Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
Good morning, Kalispell.
Recording artist Jeff Warner will perform his concert Range the Wild Woods Over: Songs and Stories from the Lumber Camps on April 24 at the Northwest Montana History Museum at 124 Second Ave. E. in Kalispell — he plays the banjo, concertina and cow bones to share the history of old logging camps.
The Northwest Montana Job and Opportunity Fair returns to Kalispell today at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center.
The event begins with a high school and college student career fair from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a community job fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.—over 100 regional employers are expected to attend.
The third annual Earth Day Expo will be held on April 19 at Flathead Valley Community College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organized by the Flathead Valley Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, the free event will feature panels, workshops, an EV showcase and keynote speaker Mariah Gladstone (founder of Indigikitchen) who will lead sessions including a kids’ cooking workshop to highlight clean energy and sustainability.
Rock Wren is a bird that lives in dry, rocky canyons and builds a nest with a unique pebble porch—pairs work together to raise up to three broods each season from May through early September.
Locals can spot these pale, gray birds on hikes near Flathead hotspots such as Cromwell Creek Road, SKQ Dam and CSKT Bison Range in the cool of morning.
Bobby’s Law, which would impose harsher penalties for drunk driving, passed the Senate with near-unanimous support on April 15 and now moves back to the House for final approval before reaching the governor’s desk (supported by local advocates including Bobby’s family) (backed by bipartisan lawmakers).
The Flathead National Forest is hosting a community meeting today at Swan Valley Elementary School in Condon on Montana Highway 83 to discuss the potential sale of Holland Lake Lodge.
The meeting will review a special use authorization application from potential buyers Eric Jacobsen and Thomas Knowles that, if approved, will trigger a 30-day public comment period and lead to a 20-year permit.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present harvest data and discuss trapping season details—including quotas, regulations, and potential changes to be recommended for submission to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission—at a joint meeting of the Montana Trappers Association and Montana Fur Harvesters on April 27 at 1 p.m. in Kalispell.
ATP Teens: We Will Rock You
7 p.m. — Whitefish Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — A thrilling musical featuring over 20 iconic Queen hits set in a dystopian world.
Run Flathead Running Clinic
2-7:30 p.m. — 175 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT — Registration required — Enhance your running skills at a comprehensive clinic for all levels.
An Evening with Dr. Abraham Verghese
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — First 500 tickets include a free paperback edition of 'The Covenant of Water' — Engage with a leading voice in healthcare and storytelling.
Mother's Day Flower Frame Craft Event
8 p.m. — Meadows Edge — Cost to be determined — Create a heartfelt flower frame as a special gift for Mom.
Champions of Magic Show
7:30-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticketed event — Experience an all-new thrilling magic show from the world-renowned Champions of Magic team.
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