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| April 15, 2010 2:00 AM

Today

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 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Flathead County Tea Party rally, 3 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Public invited.

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 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ 5-7 p.m. at Flathead Performance Training, 2006 Hospital Way. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.

3 Fundraiser for Trinity Lutheran Youth Group’s trip to national gathering in July in New Orleans, 5-8 p.m. Hu Hot Grill, 130 Hutton Ranch Road, Kalispell. Ten percent of sales benefit group; also a 50/50 raffle .

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

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

3 Re-Powering the Flathead seminar, 7 p.m. FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 139. Topic is “Policy Options for the New, Clean-Energy Economy.” Question and answer session included. Free and open to public. Call Laura Damon, 756-3967.

3 “Fire on the Land” presentation on historic and present-day fire use practices, 7 p.m. Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome.

Friday

3 Red Cross blood drives today: 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 Cathy Newman and Dr. Karl Oehrtman give a free lecture on “Hearing, Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids,” noon to 1 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology building, Call 756-3832.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Ballroom B. Speaker is Toy Ray of Plum Creek. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Children’s House Montessori School 12 annual spring auction, 6 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Free admission. Raffles, hors-d’oeuvres. Live auction at 7:30 p.m. All welcome.

Monster Truck show, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Doors open at 6 p.m.; event starts 7:30 p.m.

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

3 Phi Theta Kappa spring contra dance, 7-11 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Live music by Grin and Bear It. Admission is $5 per person; $10 per family. Call Janaya Okerlund, 756-3908.

Thought

 “Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you.”

n Jean-Paul Sartre, 1905-1980.

Saturday

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

3 Stumpjumper Days logger sports competition, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., FVCC Logger Sports Arena, Kalispell. Free admission. Call Bob Beall, 756-3898.

3 Epworth United Methodist Church annual spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 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., 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, Depot Park, Kalispell. Coffee and muffins for volunteers who help clean downtown Kalispell. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7717.

3 Flathead County Child Safety Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Free child fingerprinting and identity information provided. Booths, presentations. Following fair, free screening of the movie, “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” Sponsored by Bresnan and Flathead County Sheriffs Department.

3 Flathead Rabbit Breeders Association rabbit show, 10 a.m. Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell.

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

3 Nurturing Center hosts a children’s fair and parade, Kalispell Center Mall. Playhouse storytimes 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parade line-up at 11:30 a.m. in front of Herberger’s. DreamBuilders Children’s activities noon to 1:30 p.m. Raffle drawing 2 p.m.

3 Pet adoption event 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday, Petco, Kalispell. Dogs and cats of all ages and some bunnies. Sponsored by area animal shelters. Call Velerie, 752-3513.

3 Fourth annual Cohen Stroll, 1 p.m., 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 Celebration of life and potluck for Dr. Loren Kreck who died March 26, 3 p.m., 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; M-Z should bring dessert. Bring own beverages; beer acceptable. Call Elaine Snyder, 756-6240; or Dave and Janet Downey, 257-4311.

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for cancer patient Randy Johnson, 6-9 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Live musical entertainment hosted by Leah Lindsay of KOOL 105 Radio. Silent auction. Call John, 885-6880.

Sunday

3 Neighbors in Need spring brunch, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 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., new Station 3, on Farm to Market Road. Bratwurst served. Tours available.

Monday

3 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, 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., 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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Free. Public welcome. Call 862-4923 or Jill, 250-3148.

3 Timothy Ripp gives a presentation on long-term care, 1 p.m., Kalispell Senior Citizen Center, 403 Second Ave. W. RSVP to 257-7170.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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

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

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

3 Beene Family of Kingsport, Tenn., presents a Southern gospel concert, 7 p.m., The Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Blest Quartet opens. Free; offering taken.

Wednesday

3 Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish will be closed to large vehicles today, including those with trailers, RVs, semi-trucks and large buses, from 6-11 p.m. during completion of the pedestrian skywalk. Passenger vehicles will be rerouted through the Whitefish Lake Lodge parking lot. Call Gabe Thomas of G.T. Builders, 406-261-1973; or Eric Payne, 406-270-8789.

