Community news
Pastor honored
A celebration will take place for the recent ordination of pastor Debra Wacker of the Columbia Falls United Methodist Church, with a presentation and service at the church on Sunday, July 13, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and a potluck picnic with cake and ice cream at noon. People are asked to bring a dish to share.
City weeds
Columbia Falls Police Chief Dave Perry recently sent notices to property owners with nuisance weeds. City ordinance defines nuisance weeds as any vegetative growth other than trees or shrubs, native or nonnative, that are more than eight inches tall. The intent is to address the risk of wildfire as tall grass and plants dry out and become friable. Flathead County is responsible for dealing with exotic or invasive noxious weeds. For more information, visit online at https://flathead.mt.gov/weeds.
Class reunion
The Columbia Falls High School Class of 1954 will hold its 60th reunion at the home of Buck and Ruthee Smith Chapman, 1985 Highway 206, on Saturday, July 19, starting at 5 p.m. Ham and chicken will be furnished by the Chapmans, the rest is up to everyone. For more information, call 892-5945.
Jazz camp
The 20th annual Summer Jazz Camp for students entering grades 8-12 will be held at the Columbia Falls High School on Tuesday through Friday, July 8-11, from 9 a.m. to noon, with a jazz band, small ensembles and improvisation. A concert with a barbecue will take place on Friday night. Cost is $50. For more information, call Karen Ulmer at 892-6500 ext. 267. Mail registration to Columbia Falls High School, P.O. Box 829, Columbia Falls MT 59912.
Summer concerts
The Columbia Falls Lions Club summer concert series continues Thursday, July 3, at Marantette Park with Smart Alex, a quartet featuring blues, rock, jazz and more. The concert will start at 7 p.m. Donations are $3 for an individual, $5 for families. Next week’s performers are Pizzazz Jazz and The Great Pretenders.
Farmers market
Lonesome Ridge will be the featured band at the Columbia Falls Farmers Market, held at Pinewood Park next to the City Pool on Thursday, July 10, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The Thursday markets host local vendors offering fresh produce, baked items, crafts, arts and various eats and treats.
Cooking school
A free vegan and vegetarian cooking school will be offered the first Tuesday of each month starting July 1 at 269 Second Avenue East North in Columbia Falls with free samples and recipes. For more information, call 387-5966.
Shrine circus
The Flathead Shrine Club will hold its annual Shrine Circus at the Flathead Count Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 5, with performances at 2 and 7 p.m. One hundred percent of the funds from the circus will be used to send Flathead Valley children to Shrine Hospitals. Tickets are $15 adults, $5 children and $8 seniors over 65.
Classic cars
The sixth annual Glacier Rally in the Rockies car show will take place in downtown Kalispell on Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, as a fundraiser for Flathead CARE. The weekend will take off with a show and shine on Friday at Kalispell’s Dairy Queen from 6-8 p.m. followed by an American Graffiti-style “Cruise the Drag” up and down Main Street from 8-10 p.m. The main parade will take place on Main Street on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 10 a.m. Classic vehicles and motorcycles will park on First Avenue West and in parking lots between Center and Third streets. For more information, contact Kari Gabriel at 406-751-3971 or gabrielk@sd5.k12.mt.us.