Daybook

Today

3 Women of the Moose Whitefish host an Easter breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon. Kids crafts, games, Easter egg hunt, 11:30 a.m. All open to public.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 annual Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., at the lodge grounds, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Everyone invited.

3 Whitefish Easter egg event for children 0 to 15, 2 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. Organic candy, toys, prizes. Age categories. Call Katie, 471-2803.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922 Easter buffet, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2158 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Families welcome; children half price. Proceeds to Moose charities and new Family Center. Call Myron, 892-4611 or Bill, 858-2304.

3 Libby Evangelical Association of Pastors present, “He’s Alive!” an Easter drama, 7 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 662 E. Horseshoe Dr., Libby. Call 877-399-9480 to reserve your free tickets.

Monday

3 The alleys between First and Second Avenues East and Third and Fourth Streets East will be closed during business hours today and Tuesday for utility work.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets the first and third Monday of every month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252. (There will be no meeting April 19.)

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

Tuesday

3 The alleys between First and Second Avenues East and Third and Fourth Streets East will be closed during business hours today for utility work.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Glacier National Park lunchtime lecture on social media possibilities by Dave Restivo in the park, 12:30-12:45 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public invited.

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

3 Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m. at the school.

3 Summit Independent Living Center offers a beginner’s level sign language class, 5:30-7 p.m. Cost $5 per class or $25 for six weeks. Call 257-0048 to enroll.

3 Columbia Falls Trails Committee meets 5:30-6:30 p.m., Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Call Lexi, 546-6659.

3 West Glacier Elementary School board meets 6 p.m. at the school.

3 West Valley School informational meeting regarding future school expansion, 6:30 p.m. today and April 8, school library. Public welcome.

3 Friends in Fellowship public meeting 6:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Chris Halverson, former U.S. Senate chaplain will talk about upcoming statewide revival. Call Verdell Jackson, 756-8344.

Wednesday

3 The alleys between Second and Third Streets West and Second and Third Avenues West will be closed during business hours today and Thursday for Northwestern Energy utility work.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Today is a baby-sitters thank you brunch. April 21 is Fellowship Day. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Detective Commander Jeanne Landis talks about cyber-bullying 10 a.m., Libby High School gym. Public welcome. Call Kathleen Sheffield, 406-293-8802, ext. 247.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting, 10 a.m. to canvass bond election.

Thought

 “The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.”  n Bret Harte, American author and journalist (1836-1902).

3 Nationally known law enforcement trainer Lt. Mark Wynn gives a presentation and question/answer session on domestic violence, 1:30 p.m., KwaTuqNuk Resort, Polson. Public welcome. Call the Victim Assistance Program, 406-675-2700, ext. 1194.

3 USMC Happy Hour for all active and former Marines, 5-7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 471-3295.

3 Fundraiser for Lakeside parks Advisory Committee, 6-8 p.m., Tamarack Brewery. Portion of cost of each pint of beer benefits tennis courts project at Ben Williams Park.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Auxiliary meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 752-2357 or 897-2742.

3 AARP presents a “We Need to Talk” free 90-minute seminar for families and friends of older drivers, 7 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Space limited. Call 751-4500 to reserve a seat.

Thursday

3 The alleys between Second and Third Streets West and Second and Third Avenues West will be closed during business hours today for Northwestern Energy utility work.

3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.

3 Montana State University Master Gardener horticultural seminar, 6-8 p.m. Lake County agent Nori Pierce talks about “Preserving your Harvest.” Cost $5. Public invited. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

3 Headwaters Montana Wild Places Photo Extravaganza, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Artist reception 6 p.m.; screening 7 p.m. Cost $10 at door. Raffle. Winner must be present. Call 837-0783 or 862-0438.

3 Political science instructor Jeremy Fritz gives a lecture on the election process titled, “Elections and You,” 6-9 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Free. All welcome. Call Eden Franchi, 756-3620.

3 FVCC faculty art show closing reception 6-8 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Public welcome. Call 756-3993.

3 West Valley School informational meeting regarding future school expansion, 6:30 p.m., school library. Public welcome.

3 Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Marc Nevas talks about yogic wisdom and practice. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

3 Ames Construction and Montana Department of Transportation public advisory meeting to discuss bypass progress, 7 p.m. Flathead High School, Room 100. Call 257-2362.

3 Glacier Centennial Film Festival presents, “Before There Were Parks-Yellowstone and Glacier through Native Eyes,” and more, 7 p.m., Bigfork Center for Performing Arts. Tickets $10, at Jug Tree, Merry Gems and Muse.

