Ride Free all Week on the Mountain Line. Mountain Line buses will operate FREE OF CHARGE on all routes during BWBW. “Give transit a try – on us.” Mountain Line. Ray Hoff. 543-8386.
Walk N Roll Week. Mon–Fri, 7:30am – 2:30pm. ASUM Transportation’s
incentive program for The University of Montana as part of Missoula’s BWBW. Volunteers will hand out buttons and raffle tickets at UM entrances and bus stops to those traveling to the U in any way other than driving alone. Raffle (Friday noon) prizes include a Cruiser bike, bike trailer, lights, and shirts. See also Friday listing. Nancy Wilson. 243-4599.
Transfer Center Information Services. Mon-Tue, Thur-Fri, 1–5 pm. Wed 2–5 pm. Mountain Line employees will be available to answer questions regarding routes and schedules in the Mountain Line Transfer Center. Mountain Line. Ray Hoff.
543-8386.
On MCAT. Watch for special BWBW programming on MCAT, Bresnan Cable Channel 7. See www.mcat.org for a schedule or call 542-6228.
Try a Better Way. Inaugural event. All week long, follow the stories of local Missoulians who pledge to use alternate transportation throughout the week. Leading citizens who almost always drive will try a better way. Eric. Bicycle Pedestrian Office. 552-6352.
Good Food Store non-polluter commuter deals. For anyone biking/walking/busing to Good Food Store, receive a treat: See daily listings. Jennifer Marrow. 541-3663.
Blue Bike Special. Mon–Fri, 8 am-8 pm. Sat 8 am–6 pm. Sun, 12-6 pm. At the Currents Aquatic Center in McCormick Park, grab a Blue Bike, free for the day. Enjoy cruising around town on the Parks and Recreation free Dasani blue bikes. Missoula Parks and Recreation Dept. Jason. 552-6271.
Kettlehouse Brewing Co. Incentives. All BWBW except Sunday. 12–9 pm. All who bike/walk/bus to the Kettlhouse can enter a drawing for free schwag (shirts, glassware, hats, etc). Suzy. 360-8175.
Water Bottle Giveaway. REI will give a free water bottle to customers who bike, walk, or bus to the store and let us know they did. 2230 North Reserve Street. Ryan. 829-0432.
20% Off any Zoo City Item. 12–6 pm, Mon–Sat. Any who bike, walk, bus to Zoo City at 235 N. 1st St. get 20% off any Zoo City shirt, hoody, or trucker cap. Zoo City Custom Apparel. Chris. 529-6482.
BWB Sale. All week long. SELVEDGE STUDIO. 509 S. Higgins. 20% off purchase if customer bikes, buses, or walks to Selvedge. Leah. 541-7171.
Peace Center Promotions. Get around by bike, bus, or on foot this week and get an increasing benefit at the Jeannette Rankin Peace Center, 519 S. Higgins Ave. On Sat 4-25, get 5% off any purchase. On Mon 4-27, 10% off any purchase. Tues 4-28 -- 15%. Wed 4-29 -- 20%. Thurs 4-30 -- 25%. Friday –May 1 -- 30%. Sat May 2--35%. Applies to all purchases except books. Katie Ghen Simpson. 543-3955.
Raffle for a Camelback. Customers who bike or bus to PIPESTONE MOUNTAINEERING during BWBW will receive a raffle ticket for a free Camelback given away on Saturday April 28th. Pipestone Mountaineering 129 West Front. Jim Wilson or Dave. 721-1670.
Free Bike-Cart Flower Delivery. Noon–4 pm. Free flower delivery by bicycle downtown and U of M area all week long during BWBW. BITTERROOT FLOWER SHOP. 811 South Higgins. Jeff. 542-0309.
2 for 1 Admission to Children’s Museum. Tues–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Choose sustainable transportation to the Missoula Children’s Museum during BWBW and receive 2 admissions for the price of 1 and be entered into our Free Birthday Party Raffle to be announced at the end of BWBW. Kiddos encouraged to participate in “sustain-a-travel” coloring contest; winners announced on Newwest.net. Families First and Missoula Children’s Museum. 225 W. Front. Niki. 541-7529.
Free Dog Treats! All day, all week. Every dog owner who bikes or walks to either location of GO FETCH! will receive free treats worth $1.00. Go Fetch! 627 Woody and 517 S. Higgins. Scott. 728-2275.
Bernice’s Naturally Charged. All week long, 8–10 am. 12-oz coffee to go or singular in-house cup only $1. Keep your body naturally charged for all your alternative choices. Bernice’s Bakery, 190 S. 3rd West. Christine. 728-1358.
Meadowsweet’s Annual Event. Mon–Fri, 10 am–6 pm. Sat, 11 am–5 pm. Use an alternate mode of transportation and get a free stainless steel Meadowsweet Herbs mug. Meadowsweet Herbs. 180 S. Third West. Elaine. 728-0543.
Save a Car; Ride a Pony. 11 am–5:30pm. Anyone who bikes, walks or buses to the CAROUSEL this week is eligible for one free ride per day. A Carousel For Missoula. 101 Carousel Drive, Caras Park. Theresa Cox. 549-8382.
BWBW Drink Off. All week long. $1.00 off any drink for any who walk, bike, or ride the bus to any LOOSE CABOOSE location: Brooks/South, N. Reserve, Mullan Road, or Broadway/Palmer. Jill. 880-6415.
Downtown Architectural Treasure Hunt. Participants get a coupon for $5.00 off the next FIRST NIGHT MISSOULA button. Self-guided treasure hunt for architectural elements in Missoula’s downtown. Pick up your treasure hunt game sheet at the Missoula Cultural Council (217 E. Front), Missoula in Motion (127 W. Spruce), or OPG (City Hall). Co-sponsored by these groups and the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission. 258-4706.
Rhinoceros/New Belgium Pint Night. Walk, bike, or bus to the Rhinoceros during the week and register to win a New Belgium “Cruiser” bike. Winner drawn Thur, Apr 30, 10:30 pm. Discounts on New Belgium beers & get a commemorative glass. Must be 21 and over and present to win. Brad. 721-6061.
BWBW at Montana Natural History Center. Tues–Fri, 12–5pm; Sat, 12 pm–4 pm. Free admission and free copy of Montana Naturalist Magazine to bike/walk/busers during business hours. 120 Hickory Street. Lisa. 327-0405.
Free Admission to the Historical Museum. Tues–Sun, 12–5:00 pm. Free admission for anyone who walks, bikes, rolls, or rides the bus to the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. Enjoy the exhibit “Unintended Consequences: The 1918 Flu and World War I.” Building 322, Fort Missoula. Bob Brown. 728-3476.
Half price on bike maps and bike licenses. Register your bike at half price Mon–Fri, 8 am–5 pm. Only at the City Treasurer’s Office in City Hall. Phil Smith. 552-6352.
April 20-26: Unplug and Play Missoula!
Bike, walk or bus to a week of low-cost, screen-free activities for all ages. Unplugging from tv, computers, and video games gives you more time to play, reconnect, and get outside! www.unplugmissoula.org or 721-PARK.