Archive for the ‘Community’ Category

Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week

Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Paralegal, a Nutrition Coach, and a Physical Therapist.... more

‘Not Your Typical Camelot’: MCT Artistic Director Gives New Slant to an Old Classic

By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - In October, MCT Artistic Director Joe Martinez will direct Camelot and bring a fresh set of creative circumstances to a classic play.... more

Photo Gallery: Griz 2012 Homecoming vs. NAU Lumberjacks

By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies lost their Big Sky Conference Opener and Homecoming game 41-31 against Northern Arizona University.... more

Bob Wire Shows You How to Shape Your Cowboy Hat

By BOB WIRE - Shaping a straw cowboy hat is an art. It reflects the attitude and personality of its wearer. For just four easy payments of $19.95, I'll show you how!... more

Missoula Police Department Increase Patrols for Homecoming Weekend

Missoula Police Department officers will staff additional DUI enforcement patrols this weekend. The goal is to reduce or eliminate impaired driving during UM Homecoming weekend.... more

One last fall hike (or two) at Glacier National Park

By DONNA HULL - Do summer crowds discourage you from visiting Glacier National Park? Now is the time for one last fall hike in a national park that’s practically in Missoula’s backyard.... more

2012 University of Montana Homecoming Parade & Events

University of Montana's Homecoming starts a little earlier this year.  However, it will prove to be yet another amazing week full of spirit and community camaraderie! Although Homecoming week is full of eve... more

UM Sports Trivia

By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Joe Glenn, Jerome Souers, David Reeves, and Don Read.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 20

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is an Executive Director for a non-profit group home.... more

On the Grill: Grilled Leftover Pizza

By PAUL SIDORIAK - Growing up, Fridays always meant pizza. Homemade pizza topped with leftovers and fired on the grill is a perfect, crowd-pleasing weeknight recipe.... more

The Fish It Guide to Fall Flies

By MATT DEVLIN - The pigskin is flying, the leaves are a’changing, the trout aren’t so willing in the morning. Fall's arrived. Here are the best flies for the season.... more

Get Fit and Have Fun with National Run@Work Day

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - At noon on Friday, Sept. 21, local employers will host group runs/walks to celebrate national Run@Work Day, with help from Run Wild Missoula.... more

Balancing Out the Montana “Mountain Tax”

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Many Montanans talk about the “mountain tax” to describe the wage gap between here and other states. But it really does balance out.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 17

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's is a Case Manager/Match Support Specialist at a civic agency.... more

Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week

Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's James McMurtry at the Wilma, Griz Homecoming Yell Night, beer for charity, and lots of live music.... more

What To Do with All Those Tomatoes? Make Homemade Ketchup!

By ERIN TURNER - With the abundance of tomatoes this year, I’ve explored some new ways to use them, including homemade ketchup. Here's my recipe!... more

Photo Gallery: The Fail Safe Project Plays Monk’s Bar

By AUSTIN SMITH - Clod-stomping, face-melting rock and roll is not dead. If you think so, then you obviously weren’t at Monk’s last night with The Fail Safe Project.... more

All This and Bob Wire Cooks, Too?

By BOB WIRE - Barb’s working late. Kids are starving. They want nuggets and tots. No frickin’ way, I can do better. But I wasn't always the epicurean I am today.... more

Missoula Story of the Week: Trouble on Campus

By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the search for man who allegedly assaulted and robbed a woman on campus.... more

Get into a Back-to-School Running Routine

By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Autumn is one of the big running seasons in Missoula, and I find that this time of year is one of the best times to get into a running routine.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 13

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is for an Outreach Coordinator at a Missoula non-profit organization.... more

Strange, Stubborn Troubadour: The Life of James McMurtry

By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - True and fierce are two words routinely applied to the songwriting prowess of James McMurtry, who'll play in Missoula on September 20.... more

Sentinel High School Spartanaires and the Big Screen Dream

By CC THE TRAINED MONKEY. Spartainaires. It was an ensemble group, hand picked from A Cappella choir. All of the girls wore matching, polyester, wraparound disco skirts. Words have not yet been invented to d... more

Photos in Remembrance of 9/11/01

Lest we forget. Photos in Remembrance of 09/11/01.... more

Bob Wire Maintains the Separation of Church and State (Campground)

