Calendar of Events for Libby, Troy, Lincoln County, and northwest Montana

January, 2013

Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
Winter snowmobiling
Libby Polar Bear Club Meets Every Sunday at 2:00pm, Libby Creek Bridge on Farm-to-Market Road

February, 2012

Turner Mountain Fun Day
Winter snowmobiling and Sno-Kat Poker Run
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
Libby Polar Bear Club Meets Every Sunday at 2:00pm, Libby Creek Bridge on Farm-to-Market Road
Every Wednesday: After School Programs at the Library The Libby Library will host after school programs every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. Kids and families can come to the library for a variety of programs ranging from arts and crafts to food preparation to cultural exploration.
February 3: Friends of the Library Book Sale The Libby Friends of the Library will host their monthly book sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Libby Friends of the Library.
February 3 & 5: Many are the Hearts The Lincoln County Libraries and The Pitiful Players are once again teaming up to bring some wonderful, thought-provoking theatre to Libby and Troy. The show, "Many are the Hearts," will be presented Friday, February 3, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the Memorial Center in Libby. Then on Friday, February 10, the show will be presented at the Troy High School at 7:00 p.m. As with all library programs, there is no charge. "Many are the Hearts" is a touching tale of those who truly lived the Civil War, the men on the front lines. "I looked through dozens of scripts," said director Keith Meyers, "and this was the only one that put a human face on the war." Set in late 1864, the show revolves around a detachment of veteran Confederate Artillery soldiers and a young recruit, who needs to learn the ways of war, and men, and honor. This program is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
February 4: Quilting 101 The Tender Lovin' Quilters of Troy will host their annual Quilting 101 day at the Troy United Methodist Church fellowship hall beginning at 9:00 a.m. with demonstrations all morning. A potluck lunch at noon will be followed by classes at 1:00 p.m. The event is open to the public, but afternoon classes require a nominal fee and registration. For questions or to register, call Tammy Anderson at 295-5340.
February 4: Chamber of Commerce Fundraiser Dinner The Libby Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual fundraiser dinner at the Memorial Center from 5:00 to 11:00 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful evening with this year’s theme of "Lace up your boots and get back to our roots!" For more information, call Shanda Jennings at 293-4167.
February 6: LHS Band Concert Libby High School will present a band concert at the Memorial Center at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Brenda Nagode at 293-8802.
February 6: Libby Ballet Signup Registration for the spring session of Libby Ballet will be held at the Kootenai Valley Christian School from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. The session runs from February 27 through May 17. Class size is limited. For more information, call 406-529-6695.
February 7: Civil War Presentation Come to the Libby Library at 6:00 p.m. for a presentation by local Civil War expert John McBride titled, "Weaponry of the Civil War." Mr. McBride will discuss the evolution of weaponry used by the Union from beginning to end of the Civil War. He will discuss flintlocks, breech loaders, Spencer carbines, how they came into use during the war and the reasons why the changes occurred. He will also bring items from his collection for display.
February 8: College Goal Montana "College Goal Montana" will be offered in Room 120 of the Lincoln County Campus of FVCC from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This program offers free assistance for parents and students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Everyone who plans to attend college next fall should complete the FAFSA to see if they qualify for assistance to help pay for college.
February 8: LACC Luncheon The Libby Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon at Treasure Mountain Casino at noon. This month's speaker will be Eric Klepfer with an update on Montanore. Please RSVP to the chamber at 293- 4167.
February 10: Zumba® Dance Party Love your heart with Zumba®! You're invited to a Zumba® dance fitness party at the VFW from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser recognizing American Heart Month, sponsored by the Montana Athletic Club and led by MAC instructors Kate Stephens, Leslie Jaqueth, Devi McCully, and Ashley Day. Proceeds from donations taken at the door will be given to St. John's Lutheran Hospital's cardiac rehab department. More women die from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined. To learn more about heart health, visit the American Heart Association's web site at www.heart.org.
February 10: Many are the Hearts The Lincoln County Libraries and The Pitiful Players are once again teaming up to bring some wonderful, thought-provoking theatre to Libby and Troy. The show, "Many are the Hearts," will be presented at the Troy High School at 7:00 p.m. As with all library programs, there is no charge. "Many are the Hearts" is a touching tale of those who truly lived the Civil War, the men on the front lines. "I looked through dozens of scripts," said director Keith Meyers, "and this was the only one that put a human face on the war." Set in late 1864, the show revolves around a detachment of veteran Confederate Artillery soldiers and a young recruit, who needs to learn the ways of war, and men, and honor. This program is made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
February 10: Singing Sons of Beaches in Eureka If you have flown from Glacier International Airport recently, you probably saw the hilarious security video by the Singing Sons of Beaches. This wild Montana trio promises an evening full of good music and tight lyrics. They will perform at the Eureka high school auditorium at 7:00 p.m. This is part of the Sunburst Performing Arts Series. Tickets are available at the door: $12 for adults and $5 for students. For additional information, call 406-297-0197.
February 11: Movie at the Library The Libby Library presents Family Movies @ Your Library on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. These events begin at noon. On Saturday, February 11, celebrate (or mourn) the end of football season by coming to the library to watch the Disney film Air Bud II: Golden Receiver (90 minutes, G). This second installment of the series shows Air Bud turning his talents to the football field.
February 11: Back Adit Valentine Dance Back Adit will hold a Valentine concert and dance at the Memorial Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Treat your sweetheart to an evening of dancing and live entertainment with the unique assimilation of swing, eclectic folk and jazz of Back Adit. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. There will be a no-host bar. Tickets can be purchased in advance from Homesteader's Ranch & Feed, Cabinet Books & Music, Rivermist Home Decor, and the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce.
February 11: KRR Chili Feed The Kootenai Ridge Riders will meet with a chili feed. Elections for officers will be held.
February 14: Making Sense of the Civil War The fourth discussion session of the Making Sense of the American Civil War series will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Libby Library. The theme for the fourth discussion is "The Shape of War." Attendees are encouraged to read the book Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam by historian James McPherson. Copies of the book and other materials are available for check-out at the Libby Library. For more information on the program series, please call 293-2778. Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War, a reading and discussion series, has been made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association.
February 16: LMS Choir Concert Libby Middle School will present a choir concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Memorial Center. Admission is free. For more information, call Lorraine Braun at 293-8802.
February 18: Lincoln County Libraries Closed The Lincoln County Libraries in Troy, Eureka and Libby will be closed for Presidents Day.
February 18: Benefit Crab Feed A fresh crab benefit dinner for the Northwest Community Health Center will be held at the Memorial Center. Crab will be flown in fresh for dinner and there will be games and a small silent auction, all for a great cause ~ the Specialty Care Voucher Program. To donate or volunteer, call Jennifer Short at 293-3755, ext. 241.
February 21:Civil War Movie at the Library The Civil War film series continues at 5:00 p.m. with a screening of the 1941 film They Died With Their Boots On (141 minutes) starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland. The film follows the life of George Custer from his West Point cadet days through the Civil War, reaching its climax at the Battle of the Little Big Horn.
February 21: Lincoln County Spelling Bee The Lincoln County Spelling Bee will be held at the Troy High School auditorium beginning at 1:00 p.m. Students in grades five through eight are eligible to participate. The winner of the county bee will represent Lincoln County at the state bee in Billings on March 24. For more information, call the county superintendent's office at 283-2450.
February 24: Amnesty Day at the Libraries The last Friday of every month is Amnesty Day at the Lincoln County Libraries. Any materials less than 90 days overdue which are returned in good condition to any of the three libraries on that day will have all penalties waived. Overdue interlibrary loan materials are not included.
February 25: Movie at the Library Celebrate Black History Month with a screening of the 1998 Disney film Ruby Bridges (96 minutes, NR). The movie is based on true events that helped shape American history: the integration of an all- white school in the 1960s by first-grader Ruby Bridges. Tensions arise as protesters fight Ruby's attendance. But aided by her courageous parents and an enthusiastic teacher, Ruby learns to face racism head-on.

