Community briefs
Libby Friends of Library book sale
The Libby Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4 in the book sale room at the library.
They will have a number of jigsaw puzzles and monthly specials. The purchase of items is by donation and the money supports programs at the library.
Dark skies virtual program at county libraries Aug. 9
The Lincoln County Library will host Humanities Montana’s “Dark Skies: Light Pollution and the Story of Montana’s Night Skies” with Sabre Moore at noon Wednesday, Aug. 9.
The virtual program that can be viewed at any Lincoln County Library branch. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Refreshments will be provided by Friends of the Library.
The night sky has inspired generations of humanity to tell stories — some about heroes and adventures, others about life ways or the movements of seasons and animals.
Moore is a founding board member of the Montana chapter of the International Dark Sky Association. The group’s goals are to teach about the history and culture of the Dark Skies movement and the effects of light pollution on human, animal and environmental health. Audiences will hear about night sky stories, gain an understanding of Montana’s dark sky places, including Medicine Rocks State Park.
For more information, please call Lincoln County Library at 406-293-2778.
David Thompson SAR community gathering Aug. 15
David Thompson Search and Rescue will meet at the Riverfront Park on Aug. 15 to honor community members who have served in its mission for more than 50 years.
According to long-time member Terry Crooks, the event is open to anyone who would like to show their appreciation to those whose first visions enabled search and rescue to be what it is today.
The open house will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Founding members of the group, past members and community supporters will be recognized. Current equipment will be on display and Two Bear Air will also fly in to show off the latest in air rescue equipment that David Thompson SAR has used on multiple occasions.
Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
Back 2 School Blast set for Aug. 17
The Back 2 School Blast will be held Aug. 17 at the Memorial Center in Libby.
All families are welcome to get backpacks and school supplies for their children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
There will also be hygiene kits, immunizations and haircuts, sports physicals, BBQ, games and other activities.
The community event is led by the Kiwanis of Libby and Troy, Spring Up Libby, Zero to Five, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center, Lincoln County libraries, the Nurturing Center, United Way, Lincoln County Unite for Youth, Love Inc., county Public Health, Boy and Girl Scouts and 4-H.