Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 11th of March.
Good morning, Kalispell.
🎭 Culture
Montana humor will be the topic at a meeting hosted by Northwest Montana Westerners at 7 p.m. Monday, Mar.
16 at the Northwest Montana History Museum at 124 2nd Ave. East in Kalispell — tickets cost $5 for the general public, with members and youths under 16 admitted free.
The Montana Historical Society has launched Montana Madness, a bracket-style contest featuring 16 historic sites selected from its new book (A History of Montana in 101 Places) that Montanans vote on online.
The winning site will receive book copies, a featured display at the Montana Heritage Center and a trophy.
🎓 Education
Flathead Valley Community College has retained a consulting firm to lead its search for a new president as Jane Karas will retire Dec.
31. The board also approved maintenance projects including roof and HVAC upgrades for the original campus buildings.
Flathead Valley Community College’s board chose ACCT Searches to lead its hunt for a new president after longtime President Jane Karas will leave on Dec.
31 + the board made the decision Monday from a group of five firms and will share details of the search process soon.
Writing Coaches of Montana seeks community volunteers to help local public school students improve their writing skills across Flathead County.
Training will be held on Friday, Apr. 10 (10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.) at the Kalispell Public Library.
🏛️ Government
Last week, Lake County held a ribbon-cutting to mark the first load of trash dumped into the expanded landfill on Kerr Dam Road.
The $4.7 million project will cut costs by ending nearly $1 million annual shipping fees to Missoula — saving funds for future phases.
🎉 Kalispell Events
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Brash Winter Series Rodeo
7-9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — $16+ — Experience the thrill of classic rodeo disciplines amidst Montana's rich rodeo heritage.
Branford Marsalis Quartet Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — McClaren Hall, Wachholz College Center — Tickets required — Experience the brilliant saxophonist and NEA Jazz Master perform with his acclaimed quartet.
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