Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
The Zoo’s First (Legal) Still: Montgomery Distillery Opens at Last
By TREVOR REID - Despite many challenges, from missing parts to shipping crates lost at sea, Missoula’s first micro-distillery opened this fall on September 26.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Missoula College Expansion
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the controversy around the Missoula College of Technology expansion.... more
Some Like it Hot. I Used To.
By BOB WIRE - As I shuffle clumsily into middle age, acid reflux is taking its revenge on my stomach lining. Nothing sets off the alarms down below like a helping of hot chile peppers.... more
Horticulture of the United States of Pocahontas
By PAUL WHEATON - The foundations of sustainable horticulture seem to include permaculture, bio-dynamism, respectful harvest, and a symbiotic relationship with nature.... more
Adventures on Bus 132, Volume I: ‘See Ya’
By BRIAN MARSH - I've spent most of my professional life dealing with words. In my new role as a bus driver, I suddenly found myself in a job that needs a few words a day.... more
Missoula Goes Hands-Free December 5th
FYI - The City of Missoula’s new ordinance prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones while driving a vehicle goes into effect Wednesday, Dec. 5.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: MSU Bobcats, Rob Ash, Kery Rupp and Rick Majerus, Mike Petrino and others.... more
Former UM Coaches/Missoula Stars Making It Big In College Football
By JIM O'DAY -Dave Doeren is the latest in a long line of former University of Montana coaches who is making it on a much bigger stage these days.... more
Post-Interview Thank-You Note Do’s and Don’ts
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - A simple thank-you can mean the difference between getting a job and losing out to someone else. Here are some guidelines to help.... more
Fantastically Festive Pinterest Christmas Projects
By ERIN TURNER - It’s Christmas season and Pinterest is alive with an endless world of ideas, inspirations, recipes, and whatever else you can imagine for the holidays. ... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's First Friday gallery night, Missoula Area Dubstep Monday, UM Jazz Holiday Swing benefit, and more.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 3
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a tribal non-profit Executive Director, a Backend Developer, and a Truck Driver.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: National Meth Awareness Day
By TOM DIDDEL - Meth use in Montana has declined dramatically since 2005. National Meth Awareness Day aims to continue the trend through education.... more
Goin’ in THE Missoula Tunnel
By BRIAN MARSH - Missoula is a weird, wonderful, and soulful place - the word 'soul' is right in the name - and its soul is manifest in surprising and singular ways.... more
Humanure and Composting Toilets
By PAUL WHEATON - Recently, I visited Missoula’s wastewater treatment plant to learn about the reuse of treated wastewater as a source of irrigation and fertilization.... more
Lots On Tap This Week For Missoula Sports Fans
By JIM O'DAY - If you're a College Sports Fan, there are a number of events scheduled in the next few days in and around Missoula.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | November 26
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a Licensed Addiction Counselor, a Staff Accountant, and Shelter Support Staff.... more
Start the holiday season with a Montana Celebration
By DONNA HULL - Do you enjoy holiday celebrations as much as I do? A little snow, some sparkly Christmas lights and maybe a cup of hot chocolate and I’m ready to celebrate!... more
Beer Salvation: How a Hobby Changed a Life
By JESSICA STUGELMAYER - For Martha Gergasko, beer was the key to her salvation. Missoula’s home brew club, the Zoo City Zymurgists, has a key role in its beer culture.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Griz and Lady Griz basketball, recently fired Jon Embree of Colorado, and Larry Hagman of Dallas TV Fame.... more
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
By MAGGIE PLUMMER - Maggie's blog tells of of the life-saving liver transplant her sister received at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Scottsdale three years ago this month. ... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Thanksgiving Beer Run, the Montana Musicians Showcase, and loads of live blues, jazz, and more.... more
Become an MCT VIP | Join the MCT First Friday Holiday Event
By LEISA GREENE - MCT is about giving. All Missoulians are welcome to join this season's First Friday at the MCT Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 7 from 4-8 p.m.... more
Tips for Smart, Thrifty Holiday Shopping
By ERIN TURNER - Just because Black Friday's over doesn’t mean you missed all the deals! They may not be as obvious, but if you do your homework you'll find them.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Ski Season Starts in Montana
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's Western Montana's early winter storms and the start of ski season.... more
