Community briefs

Sale supports firefighters

Community United Methodist Church is hosting a yard sale to support wildfire crews and the local Bigfork firefighters.

The sale is Saturday, Aug. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church parking lot at 750 Electric Ave., just past the high school.

All proceeds go to local fire crews.

No clothes or junk accepted. Cash only for purchase. Donations by check accepted.

River and lake cleanup

The Flathead Basin Commission and the Flathead Conservation District are sponsoring a cleanup event of all waters in Flathead County.

The 2021 Flathead Waters Cleanup Event is Saturday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Individuals or teams of volunteers can sign up to collect trash and clean up any river, lake, creek, or pond. When they register, volunteers can select their favorite area to clean up through an interactive mapping feature on the event website.

A celebratory shindig and prize giveaway hosted at Sacred Waters Brewing is from 4-7 p.m.

Prizes include a half-day guided flyfishing trip, an evening sailing cruise, jet ski rentals, and outdoor gear. Prizes will be given to the volunteers that collect the most trash, find the most unique item, or submit the best photo.

To be eligible for prizes, all volunteers must register prior to the event. Contact Emilie Henry at (406) 249-2241 or mail at ehenry@kalispell.com.