Today
• Glacier Woodturners demonstration 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Call Jim Bridger, 257-4978.
• 31st annual Cabin Fever Days fundraiser, today through Sunday, in the Canyon area. Barstool ski races 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 14-15, Martin City. Kids Carnival 1 p.m. Feb. 14, Head Start, Martin City. Activities and live music at various venues in Hungry Horse and Coram throughout weekend. A $3 Cabin Fever Days button required for all events. Call 387-9971; 387-4888; 387-9922.
• Winter market craft and vendor show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall.
• Flathead Audubon snowshoeing field trip in Glacier Park today. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Apgar visitor Center for a free two-hour snowshoe trip. Bring own snowshoes or rent for $2 at center. Park entrance fees apply. Call Bill Schustrom, 257-2359.
• Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Love for a Lifetime" pet adoption event, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Refreshments, reduced adoption fees. Call 752-7297.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Fused Plastic Bag Valentines." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Rocky Mountain Rollers Chapter Good Sams Club meets for lunch, 11:30 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. All interested in RV travel or camping are welcome. Call JoAnn and Les Fredenberg, 892-3179. RSVP by Feb. 10.
• Benefit bowling tournament for prematurely born infant Keegan Cardin continues today, Glacier Lanes, Columbia Falls. Shifts begin at noon and continue throughout the day. Play continues Sunday. Sign up by calling 892-5858.
• Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department 31st annual fundraiser and dance, 8 p.m. Midnight luncheon, drawings, silent auction.
Sunday
• Flathead Audubon winter bird-watching trip to the Mission Valley. Meet at Park 'n Ride at intersection of U.S. 93 North and Montana 83. Bring lunch and winter weather gear. Call Leslie Kehoe, 837-4467, evenings, to sign up.
• Benefit bowling tournament for prematurely born infant Keegan Cardin continues today, Glacier Lanes, Columbia Falls. Shifts begin at noon and continue throughout the day. Sign up by calling 892-5858.
• 14th annual Alpine Artisans Wine and Chocolate Social and art auction 1-4 p.m., Lindey's Prime Steakhouse, Seeley Lake. Tickets $10 advance; $12 at door, includes glass of wine, hors d'oeuvres, desserts. Call Martha Swanson, 406-793-5706.
Monday
• City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Presidents Day holiday. Today's route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.
• Evergreen Disposal will run its regular refuse collection routes today.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Lunch $11. Polly Nikoliasen speaks on the topic, "Living through the Depression." Public welcome. Call Pamala Kasperson, 837-4428.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., Whipps Building, second floor, 301 S. Main. Use north entrance on Third Street. Public welcome. Call 837-2459.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board negotiations committee meets 6 p.m.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon and spring fashion show, 11:30 a.m., 301 W. Wyoming, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Joy Swafford of Hungry Horse. Cost is $10.50. RSVP to Rosaine at 257-8098 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• Agape Home Care "Caring for the Care Giver" support group meets noon to 1 p.m., United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Open to all family and professional care givers. Call 755-4633.
• Flathead Convention and Visitor Bureau board meets 2-4 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. All members and guests welcome. For an agenda, call Dori Muehlhof, executive director, at 756-9091.
• Red Cross blood drive, 3-7 p.m., Lakeside Community Chapel
• AARP Driver Safety class, 5:30-10 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Free lecture on "Depression and Sleep Disorders, 5:30-7:15 p.m., Whitefish Bodytalk Center. Call 862-2608.
• Nationally known author Mac Bledsoe gives a presentation on "Parenting with Dignity, 6 p.m., Whitefish High School gym. Tickets $5 per family if child enrolled in Whitefish School District; $20 per families outside district, available at Buffalo Cafe, Imagination Station, Downtown Coffee Traders, Dairy Queen, Montana Espresso and Subway. Call Shelle Jutz, Whitefish CARE, 862-8600, ext. 449.
• Somers School board meets 6 p.m. Somers Middle School.
• Northwest Antique Power Association meets 6 p.m. Pioneer school, corner of Pioneer and Birch Grove. All welcome. Call 250-6275 or 862-6275.
• Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-2008.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
Wednesday
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m., at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Topic is on the preschool fair. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets at 10 a.m., Polson City Library. Agenda is cooperative reinforcement efforts. Call 883-2888.
• Alpine Weavers and Spinner meet at 10:30 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bring a sack lunch. Call 257-9119.
• Two Red Cross blood drives today, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 3 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell; sponsored by U.S. Bank and the Red Lion.
• Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Guest speakers are Cindy Branch, editor of Montana Woman magazine, and Joy Swafford of Hungry Horse. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Edward Jones investment representative Tom Kerr offers a free seminar on how to handle employer-sponsored retirement plans, at noon and 5:30 p.m., 1645 U.S. 93 S., Suite G., Kalispell. RSVP to Kris, 755-4145, by Feb. 15.
• "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices' lecture, noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.
• Agape Home Care "Caring for the Care Giver" support group meets noon to 1 p.m., The Springs, Whitefish. Open to all family and professional care givers. Call 755-4633.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Kay Izlar discusses "Whitebark Pine Seedling Survival for Rocky Mountain Plantings." Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.
• Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. The 2008 Adolfo Doring documentary "Blind Spot" on Peak Oil phenomenon will be shown Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.
• Documentary film, "Life in Occupied Palestine" by Anna Balzer will be shown at 7 p.m., Whitefish Library Community Room. Free. Public welcome. Call 862-1629.
Thursday
• Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 8:30-10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 752-3302.
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.
3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room. A master plan update workshop begins at 9:30 a.m.
• A benefit for Maurice Dale, from 4-8 p.m., Bigfork High School gym, during boys' basketball games. Chili and cornbread muffins, $5. Homemade pies and brownies for sale. Raffle, silent auction; items being accepted. Call Betty, 837-3785.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at FischWorks Green Building Design Center, 201 Second St. E. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.
• 2009 Winter Winefest fundraiser for the SNOW bus, 6-9 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Silent auction. Tickets $40. Call 862-2900 or 862-5301.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority conducts a public information workshop regarding their 20-year development plan, 6-8 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport, in terminal across from baggage claim. Public input welcome.
A Look Ahead
• WealthMasters finance course based on Biblical principles 6-9 p.m. Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 21, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. E. Cost $15 to cover materials. Call Joe or Linda Coco at 862-2288 to register.
• Lighthouse Christian Home fourth annual fundraising event, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Live music with 18-piece Swingin' On High Band, live and silent auctions, dessert buffet. Tickets $30, single; $200, table of eight, available at Mountain West Banks, Glacier Bank of Bigfork and Super 1 Stores; or call 857-3276.
• Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group chili feed, 6:30-8 p.m., Feb. 20, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Child care is not available. Call Marylane Pannell, 257-5793.
• Sunburst Foundation of Eureka presents "Men of Worth," in concert, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Lincoln County High School, featuring Donnie Macdonald and James Keigher performing Scottish and Irish music. Tickets $12, adults; $5, students; $30, families. A dinner catered by Espinoza's available at 6 p.m. in high school commons area, $8 per person; reservations recommended. Call 406-297-0197.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Northwest Montana Wedding and Event Professionals seventh annual Wedding and Event Exposition, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 21, Trade Center, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Show pricing on event packages. Concessions available. Public invited. Tickets $3 at the door.
• Free CPR non-certification class for all ages, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. Registration required. Call 751-4500.
• Ladies bike party to introduce women to motorcycling, 10 a.m. Feb. 21 Harley Davidson, U.S. 93, south of Kalispell. Interactive information, door prizes. All welcome. Call Celester, 752-6980.
• Glacier Babies hosts a Doula Tea, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 21, Kalispell Library, downstairs meeting room. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.
• Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m., Feb. 21, Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.
• Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County annual "Spellebrate" fundraiser, 1-3 p.m. or 3:30-5:30 p.m., Feb. 21, Museum at Central School, Kalispell.
• Flathead Crop Circle community sustainability group through gardening meets 6-7 p.m., Feb. 21, JD Morrell's, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell. Call Siara, 257-3299.
