Good morning, Kalispell.

Flathead Valley nonprofits can soon apply for Whitefish Community Foundation’s 2026 Great Fish Community Challenge.

Applications are due May 21, with selected groups notified in June, and the campaign will run from Aug. 11 through Sept. 11 to support donors and local organizations.

Whitefish and Blacktail ski areas faced a tough winter with lower snowfall and fewer visitors; Whitefish recorded 207 inches and 457,000 skier visits on nearly all of its 3,000 acres, while Blacktail operated half its mountain and will clear fallen trees off-season — preparing for next season.

Flathead Valley Community College culinary students launch a pop-up restaurant called Mezze on campus today at 10:45 a.m., serving Mediterranean dishes like hummus, kofta and baklava for lunch every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday through April 24.

A supplemental assessment on the Columbia Falls Aluminum cleanup found it is not expected to harm endangered species — the EPA will conduct five-year monitoring and the project is set to begin next year near the Flathead River.

Today at 6 p.m., the Flathead County Planning Board meets at the South Campus Building (40 11th St. W.) to review C&J LAND Development, LLC’s proposal to subdivide 41.8 acres near Marion and consider new clustering provisions for residential zones.

Staff will assess road and environmental safeguards.

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.

2026 Northwest Montana Spring Round-up

10 AM – 8 PM — Red Lion Hotel Kalispell — Check event page for cost — Enjoy inspiring speakers, workshops, food, and dancing.

The Market Beautiful

5-8 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket required — Explore over 80 vendors showcasing vintage and antique treasures with live music and special Mother’s Day activities.