Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Liz Marchi: Operating Without a Plan

By LIZ MARCHI - Defining purpose. That’s how I always started any endeavor. Why are we doing it, what does it look like when it’s a success? ... more

Trying The Podcast Route And Addressing FCS Issues

By JIM O'DAY - I was recently approached to do some podcasts on topics and issues pertaining to Division I athletics, and particularly, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.... more

What Are You Cookin’ up for Crocktober Fest?

By ERIN TURNER- Time to pull out the crockpot for 'CROCKTOBER Fest'. Cooking in a crockpot offers the benefits of convenience and ease. Here are a couple of 'must make' crockpot recipes. ... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 13

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/6/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 13

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Saturday, October 18, marks the 28th anniversary of the opening of Washington Grizzly Stadium before a crowd of some 8,000 as the Griz beat Idaho State 38-31.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 13

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 13

Jobs this week: A Plant Operations / Customer Service Specialist, Program Manager, Graveyard Supervisor, Service Writer, Certified Welder, Budget Analyst and more!... more

Monte Dolack: Painting On Location

By MONTE DOLACK-As a first year student at Montana State, I remember a painting and drawing class I had in the spring of 1969 that included a field trip away from the stuffy classroom.... more

Aging Disgracefully With Rock’n Roll

By BOB WIRE- There’s a ton of great music out there, but we elder specimens either can’t hear it or can’t relate to it.... more

Celebrating 15 Years: Humanties Montana’s Festival of the Book

One of the biggest cultural happenings in the Northwest, the 15th annual Festival of the Book happens this weekend with nearly 60 literary events featuring over 80 authors, poets, and artists.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 6

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Griz win at UND on Saturday marked the 567th win in Griz history, and half of all Griz football wins have come since a September 1984 win over Don Read and his Portland State Viking... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 6

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/6/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 6

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Harvest Season Means Savings

By ERIN TURNER-I dedicate this week’s blog to this beautiful season we call “The Harvest”. Anyone who claims they are frugal loves this season. This is what we frugalites live for--ABUNDANCE!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 6

Jobs this week: A Press Operator for a Screen-printing business, Apartment Maintenance Technician, Mason's Tender, Sanitation Supervisor, Sous Chef and a Registered Nurse.... more

Turning Japanese, I Really Think So

By BOB WIRE- The decision to host an exchange student had been a last-minute one. “Should we buy some Japanese food? You know, sushi or, I don’t know, egg rolls? Rice-a-Roni?”... more

Fall Fly Fishing in Missoula–The Anglers’ Time

By TONY REINHARDT -For many Missoulians fall is their favorite time of year. Fly fishing is some of the best of the year and for dedicated anglers this is a perfect recipe for isolated rivers and great fishing.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 29

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/29/14--9. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 29

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Ice Cube Trays–a Frugal Gadget for Every Kitchen

By ERIN TURNER-Ever wonder what to do with leftover wine, buttermilk and other liquid items? Hate the thought of throwing them out? HELLO ice cube trays. It's a no-brainer and frugal way to save!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 29

Jobs this week: A Maintenance Technician, Auto Mechanic, Chinking and Staining laborers, Housekeepers, and a part-time Pre-school Reading and Music Teacher! ... more

A Deed Most Fowl

By BOB WIRE-(VIDEO) When a semi loaded with 35,000 pounds of raw chicken sits in a truck stop parking lot for several days in the heat of Missoula's Indian summer, well, it ain't how they make perfume, brother.... more

Dressing Up Downtown: Missoula Art Museum’s Upcoming Art Park

By MATT ANGLEN- Congratulations. You may not know it now, but you picked an awesome place to go to school. To help you get acquainted with Missoula, here’s a short list of awesomeness. ... more

Gluten Free Blueberry and Huckleberry Cobbler

By BOB ZIMORINO - You’ve jumped on the Gluten Free bandwagon but aren’t thrilled with all of the gluten free products out there? This meal and recipe may change your mind.... more

