Posts Tagged ‘Missoula’
SOMT Appreciative of Washington Family Support
By JIM O'DAY - Last week, Dennis and Phyllis Washington, and the Washington Companies/Montana Rail Link, kindly donated the usage of their “Silver Cloud” train to Special Olympics Montana.... more
40 Ways to Hog the Hot Tub
By BOB WIRE- Like to be by yourself in the hot tub? if you give one of these little conversational nuggets a try, you might be surprised at how quickly you find yourself alone.... more
Fall Days on the Radar
By ROB BREEDING - The fishing has grown increasingly good as the leaves succumb to gravity.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 27
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/27/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Game #9: Montana Hosts Sac State in Must-Win Game
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies host Sacramento State in a Big Sky Conference game, Saturday, Nov. 1, with kickoff at 12:10 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
Early Preparation for Christmas is the key to Savings
By ERIN TURNER- There are only EIGHT Saturdays left before Christmas? Take a deep breath and relax because if you start your planning now, you’ll be the most relaxed, calm person come December!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 27
Jobs this week: A Qualified Automotive Tech, Nursery Workers, Field Assistants for Geophysical Surveying, Patient Service Tech, Office Assistant, Over-The-Road Driver, and more!... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 27
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
SOCCER: Widner’s Late Goal Gives Grizzlies Outright Title (PHOTO GALLERY)
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) Freshman Hallie Widner’s goal in the 83rd minute was the match’s only score and gave the Montana soccer team a 1-0 victory over Northern Colorado Sunday afternoon. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 27
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Grizzlies open play in November coming off a loss. The Griz lost their final October game in 2013 and then proceeded to handled 4 straight opponents in November. ... more
Volleyball: Griz Make it Two Straight, Win 3-1 over Sac State
By JOEL CARLSON - (PHOTO GALLERY) One night after giving Jerry Wagner his 100th win, the Montana volleyball team put its coach on the road to 200 with a 3-1 victory over Sacramento State Saturday night in Misso... more
Griz Fall to Cal Poly 41-21
By DAVE GUFFEY-Quarterback Chris Brown rushed for 226 yards and two touchdowns to lead the host Cal Poly Mustangs to a 41-21 Big Sky Conference victory over the 7th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies Saturd... more
Phones In Restaurants: Less Welcome Than Cockroaches
By BOB WIRE-If you're sitting with someone in a restaurant, reading this blog on your phone, I hope the waitress spills a pot of scalding coffee all over your naughty bits. And your phone.... more
City Accepts $15,000 donation from Little Grizzly Football for youth scholarships
On Sat, Oct. 25, The Cit of Missoula will accept a $15,000 donation from Little Grizzly Sports to fund scholarships to Parks and Rec’s youth flag football program.... more
Lady Griz Picked Second in Preseason Coaches’ Poll
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team was picked second in the 2014-15 Big Sky Conference preseason coaches’ poll that was released Wednesday. North Dakota topped the poll.... more
Missoula Housing Market Continues Steady Recovery
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG - Low inventory, higher interest rates and a harsh winter have contributed to fewer home sales and a higher median sold price in Missoula this year compared to last year.... more
Game #8: Griz at Cal Poly
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University Montana Grizzlies are on the road this Saturday, Oct. 25, playing the Cal Poly Mustangs in San Luis Obispo, Calif. Kickoff is at 7:07 p.m.... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 20
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/20/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 20
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- In going to Cal-poly this weekend the Montana Grizzlies face a Mustangs team that has one of the most explosive rushing attacks in the country. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 20
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with an Independent film or a fundraiser. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 20
Jobs this week: A Medical Billing Specialist, Public Works Director, Residential House Cleaner, Night Auditor and Housekeepers, CDL Drivers/Laborers, A wine barrel Production Technician and more!... more
Griz Rally to Defeat UC Davis 42-28 (PHOTO GALLERY)
By DAVE GUFFEY - Jordan Canada broke loose for three touchdown runs and quarterback Jordan Johnson had two scoring passes and rushed for a TD, to lead the Grizzlies to a 42-28 victory over UC Davis Aggies.... more
My Bad: I’m the King of Inappropriate
By BOB WIRE- Who among us has not said something extremely inappropriate in a setting full of horrified witnesses? I should have a mantel full of trophies for that shit.... more
Trying The Podcast Route And Addressing FCS Issues
By JIM O'DAY - I was recently approached to do some podcasts on topics and issues pertaining to Division I athletics, and particularly, the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision.... more
Kellie Cole Rubel Named First-Team Preseason All-Big Sky Conference
By JOEL CARLSON - Montana redshirt senior guard Kellie Cole Rubel was named first-team preseason All-Big Sky Conference Wednesday by College Sports Madness.... more
Game #7: Griz Host UC Davis Aggies
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Montana Grizzlies start the second half of their season at home, hosting the UC Davis Aggies in a BSC game on Sat., Oct. 18. Kickoff in is at 12:07 p.m. ... more
What Are You Cookin’ up for Crocktober Fest?
