The Whitefish Winter Classic is an annual charity event featuring well-known college and NFL football players that raises money to assist Northwest Montana families with pediatric medical-related costs not covered by insurance.

• This year’s Winter Classic will hold its kick-off event on Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Crush Wine Bar, above The Toggery, with a chance to mingle with NFL celebrities and bid on a silent auction from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• A bar-to-bar poker run will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., beginning at the Great Northern Bar.

• Visiting NFL players will sign autographs at The Summit House on top of Big Mountain, at Whitefish Mountain Resort, on Friday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• The NFL Play 60 Challenge will take place in the Whitefish High School gym on Friday, Feb. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. The free event wil feature Monte, the UM mascot.

• A snow picnic will take place just off the Gray Wolf ski run at Whitefish Mountain Resort on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Flathead Valley Snowmobile Association providing free burgers, chips and pop.

• The VIP Dinner and Art Auction with visiting NFL celebrities will take place at The Lodge At Whitefish Lake on Saturday, Feb. 26, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 per individual or $700 per table.

• A champagne brunch by local chefs will take place at Whitefish Lake Restaurant on Sunday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, visit online at www.whitefishwinterclassic.org or call 862-8146.