Beaverhead Brigade

01/12/2026

The Dillon Jaycees Little Skiers program has officially launched.
Fresh snow, brave little skiers, and a bus full of excitement headed to Maverick Mountain.

Watching kids load the bus with their boots and helmets—some nervous, some bursting with confidence—was one of those moments that sticks with you. This is how independence and confidence start. One ride, one run, one community at a time.

So grateful to be part of a place that makes experiences like this possible for our kids. 💙

01/10/2026

The Dillon Jaycees Little Skiers program starts TODAY!

The Beaverhead Brigade bus is rolling, and we’re so excited to kick off another great season on the mountain.

Bus Pick-Up:
📍 Beaverhead County Golf Course parking lot
102 Fairway Dr, Dillon, MT 59725
⏰ 8:30 AM departure

Destination:
Maverick Mountain
🕘 Arrival: 9:30 AM

🎒 What to bring:
• Warm winter layers
• Helmet (required)
• Lunch & snacks
• Gloves, goggles, and a positive attitude
• Rentals will be handled at the mountain as planned

Return Trip:
⏰ Depart Maverick Mountain at 3:30 PM
📍 Back in Dillon around 4:30 PM for pick-up

Huge thanks to the the Dillon Jaycees, sponsors and community partners, Jacob McVey our awesome bus driver, and families for making Little Skiers possible. We’re grateful for the support that keeps kids learning, riding, and building confidence all winter long.

12/06/2025

Thank you, Headwaters Foundation, for being such an incredible partner. Your leadership model around systems change—and the way you resource communities to think boldly and creatively—is second to none. It means so much to have a partner who not only equips us with what we need to do the work, but encourages us emotionally every step of the way. Nonprofit work is hard—harder in many ways than my 25 years in the for-profit world—but the rewards are immense. Your partnership makes the load lighter and the possibilities bigger. Thank you for believing in rural solutions and in the power of community.

12/04/2025

A huge thank-you to Sara Bair and Cindy Wood for their leadership and heart in helping move the Beaverhead Brigade forward. This effort is stronger because of the people who step up for kids and families, and these two have been extraordinary partners in this work.

As you’ll hear in the national public (NPR) radio story linked below, we’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with one clear mission: providing safe, reliable transportation so kids can get to and from after-school activities—without added hardship or disruption for parents.

If this story speaks to you, please share it. We are actively fundraising so we can continue running buses through the end of the school year without interruption.

And don’t forget to purchase your Festival of Trees tickets!. This beautiful community event supports both the Beaverhead Brigade and the YMCA, who generously donated buses to make this service possible.

Maria

Here’s the national story:
👉 https://app.publicnewsservice.org/story/mt-town-tackles-bus-transportation-for-kids/1d15604c-7941-4ed1-9349-d524b7db4467

A Montana town is coming together to meet a big need: after-school bus transportation for kids. When the local high school in Dillon stopped its after-school activities bus for younger

11/04/2025

We’re Hiring Substitutes! Join the Beaverhead Brigade.
We're looking for passionate, reliable people to help us keep kids moving and make transportation safe, accessible, and community-driven in Beaverhead County.

Substitute Transportation Coordinators Needed!

Are you organized, great with people, and want to make a difference? Help coordinate drivers, routes, and daily operations for our after-school ride program. Flexible schedule.

Substitute Bus Drivers Needed!

Want to support local kids AND get paid? Drive for our after-school activities program. $20/hr | CDL + First Aid required | 3–4 hours/day | M–F

Be part of something that matters.

Contact Cindy at [email protected] or 📞 call/text (406) 325-3374 to apply or learn more!

10/05/2025

That was an incredible event! Thanks to Jayme Tash and family for collaborating with us on the Beaverhead Brigade launch, which was a highlight of Digger Days, with over 600 attendees celebrating together.

10/04/2025

Can’t wait to see you at Digger Days! Bring the whole crew for a day of big machines, bigger smiles, and family fun for all. You won’t want to miss it!

09/23/2025

Come hear our launch plans and learn how parents can help keep this service rolling for kids in our community.

06/07/2025

Please join us – this is gonna be so much fun. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14y2Zt7bxQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

STICK HORSE STAMPEDE is coming to town!
Grab your boots, saddle up your stick horse (or borrow one of ours!), and join us for the wildest mini-rodeo in Beaverhead County—all for a great cause!

When: Friday, June 13
Where: Jaycee Park
Who: Brought to you by the Tweedy Mountain Fun Club—all proceeds benefit the Early Childhood Coalition of Beaverhead County & The Village Playspace.

Lineup of Fun:
3PM – Horse Tales Story Time & Picnic (sponsored by )
4PM – Pie-Eating Contest (thanks & !)
5PM – Stick Horse Rodeo – yes, grown-ups can race too! Events include:
• Bronc Riding (bounce pony-style!)
• Barrel Racing (agility counts!)
• Rescue Race (grab your partner and giddy-up!)
• Rodeo Queen Competition (crowns and sass encouraged!)

🎟️ Free to compete
🍔 Food Trucks • 🎯 Rodeo Games • 🎟️ 50/50 Raffle • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun! Come dressed in your best rodeo gear and bring the whole crew!

Let’s ride, race, read, and eat pie—yeehaw-style!