By ERIN TURNER- Time to pull out the crockpot for 'CROCKTOBER Fest'. Cooking in a crockpot offers the benefits of convenience and ease. Here are a couple of 'must make' crockpot recipes. ... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 13
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/6/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 13
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Saturday, October 18, marks the 28th anniversary of the opening of Washington Grizzly Stadium before a crowd of some 8,000 as the Griz beat Idaho State 38-31.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 13
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 13
Jobs this week: A Plant Operations / Customer Service Specialist, Program Manager, Graveyard Supervisor, Service Writer, Certified Welder, Budget Analyst and more!... more
SOCCER: Griz Win Fifth Straight on Overtime Penalty Kick (Photo Gallery)
By JOEL CARLSON - Senior Brooke Moody converted a penalty kick in the sixth minute of the first overtime to give the Montana soccer team a 1-0 victory over Idaho Friday afternoon in Missoula.... more
Monte Dolack: Painting On Location
By MONTE DOLACK-As a first year student at Montana State, I remember a painting and drawing class I had in the spring of 1969 that included a field trip away from the stuffy classroom.... more
Aging Disgracefully With Rock’n Roll
By BOB WIRE- There’s a ton of great music out there, but we elder specimens either can’t hear it or can’t relate to it.... more
Celebrating 15 Years: Humanties Montana’s Festival of the Book
One of the biggest cultural happenings in the Northwest, the 15th annual Festival of the Book happens this weekend with nearly 60 literary events featuring over 80 authors, poets, and artists.... more
Milestone Season Comes to a Close
By DILLON TABISH - More than a century after it was established, Glacier National Park is more popular than ever.... more
Nine Things to Kick Off Your Lady Griz Season
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team, under 37th-year head coach Robin Selvig, will open its season Wednesday morning with its first practice of the 2014-15 season.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Griz win at UND on Saturday marked the 567th win in Griz history, and half of all Griz football wins have come since a September 1984 win over Don Read and his Portland State Viking... more
This Week’s Missoula Arts & Culture Scene | Oct 6
A recap of all things Arts & Culture--for the week of 10/6/14. Brought to you by the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Missoula Community Theatre Presents Jekyll & Hyde The Musical
The Missoula Community Theatre opens its 2014-15 season on Friday, October 31st with Jekyll & Hyde The Musical. See the Cast List.... more
Wagenmann Named BSC Defensive Player of the Week Again
For the second time in the past three weeks the University of Montana’s Zack Wagenmann has been chosen the BSC’s football Player of the Week on defense.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of Oct 6
Check out the various bands and live music all over town sprinkled with an occasional farmers market and fundraisers. ... more
Harvest Season Means Savings
By ERIN TURNER-I dedicate this week’s blog to this beautiful season we call “The Harvest”. Anyone who claims they are frugal loves this season. This is what we frugalites live for--ABUNDANCE!... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs | Week of Oct 6
Jobs this week: A Press Operator for a Screen-printing business, Apartment Maintenance Technician, Mason's Tender, Sanitation Supervisor, Sous Chef and a Registered Nurse.... more
Avoid Injury By Using Care When Carving
By JENNIFER HELMER - October is National Physical Therapy Month. Ironically, increased hand injuries occur this month. These injuries coincide with Halloween, pumpkin carving and candle lighting for jack-o-lant... more
Sullivan Kicks Grizzlies to Victory Over North Dakota
By ERIC TABER - Junior kicker Daniel Sullivan kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired, as the 7th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies defeated upset-minded North Dakota 18-15 Saturday afternoon at UND.... more
Game #6: Griz Play at University of North Dakota
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 7th-ranked Montana Grizzlies continue their Big Sky Conference slate on the road, playing the University of North Dakota on Sat., Oct. 4. Kickoff is at 12:37 p.m. ... more
Turning Japanese, I Really Think So
By BOB WIRE- The decision to host an exchange student had been a last-minute one. “Should we buy some Japanese food? You know, sushi or, I don’t know, egg rolls? Rice-a-Roni?”... more
Missoula’s PartnersCreative Named One of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work 2014
Missoula-based marketing agency PartnersCreative has been selected one of Outside magazine’s Best Places to Work 2014.... more
2014-15 Griz Hoop Team Begins Practice
By DAVE GUFFEY - The University of Montana Grizzly basketball team begins practice for the 2014-15 season Saturday, Oct. 4.... more