Chili Cook-Off at Cranky Sam’s in Missoula

Cranky Sam Public House in downtown Missoula will host its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, November 17th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at 233 W. Main Street. Chefs from 12 different restaurants come together to create unique dishes. Unique chili recipes for guests to sample. Tickets are $30 and include free beer and chili samples. For more information, visit us online at CrankySam.com/events.

The first East Missoula People’s Fair will be held at the ReStore, 3655 Hwy 300 E, on Saturday, November 16th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is hosted by the Missoula Department of Public Health and will offer a variety of free services. Staff will provide complimentary Narcan, gun locks, medicated lockboxes, and smoking cessation supplies. Nurses provide flu and coronavirus vaccinations. Those wishing to receive the vaccine are asked to bring a photo ID and insurance card. Sliding rates apply to those without insurance.

Visitors can also learn about disaster preparedness, emergency alerts, and nutrition services.

“Residents can shop for handmade items from a variety of local vendors, view the work of local artists competing for cash prizes in the East Missoula Art Challenge, enjoy live music by local musician Bob Wire, J’s Barbershop,” a press release from the county states.

“The main theme of the fair is building community in a do-it-yourself way and educating ourselves to empower our neighbors,” said Richard Fifield, a community activist who helped organize the event. Ta. “The art competition and vendors are tied to the theme of making the most of what we already have and learning to see the potential in what we take for granted. ReStore was our bridge. We empowered people to have access to tools to build relationships and create communication. Our best resource is our people, and that will never change.”

The former Hu Hot Mongolian Grill restaurant building is for sale, according to local real estate agent Jesse Egen. The building is located at 3521 Brooks Street and is 4,000 square feet. The listing price is $2.5 million and it sits on 0.8 acres of land.

Missoula’s Dairy’s Premium Meat received the Circle of Excellence Award at the Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce’s recent banquet.

“The Circle of Excellence Award is the chamber’s highest honor, recognizing companies that meet high standards of community involvement and social responsibility,” the chamber said in a press release. Ta. “With a tradition dating back to 1893, Dairy’s has consistently provided quality products and stable employment in Missoula.”

The Chamber says Dailey’s is committed to supporting the community through a variety of initiatives, including making significant donations to local food banks, sponsoring community events such as the Agribusiness Banquet and the Red Ripper Golf Tournament, and actively participating in local philanthropic efforts. He said he has been supporting.

“Their dedication to the Missoula community, combined with a culture that encourages employee participation in volunteer activities, exemplifies the high standards set by this prestigious award,” the chamber said. Ta.

The Small Business Award went to Hellman Insurance Agency and the Kim Latrielle Scholarship went to Irene Griswold of Big Sky High School. The Nonprofit of the Year award went to Missoula Children’s Theater, and the Steve Clawson Award went to Kim Latrielle. John Brauer has been appointed the new chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

A new home health agency called Sentinel Health is opening in Missoula. The clinic, located at 6995 Linda Vista Blvd., will be operated by Dr. Jeffrey Holman and Dr. Amanda Hartman. The clinic’s direct primary care model provides patients with access to primary care for a monthly membership.

“By eliminating the role of insurance in primary care, DPC provides patients with an easy and affordable approach to health care that includes unlimited visits, no copays, and direct access to their primary care physician,” the doctors said. stated in a press release.

The nonprofit Missoula Makers Collective recently opened a new location at 112 W. Front St. in the historic Florence Building. We carry products from 70 local manufacturers.