People First Christmas Party: The conference room at the Gateway Community Center was filled with gifts and cheer on Thursday as nineteen members from People First assembled to celebrate the holiday season. A buffet featuring a wide array of sandwich and cookie choices greeted the members as they chatted while listening to Christmas music. The highlight for the event came when everyone drew a … Continue Reading →
People First Create Flower Art
Visit two to the Flathead High School Art Club went down this afternoon with teachers Sara Nelson and Kristie Catarelli organizing the activity. The beautiful flower mural created by People First members will be presented to folks at the Heritage Place Healthcare Center on April 11th. The group has enjoyed getting to know students and staff during these special art … Continue Reading →
Big Wheels Practice Sees Large Turn Out!
As 1:00 p.m. rolled around on Saturday, April 6th at Helena Flats School, some 30 wheelchairs hit the gymnasium court to start practice for the April 29th tournament. The SFA is very excited to have first time timers representing Glacier and Whitefish High Schools along with our regular teams including the Kalispell Police and Fire Departments. People First will also … Continue Reading →
People First Table at Flowers by Hansen
Ken and Cathy showed up for the special monthly Flowers by Hansen non-profit and local organization tabling in downtown Kalispell on Friday (pictured). Local artists, authors, and shop owners met with local citizens to discuss their projects and missions. Mike and Kim had some great discussions with a variety of folks who dropped by for the event. Everyone looks forward … Continue Reading →
Fun Time at the Basket “Ball”
It was almost a full house by 7:30 p.m. when Sonny King started up the music and people perused the silent auction items for bidding. People First were represented in force as they took to the floor later in the evening for two-on-two basketball in preparation for the Big Wheels tournament on April 29th at GHS. Beth (pictured) goes for … Continue Reading →
Basket “Ball” on Friday, March 24th
The first part of the two part fundraiser for the Special Friends Advocacy team will be the Basket “Ball” on March 24th at the Kalispell Elks Lounge from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be live music with Sunny King and a variety of silent auction baskets on which people may bid. Please come and join us then prepare … Continue Reading →
People First to return to FHS
After a very successful Valentine’s Day project with Art Club students at Flathead High, People First has been invited by teacher Sara Nelson to return in April to work on a new project for Easter. The projects are part of a yearly goal to increase community service as People First has worked with staff at the Heritage Place Retirement Center to … Continue Reading →
People First Paint Valentine’s for Heritage Place Seniors
The Flathead High School Art Club was well prepared as People First members arrived in room 130 on Thursday afternoon. Each attendee painted a Valentine’s themed watercolor that they placed inside a card with a personal message from the artist that will be presented to seniors at the Heritage Place retirement center on Valentine’s Day. Everyone had a great time … Continue Reading →
Social Media Expert Visits People First
Officer Jordan Venezio from the Kalispell Police Department spoke with People First about social media safety this week. One of the top pieces of advice he gave members with cell phones was to turn off the location setting before taking or posting any photos. Everyone learned some smart precautions from the officer’s PowerPoint presentation.
Fundraiser attracts large crowd
Board President Kim Davis had a great time with Kalispell community members who showed up Tuesday evening at the Kalispell Brewery to help give support to the Special Friends organization. The Brewery donated $1 for every pint purchased between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. at their downtown Kalispell location, and the fundraiser attracted a full house most of the evening. The SFAP would like … Continue Reading →
Touring Christmas Lights by Trolley
Tuesday, December 27th was the last tour of the year for seeing Kalispell’s Christmas lights by trolley. Some of the displays were truly amazing featuring trees, painted figures and character displays featuring Peanuts cartoon personalities and Santa at the North Pole. The People First folks in attendance enjoyed socializing while seeing a broad array of lights. Some of the back … Continue Reading →