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Local Events - Unleash Your Summer Spirit with Workshops, Music, and More in Northwest Montana

Join us this week as we dive into vibrant summer events in Northwest Montana! Explore FVCC's Maker Space workshops, enjoy live music, classic films, and more. Celebrate local professionals at the 20 Under 40 Winners' Ceremony, and catch performances by Judy Collins and Los Lobos. Get ready for a summer of creativity, community, and fun!

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/

July 22, 2024

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Wild Glacier National Park Incidents: Tragic Accident, Wildlife Rescues, Hoverboard Trouble & More

From wild pine martens hitching rides to hoverboarders on the lake, Glacier National Park’s rangers have been busy! Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she dives into recent park dispatch reports that range from life-saving rescues to quirky wildlife encounters. It’s a glimpse into the unpredictable and often adventurous life inside the park.

September 17, 2024

Fall Fun and Festivities: Bears, Books, and Oktoberfest!

Get ready for cozy fall vibes and exciting local events in this week's Local Events episode! Celebrate Bear Awareness Month with a guided hike on the Whitefish Trail, discover the beauty of birdwatching with Flathead Audubon, and enjoy musical performances at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Don’t forget to check out the Flathead Library’s annual book sale and gear up for the Great Northwest Oktoberfest. With so much to explore, let us help you find your next best time in Northwest Montana!

Find all events on our online calendar! https://dailyinterlake.com/events

Events mentioned in this week's episode:

Fall Bear Aware Hike  
On The Stage with Mike Eldred – INSPIRED! | Amazing Place Music 
Badrock Canyon WMA Birding Field Trip 
Birds of Prey ID Workshop at Wild Wings Raptor Recovery Center
Jewel Basin Hawk Watch Field Trip
Ethical Material Sourcing Discussion Panel
Friends of Flathead County Library Book Sale 
The Great Northwest Oktoberfest 

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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/.

September 15, 2024

Helicopter Under Fire, Prescribed Burns in Flathead Valley, and Lightning Strike Recovery

On this episode of News Now, host Taylor Inman covers the latest major headlines from northwest Montana. We delve into last week’s armed standoff involving Two Bear Air, where the helicopter crew was targeted by gunfire and a laser sight. Plus, we look at the prescribed burns taking place around the Flathead Valley. Finally, we discuss the miraculous recovery of a Glacier High School student after a lightning strike and the ongoing community support. The Daily Inter Lake is celebrating 135 years with a special offer: $19.50/month for home delivery plus full digital access to newspapers. Call 406-755-7018 to subscribe and support local journalism!

Read more of these stories:
Suspect shot at Two Bear Air during standoff, sheriff says 
Prescribed fires slated around the Flathead Valley 
Glacier High School student injured in lightning strike released from ICU 

Read more local and state coverage:
Gianforte honors veterans, remembers 9/11 in Kalispell
Remembering 9/11, foundation hosts 10th Patriot Day ceremony in Bigfork 
Tester urges Biden administration to support Noxon Bridge replacement 
Presentation uncovers unusual aspects of historic tales 
Family of minor allegedly sickened by E. coli outbreak sues in federal court 
Kalispell City Council revisits using tax dollars for workforce housing 

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.

