Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
World Premier of DRYLAND film at Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Feb 22
Dryland offers a portrait of rural America in transition through the eyes of a young man pursuing his dream. The film screens Sat. Feb 22, 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the historic Wilma Theater.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 10
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -The Montana Lady Griz will be out for two healthy helpings of revenge, as Northern Colorado and the University of North Dakota come to Missoula.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 10
Featured Jobs this week include: Journeyman Millwright, Respite Provider, Assistant Asset Protection Manager, Systems Installation Engineer, and Software Developer.... more
The Freezer Challenge
By ERIN TURNER- This year we decided to shake things up a bit from our traditional Pantry Challenge and we're doing a Freezer Challenge instead. Here's what it entails: ... more
Shaving: The Manliest of Father-Son Moments
By BOB WIRE- It’s a bittersweet thing, teaching your son how to shave. It’s a great bonding opportunity, but it also signals a big step away from childhood...and as most parents know, steps away from home.... more
Returning, Reset, Rethink, Remember
By LIZ MARCHI - I left Montana on January 8 on a journey that will take me years to fully digest. I spent three weeks in Myanmar (Burma). It was my first trip to Asia.... more
Fly Tying Season
By TONY REINHARDT - I am a fly tying procrastinator which isn’t a good thing in my line of work. As a full time guide I go through a lot of flies between March and October each year.... more
A Rice Cooker Makes Healthy, Frugal Meals
By ERIN TURNER-So I didn't own a rice cooker--what's the big deal? Answer: rice cookers are a super time and money saving gadget for your kitchen! So now I own one. You should too.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Feb 3
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Feb 3
Featured Jobs this week include: Administrative Assistant/Partnership Sales, Welders, Accounting Clerk, and Maintenance Worker.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Feb 3
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Finally, a championship for Seattle. The last major sports title for the Emerald City was the NBA Supersonics 1979 championship.... more
WineGuyMike: What’s Your Wine Style?
WINEGUYMIKE - Welcome to 2014. Today I’m going to talk about style, your wine style preference is what I’m referring to - Do you prefer an Old World or a New World wine?... more
XX Things to Watch For in the Super Bowl
By BOB WIRE-Janet Jackson and 'Nipplegate' taught me a valuable lesson about the Super Bowl: don’t look away. You might miss something. Here are XX things to watch for this Super Bowl:... more
No-Fry Zesty Buffalo Chicken Croquettes
By PAUL SIDORIAK - These easy-to-make bite-sized Buffalo Chicken Croquettes are an ideal dish for for Sunday's Superbowl game and baking the croquettes in the oven is a healthier alternative to frying.... more
Parks and Recreation to Launch Pilot Program for Special Events on City Open Space
Missoula Parks & Rec is evaluating the impacts of educational programs, fun runs, celebrations and other special events on City open space and invites the public to learn more and comment.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 27
Featured Jobs this week include: Licensed RN or LPN, Groomer, Daycare Cool / Primary Caregiver, Trip Planner / Sales, and Warehouse / Delivery position.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 27
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Turn Down The Thermostat And Save
By ERIN TURNER - During a recent cold-snap in Montana, we moved our thermostat down to a “balmy” 64 degrees during the day and 60 degrees at night and saved!... more
Americana? Don’t Fence (mender) Me In
By BOB WIRE - I have to credit Rigel Banqueshot for introducing me to alt-country. I probably would have stumbled across the genre on my own, but like your first acid trip, it’s good to have an experienced gu... more
Heirloom Winter Farmers’ Market Back in Full Swing
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON - The Heirloom Winter Farmers’ Market is back on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, January through April at the Missoula Fairgrounds.... more
Montana Split in Support of Neighboring Super Bowl Contenders
By JIM O'DAY - Montana was put in a unique situation last week when it was the only state where residents were able to purchase tickets to both the NFC and AFC championship games.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 20
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - When Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson was born current Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning was in the seventh grade in New Orleans.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 20
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 20
Featured Jobs this week include: Sleep Technologist, Smoke Jumper, Development and Communications Manager, and Chaplain.... more
I Got The Rubbermaid Blues
By BOB WIRE -I'm living in tupperware hell. I have banned the reuse of all plastic containers. I got overwhelmed with the mismatched lids and containers that overran our kitchen cupboards.... more
