Daybook

Today

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.

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.

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; 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 County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 Somers School board work session, 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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. for completion of 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 Alpine Weavers and Spinners meet 10:30 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Program is on beading and crocheting with beads. Call 257-9119.

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.

Thought

“God knows that a mother needs fortitude, courage, tolerance, flexibility, patience, firmness and nearly every other brave aspect of the human soul. But I, a parent of almost fiercely maternal nature, praise casualness. It seems the rarest of virtues.” n Phyllis McGinley, American poet  (1905-1978).

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.

Thursday

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

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

3 Third annual Spring Bear Wake Up social, 5-8 p.m., 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, Fazooli’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.

Friday

3 Ten Thousand Villages International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; 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., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Lake County Pachyderm Club meets at 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 American Association of University Women annual book sale, 3-9 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25, Kalispell Center Mall. Sunday is bag day-$3 per bagful. Call Barb, 249-2196; or Karen, 758-4745.

3 Glacier Fiddle Festival registration and jam, 6 p.m., 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., 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,: today and April 24, FVCC. Superintendent Chas Cartwright gives welcome, 7:30 p.m. today. Symposium events 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 24. Free. Open to public. Call Center for Rocky Mountain West, 406-243-7700.

A Look Ahead

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 Ten Thousand Villages International Gift Festival, 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 Missoula Goodwill clothing donation drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24, Ashley Furniture, 2137 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Tax deductible.

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 American Association of University Women annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 24; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 25, Kalispell Center Mall. Sunday is bag day-$3 per bagful. Call Barb, 249-2196; or Karen, 758-4745.

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 Michael Ober signs his new book, “Glacier Album: Historic Photographs of Glacier National Park, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 24, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free and open to public. Call 888-5393.

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 Flathead Valley Game Night, 6:30 p.m. April 24, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Families, couples, teens welcome. Free.Call Troy and Danielle McClenahan, 755-7676.

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 Kila School Trustee Negotiation Committee meets 5:15 p.m. April 26.

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.

3 Montana Music Media Project multimedia concert event, 6 p.m.  to midnight, April 30, The Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell, featuring Alex Athy Band, Flip Wilsons, Luke Dowles, Spostah and more. Two stages, big screens. Tickets $10 at door. All proceeds benefit Kalispell Parks and Recreation and Whitefish Chamber of Commerce.

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 Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., May 1, old Walmart parking lot, 1150 E. Idaho St.,Kalisell. Dahlias of all varieties for sale. Tubers $1 each; six for $5. Call 471-3786.

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 Chili, pie and ice cream social, 5-8 p.m. May 1, Mountain Brook Library, 2353 Foothill road, 12 miles east of Kalispell. Silent auction. Proceeds to Homestead Foundation, Call 755-1934.

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 Nancy Moser’s original play, “When They Come Home,” will be performed at 7 p.m. May 14, May 21-22, KM Theater, downtown Kalispell. Tickets $15 adults; $10 veterans, military, seniors. Discounted tickets on Armed Forces Day, May 15-$10 plus food item donation; and $5 for veterans. Portion of proceeds benefit Northwest Veterans Food Pantry. Call 756-7304.

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.