Monday, November 17, 2008
• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 18, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Christie Adney talks about the silent auction fundraiser. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Deer Park School board special closed session meeting, at 9:30 a.m. at the school.
• Flathead Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. Winchester Room of the New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Sherry Stevens Wulf, executive director of the United Way. Lunch available. No reservations required. All welcome. Call President Mary Reckin, 257-8160.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the New Outlaw Inn. Guest speaker is Tom Elwain, chairman of Pachyderm. Chocolate Extravaganza tickets for sale. Lunch available. Public welcome. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• FVCC hosts an open house and informational meeting regarding new bachelor's and master's business degree program, 4-6:30 p.m. Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Call Brenda Hanson, 756-3362.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Camden Kneeland, medical director for NorthWest Spine and Pain Clinic, will discuss new, widely used techniques for people with chronic and acute pain. Free. Public welcome. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Evergreen School District board and Evergreen Education Association representatives meet 5:30 p.m., administration building boardroom. Open to public.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 p.m.
• Legacy Five male quartet gospel concert, 7 p.m. Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Blest opens. Free admission; an offering will be accepted.
• Whitefish School District special board meeting 7 p.m. regarding drug and alcohol policy.
Tuesday
• City of Kalispell will discontinue leaf pickup. Leaves must be raked into street or avenues by today or bagged and placed at curb or in alley for pickup.
• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Nov. 20, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 827-4735 to register.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier National Park.
Agape Home Care "Caring for the Care Giver" support group meets, noon to 1 p.m. United Way conference room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Call 755-4633.
• Informational meeting on new low-income senior living complex planned project, 2 p.m., Polson City Library, 2 First Ave. E. Refreshments.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Nov. 18, Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Somers School board goals work session, 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Whitefish High School financial aid night for parents of juniors and seniors, 6:30 p.m. Montana Student Assistance Foundation and FVCC representatives on hand. Call Barb Mansfield, 862-8600, ext. 475.
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet dinner 6:30 p.m., Elks Club, Kalispell. Kayaker Gary Barker talks about kayaking the Grand Canyon. Bob Ealing of Boise, Idaho, also speaks. Cost is $10.50. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Ryan Windham of Kingfisher Fly Shop in Missoula gives a program on spring flyfishing opportunities on Missoula's four rivers. Coffee served. Public welcome.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
• Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-2008.
Thought
"There's one thing that keeps surprising you about stormy old friends after they die - their silence." n Ben Hecht, American author and screenwriter (1893-1964).
Wednesday
• Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, "Honoring our Veterans," 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Guest speaker is life and career coach Bob Ealing of Boise, Idaho. Chuck Statum sings a patriotic medley. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier High School.
• FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar presents author Eric Weiner on "The Geography of Bliss," at 1-2:30 p.m. and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.
• Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda. Style show of women's fashions presented by Muse, in Bigfork. For reservations, call 857-3688.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
Public open house to discuss proposed Middle Fork Fuels Reduction Project in Hungry Horse District of Flathead National Forest, 4-8 p.m., Izaak Walton Inn, Essex. Call 387-3800.
• Business and Professional Women meet 7 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Guest speaker Judy Guralchuk will talk about writing her book, "A Life Preserves in a Sea of Debt." Lunch available for $12. Open to public.
• Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Kate O'Brien of Whitefish discusses permaculture and how its principles are being used around the world. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.
• Montana Native Plant Society Flathead Chapter hosts a "Wildflower Wandering" slide show by Glacier Park botanist Jen Hintz, 7 p.m. Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls (old First Citizens Bank Building). Use northwest entrance. A general meeting precedes program at 5:30 p.m. Public invited.
Thursday
• Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative executive council meets 8:30-10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E., Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 752-3302.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
• Access to Justice Forum on eliminating barriers to civil justice system for low/moderate income people, 3-5 p.m., Fireside Room, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Local judges and state legislative representatives will participate. Public comment session included. Free and open to public. Call Patti Fain, pro bono coordinator, 406-794-7824.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Food drive 5 p.m. Funtastic Finds, 604 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, in conjunction with Chamber After-hours party. Each food donation qualifies for a chance to win prizes. All welcome. Call Sally Ptersen, 249-8167.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., Legends Find Wood Furnishings, 1005 Baker Ave. Unit A. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Bet Harim Jewish Community of the Flathead Interfaith Thanksgiving service, 6 p.m., Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Candle lighting, vegetarian potluck. Public invited. Call 756-5159.
• Boomers Singles Group dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Avenue, Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets 6:30-8 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Call 756-1414.
• Chuck Haney presents his annual photography show and book signing, 7 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Free admission; donations to North Valley Food Bank accepted.
