Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of June.
Good morning, Kalispell.
The Kalispell School District will offer free breakfast and lunch meals for anyone 18 and under from June 17 to August 14 using three food trucks that will serve stops at parks and schools Monday through Friday (no ID or proof is needed).
Columbia Falls High School & the Chamber of Commerce have launched six-week micro-credential courses that teach workforce skills to help students connect with local businesses.
The program works with the school’s internship program and aims to keep Flathead Valley talent local.
Flathead County Libraries hosts the Summer Reading Experience with a free Play Expo from June 16-18 in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, and Bigfork.
Drop-in events at Depot Park in Kalispell on June 16 and a teen art project (STEAM) starting June 15 offer hands-on activities for children and teens.
Whitefish City Council recognized Pride Month this June; the measure passed with five votes, with Councilor Rebecca Norton supporting it and Councilor Giuseppe Caltabiano dissenting.
Some local residents questioned its reflection of religious values while others said it helped promote inclusion.
Dr. Lisa Fleischer from Kalispell is returning this month to rural Ukrainian villages near Kyiv to provide primary healthcare as conflict intensifies.
Her team will join Global Care Force’s ongoing clinics to help elderly patients access essential care.
A Polson-based developer proposes a 97-slip marina with floating docks, a public swimming area and a boardwalk at Bigfork Bay — where the Swan River meets Flathead Lake — while the Flathead Conservation District has tabled the permit until required reports are submitted by July 6.
The Kalispell Planning Commission reviewed a proposal from Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley and private developers to build 95 mixed-income homes off Highway 93 — the project faces engineering challenges and traffic concerns, and a public hearing is set for July 14.
Corb Lund Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Tickets on sale now — Experience the authentic blend of outlaw country and indie folk from rural Albertan artist Corb Lund.
Glacier Range Riders vs Missoula Paddleheads
7:05 p.m. — Glacier Bank Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the exciting baseball showdown between the Range Riders and Paddleheads.
Missoula PaddleHeads vs Glacier Range Riders
1:05 – 3:59 PM — Glacier Bank Park — Free entry — Catch the thrilling baseball action as the Glacier Range Riders take on the Missoula PaddleHeads.
Range Riders Baseball Game
6:35 – 10:59 p.m. — Glacier Bank Park — Check the website for ticket info — Watch the Glacier Range Riders take on a travel team in an exciting baseball showdown.
Shane Smith and The Saints Live
9 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Tickets available — Experience the unique sound of Shane Smith & The Saints blending country, folk, and rock.
Range Riders Baseball Game
7:05 PM — Glacier Bank Park — $ — Watch the Glacier Range Riders take on a travel team in an exciting baseball match.
NW Montana Cars and Coffee at Krispy Kreme
10 a.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for a relaxed morning with classic cars and coffee.
Houndmouth Live Concert
9 p.m. — Majestic Saloon — Get tickets — Experience roots rock infused with indie and blues storytelling from the acclaimed band Houndmouth.
Kalispell Pet Fest
10 AM – 3 PM — Flathead County Fairgrounds — Free entry with a pet food donation — Celebrate pets with games, adoptions, and educational exhibits.
NW Montana Cars and Coffee
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for a morning of coffee and classic cars in Kalispell every Sunday from May to September.
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