Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
Coming Full Circle in Three Chords
By BOB WIRE- “Can we play Louie Louie? You bet your ass we can play Louie Louie!” In 1984 when I was playing with my first band, Rotten Tuna, we only knew eight songs, and they all sounded like Louie Louie.... more
Added Patrols Working to Deter Impaired Driving for Halloween
If you think about driving drunk this Halloween, the Missoula Police Department has a message for you: Keep the party off the road. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.... more
Leaf Collection Starts Tuesday Nov 5
The City of Missoula will begin fall leaf pickup on Tuesday, Nov. 5, starting in the downtown District #1. The schedule starts in older neighborhoods with mature trees and the highest volume of leaves. ... more
Experiencing Italy the Slow Way
After a month at home in Montana, my feet are itchy to explore again. This time on a road trip in southern Italy followed by a cruise through the Mediterranean and across the Atlantic back to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl... more
Celebrate Missoula’s Festival of the Dead Activities
Celebrate Missoula's Festival of the Dead Activities this week with Face painting at ZACC, The Festival of the Dead Process followed by the parade, Latin Dance Night at Monk's, and the First Annual Die Local Ba... more
Underdressed or Under Duress? Keep Your Halloween Costume Safe for Work
By CHERY SABOL - Can you imagine how scary Halloween is for human resource directors? It's all fun and games until someone shows up in an X-rated biblical costume or some such thing.... more
The Family Food Budget as Compared to the USDA Food Plan
By ERIN TURNER - Many of us who are frugal have budgets for all aspects of our money. So for fun I thought I'd compare our budget to the USDA's recommended "Food Plan". ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 28
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top mentions this week: The Brawl of the Wild, Griz vs Sacramento, the Sentinel Spartans in a possible state AA football playoff, and the world series.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 28
Happening this week: Catamount, Larry Hirshberg, John Wayne & The Pain, Ted Ness and the Rusty nails, Chris Timmons, Mendelssohn Boston Tea Party, Zeppot MT, Day of the Dead & More!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 28
This week's Missoula jobs: Purchasing/Warehouse Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Master Service Technician and Program Director. ... more
Trick or Treating: How Old is Too Old?
By BOB WIRE- Halloween is upon us. Time to load up on little Butterfingers and remove the bulb from the porch light. Okay, it’s not my favorite holiday. Why? Simple. I’ve outgrown it. ... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 21
By TOM DIDDEL- Homeless men fight over pork chop, Lolo resident shoots wolf hybrid, the beautiful fall weather ends on Sunday, and more.... more
3rd Annual Ride for Tanner Rail Jam Nov 9 in Caras Park
FYI - Rail Jam to Benefit the Tanner Olson BMX Park in Downtown Missoula happens on November 9 from 4-10 pm at Caras Park. Be there or Be Square!... more
On The Grill: 5 Tailgating Tips
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Nothing gets a fanatic fan ready for kickoff on game day like a tailgate or home football party. Here are a few things to keep in mind that may help when you are planning your next game day e... more
The Missoula Maze
By ANNIE GRAHAM -For the past few years, we have spent the Sunday of Columbus Day at the Missoula Maze. And this year did not disappoint.... more
Wayfinding: Finding Your Way To And Around Missoula
By LINDA MCCARTHY - Ever notice how other communities have beautiful navigational signs that help guide you to your destination? Ever wonder why Missoula doesn’t? ... more
What’s Up This Week in Downtown Missoula
Here's what's happening this week in Downtown Missoula: River Cleanup, River Market and Riverside Shred Fest!... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 21
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The Eastern Washington-Montana showdown, the Griz victory over Cal Poly, world series baseball & more... more
Winter Squash: A Budget Friendly Delight
By ERIN TURNER - Nothing compares to good winter squash! Where else can you pack loads of vitamins, minerals, nutrients and antioxidants in it own serving dish for just a couple of bucks? ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 21
Happening this week: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at the Adams Center, David Boone at Ten Spoon Vineyard Winery, Picking Circle at the Top Hat Lounge, UM vs E Washington, & More!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 21
This week's Missoula jobs: Experienced TIG welders, Medical Sales Representative, Street Maintenance Operators, and a local broadcast Sales Manager. ... more
Hall of Fame Cannot Repel the KISS Army
By BOB WIRE- You may be among those who think the Hall of Fame is silly, irrelevant, phony and stupid. But for rock and roll, it’s the only way to officially enshrine its top practitioners.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 14
By TOM DIDDEL- Wildlife Officials release 'Do Not Eat Advisory' for Clark Fork fish, Mountain Lions Spotted in South Hills area, UM fall victim is recovering after accident, and more.... more
Missoula City Cemetery Presents Stories and Stones Historical Tour Oct 27
One of Missoula’s oldest cemeteries presents an afternoon of history coming to life through the stories of individuals from Missoula’s past.... more
On the Grill: Deep-Dish Pizza (VIDEO)
