Ennis Montana Happenings for April 2015 and more

Ø  MADISON VALLEY “HAPPENINGS” 

→ The Madison Valley History Association celebrated our founder, William Ennis’ birthday on March 17 with their annual Irish Stew Dinner.  Check out the History Association at:  http://www.madisonvalleyhistoryassociation.org/  

→ The Sportsman's Lodge has repaired and reopened their Bar and Casino!  They were just in time for their big Annual Poker Tournament on March 28^th.  Keep track of progress and scheduled events & make reservations, at:  http://www.theennissportsmanslodge.com/. 

→ The Gravel Bar & Banditos hosted another fun event, with a 6-course Dinner and International & Local Beer Paring.  Be sure to make reservations for these popular events. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gravel-Bar/161752173883305.  

→ The old Crossroads Market at the corner in McAllister has been purchased by the same people who bought and remodeled the McAllister Inn.  Their plan is to remodel/rebuild the market.  Not sure about the cabins, at this point. 

→ The Bureau of Land Management has proposed a “community-driven” hiking, running and biking trail through the Revenue Flats area in North Meadow Creek.  Construction is scheduled to be completed by spring of 2016.  For more information, go to http://www.blm.gov/mt/st/en/info/newsroom/2015/march/dillon_field_office.html. There is already some great rock climbing in this area.  

→  For those who aren’t up to all that exercise, a Senior Center for Ennis is getting strong community support and a local non-profit group will be submitting a Community Development Block Grant to help fund construction.  

→ Ennis RadioShack is going out of business, but Mountain View TV & Satellite will continue serving the community. 

Ø  COMING APRIL HAPPENINGS 

→ The Ennis Lions Club hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt in Lions Park on April 4^th. 

→ The Alley Bistro hosted one of their popular Wine Club events on April 7th, with gourmet food paired with great wines.  So popular, there are two sittings! 

→ Turkey Season opens April 11^th and Black Bear hunting begins April 15^th.  

→ An old fashioned Chautaqua will be held on April 18^th at the Elling House in Virginia City.  Read more about it at:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Elling-House-Arts-Humanities-Center/117490418261518. 

→ The annual Ennis Lions Club Auction will be held at the Rodeo Grounds on April 25^th starting at 9 AM.  They collect items all year for this event and will be offering furniture, appliances, tools, lawn equipment, etc.  Proceeds all go back into the community.

→ Go to www.ennischamber.com for more information on upcoming events for the area.

And make sure you put May 16th on your calendar to attend the Second Annual "Tap into Ennis" Brew and Spirit Festival in Lions Club Park!  Be there or be square!