Entries by Laura Henning

Fair Volunteers Needed – Aug. 10-17

We are seeking volunteers to help with fundraising opportunities during the Western Montana Fair as well as post-fair clean up: Western Montana Fair Wristband Sales – August 10-14 Sell wristbands to people who are purchasing alcohol at the fair. Volunteers are needed in three locations over the course of the fair. Money from this project […]

Bond Update

On Thursday, July 28, the Missoula County Commissioners approved our request to place a $19 million bond on the November ballot for Fairgrounds improvements. The 20-year bond would allocate $8 million for a third sheet of ice, $8 million for a new livestock and equestrian center and $3 million for site work and green space. […]

Sign our Community Letter of Support

For over 100 years, the Missoula County Fairgrounds has served our community by providing community connection, agricultural learning, and recreational opportunities for all of Missoula County. But as our community grows, demand on the facilities has increased. The success of Glacier Ice Rink and 4-H programs and their potential has become restricted by limited space […]

Volunteers Needed for Kettlehouse Amphitheater Parking

Glacier Ice Rink needs volunteers to help with parking lot staffing at four upcoming Kettlehouse Amphitheater shows: May 25 – Bastille July 1 – Trombone Shorty July 21 – Joe Russo’s Almost Dead July 27 – Punch Brothers/ Watchhouse We need 12 volunteers (ages 16+) for each show – seven for the opening shift and […]

Annual Meeting Highlights – June 15

The Missoula Area Youth Hockey Association, the nonprofit that operates Glacier Ice Rink, held its annual meeting on June 15, 2022. The highlights of the meeting included: The 2021-2022 season by the numbers and financial report from Laura Henning, Executive Director. Download the handout. The rink’s three main goals for the upcoming season: Retain participation […]