Announcements & Events

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In the News: Child Care options growing in Kalispell
PDF of press release August 16, 2022: ChildCareARPAPressRelease In July 2021, the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce embarked on building the business case for affordable, quality and accessible child care for our community through a 4‐month study and action plan development. Action teams formed in February of 2022 and are producing results. Overall, 500 child care openings have been identified to date which should come online in the next 12 – 16 months.... "Two of our initiative supporters and members received word that they had received their full‐ask grants for ARPA dollars to expand services in the Valley from the Child Care Innovation and Infrastructure Grant Committee. The Bird’s Nest has received $1 million dollars to expand their capacity as well as Immanuel Lutheran Communities receiving $869,770 for their child care center,“ shared Lorraine Clarno, President/CEO of the Kalispell Chamber. “The lack of workforce continues to be our member’s number one priority and child care plays a big part in this crisis. If our initiative has played the smallest part in bringing stakeholders together and driving solutions, we are thrilled,” said Lorraine Clarno. “We have much more work to do but want to thank and celebrate both The Birds Nest and Immanuel Lutheran Communities for their leadership in bringing more access, quality and affordable child care to our community.”
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New Family Play Group Fridays at Glacier Gateway Elementary in Columbia Falls
PDF Flyer: 0-5 Family Play Group Col. Falls Fridays 2-3 PM starting Sept. 16 <> Open to children ages 0-5 and their caregivers <> Contact Sarah Williams at 406-885-8157 for more information
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School Immunization clinics offered by the Health Department in August and September
2022 Back to School IZ clinics Walk in clinic open to all students in Flathead County. See the PDF flyer for dates and times. For more information call 406-751-8110.
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Back to School Bash August 19, 2022 <> 10AM-4PM Kalispell
Back to school flyer aug. 2022 Free community event at Staples, 1290 Hwy. 2 East in Kalispell/ Evergreen. Friday, August 19 from 10 AM - 4 PM. Connecting people to resources and services including backpacks, bicycle repair, books, immunizations, clothing vouchers and resources for shelter, food and housing, while supplies last. Raffles and games too! Call United Way at 406-752-7266 to donate or volunteer.
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Kids Fair August 3, 12-3 PM – Logan Health Whitefish
FVBC_EventFlyer2022 Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition and the Nurturing Center host a FREE Kids Fair at Logan Health Whitefish (formerly know as North Valley Hospital) on Wednesday, August 3, 12-3 PM. Info, local resources, food trucks, musician, face painting, games, activities and more fun for kids!