The Florence Civic Club is a citizen volunteer, community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting community education and involvement in recreational, cultural, natural and economic interest to preserve and enhance our quality of life.

nominations for community service award

The Florence Civic Club is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Florence Community Service Award. We are seeking nominations for individuals or groups who have made a significant public service contribution by serving others in the Florence community in the last year.

If you would like to nominate someone for this service award, please write a letter describing how your nominee has served others. In your letter, please include the following information – nominee name, type of contribution, results achieved, duration and how their service has made a positive, significant influence in the Florence community.

Nomination letters should be mailed to the Florence Civic Club, P.O. Box 544 , Florence MT 5983 and received by April 16, 2011.

2010 community service award winners

Roger and Sharon DiBrito have been Florence residents since 1976. Their three adult children (Anthony DiBrito, Deanna Horsens, Gina Morton) and seven grandchildren live in the immediate area.

Roger and Sharon have been active community volunteers with the Florence Civic Club, Florence-Carlton Public School, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a number of other good causes. Roger taught elementary school in Missoula while Sharon taught and directed “Lolo Preschool and Childcare” for nearly thirty years. Their most recent involvement has been directed through a Community Wellness effort providing Safe Routes to School though establishing sidewalks, bike paths and education.

winter bird feeding

Did you know that feeding and providing fresh water for wild birds in the wintertime doubles their chance of survival? And it is fun to learn tolearn about and enjoy the beautiful native birds of Florence!

Types of feed for the winter

Black oil sunflower seeds and suet are two of the most popular meals for the likes of Black-Capped Chickadees, Red-Breasted and Pygmy Nuthatches, House Finches,Northern Flickers, and Downy Woodpeckers. Try raw, unsalted peanuts to attract Clark's Nutcrackers.

Keeping your feeders safe

Be sure to protect your feeders from squirrels, deer and cats, which can be aggressive pests. Clean your bird feeders and bird baths regularly (and make sure the water isn't frozen--you can purchase heated birdbaths or special heaters that can be placed in a birdbath)