Archive for the ‘Blogs’ Category
UM Sports Trivia | Week of July 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The College World Series title won by Coastal Carolina in June marked the sixth time a school that has faced the Montana Grizzlies football team ( since 1960) has won the College Base... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of July 11
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Marathon Training Tips – Post Marathon Recovery
By DAN LYNE-Completing a 26 mile race is an extreme test of endurance that takes a lot out of your body. Your best strategy for full recovery starts in the first 30 minutes after the race. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | July 4
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 27
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - I was delighted with the news last week that former Griz coach and playe,r Blaine Taylor, had gotten back into coaching.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 27
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Understanding Agency: Part II
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Are you a fan of lists and sticky notes? I sure am! Even before getting into real estate, I was a “listing agent” in my own right!... more
Liz Marchi: Comb Over
By LIZ MARCHI - I have spent the last 10 days doing something I don’t do much of, revisiting a place in time. The occasion: my 40th College Reunion.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 20
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 20
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Missoula Osprey manager Joe Mather is doing something this season that none of the other three managers to guide the O's to a title did, come back the next year.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 20
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 13
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Hockey fans everywhere were saddened by the news of the passing of Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey, to more than a generation.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 13
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Understanding Agency: Huddle Up with a Buyer’s Agent
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - Picture this: you are at the annual Brawl of the Wild with all your buddies who are die-hard Grizzly fans.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of June 6
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It's hard to believe that it was 40 years ago this week that the first Wyoming-Montana all-star games were played.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | June 6
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of June 6
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Taking a Shakespearean Look at Honoring Volunteers
By WILL SCHULTZ - Last month I got to see a different side of the non-profit world as I attended the MAS’ “Celebration of National Volunteer Week!” event.... more
Marathon Training Tips – Weeks 11-16 for June/July Marathons
By DAN LYNE-In my last post, I discussed the need to improve your strength to ensure you build injury resistant muscles, tendons and ligaments. ... more
The Poverello Center is Volunteer Missoula’s Organization of the Month
By WILL SCHULTZ - I recently had the pleasure of working with the Poverello Center and found the experience to be rich and very rewarding.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 30
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 23
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Later this week another High School sports season comes to an end as track and softball crown their Champions.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 23
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 16
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It's hard to put in perspective the accomplishment of the University of Montana Softball team in reaching the Big Sky Tournament.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 16
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
Liz Marchi: Voting, Travel, Air and Water
By LIZ MARCHI - I have known for a long time that my idea of being rich is living on this beautiful piece of earth called Montana, on a ranch with clean air and a river that runs clear.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Twenty-five years ago this week the 1991 American Legion baseball season began, a season that would see the AA Mavericks claim a state title. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | May 9
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 9
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of May 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Few Montana public officials have ever been more closely tied to a sport than the late Conrad Burns. Burns refereed in Montana high School football as well as the Frontier Conference.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of May 2
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UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 25
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Saturday's Grizzly intra-squad scrimmage brought to mind the days under Don Read when the Griz did something similar.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 25
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
New Trails and Old Tales: That’s What Bonner is Made Of
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - As we eagerly await the Milltown State park to open, we continue to celebrate the accomplishment of the removal of the Milltown Dam.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 18
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was 40 years ago this week that Michigan State reached out to Missoula to get their new basketball coach--Jud Heathcote. ... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 18
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
More Training Tips – Weeks 5-10 for June/July Marathons
By DAN LYNE-With Missoula and many other Northwest marathons coming up in June and early July it’s not too late to register and even start training (provided you have a running base.)... more
Liz Marchi: Home Again
By LIZ MARCHI - I just returned, from what has been annual pilgrimage, from a week in the Deep South with my Mom and Dad. As I age, I cherish my amazing family all across the country and cultures.... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 11
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 11
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 11
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - It was thirty years ago this spring when prep softball made its debut in Montana with the first championship held in Cut Bank. ... more
Missoula Spring Fishing Report
By TONY REINHARDT- The new Montana fishing season started in March and it was a great month to be on the water. The Skwala stonefly hatch begins in March. ... more
Is Home Buying Really as Easy as HGTV?
By JENNIFER SLAYDEN - I’m going to admit it right here on Make it Missoula. I have an addiction to HGTV. Especially the renovation shows.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of April 4
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - The U Conn women's basketball team has posted exactly 100 wins between Jan. 4, 2014 and Tuesday's title game. Over the same span of time the Montana Lady Griz have won 58 games.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of April 4
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | April 4
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of March 28
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Well it appears that facing a Montana team during the season is good way for Syracuse to get ready for a trip to the final Four.... more
Make it Missoula Monday | Week of March 28
Check out the various bands and live music all over Missoula sprinkled with a sporting event, film or a fundraiser. ... more
This Week’s Arts & Culture Scene | March 28
Here's a look at what's happening this week in Missoula from music to dance, theatre to museum exhibits and more--brought to you by our friends at the Missoula Cultural Council.... more
Bows, Bunnies and Baby Cows
By LIZ MARCHI - A recent visit by friends reminded me of the importance of Easter traditions and rituals in the south. We love our homes cozy and well decorated, we love our food.... more