MISA Offers Toddler Time Soccer Basics
By KIM S. - Since moving to Missoula am still trying to learn all the new “places” to take my kids. This week I was excited to find MISA - the Missoula Indoor Soccer Arena.... more
Keep Working After the Lottery
By CHERY SABOL - According to a Gallup survey of U.S. workers, two thirds of those surveyed would continue to show for work even if they won the lottery. Would you?... more
The Roving Diner Bitterroot Edition: The Wild Mare and The Catered Table Restaurants
By BOB ZIMORINO - The 'Roving Diner' serves up a restaurant review on The Wild Mare and The Catered Table in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 13
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN -If the Montana Grizzlies need any historical references to motivate them after 1-3 start they can look back 40 years to Jud Heathcote’s 1973-74 Grizzlies. ... more
Seasonal Fruit Plus Juicing Adds Up To Healthy and Frugal Living
By ERIN TURNER - I can, freeze and dry seasonal fresh produce, but lately my family and I are into juicing--it's a frugal, healthy and delicious way to enjoy this season's citrus fruits.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 13
Check out the Live Music Scene as well as theater and fundraisers in various venues all over town.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 13
Featured Jobs this week include: Automotive Technician, Sales Manager, Logistics Coordinator and Lead Staff for at-risk youth. ... more
Jeopardy Test Proves I am Dummer Than a Fifth Grader
By BOB WIRE - I took the online Jeopardy! test yesterday. Don’t bother setting your DVR; I won’t be appearing on the show any time soon.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Jan 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was 39 years ago this coming Saturday that for the first time Montana’s women basketball began its first season as part of the official UM Athletic Department. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Jan 6
Check out the Live Music in various venues all over town. ... more
Are You Up For the 52-Week Savings Challenge?
By ERIN TURNER - Wanna save $1,378 by this time next year? Why not Join me and my family in the 52-week Challenge? It's easy and fairly painless. Here's how it works: ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Jan 6
Featured Jobs this week include: Senior Software/Application Developer, Scholastic Dean and Program Manager for a teen recovery program.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 30
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The last time the Montana Grizzlies Basketball team lost a home game to another Big Sky School none of the current Grizzly players were on the roster. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 30
Live Music in various venues all over town. HAPPY NEW YEAR Missoula!... more
New Year’s Food Rituals
By ERIN TURNER - Ever wonder why certain foods grace our tables for certain holidays? Here's a rundown of some our New Year's Food Rituals.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 30
Featured Jobs this week include: Senior Software/Application Developer, Scholastic Dean and Program Manager for a teen recovery program.... more
Gifts for Pets a Family Tradition
By BOB WIRE - What do you get for the pet who has everything? Let me answer that with another question: what pet doesn't already have everything? ... more
Missoula Community Theatre Auditions for Lend Me A Tenor
The Missoula Community Theatre is holding auditions for the production of Lend Me A Tenor on Jan 5th, 2014 from 12:30-5:00 p.m. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Dec 23
Live Music in various venues all over town including Nathan Eyre, David Baty, Band in Motion, and Larry Hirshberg. And check out the ECHO Christmas Eve Service at City Life Community Center.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The Montana Lady Griz do not have another game until after the New Year, but Saturday is the 25th anniversary of a rather interesting game....... more
Dear Santa, Here’s My List of Demands
By BOB WIRE - "Bob, what do you want for Christmas?" That question always freezes me up. But, since you asked, here goes: A jet pack, a robot maid, a cattle prod...oh, and.... ... more
Master Silversmith Haddon Hufford
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Lost wax casting. Synclastic raising. Anticlasting raising. Hollow construction. Haddon Hufford speaks the vernacular of the silversmith with a lexicon centuries old. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Dec 16
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Of the winningest programs in FCS football over the last 5 seasons North Dakota has won the most game with 53, followed by Eastern Washington with 50 and Montana with 47.... more
A Collection of Frugal Christmas Ideas
By ERIN TURNER - Since I've been writing this blog for 3 years now, I thought it would be nice to put together a collection of blogs with ideas for the holidays...so here they are!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Dec 16
This week's Missoula Jobs: A legal secretary, licensed clinical social worker or licensed addiction counselor, general laborers, and a science writer/ecologist.... more