Classic offers events for all

The 25th annual Whitefish Winter Classic begins Thursday with the first of four action-packed days with events for people of all ages and incomes. Friday and Saturday have many free events with opportunities to meet the celebrity NFL players.

Schedule

Thursday, March 11

• Crush Kick-off party at Crush Wine Bar, Whitefish, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m, $20.

• Poker Run in downtown Whitefish, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., $10 per hand.

Friday, March 12

• Meet the Players at The Summit House, Whitefish Mountain Resort, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., free admission.

• Whitefish Credit Union NFL Play 60 Challenge at Whitefish High School Gym, 4 to 7 p.m., free admission.

Saturday, March 13

• Snow Picnic on the Gray Wolf Run at Whitefish Mountain Resort, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., free admission.

• VIP Gala and Auction at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, starts at 5:30 p.m. Call 862-8146 for ticket information.

• VIP After-party at The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday, March 14

• Champagne Brunch at Whitefish Lake Restaurant, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets in advance: adults $12, children 12 and under $7, available at the Whitefish Credit Union, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake and Glacier Bank of Whitefish. Tickets at the door: adults $15, children 12 and under $12.

For additional information and event details, visit http://www.whitefishwinterclassic.org or call Doug Betters at 862-8146.