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Columbia Falls High School band and instrument instructor Karen Ulmer will lead Columbia Falls graduates from years past in a concert titled “Night of Legends†in the high school’s Little Theater on Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. The high school’s Jazz Factory and Columbians bands will perform at the bandshell in Marantette Park, weather permitting, or at the Little Theater on Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m.
Zinke meet and greet
Rep. Ryan Zinke will hold a meet and greet at Freedom Bank in Columbia Falls on Saturday, June 6, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Topics could include cleanup at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site and economic development.
Summer camps
The Farming For The Future Academy located at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls will offer free summer camps for kids with or without disabilities. Camps include Shave a Sheep Camp on June 22-26, Rabbit Wagons on July 6-10, Dairy Days on July 20-24 and Build a Birdhouse on Aug. 3-7. All classes will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to register, visit online at www.farmingforthefutureacademyinc.org. Space is limited.
Free meals
The Columbia Falls Community Kitchen will offer free meals in the basement of St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Columbia Falls from May 28 to 31 at 6 p.m.
High school physicals
Columbia Falls High School students must have a physical to participate in sports during the 2015-2016 school years. Physicals will take place at the gym on Tuesday, June 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Optional impact testing will be available at 7 p.m. for an additional $10. Checks should be made out to The Summit. Parents are encouraged to come with athletes to fill out the necessary medical paperwork.
Roller derby
Flathead roller derby team the Big Mountain Misfits will play a rematch against Butte’s Copper City Queens at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the bout starting at 7 p.m. Last time they met, the Misfits beat the Queens by 315-100. Pre-sale tickets are available for $8 at Wheatons, VideoPlus, team members or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1633367. Tickets at the door are $10. Proceeds from 50.50 raffle tickets will benefit Special Olympics.
]]>Jazz concerts
Columbia Falls High School band and instrument instructor Karen Ulmer will lead Columbia Falls graduates from years past in a concert titled “Night of Legends” in the high school’s Little Theater on Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m. The high school’s Jazz Factory and Columbians bands will perform at the bandshell in Marantette Park, weather permitting, or at the Little Theater on Friday, May 29, at 7 p.m.
Zinke meet and greet
Rep. Ryan Zinke will hold a meet and greet at Freedom Bank in Columbia Falls on Saturday, June 6, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. Topics could include cleanup at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. site and economic development.
Summer camps
The Farming For The Future Academy located at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls will offer free summer camps for kids with or without disabilities. Camps include Shave a Sheep Camp on June 22-26, Rabbit Wagons on July 6-10, Dairy Days on July 20-24 and Build a Birdhouse on Aug. 3-7. All classes will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For more information or to register, visit online at www.farmingforthefutureacademyinc.org. Space is limited.
Free meals
The Columbia Falls Community Kitchen will offer free meals in the basement of St. Richard’s Catholic Church in Columbia Falls from May 28 to 31 at 6 p.m.
High school physicals
Columbia Falls High School students must have a physical to participate in sports during the 2015-2016 school years. Physicals will take place at the gym on Tuesday, June 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $20. Optional impact testing will be available at 7 p.m. for an additional $10. Checks should be made out to The Summit. Parents are encouraged to come with athletes to fill out the necessary medical paperwork.
Roller derby
Flathead roller derby team the Big Mountain Misfits will play a rematch against Butte’s Copper City Queens at the Flathead County Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 30, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and the bout starting at 7 p.m. Last time they met, the Misfits beat the Queens by 315-100. Pre-sale tickets are available for $8 at Wheatons, VideoPlus, team members or online at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1633367. Tickets at the door are $10. Proceeds from 50.50 raffle tickets will benefit Special Olympics.
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