November 2022 Newsletter
Housing Needs Webinar Series – Wed, Nov 30th
If you recognize the housing issues we’re facing in our community, consider attending a new webinar series sponsored by MSU Extension & Neighbor Works. The webinar “Housing Needs in Small Towns” is aimed at helping people in rural communities take action to tackle their housing challenges. Watch online or join us at our local Broadus Extension Office for a no-host chili lunch viewing of this webinar series. We will be watching the series in the Courthouse Election Room starting at 11:30-12:45 on each of the listed webinar dates. You do not need to register online unless you would like to watch from your home. Use this link to register to watch on your own if you can’t join us. [montana.webex.com]
Broadus Christmas Stroll – Thurs, Dec 1st
The theme for the 2022 Broadus Christmas Stroll is “The Polar Express” so it’s all aboard this year for our favorite annual event! Due to high school sports conflicts on Fridays, please note that the stroll is taking place on THURSDAY, December 1st. Please see the attached poster or check out our Facebook event page for more information.
Celebrate our community this holiday season with our Chamber events, including the ever-popular Christmas Lighting Contest. Spread Christmas cheer by decking out your businesses and homes with twinkling lights or Polar Express trains for a chance to be named the 2022 champion. Businesses will be judged on the night of the stroll and residential lighting will be judged on Sunday, December 11th.
On stroll night, December 1st, enjoy an afternoon and evening out on the town of Broadus. While you visit our many local businesses to enjoy treats, sales and socializing, keep your eyes open for Santa! He’ll be strolling around town handing out candy canes to all the good little boys and girls! At 7pm, stop by the Powder River Petals Courtyard to catch some Christmas music and the 3rd Annual Community Tree Lighting. Then afterwards, join us for some NFR Calcutta rodeo action! We’ll be auctioning off the NFR teams at the Montana Bar starting at 7:30pm. Don’t miss your chance to win big at the finals!
It’s looking like it will be a wonderful, winter evening in Broadus and we hope you’ll support our small businesses by checking out their Stroll activities …
All aboard for the North Pole! Catch your Christmas Stroll train at the Gardner & Billing CPA station between 3:30-6:30pm. Bring the family and enjoy the fabulous, flowing chocolate fountain, cozy up at the scrumptious hot, hot, hot cocoa bar and share other delectable treats. Kids get a take-home sticker craft and the first 12 children under 12 will also receive a “Believe” bell to celebrate the magic of Christmas. Mingle with characters from the “Polar Express” and pose for photos taken by Marni Gaskill, available to download from the Horizon Marketing Agency website. It’s sure to be a magical adventure!
Find your Broadus Range representatives handing out goodies alongside the crew at the Gardner & Billing CPA office.
You’re invited to celebrate the Christmas Stroll at Yellowstone Bank from 3:30-5:30pm at their much-anticipated annual Open House. They will be serving a sumptuous spread of hors-d’oeuvre’s, homemade sweets, and drinks including hot apple cider, coffee and (back this year!) Tom & Jerry cocktails.
Powder River Lanes will be serving chili and cinnamon rolls, hot chocolate and hot apple cider during regular business hours (8am-2pm and 5-8pm). Vanessa Richards is hosting a TnT3 Bling Bomb party and Lori Fortner will have her holiday wreaths displayed for sale.
Get your cheer here! Drop in to the Montana Bar for holiday food and drink specials and don’t miss the NFR Calcutta in the back room starting at 7:30pm!
The Senior Center will be open from 9am-7pm and will have drinks and goodies with local musicians playing throughout the day. Starting at 2pm, Sonja Harrington will be there with Christmas cards and gift boxes to purchase. Pat Smith has made and donated an afghan for raffle that will be displayed on the night of the stroll. Raffle tickets are being sold for $1 each or 6 for $5. There will also be a door prize at the end of the evening for a 12" light bulb snowman made by Tammy Jackman. Stop in for a visit!
Silver Sage Clothing will be open extended hours from 9:30am-8pm with a HUGE 30% off store-wide sale! While you shop, enjoy refreshments and enter the drawing for a $50 in-store gift certificate.
Broadus VFW Post 1595 will be serving complimentary hot cocoa outside the courthouse during the stroll.
Stop by The Body Shop Physical Therapy building between 4:30-6pm for music by Ted Elgin’s band “Past, Present & Future”. There will be hot drinks and a train set for kids to play.
Fleming & Long Insurance is hosting a Christmas Stroll party from 4-7pm. Pop in for delicious brisket street tacos again this year! Adult and kid prize drawings and fun for all ages!
Alderman Oil has free coffee and cookies and will be open regular hours until 9pm. 2023 Conoco and “Earl” calendars are in so come grab your free gift and enter the drawing for the annual Kid’s Colossal Christmas stocking!
Powder River Petals will be open all day with a 20% off store-wide sale from 9am – 8pm (certain vendors excluded). Enjoy some refreshments and enter the prize drawing for one of their most popular products – The Happy Box. Don’t miss the festivities in the courtyard at 7pm with music and tree lighting.
Grant’s Hardware will be open late until 7pm, but come in anytime for seasonal sales and specials and yummy homemade cookies and treats. Don’t miss the chance to enter the holiday give-away – both child and adult gifts!
Stop by Broadus Insurance for your favorite Christmas stroll hot dogs and a fabulous hot chocolate bar! Drinks and food until 7pm.
Broadus IGA is open regular hours until 10pm and will have free cookies and hot apple cider available during the stroll.
Don’t forget Broadus Boot & Tack open from 8am-7pm with food, discounts and judging of their Christmas trick rope competition! Submit your best roping video via text to 307-704-3022 or post on Facebook and tag Broadus Boot & Tack for your chance to win an in-store gift certificate!
Shop local and enjoy the stroll!