🌱 Indefinite Clark Fork River Flood Warning + Missoula Gives Event

Welcome back, Missoula. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm. High: 82 Low: 49.
• Friday: Cooler with periods of rain. High: 64 Low: 44.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Missoula today:

1. The Clark Fork River is currently under a flood warning "until further notice," and could rise above nine feet this weekend, The National Weather Service declared late Tuesday. The higher-than-normal temperatures in the area have caused the snow to melt rapidly in the mid and upper elevations. As a result, there is limited availability of sand and sandbags for the public, which can be obtained on D Road at Fort Missoula. (MTPR)
2. Missoula's nonprofit community is rallying for the Missoula Gives fundraising campaign, aiming to raise $1.5 million in 26 hours. It's the first year with live, on-location events since the pandemic began. Donating today earns a free cocktail at Plonk Wine Bar. Last year's event raised $1.27 million. (Newstalkkgvo)
3. Missoula leaders discussed urban camps and received many complaints, but court rulings limit their ability to remove people. They need more shelter space to avoid overwhelming the city this summer, as all existing shelters are full. Councilmember Gwen Jones said., "Staff respond to the complaints as they are able. They can enforce health and safety codes that include the accumulation of garbage, human waste and hypodermic needles. But they are not able to remove people from their tents or vehicles simply for camping."

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Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Thursday, May 4

• Matilda The Musical At Missoula Community Theatre (7:30 PM)

Friday, May 5

• 2023 Montana State Wood Carvers Show At Missoula County Fairgrounds (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Missoula County commissioners will have a public meeting this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. where you can voice concerns or opinions about cannabis dispensaries and cultivation. For information on how to attend online, check the following link. (Missoula County via Twitter)
• Garden City BrewFest is this Saturday at Caras Park! Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the biggest selection of options. (Missoula Downtown via Facebook)
• If you are struggling with chronic disorganization, clutter, or hoarding, you may be interested in the eight-week course "Getting Unburied and Moving Forward." The next session begins on Jun. 21, so, you'll want to register soon if you or someone you know could benefit from something like this. (Patch Event Page)

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That's it for today! See you soon for your next update.

— 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.