Daybook

Today

3 Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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 Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Public Relations Committee meets 7:30 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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.

3 Nationally known law enforcement trainer Lt. Mark Wynn gives a presentation and question/answer session on domestic violence, 1:30-3 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 Gerry Banzet and Dave Mumby talk about their recent trip to Namibia in southwestern Africa, 6:30 p.m. Glacier High School auditorium. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerry at 253-7857 or 257-6057.

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 Kalispell Public Schools Facility and Transportation Committee meets 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 44th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, today through April 11. Today is Consignment Day; Saturday: auction, 8 a.m. Sunday: bidding at noon on cars, trucks, boats, equipment.

Thought

 “Men are not against you; they are merely for themselves.”  n Gene Fowler, American journalist and author (1890-1960).

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

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 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Ballroom B. Flathead GOP candidates will give the program. No host lunch available. Public invited. Cost $3. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Eagles burger night, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

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.

Saturday

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

3 Northwest  Montana Retired Educators Association sale of used and donated school supplies, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Country Kitchen, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Donation welcome. Call Judie Stewart, 752-2955.

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

3 Bird Woman Falls chapter of Daughter of the American Revolution meets 10 a.m., Marge Fisher’s office, 750 W. Second, Suite G, Whitefish. Call 862-1233.

3 Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams Club spring meeting, 11:30 a.m. April 10, 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, 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., 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. 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, today and Sunday, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Show, 7 p.m. tonight; 2 p.m. Sunday. Fundraiser for Bigfork schools.

Sunday

3 44th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair. Bidding begins at noon on cars, trucks, boats, farm equipment and more. Fundraiser for Creston Volunteer Fire Department.

3 “Live at the O’Cow Corral” talent show, 2 p.m., Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Fundraiser for Bigfork schools.

3 Montana Dahlia Society meets 2-3:30 p.m., 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. today and Monday, 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.

Monday

3 Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at home of Kay McDonald. Program on DAR  schools by Sheila Gilmore. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

3 Rails to Trails meets at 5:15 p.m., 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., FVCC, Room LC-120.

3 Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., 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., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Annual Waldum Memorial spring conference 7-8:30 p.m., 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 Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board public scoping meetings for Flathead Lake fisheries management, 7-9:30 p.m., KwaTuqNuk Resort Polson; and 7-9:30 p.m. April 13, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell.

A Look Ahead

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 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., April 13, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Dick Haberkern and Susie Waldron give a presentation titled, “A Road and Water Trip to Alaska.” Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

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

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 3 p.m., April 17, Whitefish Ice Rink and Saddle Club, 725 Wisconsin Ave. Potluck begins at 5 p.m. 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 West Valley Fire and Rescue open house, 1-4 p.m. April 18, new Station 3, on Farm to Market Road. Bratwurst served. Tours available.

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 History of Whitefish program, “Tall Tales and Snow Storms,” by Walter Sayre, 12:30 p.m., April 20, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Free. Public welcome. Call Jill, 250-3148.

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 Third annual Spring Bear Wake Up social, 5-8 p.m. April 22, Swan Valley Community Hall. Speaker include bear ranger Mark Ruby; Tim Manley of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, and Jeff Stetz, U.S.G.S. Free. Appetizers. Call Swan Ecosystem Center, 754-3137.

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.