• Back Country Horsemen new membership drive and complementary dinner, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21, Swan Hall, at corner of Montana 83 and Swan River School, east of Bigfork. Doors open 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Tug, 249-0519.
• Bigfork Community Affair Prom 8-11 p.m. Feb. 21, BruMar Estates, Bigfork. Tickets $25 per person, at Local Joes Conoco and RE/MAX in Bigfork; and at the door. DJ dance music and cash bar. Fundraiser for Friends of Bigfork Schools (FOBS).
• 2009 Flathead Grizzly Scholarship Poker Tournament Feb. 22, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Registration at noon; play begins 1 p.m. $150 per person; limited to 50 players. Proceeds benefit Grizzly Scholarship Association. Call Susan Munsinger, 212-8298.
• John White Lecture Series presents wildlife consultant Brian Peck who will give a presentation on wolf mythology and recovery in Montana, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 22, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• Special Olympics Parade of Athletes 4 p.m. Feb. 22, Whitefish Depot Park. Public welcome.
• 40 Days for Life ProLife community rally, 6-7:30 pm., Trinity Lutheran church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call Karen, 890-2297
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 23, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Feb. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., Feb. 23, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. Feb. 23, Winchester Room of the New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Lil Dupree, development director of Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana. Soup and salad lunch provided by officers. No reservations required. All welcome. Call President Mary Reckin, 257-8160.
• Salish Kootenai College Career Services, Lake County Job Service Career/Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center. Workshops 10:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; Ellie McLeod, 406-275-4825; Todd Erickson 406-883-7885.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Feb. 24, Our Lady of Mercy, Eureka.
• Little Shell tribe of the Chippewa Indians of Montana host a celebration Feb. 24 at FVCC, Kalispell. Fry bread cooking 3:30 p.m.; Native American flute 4:30 p.m.; traditional potluck dinner 5 p.m.; numerous guest speakers, including tribal historian Karen Emerson and Chippewa artist Joe LaFountain 6-9 p.m. Free and open to the public. Call 756-3945 or Emerson at 257-0570.
• Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5 p.m. Feb. 24, Cost Less Carpet, 5655 U.S. 2 W., Columbia Falls. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.
• Kalispell Episcopal Church, 215 Third Ave. E., hosts a free pancake supper 5:30-7 p.m. on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 24. Music by Razz Ma Tazz combo. Free. All welcome.
• Free meditation, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Feb. 24, Whitefish Bodytalk Center. Call 862-2608.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 to 11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• "Finding Joy in Change" local educational group meets at 1 p.m., Feb. 25, Whitefish Senior Citizens Center, 121 Second St. Lyn Hendrix talks about "Early Planting from Seeds and Container Sprouting." All ages welcome. Lunch available- RSVP at 862-4923. For information, call Lyn Hendrix, 863-9425.
• Essential Stuff Project free presentation on "Making Beer at Home," by Keith Blaylock, 7 p.m., Feb. 25, Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Free; donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7:15 p.m., Feb. 25, The Summit, Kalispell. New members welcome. New members welcome. Call Rod Juno, 862-2239.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., Feb. 26, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Red Cross blood drives Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., FVCC Arts Building; and noon to 3 p.m. Home Depot in the blood mobile.
• Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern hosts two free 60-minute educational seminars, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Feb. 26, "Roll It, Take It, Leave It, Move It: Know Your Employer Retirement Plan Options," 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. To reserve your space, call Alison or Khena, 837-1013.
• Summit Medical Fitness Center offers pediatric first aid training, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 26. Cost $45 per person. Pre-registration required. Call 751-4500.
• Glacier Babies workshop, "Introducing Solids to your Baby," 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, Kalispell Library downstairs meeting room. Call Lisa Stucky, 471-9231.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Feb. 27, Qdoba Mexican Grill, in the blood mobile.
• Montana Financial Education Coalition sponsors a workshop on "The Impact of Foreclosure on Montana Families and Communities, 1-5 p.m., Feb. 27, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Cost $35. Contact Sue Woodrow, 406-447-3806.
