BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Gallatin Valley Newcomers Club - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Gallatin Valley Newcomers Club X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gvncmt.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Gallatin Valley Newcomers Club REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20240116T173434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T132047Z UID:26266-1713866400-1713877200@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Backstage at Heart of the Valley DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at the Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter? Join us for a tour of the shelter to find out first hand! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for details and to register \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-backstage-at-heart-of-the-valley/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/dog1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240312T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240312T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20240124T123450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T124829Z UID:26648-1710237600-1710246600@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour of MSU American Indian Hall DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Walter Fleming\, director of MSU’s Department of Native American Studies\, will guide us through the building that sits on ancestral lands of many tribes.  The 38\,000-sq.-foot hall\, opened in January 2022\, serves over 800 Native American and Alaska Native students enrolled at MSU. \n\n\n\nWe will learn about its conception and architectural features as well as the art and cultural significance found throughout.  The hall is an academic and cultural space and a place for Native students to find a home away from home—a bridge between American Indian and other cultures on campus. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Login to see details and register \n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/exxcursion-tour-of-msu-american-indian-hall/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20231212T162224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T222645Z UID:26390-1707494400-1707503400@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: It's Lovely Weather for a Sleigh Ride! DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a one-hour sleigh ride\, including a stop by the river for hot cocoa and a campfire story about Saint Valentine! After returning to the barn\, we will head to Pizza Campania for a no-host dinner. \n\n\n\nLimited number of spots availableGuests of members are welcome! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for more details and to register URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-its-lovely-weather-for-a-sleigh-ride/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/sleighride.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240131T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20231202T024934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240121T140213Z UID:26331-1706693400-1706707800@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: FIRST AID/CPR/AED CERTIFICATION COURSE DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWould you know what to do if your loved one experienced a chemical burn or possibly sprained an ankle while out hiking? Would you be able to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke or hypothermia and know what steps to take until help arrived? Are you aware of the most recent best practices regarding CPR? \n\n\n\nMSU has offered to conduct a members-only course for our group on January 31st. Knowing parking can be difficult on campus\, they have scheduled the course in Romney Hall which has an attached parking garage (small fee). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Login for more details and to register. \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-first-aid-cpr-aed-certification-course/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CPR-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240130T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240130T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20231125T015022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240125T125341Z UID:26262-1706623200-1706628600@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour La Chatelaine Chocolat DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChocolate lovers unite! Here is your opportunity to see where the magic happens!Join us for a small group tour at La Chatelaine Chocolat for a members-only tour hosted by the owners of this Bozeman institution. \n\n\n\nAfterward\, you will have the chance to purchase your favorites and mingle with your newfound (or possibly long-time) friends! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login to register \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tour-la-chatelaine-chocolat/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chocolate-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20240110T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20240110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230923T163117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T004439Z UID:25515-1704884400-1704891600@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Check out HRDC's NEW Market Place! DESCRIPTION:Curious about what is being built on Griffin Drive just south of the railroad tracks? Join Jill Holden\, Director of Nutrition Services at HRDC\, for a tour of the newly-constructed Market Place. The Market Place includes a new and expanded food bank and food resource center for Gallatin Valley as well as a new and expanded pay-what-you-can restaurant\, Fork and Spoon. In addition\, there is now space for nutrition education and much more!In the future\, a housing shelter\, Homeward Point\, will be built on the adjoining property. \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for details and to RSVP \n\n\n\nGuests of Members are Welcome! URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-check-out-hrdcs-new-market-place/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/hrdc2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231212T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230922T014346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231202T015335Z UID:25509-1702389600-1702396800@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Holiday Cookie Decorating at La Cuisine DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to embrace the cozy holiday season vibes and unleash your creativity with La Cuisine’s sugar cookie decorating class! \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available \n\n\n\nAfter class\, you can take advantage of a one-time 15% off coupon – good on the day of the event only! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for more details \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT! URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-holiday-cookie-decorating-at-la-cuisine/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/cookie-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231116T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230921T221637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230921T221639Z UID:25504-1700150400-1700154000@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Bozeman Spirits Distillery Tour and Tasting DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a tradition in downtown Bozeman to kick off the holidays with Ladies Night Out on the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Join us beforehand for a 25-minute tour of Bozeman Spirits Distillery on Main Street followed by your choice of one of their signature drinks or a tasting flight! \n\n\n\nFamous for its Huckleberry Vodka\, but also producing several other types of spirits\, the Distillery uses only Montana-sourced water (from Mount Blackmore!) in its processes. \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation is limited.Members: Login for more details and to register. URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-bozeman-spirits-distillery-tour-and-tasting/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/IMG-0956.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231114T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230827T154415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T154417Z UID:24732-1699979400-1699984800@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Say Cheese\, Please! DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBefore the holidays\, come join us come join us for a private event on Tuesday\, November 14th at Maven’s Market. Learn about and sample different cheeses\, meats and other offerings while mingling with your GVNC friends! