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Local Events - Summer Fun in Northwest Montana: Markets, Music, and More

Summer vibes are in full swing in Northwest Montana! Join us for a spectacular lineup of events: from Columbia Falls Farmers Market with yoga and local goodies, to Bigfork's concert series featuring Roots Uprising and G.O.A.T. Ice Cream. Don't miss unique experiences like Goat Story Time and A Silent Book Club by Flathead Lake! Check out our online calendar for the full list of events.

Events this week:
Columbia Falls Farmers Market
River Bend Summer Concert Series
Goat Story Time | Goats of Glacier
B.Y.O. Book Club: A Silent Book Club for Introverts
Picnic in the Park 2024
20 Grand: Annual Polebrige Throwdown
Flathead Lake Festival of Art
Glacier Nordic Club's 42nd Annual Big Mountain Run
5k beer run MT brewery running series x Bias Brewing
Live Acoustic Jazz with Joe Procita at Waters Edge Winery & Bistro!
Live Music with Andrew Sweeney
Live Music with JJ Kind

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July 15, 2024

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Measles Risk in Montana, Arts Funding Cut, & Kalispell Homeless Shelter Settlement

This week on News Now, Taylor Inman covers the latest health concerns as Flathead County officials prepare for a potential measles outbreak amid declining vaccination rates. Plus, state legislators strip funding from five local arts nonprofits, sparking controversy over legislative attendance rules. In Kalispell, the City Council is set to vote on a $140,000 settlement with the Flathead Warming Center, which could reinstate its permit and reshape the city’s approach to homelessness. Stay informed with the biggest headlines across Northwest Montana.

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at https://lorensauto.com/

March 10, 2025

March in Montana: St. Paddy’s Parties, Gem Treasures & Adventure Films

March in Northwest Montana is packed with exciting events! From the 4th Annual Cloverfest in Columbia Falls and Brannigan’s Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to the Gold, Gem & Mineral Show and the MountainFilm Tour, there’s something for everyone. Plus, catch live jazz from local high school bands, get the latest Glacier National Park updates, and sip craft brews at the S.N.O.W. Bus Brewfest. Tune in for a full rundown of this month’s must-attend events!

The 4th Annual Cloverfest in Columbia Falls kicks off on Saturday, March 15, 2025, featuring live music, bagpipes, a 5K & fun run, food trucks, a beer garden, and family-friendly fun. Register at https://columbiafallschamber.org/cloverfest.

Brannigan’s Pub in Kalispell hosts its Under the Tent St. Patrick’s Day Celebration from March 14-17, 2025, with live music, a pub crawl, Celtic dancers, and festive food & drink specials. Learn more at https://branniganspub.com.

The 18th Annual Gold, Gem & Mineral Show returns to the Flathead County Fairgrounds on March 22-23, 2025, with live demos, silent auctions, door prizes, and a kid-friendly interactive area. Admission is $5 for both days, and kids (middle school age & younger) get in free! More details at https://facebook.com/rockchucksrockclub.

Find all other event details at https://dailyinterlake.com/events/

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.

March 4, 2025

Montana Voting Rights Debate, Kalispell’s $6.8M Wastewater Plan & School Lunch Funding Cut

This week on News Now, reporter Taylor Inman breaks down Montana’s heated voting rights debate as lawmakers push new restrictions on voters deemed to have an “unsound mind.” Kalispell city officials look to fast-track a $6.8 million wastewater treatment upgrade, and a legislative subcommittee votes to cut $20 million in federal funds from a summer lunch program serving over 76,000 children. Get the latest updates on these major issues affecting communities across Montana.

Read more from this week’s stories: 

House GOP passes bill restricting Montana voters of “unsound mind”

Kalispell City Council poised to fast track sewage plant upgrades

Summer program to help Montana children with food cut from state budget

Read more local and state coverage: 

Next phase of large conservation easement up for review 

Gateway Community Center expands children’s library offerings

Somers-Lakeside School District hires new superintendent

Annual Free the Seeds focuses on gardening and food

A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.



