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Lack of snow cancels Turner Mountain opening on Dec. 22
Turner Mountain Ski Area was set to open on Dec. 22, but due to lack of snow, it has been cancelled. They do not have a date yet as to when they plan to open.“It is a waiting game at this point as to when we will get more snow to be able to set a date to open,” Bruce Zwang said. Officials at the mountain will continue to monitor conditions with an eye set on providing skiers with a quality experience.When it does open, families looking for to get outside with their kids for fun winter activities and fresh air, Turner...
Audubon Christmas Bird Count set for Dec. 14
For the 54th year local bird watchers will participate in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in the Libby area on Thursday, Dec. 14.More than 72,000 volunteer bird counters in more than 2,400 locations across the Western Hemisphere will help scientists monitor the health of bird populations with this effort. Those interested in participating either as field observers or watching and recording at their own homes, including those with bird feeders, please contact Gene Reckin at 291-8482 or 293-9344.
Winter ecology, birding class set for Dec. 16 in Libby
Brian Baxter will host a holiday season Outdoor Education Program on Winter Ecology on Saturday, Dec.16.It runs from 9 a.m. to about 3 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. It begins at 9 a.m. in the Viking Room of the Venture Inn (1015 U.S. Highway 2) in Libby). A short introduction includes the basics of tracking, tree and plant identification and winter birding for about 40 minutes. "After that, we’ll head to several field sites of diverse habitats to study the science and art of animal and bird tracking and sign interpretation; evergreen tree and plant identification and winter birding," Baxter said.All participants...
Libby teen's rabbit earns national recognition
The American Rabbit Breeders Association held its 100th annual convention and show last month in Louisville, Kentucky on Oct. 7-11, and two Libby residents were there to compete.Seventeen-year-old Jason Quintanilla and his mother Shanelle Hogan got into the rabbit breeding business eight years ago after they were introduced into the field by Shanelle's friends, the Oedekovan family, who reside in Kalispell. The show, held at the Expo Center, draws breeders from across the country and it was the first time for Quintanilla and Hogan to compete.Hogan entered Jason's rabbit, May, a four-month-old Mini Rex. Since Hogan had already promised to take...
Thursday Night Pursuits: Sharing inspiration and outdoors adventures
Getting together to join the party in hunting is one of Libby's fun traditions, but there are few more special than at Libby Christian Church’s Thursday Night Pursuits. For five consecutive Thursdays every fall, community members joined in the event, which ended on Nov. 17.This event hosts hundreds of locals. A fun raffle for the kids to earn some fun prizes kicks things off. Church parishioners Jim Regh and Bill Armstrong showed their 90th video featuring different hunting stops and the beauty of nature. Then preaching minister Phil Alspaw came on stage and talked about his latest adventure, what he called...
These libby, MT based Puppies are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of libby..
Austin's 25th birthday celebration
Libby's Austin Lehew shows off some of his birthday gifts that he received Saturday afternoon in the parking lot of Johnie's Auto Parts. Roxanna Escudero decided to do something nice for the man who greets everyone coming and going in Libby. Austin said he was going to his aunt and uncle's home for cake and ice cream to celebrate his 25th birthday on Sunday.
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Kittens Today in libby, MT
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around libby.
Pocket Park painters
A team of Central School students and teachers have worked around difficult weather conditions to paint a mural in Libby’s Pocket Park. From left, are teacher Dean Harreid, students Grace Webber, Marcianna McKeever and Alex Barber. Wednesday, their work continued. Teacher Heather Robertson said as long as the weather holds up, they’ll continue with the hope of finishing this fall.
Registration open for Libby's Turkey Dash
It's Turkey Dash time in Libby!The Ninth Annual Turkey Dash will be held at J. Neils Park at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18. Race organizers ask participants to come early! This 5k fun run and 2.5K walk is raising funds for two local non-profits.This year the proceeds will be split between the Libby Food Pantry (www.facebook.com/people/Libby-Food-Pantry/100068333586720/) and the Libby Video Club (www.libbyvideoclub.com). "Both are worthy of our support," Turkey Dash Coordinator Dani Gordon said.The early registration fee, through Nov. 10, is $25 for youth (12 and under) and $30 for adults. After Nov. 10, the registration fee is $35 for youth...
Heritage Museum gets locals in the holiday spirit
Libby's Heritage Museum hosted its annual Holiday Bazaar last weekend.The well-known event gave local shoppers an early start on Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping for handcrafted items and homemade edibles. There were candies, baked goods, quilts and wall-hangings, bags, needle crafts, woodcrafts, metal art, jewelry, soaps, knives, hot cocoa bombs, Christmas and home decor, leather crafts, resin and glass art and so much more. In addition to the handcrafted items, the Museum’s table was filled with merchandise and gift certificates that were generously donated for the fundraiser by local businesses and friends of the Museum.Proceeds will help cover the yearly insurance premium and winter utilities.
Pitiful Players hosting "The Mark of Zero" in Libby, Troy
The Pitiful Players perform "The Mark of Zero" for the Libby Care Center residents on Oct. 19. Shows in Libby at the Maki Theatre are at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5. In Troy, the Lincoln Theatre will host a 7 p.m. show on Saturday, Nov. 4.
Heritage Museum hosts holiday bazaar Nov. 3-4
The Heritage Museum will host its annual Holiday Bazaar from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4.The well-known event gives you an early start on Thanksgiving and Christmas shopping for handcrafted items and homemade edibles. You can shop amid the festive ambience to select those perfect gifts from a wide array of choices. There will be candies, baked goods, quilts and wall-hangings, bags, needlecrafts, woodcrafts, metal art, jewelry, soaps, knives, hot cocoa bombs, Christmas and home decor, leather crafts, resin and glass art and so much more. In addition to the handcrafted items,...
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