Friday

3 44th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, today through April 11. Today is Consignment Day; April 10 auction, 8 a.m., arts and crafts, rummage, bake sales. April 11, bidding at noon on cars, trucks, boats, farm equipment and more. Fundraiser for Creston Volunteer Fire Department.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Back Room of Night Owl Restaurant, Columbia Falls. Speaker is Chris Peterson of Hungry Horse News. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 15th annual Flathead Food Bank soup supper, 5:30 p.m., Northridge  Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Tickets $25, available at Flathead Food Bank. Call 752-3663.

3 “Live at the O’Cow Corral” talent show, today through April 11, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Show, 7 p.m. today and April 10; 2 p.m. April 11. Fundraiser for Bigfork schools.

3 Whitefish High School Young Democrats host a free film screening of “Outfoxed, 7 p.m., Whitefish Middle School auditorium. The film examines Fox News and corporate-run news organizations. Call Josh Schott, 250-9432.

A Look Ahead

3 44th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair,  April 10-11. Auction, 8 a.m., arts and crafts, rummage, bake sales. April 11, bidding at noon on cars, trucks, boats, farm equipment and more. Fundraiser for Creston Volunteer Fire Department.

3 Semi-annual Trees to Paper to Trees recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Bring sorted, separated recyclable to north end of fairgrounds. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7849.

3 Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams Club spring meeting, 11:30 a.m. April 19, Vista Linda Restaurant, 240 Boon Road, Somers. No-host lunch. Bring eyeglasses and food bank items for club project. Guests welcome. Call 756-0179 or 756-0428.

3 “Cowboy Up” benefit concert for Samaritan House, April 10, Gardner Auction Service, Kalispell. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner 5:30 p.m.; auction 6 p.m.; music by Smart Alex 7 p.m. Tickets $35 each, available at Samaritan House, 124 Ninth Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 752-7682.

3 2010 Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner, 5-9 p.m. April 10, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Center. Special guest U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg. Entertainment, auction, door prizes. Tickets $35. Call 756-8655.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to find the barred owl on April 10. Meet at 7 p.m. in parking lot of Silver Bullet Bar off Montana 206. Bring binoculars. All welcome. Call Pete Smith, 250-9624.

3 “Live at the O’Cow Corral” talent show, April 10-11, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Show, 7 p.m. April 10; 2 p.m. April 11. Fundraiser for Bigfork schools.

3 Montana Dahlia Society meets 2-3:30 p.m. April 11, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Bill McClaren reviews new  ADS 4-digit classification system.

3 Annual Waldum Memorial spring conference 7-8:30 p.m. April 11-12, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 Main St., Kalispell. Guest speaker Rev. Mark Gravrock will speak on “Radical Trust, Radical Vision.” Public welcome. Offering taken. Reception following, each evening.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5:15 p.m. April 12, at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-4486.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue or Bob at 756-4725.

3 District and Apportionment Commission sponsors a public meeting and video-conference to discuss re-drawing of Montana’s legislative district boundaries based on 2010 census, 6:30 p.m. April 12, FVCC, Room LC-120.

3 Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., April 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek discusses research and monitoring projects in Glacier Park over last decade. Free. All welcome.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., April 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board public scoping meetings for Flathead Lake fisheries management, 7-9:30 p.m. April 12, KwaTuqNuk Resort Polson; and 7-9:30 p.m. April 13, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell.

3 Montessori open houses, 4-6 p.m. April 13, Woodland Montessori, 5 Parkhill Road, 755-3824; and Kalispell Montessori Elementary, 349 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell, 755-3826. Hands-on projects for kids.

3 Kila School board meets, 5:15 p.m., April 13, at the school.

3 Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m. April 13, school library.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. April 13, Polson City Library Meeting Room. Pat Jamieson will talk about successful bird identification techniques. Free. All welcome.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., April 13, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.

3 Headwater Montana director Dave Hadden gives a slide presentation on protecting the transboundary Flathead River, noon, April 14, FVCC, Blake Hall board room. Free. Open to public. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.

3 Flathead City-County Home Health Committee meets 12:30-2 p.m. April 14, Earl Bennett Building, Kalispell.

3 History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., April 14, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Speaker Norman Smyers will talk about “Probing the Depths: The Glacial Lake Missoula Story.” Public welcome. Call 837-2459.

3 Parkinson’s disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., April 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Open to those diagnosed, family, friends and professionals. Call Inga, 756-5514; or Lois, 871-3767.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., April 14, administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Audubon shows the film, “Home,” about the human footprint on planet Earth, 7 p.m. April 14, Whitefish Public Library. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 National speaker Brian R. Strohmeier talks about public policy challenges of asbestos, 4 p.m. April 15, FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Open to public. Call Janice Alexander, 756-3948.