Activities for Kids in Missoula: The Missoula Taekwondo Center

By KIM S. - In a building off South Avenue here in Missoula is a unique opportunity for you and your children to learn the art of Taekwondo. ... more

Liz Marchi On Entrepreneurship: Rewiring

By LIZ MARCHI -Entrepreneurs are different. They are almost never satisfied with the way things are. They are always looking for ways to make things better, faster, more efficient, and/or smarter. ... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 22

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/22/14-- including UM Homecoming. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 22

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Save Money at Missoula’s TJ Maxx and Ross

By ERIN TURNER-This past week I was reminded of two stores that aren't always on my "Deal Radar" but they're practically next door to one and other and this week they offered up some one-stop- savings!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 22

Jobs this week: A Composites Production Supervisor, Press Operator, Scheduler/Receptionist, Maintenance Person, Office Machine Repair Tech, Shop Laborer, and more! ... more

No Change in Our Approach, Mayor Says in Wake of Carlyle’s Attempt to Sell Mountain Water

Mayor says today’s announcement that Carlyle reached an agreement to sell Mountain Water and its sister companies to a Canadian corporation won’t change the way the City of Missoula litigates its case again... more

Ladies (and gentlemen) — Apply Yourselves!

By CHERY SABOL - A recent study found that women applied for jobs only if they met every single requirement on the job description. Men applied if they met just 60 percent of the requirements.... more

Griz Have Waited A Long Time For This Game With NDSU

By JIM O'DAY - The Grizzlies may have their work cut out for them this Saturday in Fargo, N.D., but they also have an opportunity to return UM to a status of NCAA Division I FCS superiority.... more

Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits

By CHEF TRACY DARUE - Biscuits are especially good to have around because they can accompany so many meals. Here's a tried-and-true recipe for Southern Style Buttermilk Biscuits.... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 15

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/15-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 15

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 15

Jobs this week: Accounting Assistant, part-time Kitchen Helper, Project Estimator, Medical Claims Processor, Preschool and Toddler Teachers, CNC Programmer and more!... more

Don’t Let Your Gourd Down: The Pumpkin Spice Invasion

By BOB WIRE-It shows up every fall, just after Labor Day, as predictable as foot fungus on a high school football player and as unwanted as teen pregnancy. Pumpkin flavored ale. ... more

Special Memories With Former Griz Coach Joe Glenn

By JIM O'DAY - Saturday’s match-up in Missoula with the Montana Grizzlies and the South Dakota Coyotes could well be the last for Joe Glenn in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more

The New Student’s Guide to Missoula’s Art Scene

By MATT ANGLEN- Congratulations. You may not know it now, but you picked an awesome place to go to school. To help you get acquainted with Missoula, here’s a short list of awesomeness. ... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 8

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/8-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 8

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Few dates have been as lucky for the Grizzly football team as September 13th. The Grizzlies have won their last six September 13th games.... more

Easy, Healthy, and Homemade Chocolate Sauce

By ERIN TURNER-Yesterday was my son’s birthday and when I asked him what menu he wanted for his birthday dinner, he requested ice cream--and that means chocolate sauce! Here's an easy, healthy and frugal reci... more

Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 8

Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 8

Jobs this week: Traveling CNAs, LPNs, LVSs, and RNs, Customer Service Teller, Cashier, Motor Coach and Shuttle Bus Driver, Development Director and more!... more

Top Ten Debut Albums

By BOB WIRE-What makes a great debut album? I mean, besides a crappy second album. Luck plays a big part, as does talent, chemistry, strong songs and the golden touch of the right producer. ... more

Time and Labor Day

By LIZ MARCHI -Labor Day is one of my favorite weekends of the year. Growing up in a college town, it was all about back to school, semesters, students and college football.... more

NCAA Troubles Ahead

By JIM O'DAY - Intercollegiate Athletics was a large part of my professional career for many years. Thus, I continue to watch what is happening across the national collegiate sports scene quite closely. ... more

UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 1

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Saturday the Montana Grizzly football team goes for its 14 win in the last 16 home openers when they faced the Central Washington Wildcats. ... more

This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Sept 1

A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 9/1-- brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more