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The First Best Place Task Force

is a grassroots organization seeking to promote economic development in the Columbia Falls area and to improve the quality of life for our community.

The Task Force intends to create a thriving environment by building on the area’s colorful history and unique connection to its natural setting.

The vision is to promote Columbia Falls area, the longest living community in the Flathead Valley, as The First Best Place.

Glacier Discovery Square

Once the town square and commerce center of Columbia Falls, Glacier Discovery Square is destined to once again become the center of town, and the center of interest for visitors interested in learning the history and culture of Columbia Falls and Glacier National Park.

Gateway to the Wild

Historic Uptown

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What is Glacier Discovery Square?

Support the Library at Glacier Discovery Square!

Glacier Discovery Center

The Glacier Discovery Center is Columbia Falls' new center for culture, history and more - as well as the future home of the Columbia Falls branch of the Flathead County Library.

Gettin' Their Hands Dirty

The Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society spent a day recently preparing beds at Discovery Square for spring, boots photo when they will create native plant demonstration gardens at the Square.

Pitchfork photo

Native Plant society

Learn more at:

http://mtnativeplants.org/content/index/26

North Valley Music School

Music Lessons in Columbia Falls!

North Valley Music School and the First Best Place have teamed up to bring violin, piano, voice, and viola lessons to Glacier Discovery Square

North Valley Music School’s mission is to enrich the musical life of the community through music education and performance. They have been doing just that in Whitefish for the past 10 years and currently have over 600 students a year from babies to retirees. For fall private lessons will be $64 per month (30 minutes once per week) with a $36 yearly registration fee. A 50% scholarship program is available for students who qualify for the federal school lunch program; reduced price lunch receive 25%

For information about music instruction in Columbia Falls, please call North Valley Music School at 862 8074 or visit www.northvalleymusicschool.org.