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4th Annual Shred Event

Do you have old energy bills, water bills and phone bills? What do you have lying around the house that has your personal information on it? Don’t just throw it directly into the trash, come on out to the 4th Annual Shred Event at NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry. On Saturday, April 15, 2022, from 9an-11am and 1pm-3pm, everyone is invited to come safely shred their personal documents.

“With Tax season being over, the North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry with the help of AARP, Agency on Aging, Humana, Vet Center, Valley Recycling, Veterans Coalition and Grizzly shred have come together to hold a free Shred Event with a donation of cash and or food, they will be shredding important paperwork. “

In addition to the great opportunity to shred personal documents, there will also be representatives with information on identity theft, fraud, Medicare fraud prevention, suicide prevention and care givers’ support. They will also have free gun locks, event swag bags. The 4th Annual Shred Event is drive through this year and is FREE with a cash or food donation for the Veterans Food Pantry. Learn more – HERE.

4th Annual Shred Event Details

April 16, 2022

9am-11am & 1pm-3pm

NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry

About NW Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry

The North West Montana Veterans Stand Down & Food Pantry is dedicated to extending a helping hand up to homeless, low-income, and at-risk veterans and their families. These heroes have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution and people of the United States of America and now we must uphold them in their time of need. Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair

Have you been looking for that perfect job? Do you even know where to start? Boy do we have an opportunity for you to start your next career path. Whether you are just entering the job market looking for your first job or if you are just looking for a better opportunity, the NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair is the perfect place for you to go on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 9am until 4pm. There will be hundreds of career and job opportunities for you to explore.

Sign ups are now open for businesses to exhibit at this year’s job & opportunity fair which will be held on Thursday, April 14th from 9am – 4pm at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center. Businesses can register to participate at: https://forms.gle/37GXJfLZ5J4UvGz38

A partnership between the Kalispell Job Service, Flathead Valley Community College, the Daily Inter Lake, and Discover Kalispell Chamber, this year’s fair has invited local high schools to bring students for career exploration from 9-11am, Veterans and Encore workers (retirees/seniors looking to re-engage in the workforce ) for the 11am-12pm hour, and is open to the general public from 12 – 4pm.

NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair Details

Location:

Flathead County Fairgrounds

Times:

9 am – 11 am: High School Juniors & Seniors
11 am – 12 pm: Veteran’s and retiree workforce
12 pm – 4 pm: Open to the Public

Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Native Seed Planting – ImagineIF Library

Do you like to plant? Have you ever wanted to teach your children how a plant grows? Well, this is your opportunity to have a little bit of planting fun while expanding your child’s knowledge of science. Come discover the science initiatives that ImagineIF Libraries will be hosting this year and participate in the launch of our new Native Plant Garden. Plant and take home a native Montana seedling, care for it and then return it to the library to be added to the garden or give it a forever home in your own yard!

Native Seed Planting Details

Kalispell: April 4-9 – 10am til 6pm
Bigfork: April 12-16 – 10am til 6pm
Columbia Falls: April 18-23 – 10am til 6pm

Learn more – HERE.

New Science Tools Available At ImagineIf Libraries

ImagineIF is excited to announce Science Connect: Lending Tools For Discovery, a new service that allows patrons to check out science kits or a Reflector Telescope. In partnership with Arizona State University and SciStarter, ImagineIF is offering two Citizen Science Kits for checkout – Measuring Light in the Night Kit and Exploring Biodiversity.

In addition, Imagine IF Libraries has partnered with The University of Montana spectrUM Discovery Area in Missoula and the O.P. and W.E. Edwards Foundation to provide an Orion Starblast 4.5″ Altazimuth Reflector telescope for check out. Learn more – HERE.

HERE’S HOW SCIENCE CONNECT WORKS:

An ImagineIF library card is needed to check out a device
14-day lending period, with no renewals
Devices will be held for pickup for 7 days and must be returned in person, not in book drops
Overdue fines will be charged on all devices returned over 7 days late

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Samaritan House Cowboy Up Fundraiser

Are you ready to party for a cause? On Saturday, April 9, 2022, The Samaritan House is hosting the 15th Annual Cowboy Up Fundraiser at Snowline Acres in Kalispell, Montana. At 5pm the doors will open to a full night of dinner, live auction, silent auction, music and just a great night of fun!

“Our live + silent auctions will have goods and services donated by local businesses and individuals from Flathead Valley. You’re not going to want to miss what’s up for grabs! All proceeds from our auction go directly towards our mission here at Samaritan House. We’re passionate about providing our homeless community with resources and we can’t do that without your help.”

