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