Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of March.
Good morning, Kalispell.
Local groups such as the Agency on Aging, Shepherd's Hand, and My Glacier Village offer volunteer roles helping seniors with meal delivery, home repairs, and art workshops today in Kalispell.
Kalispell Parks and Recreation will host monthly conversation sessions at Depot Park — giving seniors more chances to stay connected.
Local fishing guide Ryan Johnston founded nonprofit Cast Hope to offer free fishing trips and life lessons to underserved youth in Kalispell.
The program opened last spring and now serves 1,000 kids across five regions (including nearby states), while Johnston has published three books about his lifelong passion for fly fishing.
Flathead Area Mountain Bikers is set to resume work on two major trail projects this season in the Flathead Valley by rebuilding singletrack near Big Mountain and constructing multi-use trails at Crane Mountain, with volunteer opportunities opening this spring.
Montana Department of Transportation crews are clearing a rockslide on US 93 north of Polson (officials advise drivers to plan alternate routes).
Trail crews are gearing up to clear down trees and debris along local trails as winter’s damaging windstorm reveals hazards with snow melting — officials plan to adjust projects and use professional sawyers for complex blowdowns in Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest.
Gov. Gianforte presented Montana’s Outstanding Service Award to Laura Gardner of Job Service Kalispell on Wednesday.
Gardner has spent over four decades helping thousands find jobs in Flathead and Lincoln counties and strengthening the local workforce.
Logan Health is urging residents 45 and older to schedule colonoscopies for early detection of colorectal cancer.
New providers and a self-referral system at Logan Health Digestive Center have reduced screening wait times to under two weeks.
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.
Paul Cauthen Live Concert
6-11 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticketed event — Experience Paul Cauthen and his band along with Crowe Boys and Radio Ranch for a night to remember.
Solas Concert
4-6 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets from $33 — Celebrate three decades of Irish music with the acclaimed ensemble Solas.
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