Missoula Area Secular Society Official Events

Join the Bitterroot MASS people for good beer, good food, and good conversation.

The brewery serves wood-fired pizzas and popcorn, and our people often bring snacks to share.

For those who are new, and don't recognize us, we'll display our blue, tan, and white logo.

If weather permits, we will be outdoors on the patio or at picnic tables on the lawn. You might want to bring a lawn chair, just in case.

If the weather is inhospitable, look for us inside.

Times are approximate. The brewery is open 4:00 to 8:00. Come and go as you please.

YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED TO ATTEND.

RSVPs are not required, but if you do, we'll be looking for you.

On the eve of the autumnal equinox, join your fellow non-theists at our annual end-of-summer picnic and MASS Board elections. Beer. Food. Good conversation. Elections. What could be more fun?

We will gather at the Silver Park shelter from 6-10 PM. Please bring a dish to share. Plates, napkins, cups, and eating utensils will be provided by the MASS Board.

SORRY, WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING A GRILL THIS TIME.

The shelter has picnic tables and benches, but you may be comfortable bringing a lawn chair.

MASS members will also be voting on the Board of Directors nominees.

We are allowed beer and wine (but not in glass containers). But please do imbibe responsibly.

RSVPs are not required, but if you do, we'll be watching for you.

In case there is an event at the ball park, and parking fees are being charged, tell them you are attending an event at the RESERVED shelter. You will be admitted free.

Stave & Hoop, a new Missoula speakeasy was built to pay homage to the amazing history of the building at 223 N. Higgins. Built in 1896 by the Garden City Bottling & Liquor Co. the basement was used mainly as barrel storage. The elements that make up a traditional barrel are the Stave (the vertical running wood slats) and the Hoops (the metal rings holding the staves together). Out of this history bloomed a modern day, speakeasy style bar serving incredible craft cocktails, beer, wine and Montana style comfort food. I've only been there once, but the drinks and food are good, but a bit pricy. They have a limited draft beer menu, with more selections in cans. Also wine for those who prefer it. But it seems that cocktails are their specialty

They are located in an alley off Broadway by Office City (115 W. Broadway). You can also get to the alley by entering the Main St. parking garage at the Main St. entrance. Walk through the lease spaces just inside the garage before you get to the ticket machine. Exit the garage into an alley, turn left (west) and go a few feet, then turn right (north) into the alley where the bar is. The sign pictured above is on the east side of the alley.

Note the start time is not 4:00, but 4:06, a nod to our area code. And they watch the clock before opening!

Come and go as you please.

RSVPs are not required, but if you do, we'll be looking for you.

YOU MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED TO ATTEND.