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Folks who donate to Wreaths Across America, where wreaths are placed on veterans’ graves at Christmastime, can have their $15 donation matched by the national headquarters if they’re made by Jan. 11. Make checks payable to Wreaths Across America and mail to Steve Armstrong, 439 Grand Drive, Bigfork, MT 59911.

Choir starts

The Columbia Falls Community Choir will begin gearing up of its 45th year of singing. Under the direction of Steven Holte, this choir will meet every Sunday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Columbia Falls beginning on Jan. 5. Rehearsals begin at 2 p.m. and last until 4 p.m. Anyone with a desire to sing is invited to attend. The concert season main concerts will be on March 21 and 22 at the Columbia Falls High School Little Theater and a combined concert with the Flathead Valley Community Band on May 6. If you have any questions you can check us out on Facebook at Columbia Falls Community Choir, email justsingitholte@gmail.com or call 730-2396.

Chamber meets

The Columbia falls Chamber luncheon is 11:45 a.m. at Cedar Creek Lodge Jan. 14. Lauren Alley and Hungry Horse Glacier View District Ranger Rob Davies will present an overview of forest activities, upcoming projects in the Columbia Falls community, and ways to get involved with your public lands. They will touch on the timber program and economic benefit to local mills, recreational opportunities across the Forest for local and out of town visitors, fuels reduction work in our backyard, and information specific to the Crystal Cedar Project and the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the three forks of the Flathead River.

Business after hours

The Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Business after hours is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Columbia Falls High School. The school’s La Cuisine students will cater the event with light hors d’oeuvres and dessert nibbles as well as fresh juice and non-alcoholic drinks to help with those New Year’s Resolutions.

Cabin Fever

The annual Cabin Fever Days is Feb. 14-16. New this year the stakes have risen for Barstool Ski Racing. Glacier Distilling Company has pitched in to double race prizes for all classes. This means the rider and pusher in each class will now both receive $200. This will also be the last year for same-day race registration. Starting in 2021, we ask all prospective racers to head to our website and fill out an entry form in advance of the event. To learn more, visit: www.cabinfeverdays.com. Race organizers encourage friends, families and businesses to put a sled together.