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

January, 2022

Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
Winter snowmobiling
January 9: Libby Spinning Squares Western Daze Dance (Party Level). Caller Than Peake. Plus at 3:00 p.m.; Mainstream 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
January 21: Libby Chamber of Commerce Game Night Annual awards and fundraiser banquet. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Center.
January 22: Libby Spinning Squares Chinese New Year Dance. Caller Marvin Speck/Cuer Sharon McNair. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
January 23: Sunburst Performing Arts Series: Bridge & Wolak Michael Bridge (accordions & piano) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet & piano) form an acclaimed musical duo who integrate traditional acoustic instruments with 21st century digital technology. They perform their own unique repertoire of classical, world and jazz fusion. Visit www.bridgewolak.com for more. Performance is at the LCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Season passes and Patron packages are available at the door or purchased in advance at the Sunburst office. For information, call 297-0197 or visit www.sunburstarts.org. Single tickets are $15/person. Students 18 years and younger or adults 90 or older are admitted for free. Season tickets are $60/person. Our Patron package ($175) includes two season tickets.
January 29-30: Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Ice Fishing Derby Upper, Middle, and Lower Thompson Lakes; Crystal and Loon Lakes. Salmon, yellow perch, rainbow trout, Northern pike. More info: 406-291-2870.
January 31-February 3: Montucky Clear CUT Alpine snowboarding event at Turner Mountain. More info here.

February, 2022

Turner Mountain Fun Day
Winter snowmobiling and Sno-Kat Poker Run
Ice fishing, cross-country skiing
January 31-February 3: Montucky Clear CUT Alpine snowboarding event at Turner Mountain. More info here.
February 19-20: Bull Lake Ice Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Halfway House Bar and Grill. More info: Halfway House Bar and Grill on Facebook or call (406)295-4358.
February 26: Libby Spinning Squares Mardi Gras Dance. Caller Adam Christman/Cuer Lorrie Lane. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
February 26-27: McGregor Lake Fishing Derby Sponsored by the Lodge at McGregor Lake. Rainbow trout, lake trout. More info: 406-858-2253.

March, 2022

Irish Fair
Downhill skiing at Turner Mountain ski area
Cross country skiing
March 25: Sunburst Performing Arts Series: Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin Band A mixture of blues and jazz with a few sweet notes thrown in to make this the perfect concert for March. Recognized for her strong voice as well as her performance, Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin gives a show that delights audiences. Visit www.deedeedarbyduffin.com for more. Performance is at the LCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Season passes and Patron packages are available at the door or purchased in advance at the Sunburst office. For information, call 297-0197 or visit www.sunburstarts.org. Single tickets are $15/person. Students 18 years and younger or adults 90 or older are admitted for free. Season tickets are $60/person. Our Patron package ($175) includes two season tickets.
March 26: Libby Spinning Squares Back to the 50s Dance. Caller Butch Suttey/Cuer Priscilla Higdon. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.

April, 2022

Eureka, Montana Rendezvous
David Thompson Black Powder Shoot, Eureka
Libby and Troy Easter Egg Hunt
Cabinet View Golf Course Opens
Bald eagles begin nesting, see Libby Dam Eagle Cam
National Poetry Month: Submissions due April 30 at any county library branch or Lincoln County School
April 10: Libby Spinning Squares Celebrate Spring Dance. Caller Ian Ethington/Cuer Lorrie Lane. Plus at 3:00 p.m.; Mainstream 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
April 22: Sunburst Performing Arts Series: Dolce Canto Dolce Canto performs exceptional and diverse choral music with artistry and sensitivity. This Missoula-based eighteen-member choir shares its enthusiasm of sacred and secular music representing various historical periods and musical styles. The perfect finale to our 23rd season! Visit dolcecanto.org for more. Performance is at the LCHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door. Season passes and Patron packages are available at the door or purchased in advance at the Sunburst office. For information, call 297-0197 or visit www.sunburstarts.org. Single tickets are $15/person. Students 18 years and younger or adults 90 or older are admitted for free. Season tickets are $60/person. Our Patron package ($175) includes two season tickets.
April 23: Libby Spinning Squares Crazy T-Shirt Dance. Caller Doug Davis/Cuer Priscilla Higdon. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.

