Dec. 24 Briefly
The Western News
Air quality meeting in Libby postponed
A Libby air quality public meeting scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 18 has been postponed, Lincoln County’s Kathi Hooper announced.
Several key out-of-town meeting participants were unable to travel because hazardous driving conditions from snowy weather. Hooper said she hoped to reschedule the meeting for mid-January. An exact date will be announced at a later time.
Santa to appear under Troy tree
The Troy Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary will present “Santa Under the Troy Tree” on Wednesday, Dec. 24 from 4:30-6 p.m.
Santa’s helpers will be on hand to give each child a sack with an apple, orange and candy canes.
EPA office announces holiday week hours
The Environmental Protection Agency Information Center in Libby announced special hours for the rest of this week.
The office will be open on Wednesday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., closed on Thursday, and open from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., on Friday.
Scholarship benefit Friday in Troy
The Hannah Hall-Wallace Memorial Scholarship Benefit in Troy is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 26, at 7 p.m.
The event will be staged at the Troy VFW and includes food, live music, raffles and an auction (8 p.m.).
For information, call 295-9208.
Free Christmas dinner planned at church
Libby Christian Church announced that it will again sponsor a free Christmas dinner for the community.
The event will run from noon-2 p.m., on Christmas at the Libby Senior Citizens Center.
For those who are home-bound, call the Senior Center (293-3747) to schedule a delivery.
New Year’s Eve event for youth organized
The Epic New Year’s Bash at the Libby Middle School gymnasium for youth in grades 6 through 12 will run on New Year’s Eve from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
The event includes several events, including a Halo 3 tournament; 3-on-3 basketball tournament; Dance, Dance, Revolution; bungee run/joust; pizza and more.
For details, call 291-0944 or 293-1917.
Family Birth Services plans Dec. 31 class
Family Birth Services in Libby is making plans for a class on newborn care and breastfeeding on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
A class entitled “CPR for the Family” is coming Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Family Birth Services also has its regular free “tea and talk” class on the last Wednesday each month. Everyone is welcome to visit with other moms while learning and enjoying tea and snacks.
For more information, call Joyce Vogel, certified professional midwife, at 291-3292 or 293-4253.
Cancer program seeks volunteer coordinator
The American Cancer Society is looking for a volunteer coordinator in the Libby-Troy area for its Road to Recovery program.
The program provides free transportation for cancer patients to and from treatment appointments, including those out-of-town.
For those interested in learning more, call Keith Meyers at 293- 9277, or Amanda Sprague, American Cancer Society Quality of Life manager, at 1-406-728-1004.
For information about cancer, its treatments, and programs available, go to www.cancer.org or call 1-800-ACS-2345.