided.

Thursday, April 4

Poetic Musings, a Hi-Line Arts Council event, 6 p.m., Beaver Creek Perk, 137 2nd St., featuring Montana Poet Laureate Chris LaTray and Montana Book Award Winner Debra Magpie Earling.

Childhood Screenings and School Registration, for children 3-5 years, 8:30 - 4 p.m., Van Orsdel United Methodist Church, 410 5th Ave., for Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschool and HPS Kindergarten registration. Appointment required, contact 406-395-8550 or [email protected].