Community news
Tree board needs member
The Columbia Falls City tree board has an opening for a three-year term. Applicants must be citizens of the city or own a business in the city limits. Letters of interest should be submitted by Dec. 2 to City Manager Susan Nicosia, 130 Sixth St. West, Room A, Columbia Falls MT 59912.
Meet the artists
The Glacier National Park Fund will host a Glacier Holiday Showcase at their office on the U.S. 2 strip in Columbia Falls on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 4-7 p.m. In addition to holiday refreshments and door prizes, well-known local artists will be present with works for sale, including Mark Ogle, Allen Jimmerson, Chris Peterson, Lucia Holt and Jake Bramante. For more information, visit online at www.glaciernationalparkfund.org.
Methodist bazaar Dec. 3
Columbia Falls United Methodist Church, 117 Second Street West, will hold a Joy of Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with crafts, cookie trays, lefse, pasties, 2012 calendars, silent auction items, cinnamon rolls and muffins.
Klothes Kloset store
The Christmas Store at the Klothes Kloset will take place Thursday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
North Valley bake sale
The North Valley Senior Center will hold a craft and baked goods sale Dec. 2 at the center from noon to 8 p.m.
Healthy food for holidays
A class on healthy holiday cooking will be presented at 269 Second Avenue EN, in Columbia Falls, on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. with demonstrations on appetizers, entrees and special desserts. Recipes will be handed out for all dishes.
Historical Society meets
The Columbia Falls Historical Society meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church at 401 7th St. West in Columbia Falls.
Free music for the holidays
The Flathead Valley Community Band will perform its free annual Christmas concert at the Red Lion Ball Room, in Kalispell, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m.
Historical calendars
The Columbia Falls Historical Society is now selling 2012 calendars depicting scenes from the city's past. They are available for $15 at Super 1 Foods, Freedom Bank and Glacier Bank. For more information, call 892-5953 or 892-3722.