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From Chronicle staff reports

Native Waters Project debuts exhibit, film

The public is invited to preview a new traveling exhibition, Native Waters: Sharing the Source, and a film, "A Dream for Water," developed by Montana State University's Native Waters Project on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 7-9 p.m. in MSU's Strand Union Building, Ballroom C.

The Native Waters exhibit, invites visitors to reflect on the importance of the Missouri River in our lives.

Native people from 22 tribes throughout the Missouri River Basin contributed to create this traveling exhibit and film. Through text and recordings, they share cultural and scientific knowledge, offering multiple ways of understanding water - through art, symbol, metaphor, and science.

In doing so, project contributors encourage people everywhere to renew their respect for this life-giving essence and commitment to protect this shared resource.

For more information, visit www.nativewaters.org or call 994-3911.

Strip club zoning hearing postponed

A public hearing on a proposal to zone Gallatin County to strictly regulate strip clubs and other sexual businesses that was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 9 has been postponed.

The proposal is locked in a dispute between County commissioners over zoning the entire county and will be brought up again at a regular Commission office meeting before it can come forward at a public hearing.

Lewis and Clark bingo at Bozeman Library

Children ages 4 and up are invited to play bingo at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Bozeman Public Library's meeting room.

Colorful Lewis and Clark bingo cards will give kids a chance to play a game and learn a little history with the game's creator, Lucy Hammett.

For information, call the Children's Desk at 582-2404.

Help Center schedules volunteer training

The Help Center will conduct a training session for new volunteers on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Participants will study counseling and listening skills, local assistance and referral information and Help Center policies and procedures. Training for specific crises such as depression/suicide, rape, and interpersonal conflict are also included.

After the two-day workshop, trainees will observe staff and prepare themselves to work independently with clients. A commitment to a four-hour shift per week for at least six months after training is expected.

Application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 10, and an interview is required before training. A $10 fee will be charged for materials.

For information see www.bozemanhelpcenter.com, or call 586-3333. Applications may be picked up at the Help Center, 421 E. Peach St.

CAP looking for adult mentors for year

Child Advancement Project matches adult mentors with elementary, middle, and high school students in the Bozeman public schools. Mentors provide academic and social support by spending one hour a week with a student throughout the school year.

CAP is looking for volunteers to be adult mentors this school year. For information and applications, call 585-7929; www.preventehildabusebozeman.org.

Organizations urged to apply for grant money

Faith-based and community-based organizations that serve needy Montanans can again apply for money from the Montana Faith-Health Demonstration Project to enhance and expand health and social services for the needy and under-served.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.

Approximately 25 grants ranging from $2,000 to $12,000 will be awarded. Priority will be given to programs that build the capacity to serve Montanans in the following areas: vulnerable at-risk populations (disabled, elderly, children and youth, American Indian, uninsured, poverty and homeless), parish nursing and health ministries, prisoners and their children, health and social service support (mental and oral health, chronic conditions, rehabilitation, continuum of health care and end of life care), welfare-to-work transition; substance abuse prevention, cessation and rehabilitation; and violence prevention, cessation and rehabilitation.

Information and application forms with eligibility and selection criteria are available at http://faithhealthcoop.montana.edu; or call Elizabeth Cogliati at 994-5553.

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