Virgelle Mercantile Special Events

Meat Goats: Food, Profit & Fun!
October 2013

The Global interest in goat meat, called chevon or cabrito, exceeds supply and continues to grow.

Spend an afternoon, at Virgelle, with Yvonne Zweede-Tucker, author of The Meat Goat Handbook, and workshop presenter at this year's Mother Earth News Fairs, exploring the range of possibilities there are in raising meat goats as well as the types and breeds of goats one can utilize.

Tuition is $50 per student and includes afternoon workshop and supper.

Beginning at 1:00 p.m. until supper is over.
(Options include discounts on overnight Accommodations at Virgelle)

Click on Contact and mention Goats in the "Comments" field.

Enrollment is limited!

For more information about Yvonne & her goat ranch:
http://www.smokeridge.net/

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Thirteenth Annual
Collins Collectible Antique Sale
May 11 & 12, 2013
From 9-5 daily
At the old Collins Community Club

Come to the old Collins Community Club for 2 days of colorful celebration in May.
Virgelle Mercantile presents the annual Collins Collectible Antique Sale.

Furniture, glassware, toys, and other items of curiosity on sale at
the old town site of Collins, Montana.

DIRECTIONS:
Located just 40 miles north of Great Falls, along I-15, look for the Collins Road exit. Go about 4 miles west to the first intersection and turn left. Go about 2 miles to the town of Collins and look for the Community Club building next to the old Collins Mercantile building...
Click here for MAP

Electrified Aladdin Lamp

Register Saturday or Sunday at the old Collins Community Club building to win this door prize.
(Drawing held at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Need not be present at drawing to win)

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Can You Dig It?
Saturday, May 18, 2013

...understanding the importance of good soil, plant hardiness, zones and planning, the proper care of seedlings, and how to care for newly transplanted additions.
Bring your gardening gloves!

Class begins @ 10 am

"Tuition" includes hands on experience, in the garden, time with speakers including Muriel Silvan, gardening columnist & Janet Worrall, Master Gardner, starter kits to take home, & lunch!

$50/person
(options include discounted over night stay)

Click on Contact and mention
Can You Dig It?
in the "Comments" field.

ENROLLMENT LIMITED!

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Outdoor Flea Market
Sunday, July 14, 2013

Over an acre of Dealers & Antiques from across the state!
Lunch available
Plenty of Parking

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Laugh-Inn
Saturday, July 27, 2013

Did you know that laughter is a vital part of our well-being?
Spend an afternoon with Martha Jones, motivational speaker and "Joy-ologist", who will guide us through the recognition of allowing the body, mind and spirit to dance together! During the motivational segment she will talk about choices, perspective, anger, laughter vs humor & joy vs happiness, teaching participants to recognize and express joy and to be fully present with themselves and others, and wind up the afternoon with a laughter yoga session!

Tuition is $50 per student and includes afternoon workshop and supper.

Beginning at 1:00 p.m. until supper is over.
(Options include discounts on overnight Accommodations at Virgelle)

Click on Contact and mention Laugh-Inn in the "Comments" field.

Enrollment is limited!

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December 7 & 8, 2013
"A Real Country Christmas at a
Real Country Store"

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From 9 to 5:00 daily...at the Virgelle Mercantile

Featuring A variety of antiques and collectibles at special prices.

Shop for Specialty Baked Goods

Each year, Virgelle Mercantile invites everyone to come enjoy the spirit of the
Christmas season in a homestead-era setting during the first full weekend in December.
Take a short drive to Virgelle, Montana, and see for yourself what
everyone has been telling you about.

Come see the old ghost town of Virgelle all dressed up for the season.
Refreshments will be served beside the old cook stove in the kitchen.

Take a look at what you may have missed in previous years...
Virgelle Mercantile is proud to be a member of the
Chouteau County Country Christmas.

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Loma Flea Market

Saturday, April 6 , 2013
Virgelle Mercantile will be present at the annual Loma Memorial Hall flea market in Loma on
Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

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"Bride Idea"

April 6 & 7, 2013
Virgelle Mercantile will be present at the "Bride Idea", Mini Bridal Fair, at
Antiques & Miscellanea, in Big Sandy, MT!

Live performance Harp Soloist beginning at 1pm,
free cake tasting, gift wrapping, coupons,
favours, and ideas!
Door Prizes every 15 minutes.

Grand Prize Package Give-Away worth over $400!

Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m-6:00 p.m.

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Cook-Inn

Saturday, April 13, 2013
Wood Stove Cooking

Saturday, April 20, 2013
Dutch Oven Cooking

Love to Cook?
Practice Gourmet Cooking
in a
Dutch Oven and Wood Cook-Stove

$75/person, bring a buddy and pay $65 each!

*NEW - Dazzle your classmates with your Apron: Prizes go to "Best Apron"!

Beginning at 1:00 p.m. until supper is over.
(Options include discounts on overnight Accommodations at Virgelle)
Tuition includes classes and supper.
Enrollment is limited!

Click on Contact and mention Cook Inn in the "Comments" field.

Visit our facebook page for more details
Photos of previous events...