3 Youth ages 12 to 18 invited to “Just Bead It,” 4-5:30 p.m. April 15, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Create jewelry, poems with beads. Free. No registration required. Call Teen Services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. April 15, City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Homeschool Theater Club presents “Oliver Twist,” 7 p.m. April 16, 4 p.m. April 17, New Covenant Fellowship. 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Admission free. Bake sale.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church annual spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 17,  329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Clothing, household, furniture, toys, baked goods and more. Most priced at 50 cents. Proceeds to child relief agencies.

3 Columbia Falls Teakettle Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, boutique, raffles. Free admission.

3 Flathead Clean and Green event, 9 a.m. to noon April 17, Depot Park, Kalispell. Coffee and muffins for volunteers who help clean downtown Kalispell. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7717.

3 Kalispell Regional Medical Center hosts a laboratory open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 17. Tours, activities, slide show. Public invited.

3 Nurturing Center hosts The Parade of Children, 11-1:30 p.m. April 17, followed by DreamBuilders Playhouse raffle drawing and silent auction, 2 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall.

3 A potluck gathering to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Loren Kreck who died March 26, will be at 2 p.m., April 17, Birch Grove Community Hall. Those whose last name begins with A-L should bring salad or main dish; those whose last name begins with M-Z should bring dessert. Bring own beverages; beer acceptable. Call Elaine Snyder, 756-6240; or Dave and Janet Downey, 257-4311.

3 Neighbors in Need spring brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 18, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $10 each; $5 for children 5 and younger. Music by Stillwater Christian School students. Call 752-7266.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., April 20, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Calamity Singers perform. Speaker is Phyllis Tag. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Glacier Fiddle Festival registration and jam, 6 p.m. April 23, 2450 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell, (just south of Murdoch’s). Pre-registration encouraged. Call Leah Farnes, 756-9051.

3 Ducks Unlimited Greenwing kids event, 6 p.m. April 23, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Dinner, wildlife presentation, prizes. Cost $10 per child. Call Mark 755-8280.

3 American Association of University Women annual used book sale, April 23-25, Kalispell Center Mall. Call Barb, 249-2196; or Karen, 758-4745.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 United Way Share Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 24, Kalispell Center Mall. Information booths for health and human service agencies, clubs service organizations. Kids activities. Call 752-7266.

3 35th annual Ducks Unlimited banquet, 6 p.m. April 24, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Dinner, live and silent auction, raffles. Cost $30 per person. Call Mark 755-8280.

3 Glacier Fiddle Festival contest, 8 a.m. April 24, 2450 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell, (just south of Murdoch’s). Pre-registration encouraged, but accepted 7-8 a.m. day of event. Call Leah Farnes, 756-9051.

3 Columbia Falls Community Choir spring concert, 7 p.m., April 24, Columbia Falls High School Little Theater. Free. Refreshments and reception follows program. Everyone welcome.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 26, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. April 29, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. April 29, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Lincoln County Culinary School cooking class on “Grains of Wisdom,” 6 p.m., April 29, Central School Libby. Free. Open to public. Call 406-293-8881.

3 Montana Wilderness Association annual convention, “Wilderness on Our Horizon,” April 30-May 2, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Call 406-443-7350, ext. 110 to register.

3 Conrad Mansion’s annual “Death by Chocolate” murder mystery, 7-10 p.m. April 30, May 1, Kalispell. Tickets $50, ($45 for museum members). Call 755-2166.

3 Seventh annual “Making Miracles Happen” dinner and auction for Human Therapy on Horseback, May 1, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Doors open 4:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m.; live auction 7 p.m. Live music, raffle, silent auction, cash bar. Tickets $50 per person. Call 881-4192.

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

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) potluck brunch, 9:15-11:15 a.m. May 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Montana State University Master Gardener horticultural seminar, 6-8 p.m. May 6. Kathleen O’Hern of Department of Environmental Quality talks about “Backyard Composting.” Cost $5. Public invited. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. May 20, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., May 27, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Lincoln County Culinary School cooking class on “Staying Strong, Staying Healthy,” 6 p.m., May 27, Central School Libby. Free. Open to public. Call 406-293-8881.

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

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m. June 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Lincoln County Culinary School cooking class on “Celebrate Eating Smarter” 6 p.m., June 24, Central School Libby. Free. Open to public. Call 406-293-8881.

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

3 Flathead High School Class of 1990’s 20-year reunion July 23-24; 6-10 p.m., Bulldog, July 23; 6:30 p.m. July 24, Majestic Valley Arena. Call Jolene Shima, 752-2907.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 2, 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. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Stumptown Art Studio’s third annual Oktoberfish, 6 p.m. Sept.  25, Whitefish.

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