• Kalinga Buddhist Center present Buddhist monk Gen Khedrub on "How to Keep a Relaxed and Positive Mind," 7-8:30 p.m. Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. $10; no one turned away for lack of funds. Everyone welcome. Call 756-8690.
A Look Ahead
• North Valley Music School 10th anniversary celebration Play-a-thon, Nov. 22, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Performances begin 9:30 a.m.; free drum circle, 10:15 a.m.; cake 2 p.m.; Good Wood Trio plays 3 p.m. Free and everyone invited. Call 862-8074.
• Benefit for John Hutchens Nov. 22, Olney Fire Department. Rummage sale 10 a.m.; spaghetti luncheon noon to 5 p.m.; auction, raffle. Call Norma, 881-2701; or Donna, 261-4134, to donate to auction or rummage sale.
• Open house and reception for renowned photographer Sumio Harada and Michelle Tafoya, clean air and climate control coordinator for Glacier Park, 2-5 p.m. Nov. 22, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Seating limited. Call 862-6110.
• North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Nov. 22, Columbia Falls, annual lutefisk and meatball dinner with lefse, Norwegian cookies and all fixings. Served family style. Call Roxy, 892-4087.
• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24-25, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.
• AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Nov. 24, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Nov. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Nov. 25, Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Nov. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Christmas City of the North Parade, 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Main St., Kalispell. Community groups and individuals welcome to participate. Call Chamber of Commerce, 758-2800.
• Carol Guthrie discusses and signs her new book about Glacier Park, "The First 100 Years," at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Montana House in Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reservations recommended by calling 888-5393. Public invited. A silent auction will also be held.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead holiday craft and handmade gift show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 28-29; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Red Lion Ballroom, Kalispell Center Mall.
• 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.
• Glacier Country Avalanche Center presents Bruce Tremper, director of Utah Avalanche Center and author of "Staying Alive in Avalanche Terrain, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, KM Theater, 50 Second St. E., Kalispell. Cost $5 per person. Call Rocky Mountain Outfitter, 752-2446.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Dec. 3, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Terri Williams talks about "Care and Imaging of the Breast." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
Flathead County Republican Women Chocolate Extravaganza, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Dessert competition, live music, fashion show, buffet luncheon. Tickets $18. Call Pamala Kaspersen, 837-4428; or Cindy Friedman, 257-8960.
• FVCC Phi Theta Kappa Honors Satellite Seminar, "Archaeological Evidence for the Origins of Affluence," at 1-2:30 p.m., and again at 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 3, Arts and Technology Building, room 204. Free. Open to public. Call Karen Longhart, 756-3998.
• Milagros Designs grand opening and fundraiser for Alpine Kids Theatre Project, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 3, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey will do a "quick draw" painting for community to bid on for Whitefish Middle School. Give-aways, food and more. Tickets $50, available at The Lodge or Bigfork Chamber of Commerce. Call 863-2055.
• Shepherd's Hand presents Christmas is in the Air variety show, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Pkwy., Whitefish. Tickets $10 per person, or $20 per family, available at door. For an audition, call Cathy, 212-9973. For information, call 862-2615.
12th annual West Shore Holidayfest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Lakeside School gm. Unique handmade gifts and home decor. Breakfast with Santa for kids 12 and under, 9-10 a.m.; ornament craftfing 11 a.m. Kids Only Market. Festival of Flavors menu and breakfast and lunch available. Live auction at 1 p.m. Call Jo Lerum, 844-3880.
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club "Enchantment on Ice" performance featuring guest skater Laney Diggs 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Tickets available at Imagination Station, Whitefish and Kalispell and Ice Den, $20 chair seating; $15 bleacher; $8 standing; children under 7, free standing. Call 862-7699.
• Benefis Bariatric Institute in Great Falls presentation on weight loss surgery, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. No RSVP necessary. Call Karen Ogden for details at 406-455-5463.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Dec. 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Wallace Wilder talks about "Keeping Our Kids Healthy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Dec. 18, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 18, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• "Rebekah-An Evening in Purple," women's benefit dinner for Hospice, Dec. 20, Country Kitchen, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Doors open 5 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m. Guest speakers Helen Thayer, author of "Polar Dreams" and longrider Bernice Ende. Tickets $35 each or two for $60. Call Susie Thompson, 885-6432.
• First Night Flathead 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31. Alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration in Kalispell for entire family. Numerous entertainment venues. Call Patrice Manget, 253-2471; or Jennifer Young, 758-7717.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Jan. 7, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Todd Widman will discuss the "Crossfit Challenge." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Jan, 21, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Holly Nichols talks about "Healthy Cooking." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 11:30 a.m., Jan. 22, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is "Marriage Counseling." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is on the preschool fair. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Sherry Johns talks about "Puppets for the Preschooler." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. March 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Brian Tankos discusses "How to Write a Living Will." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., March 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., May 28, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.