North Forkers prepare to “shelter in place”
COVID-19 is now considered a global pandemic with cases rising exponentially around the world. This disease can cause pneumonia and death and there is no vaccine against it and no cure. People over 60 are most at risk. There are probably many more infected with the virus in the U.S. than has been reported due to the lack of testing… Read more →
Search and rescue training in the area Feb 29
This Saturday, members of North Valley Rescue will be conducting training in the vicinity of Trail Creek/Kintla Ranch. The Two Bear Air helicopter will be in the area for about 1-1/2 hours in the morning if weather and conditions permit. If you have any questions, please contact Mark at 406-890-5043 or m-mheaphy@hotmail.com.
Last Dance Class Before Winter Ball
Hello North Fork Dancers! Our last dance class before the Winter Ball is Sunday, February 9 at 6:00pm at the Hall. The Winter Ball is on Friday, February 14 at 7:00pm. Inexpensive ball gowns ($5-10) are available at the thrift store on the right as you enter Columbia Falls (before the Post Office), but they are only open on Tuesday… Read more →
Winter Ball at the Hall, Feb 14
Hello North Fork Dancers! Here’s a fun way to spend Valentine’s Day with your sweetheart… Join us at Sondreson Hall for the Winter Ball on Friday, February 14 at 7:00. Be sure to bring drinks and finger foods to share…and your dancing shoes. Invite anyone who you want. This is open to everyone (even if they don’t dance!) There are… Read more →
Only Two More Weekly Dance Classes at the Community Hall
The last two dance classes of the season will be on Friday, January 31 at 6:00pm and Sunday, February 9 at 6:00pm. Invite anyone else who might be interested. If your spouse/partner can’t come, come anyway! The first hour of the class is geared for total beginners. The second hour is dance moves beyond the basic steps. We are learning… Read more →
North Fork New Year’s Eve Dance/Party!
From Steve Kelly . . .
Annual Christmas Potluck Dinner at Sondreson Hall today!
The annual Christmas Potluck Dinner is at Sondreson Hall today. The doors open for social hour at 3pm and a potluck dinner is served at 4pm, turkey and ham provided. Please bring a side dish and your own table setting. Your hosts are Mark & Margaret Heaphy and Alice & Jan Caldwell. This is their 10th year of organizing this… Read more →
Forest Service seeking public comment on the Frozen Moose Project
The Forest Service has big plans for the upper North Fork — including a lot of forestry and restoration work . . . The Glacier View District of the Flathead National Forest is asking for public comment on the Frozen Moose Project. The project area is on National Forest System lands from Red Meadow Creek to the Canadian Border. The… Read more →
Weekly Dance Classes at the Community Hall
The first weekly winter dance class was held last weekend with more than 20 people in attendance!! The next dance class will be on Sunday, December 8 at 6:00pm. Invite anyone else who might be interested. If your spouse/partner can’t come, come anyway! The first hour of the class is geared for total beginners. The second hour is dance moves… Read more →
2020 Forest Stewardship Workshop, March 14
Passed along by Karina Pettey… Greetings Forest Stewards The 2020 Forest Stewardship Workshop registration is now open for workshops in Frenchtown, Bozeman, Columbia Falls, and Clancy (just south of Helena). Please share this information and the attached informational brochure/registration form with your family, friends, and neighbors who might be interested in attending. For online registration: http://forestry.msuextension.org/calendar.html#mfsp Save the date: MSU… Read more →