Community events

The next Columbia Falls Toastmasters meeting is at 12:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Freedom Bank. Learn how the Toastmasters program works to teach effective communication and leadership skills. Public and guests are always welcome. For more information contact Kristi at 406-871-7999.

Columbia Falls Women’s Connection in affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at the North Valley Hospital Community Room on Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls. Guest speakers include Suzie Dofelmire and Creed Westphal. All women are welcome. Cost is $8. For reservations call Candy at 387-4119 or Janet at 892-3621 by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17.

The CFHS Choirs present “Night at the Movies” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 in the Little Theater in honor of Bleed Blue week. Tickets by donation. Funds raise money for the students’ travel and uniforms.

The Columbia Falls Historical Society is presenting guest speaker Ryan Powell at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Teakettle Room in the community center on Nucleus Avenue. Powell will present a historical overview from the perspective of the Forest Service.

Join Columbia Falls Women’s Connection for an afternoon of playing Bunco from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at the North Valley Hospital Community Room on Nucleus Ave. in Columbia Falls. Must be 18 years old to play, and a $10 donation is requested. For reservations call Candy at 387-4119 or email Diana at wconnectionbunco@gmail.com by Feb. 19. All proceeds donated to Stonecroft Ministries.

The first annual Hunter’s Auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 29 at the Fellowship Church gym, 1025 7th Ave. West in Columbia Falls. A $20 admission fee includes catered pizza and soft drinks. Seating is limited so register early. Registration forms can be picked up at Hanson’s Hardware, Glacier Bank or Murdoch’s. Any questions call Michael Riddle at 406-890-9305.

The Columbia Falls Historical Society is planning a chili feed from 4:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 at St. Richard’s Catholic Church as a fundraiser for helping the group attain its goal of a museum for the Columbia Falls area.