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

January, 2014

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, 2014

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
February 8-9: McGregor Lake Fish Derby Sponsored by The Lodge at McGregor Lake. For more info, call the lodge at 406-858-2253.

March, 2014

Irish Fair - Second Saturday in March
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

April, 2014

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

May, 2013

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
CARD Concert Tickets on Sale Tickets for The CARD Foundation’s 3rd Annual BIG SKY BASH are available! The fundraising concert which benefits the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD) in Libby has an expanded lineup this year, featuring three bands. The internationally known rock and roll super group, Night Ranger, will headline this year’s event, along with opening bands Kip Winger and Copper Mountain Band. All three groups will perform in Libby on Saturday, July 13, at J. Neils Park, with gates opening at 4:00 p.m. and the first act beginning at 6:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.donatecardfoundation.o rg, or at the following locations: Libby’s Closet, Mac’s Market, Montana Machine and Fabrication, Rivermist/Frost Creek Boutique, Rocky Mountain Music, and The Western News. Cost is $25 advance purchase or $30 at the gate. All proceeds from this event will go to the CARD Foundation, the fundraising arm of CARD, to support CARD in its ongoing efforts to provide healthcare, research and outreach to benefit all people impacted by exposure to Libby amphibole asbestos.
Tuesdays: Story Time at the Libby Library Story time for preschool age children at 10:00 a.m. at the Libby Library.
May 18: Kiwanis Family Day in the Park The Kootenai Kiwanis will hold their Family Day in the Park at Fireman's Park from noon until 3:00 p.m. Everyone's invited to join us at the park for fun games, food, activities and more...all for free!
May 18: Ben Graham Golf Tournament More info: golflibby.com.
May 18: Eagle Valley Community Auction The Eagle Valley Community Amish Auction will be held at Meadowlark Log Homes, 1/2 mile south of Libby Airport. The auction will have log homes, cabins, and pavilions; crafts, quilts, handmade furniture, Amish- style food, and an Amish School benefit bake sale. The fun begins at 9:00 a.m.
May 18: Libby Library Closed The Libby Library will be closed for a staff in-service day. The Eureka and Troy libraries will be open as usual. Also, Libby will have a representative at Family Day in the Park. Hope to see you there!
May 18-19: Trout and Salmon Derby More info: koocanusaresort.com.
May 19: Square Dance The Libby Spinning Squares will host a Luau square dance at the Kootenai Valley Christian School gym. Plus is at 3:00 p.m. with Mainstream from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., MST. Caller/Cuer is Ed Schiffner. For more information, call Ted at 406-293-1165 or Jo at 406-293-3265 or e-mail jrussell43@frontiernet.net.
May 21: Explore Web Sites at the Library Join us at 6:00 p.m. at the Libby Library to learn about two free websites, "Goodreads" and LibraryThing," that can help you manage the books you’ve read and see what your friends are reading.
May 21: LHS Band Concert Libby High School symphonic and jazz bands will perform at the Memorial Center at 7:00 p.m. Band seniors and the groups that performed at the state music festival will be showcased. A reception will follow.
May 22: After School Program at the Library The Libby Library will host an after school program for ages 6 to 12 at 4:00 p.m. Camouflage helps animals (and people) hide in plain sight. See how many hidden animals you can spot around the library.
May 22: Book Discussion at the Library The Libby Library will host a book discussion of the Western classic, These Thousand Hills, by A.B. Guthrie, Jr. at 6:00 p.m. The story features a Montana community’s boisterous, wander lusting eccentrics and cattle ranchers in the 1880s. At its center is Lat Evans, good-hearted and yet seduced by the possibilities for prosperity in his new life; gradually he discerns how the perils of the natural world, and most especially human nature, can conspire to frustrate a young man's best intentions. Refreshments will be served.
May 23: Strutt Your Stuff Libby High School presents Strutt Your Stuff, a display of high school students' academic and artistic work throughout the school year. The students' work will be available for viewing to the public in the high school library from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
May 25: Lincoln County Libraries Closed The libraries in Eureka, Libby and Troy are closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
May 26: Pasture Pickin' Begins More info: pasturepickin.com.
May 29: After School Program at the Library The Libby Library will host an after school program for ages 6 to 12 at 4:00 p.m. Who’s been working on the railroad? Don Smart and his friends will share some of what they know about trains.
May 31: Amnesty Day at the Library 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.
May 31-June 2: Logger Festival Square Dance The Libby Spinning Squares will host their square dancing Logger Festival at the Kootenai Valley Christian School gym. Caller/Cuer is Adam Christman/Lorrie Lane. For more information, call Ted at 406-293- 1165 or Jo at 406-293-3265 or e-mail jrussell43@frontiernet.net.

June, 2013

Amish Auction, Rexford
Libby Logger Days
Golf tournaments
Farmer's Market
May 31-June 2: Logger Festival Square Dance The Libby Spinning Squares will host their square dancing Logger Festival at the Kootenai Valley Christian School gym. Caller/Cuer is Adam Christman/Lorrie Lane. For more information, call Ted at 406-293- 1165 or Jo at 406-293-3265 or e-mail jrussell43@frontiernet.net.
June 1: Heritage Museum Opens The Heritage Museum opens June 1 with activities, demonstrations, historical presentations and entertainment. The museum is certainly worth the visit, and opening day is the perfect time. Visit the museum's web site at libbyheritagemuseum.org.
June 1: Libby High School Graduation
June 1: Hiking with Dogs A presentation by Whitney LaRuffa, "Hiking with Dogs," will be held at Kootenai Pets for Life, 125 County Shop Road in Libby, at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call Phil Hough at (208)946-9127.
June 1-2: Libby Archery Club Fisher River Shootout The Libby Archery Club will host its annual Fisher River Shootout at Fawn Creek Campground. Compound bows are allowed. For more information, call Wendy at 293-8738.
June 8: West Kootenai Amish Auction More info: West Kootenai Amish Auction.
June 10-14: LCC Vacation Bible School Libby Christian Church presents a great week of summer fun for kids ages 4 years to 8th grade! Games, stories, singing, snacks and more at KINGDOM ROCK - where kids stand strong for God! For more information, call 293-3747 or register at Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School.
June 17-21: LCC Silver Lake Camp Libby Christian Church offers Silver Lake Camp for middle and high school kids. For more information about the camp, visit Middle/High School Silver Lake Camp.

July, 2013

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 5-7: Mineral Avenue Art Fair Sponsored by the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to register, call the Chamber at 293-4167.
July 13: Night Ranger concert to benefit CARD Night Ranger, an internationally known rock super group, will headline the third annual fundraising concert to benefit the Center for Asbestos Related Disease (CARD). Also appearing will be Kip Winger and the Copper Mountain Band. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. at J. Neils Park.
July 20: Kootenai RC Fun Fly The Kootenai RC Flyers will host the club's first annual fun fly event at the Kootenai RC Flyers field from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The field is located seven miles up the Haul Road. More info: facebook.com/KootenaiRCFlyers.
July 19-20: Kootenai Highlander Gathering Come join us for the first annual Kootenai Highlander Scottish/Irish Gathering at the River Bend! Pipes, drums, athletic and dance competitions, food, music, and fun characterize a Highlander Gathering.

August, 2013

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

September, 2013

October, 2013

Paint It Pink
Lincoln County Combined Campaign

November, 2013

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, 2013

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