Community news
Chamber meets
The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly luncheon at the Teakettle Community Room, 235 Nucleus Avenue, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kellie Danielson, president and CEO of Montana West Economic Development, will be the featured speaker. Lunch costs $12.
Chamber news
The Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is taking applications for a new executive director and for volunteers to sit on the Sports and Education Committee, which organizes the Heritage Days 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and the Holiday Village Committee. Victoria Lee, who took over for Gary Sparr for organizing the Christmas display at Marantette Park, says they need stand-alone lawn ornaments. She can be contacted at victoria@greatnorthernresort.com or by leaving a message at 406-270-8374.
Teen fundraiser
Operatic vocalist Idara Aguinaga will be among the performers at the “Night For Love” fundraiser for the Sparrows Nest Homeless Teen Shelter on Feb. 13 at Christ Church Episcopal in Kalispell. The fundraiser will feature a dinner, silent auction and live music from Aguinaga, Don Beans, Craig Hodges, members of the Flathead Valley Community College Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and other local musicians. Tickets are $35 available by calling 309-5196 or e-mailing sparrowsnestnwmt@gmail.com. Reservations are required.
Shrove Tuesday
The All Saints Episcopal Church, 2048 Conn Road off Highway 40, will hold its annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper in the Parish Hall on Feb. 17 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. with free homemade pancakes, including huckleberry pancakes, and sausage and bacon, including soy sausage. For further directions, visit online at www.allsaintsmt.org.
Skeptics meet
The Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association will hold its free and open Skeptics in the Pub gathering at the Kalispell Brewing Co., 412 Main Street in Kalispell on Tuesday, Feb. 10 , at 5:30 p.m. for skeptics, secular humanists, atheists and other freethinkers. No subject is taboo. For more information or to join FASHA, visit online at www.flatheadsecular.com.
Lighthouse fundraiser
The Lighthouse Christian Home and Services will hold its 10th annual Light Up Your Heart Valentine’s Day swing dance and auction, its main fundraising event, on Saturday, Feb. 14, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 each or $200 for a table of eight available by calling 857-3276 or online at www.lighthousechristianhome.org. Five dollar raffle tickets to win a $1,000 cash prize can be purchased around the valley prior to the dance or by calling 857-3276. Auction items will be listed on their Web site.
History talk
The Museum at Central School, 124 Second Avenue East in Kalispell, will present talks on local history and wildlife with the 13th annual John White Lecture Series. Mary Jane Bradbury will present a living history representation of Montana artist Charlie Russell’s wife, Nancy Cooper Russell, on Sunday, Feb. 8, starting at 2:30 p.m. Nancy Russell is credited with helping her husband become the highest paid living artist of his time. Bradbury draws on over 25 years as an actress, speaker, educator and author to bring history to life. Tickets are $9 available at the museum or at the door. For more information, call 756-8381.