University of Montana Charter Day Feb 13, 2013

The University of Montana in Missoula is celebrating its 120th anniversary since its Founding Charter from the State Legislature in 1893. 

The are a number of special events scheduled, one of which is free cupcakes. Food always brings out the best in us.  Particularly pastry.

Check out the special Charter Day Website for more information and schedule.

U of Montana Basketball Teams Split with Montana State

Grizzly men were successful against the Bobcats last night here in Missoula, 76-71 in a thrilling overtime game.  The LadyGriz lost to their MSU opponents, 58-49.  For the LadyGriz, cold shooting and turnovers cost them again.  Katie Baker, with 23 points, led the Ladies, but she didn't have enough help. At 5-2 in the Big Sky, Montana remains in second place, behind the MSU at 7-1.

The men's hero of the night was Mike Weisner who drained a 3-pointer with 3.4 seconds to go in regulation to tie the score at 66.  The Grizzlies dominated the overtime.  Kareem Jamar of the Grizzlies led all scorers with 23.  The Montana Grizzlies share the top spot in the Big Sky Conference with Weber State. Both teams carry a 8-0 record in League play.

KPAX TV photo

Montana brought out the old Copper and Gold uniforms for "throwback" night at the Adams Center. 

UM photo

Missoula Winter BrewFest III, Friday Feb 15, 2013

From the Missoula Downtown Association:

Friday, February 15, 2013 – 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm -

Downtown Missoula - Caras Park

There will be giant heaters and bonfires to warm your bones.

Music by: Kung Fu Congress and more.

Join us for a night of fine winter brews at the This event will be held at Caras Park and features more than 30 beers on tap, a wine bar, food and live music. $10 gets you a 7-ounce signature tasting glass and two drink tokens – additional tokens are just $1 each. Come early for best selection.

Must be 21 years old to attend. Bring your ID and please Drink Responsibly.

Missoula VA Primary Care Clinic Flu Shot Nurse

This is the lady who administered my flu shot here at the Missoula Veterans Primary Care Clinic on Halloween.  She was even cuter in person.

Missoula VA Clinic Flu Shot Nurse on Halloween

Missoula Winter Market - like a street market and farmers market combined.

The Missoula City Council gave the go-ahead for a new "Winter Market" to operate when colder weather forces street markets and farmers markets to close.

The new Market is slated to run every Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends the downtown markets are closed. 

The Missoula Winter Market will hold a grand opening Friday, Oct. 26, with trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and a costume contest for children. 

The Winter Market is housed in a building at 2036 Mullan Road, near the West Broadway intersection. (The building formerly housed The Dollar Stop Plus+)

Montana Festival of the Book 2012

This week marks the 13th annual Montana Festival of the Book in Missoula. Here is a link to the complete schedule of events: Festival Schedule  

(It is four pages long so be sure to scroll down to see everything. The last page includes a map.)