Community Notes: Week ending April 18

Barnes and Noble, Girl Scouts hold book fair The Girl Scouts of Big Sky Council and Barnes and Noble have partnered on a book fair for all age levels from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18 and 19 The event is open to both Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts. For more information contract Juanita Wardell at

Guardian Challenge Auction brings in the big bucks

Sunday Sampler museum tours

The Great Falls Museum Consortium will hold its 8th Annual Sunday Sampler Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Admission to all 10 museums in Great Falls is free, and most of the museums have special activities planned for families. "Sunday Sampler is designed to encourage families to revisit their favorite

Spring trail season reminders

Giant Springs State Park officials would like to remind park and trail users that all dogs must be on a leash while in the park and owners are required to remove their pet's waste. The park and city provide "mutt mitts" at various locations for owners to use. Pet owners can also bring along plastic

Ensure fire safety during spring cleaning

Spring-cleaning is an annual ritual for many people. Just as the first crocus of spring ushers in a new beginning for nature, our spring-cleaning habits signify a fresh start for us after the long winter months. Spring-cleaning can take on another meaning. It's the ideal time to check our homes and

Malmstrom to perform launch simulation

A simulated electronic launch of a minuteman test is scheduled here April 14 and 15. The SELM test will be conducted to verify the Minuteman III weapon system operates as intended and tests aspects of a missile system that cannot be tested unless activated. "Performing these tests also proves to the

Reservation deadline nearing for retiree weekend events

Retiree appreciation weekend is April 25 to 27 at Malmstrom, starting with a retreat ceremony at 4 p.m. April 25 at Medal of Honor Park. A no-host social hour follows at the Grizzly Bend Club. The following day is full of activities, some which require payment and reservations in advance. There is a

Kick-start summer fun with motorcycle safety

Spring is here! Get your bike and let's go for a ride. Winter was not that long ago and there is still a lot of gravel and sand still on the road that can make things slippery. There is still the potential for snow and ice in the shady, tree-covered areas, not to mention the passes. These are a few

Participation encouraged in 2008 Community Assessment Survey

The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2008 Community Assessment Survey this month, of service members and their spouses, to include Reservists. This survey is the best way for Air Force community members to make their opinions and needs known. The results of the survey will

Mission complete for two deployed pilots

After spending five weeks training with the 6th Special Operations Squadron out of Hurlburt Field, Fla., in the fall of 2007 to learn the necessary skills associated with raising a new unit, Capts. Marc Milligan and Shane Werley departed for a year-long special duty assignment they volunteered for