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Weekly Road Report-U Area
University area drivers will want to watch for road closures on Arthur-5th to Eddy beginning April 4, 2011 when a 6 week water main replacement project will start. One lane of traffic will be maintained on 5th and 6th at all times, but the City says to “expect significant delays and congestion.” This would be a nice time to have your favorite CD in your car! And maybe a coffee from The Buttercup Cafe & Market! Judy Wahlberg, Neighborhood Advocate Volunteer.
Spring Weather?
Quick update: robins have been rumored to be back in town but seem to be avoiding the University District! Today we’ve seen it all: snow, sunshine, rain, hail, wind. Ahhh, Spring in the Rocky Mountains & Montana. Love it.
Graduation Matters Missoula
Graduation Matters Missoula & Missoula County Public Schools is one of 18 recipients of the National School Boards Association 2011 Magna Award. The Magna Awards recognize educational programs with strong collaboration between school boards and the community. To read the entire article: http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_739669fc-5111-11e0-a60e-001cc4c002e0.html
MMAC’s Next Exhibit
Upcoming event: Sense & Sensation: Laurie Fendrich, Paintings & Drawings 1990-2010 in the Meloy Gallery between 3/24 and 5/21/2011. Judy Wahlberg, University District Neighborhood Advocate Volunteer
Old World Masters Show @ UM
Nothing like waiting for the very last day of a four-month exhibit! Hubby and I walked over to campus & met about 200 close & personal friends to collectively look at the prints which were amazing. They were so beautiful. It was very special to see them & I am glad we did go after all. Look for the upcoming exhibits on this blog in the near future. Judy Wahlberg, University District NVA, Missoula, MT
Three Centuries of European Prints Exhibit
If you have not visited this display at the University of Montana, you might want to hurry up. March 12, 2011 is its last day! The gallery is open 12-6 daily through 3/12/11 in UM PARTV building. Admission is free, donations accepted.
Connell Avenue Renovation Happening
In the 400 block of Connell Avenue a home is undergoing major renovation. It is being gutted and seems like it will be rebuilt from the inside & a 1970s style addition is being torn off (today actually)! Can’t wait to see the results. Judy Wahlberg, Neighborhood Volunteer Advocate
UM Biomass Demonstration Upcoming
Biomass Demonstration Feb. 23
The BioMax, a mobile biomass gasifier and electricity generator owned by UM, will operate at Paws Up Ranch in the Blackfoot Valley this month.
Beetle-killed trees and waste biomass will be processed by a Vermeer chipper to provide feedstock to the BioMax, which will then produce electricity.
The public is invited to watch the BioMax operate and enjoy a short presentation about the equipment from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Paws Up Ranch. Refreshments will be served.
The electricity will be fed directly onto Missoula Electric Cooperative’s power lines. Once on the grid, the cooperative will use it to power homes and ranches in the area.
Judy Wahlberg
University District Neighborhood Advocate Volunteer
Which MT Cities Are Dog-Friendly?
From the Great Falls Tribune this is cute article sheds light on Missoula (and other MT towns) & how dog-friendly we are!
Judy Wahlberg
University District Neighborhood Advocate
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http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20100328/ENTERTAINMENT/3280322/0/GO4_SECTIONINITIALIZE/Which-Montana-s-cities-most-dog-friendly-?odyssey=nav%7Chead
The Buttercup Market and Cafe Opening Early March
Watch for the opening of Molly Galusha’s new neighborhood market & cafe! Named after Molly’s grandmother Buttercup who was born in 1889 and lived on a dairy farm in Helena, MT, the local shop will feature light breakfast offerings, lunches, and will have both take-out food and food products. It will delight you and so will its owner, Molly, who has resided in the University District 20+ years and calls this special neighborhood her home. Hours 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Mon.-Saturday) & Sunday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.