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Making deep-dish pizza was an impulse for me. Feeling bullish, I knew I could make the Chicago style deep-dish on the grill and invested about five hours in its reenactment.... more
It’s Time for Garlic
By ERIN TURNER - You can spend a lot of money on garlic in the grocery store--especially compared to organic garlic. So plant now (this fall), and enjoy freshly grown delicious garlic next summer! Here's how.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 14
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris' top mentions this week: The Griz vs Cal Poly, Kurt and Curt Schilling, Lady Griz Volleyball, Robin Pflugrad & more!... more
Yesterday and Tomorrow
By LIZ MARCHI - I feel a tug today. I left my Mom early this morning in Alabama. She is still beautiful at 82 but she is tired. She lost her last sibling last week. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 14
Happening this week: UM and Hellgate High School Jazz Band Concert, Tom Catmull, Bouzouki in Irish Music- Rober Landes, Captain Wilson Conspiracy, Antiblus, UM vs Cal Poly, & More!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 14
This week's Missoula jobs: General Laborers for an aluminum trailer manufacturer, a Retail Manager for a sporting goods store, and an Office Manager for a local manufacturing facility. ... more
A Casualty in the Practical Joke War
By BOB WIRE- I love a good practical joke. Over the years, sharp-eyed Missoulians have seen me driving around town with a fake foot and lower leg hanging out the bottom of the driver’s door.... more
This Week’s Missoula News Highlights-Week of Oct 7
By TOM DIDDEL- This Week: Canadian man clocked at 154 miph on I-90; Road Kill becomes legal to eat in Montana, Ronan couple has five horses stolen and more!... more
Missoula Premier of Sherpas Cinema’s “Into the Mind” Oct 10th
By TRAVIS GOODKIND - Ski movie season is in full swing and Sherpas Cinema's "Into the Mind" is easily the most anticipated ski film of the season.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 7
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The the beginning days of the Big Sky Conference, Grizzly Football, Sammy the Squirrel's appearance at the Presidents Cup & more!... more
October Savings
By ERIN TURNER -October has a long list of “celebrations”. That means “celebration” items will be on sale and NOW is when you will want to stock up & save! ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 7
Happening this week: James Green, Lunacy and the Moon, Krewella Seven Lions Candyland, EL-30H!, Dave Manning, The World's Largest Garage Sale at UM, and much more!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 7
This week's Missoula jobs: a lumber-company foreman, pickup and delivery driver, network engineer and 3 preschool teachers for a non-profit organization.... more
Man Vs. Wasp
By BOB WIRE- At last the story can be told. It’s a tale of horror, pain, insects and payback. And it’s all true.... more
Sigma Phi Epsilon 30-year Reunion Brings Old Friends To Missoula This Weekend
By LINDA MCCARTHY - Brothers in the Sigma Phi Epsilon house at UM were some of my closest friends in college and this weekend they're celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the re-opening of the chapter. ... more
Kingston Family Vineyards
WINEGUYMIKE - (VIDEO) I had a chance to sit down via Skype with Courtney Kingston, owner of Kingston Family Vineyards in the Casablanca Valley of Chile, to find out what is new with her family's wines. ... more
A Great Contrast
By DAN SAXTON - The last couple weeks have been eye-opening to me as a new resident in Montana and as a lover of the outdoors. We plunged right from 85-degree temperatures to the 50’s and have stayed there.... more
Trading the Road for the Sea in Alaska
By DONNA HULL - On the fourth and final week of our Alaska Highway road trip adventure, we parked the truck in the bowels of the MV/Kennicott and let an Alaska Marine Highway ferry captain do the driving.... more
Getting Started
By MONTE DOLACK - Getting started on new works of art is a challenge. I am just preparing the studio for a series of new paintings. This is an exciting and scary time. What will my next painting look like? ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 29
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: The Griz at home for homecoming, Portland State trivia, Major League baseball play-offs, and more!... more
Homemade Cup of Soup: It’s What’s for Lunch at Hunting Camp
By ERIN TURNER - We are always trying to invent healthy, packable and good-tasting meals to enjoy during a hunting weekend and my son came up with the idea of homemade Cup O' Soup. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Sept 30
This week's Missoula jobs: An Electric Motor Mechanic, Office/Accounting Assistant, Line Machine Operator, Log Hookers, and an Auto Technician/Shop Manager.... more
The Devil is in the Detales
By CHERY SABOL - Hopefully, the misspelling in the headline above relieves me of further gaffes and we can move on to talk about the power of proofreading. In fact, let's test your proofing prowess. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Sept 29
Happening this week: Caras Park Pray for Snow benefit for Missoula Avalanche, Live Music all over town, Homecoming Activities: Art Fair, Parade, Griz vs Portland State, and much more!... more
Eye Candy From the Far North
By DONNA HULL - Scenery, scenery, scenery—that’s been the buzzword for Week Three of our Alaska Highway road trip. The scenery on the Glenn Highway from Tok to Palmer topped it all.... more
The Roving Diner: Chico Hot Springs Restaurant and Resort
By BOB ZIMORINO - The 'Roving Diner' serves up a restaurant review on Chico Hot Springs Restaurant and Resort. ... more