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Chess tournament

The Flathead Valley Open Chess Tournament is Saturday, April 15 at the Eagle Club in Kalispell.

The tournament takes place in the lower level of the club and includes five rounds with Swiss pairing.

The entry fee is $10 with only cash accepted. Pre-registration by email is strongly encouraged due to space limits.

Registration on the day of the tournament is from 9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Entry fee must be paid by the end of registration to be paired.

Rounds run at 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m. or as soon after as possible.

Cash prizes will be determined by the number of entries.

Players are asked to bring their own chess board and set, only standard (Staunton) design, no figurines or exotics. Players should also bring their own chess clock.

For information, www.flatheadvalleychess.org or www.montanachess.org

Columbia Falls Community Choir to perform

The Columbia Falls Community Choir presents its spring concert at the Columbia Falls High School Little Theatre on Saturday, April 15 at 7 p.m. The performance will feature traditional choral music as well as songs to sing along to. “Lord of the Dance” by John Rutter has a familiar melody with some surprising harmonies.

Oboist Luci Yeats will accompany the concert with the selection of “The World of Our Dreams,” and will also feature soloist Craig Blair. Songs to make the audience sing along include “Sunny Side of the Street,” “Over the Rainbow,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” and a Beatles medley titled “Can’t Buy Me Love.” Soloists Diana Washburn and Marc Connelly will share their talents in the energetic spiritual “Shout Glory!” The 50-voice choir is under the direction of Steven Holte and will be accompanied by Jordan Neiman. A free-will offering will be accepted.

For questions contact Steve Holte 406-730-2396 or email at justsingitholte@gmail.com