Daybook

| April 9, 2010 2:00 AM

Today

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 Sunday. Today: Consignment Day; Saturday: Auction, 8 a.m., arts and crafts, rummage, bake sales. Sunday: Bidding at noon on cars, trucks, boats, farm equipment. Fundraiser for Creston Volunteer Fire Department.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, 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 “Taste of Hawaii” event, 5:30 p.m. Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Live dance performances, light refreshments. Learn about Hawaiian culture. Admission $3, includes lei. Call Becki Child, 257-3670.

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 American Legion Post 137 monthly veterans breakfast, 7:30-10 a.m., legion hall, two blocks north of Smith’s gas station, Kalispell. French toast, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and juice. Cost $3.50 or donation. All welcome.

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 Volunteer shed construction fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. behind Occupational Trades Building, FVCC. Raffle tickets $5, available at Re-Store, 215 W. Idaho, Kalispell. Call Wendy Jeschke, 756-3372.

3 West Valley Volunteer Fire & Rescue annual spring indoor rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and April 17, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road. Lunch served. Antiques, furniture, sports gear, baby items.

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 Annual Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex spring meeting, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hungry Horse Ranger Station. Representatives of U.S. Forest Service, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will be present. Public invited. Call Deb Mucklow, 758-3851.

3 Bigfork/Ferndale community garden shows the PBS film, “The Man in the Red Suspenders,” 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Ferndale. Public welcome. Call Michelle Patterson, 837-0982.

3 Montana High School Rodeo Association rodeo, junior wrangler and timed slack performance 11 a.m., rodeo performance, 6 p.m. today; high school and junior wrangler rodeo 10 a.m. Sunday, Majestic Valley Arena.

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 Whitefish School District board special meeting, 7:15 a.m., district board meeting room, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish.

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 Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.

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

3 Somers School board Calendar Committee meets at 3:45 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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 Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

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.

3 Smith Valley Fire District meets 7 p.m., Smith Valley Fire Department.

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets to discuss tennis courts in Ben Williams park, 7 p.m., Lakeside Chapel meeting room.

Tuesday

3 Whitefish School District board annual retreat, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, with regular meeting at 7 p.m.; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 14, district board meeting room, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Speaker is Flathead County Commissioner Jim Dupont. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

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

3 Montessori open houses, 4-6 p.m., 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., at the school.

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

3 Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m. in the library.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., 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., 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., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

3 Center for Inspired Wisdom begins a new spring six-week speaker series, 7-9 p.m., The Green Tea House, 415 Second St. E., Whitefish. Susan Clarke and CrisMarie Cambell speak on “Finding Your Way Back to Center.” Free; donations accepted.

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

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., U.S. Forest Service.

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

3 Montana Landlords Association meets for lunch off the menu, 11 a.m.; followed by business meeting at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Speaker is Klaus Sitte, attorney, co-author of “Montana Landlord/Tenant Law.” Call Connie Gress, 270-5035.

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

3 History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., 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., The Summit, Kalispell. Open to those diagnosed, family, friends and professionals. Call Inga, 756-5514; or Lois, 871-3767.

3 Light the Torch 2010 rally to talk about Lincoln County planning, 6-9 p.m., First Montana Bank, Libby.

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

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

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.

3 Friends of the Library meet at noon, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.

3 National speaker Brian R. Strohmeier talks about public policy challenges of asbestos, 4 p.m., 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., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Create jewelry, poems with beads. Free. No registration required. Call Teen Services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Relay for Life of Kalispell committee gathering, 6 p.m., Colter Coffee House, 424 Main St. Call Shana Beccari, 261-0952.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drives April 16: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road; and noon to 4 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, 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 West Valley Volunteer Fire & Rescue annual spring indoor rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 17, 2399 Whitefish Stage Road. Lunch served. Antiques, furniture, sports gear, books, baby items.

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 Fourth annual Cohen Stroll, 1 p.m., April 17, Whitefish River Bike Path. Meets at Whitefish city ballfields pond off Montana 40. Two hour trip. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Call Linda de Kort, 755-3704.

3 A potluck gathering to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. 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 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon April 19, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. County House Districts candidates invited to speak. Bring food items for veterans food pantry. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. April 19, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Relay for Life of Kalispell team captain gathering, 6 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 Main St. Call Shana Beccari, 261-0952.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. April 20, Lakeside Baptist Church.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., April 20, Glacier Park International Airport board room.

3 Flathead Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited hosts a program titled, “How to Speak Flathead River,” 7 p.m. April 20, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call Chris Schustrom, 406-260-1198.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. April 21, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Speaker is author Judy Guralchuck and Phyliss Tag. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Author Peter Lesica will celebrate Glacier Park’s centennial with a program on exploring the park’s flora in a pristine wilderness. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m.; program, 7 p.m. Free. Public welcome. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Two-day symposium, “History and Memory in Glacier National Park’s Centennial Year 2010,: April 23-24, FVCC. Superintendent Chas Cartwright gives welcome, 7:30 p.m. April 23. Symposium events 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24. Free. Open to public. Call Center for Rocky Mountain West, 406-243-7700.

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 Flathead County Animal Shelter spring open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 24, 225 Cemetery Road, Kalispell. Vaccinations, microchipping, adoptions. Call 752-1310.

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 Lake County Republican Women’s Club Spring Fling brunch, 10 a.m. April 24, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 409 Fourth Ave., Polson. Tickets $15, Call Mimi Milheim, 849-5944; or Dorene Parise, 883-4446.

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.

“Ark Full of Chairs” silent auction artfully painted chairs and benches, 3-5 p.m. April 25, Flathead Lake United Methodist Camp, 21339 Methodist Camp Road, Rollins. Proceeds benefit Heifer Project International. Food, entertainment. Call 406-676-8571.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. April 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 27, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28, St. John’s Hospital, Libby

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 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 29, Troy High School.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Susan Gauen signs her new book, “Celebrating Food: 121 Gluten-Free Recipes for a Healthier You,” 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 1, Rosauers Foods, 2150 U.S. 92 S., Kalispell.

3 Arbor Day celebration noon to 4 p.m. May 1, Columbia Falls. Live raptor presentation, demonstrations, music, noon, Discovery Square. Plant and seed swap, 1-3 p.m. Hungry Horse Ranger Station. Tree planting ceremony, 3 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park.

3 Lake County Spay/Neuter Task Force low-cost clinic May 1-2, Two Eagle School, Pablo. Appointments required. Call 253-0448.

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 Flathead Valley Project Homeless Connect event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 9, Samaritan House administration building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell.

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.