Community Calendar 5/5-5/11
TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 5 months AGO
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. | May 5, 2022 12:00 AM
Thursday May 5
Ladies Night at Kelly’s Casino, 5 p.m.
Saturday May 7
Montana Spartan Race, 6:30 a.m- 6:30 p.m. Registration typically opens at 6:30am. Waves of 250 racers will be released every 15 minutes. Runners tackle demanding terrain and punishing obstacles. From beginner trail race and mud run participants to hardcore warriors, tough guys, and marathon runners, they all come out to test themselves on the insane obstacle races. Parking is available at 2886 Montana Highway 82 in Bigfork, at the intersection of Rt 35 and Rt 82 across from Grizzly Lanes. A free shuttle-bus service will bring racers to and from the venue. Find more information and registration costs at spartan.com. Support local Boy Scout Troop 1916, Sea Scout Troop 104 and Venture Crew 2920 by paying for parking near the entrance gate— all proceeds benefit the troops. Cost is $20 per day and begins at 4:30 a.m. The lot is located at 33606 Quarter Cir Way in Bigfork.
Forest Bathing Workshop with Swan Valley Connections, 1-4 p.m. in Condon. Ellen Horowitz has connected people to nature through her work as an outdoor educator, writer and Certified Forest Therapy Guide. Space is limited and cost is $50 per person. Register and find out more information at www.swanvalleyconnections.org/new-events.
Brent Jameson Duo at The Raven, 7 p.m.
Sunday May 8
Montana Spartan Race, 6:30 a.m- 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday May 10
QPR Suicide Prevention Training, 4 p.m. at the Bigfork VFW Hall. Contact Michael Stone at 406-260-195 or email [email protected].
Wednesday May 11
Bigfork Farmers Market Cooperative, 3-6 p.m. Located at 22 Swan Way Bigfork, next to the Liquor Barn at the intersection of Hwy 35 and Hwy 83, the market will be open every Wednesday, 3-6 pm from mid May thru Mid October. Visit bigforkfarmersmarket.com or their FB page for a list of market vendors.
Trivia Night at the FLBC, 6:30-8 p.m.
ARTICLES BY TAYLOR INMAN
No measles cases identified in Flathead County following recent exposure alert
The Flathead City-County Health Department hasn’t identified any measles cases in the county following an exposure alert that originated in the West Glacier area at the beginning of September.
Deep Dive: Outdoor Lab part one, watermelon snow and bumble bee detectives
Daily Inter Lake reporter Hailey Smalley talks with host Taylor Inman about the first of her two stories in her Outdoor Lab series - snow algae at Logan Pass and a bumble bee survey in an alpine meadow.
Logan Health nurses union ratifies new contract with major across-the-board raises
Nurses at Logan Health in Kalispell say their newest union contract includes "life changing" pay raises that benefit both tenured and new nurses.