WHITEFISH COMMUNITY CENTER
A Gathering Place for the people of Whitefish, Montana
SCHEDULE
COST
This presentation is free and open to the general public.
No membership required.
Donations always welcome.
SPEAKER
Meet Linda
Linda J. Smith is an award-winning science educator who taught for over 30 years at Rush-Henrietta Central School District.
She earned her masters degree through a National Science Foundation fellowship and received numerous top honors, including Teacher of the Year, the University of Rochester Award for Excellence in Secondary School Teaching, and the NASA-NSF-NSTA-UT Honors Teacher Award.
She participated in NASA’s Teacher in Space Program and was invited to observe major space events, including a Challenger shuttle launch and the Voyager-Uranus encounter.
We are honored to welcome Linda J. Smith as a speaker at the Whitefish Community Center, where she continues to share her passion for science and education with the community.
RESOURCES
Linda Smith Presentations: Season 4
Description
Join us as we kick off Season 4 of the beloved Linda Smith Presentations returning this summer with inspiring journeys to remarkable places, history, and discoveries! Held over five Thursdays during the warm months, this new season features engaging presentations you won’t want to miss.
✨ 2026 Presentation Lineup:
• May 28th – Yosemite, Sequoias, Coastal Redwoods & John Muir
• July 9th – The White House – Home of Presidents
• July 30th – Edwin Hubble & the Expanding Universe
• August 27th – Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
Pyramid building began 5000 years ago. The Khufu pyramid completed around 2560 BC held the record for the tallest man made structure for 3800 years…..
Egyptian pharaohs believed that death was not an end, but a transition to an afterlife, a continuation of life in a different form. They envisioned it as a journey through the underworld and ultimately to a paradise called the Field of Reeds, provided they were judged worthy. Preparation for this journey was crucial, involving mummification, elaborate burials, and provision of goods for the afterlife.
Another fascinating area to explore is Abu Simbel. Constructed a thousand years after pyramid building stopped. It is located 650 miles south of the Giza pyramid complex and remained completely unknown to the outside world….. until 1813. 3000 years of time past before it's rediscovery.
Carved out of solid rock by the great Pharaoh Ramses II. Four seated gigantic statues dominate its exterior.
"Please join me for fascinating stories of Egyptian history on Thursday, August 27, 1:00pm at the Whitefish Community Center." - Linda
• September 24th – Speleology: The Science of Caverns & Caves
Details to come...
If you joined us in 2025, you’ll remember Linda’s engaging presentations on landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and the wonders of Yellowstone National Park—along with her look at the Transcontinental Railroad and its impact on the nation. Season 4 continues that tradition—bringing places and their stories to life.
📍 Whitefish Community Center
🗓 Select Thursdays (see schedule above)
⏰ 1:00 – 2:15 PM
🎟 FREE & open to the public
These events are made possible through the generous support of our community. Come learn, explore, and connect—no travel required.
Mark your calendars… your next adventure begins here.
Age participation:
• All ages
• Young participants welcome with parent/guardian supervision
