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3 IRS office, 275 Corporate Drive, Kalispell, open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for "Super Saturday," to help people file a tax return to receive their Economic Stimulus payments.

3 Montana State University Extension Equine Seminar, 9:30 a.m., Glacier High School. Cost $10 or $15 day of seminar; includes lunch. Call 758-5553 or 406-296-0919 to register.

3 Fifth annual Regional Housing Fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Free consumer information programs, booths, housing professionals. Give-aways, door prizes, drawings.

3 Day of Renewal and Open House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Deep Bay Center, U.S. 93, 4.5 miles south of Lakeside. Lectures, presentations, demonstrations on acupuncture, massage, hypnotherapy, metaphysical readings and more. Free. Tax-deductible donations accepted. All welcome.

3 Flathead Audubon spring waterfowl migration trip to Freezout Lake today and Sunday. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at K Mart parking lot, Kalispell. Call Dan Casey, 857-3143. Everyone welcome.

3 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston, hosts a church song-leader workshop 3-5 p.m., facilitated by Mary Oyer. Light lunch served at 5 p.m., followed by a hymn sing. Call 755-8772.

3 Somers/Lakeside PTA annual school carnival 5-9 p.m. Lakeside School gym. Games, prizes, food. Advance discounts game tickets available through Friday, March 28, at Somers Middle And Lakeside Elementary. Call 857-2402. Tickets available at door.

3 Children's House Montessori School 10th annual fundraising spring auction 6 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Food and no-host bar, live auction. Proceeds to scholarship fund and playground project. Call 863-4685.

Sunday

3 Grand opening reception for artist Barbara Lwanga Ashley, 3-7 p.m. Flathead Indian Art Gallery (formerly Flathead Indian Museum), U.S. 93, Saint Ignatius. Wine and hors d'oeuvres.

3 Mike Duncan, chairman of the Republican National Committee, headlines a fundraiser for the Montana Republican Party, 6 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. To attend, call 406-442-6469.

3 Bach Birthday Bash featuring Paul Gregory and many other area musicians and vocalists, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 630 Main St., Kalispell. Refreshments served. Public invited. Donations to organ renovation fund welcome.

Monday

3 Agape Home Care Inc. brown bag educational seminar on "Emergency Response Preparedness" by Fire Chief Randy Brodehl of Kalispell, noon to 1 p.m., United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Free. Call Inga Lake or Julie Brubaker, 755-4633.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross Public Challenge certification course in Adult/Infant/Child/ CPE/AED/Professional Rescuer/ Standard First Aid, 6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Whitefish Community Orchestra begins rehearsals 7-8:30 p.m. Whitefish Middle School orchestra room. Cost $25. Call North Valley Music School, 862-8074.

3 Glacier High School offers critical incident training to parents, 7 p.m. GHS Performance Hall. Learn crisis management strategies. Call 758-8613.

3 HAM Radio license testing 7 p.m., United Way Meeting Room, Gateway West Mall. Call Don, 756-7171.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. Lakeside Chapel meeting room, U.S. 93, Lakeside.

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Thursday, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Columbia Falls Hunter Education registers at the Columbia Falls City Council Chambers from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today and Thursday. Classes will be at Columbia Falls High School from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29 and May 1; the field course is May 3 and test night is May 5. Lead Instructor is Wade Fish, 862-6359.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Children's House Montessori School 6:30-7:45 p.m., Fall program begins and informational open house.

3 Whitefish High School Class of 2008 parent party planning meeting, 7 p.m., WHS Lecture Room. Volunteers needed. Call Karen Jacobson, 862-0579.

3 Cub Scout Pack 4921 annual Pinewood Derby 5:30 p.m. Flathead Valley Montessori Academy, 330 N. Somers Road. All welcome.

3 Flathead County Sheriff's Office and Northwest Drug Task Force presents a community awareness drug program 7 p.m. Evergreen Junior High School cafeteria. Public welcome.

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier National Park.

3 Hungry Horse Ranger Station new office open house 4-7 p.m. Light refreshments. Public invited. Call 387-3801.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 862-6458.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Kalispell Rotary.

3 New Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group for friends, relatives and care takers meets 6:30 p.m., Lakeview Care Center, 1050 Grand Dr., Bigfork. Call Rosaline Brown, social services director, 837-5041.

