2024 Great Place Raffle Prizes and Premiums

  1. Wild River Adventures. Guided whitewater or scenic ½ day raft trip on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River for four people. Total Value: $345
  2. Wonderful Wine to Relax & Entertain: a gift certificate from locally owned Brix Bottleshop.  Total Value: $150
  3. Glacier Park on Horseback: Two-hour trail ride for one in Glacier National Park, provided by local family-owned Swan Mountain Outfitters. Call ahead to schedule your ride & reserve a space for a friend.  Plus, from Western Outdoors some mighty fine merchandise.Total Value: $180
  4. Bigfork Jackpot, Sit Back and be Entertained:  Enjoy the breathtaking splendor of Flathead Lake aboard Far West Boat Tours for 2. Two admission tickets to Bigfork Summer Playhouse for performances June 8 through July 4th.Gift Certificate for 10 lbs of sweet organic Flathead cherries. Total Value: $175
  5. Shop Local Spree (#1 of 4): A $100 gift certificate from Tailwaggers Pet Store along with a couple of free self-service dog wash cards. Also, from Dog Gone Clean a one self serve coupon.  A certificate for residential composting service for 3 months at your doorstep for organic recycling from Dirt Rich. Plus, $25 gift certificate from Insty Prints. Total Value: $216
  6. Art For Your Home: An organically grown gourd that has been decorated with coiled pine needles and waxed linen rim that’s adorned with deer antlers, this one courtesy of Dustin Leftridge, McGarvey Law. Plus, a beautiful 20” x 12” print, titled: “Buffalo”, and a box set of cards “Faces of Lake McDonald” by local artist Alanna Ober.  Total Value: $325.
  7. Glacier Symphony: Two gift certificates for the show of your choosing between Jun-Nov 2024 along with 2 hot/cold drink containers. Total Value: $180
  8. CHEERS Grab a Growler to Go: Win a growler worth of beer & 12 refills from Flathead Lake Brewery. Redeem at  Bigfork location, one of the only LEED-accredited (energy efficient) breweries in the country. Total Value: $250
  9. Go Organic: Box of Rain $100 gift certificate for your human-waste-free organic composts needs. A certificate for residential composting service for 3 months at your doorstep for organic recycling from Dirt Rich.  $25 gift certificate and gift bag from the Center for Native Plants in Whitefish. A $40 gift card from Purple Frog Gardens for fresh vegetables or plants. Total Value: $261.
  10. Shop Local for Your Next Outdoor Adventure and Dining Experience: $100 gift certificate from Rocky Mountain Outfitter. Enjoy some of the best food in the Flathead at the Knead Cafe in Kalispell $50 gift certificate. Montana Coffee Traders basket of Coffee, mug, and $25 gift certificate. Total Value: $200
  11. Shop Local Spree (#2 of 4): Get styled with a coupon for 2 haircuts by Amber Radabaha at Shorty’s Barbershop, Plus, treasured products from Sage & Cedar. Capture the moment with a $50 gift card for any form of printing from Photo Video Plus. $25 gift certificate from Insty Prints. Total Value: $185
  12. Half-Day Whitewater or Scenic Raft Trip for 2 (1 of 2): Cool off and enjoy the thrill of rafting in the yellow rafts down the Middle Fork of the Flathead River with Glacier Guides & Montana Raft. Total Value: $162
  13. Handcrafted Wooden Bowl: Unique hand-turned wood bowl by Larry Johnson, one of the Valley’s finest woodworkers. Plus, from Bias Brewing a back country growler with fill. Total Value: $200 
  14. Whitefish Extravaganza: 2 tickets from Whitefish Theatre Company to the season closing show “Death By Design” that runs May 30-31, June 1-2 & 6-8. $25 Gift certificate to Stumptown Art Studio. $50 Gift Card from Central Avenue Bakery & Deli.  Savor one loaf of bread a month for a year from Fleur Bake Shop. Total Value: $185                                                                                                                      
  15. Art For Your Home: A gorgeous framed photo 12″ x 18″, title: “Green Bee on Blanket flower” by professional photographer D. Linnell Blank of Whitefish.  Value: $195.
  16. Family Fun Spree:  Kalispell’s Bookshelf $100 gift certificate offering a variety of gently used paperbacks, hardcovers and vintage books for all ages. Plus, a family card game and $10 gift card from Imagination Station. To top it off Debbie Moon’s famous homemade dessert. Total Value: $175
  17. Yak Meat, Spirits & Produce: Fire up the grill! 5 pounds of Yak burger + 2 packages of Yak jerky from Jim Watson of Spring Brook Ranch. Great surprise merchandise from Murphy’s State Liquor & Wine Store. $50 gift certificate for locally grown produce from Raven Ridge Farms. Total Value: $175
  18. Love your body: Exceptional one hour massage from Whitefish Massage Therapy.  5-class pack for yoga classes at Love Yoga.  Plus, from Kettle Care a basket of Pure Outdoor Essentials. Total Value: $280
  19. Shop Local Spree (#3 of 4):$100 gift certificate from Mountain Valley Foods. Plus, from Withey’s Health Foods a $50 gift certificate & $50 basket of products. Bonelli’s Bistro a $25 gift card for a scrumptious meal. Total Value: $225
  20. Three Hours of Individualized Watercolor Instruction:  Artist Karen Leigh brings with her more than 40 years of teaching and painting experience to her watercolor classes at FVCC.  Her award-winning work is found in many private and corporate collections around the country and overseas. Plus, a box of original artwork notecards by Whitefish Artist, Linda Katsuda. Total Value: $175
  21. Flathead River Float Trip: Half day of fishing, picnicking & sightseeing for two. A great day of warm beer, small fish, soggy food, & humor with Dan Short (non pro). Plus, from Bias Brewing a back country growler with fill. Total Value: $200
  22. Shop Local for Your Next Outdoor Adventure and Dining Experience: $100 gift certificate from Rocky Mountain Outfitter. Enjoy some of the best food in the Flathead at the Knead Cafe in Kalispell $50 gift certificate.  Plus, from Bias Brewing a back country growler with fill. Total Value: $175
  23. Local Offerings: An assortment of organic handmade soap, salves, and arnica cream from Amalgamated Sope Company. Unique & extraordinary jewelry offered by local artist Tina Jo Designs.Stay warm with a pair of handmade knitted mittens by Jan Metzmaker and a knitted beanie by Sherry Hodges. $25 gift certificate from Insty Prints. Total Value $233
  24. Shop Local Spree (#4 of 4): $100 gift certificate from Mountain Valley Foods. $100 gift certificate from Toggery. Plus, a decadent dessert by Debbie Moon. Total Value: $250
  25. Half-Day Whitewater or Scenic Raft Trip for 2 (2 of 2): Cool off and enjoy the thrill of rafting in the yellow rafts down the Middle Fork of the Flathead River with Glacier Guides & Montana Raft. Total Value: $162

