Good morning, Kalispell.

Kalispell School District teachers have used Personalized Competency-Based Education for four years to tailor learning to each student's needs.

Principal Shay LaCasse and Superintendent Matt Jensen said the program empowers students to set and pursue individual goals—linking their classroom work with real-world skills.

The Flathead County Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use permit for the three-story, 65-room hotel proposed by Bigfork Hotel Group LLC at 1247 Cala Way—conditioning the permit on MDT's installation of a left-turn lane—and sewer officials confirmed sufficient capacity for the project.

Glacier Symphony: The Poetry of Meaning Concert

7:30 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets required — Experience the profound connection between music and poetry in an enchanting choral performance.

An Evening with David Sedaris

7-8:30 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets available — Experience the wit and humor of America's master satirist.

Fall Food & Wine Festival

4-8 p.m. — Harbor Grille — Enjoy curated wines paired with hors d’oeuvres at this festive autumn celebration.

WCC Speaker Series featuring Mark Synnott

7-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Free for students — Explore the mystery of Everest through the eyes of a renowned climber and adventurer.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert

7-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Tickets available — Experience the holiday magic with Mannheim Steamroller’s signature sound and stunning multimedia effects.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

7 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Get Tickets — Celebrate the spirit of outdoor adventure through breathtaking films at the Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Handel's Messiah

3-9 p.m. — Wachholz College Center — Ticket required — Experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah performed by the Glacier Symphony Orchestra and Chorale.