September 14, 2024

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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 spell area visit Lauren auto.com [Music] la.com summer in Northwest Montana is for soaking up Community dancing Barefoot exploring a new hobby and digging into a local market we've got all that for you and more in this week's local events podcast by the daily Interlake let's find your next best time for dabblers or serious makers the summer workshops in the maker space at the Flathead Valley Community College are just too good to pass up this week you can learn how to mend or alter your clothes practice on the 3D resin printer create custom candles fashion a junk journal or learn how to make paper located in the brassard family library on the fbcc campus a small donation and a reservation give you access to the maker space and instructor as you learn a new skill workshops in the maker space continue through mid August and summer is an excellent time to take advantage of this great community resource the Kurt Springer Trio serenades The Big Fork Monday Market at the riverv viiew bar from 5: to 8:00 p.m. on Monday July 22nd enjoy this great outdoor venue while sipping Artisan cocktails noshing on goodies from a local food truck and shopping the wees of local vendors a perfect way to keep the weekend alive after a Monday at work Tuesday July 23rd has local favorite Archer Town performing a cal Spell's picnic in the park for another dance your shoes off summer experience Archer toown has made multiple appearances at Under The Big Sky Festival including last weekend that does not stop them from rocking the Gazebo and Cal Spell's Depot par Park bring a blanket and the whole family for the 600 p.m. performance the Northwest Montana history museum is host to their monthly movie Night at the Museum on Tuesday July 23rd at 700 p.m. get a dose of your favorite mid 20th century pinup with Betty grael Marilyn Monroe and Lauren ball in the screw ball comedy how to Marry a Millionaire admission and popcorn are free and beverages are available for purchase donations are encouraged to keep these vintage films rolling celebrate Flathead Valley's best and brightest young professionals during the annual 20 under 40 winner ceremony on Thursday July 24th at 5:30 p.m. it's sure to be a lovely and inspiring evening at the historic summers's Mansion try my favorite barbecue from knucklehead barbecue and a cash bar from Andy's craft house keep an eye on the daily interl and our social media channels to learn more about the select 20 under 40 the WTS College Center is host to three outstanding performances this week starting off with legendary Grammy Award winner Judy Collins on Wednesday July 24th concert goers are sure to enjoy stylings from her 50 album body of work and the special performance transporting me back to the salad days of the early '90s is Toad the Wet Sprocket on Thursday July 25th come walk on the ocean with me as we sway to their great alt rock hits and on their way to the red ants pants Festival Lo Loos stops by Callis Bell for their 50th anniversary tour on Friday July 26th I never get tired of hearing their version of labomba these genre bending Sho rockers will knock your socks off thanks to the team at the W Colts College Center for bringing such diverse and excellent talent to the Flathead Valley We Belong Together the Conrad mansion in spell presents their annual historic clothing tour the last Thursday of each month through September at 5:30 p.m. join fashion historian and textile curator Teresa nson as she guides you through a remarkable Victorian garment collection fashion tells a story of the time period and also of the Conrad family who moved into the mansion in 1895 were blast out of the Victorian era and into the space age at the flat P County Library in cisel on Friday July 26th at 11:15 a.m. as Jared bales of NASA's John F Kennedy Space Center in Florida leads a mission to inspire and shoot for the moon learn about NASA their scientific missions and build your own rocket head out on a mesmerizing Journey Through the Timeless hits of Elton John and Billy Joel as the white fish Theater Company presents piano man this performance showcases musicians Craig Meyer and Ross Bridgeman for three weekend performances at the oanes cultural arts center in Whitefish as part of the Whitefish summer concert series these talents will be supported by a live band of local musicians pson celebrates its annual Flathead cherry Festival on Saturday July 27th and Sunday July 28th there's something for everyone at this Beloved Community f fful get creative during the sidewalk chalk competition or sticky during the Cherry spinning contest browse local artists and vendors Savor treats from food trucks and stomp your feet to live music learn about living in Bear Country from bear management experts at the Swan Valley bear Fair stop into the Swan River Community Hall in Bigfork on Saturday July 27th from noon to 400 p.m. to practice with bears spray don't worry it's not loaded and learn how to prevent human bear conflicts Columbia Falls is the place to be on Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the Columbia Falls Farmers Market this week is Bike Week bring your bike for free repairs from Glacier Cyclery and Nordic shop for handmade jewelry and soap pottery and fresh eggs and veggies I'm excited to try the fresh flash baked pizza from Valentine's pizza and yes you can have pizza for breakfast with their special breakfast pie thanks for tuning in to the daily interlinks local events podcast I'm your host Melissa Wells bringing you all the best things to do in Northwest Montana you can find all these events and more Linked In Our description as well as on daily.com event where you can add your event for free thanks for tuning in see you out there 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 lauren.com