Upcoming events and meetings
Community meal
A free community meal is at Bethany Lutheran Church every Wednesday. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. The church is at 8559 Montana 35.
Saddle Up
Saddle Up For Hope is at Flathead Lake Lodge on Thursday, May 22. The event supports the annual Week of Hope — a week dedicated to giving children with critical illnesses and their families a chance to rest.
Coffee and Conversations
The Coffee and Conversations with My Glacier Village is at Bigfork Art and Cultural Center on Friday, May 23 at 11 a.m. More info is available at myglaciervillage.com or by calling 406-250-8784.
Whitewater Festival
The 50th annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival hits the Wild Mile section of the Swan River through Bigfork on May 23-25. Visit bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com for a full schedule of events.
Poker run
The 16th annual Montana Legends Memorial Poker Run for the Vets is May 24, departing from the A Bar in Ferndale at 1 p.m.
Paddleboard race
The annual Battle in the Bay paddleboard race coincides with the Whitewater Festival on Saturday, May 24.
BLUAC meets
The Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets Thursday, May 29 at 4 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35.
Graduation Day
Bigfork High School hosts a graduation ceremony for the class of 2025 on Saturday, May 31 at 11 a.m.
Monday Market
The Bigfork Monday Market with fresh food, artists, food trucks and live music is June 2 from 5-8 p.m. at 191 Mill Street.
Board of Adjustment
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment meets June 3 at 6 p.m. at 40 11th St. West in Kalispell.
Eighth-grade graduation
Bigfork Middle School's eighth-grade graduation is June 4.
Last day of school
Bigfork School District is out for summer beginning June 6.
Quilt show
The annual Bigfork Piecemaker's Quilt Show is June 13-14 at the Bigfork Elementary School, 600 Commerce Street. $5 entry, or bring a non-perishable food item donation for the Bigfork Food Bank to the door on the day of the show.
Bear aware event
Swan Valley Connections and People and Carnivores hold a bear aware event June 14, 1-3 p.m. at the VFW in Bigfork.