Bob Wire, A Jewelry Salesman’s Worst Nightmare
By BOB WIRE - When it comes to jewelry, I’m not exactly in the same class as Mr. T. I do appreciate the occasional statement piece, as long as it's tasteful and refined.... more
An Ode of Gratitude on Thanksgiving
By BRIAN MARSH - To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in Western Montana, I've penned an ode of gratitude.... more
Football in the rear-view mirror
By JIM O'DAY - With football, volleyball, cross country and soccer now in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to support the men’s and women’s basketball programs at UM.... more
Compost-Based Bio-Energy Systems
By PAUL WHEATON - When done properly, composting creates a great deal of heat – heat that can be harnessed to heat water and create usable energy.... more
Missoula Restaurants Offer Thanksgiving Dinner, Without the Work
By MICHELLE BEAHM - If you want a traditional meal without the traditional hassle, a few Missoula restaurants will be open so you can enjoy a traditional food coma.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Turkey Day 8K and 3K road races, the Community Hockey Cup Benefit, loads of live music & more.... more
Eleven Tricks to Keep Holiday Guests Happy
By ERIN TURNER - This week marks the beginning of holiday guest season. Here are a few of my favorite tips to make guests happy and keep your stress to a minimum.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Software Engineer and a non-profit Development Coordinator.... more
Say Hello to the Missoula Street Style Fashion Blog
Meet Jaclyn Baird, the owner of MaudeLady Vintage, a Missoula boutique and vintage fashion shop. She's eager to help you show off your own Missoula street style.... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Fall to the Cats 16-7 in 2012 Brawl of the Wild
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies suffered their third home loss Saturday, a season-ending 16-7 struggle against their conference rival the Montana State Bobcats.... more
A Double Rainbow Double Take
By BRIAN MARSH - A recent happenstance walk home through my neighborhood resulted in a beautiful, unexpected surprise: A double rainbow arching over Missoula.... more
Scenic Artist Brings “Miracle” Director’s Vision to Life
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Yana Dryden isn’t just painter. She's the scenic artist creating backdrops for MCT’s upcoming production of Miracle on 34th Street The Musical.... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Win Big Over Minot State 82-53
By AUSTIN SMITH - ‘Tinkle’s Titans’ flexed some serious Montana muscle Wednesday evening to secure a contested 82-53 win over the Minot State Beavers. ... more
How to Keep Deer from Eating Your Stuff
By PAUL WHEATON - The creative ways people attempt to control deer seem endless, but they aren’t generally effective. There is ONE thing that really gets it done.... more
Santa Claus Comes to Missoula on Friday, Nov. 16
Welcome Santa to Missoula this Friday! Santa makes his arrival in Missoula at Southgate Mall with fanfare, goodies, and dancing on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.... more
At Long Last: My First In-Person Griz-Cat Game in 5 Long Years
By JIM O'DAY - For the first time in 5 years, I'll be at the Griz-Cat game in person. Each of the past 4 years, I was in Indianapolis representing the UM as the AD.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Trounce MSU-Northern 75-45
By AUSTIN SMITH - Freshman Shanae Gilham earned her second ‘Player of the Game’ honors Tuesday evening as the Lady Griz trounced the MSU-Northern Skylights 75-45 for their third win this season.... more
From Afghanistan to the Back of the Pack
By HEATHER JENNER - While moving from Afghanistan to Missoula was hard, joining Run Wild Missoula and the Back of the Pack was one of the smartest things I've done.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are a Mobile Medical Truck Driver, a Staff Accountant, and a Youth Program Specialist.... more
Maiden Missoula Review: Powder Tails
By LEAH LEWIS - Ski season is almost here! I know what you’re thinking: My butt's gonna be so wet on the chairlift. Good news! Powder Tails has your backside.... more
Curriculum Vitae Tips from the Missoula Job Service
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The CV serves the same purpose as a résumé. It's a marketing document that gives employers info about your skills, education, and experience.... more
Save Money with Seven Savvy Shopping Strategies
By ERIN TURNER - If you don’t adopt new attitudes towards shopping, you’ll never see any couponing success. Here are my Seven Savvy Shopping Strategies to save money.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's lots of live music, discussions with the Clark Fork Coalition on cleanup of Smurfit-Stone, and more!... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: It's Griz-Cat weekend. Enough Said!... more
On the Grill: Meatloaf with a Bacon Toupee
By PAUL SIDORIAK - All meatloaf recipes consist of roughly the same ingredients. But it’s the custom extra ingredients that make a good meatloaf EPIC--thus my my Meatloaf with a bacon toupee.... more