🌱 Arts Missoula Yearly Award Ceremony + Hazmat Certified Firefighters

Hey, hello! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Missoula Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thundershower. High: 86 Low: 49.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 81 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in Missoula today:

1. Arts Missoula will be celebrating local artists and cultural leaders at their Arts and Culture Awards Program celebration on Thursday, Jun. 1 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. Established in 1999, Arts Missoula expresses the importance of the arts in the Missoula community and honors those who dedicate their time and efforts to providing this art. The event will feature a beer/wine reception with light appetizers, music by a sponsee, and more. Tickets are on sale at artsmissoula.org. (NBC Montana)
2. Over the weekend, Missoula Police were in a standoff with a 32-year-old woman that halted traffic between Mount Avenue and South Avenue. The incident occurred on the 2000 block of Mount Avenue when a woman barricaded herself inside a building for a while before eventually peacefully surrendering herself to the police. The suspect is being charged with attempted deliberate homicide and partner family assault. Traffic soon returned to normal following the incident. (NBC Montana)
3. Firefighters throughout Montana came together in Butte for Hazmat Training at the Butte Civic Center, including firefighters from the Missoula Rural Fire District. Officers from several fire departments came together last week for a week full of training taught by the Emergency Response Training Institute from coursework to real-life scenarios. After completing the week-long course, 26 firefighters in the state of Montana are now certified Hazmat Technicians. (Montana Right Now)

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Tuesday, May 2

• Blood Drive, At Seeley-Swan High School (All Day)
• Spring Master Naturalist Course, At Montana Natural History Center (4:00 PM)
• Missoula Jazz Collection, At Draught Works (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, May 3

• RISE Challenge Big Sky Summit, At Cymatic Event Center (9:30 AM)
• Meggie McDonald: The Still Room with Zootown Music, At The Still Room (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• With Mother's Day right around the corner, it is only right that she is spoiled the way she deserves to be for all her hard work. Here is a list made with a bunch of Missoula-inspired gifts and experiences that are sure to put a smile on her face. (Destination Missoula via Instagram)
• Missoula is the perfect road stop for those interested in outdoor activities, especially with natural wonders of the world nearby like National Parks. The city is located relatively close to both Glacier National Park, as well as Yellowstone National Park — these stops are great day trips easily accessible from Missoula. (Visit Missoula! via Facebook)
• Don't forget that Garden City BrewFest is this weekend, where you can get a taste of some of the best local and regional beers, seltzers, and ciders! You can get a full list and more information about the event here. The event will be held at Caras Park from 12:00 -7:00 p.m. on May 6. (Missoula Downtown via Instagram)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.