Area Briefs

Hearing seminar

set for May 1

A free educational seminar on hearing will be held 10:30 a.m. May 1 at the Venture Inn, 1015 W. 9th St.

The seminar will focus on enhancing communication and listening skills, understanding common hearing issues, what to look for in a hearing-care professional and the truth about hearing technology cost.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (406) 257-2273.

Troy Library Friends

set an open house

The Friends of the Troy Library will host an open house celebrating spring beginning at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Troy Library, 207 N. 3rd St.

For more information, call 295-4040.

Kindergarten

screening slated

Kindergarten screening and registration is set for Monday, April 14, at Libby Elementary School.

To schedule an appointment, call 293-2763. Appointments will be from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Walk-ins will be welcome after 10 a.m.

Parents should bring up-to-date immunization records, a state-certified birth certificate, names and phone numbers of emergency contacts and their child to the screening and registration.

For more information, call the school at 293-2763.

Earthquake rattles

Yellowstone Park

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.8 earthquake that shook northern Yellowstone National Park is the strongest there since 1980.

But the Sunday quake was still considered relatively light, and its location didn’t raise concerns about the park’s supervolcano, which experts say has the potential to erupt with a force about 2,000 times the size of Mount St. Helens and would have worldwide effects.

The University of Utah says the earthquake occurred at 6:34 a.m. about four miles north-northeast of the Norris Geyser Basin.

There were no immediate reports of damage. The park has few visitors and staff this time of year.

Yellowstone sees frequent earthquakes. Since Thursday, there have been at least 25 recorded.