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Ranger Ed Norton
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West Glacier Community Building Listening Session, August 19th
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Archived Photos of Sperry Chalet and Glacier.
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Glacier Times
August 29, 2008
Glacier's Timeline has been updated and posted!  The timeline is a mere glimpse of Glacier National Park over the years, through a cultural lens.  If you have history that you would like to add, please
share it with us- and we will do our best to incorporate it. 

This timeline was created with the use and help of Glacier National Park's Archives Office, the Glacier National Park Digital Photo File, Glacier Park, Inc's Digital Photos, and C.W. Guthrie's new book, Glacier National Park: The First 100 Years, Farcountry Press.
                   

Brain Storm for Glacier’s 100th!
August 19, 2008
As rain fell outside, the West Glacier Listening Session stormed up a flurry of ideas.  From connecting kids and nature to bringing back old naturalist programs, from symphonies to bringing out museum archives, from film festivals to centennial gardens—the ideas were non-stop!   Check back to the site often to see all of the comments made during our Listening Session series. 

If you missed this session, you can catch us at Many Glacier Hotel (8/21) 11am-2pm, St. Mary Visitor Center (8/21) 4-7pm, Glacier Park Lodge (8/22) 4-7pm, Polebridge Fire Cache (8/26) 4-7pm.   We will also be hosting a series this fall in the outlying communities.  These sessions are open to all- and you can come and go as you please throughout the three hour time slot!  

If you can’t make it to one of the sessions, you can share your ideas online
  

We are Here to Listen
July 31, 2008
What are Listening Sessions? The Centennial Program will be hosting a series of Listening Sessions this summer and fall.                  


“We will travel the state listening to our gateway communities who care deeply about Glacier National Park,” Centennial Coordinator, Kass Hardy said.  “This is an opportunity to engage all of those who love Glacier National Park and to listen to how they would like to see the park’s 100th Birthday celebrated in 2010.”

We want to hear from you- what do you love about Glacier National Park?  What events and programs would you like to see happening to celebrate Glacier's Centennial? 

The first 5 sessions will take place in the park this
August.  There will be additional Listening Sessions throughout the region in September and October. Please visit the Calendar of Events often to see where you can find a Listening Session near YOU!

As always feel free to share your thoughts through the
'contact us' page. 

 


Open Season for Event & Retail Applications
July 21, 2008
The Centennial Program has officially opened the season for applications!  If you would like to host an event in your community, have use of the Centennial Signature (logo) for publications, or craft a Centennial retail product for sale; apply away.  Get Involved!

Be sure to check out the Glacier Centennial Signature (Logo Use) Guidelines, as well.


       
First Night Sperry; + 5 Feet of Snow
July 4, 2008

The night before Sperry Chalet opens for the summer season, the Belton Chalet, Inc kicks off their season with a fundraiser, 'First Night Sperry'.  This year, 'First Night Sperry' benefited the Centennial Program! 

As we approached the Chalet, the last .5 mile was 100% snow covered- and not only 100% covered, but there was at least 5 feet of snow drifted in the sub-alpine forest.  We followed the red tape to the stone chalet, only to find a 5 step snow staircase that led us down into the check in at the dining hall.  The clouds were hovering; the thunder roaring- and we were admiring the Lake McDonald valley from the dining hall windows.  The evening festivities included an intimate family-style dinner of Teri and Cora's salad, split pea soup, chicken with cranberry sauce, green beans, and potatoes; followed by Albert's chocolate cake.  The 25 of us remained in the dining hall for coffee hour accompanied by games of Phase 10 and Trivial Pursuit.  Stories were shared- and Kass gave a short presentation on behalf of the Centennial Program.  Thanks for the support and a memorable evening!  

Centennial Program, Morning KOFI

June 30, 2008

The Glacier Centennial Program recently made its big debut on the radio! Throughout the week of June 30-July 4, we are featured as a special guest on KOFI, 1180 AM. Be sure to tune in...

 

As mentioned on the radio, we are revving up for a fall series of Listening Sessions. Centennial Listening Sessions will be open to all for suggestions and ideas. These sessions are an opportunity to engage and learn about Glacier National Park and its rich legacy of history and preservation as we approach our 100th Anniversary. Check this blog often for a Centennial Listening Session near you!

 

 

 Welcome to the Glacier Centennial Blog!
June 19, 2008

Welcome to the official Glacier Centennial website!  The purpose of this blog is for the program to publish periodic updates about the Centennial. Check back often!