3 Big Arm Association host a County Commissioner debate 7 p.m., Big Arm Fire Hall. Open to public. Call 849-6628. Coffee and dessert available.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. John Rawlings of FVCC Department of Art gives a presentation and panel discussion on the topic, "Common Thread." Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints family history training workshop, 7:30 p.m., LDS Stake Center, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Topic will be "Polish Research." Public invited. Call 752-5446.

Friday

3 Consignment items for 42nd annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, accepted today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at sale grounds. Fair April 5-6, Creston.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TeleTech.

3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 13th annual Soup Supper fund-raiser for Flathead Food Bank, 5:30-7 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $20 admission includes drawing for door prizes. Tickets available at 105 Sixth Ave. W., Kalispell; or call 752-3663.

3 Ducks Unlimited Greenwing kids event, 6 p.m., Bulldog Convention Center. Cost $10.

3 Flathead Valley Community Prom 8 p.m., Columbia Falls High School gym. Semi-formal evening of music and dancing with Don Lawrence Orchestra. Donations accepted.

3 Bet Harim Jewish Community of Flathead Valley hosts a Sabbath potluck dinner, 6 p.m., Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hall, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Call 756-5159.

A Look Ahead

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary annual indoor rummage sale fund raiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5 and April 12, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road, two miles north of West Reserve Dr. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit fire department volunteer gear. Call Mary 755-3643, or Lena 755-5578.

3 Flathead County Library Children's Department annual Teddy Bear Picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 5, Kalispell. Children 2 to 6 welcome to enjoy stories, crafts and activities.

3 42nd annual Creston Auction and Country Fair April 5 and 6, Creston on Montana 35, 12 miles east of Kalispell. Rummage and bake sales. Concessions. April 6 auction includes RV, marine, auto and large equipment. Call 261-5913.

3 Foys to Blacktail Trails Project Rug and Basket fund raiser 6:30 p.m. April 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 5; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Montana Coffee Traders, U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Felt rugs and accessories from Kyrgyzstan and baskets from Ghana, West Africa for sale.

3 Semi-annual Trees to Paper to Trees Recycling Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 5. Bring your newspapers, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans to north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds for recycling. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7715.

3 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. April 5. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 Fundraiser for Francis Poole 1-6 p.m. April 5, Finns Casino, Lakeside. Spaghetti fee, raffle and silent auction. Proceeds to assist with Poole's cancer treatment expenses.

3 33rd annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet, 6 p.m. April 5, Bulldog Convention Center. Swamp Thang duck boat to be auctioned. Tickets $50 single; $75 couple.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., April 5, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 257-2537.

3 42nd annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, April 5-6, Creston. Arts and crafts sale at Eastside Grange. Hot food available. Rummage and bake sale Creston School gym. RV, Marine, auto and equipment sale on April 6.

3 Agape Home Care Inc. brown bag educational seminar on "Transitions for Loss" by Lon Eliason, Home Options Hospice noon to 1:30 p.m., April 7, United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Free. Call Inga Lake or Julie Brubaker, 755-4633.

3 Lake County Republican Women's Club meets noon to 1 p.m., April 7, Wheat Montana, Polson. Area Republican candidates will introduce themselves. Lunch available. Call 883-9209 by 11 a.m. to order.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., April 7 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Make-A-Wish Foundation volunteer training, 5:45-9 p.m., April 7, LaQuinta Inn, 255 Montclair Dr., Kalispell. E-mail josh@nwwishes.org.

3 Cayuse Prairie School kindergarten round-up and registration 8:30-11:30 a.m., and noon to 3 p.m. April 7. Call 756-4560, ext. 10, to schedule an appointment

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets April 7 in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading at 7 p.m.; short business meeting and slide show on "Story of the Penny Black," at 7:30 p.m. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Community forum on the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol by area youth, 7 p.m. April 7, Whitefish Middle School Performing Arts Center. Call Superintendent Jerry House, 862-8640; or Jackie Fuller, 862-8600.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture, "Dietary Behaviors" based on Youth Risk Behavior Survey data from Flathead High School, 7:30 a.m., April 8, Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 8. Buses depart North Valley Community Room 235, Nucleus Ave., to visit new Hungry Horse Ranger Saton. Reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., April 8, KRMC.

3 Presentation on the Chippewa culture and Little Shell tribe by Karen Emerson and other tribal members, 7 p.m. April 8, Blake Hall room 140, FVCC. Free. Everyone welcome. Call FVCC Multicultural Office, 756-3945.

