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Ignite the Nites Open Car Show August 14-15, 2009
Ignite the Nites Car Show Held in August

Turner Mountain Crazy Dayz
Turner Mountain Crazy Dayz Turner Mountain held its annual Crazy Dayz on Sunday, March 19, under bright sunshine and a beautiful blue sky. Costumes, Jeep road races for kids, cup races, cardboard box races, and a "Big Pants Relay" were the events for the day. It was another great family fun day for skiers and snowboarders. Find more photos (46) here. Photo by Maggie Craig.

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Libby High School Class of 1963 60-Year Reunion Sept. 16
Yaak WINGS Benefit May 13, 2023
2023 Kootenai River Stampede - PRCA Rodeo in Libby July 28 & 29, 2023
FWP hosting public meetings in NW MT to discuss mule deer management
Sunburst Arts presents performances in Eureka

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Turner Mountain Open Saturdays and Sundays: Through the end of the season. Stay tuned here on Facebook.

March 24: Sons of Norway Meet and Greet Pancake Dinner: At Hatlen Hall, 165 Garden Road, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Come learn about the lodge and its benefits. Enjoy pancakes, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce and dessert. Ages 13 and up/$12, 7-12/$6. For tickets call 406-293-3386 or 406-334-1760.

March 29: Community Wildfire Protection Plan Public Hearing in Libby: The Lincoln County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The hearing will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Lincoln County Courthouse at 512 California Ave. View the draft document at lincolncountymt.us/forester-home or at the three Lincoln County libraries.

April 6-9: Rock River Rendezvous: At Fawn Creek Campground. Camp opens Thursday, April 6. Friday and Saturday: rifle, pistol, smoothbore, hawk and knife, primitive archery trails. Sunday: muzzle loader shotgun and awards. Points for period dress. Separate primitive and modern camps. Find more info on the Two Rivers Rendezvous page.

April 8: LCC Easter Egg Hunt: Libby Christian Church Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 a.m. 10,000 eggs, prizes, and a free hot dog lunch after the hunt.

April 15: DU Banquet: Kootenai Valley Ducks Unlimited banquet in the Ponderosa Room of Libby City Hall. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Silent and live auctions, raffles and an AKC registered Labrador retriever puppy up for auction. More info and tickets: call Jon at 406-293-8246.

April 15: KVCS Spring Auction: Kootenai Valley Christian School annual spring auction at the Memorial Center at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a meal prepared by Gracious Table. Live music, raffles, and a silent auction.

April 22: CHC Fundraiser: Community Health Center will have a Havana Nights fundraiser at the Memorial Center with raffles, silent and live auctions and a trip giveaway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $45/person. Call Kara at 406-283-6918 for sponsorship or ticket information.

April 28-30: Eureka Rendezvous Days: More info here.

May 6-7: Libby Archery Club Traditional Archery Shoot: At Fawn Creek Campground. Recurves and longbows only...no compound bows. Find more info here on Facebook.

May 13: Heritage Museum Opening Day: The Heritage Museum will hold its opening day celebration from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m with outside and inside exhibits, vendors, crafters and cookhouse goodies. More info and vendor information here on Facebook. Vendor applications are due April 29.

May 13: Yaak Wings Benefit: The 2023 Yaak Wings Benefit and auctions at the Yaak River Tavern. 100% of the proceeds will go to Lincoln County WINGS, a not-for-profit organization that offers individuals and families in Lincoln County financial assistance for travel, food, and lodging during cancer treatment. A Silent Auction, Bucket Raffle, live music, and a 50/50 raffle will run from 12:00 to 5 pm under the big white tent next to the Tavern. A Spaghetti dinner will be available starting at 4:30 pm for $10 per person. The Live Auction featuring local artisans, craftsmen, and regional products will begin at 7:00 pm. Stay tuned here.

May 13-14: Libby Archery Club Fisher River Shootout: At Fawn Creek Campground. Recurves, longbows and compound bows. No crossbows allowed. Find more info here on Facebook.

May 20: Eagle Valley Amish Auction: Auction starts at 9:00 a.m. located at Meadowlark Log Homes across from the airport. Find more information here.

May 28: Tim Montana at Happy's Inn: Tim Montana and the Shrednecks at Happy's Inn for their annual Veterans fundraiser at 7:00 p.m. More info here.

June 9-10: West Kootenai Amish Auction : First round Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. and auction continues Saturday at 9:00 a.m. Find more info here on Facebook.

June 17: Wings Motorcycle Poker Run: Annual Wings motorcycle ride in Libby with a poker run and prizes. More details to follow. Proceeds benefit Wings, a regional cancer support group.

July 28-29: Kootenai River Stampede: Kootenai River Stampede, PRCA Rodeo, at J. Neils Park. Celebrate twenty years of rodeo in Libby with saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping, bareback riding, bull riding, ladies breakaway roping and ladies barrel racing. Kids' events (boot scramble and calf scramble) along with food and craft vendors and beer garden. Tickets online at www.rodeoticket.com or at local ticket outlets. Adults/$17 presale, $20 at gate; Veterans/Seniors 60 and up/$12 presale, $15 at gate; Youth 7-15 yrs. old/$12 presale, $15 at gate. 6 and under free.

August 17-19: Ignite the Nites: Igniters Car Club car show, cruise and burnout contest. Find more info at igniterscarclub.com.

September 7-10: Clash of the Carvers: Kootenai Country Montana presents the International Chainsaw Carving Championship in Libby. Twenty of the world's best chainsaw carvers will compete for $15,000 in prize money. This is a can't-miss event. More info here on Facebook.

