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Fire talk

The Columbia Falls Historical Society will present a program on the history of fires on the Flathead National Forest from 1922 to the present at 7 p.m., Friday, May 4, at the Chapel Building at the Montana Veterans Home. The program will be presented by Clarence Taber and everyone is invited to attend. There is no admission charge. Also included in the evening will be a silent auction as a fundraiser for the historical society.

Community Market

The first Columbia Falls Community Market of the season will be from 5 p.m. until twilight Thursday, May 17 at The Coop in downtown Columbia Falls. The opening week is sponsored by Biggy’s Landscape Service and will feature music from Luke Dowler and The Lucky Breaks and beverages from Backslope Brewing and Glacier Distilling Company.

Stop smoking

A free stop smoking clinic will be held at the Whole Living Community Center May 15-17 and 20-24 from 7 to 8 p.m. Call Mike at 471-9069 for more information.

Levy talk

School District 6 Superintendent Steve Bradshaw will hold a public discussion on the proposed technology levy at the high school at 7 p.m. May 3.

Arbor Day

The Columbia Falls Arbor Day celebration is noon May 4 at Horine Park off Talbott Road. Ruder fifth-graders will also attend and there will be a tree planting and other activities.

Pie and plant sale

The Columbia Falls Our Savior’s Lutheran Church pie and plant sale is Saturday, May 12, from 8 a.m. - noon. There will be a variety of plants for sale; donated from our local gardens, yards, and homes.

Packing clinic

Packer Smoke Elser will hold a packing clinic May 5 at the North Valley Eagles from 1 to 5 p.m.

Family Forestry Expo

The annual Family Foresty Expo at the F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Trumbull Creek educational forest is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12 with a host of educational exhibits, lunch and other events. This is the 29th year of the event. More information at: www.familyforestryexpo.org