Archive for the ‘Community’ Category
GRIZ GRIT: The Best Part of the Year
By MICK HOLIEN. It’s just about my favorite time of year. I cherish the overlap in sports seasons, which in my case involves college football and basketball. ... more
Four Leaf Removal Tools that Clear Yards of Fall Debris
You only need a few essential leaf removal items in your landscape tool collection to accomplish your autumn goal — removing the heavy leaves that smother grass and make your lawn a splotchy mess in spring.... more
Urban Bees in Missoula: Neighbors Against Neighbors While Drafting New Rules
By DANIEL VIEHLAND. UM student and citizen journalist Daniel Viehland reports on the conflict between an urban beekeeper and his neighbors in Missoula. Will it prompt changes to local beekeeping laws?... more
Avoid Common Violations by Remembering These Montana Hunting Regulations
BY MFWP. Before heading to the field for Montana’s big game season opener on Saturday, Oct. 22, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials ask that hunters avoid common violations by remembering these tips:... more
Refs: They’re Just Like Us!
By BOB WIRE - You know why we love watching sports on TV? Same reason we love watching local newscasts—because we love watching people screw up.... more
Pet Names, for the Pet
By DANIELLE LATTUGA. My dogs are old, but my youngest canine is an Australian Shepherd. At 10, he typically acts like he is four.... more
Chchchchanges: Autumn Comes to the Other Side of the Mountain
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN. Just as we can predict that there will be changes in the weather in Missoula each fall, we can also know that life on the other side of the mountain will be in cycles of change for years t... more
Mountain Line Plans for the Future of Missoula’s Bus System
The Missoula Urban Transportation District, operators of the popular Mountain Line bus system, want the community’s input on both short and long term improvements needed for its public transportation system.... more
Black Bear Hit on I-90 Leaves Orphaned Cubs
By PAUL QUENEAU. Driving my sons to school Monday morning along I-90, a driver in front of me suddenly pulled off on the shoulder between East Missoula and the Van Buren exit. Then I saw the reason: A good siz... more
Run Wild Missoula Beer Runs
By PAT CROSS. How did these Beer Runs start? They got their start a few weeks before the 2010 Missoula Marathon, a bunch of us had gathered on a warm Wednesday evening at the North Side Kettle House Brewery for... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening this week around Missoula.... more
Reasons for Couponing
By ERIN TURNER. I am often asked, “Why do you coupon?” My bottom line always boils down to three very special reasons: Ethan, Logan and Quinn.... more
How I Cut 87% Off My Heating Bills Last February
By PAUL WHEATON. Paul tells us how he cut is electric bill by 87% last winter. Try his simple ideas for yourself.... more
Road Trippin’ to Missoula
By MARGARET HORTON. I’ll be taking off for Missoula soon. As a frequent visitor I know that flights from our area run a couple of times a day, but my favorite way to travel……and the way I travel most ofte... more
The Dandies Ride Again! The Second Annual Missoula Tweed Ride
By BEN WEISS. Are you looking for an excuse to don some wool, ride around on your old-timey bike, and support some fine organizations? Well, you my friends, are in luck. The 2nd Annual Missoula Tweed Ride is ha... more
Without Apple, Our Lives Would Be Beige. Thank You, Steve Jobs.
By BOB WIRE. The news of Steve Jobs’ passing at age 56 came as a grim shock to our family, all of whom are Mac enthusiasts. We’ve always had nothing but Macs, (and iPods and iPads) in our household until la... more
Lower Salmon River Float: A Great Weekend Adventure
by JASON SHREDER. This past weekend, some friends and I decided to float the Lower Salmon River. This is a great last minute, spur-of-the-moment river trip because logistics are fairly easy. That’s exactly ho... more
Seeley Lake Brew Fest and Tamarack Festival: A Weekend of Fun and Suds
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. This weekend kegs will be tapped and poured at the annual Seeley Lake Brew Fest and Tamarack Festival. The event kicks off on Friday October 7 at 7:00 p.m. with festivities throughout the week... more
Run Wild Missoula Members Come in All Shapes and Sizes
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG. Run Wild Missoula members—all 1,250 of them, although different—are ALL inspiring in some way whether it’s taking their first steps to start training for a 5K, winning the Missoula Ma... more
Fly Fishing . . . the Comedy of Tragedy
By BRYCE MCLEAN & MATT DEVLIN. Shakespeare was a fly fisherman. This claim is in no way academically nor historically supported, but he must have drawn his dichotomous inspiration from somewhere. And I’ll l... more
Diatomaceous Earth: Bug Killer You Can Eat!
