Your Flathead Valley Rotary Clubs are excited to present the 8th Annual Rotary Great Bear Festival. We are excited to announce our new outdoor venue at the Wachholz Center on August 16th from 3 - 8:00 pm. This new venue allows us the opportunity to grow the event in a beautiful setting and provide ample, easy-access parking. We are thrilled to announce that, with seven successful events under our belt, we have re-imagined the Great Bear Festival together with our community and are growing it to new heights with the goal of making it more family-friendly and affordable! This incredible opportunity focuses on celebrating local culture, music, food, and fun, and it plays a crucial role in bringing our community together. Live music, local food vendors, and interactive activities for all ages.
Stay tuned for ticket information. Residents and visitors will enjoy a beautiful summer afternoon and evening at an amazing venue with great food and drink, and activities for all. With sponsorship support from local businesses and private donors, the Rotary Great Bear Festival raises funds for local and global charitable projects.
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Let's raise a glass to raise a community.
Thank you to our Title Sponsor, TOYOTA, for their continued support.
"Greetings from 221 girls who walked as many as 12 miles each way in 104° on Saturday to attend our workshop . Every day has been full and very productive! Sarah and I are so grateful to District 5390 for supporting our outreach!" - Lucy
he Rotary Club of Kalispell and Partners formed the Sustainable Global Coalition which is currently working on the La Vega Water Project. We built strong partnerships with the community of La Vega, Guatemala, the Rotary Club of Mazatenango, Fundazucar and Engineers without Borders. The goal is to secure a safe and reliable water source for 1,340 adults and children. This project was funded through Rotary Global Grants, donors, and in-kind contributions from the communities in the form of local labor, local funding, and local leadership. Most of the shallow wells currently in use are contaminated. By providing clean and accessible water, this project will assist this community to grow and sustain a healthy environment. Together, we can change lives for the better.
WHAT IS A Tippy Tap? A light-hearted name for simple devices that significantly reduce the spread of deadly diseases. It’s a simple hands-free device for handwashing in areas without running water. A container up to 5 liters fitted with a plastic syringe to “tap” a small flow of water. Soap is hung from the water container, and dirty water is captured for disposal in a basin below. A group of concerned Guatemalan citizens “Los Buenos Vecinos” (The Good Neighbors) are improving the health of their communities by making and installing Tippy Taps - practical, affordable, sustainable handwash stations - and teaching WASH (water, sanitation, hygiene) protocols.
Service Above Self
Kalispell, MT 59901
United States of America