3 Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service will be at Kalispell VA Clinic, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 31 Three Mile Dr., to counsel veterans on disability and medical claims.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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 “Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers ... with Food Choices” lecture, 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

3 Lake County Democrats “Rally for Your Party,” Polson Library conference room. Social time  6:30 p.m.; meeting 7 p.m.

3 Dirty Hands Gardening Club presentation of beekeeping. 7 p.m., Whitefish Library community room. Open to public. Call Joanna, 862-3451.

3 Evergreen Fire District board meets 7 p.m. Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E.

A Look Ahead

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 All-you-can-eat-spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Flathead High School Business Professionals of America competition, April 22, Fazzooli’s Italian Restaurant, Somers. Fifty percent proceeds will be donated. Advance ticket purchase required, at Fazooli’s, Buns by the Lake and Tamarack Alehouse and Grill. Call Tina Lerum, 844-3880.

3 Ten Thousand Villages International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 23; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Kalispell. Fair trade gifts, coffee, chocolate. Lunch in Village Cafe.

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

3 Lake County Pachyderm Club meets April 23, Polson City Library community room. Social time 11:30 a.m.; business meeting 12:05 p.m. High school student Clint Cooper will share his experiences participating in National Leadership Forum on National Security in Washington, D.C. Public welcome.

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 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 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, entertainment. Call 752-7266.

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, must be reserved by April 16. Call Mimi Milheim, 849-5944; or Dorene Parise, 883-4446.

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 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 Flathead County Democratic women meet 11:45 a.m., April 26, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Speakers JoLynne Yenne and Lee Gautier will discuss ballot initiatives CI-103 and I-160. No reservations required. Call Jean Sherlock, 752-6151.

3 “Ark Full of Chairs” silent auction of 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. Free refreshments, entertainment. Call 755-0845 or 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 Dr. Patrick Burns of the Sleep Medicine Center discusses how to “Sleep Your Way to Health,” noon, April 28, The Summit, Kalispell.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) shows the film, “Oil  + Water,” followed by a discussion on local uses of biodiesel, 7 p.m., April 28, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

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 Pet food drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 29, Petco, 243  U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Cash donations also welcome. Call 406-381-6917.

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 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. April 29, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

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.

Little Shell Chippewa workshop with E.B. Eiselein, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1, FVCC. Cost $44. Call 756-3832.

3 Ninth annual “Death by Chocolate” murder mystery, 7-10 p.m. April 30 and May 1, Conrad Mansion, 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 Mission Mountain Winery Red Wine and Chocolate season opening, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 1, Dayton. Free. Public invited.

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 12th annual Bigfork Booster Club raffle and barbecue, 3 p.m. May 2, Flathead Lake Lodge. $100 for two tickets. $10,000 grand prize. Call Mary Knoll, 249-8576.

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 Kila School board meets 7:30 a.m. May 5, to canvass election votes.

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 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead poker ride and barbecue fundraiser, 5 p.m. May 8, Lonesome Dove Ranch, 1805 Haywire Gulch, Kalispell. Registration $29 by May 1. Call 212-7066.

3 Kila School board meets 10 a.m. May 11.

3 Seventh annual Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18 on Montana 35, Yellow Bay. Hot lunch, door prizes and raffles, music, bake sale, arts and crafts, fair trade items. Call Barbara, 406-982-3064.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir annual spring concert, 7 p.m. May 15, Glacier High School. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 Bigfork 2010 Relay for Life kick-off celebration, 4-6:30 p.m. May 17, Flathead Bank. Call Jenny Johnson, 212-5175.

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 Think Local  Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 11-13, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

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 21st annual Lakeside Community Fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 17, Lakeside Elementary School. Events include pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, arts and crafts booths, silent auction, raffle and more. Call Joyce Greve, 857-3688.

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 Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 31. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.

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 Think Local  Summer’s Last Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 27-29, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

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.