By PAUL WHEATON. Paul tells us all about Diatomaceous Earth. ... more
How to Score with Albertson’s Double Coupons
By ERIN TURNER It has been a winning week in my house! First, our family’s beloved Dallas Cowboys (no nasty comments, please!) started the week with a superb win, my oldest son’s Little Grizzly footba... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening this week around Missoula.... more
Glow Ball Golf at the Ranch Club
By ANDY COMMONS - Andy fills us in on his night out, golfing in the dark with 59 other people he couldn't see. ... more
Bob for President
By BOB WIRE. Our country is in trouble. 89% of the population feel that the current government is lower than a fresh snake turd, yet most Americans are more interested in the underwear Kim Kardashian wore to h... more
Homecoming Weekend DUI Saturation Patrol
The Missoula Police Department, along with the Montana Highway Patrol will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol on Friday, September 30th, 2011 in an effort to combat impaired driving. The patrols will begin in the ... more
Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs:
Bill Worden – The Shack Cafe
By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Bill Worden of The Shack Cafe. I have known Bill Worden for over thirty years. We have eaten in each other’s restaurants, always been respectful and usually shared a laugh o... more
Real Cowgirls Wear Sports Bras
By DANIELLE LATTUGA. Okay, so I am less a cow-girl and more a horse-woman but that’s not my point. Usually, I am in a rush when I’ve got to pack up all the stuff I will need or might need on a horseback ri... more
Missoula All Women’s 5K Run on Diva Day, Oct. 8, 2011
By SUE FALSEY. For the fourth year in a row, the City of Missoula and Mayor Engen have proclaimed an early Saturday in October as Diva Day--to acknowledge and celebrate the central role of women in this commu... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening the week of 9/26/11.... more
Save by Stockpiling Food and Household Items
By ERIN TURNER. I am replenishing our stockpile after a summer of living off of it. Reasons to stockpile? Convenience, for emergencies, and above all, SAVING MONEY!... more
Grizzlies Lose to Sac State 42-28
By MICK HOLIEN. It was just one of those days or in this case, one of those games. The winning streak over Sacramento is a thing of the past and the Grizzlies, left to their own devices, are back in the midst ... more
Loopy – for Loopy Knit / Crochet in Missoula
By MARGARET HORTON .As the season shifts, so does my creativity. I want to hold a pair of wooden needles and listen to their faint clicking while I knit, purl and attempt to learn the variety of stitches I have... more
Organic Lard is Health Food!
By PAUL WHEATON. Learn about the surprising health benefits of cooking with good old LARD... if you can find it... more
Kate and John Bike for Food and Beer
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. John and Kate Suscovich launched a 24,000-mile journey by bike three and half months ago in New York. The goal was to raise awareness about living active lifestyles and making educated food ch... more
Who Will I Find at the Back of the Pack?
By PAM GARDINER. We have been writing about the BOP (Back of the Pack) for several months now, but we have not in the process made it clear who belongs in this group. That’s because the definition is, truly,... more
Getting Schooled at the Open House
By BOB WIRE. Well, it’s that time of year again—dodging bodies in the school hallway, navigating a strange new campus, trying to decipher a confusing schedule sheet, and hustling to beat the bell in time to... more
It’s Cyclocross Season in Missoula
By BEN WEISS. I hate to say it, but Fall is officially here in western Montana. So, aside from the harvest parties and the cider pressing, it also means it is time for Cyclocross season in Missoula. ... more
Missoula Restaurant Owners & Chefs:
Justin Philbrick – Red Robin and Jakers
By BOB ZIMORINO. Chefs and Owners: Justin Philbrick of Red Robin and Jakers. I met Justin Philbrick at the Red Robin Restaurant in Southgate Mall. I found him to be articulate and engaging, two qualities every ... more
Missoula Makes Room for Draught Works Brewery
By RYAN NEWHOUSE. Inching ever more closely to an expected late-September opening, owners of Draught Works Brewery, Jeff Grant and Paul Marshall, are ready to quench Missoulians’ never-ending thirst for good ... more
Don’t Hang Up the Rod and Reel Just Yet…
By BRYCE MCLEAN & MATT DEVLIN. All we can say is don’t hang up the rod and reel on account of the calendar. When it comes to fly fishing in western Montana, you sort of can’t go wrong these days--just kind... more
Fundraiser for Friends of 2 Rivers
By JEN SLAYDEN. Please join Friends of 2 Rivers at Flathead Lake Brewing Company on Wednesday, September 21st from 5pm-11pm, to enjoy trivia, friendship, and cold, tasty beer!... more
What’s Happening This Week
IT'S MAKE IT MISSOULA MONDAY. Here's what's happening the week of 9/17/11.... more
UM Grizzlies 17, Eastern Washington 14.
By MICK HOLIEN. For the second straight week, The Griz avenged one of last season’s four losses and in the process of beating a defending National Champion, almost eliminated any chance that Eastern Washingto... more
Coupon Clipping Tips and Techniques
By ERIN TURNER. I have to admit my “Coupon Queen” crown is slightly tarnished these days. Why? Because I hardly couponed this summer…. I know that sounds scandalous but in all honesty, it’s exactly w... more
Sleeping with the Enemy: Can a Marriage Survive Rooting for Division Rivals?
By BOB WIRE. The chatter of the exuberant bar full of NFL fans dropped to a murmur as we made our way through the Desperado last October -- she in her Tom Brady #12 jersey and blue New England Patriots hat, me ... more
Big Dipper Ice Cream: Great Cones…Oh Boy!
By MARGARET HORTON. I’m always on the lookout for great ice cream. It’s no surprise then, that I discovered Big Dipper during a visit to Missoula a few years ago. Now when we drive into town, I let who ever... more
More Zucchini?!?! – Try This Sweet Zucchini Relish Recipe
By KRISTEN LEE-CHARLSON. You know that you've reached your threshold with zucchini when you resort to making zucchini bread. There is only so much of this prolific garden wonder that one family or person can ea... more
Missoula Celebrates “Runner Friendly Community” Designation
By EVA DUNN-FROEBIG. Most of us in who consider ourselves runners in Missoula already know that we are a runner friendly community, but last week those feelings were validated when the Road Runners Club of Amer... more
