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Bigfork Community Calendar April 6-13

TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 11 months AGO
by TAYLOR INMAN
REPORTER AND PODCAST HOST Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore of Flathead Lake for the Bigfork Eagle and the Daily Inter Lake. Her reporting focuses on local government, community issues and the people who shape life in Northwest Montana. Inman began her journalism career at Murray State University’s public radio newsroom and later reported for WKMS, where her work aired on National Public Radio. In addition to reporting, she hosts and contributes to Daily Inter Lake podcasts including News Now. Her work connects listeners and readers with the stories shaping communities across the Flathead Valley. IMPACT: Taylor’s work expands local journalism through both traditional reporting and digital storytelling. | April 6, 2022 12:00 AM

April 6-13 Bigfork Community Calendar

Wednesday April 6

Bigfork Job Fair, 1-6 p.m. at Bigfork High School. 1-2:15 will be reserved for students, 2:15-3:15 p.m. will be reserved for career exploration, 3:30-4:30 will be for retiree job seekers, and 4:30-6 p.m. will be open to the public.

Trivia Night at the FLBC, 6:30-8 p.m.

Spring Bear Wake Up Virtual Presentation by Swan Valley Connections, 6:30 p.m. Lori Roberts is a Research Assistant on the Grizzly Bear Trend Monitoring team for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Park (MT FWP). She has worked in both the research and management side of grizzly bear with MT FWP for the past 16 years. Before moving to NW Montana, she worked in the Bear Management Office in Yellowstone National Park. Lori graduated from the University of Montana with a B.Sc in Wildlife Biology. Join via the Zoom link listed here or at www.swanvalleyconnections.org/events

Karaoke at the Buffalo Saloon, 8-10 p.m.

Thursday April 7

Science on Tap at the Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse, 6- 8 p.m. Join University of Montana regents professor of biology Doug Emlen in the cellar of FLBC for their Science on Tap event. Emlen will present “Extreme Weapons: A Natural History.” All proceeds from table reservations will go directly to the Flathead Lakers and the Flathead Lake Biological Station. Reservations can be made at www.scienceontapflathead.org.

Friday April 8

Bigfork Children’s Theatre and Bigfork ACES presents “Cowabunga”, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join all your neighbors as they bring their talents to the stage in this annual community event. Proceeds benefit the Bigfork Aces after school program and the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre. General admission tickets are $10-15.

Saturday April 9

Bigfork Children’s Theatre and Bigfork ACES presents “Cowabunga”, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join all your neighbors as they bring their talents to the stage in this annual community event. Proceeds benefit the Bigfork Aces after school program and the Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre. General admission tickets are $10-15.

Sunday April 10

Handicap singles tournament at Grizzly Lanes, 10 a.m. Check-in begins at 9:15 a.m. Entry fee is $40, lineage and expense costs $18, and the prize fund is $22. Contact Bernie Kuhns at 406-880-4913 or email [email protected].

Benefit Luncheon at the Echo Lake Cafe, 2-5 p.m. Come help raise money for Ted Kauffman and his family following his cancer diagnosis and surgeries. The benefit will include a spaghetti dinner and silent auction. Organizers are donating a gift basket with over $150 worth of ELC goodies, which will be among many other great auction items.

Tuesday April 12

Bingo Night at the Buffalo Saloon, 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday April 13

Trivia night at FLBC, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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