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Good morning Whitefish! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Whitefish keep its shutout streak alive at Columbia Falls?
  • Why fall afternoons at Whitefish Lake State Park feel so different
  • Where new Whitefish-area trails are opening for riders and hikers

Also on today's calendar: latin social dance: merengue! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 69 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Soccer Recap: Whitefish Stays Hot with Another Win, This Time over Thompson Falls (maxpreps.com) — Whitefish's boys soccer team is on a tear, stretching its winning streak to seven games with a dominant 10-0 shutout of Thompson Falls and three straight clean sheets. The Bulldogs now sit at 7-1-1 and have won 12 of their last 14 home matches, heading next to face rival Columbia Falls on Saturday morning.
   

2. 13 Montana Places to See Fall Color Without a Difficult Hike (newsbreak.com) — Whitefish residents have a prime, easy-access fall color escape right at Whitefish Lake State Park, where quieter shores, mellow trails, and lakefront campsites shine once summer crowds fade. The broader guide also highlights other drivable Montana spots—from Glacier viewpoints to Flathead Lake and ghost towns—where you can soak in golden larch and cottonwoods without tackling strenuous hikes.
   

3. More Dirt to Play On: Flathead Area Mountain Bikers Blaze New Trails (flatheadbeacon.com) — Mountain bikers in Whitefish and the Flathead Valley are getting more legal, well-maintained trails as Flathead Area Mountain Bikers expand projects at Spencer Mountain, the Whitefish Range, and Crane Mountain. With the city of Whitefish holding key recreation licenses, FAMB's growing trail crew is restoring historic routes, building new multi-use paths, and reducing wildfire fuels while hosting clinics and volunteer days.
   

4. The Daily Roundup: Montana EMS Agencies Receive First Funds from Federal Health Program (flatheadbeacon.com) — Rural EMS agencies across Montana are getting $8.7 million in new federal funding for ambulances and lifesaving equipment, a boost that will benefit patients in remote areas like the Flathead Valley. The same roundup highlights Flathead Area Mountain Bikers' work on new trail systems in the Whitefish Range and near Bigfork, expanding nearby recreation options for local riders and hikers.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday October 1
  • 7/8th MSVB Smith Valley@St. Matthew's
    Smith Valley Elementary Kalispell, MT 59901
    4:00 pm
  • Girl's Volleyball-Home Game VS. Whitefish Christian
    Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary Kalispell, MT 59901
    4:15 pm
  • Barrel Club | Glacier Distilling Company →
    Glacier Distilling Company, 10237 Hwy 2 E E, Coram
    5:00 pm
  • Barrel Club →
    Glacier Distilling Company, 10237 U.S. Highway 2, Coram
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Square One Concepts, Inc posted a job opening for Grill Cook in Whitefish. Apply here.
  • Lodging Dynamics posted a job opening for Night Auditor - TownePlace Suites by Marriott Whitefish in Whitefish. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Whitefish here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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