Good morning, Kalispell.

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce has moved Lemonade Day Flathead to Saturday, June 28 due to forecast rain— the event was originally scheduled for June 21 and offers young entrepreneurs a chance to learn business basics by running lemonade stands.

The Flathead Land Trust will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday at 11 a.m. on the Kohrs property west of Whitefish, a site covering more than 650 acres of farmland and riparian habitat.

The event will feature a picnic lunch, live performance by Mike Murray, property tours, hayrides, games and a raffle for prize packages with tickets at $40 per person (children under 10 enter free) while contributions support conservation efforts.

Former public officeholders launched a constitutional initiative on June 18 to remove corporate donations from Montana elections by changing corporate charters and blocking indirect campaign contributions; the plan—led by the Transparent Election Initiative founded by former commissioner Jeff Mangan—will appear on the 2026 ballot and has earned support from figures including ex-governors Mark Racicot and Steve Bullock and former U.S. Sen. Jon Tester.

Flathead County commissioners approved a preliminary budget on Tuesday that sets fiscal 2026 spending at $140.2 million, including nearly $20.9 million for capital projects and a $10 million increase over last year.

The budget keeps current tax mill rates to avoid property tax hikes and adds a 2.5% cost-of-living raise for county employees + uses past savings for future improvements.

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area in Lakeside opened its summer activities on June 18, offering a 9-hole disc golf course, off-road rentals, and access to three trail systems — Wild Bill Off-Road, Foys to Blacktail, and Lakeside to Blacktail.

The area also has 40 dry campsites and a ski store, with these programs ending on September 1.

wedi Certified Installer Workshop

12:00 p.m. — T & A Supply Company Inc — Free entry — Get wedi Certified while enjoying food and learning about innovative drainage solutions.

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — VIP package available — Experience today's pop hits reimagined in vintage styles that transport you through musical history.

Herron Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Trail Run

7-11 a.m. — Herron Park — Registration required — Experience scenic trails while supporting local trail building efforts in this annual community event.