Swing For Glacier fundraiser tickets available
Hungry Horse News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 11 years, 12 months AGO
The 10th annual Swing For Glacier fundraiser for Glacier National Park’s three nonprofit partners, Glacier Institute, Glacier National Park Associates and Glacier National Park Conservancy, will take place at the Belton Chalet and Lake McDonald Lodge on Friday, May 24, from 4-10 p.m.
The event will begin with a complimentary beer and wine reception at the Belton Chalet. Red “Jammer” buses will transport guests to Lake McDonald Lodge, where there will be a variety of complimentary appetizers, micro brews and wines, scenic boat rides with Park rangers, a silent auction, dancing to the sounds of Swingin’ Light in the historic Lodge Auditorium, and a buffet dinner.
A Saturday morning program called “Riding the trails, a look back at Glacier’s dude ranch days” will take place at the Belton Chalet.
Tickets are $125 per person, with four for the price of three. Overnight packages are available for rooms at the Belton Chalet or Lake McDonald Lodge. This event sells out. For more information, or to purchase tickets, call 406-888-9039.
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