March, 2012

Irish Fair - Second Saturday in March
SJLH Health Fair
Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Cross country skiing
Libby Polar Bear Club Meets Every Sunday at 2:00pm, Libby Creek Bridge on Farm-to-Market Road
March 10: Irish Fair More info: Libby Irish Fair.
March 17: LHS Prom

April, 2012

Eureka, Montana Rendezvous
David Thompson Black Powder Shoot, Eureka
Libby and Troy Easter Egg Hunt
Bald eagles begin nesting, see Libby Dam Eagle Cam
Cabinet View Golf Course Opens
National Poetry Month
April 5-9: Libby School District Spring Break

May, 2012

STOKR - Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River bike ride/Habitat for Humanity fundraiser
Wings Week - Wings Regional Cancer Support
Farmer's Market
Kiwanis Family Day in the Park

June, 2012

Amish Auction, Rexford
Libby Logger Days
Golf tournaments
Farmer's Market
June 3: LHS Graduation

July, 2012

Kootenai River Rodeo
Golf tournaments
Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Troy Tender Lovin' Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Two Rivers Rendezvous (cancelled for 2011...will be held again in 2012)
Tobacco Valley Rodeo in Eureka
Lemonade on the Lawn
Farmer's Market
July 27-28: LHS Class of '92 Reunion Libby High School Class of '92 20th Class Reunion will be held July 27 & 28. Donna (Brue) Williams is collecting addresses as invitations will need to be sent out shortly. Please e-mail Donna at donna.w3825@gmail.com and reference the class reunion in the subject line. You can also join us on Facebook at facebook.com . Also, any and all teachers from K-12 who taught us are more than welcome to come! Visit the reunion web site at Libby High School Class of 1992 Reunion.

August, 2012

Igniter's Car Club Open Car Show, Ignite the Nites
Golf tournaments
Blue Grass Festival
Farmers' Market
Eureka Quilt Show www.eurekaquiltshow.com/

September, 2012

Nordicfest
Farmer's Market
Fall Hunting

October, 2012

Paint It Pink
Lincoln County Combined Campaign

November, 2012

Veterans Day Programs
LMS Hall Walking Open
Holiday Craft Shows
Kootenai Kiwanis Koats for Kids
Holiday Food Drive begins
Libby Polar Bear Club Meets Every Sunday at 2:00pm, Libby Creek Bridge on Farm-to-Market Road

December, 2012

Winter Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing
Holiday Programs and Events (Festival of Trees and More)
Libby Polar Bear Club Meets Every Sunday at 2:00pm, Libby Creek Bridge on Farm-to-Market Road