Community events on tap
Wreaths needed
The annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Montana Veterans Home is Saturday, Dec. 15 starting at 10 a.m. The Glacier Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Montana Veterans’ Home host this annual celebration. Wreath donations are still needed. Each donated wreath costs $15. Donated wreaths are placed on graves of veterans as part of the Wreaths Across America celebration. Those wishing to donate a wreath or wreaths should mail their check payable to Wreaths Across America to Steve Armstrong, 439 Grand Drive, #170, Bigfork, MT 59911. The deadline for wreath donations is Saturday, Nov. 17.
School off
On Monday, Oct. 22 there will be no school for Columbia Falls School District 6 students. This is a change to the current school calendar. The Columbia Falls School school board voted to add an additional day of teacher instruction to the school calendar so the district can provide Active Threat training for the new staff, and for those that were unable to attend last school year.
Medicare help
Columbia Falls United Methodist Church and the Flathead County Agency on Aging will hold a Medicare information and sign up event from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at the church on Nov. 1. There will be information on prescription plans, health care, food and utilities assistance.
More Medicare help
Flathead County Agency on Aging will hold a Medicare information and sign up event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Oct. 25 at Canyon Elementary during the community dinner. There will be information on prescription plans, health care, food and utilities assistance. A signup assistance day is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26.
Fall fundraiser
The Columbia Falls Women’s Connection fall fundraiser is Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Valley Hospital Community Room in Columbia Falls. Various craft items will be featured, along with homemade baked goods, jams and jellies. Lunch will be served with soup, bread and pie for a donation. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
Fraley talk
Author John Fraley will give a talk on the 1901 Nyack train disaster and other tales from his new book “Rangers, Trappers and Trailblazers” at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at Flathead Valley Community College’s Arts and Technology Building. He’ll give a second talk, focusing on early rangers at 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at the The Museum at Central School. Both talks are free and open to the public.
History meets
The Columbia Falls Historical Society invites anyone with an interest in the history of the area to join them for an open meeting, Thursday, Oct. 25, beginning at 6 p.m., at the Teakettle Room in the North Valley Community Center. If you have any old photos of Columbia Falls or surrounding area please bring them to share with everyone.