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Highlander Brewing is seeking goat racers for its annual race on Sunday, Oct.

4. Goat owners must follow strict rules as they guide their goats along a set course to win prizes and free beers, while local businesses are invited to sponsor the event.

Double K Bar is a new restaurant in a historic building downtown that serves ranch-to-table fare featuring beef + pork from the Double K Ranch in Darby.

Heelside Boards will open this Saturday at 10 a.m. across from AMC Theatres at Southgate Mall to offer exclusive Montana wakeboarding, kitesurfing, river surfing and snowboard equipment — local owners Scott and Samantha will greet customers and reward the first 25 shoppers with free T-shirts.

Montana still lacks In-N-Out Burger but new locations will soon open in Twin Falls & St. George, offering nearby options for fans willing to drive.

The chain remains cautious with its expansion and has not announced plans to build in Montana.

The Blackfeet Tribe is restoring a traditional food source by processing about 40 bison a year into products such as stew meat and jerky through its Siyeh Corporation, which supplies local markets, restaurants, and elders with healthy, locally sourced meat.

Tribal leaders say the program revives a vital cultural connection.

Scientists and activists urged Montanans to push for tighter PFAS controls during an online meeting held Thursday by the Montana Environmental Information Center.

They encouraged residents to speak up at the Environmental Quality Council meeting on July 14 to demand stronger oversight of these harmful chemicals.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks said the Blackfoot River from the Weigh Station FAS to the Interstate 90 crossing near Milltown will be closed to floating starting Wednesday, July 15 due to BNSF Railway bridge construction.

Alternate access remains available until the closure ends on October 31.

Missoula YMCA will open Montana's first regulation squash courts on July 24–25 at its Airnasium facility on 3000 S Russell St, featuring free clinics and professional exhibitions.

Local and national donations raised over $225,000 to complete the project.

Missoula Clinic by The Street Dog Coalition

9-11 a.m. — Watershed Navigation Center — Free services — Providing essential veterinary care for pets of people experiencing homelessness in Missoula.

Glacier Range Riders vs. Missoula PaddleHeads Community Night

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Ogren Park at Allegiance Field — Ticket revenue supports local charity — Celebrate baseball while giving back to the community.

Downtown ToNight at Caras Park

5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and local makers while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Missoula.

Tape B and Levity Concert

4-7:30 p.m. — KettleHouse Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary from $71 to $763 — Enjoy an afternoon of live music with Tape B and Levity at a stunning venue.

Missoula Cars & Coffee Meetup

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — J & K Customs — Free entry — Showcase your coolest cars, trucks, and bikes in a friendly local gathering.

Out to Lunch

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music by Big Sky Mudflaps, local food trucks, and family-friendly activities in downtown Missoula.

Golf Tournament

1-4 p.m. — University of Montana Golf Course — $200 per team — Participate in a 9 Hole Scramble with prizes and a silent auction to benefit local charities.

Downtown ToNight

5-9 p.m. — Caras Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and children's activities during this vibrant summer market.