May, 2022

STOKR - Scenic Tour of the Kootenai River bike ride/Habitat for Humanity fundraiser has ended after 25 years. Organizers Greg and Susie Rice would like to say thank you to all the riders and volunteers who made it happen and helped make affordable housing for 14 families.
Wings Week - Wings Regional Cancer Support
Amish Auction, Libby
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
May 22: Libby Spinning Squares Luau Dance. Callers Rick & Kathy Utter/Cuer Kathy Utter. Plus at 3:00 p.m.; Mainstream 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.

June, 2022

Amish Auction, Rexford
Golf tournaments
Libby Logger Days
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy

July, 2022

Kootenai River Stampede Rodeo
Golf tournaments
Troy's Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Troy Tender Lovin' Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Two Rivers Rendezvous
Tobacco Valley Rodeo in Eureka
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy

August, 2022

Golf tournaments
Farmers Markets in Libby and Troy
Eureka Quilt Show www.eurekaquiltshow.com/ Cancelled for 2021 due to lack of volunteer support
Riverfront Blues Festival, Riverfront Blues Festival
Igniter's Car Club Open Car Show, igniterscarclub.com
August 5-7: Libby Spinning Squares Logger Festival and Libby Dam Dance. Rod Shuping from Lancaster, CA and Lorrie Lane from Kalispell. More info here on the Libby Spinning Squares Facebook page.
August 18-20 Ignite the Nites Igniters Car Club Friday night cruise and Saturday car show and burnout contest. More info here.

September, 2022

October, 2022

Paint It Pink

November, 2021

Veterans Day Programs
LMS Hall Walking Open
Holiday Craft Shows
Holiday Food Drive begins
November 27: Christmas Tree Lighting in Troy Children's games at 5:00 p.m. Santa arrives 5:55. Tree lighting at 6:00. Theater Christmas service at 7:00. Christmas parade at 8:00 p.m. Special performance by Morrison Elementary students. Cocoa, coffee and cookies will be served.
November 27: Libby Spinning Squares Thanksgiving Dance. Caller Adam Christman/Cuer Lorrie Lane. Plus at 7:00 p.m.; Mainstream 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
November 29-December 4: MCT in Eureka Missoula Children's Theater is coming to Eureka. The MCT tour team arrives in their "little red truck" loaded with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up; everything it takes to put on a play. The team holds an open audition for students in grades 1-12 and casts 50-60 local students to perform in the production. The show is rehearsed throughout the week and two public performances are presented at the end of the week. More info: www.sunburstarts.org.
November 30: Wreath Decorating Workshop At Libby Floral & Gift, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. More info here on Facebook.

December, 2021

Winter Snowmobiling and Cross-Country Skiing
Holiday Programs and Events
Christmas Lights Contest in Troy
December 4: Christmas Tree Lighting in Libby At 5:00 p.m. with Mr. and Mrs. Claus on Mineral Avenue, hosted by the Libby Area Business Association. More info here on Facebook.
December 9-10: A Christmas Carol Presented by the Pitiful Players at the Dome Theater at 7:00 p.m. It's free!
December 11: A Christmas Carol Presented by the Pitiful Players at the Lincoln Theatre in Troy at 7:00 p.m. It's free!
December 12: Libby Spinning Squares Christmas Dance (Party Level). Caller Marvin Speck/Cuer Sharon McNair. Plus at 3:00 p.m.; Mainstream 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Mountain time). Admission $6/person; $3/under 15. Dances held at McGrade School, 933 Farm to Market Road in Libby. For more information, call Ted Jewell at 406-293-1165 or Jo Wilson at 406-293-3265 or email jrussell43@frontiernet.net. Visit the Spinning Squares on Facebook at LibbySpinningSquares.
December 15: Shop With a Cop Libby and Troy Beginning at 11:15 a.m. Lunch at McDonald's, Christmas shopping, and games while volunteers wrap gifts for the kids to take home for their families for Christmas. To donate, please make check payable to Shop With a Cop and mail to Shop With a Cop, c/o Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, 512 California Ave. Libby, MT 59923. To help, volunteer or for any other questions call Loni Harmon at 406-334-0979.
December 15: Shop With a Cop Eureka For more information regarding Shop With a Cop in north Lincoln County, call Sergeant Bo Pitman at 406-291-8420 or email bpitman@lcsomt.us. Donations can be made with checks payable to Shop With a Cop and mailed to Shop With a Cop, c/o Eureka LEC, 855 Hwy. 93, Eureka, MT 59917.
December 17: Tentative Opening Date for Turner Mountain More info: www.skiturner.com.