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Belton after hours
The Belton Chalet in West Glacier will host the Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s business after-hours social on Thursday, May 30, from 5-7 p.m. There will be dining discounts that night.
Eagles Club
The North Valley Eagles 4081 Auxiliary will serve sloppy joes and salads on Thursday, May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $5 per plate. The money will be used for various charitable activities. The public is welcome. For more information, call 892-4081.
Free meals
The Columbia Falls Community Kitchen will serve free hot meals in the basement of St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Columbia Falls on Tuesday through Friday, May 28-31, at 6 p.m.
Garage sale
The North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Avenue, in Columbia Falls, will hold their annual garage sale on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a fundraiser for the senior center. For more information, call 892-4087.
Tourist
training
A free Montana Superhost statewide seminar, “Rockin’ to the Rhythm of Service,” sponsored by the Montana Office of Tourism, will be presented at the Truby’s at Meadow Lake Resort restaurant on June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants are encouraged to bring brochures, flyers or information to share about area businesses and attractions. Contact session host Heidi Wolf at 406-892-8700, ext. 28233 to register. For more information, visit online at www.montanasuperhost.com.
Kids quilt class
The Teakettle Quilters Guild will offer a quilt class for kids 10 through 14 years old in the Columbia Falls High School home economics rooms on Monday through Thursday, June 10-13. A lap size quilt will be completed by each youth. All fabric, supplies and supervision will be provided by Teakettle Quilters Guild. Sign-up and permission slips are available at the Columbia Falls Public Library. Cost is $15. For more information, call 892-5391.
Motorcycles
The second annual S.M.E.G. Motorcycle Show will take place at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building on Saturday, June 1, from noon to 7 p.m. with custom motorcycles, classic bikes, brand new models, a swap meet, a riding apparel fashion show, live music, a bike rodeo, brews and a barbecue. Admission is $10 adults and free for children under 12. For more information, visit online at www.facebook.com/seriousmotorcycleenthusiastgroup, call 406-857-3119 or e-mail smeg406@yahoo.com.
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