Community Corner
🌱 What’s new for Hamilton students in the 2026-27 school year?
And check out Preschool Story Time on the Hamilton Patch calendar
Greetings Hamilton! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What's new for Hamilton students in the 2026-27 school year?
- How will Hamilton's Cameron Burnett fare at state golf in Shelby?
Also on today's calendar: Annual Mcintosh Apple Day & Liquid Apple Night and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Nick L L.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 77, low: 40.
- Saturday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Back to school 2026: valley districts begin new year with new programs, projects (bitterrootstar.com) — Hamilton families are starting the 2026-27 school year with new strategic planning, a School-Community Relations Team, and expanded career pathways through the Bitterroot Polytech charter program. The article also updates you on major initiatives, facilities projects, and enrollment trends in neighboring Corvallis, Darby, Stevensville, Florence-Carlton, and Victor districts across the Bitterroot Valley. 
• Guide to the 2026 Class A state golf tournament in Shelby (406mtsports.com) — Hamilton golf fans can watch local standout Cameron Burnett compete at this week's Class A state tournament in Shelby, facing top players from across Montana. The preview highlights returning medalists, key contenders, and where Hamilton's representative fits into a strong statewide field of high school golfers.
📸 Around Hamilton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hamilton
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★ Featured events ★
- Preschool Story Time →
Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St, Hamilton
10:30 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- T.G.I.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Activity Friday) →
The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton
1:00 pm - T.G.I.A.F. (Thank Goodness It's Activity Friday) (Hamilton) →
The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton
1:00 pm - Annual Mcintosh Apple Day & Liquid Apple Night →
Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford St, Hamilton
9:00 am - Liquid Apple Night →
Ravalli County Museum, 205 Bedford Street, Hamilton
5:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons Group →
The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton
1:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons Group (Hamilton) →
The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton
1:00 pm - Coloring Club for Adults →
Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St, Hamilton
10:30 am - Friends Kit Assembly →
Bitterroot Public Library, 306 State St, Hamilton
1:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons Group (Hamilton) →
The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton
1:00 pm - Dungeons & Dragons Group →
The Refuge, 274 Old Corvallis Rd., Suite B, Hamilton
1:00 pm - FALL INTO CHRISTMAS- A Christmas Craft Faire →
St Mary's Parish, 333 Charlos St, Stevensville
9:00 am
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 17
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Upcoming Music-Related Events
Neighbors and fans, mark it down on your calendar as I will be setting up by City Hall this Saturday for the Apple Days Festival on October 3rd. … (Nextdoor Hamilton City) - I see there hasn't been much participation in the 2026 Faves of Hamilton voting.
Are we an uninspired , unimpressed group or do people just not like participating in surveys? (Nextdoor Hamilton City)
- Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. posted a job opening for Animal Care Technician I in Hamilton. Apply here.
- Glacier Bancorp, Inc. posted a job opening for Relationship Banker in Hamilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hamilton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Corvallis
- Whitefish girls golf reclaim Western A title, boys a close second (hagadonenewsnetwork.com)
Lolo
- 'No more roads:' Protesters gather in Missoula, taking a stand against Roadless Rule Repeal (kpax.com)
- October to start warmer than normal for much of the state (kpax.com)
- Trekker Kids Program Series Continues in October at Travelers' Rest State Park (theoutdoorwire.com)
Ok Hamilton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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