Community news
Prize winner
James Ask, of Kalispell, claimed a $50,000 top prize for the Casino Nights Scratch game on June 3 with a ticket he purchased from Smith’s Food & Drug in Columbia Falls. This win was “sheer luck” for Ask, who said he plays Scratch games whenever he gets an itch to scratch, and that this win came “out of nowhere.” The Casino Nights game debuted April 22 with prizes up to $50,000.
Senior 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.
County zoning
The Flathead County Planning Board plans to review the county’s zoning regulations in fiscal year 2014. The update is expected to be less than a full re-write. The board will begin with a workshop to discuss the overall project, including priorities and goals, and lay out a process to follow. The workshop will be held in the Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, in Kalispell on Wednesday, June 12, at 6 p.m. Staff member Erik Mack will administer the project for the board. He can be contacted at emack@flathead.mt.gov.
Bible school
The First Baptist Church in Columbia Falls will offer their annual Vacation Bible School on June 10 to 14 from 9 a.m. to noon for children from three years old to sixth grade. For more information, contact the church at 892-3729.
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.
Lighthouse sale
The Lighthouse Christian Home, 384 North Somers Road, in Kalispell, will hold its annual fundraising garage sale on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The home is a 40-acre farm and residence for adults with intellectual disabilities. Gently used donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the home at any time. For more information, call Natalie Nelson at 857-3276.
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.