Local Briefs

Dessert auction

slated for Dec. 17

Libby Senior Center, located at 206 E. Second St., is hosting its annual dessert auction Tuesday, Dec. 17, at the center.

The auction begins at 5:30 p.m. The auction  follows the traditional turkey dinner served at 5 p.m.

In addition to the desserts, there will be numerous  donated gift items for a silent auction.

 All proceeds help the center and its Meals on Wheels program.

For more information, contact Dedi Coy at 293-7222.

Polaris giveaway

to aid Marvin Moe

There will be a drawing of a 2013 Polaris Ranger 900 XP LE to benefit Marvin “Slow” Moe as he continues his recovery from a severe accident.

Moe was driving his logging truck on Highway 2 west of Libby when the accident occurred. He has spent months recovering from the near-fatal accident.

Tickets are $25 each and available at Montana Power Sports, 31740 Highway 2.

The side-by-side is valued at $13,799.

Handel’s ‘Messiah’

set for Sunday

A performance of Handel’s oratorio, “The Messiah,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Memorial Center in Libby.

The Libby orchestra and chorus are again conducted by Lorraine Braun.

Admission is free.

Law enforcement

plans alcohol check

It’s not often businesses that serve alcohol get this kind of warning, but that’s what’s happening.

In the coming months, the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department, in a collaborative effort with Libby, Troy and Eureka police departments, will be conducting continued alcohol-server compliance checks throughout Lincoln County.  

Players to perform

Sherlock Holmes

The Pitiful Players will perform “A Sherlock Holmes Christmas” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday Dec. 14, at the Little Theatre in Libby.

The troupe also will perform Friday, Dec. 20, at the Lincoln Theatre in Troy; and Dec. 21, at the Pearl Theatre in Bonners Ferry. All shows are at 7 p.m., and as always, there’s no charge for the Libby and Troy shows.