By BOB WIRE - When sharing close quarters in a campground, concessions must be made. If you’re going to play music it needs to be two things: well-done and inoffensive.... more

Quality is the Key When Couponing

By ERIN TURNER - Does buying off-brand items always pays off? My answer is usually--you just have to be careful. Quality is the key when couponing.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 10

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is for a part-time teller at a Missoula community bank.... more

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough for Montana Adventurer Conrad Anker

By DILLON TABISH - For 30 years, Bozeman resident Conrad Anker has explored the world, including Mt. Everest, as one of its most renowned climbers and mountaineers.... more

Missoula Roller Derby: A Commitment On and Off the Track

By KP NICHOLS - For me the commitment, feeling of ownership, camaraderie, and competition all drive me as a skater. It’s a privilege to be a Hellgate Rollergirl.... more

Missoula Story of the Week: Medical Marijuana Activist Sentenced

By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the sentencing of medical marijuana activist Tom Daubert.... more

Breakfast in the Bitterroot: Memories Cafe

By DONNA HULL - Breakfast and a scenic drive just seem to go together, don’t you think? I’m starting a new series called Breakfast in the Bitterroot.... more

The Missoula Job Service: Helping Local Businesses

By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - In addition to helping Missoulians find work, the Missoula Job Service offers services to support local businesses, like Submittable.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 6

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is for an entry-level Technology Consultant job.... more

On the Grill: Lemongrass Pork Satay with Rice and Grilled Portabella Mushrooms

By PAUL SIDORIAK - Featuring a blended marinade and simple, skewered pork tenderloin, this is an easy and fun dish that everyone will love!... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: September 3

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is full-time Glass Technician.... more

Smoke Gets in Your… Well, Everywhere

By BOB WIRE - August in Missoula means forest fire smoke is everywhere. It’s insidious. You can’t escape it. It’s like bluegrass. I even wrote a song about it.... more

Missoula Story of the Week: Bigfoot Killed on Highway 93

By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's a man who was struck and killed on Highway 93 while dressed as Bigfoot.... more

Road Tripping to Helena

By DONNA HULL - Once in a while my feet get itchy for a road trip. That’s how my husband Alan and I found ourselves in Helena earlier this summer.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: August 30

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is full-time Assistant Network Administrator.... more

The Year of the Big Blackfoot

By BRYCE MCLEAN - The Blackfoot River has once again risen to the top of many anglers' lists of the greatest trout streams in North America, and it has been sweet.... more

Hank Williams III: A Family Tradition of Defiance, Dissonance

By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Hank Williams III never met his iconic grandfather, but their resemblance is beyond uncanny. And he revels in his boozy, rowdy family tradition.... more

Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week

Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Hamlet performed outdoors at Shakespeare in the Park, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Hank 3, and more.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: August 27

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is a part-time Floor Counselor at a women's fitness center.... more

Every Dog Has Its Bone

By BOB WIRE - My dog, Houdini, is sauntering around the yard with a newfound swagger, due to his rockin' new collar from the Bret Michaels line of dog accessories.... more

Press Release: Highlights from New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith

New Belgium Brewing’s Missoula Clips of Faith stop raised more than $4,600 for Bike/Walk Alliance for Missoula. Check out the photos and highlights from the event.... more

Missoula Story of the Week: A High-Speed Bike Chase

By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the valiant action of a Missoula Police Officer during a bike chase.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: August 23

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is a GIS Specialist for a GPS mapping company.... more

On the Grill: Salt Slab Grilled Striped Bass and Summer Veggies

By PAUL SIDORIAK - Between the flaky, mild flavor of the fish and the freshness of the local vegetables, this dish captures the taste of summer in a single bite. ... more

The Run of My Life: The Hardrock 100-Mile Endurance Race

By JOHN HART - This July, I ran the 100-mile Hardrock race in Colorado. I often thought about the encouragement the Missoula running community gave me in the effort.... more

Missoula Job Service Featured Listing: August 21

Every week, Make It Missoula will post featured local job listings from the Missoula Job Service. Today's listing is a Medical Biller/Accounts Receivable Representative.... more