March 1, 2025

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thanks to our sponsor Lauren Auto Repair at 1309 US Highway 2 in Callis spell most consistently rated five-star shop serving the Callis Bell area visit Lauren auto.com [Music]

lacom welcome to the Daily in Lakes local events podcast it's a hot newspaper summer in Northwest Montana the Daily Inner Lake is a great place to find all the best events while last week had us Dawning our Festival hats and cowboy boots to hang with 20,000 of our new best friends this week presents a mare menu of awesome things to do in Northwest Montana let's find your next best time summer Sunday mornings have you visiting the Columbia Falls Farmers Market from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the lawn of the glacier Institute join in for yoga with Columbia Falls yoga at 9:30 a.m. and stay for locally grown protos Jam bread eggs handmade jewelry tarot readings local artists and live music the Sunday evening big Fort concert series continues this week with roots Uprising taking the Riverbend concert series stage at sliders Park in Big Fork at 700 p.m. besides reggae my favorite goat ice cream will be on hand their delicious cool treat of goat milk ice cream for a can't miss good time of chill tunes and tasty treats and if if you're looking for a goatly good time check out goat story time on Thursday July 16th at noon with goats of Glacier in Corum have a goat time listening to a farm themed story book while dwarf goats alpacas Highland cows and chickens wander about stay after for a bounce in the bounce house and tasty Refreshments or settle in near Flathead Lake on Tuesday July 16th 4: to 5:00 p.m. at wfir State Park in Bigfork for a silent book club this adult only activity invites introverts and extroverts alike to read quietly near the lake and then chat about their books to other readers Tuesday July 16th also has the weekly picnic in the park at Callis Bell's Depot Park this week enjoy the Kenny James Miller Band during this familyfriendly concert 600 to 8:00 p.m. Friday night Northern Lights your favorite neighborhood funk band throws down for their annual appearance at pole Bridges Northern Lights Saloon 20 grand has been a staple for booty shaking and good times and this appearance is sure to be a funky ride pson host their annual Flathead Lake Festival of art this weekend on Saturday July 20th and Sunday July 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at sacka Jia Park this jured Arts Festival meanders the pson bay Shoreline and hosts more than 40 booths of talented artists from the West Sandpiper art gallery and gifts on polson's Main Street hosts and plans this Artful event each year to share the Arts with the public and to fund their scholarship and community outreach programs run up that hill with Glacier Nordic club for their 42nd annual Big Mountain run on Saturday July 20th all ages and abilities are invited to run walk or hike to the top of the big in support of the glacier Nordic ski team and youth program best part each entrant gets race swag and a chairlift ride down the mountain or run don't walk to bias Brewing on Saturday July 20th to join in a 5k run for the Montana Brewing running Series begin and end at the bias Tap Room starting at 11:00 a.m. for a b e RN and a funfilled day wat's Edge Winery and beastro in Callis Bell not only has a great food lineup but they have been bringing the music as well this week order up and listen up to acoustic Jazz with Joe pra on Wednesday July 17th Friday July 19th has flaad Scott Talent winner Andrew Sweeny performing for pizza and stay upbeat with The Talented JJ kind on Saturday July 20th what a week folks as always thanks for tuning in to our local events podcast and for supporting Mont an's best daily newspaper find full details on each event mentioned in the description and don't forget to like subscribe and share with a friend want your event to be mentioned on our local events podcast visit daily iner lake.com events and add your event for free to our online calendar events from this calendar are also printed weekly in the daily Interlake on Thursdays and in the white fish pilot Hungry Horse news and Big Fork eagle if it's happening in Northwest Montana you'll find it on daily.com events I'm your host Melissa Wells and I'll be back next week with more events to get you out and about see you out there thanks to our sponsor Lauren Auto Repair at 1309 US Highway 2 in Callis Bell most consistently rated five-star shop serving the Callis Bell area visit Lauren auto.com