Join the University of Montana Orientation Programs at The Loft (119 W. Main) for Coffee Talk on Wednesday, May 16 from 8 to 9 am. Learn how how you can join in welcoming new students and their families to your business as the newest members of the community.

Join us at Flathead Lake Brewing Co. (424 N. Higgins) on Tuesday, May 8 from 11:30 am to 1 pm for a pizza buffet lunch. Hear from Jim Sayer, Executive Director of Adventure Cycling and Brad Layton, Director of Energy Technology at the College of Technology on how bicycle travel is empowering lives and powering up society. $12 per person. RSVP to the MDA office by Friday, May 4.

May 5, 2012 – 12-8pm – Caras Park – Downtown, Missoula  Join us for the 20th Annual Garden City Brewfest the first Saturday in May. This favorite annual event features more than 60 beers on tap, a wine bar, food and live music. $10 gets you a 7-ounce signature tasting glass and two drink tokens – additional tokens are just $1 each. Come early for best selection. Bring your ID and please Drink Responsibly.