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PREMIUMS  •  PREMIUMS  •  PREMIUMS  •  PREMIUMS  •  PREMIUMS  •  PREMIUMS  •  PREMIUMS

Premiums will not be raffled –  So purchase today for the Premiums listed below.

You can purchase Premiums online or call ☎️ 406-756-8993

1P. “Ask Away” Lunch with Mayre Flowers, CBF Co-Chair and Executive Director:  With this informational lunch you can “Ask Away” on topics from growth and planning issues in the Flathead Valley, to Recycling in the Flathead, to Tips for Reducing Waste, to Why Plastic is a Problem, over lunch at a local restaurant. (I’ll buy lunch for two to three individuals.)   Premium Price: $250

2P.  Two Nights at Glacier Cottages, in Saint Mary’s: With the breathtaking views of St Mary Lake and the East Side Mountains, you can relax, hike, or bike during your two-night stay. Situated above St. Mary village at the east gateway to the Going-to-the-Sun Highway, these delightful cottages have two bedrooms and a pull-out queen couch, a fully equipped kitchen, living room, fireplace, TV, Wi-Fi, and a spacious deck (with gas grill!) It sleeps 6. Thecottagesatglacier.com. Available on the shoulder season of 2025: May 15 – June 20 and September 15 -30. Premium Price: $1,000

4P. Naturalist Hike with veteran Glacier Park Naturalist, Rebbeca Williams: Rebecca began work as a Glacier Park Naturalist in 1967 and retired in 2005. She has extensive knowledge, experience, and stories to share. She has a contagious and a delightful passion for the natural world that will make this a memorable hike. She will host four or a maximum of six hikers on a relaxed exploration in the upper Flathead Valley at a location you can finalize with her as well as a time between July to late September. Premium Price: $300

5P. Day Hike To View And Learn About Glacier Wildlife: Join retired GNP wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek for a memorable day in the park learning about the wildlife that calls this great place home. Premium Price: $250

8P. Relax to 1 hour of harp music: performed by Katy Meyers for a healing, a wedding, or a special event.  Premium Price: $150

9P. Great Service for Your Vehicle: M & C Tire $100 towards automotive services or new tires. Friendly service since 1979 – locally owned. Located in Kalispell Montana.  Premium Price: $ 100

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SOLD. 3P.  Fall Hike with Doug Chadwick: What would make a beautiful fall hike in Glacier with three friends better?  Having Doug Chadwick, former GNP biologist, author of 14 books and a frequent contributor to National Geographic with a special interest in grizzly bears, wolverines, and mountain goats as your guide. This hike is available after 9/8/24.  A bargain at Premium Price:  $500.

SOLD. 6P. Get On-Site Tips for your Garden, from an Organic Gardener Expert with Judy Owsowitz from Terrapin Farms. Read more about Judy here https://seedalliance.org/2018/meet-your-seed-grower-judy-owsowitz/.

SOLD 7P. Air Works Heating and Cooling Solutions:  Gift certificate towards your heating and cooling solutions or repairs. Premium Price:  $150.

9P. Great Service for Your Vehicle: M & C Tire $100 towards automotive services or new tires. Friendly service since 1979 – locally owned. Located in Kalispell Montana.  Premium Price: $ 100