🌱 United Against Hate Meeting In Missoula + Annual Summer Made Fair

Hello all! Amy Mayo here with your Tuesday edition of the Missoula Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-shower. High: 64 Low: 42.
• Wednesday: A couple of morning showers. High: 66 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Missoula today:

1. The U.S. Department of Justice's initiative against hate crimes and incidents in Montana communities was discussed at the United Against Hate meeting in Missoula on Jun. 16. U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich emphasized the responsibility to hold individuals accountable for crimes driven by hate, highlighting the need for acceptance and learning from past injustices. The meeting involved a panel of leaders addressing hate against the LGBTQ+ community and discussing strategies for reporting and addressing discrimination and hate crimes effectively. (KPAX News)
2. The 15th annual Summer Made Fair took place at Caras Park in Missoula on Jun. 18, featuring over 160 artists and a focus on supporting local businesses. Attendees had the opportunity to shop for handmade clothes, jewelry, and unique items, including guitars made from cigar boxes. James Rendle, the maker of these guitars, shared his story and highlighted the importance of participating in handmade crafts events for his business, Crafted in Montana. (KPAX News)
3. Behind Owen McQuinn's impressive pitching performance, the Missoula Mavericks ended their three-game losing streak with an 11-7 victory against the Medicine Hat Moose Monarchs. McQuinn rebounded after allowing two runs in the first inning and held the Monarchs scoreless through the second to sixth frames. Despite surrendering five runs in the seventh, McQuinn's efforts were supported by the Mavericks' offense, including strong contributions from Carter Taylor, Chris Compton, and Henry Black. (406mtsports.com)

Today and tomorrow in Missoula:

Tuesday, June 20

• Indigenous Elders Lunch At Missoula Urban Indian Health Center (11:00 AM)
• Missoula Farmers Market At 100 Railroad St. East (5:00 PM)
• Saunter With A Naturalist At Council Grove State Park (5:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 21

• 33rd Annual ADA Picnic Celebration And Adaptive Recreation Clinic At Fort Missoula Regional Park (9:00 AM)
• Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan Workshop At Elections Center Building (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join the Missoula Marathon this weekend and experience the excitement of running in Missoula! You can register here for the race on Jun. 25. (Missoula Marathon via Instagram)
• Last week, Families First Learning Lab was thrilled to celebrate Pride by walking alongside library partners during the parade. You can see photos from the parade at the link! (Families First Learning Lab via Facebook)
• You can still grab a raffle ticket for your chance to win two plane tickets to Palmerston North, New Zealand. The drawing will occur on Aug. 1; follow the link here for raffle tickets. (ARTS Missoula via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update!

— Amy Mayo

About me: Amy Mayo is a writer, visual artist, and political scientist, living in the NC Research Triangle. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Asheville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and has worked in a variety of fields outside of copywriting including policy advocacy, the healthcare industry and pharmaceuticals, and education. She hopes one day to live up to the stringent expectations of her cat, Morty.