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Libby High School Class of 1963 60-Year Reunion Sept. 16 (posted 3/22/2023)
Libby High School Class of 1963 is having their 60-year reunion September 16th, 2023, at the Venture Inn, Libby. For more information, call Jackie Ruckman Swanson at 406-293-8851.


Yaak WINGS Benefit May 13, 2023 (posted 3/22/2023)
The Yaak community is hosting their annual WINGS Benefit at the Yaak River Tavern on Saturday, May 13th. 100% of the proceeds will go to Lincoln County WINGS, a not-for-profit organization that offers individuals and families in Lincoln County financial assistance for travel, food, and lodging during cancer treatment. A silent auction, bucket raffle, live music, and a 50/50 raffle will run from 12:00 to 5:00PM under the big white tent next to the Tavern. A spaghetti dinner will be available starting at 4:30 pm for $10 per person. The live auction featuring local artisans, craftsmen, and regional products will begin at 7:00 pm.


2023 Kootenai River Stampede
2023 Kootenai River Stampede - PRCA Rodeo in Libby July 28 & 29, 2023 (posted 3/22/2023)
Formerly known as the Kootenai River Rodeo, the Kootenai River Stampede celebrates 20 years and continues to be Libby's summer tradition. With great entertainment for the whole family, people of all ages will enjoy watching the professional cowboys compete to win! This year’s event will be Friday and Saturday, July 28 & 29th at J. Neils Park.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) events include saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie down roping, bareback riding, bull riding, ladies breakaway roping and ladies barrel racing. There will be a beer garden, food vendors, craft vendors, and kids events (boot scramble and calf scramble)

2023 KRS PRCA Rodeo tickets are for sale online at www.rodeoticket.com or at local ticket outlets.
Ticket prices are:
Adults: $17 presale, $20 at gate
Veterans/Seniors 60 and up: $12 presale, $15 at gate
Youth 7-15 years old: $12 presale, $15 at gate
6 and under: free

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Kootenai River Stampede
PO Box 1473
Libby, MT 59923
krslibbymt@gmail.com

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FWP hosting public meetings in NW MT to discuss mule deer management (posted 3/6/2023)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a series of public meetings in northwest Montana to discuss mule deer management.

FWP Region 1 staff will discuss the ecology and management of mule deer in northwest Montana, the current status of populations in the region, and future management considerations.

The intent of these meetings is for FWP to hear various concerns, questions, and perspectives from interested members of the public. There will be no decisions made during these meetings.

The schedule of public meetings in northwest Montana is as follows:
March 21 – Timbers Event Center, Eureka, 6 pm
March 22 – Libby Little Theater, Libby, 6 pm
March 23 – Flathead Valley Community College (Arts and Technology Building), Kalispell, 6 pm
April 5 – Thompson Falls High School, Thompson Falls, 6 pm (note date change)

To learn more about mule deer management in Montana, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations/deer.


Sunburst Arts presents performances in Eureka (posted 2/23/2023)
Below are upcoming presentations in Eureka by Sunburst Arts and Entertainment.

Men of Worth come back to Eureka on Friday, March 10, the fourth concert in this year's Sunburst Arts series. Irish and Scottish tunes. 7PM, Lincoln County High School Auditorium in Eureka, Montana. $15 adults. Students for free.

Jâca is a clarinet and guitar duo that combines classical and world music to bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original musical style to the stage. This is the final concert in Sunburst's 24th annual Performing Arts Series. Tuesday, April 18, 7pm at the Lincoln County High School Auditorium. Tickets at the door, $15 adults. Students for free.

"The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" is the next Broadway musical that incredible group of young people are presenting. Two shows. Comedy with lots of great music. UPDATE: The new dates for the Spelling Bee are Friday and Saturday, April 7 & 8, 2023. See their Facebook page for latest updates. Tickets available at the door. Lincoln County High School Auditorium.

For more information, find them online at www.sunburstarts.org


Libby lies in the northwest corner of Montana and is nestled in a valley carved by the Kootenai River on the flank of the majestic Cabinet Mountain Range and Wilderness Area. Today about 2,800 people live within Libby proper. The main industries are lumber and wood products, mining, tourism and recreation. The movies "The River Wild" and "Always" were filmed here. Contact the Libby Chamber of Commerce for brochures, info on lodging and events, general area information, and contact information for local businesses and services.

SUMMER
When the weather warms and the mountain snows melt away, the Kootenai National Forest comes alive with over 2.2 million acres of public land as a playground. Mountain trails and lakes open up, beautiful wildflowers come in bloom, and wildlife have their young. Libby is the basecamp for the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness Area, 90-mile long Lake Koocanusa, the Northwest Peaks Scenic Area, and the Ten Lakes Scenic Area. There is good access to most of the Forest and plenty of room to get away from it all!

WINTER
Winter in Montana means snow, and lots of it! For those who love to play in the deep powder, the Libby area offers tremendous winter fun. Turner Mountain Ski Area, located just 22 miles from Libby, offers challenging downhill skiing with a beautiful view. Their slogan is "steep, deep and cheap", and Turner definitely lives up to that. It's still fairly undiscovered, so you can escape the crowds and get the cheapest lift tickets around. For those who love snowmobiling, there are hundreds of miles of backcountry roads to sled on in the Kootenai National Forest. Cross-country skiers and ice fishermen also can find solitude on a lake and miles of quiet forest trails to enjoy the outdoors. Those who are a bit on the wild and crazy side will love the antics of the Libby Polar Bear Club. Members take winter-time "swims" in frigid Libby Creek every Sunday from October to April. Plungers have ranged in age from 3 to 61. As long as the ice can be broken on the creek, if it has formed, the group will take their plunge, no matter the temperature.

Libby Polar Bear Club
These people must be craaaazzzzzy!
Libby Polar Bear Club

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