• Teens N Crisis sixth annual banquet, 6 p.m. Feb. 27, Christian Center, Kalispell. Program will be "The Power of Humor and the Magic of Laughter" by Lois McElravy. Spaghetti dinner, silent auction, door prizes, raffle for two 2009 Honda scooters. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets, call Connie Tuman, 471-6599; Ken Makloski, 250-9168.
• Boomers Singles Group dinner, Feb. 27, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., 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.
• Captive Free Central Plains concert for students in grades 5-12, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Trinity Lutheran Youth Center, 460 Third Ave. WN, Kalispell. Admission $2, available at church office or at door. Call 257-8576.
• Houses That Work "Turn Your Home Green Seminar, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Free. Public welcome. Call Flathead Building Association, 752-2422.
• Sixth annual Regional Housing Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28, Kalispell Center Mall. Meet with housing specialists from numerous organizations. Free.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Feb. 28, Polson Wal-Mart, in the blood mobile.
• Yogamotion teacher training information session, 12:30-1:30 p.m., March 1, The Wave, Whitefish. Call 866-585-YOGA.
• Baby's Lib group for alternative parenting choices meets 6:30-8 p.m. March 1, Kalispell Public Library, downstairs meeting room. Presentation on homeschooling. Call Siara, 257-3299.
• Missoula Children's Theatre holds open auditions for "Red Riding Hood" for children K-12, 4 p.m., March 2, Salvation Army Church, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Performances will be March 6-7.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., March 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. March 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• 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.
• Whitefish Winter Classic March 5-9. Join NFL players, 7-9 p.m. March 5, Great Northern Bar and Grill; Meet the players, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., March 6, Summit House, Big Mountain; Flathead Valley Snowmobile Association Picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7; VIP dinner and live auction, 5:30-10:30 p.m. March 7; for reservations, call Tonia Paulson, 406-249-6055; champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 8. For events details, call Jill Hoxmeier, 249-9911.
Missoula Children's Theatre presents "Red Riding Hood, 7 p.m. March 6; 1 p.m. March 7, Salvation Army church, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, March 7, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Nature Inspired Picture Frames." $3 fee to cover materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., March 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Tom Reynolds talks about his scuba diving trips to Aruba. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• "Finding Joy in Change" local educational group meets at 1 p.m., March 11, Whitefish Senior Citizens Center, 121 Second St. Pam Gewre of Purple Frog Gardens talks about "Seed Saving and Dangers of GMO Seeds and Food Crops' All ages welcome. Lunch available-RSVP at 862-4923. For information, call Lyn Hendrix, 863-9425.
• 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 Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets March 18 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Terry Divoky discusses "Native Plant Gardening and Landscaping." Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.
• Child Find screening and kindergarten registration, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mach 19-20, Lakeside School. Call 844-2208 to make an appointment.
• Lone Pine State Park Craft Corner for children 8 and up and adults, 11 a.m. to noon, March 21, Visitor Center, Kalispell. Program on "Recycled Decoupage Candles." Bring own glass jars if possible. $3 fee to cover other materials. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Flathead Crop Circle community sustainability group through gardening meets 6-7 p.m., March 21, JD Morrell's, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell. Call Siara, 257-3299.
• 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 Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 1, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Lyn Kelly gives a program on "Early Literacy." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., April 8, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Shari Courser talks about floating the Peruvian side of the Amazon River. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 15, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitters Brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets April 15 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m.; slide show at 7 p.m. Topic is "Plant Family ID Workshop." Free. Public welcome. Call Betty at 892-0129.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board meets 11:30 a.m. April 23, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 23, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. April 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. No child care available. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Mac Bledsoe gives a program on "Messages of Love." Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9, East Shore Yellow Bay club, Montana 35, 18-mile marker. Craft booths, live music, lunch and cherry pie. Call 982-3233. For booth rental call Jackie, 982-3839.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., May 11, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Doug Mead discusses his recent trip to Fiji. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. MOMS brunch. Child care provided. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m. May 20 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Enter through northwest door. Volunteer planting of native shade garden. Public welcome. Call Terry, 892-0129.
• 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.
• Annual Montana Native Plant Society statewide meeting July 17, Hungry Horse. Call Betty at 892-0129.