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for more details and to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-say-cheese-please/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mavens1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231109T133000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230824T215014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T162314Z UID:24727-1699527600-1699536600@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Tour The Ellen Theater DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome with us on a private backstage tour of the 100-year-old\, historic Ellen Theater\, led by the Executive Director\, John Ludden! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for details and to RSVP. \n\n\n\nThe Ellen first opened her doors on December 1\, 1919\, and hosted variety shows\, silent movies\, school plays\, town band performances and even an opera featuring a live elephant. Unfortunately\, The Ellen\, along with other similar theatres across the country\, suffered decades of disrepair. In 2005\, however\, Montana TheatreWorks\, a local non-profit theatre group\, established the goal of saving The Ellen and purchased the building and in April 2008 began the monstrous task of renovation.  The Ellen reopened her doors on December 4\, 2008 and presented a production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.  \n\n\n\nAmong those who have graced The Ellen stage include Lily Tomlin\, The Vienna Boys Choir\, New York’s The Acting Company\, Herb Alpert\, Ed Asner\, Rita Coolidge\, Arlo Guthrie\, Judy Collins\, and many more. URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-tour-the-ellen-theater/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ellentheater3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230912T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230729T162202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T170058Z UID:24490-1694507400-1694536200@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Explore Historic Butte\, MT DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nButte\, Montana\, was once one of the largest cities in the American Northwest. It attracted people from all around the world because of the mining being carried on there. \n\n\n\nWe will go on a guided tour 100 feet into the Orphan Girl Mine at 10:30 am to see the original shaft station. On this walking tour\, you will view one of the few exposed veins in North America that can be seen by the public.  We will also spend some time looking at the World Museum of Mining exhibits. \n\n\n\n\n\nAfter lunch\, we will have a guided tour of the spectacular frescoed interior of Holy Trinity Orthodox Church  [Serbian Orthodox Patriarchate].  Butte was home to a large population of Serbian immigrants who came from the area at the crossroads of Central and Southeastern Europe (formerly eastern Yugoslavia). \n\n\n\nGuests are welcome! \n\n\n\nMembers: Login for more details and to register. \n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/explore-historic-butte-mt/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/serbianchurch1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230906T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230621T182132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T163909Z UID:24252-1693988100-1694012400@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Gates of the Mountains Boat Tour DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor over 125 years guests have been following in the path of Lewis and Clark exploring the “Gates of the Mountains”. Located 20 miles north of Helena\, the 2-hour boat tour is operated by the Gates of the Mountains Inc\, whose goal is to protect\, educate\, and allow visitors to explore one of the last best places. \n\n\n\nGreat towering walls of limestone still stand guard over the river. From the vessel you can see Mann Gulch\, the site of the raging forest fire that killed 13 smokejumpers\, August 5\, 1949. \n\n\n\nNear Mann Gulch the pilot will hug the shoreline to give you a look at Indian pictographs painted on the rock wall. The tour’s main attraction\, though\, is the inexhaustible scenery. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Log in for more details and to register \n\n\n\nGuests of members are welcome. URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-gates-of-the-mountains-boat-tour/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Gates-of-the-Mountains-voyager-fields-gulch.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T163000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230614T234121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T205414Z UID:24218-1690542000-1690561800@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Rafting on the Gallatin River DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will begin our day with lunch at Stacey’s Steakhouse\, then raft down the Gallatin River Canyon with its incredible scenery and paddle through the easier stretch of the river that has some whitewater sections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Log in for more details and to register \n\n\n\nGuests of members are welcome!Maximum attendees: 18 (3 rafts) URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-rafting-on-the-gallatin-river/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/graft1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230719T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230719T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230605T004806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T012855Z UID:24128-1689755400-1689780600@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Lewis and Clark Caverns Tour DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and explore one of the largest known limestone caverns in the Northwest with us! \n\n\n\nMembers: Log in for more details and to register. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited number of spots available URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-lewis-and-clark-caverns-tour/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/LC6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230621T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230621T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230502T003726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T184026Z UID:23653-1687375800-1687381200@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Jazz Night At the Armory DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy an evening of cocktails and music with your GVNC friends at one of the area’s newest bars – the basement whiskey bar at the Armory! Bring your significant other or a friend! \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Log in for registration details. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMusic from 8-10 pm URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/excursion-jazz-night-at-the-armory/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cocktails.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230601T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230601T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230420T111823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T234316Z UID:23396-1685606400-1685638800@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: A Day in Helena DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy a spring day in Helena\, our state capital!  On Thursday\, June 1\, join us on a road-trip to Helena\, arriving in time to take a brief look around in the state capital building prior to a one-hour trolley tour of the city at 11:00 am. A no-host lunch will follow at the Windbag\, a former brothel located on Last Chance Gulch. Lastly\, at 2:00 pm\, we will take a private tour of the Cathedral of St. Helena. \n\n\n\nGuests of members are welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Log in for registration details. URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/a-day-in-helena/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/helena.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230523T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081943 CREATED:20230420T125150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T231949Z UID:23490-1684861200-1684868400@gvncmt.org SUMMARY:EXCURSION: Ponderosa Social Club DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION: Greycliff Mill Tour/Grand Hotel\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome meet up with other GVNC members at one of the newer spots in town!  The Ponderosa Social Club will set aside a dedicated area for our members and will provide an assortment of their unique and delicious shared plates (made from scratch) for us to enjoy while socializing. \n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: Log in for registration details. \n\n\n\n\n\nGuests of members are welcome! URL:https://gvncmt.org/event/ponderosa-social-club/ CATEGORIES:Excursion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gvncmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ponderosa-2.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR