1 / How to Stand Out as a Self-Published Author

Jake Sorich, author of "The Unforgettable M&M" and "The Cabbage Patch" along with Wilton Burke, Great Falls author of the new fiction book “Magic Collapse” will talk about self-publishing, mustering up the courage to start, and how to separate yourself from the herd of other writers. Join for the discussion at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at the Great Falls Public Library located at 301 2nd Ave N. Learn More

2 / Opening Day: Great Falls Voyagers v. Billings 

In this season opener, the Voyagers will take on the Billings Mustangs on Tuesday, May 21, at Voyager Stadium, located at 25th Street North. Tickets start at $13 and gates open at 6 p.m. If you can’t make the Tuesday, opening-day game you can see the Voyagers play Billings till Sunday. Learn more

3 / Pasta Montana: Pasta Case Sale

Pasta Montana will open up sales of their farm-to-table pasta to the community. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, the public is invited to purchase pasta at their facility located at one Pasta Place. One case costs $20 and contains 20 pounds of regular pasta or 10 pounds of egg noodles. This is a cash-only sale and organizers note that there are plenty of cases for sale so arriving at 10 a.m. is not necessary.  Learn more

4 / Great Falls Clinic Blood Drive

Consider donating blood between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Great Falls Clinic Main Campus Physician's Lounge located at 1400 29th Street South, Great Falls. For more information call 406-771-3107. To schedule your appointment or for more information, please visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: gfclinic. Learn more

5 / Great Falls Electric vs. Wenatchee

If you haven’t been able to get to a Great Falls Electric game yet, this is your chance to see them play at the Swarthout Fieldhouse. On both Friday and Saturday nights , May 24 & 25, the Great Falls Electric will match up against the Wenatchee Bighorns, of Washington. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the game is from 7 to 9 p.m.  Learn more

6/ Taylor Swift Paint & Sing Along 

Join Brush Crazy for a paint & karaoke night! Register in advance to reserve your spot. The event will be held from 8-11 p.m. on Friday, May 24, and costs $20, which goes to the cost of your chosen art project on the night. Get ready to sing your heart out, unleash your artistic side, and make memories at this late-night paint and karaoke extravaganza! Participants are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Learn more

7 / Branches on the Spectrum Chili Cookoff

Branches on the Spectrum will host its inaugural Chili Cookoff event from noon to 2 p.m. at The Western Feed Corral. Bring your chili and enter for $10. The judging will start at 1 p.m. All proceeds from this event go to assisting with children with autism and social skill spectrum programs. Learn more

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