Community news
Roadkill law
Montana wildlife officials reminded the public last week that it’s not yet legal to salvage deer, elk, antelope or moose killed in vehicular collisions. A new law allowing roadkill salvage will not go into full effect until November after a permit system is approved and operational. Individuals are expected to be able to apply for a permit online or in person at any Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks office within 24 hours of salvaging an animal.
Flu clinic
The Flathead City-County Health Department will hold a community influenza clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Expo Building at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. The clinic will give health department staff and volunteers an opportunity to practice providing immunizations to a large number of people safely and efficiently. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health experts recommend that everyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against influenza. The cost of vaccine is $25. Medicaid and Medicare will be accepted, and no child will be refused vaccine due to inability to pay. For more information, visit online at www.flatheadhealth.org or call 751-8110.
Church hosts smorgasbord
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh Street West, in Columbia Falls, will hold a smorgasbord on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The menu includes turkey and dressing, meat balls, mashed potatoes with gravy, baked beans, fresh salads, homemade lefse and Scandinavian treats. Cost is $10 adults, $4 children 7-12, $2 children 3-6 and free for children under 3. All are welcome.
Harvest dinner on Oct. 17
The United Methodist Church, 117 Second Street West, in Columbia Falls, will offer a harvest dinner on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. with turkey and all the trimmings and homemade pie. A free-will offering will be taken.
Open house for rehab
Columbia Falls High School grad Thomas Parkhill will hold an open house at his new Precision Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab office on East Oregon St. in Kalispell on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Parkhill received a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Montana in 2006 and was voted best physical therapist in the Bitterroot Valley while working in Hamilton. He was also Cosmopolitan Magazine’s bachelor of the year in 2004. He’s now married.
Honoring 30 years dancing
A celebration of Roz Kristofferson’s 30th year of teaching dance will take place at the Eagles Lodge in Kalispell on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kristofferson owned the Hungry Horse Hotel for decades. People are asked to bring stories, say thanks and enjoy cake and coffee. For more information, call Dawn at 253-0891.
Film showing in town
Imagine Health and the IONS local community group will co-host the film “For the next seven generations” at Imagine Health, 305 First Avenue West, in Columbia Falls on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. A $5 donation is requested. For more information, call 892-4406 or visit online at www.imaginehealth.net.
Free tax help in C-Falls
A $76,800 IRS grant awarded to the Montana VITA Partnership will allow the group to provide free tax services to Montanans of moderate means. Local volunteers are the backbone of all VITA sites, including Columbia Falls. No experience is necessary and volunteers receive free training and certification by the IRS to prepare taxes in the VITA program. For more information, visit online at www.montanafreefile.org.