3 School District 5 Kindergarten Enrollment Day, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 9, Flathead County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Artist to Artist brown bag lunch noon to 1:30 p.m. April 9, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Connect with the local art community. Free. All welcome. Call 756-3832.

3 Lincoln County Resource Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m. April 9 at the Forest Supervisor's office, 31374 U.S. 2, Libby. Call Barbara Edgmon, 406-283-7764.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. April 9 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. April 9, Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Conference Room, 316 First St. E., Polson. Pat Jamieson speaks about "From the Past, For the Future: 100 Years at the National Bison Range." Free. All welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., April 10, Qdoba Mexican Grill, in the blood mobile.

3 Republican Lincoln/Reagan Day dinner April 10, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Featured speaker is Jerry Molen, producer of "Schindler's List," "Rain Man" "Jurassic Park" and numerous others. Congressman Dennis Rehberg and Gubernatorial candidate Roy Brown will also be guests. Receptions begin at 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $50. For reservations, call Ava Walters, 755-3141, or Pam Holmquist, 257-6881.

3 Flathead Homemakers Spring Break educational program April 10, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Free classes in native plants, identity theft, knitting, Montana travel ideas, interior design, woodcarving and more. Registration 5:30 p.m.; workshops begin 6 p.m. Snacks. Door prizes. Call 257-3274.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. April 10 at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Dorothy Johnson's "Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" and some of her other stories will be discussed. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium 7 p.m. April 10, Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. FVCC Department of English instructor Lowell Jaeger discusses topic, "Losing Your Mind: How to Read Poetry, How to Write It." Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Headwaters Montana hosts "Wild Places," a photo exhibit, live and silent auctions, 7 p.m. April 10, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Admission $5. Entertainment and artists' reception at 6 p.m. with beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres.

3 American Association of University Women annual used book sale, April 11-13, Kalispell Center Mall. Donation barrels around valley groceries and at mall. Call Karen Haarr, 756-6953.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 11, Best Buy, Kalispell

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium noon, April 11, Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. Panel discussion on "Can Poetry Matter?' with Lowell Jaeger, Roger Dunsmore and Melissa Kwasny. Student poetry readings 3 p.m.; faculty poetry readings, 7 p.m. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Flathead Democratic Party "Campaign to Victory Spring Dinner" April 11, Hilton Garden Inn, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Governor Brian Schweitzer. Entertainment by Rob Quist and Jack Gladstone. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Tickets $40 at Books West, Kalispell; Art Fusion, Bigfork; The Wallflower, Columbia Falls; Montana Coffee Traders, Whitefish; or call Nancy Fenner, 752-0298.

3 Lupus Support Group including fibromyalgia and auto-immune diseases, meets 7-9 p.m. April 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Pilates instructor Wendy Bumgarner discusses "What Defines Physical Health and Well-Being." Free. Call 837-1055.

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary annual indoor rummage sale fund raiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 12, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road, two miles north of West Reserve Dr. Donations welcome. Proceeds benefit fire department volunteer gear. Call Mary 755-3643, or Lena 755-5578.

3 United Way Share Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12, Kalispell Center Mall. Playhouse raffle, human service and nonprofit organizations booths and representatives, activities and entertainment. Call 752-7266 or 888-720-7266.

3 South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department community open house 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12, at the fire hall. Come meet the fire fighters. Department of Natural Resources representatives will answer questions about wildland fires. Smokey Bear will make an appearance. 50/50 drawing at day's end. Free hot dogs, drinks.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 12, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell.

3 Free Tax Preparation available 1-4 p.m. April 12. Walk-in basis at Flathead Valley Community College in the Arts & Technology Building. Call Northwest Montana Human Resources Inc., 752-6565.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium noon, April 12, Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. Panel discussion on "Poetry in a Free Society" with Lowell Jaeger, Roger Dunsmore, Melissa Kwasny and Greg Pape. Student poetry readings 3 p.m.; faculty poetry readings, 7 p.m. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Contra Dance, April 12, Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. Cost $7 for adults; $4, teens; $13, families; 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717 or Joe Fisher, 752-7469.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 14-15, North Valley Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., April 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet 6:30 p.m., April 15, New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Bridal style show by Mimi's Bridal. Guest speaker is Rosainne Taylor of Kalispell. Cost is $12. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. April 15, in the school library.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 to 11: a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. April 16-17, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $10 course fee. Call 406-677-2371 to register.

