Good morning, Kalispell.

Whitefish Community Foundation & Kalispell Rotary Clubs donated $200K to Ashley Creek Park on the west edge along the Parkline Trail to fund a fully accessible playground, gardens, and walking paths; local builders began work earlier in June to create a lasting community asset.

Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana announced plans to open a new RV park near its office — a move expected to boost local travel and lodging opportunities later this summer in Kalispell.

The Glacier Institute is busy this summer with hikes and camps in Glacier National Park.

In June, it broke ground on a welcome center at its Columbia Heights campus + North Soul Coffee will support the center, and the non-profit raised $170,000 at the Lumberjack Ball.

Flathead High School’s shop buildings will receive a new boiler system starting today as a local firm replaces the old equipment serving the auto, wood, and pottery shops.

The project, awarded to Diamond Plumbing and Heating for $934,900 and funded by the district’s building reserve, will continue through Oct. 15.

Broadway professionals are teaching singing, dancing & acting to Flathead Valley students in a three-week summer camp at Whitefish Performing Arts Center.

They will perform the Great American Songbook today and tomorrow before students give their show Unstoppable on July 8-9.

Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson was honored in the Montana Innovators initiative for his service and courage after recovering from serious injuries sustained in 2023.

Senator Daines read a proclamation praising his perseverance as Johnson rebuilds his life in his hometown of Chester.

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.

Waylon Wyatt & Cole Chaney Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the kickoff of Under the Big Sky Festival with live music from Waylon Wyatt and Cole Chaney.

Marcus King Band Concert

Official Under the Big Sky After Party — Evening — Majestic Valley Arena — Ticket info available — Experience the electrifying Marcus King Band live in Kalispell.

Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings Concert

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Majestic Valley Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the sounds of Charles Wesley Godwin and Coleman Jennings under the Big Sky.

NWMT Cars and Coffee at Kalispell Krispy Kreme

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Krispy Kreme — Free entry — Cruise in for coffee and classic cars every Sunday morning in the summer.

Sara Evans Concert

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Check event page for ticket prices — Experience the enchanting sounds of Sara Evans in a beautiful venue.