March is Women’s History Month, March 8 is International Women’s Day and tomorrow, March 6, is the day of Missoula’s third annual Women’s Fair.

The free event is open to all ages and offers a variety of exhibitions, booths, activities and other entertainment “covering every aspect of a woman’s life,” according to the Web site. Oh, and did I mention the bachelor bid?

There’s also a “Baby Sitter Speed Dating” thing happening, which sounds like it works just like other speed dating operations only it’s aimed at matching parents with potential babysitters.

Check out the Web site for more info, or better yet, just show up at the University of Montana Ballroom on the third floor of the University Center between the hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and see for yourself.

- MM

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Just a reminder: The open house for the new PLAY Network in Missoula is tonight, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Children’s Museum. The Children’s Museum is located at 225 W. Front St. The open house is free!

Here’s the info from the invite:

“This event is a wonderful time to meet current members and find out more about the PLAY Network, a part of Families First. The Open House will be catered by Organic Sprouts. We will also have door prizes including birthday parties from Wingate Inn and Bitterroot Gymnastics, a massage from a local massage therapist, gift certificates from Jaker’s and Bernice’s Bakery, toys, and much, much more!

“The PLAY Network is parents and caregivers volunteering to create a community of mutual support, learning, and fun for children and families in Western Montana. The PLAY Network offers playgroups and activities fwr families. Visit the Open House to learn more about joining! Call 406-541-PLAY for additional information.”

Go! Have fun!

- MM

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An earlier post that mentioned Traci Rasmusson’s listserve neglected to include the link to the site. Here it is, in a post all its own: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mzlamama/.

The first page of the site gives the run-down on what the Missoula Mama Group (MMG) is all about:

“- sharing information about child related events in Missoula area
- sharing information about child related lessons in Missoula area
- buying and selling child related items (no commercial vendors please)
- inviting other members to meet at child related events
- arranging playdates or childcare exchanges
- asking questions related to children and parenting”

So go check it out!

- MM

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