The Samaritan House Cowboy Up Fundraiser has over 100 items to be auctioned off from private guided Snowshoe Tours in Glacier National Park and Fishing Charters on Flathead Lake to Private Bottling Party, Artwork and more. There will be something for every person to bid to support the Samaritan House.

Samaritan House Cowboy Up Fundraiser Details

Date/Time: Saturday, April 9, 2022 – Doors Open at 5pm

Location: Snowline Acres in Kalispell, Montana.

Website: https://www.cowboyupmt.com/

About Samaritan House

The Samaritan House is a local nonprofit seeking to end homelessness in the Flathead Valley. We come alongside residents in a variety of ways, including encouraging their efforts to find employment and housing. On a typical nightly stay at Samaritan House, there are 64 clients in the shelter program and 32 clients in our transitional and permanent apartments. Our shelter program has the capacity to house 32 individuals, 4 families, 4 individual veteran pods, and 14 individual transitional apartments. Samaritan House also has the ability to provide permanent apartments to those who have completed the shelter program. We have the capacity to house 31 individual apartments. Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Annual Chili Cook-Off

Do you have what it takes to cook the best chili in the Valley? But, if you do not want to cook, how are you at eating? On Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 1pm until 4pm, at the Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center. Guests can enjoy all the chili that can be eaten including the fix-ens all for $10. Plus, children 12 and under are free. My True Freedom band will be performing live throughout the event. So, come on out to the Annual Chili Cook-Off and have some fun selecting the best chili chef.

Details

1st Place-$100
2nd Place-$75
3rd Place-$50
Peoples Choice- $25 & Bragging Apron
To Enter the Annual Chili Cook-Off Competition you can Email – vvacookoff21@gmail.com or Call – (406)309-0953

Learn more – HERE.

About Kalispell Elks Lodge & Event Center

Elks Lodges are more than just a building, golf course or pool. They are places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, meet the needs of today’s veterans, and improve the quality of life. Since 1868, millions and millions of Americans have joined the Elks. Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Prairie Sisters Vintage Market

Are you ready to hunt for a unique vintage piece? The Prairie Sisters Vintage Market is the perfect opportunity to find that perfect something. On April 2, 2022, head on over tot he Flathead County Fairgrounds from 10am until 4pm. The market has over 80 vendors to keep you entertained and shopping for hours.

If you are looking for amazing antiques, you just may find the perfect one. Spend the day being wowed by vintage goods, amazing antiques, farmhouse finds, rustic treasures, and so much more! STOP AND SHOP with Montana Tees, The Black Antler Boutique, Alley Bees Vintage and Maddie’s Mommy’s Boutique, LARIET LANE, Lazy Daisy Soap Co, MARANNA DEAN and Katy the Hat Lady, Mama and May, Furst Stitches, Hope for Harlee, and Joanne’s Vintage Closet…just to name a few.

“We have the best vendors in the state and they are ready to share their amazing creations with you! Grab a friend, your truck and some cash and we promise you will have a fun filled day!” ~ Prairie Sisters Vintage Market

Prairie Sisters Vintage Market Details

Date: April 2, 2022

Location: Flathead County Fairgrounds

Cost: $5 General Admission, $20 Early Bird Ticket

Time: 9-10am (Early Bird) & 10am -4pm General Admission

Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

North Valley FNRA 2022 Dinner & Auction

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, come on over to the Flathead County Fairgrounds to support the North Valley Friends of NRA Annual Banquet 2022. This will be a full night of fun that that includes a live auction, silent auction, special drawings and so much more. This banquet supports youth shooting sports. Tickets for the event start at $50.00 and can be purchased online – HERE.

North Valley FNRA 2022 Dinner & Auction Details

Live Auction • Silent Auction • Special Drawings
Limited Edition Firearms • Custom Knives • NRA Commissioned Art • Special Lady’s Merchandise, Plus, Many Items Created Especially for This NRA Event and Much More!

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: All Table Packages Include the National Liberty Sponsorship.
National Liberty: $300 Includes: 2022 Sponsor Knife, Cap, Invitation to Sponsor Only Events, Special Recognition in the Event Program and complementary Traditions magazine subscription. ($200 Income Tax Deduction)
National Heritage: $750 Includes: Choice of 1 Sponsor Merchandise and all basic “Liberty” level benefits. ($490 Income Tax Deduction)
National Freedom: $1,500 Includes: Choice of Firearm or Suppressor and all basic “Liberty” level benefits. ($900 Income Tax Deduction)
National Pioneer: $2,500 Includes: Choice of Firearm or Suppressor and all basic “Liberty” level benefits. ($1,500 Income Tax Deduction)
National Legacy: $3,500 Includes: Choice of Firearm, Suppressor, or Binocular and all basic “Liberty” level benefits. ($2,100 Income Tax Deduction)
National Patriot: $5,000 Includes: Choice of Firearm and all basic “Liberty” level benefits. ($3,500 Income Tax Deduction)

Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Bigfork Farmer’s Market Cooperative

The Bigfork Farmer’s Market Cooperative takes place on Wednesdays from Mid-May through Mid-October in Bigfork, Montana. This year the market will open on May 18 through October 12, 2022, from 3 until 6pm. The Bigfork Farmer’s Market Cooperative is located at 22 Swan Way Bigfork next to the Liquor Barn at the intersection of Hwy 35 and Hwy 83. Local vendors and food trucks are all welcome at the market which means guests can find handcrafted items like woodworking, fresh flowers, produce, jewelry, hand crafted quilts, candy, and so much more.

“We are a Not-for-Profit Organization owned by vendors dedicated to providing a low cost venue for Local Artists & Craftsmen, and Local Farmers. We work with other Non-Profit and Not-for-Profit Organizations throughout Flathead, Lake, and Sanders Counties. We were incorporated in 2007, serving these counties for 13 years.”

About Bigfork Farmer’s Market Cooperative

The Bigfork Farmers’ Market Cooperative is an association of local small businessmen and women, organized to provide an economical alternative venue for vendors to sell their products and for consumers to purchase locally grown manufactured, baked and processed produce, foods, arts, and crafts.

The Bigfork Farmer’s Market welcomes local vendors to join the market including flood trucks. If you would like more information please check out the website. Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Feis Fundraiser

On April 5, 2022, head on over to the Feis Fundraiser at Backslope Brewing located at 1107 9th St. W in Columbia Falls. Backslope Brewing will be donating a portion of their sales for the day to the Flathead Celtic Festival. This year the Flathead Celtic Festival is excited to do something new…. A Feis (pronounced Fesh) which is an Irish Dance Competition. The Feis Fundraiser will raise support for this first of its kind event in the entire state of Montana.

Feis Fundraiser Details

April 5, 2022

Backslope Brewing

1107 9th St. W. Columbia

Click HERE for more details

Backslope Brewing

Backslope Brewing gives back to the community by donating a portion of the proceeds every Tuesday Night.

“Welcome to Backslope Brewing! We create and serve handcrafted beer and food in the shadow of Glacier National Park. If you have taken advantage of what Montana has to offer, the hiking, skiing, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting, rafting, kayaking, sailing, and the breathtaking scenery, you will understand why we love this place. Come see us for incredibly tasty brews before, during and after all your adventures and tell us all about them. We love to swap stories over beer.” Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

Whitefish Arts Festival

43rd Annual Whitefish Arts Festvial 2022

Are you ready for the 43rd Annual Whitefish Arts Festival? If you are tired of shopping on Amazon and other big box stores, mark your calendar for the best Whitefish Arts Festival during the 4th of July weekend.

“An annual favorite throughout the Northwest, the Whitefish Arts Festival maintains a long tradition of high quality arts and fine crafts. Whitefish is a picturesque village nestled in the Flathead Valley of Montana featuring beautiful lakes, majestic mountains, and friendly folks strolling the

streets during the 4th of July weekend.”

Whitefish Arts Festival Details

The Whitefish Arts Festival has a long history of drawing top artists and craftspeople from all over the country who work across the mediums from stellar canvas art pieces to top quality jewelry to unique sculpture and metal arts and everything in between. Want to get a jump on your Christmas shopping? This is the perfect opportunity to find those perfect gifts while supporting local businesses. Guests can expect over 100 different vendors that range from painters and jewelers to food vendors and services. The festival is located at Whitefish’s Depot Park on the corner of Central Avenue and Railway Street in the heart of scenic downtown Whitefish. Learn more – HERE.

Are you in the Buzz?

406.Buzz is your best resource for the latest events happening around the Montana Flathead Valley area. From Kalispell and Whitefish to Eureka and Columbia Falls, we’ve got the hottest events, best outdoor activities, restaurant lists, and so much more. From farmers’ markets and breweries to festivals, music events and family fun entertainment, we know all the buzz happening around town.

Whether you are a local or a visitor, we have all the insider information on the best places to check out every day of the week. Check out our Events Calendar – HERE – and get in the buzz!

4th Annual Shred Event Details

NW Montana Job & Opportunity Fair Details

Native Seed Planting Details

New Science Tools Available At ImagineIf Libraries

Samaritan House Cowboy Up Fundraiser Details

Prairie Sisters Vintage Market Details

North Valley FNRA 2022 Dinner & Auction Details

About Bigfork Farmer’s Market Cooperative

Feis Fundraiser Details

Whitefish Arts Festival Details

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