3 Agape Home Care Inc. brown bag educational seminars, April 16, on "Documents for Life: Guardianship, Advanced Medical Directive, Durable Power of Attorney," 10 to 11:30 a.m.; "Consumer Protection Issues: Identification Theft and Consumer Debt," 1-2:30 p.m. United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Both by John McCrea, legal services developer coordinator from Helena, and Lou Villemex, legal service development attorney from Cut Bank. Free. Call Inga Lake or Julie Brubaker, 755-4633.

3 Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets 5-7 p.m. April 16, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus, Kalispell. Refreshments and light supper served. Displays from group's previous international trips. Call Krista Thorson, 257-8448.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium 7 p.m., April 17, Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. Dane Scott, Center of Ethics, University of Montana discusses, " Why Be Moral?" Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Muldown Elementary kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish. Call 862-8620.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 19, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 19, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Montana All Airborne Chapter of 82nd Airborne Division meets 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19, VFW Hall, Round Butte Road, Ronan. Lunch available. Call Frank or Golda Hendzel, 777-3973 or 40+-207-0221.

3 Creative Memories all-day scrapbooking workshop noon to 4:30 p.m., April 19, FVCC Arts and Technology Building Room 122. Bring a sack lunch and stay as long as you wish. Prizes awarded. Cost $10. Pre-registration required. Call Joyce Workman, 755-4922. All welcome.

3 12th annual DreamBuilders Playhouse raffle drawing, 1 p.m. April 19, Kalispell Center Mall. Call the Nurturing Center, 756-1414.

3 Conservation Easement Forum, 1-3:30 p.m. April 19, Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, intersection of Montana 35 and 82 and 83. Donations accepted. Sponsored by Montanans for Multiple Use. Call Clarice Ryan, 837-6929.

3 FVCC 2008 Honors Symposium 6 p.m., April 20, Arts and Technology Building large meeting room. James Stanard, Glacier Chorale director discusses, "The Music from Carmen." Free. Public invited. Call 756-3822.

3 Smith Valley School kindergarten round-up April 22. Call 756-4535 for an appointment.

3 Imagine Health, 305 First Ave. W., Columbia Falls, brown bag lunch 16-minute film presentation, "In God We Trust," 12:10-12:50 p.m., April 24. Free public welcome. Call Tami, 892-4406.

3 Stroke and osteoporosis screening by Life Line, 9 a.m. April 25, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Call 1-877-237-1287 for an appointment. Pre-registration required.

3 Clean the 'Fish April 26, Whitefish. Free pancake breakfast 8:30-9:30 a.m. Volunteers clean local roads, waterways and community recreation areas. Free trash bags and gloves. Free barbecue 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 28-29, St. John's Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon April 28, at The Summit, Kalispell. Paulette Lawrence, support specialist will discuss her work with the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Program through the Health Department. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Baby Blanket Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29, St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. Volunteers needed. Bring your sewing machine, rotary cutter, iron and ironing board. Lunch provided. Reservations requested. Call Toni Young, 883-8251.

3 School District 5 Spring Enrollment for new students, grades 1-8, May 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. May 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir spring concert, May 17, Glacier High School.

3 14th annual Calcutta fund raiser by Flathead County Tavern Association, May 17, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Live and silent auctions. Cocktails $6 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m. Tickets $150 per couple; or no-dinner tickets $100. Call 752-7070.

3 Youth Service Network meets at noon May 19, at The Summit, Kalispell. Staff and students of the Center for restorative Youth Justice will talk about their programs, culture and attitudes in Flathead Valley. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 16th annual Seeley Lake Loon and Fish Festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24, Seeley Lake Community Hall. Arts and crafts, artist demonstrations, children's art activities, nature walks and more. Soup luncheon available. Call Martha , 406-793-5706 or Merrily, 406-754-3376.

3 Public celebration for the newly finished Community Spirit Tile Monument Project, 1:30-5:30 p.m. May 31, Woodland Park, in Kalispell. Music, speeches, games, food vendors and fun. Everyone welcome.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. June 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life June 20-21, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184, or Shana Baccari, 752-6287.

3 Community flea market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21, First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Vendor space available. Call Irene, 883-2063.

3 Big Arm Family Fun Day and Craft Show, June 28. Kids' carnival, burgers by Big Arm volunteer fire fighters. Call Alison, 84-6628.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. July, 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, July 18-19, Bigfork High School track. Call Lyn Mogolis, 837-6248 or 212-0286; or Debbie Ingram, 837-6280.

3 School District 5 Fall Enrollment for new students, grades K-8, Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.