Daybook

Today

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

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 8 a.m., First Interstate Bank basement conference room, 100 E. Cottonwood Dr., Kalispell.

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

3 Dr. Patrick Burns of the Sleep Medicine Center discusses how to “Sleep Your Way to Health,” noon, The Summit, Kalispell.

3 Benefit for baby Sydney Redding, 5 p.m. Glacier Park Community Building. Potluck dinner, silent and live auctions, door prizes. Proceeds will go toward transportation costs and hospitalization in Salt Lake City. Call Nete Reinhard, 888-7929; Ellen Blickhan, 888-7931; Kass Hardy, 888-7971; or Mark Wagner, 732-7757.

3 Kalispell Soroptimists honor Janet Cahill, executive director of Violence Free Crisis Line, 6-8:30 p.m., Jagz Restaurant, 3796 U.S. 2, Kalispell. Tickets $26. RSVP to Diane Yarus, 751-2175.

3 Evergreen School District board  and Evergreen Education Association meet, 6 p.m., administration building boardroom. Open to public.

3 Whitefish City Council committee on the Planning Jurisdiction Interlocal Agreement meets with Flathead County Commissioner Jim Dupont and Whitefish “doughnut” representatives, 6 p.m., Whitefish School District board meeting room, 600 E. Second St.

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

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

3 Free Falun Dafa Qigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

Thursday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m., 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., 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., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

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

3 Creston School board meets at the school, 4:30 p.m., to discuss building options.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., 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 Deer Park School board special meeting, 5 p.m., at the school.

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

Friday

3 Whitefish High School rummage sale for senior graduation party, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today and Saturday, the Armory in Whitefish, 305 Armory Road. Call 249-0765.

3 City of Whitefish Parks and Recreation plants trees, 10 a.m., Rocksund Trail Gazebo, end of Jenna Loy Drive; and 2 p.m., Armory Park, Hugh Roger WAG Dog Park. Call 863-2470.

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

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

Thought

“If youth only had a chance or old age any brains.”

n Stephen Leacock, Canadian humorist-educator (1869-1944).

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Ballroom A. Speaker is Pam Carbonari, Kalispell’s downtown Business Improvement District coordinator. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 FVCC honors its professors emeritus at a special ceremony, 7:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, large community meeting room. Public invited. Call Deb Barrett, 756-3804.

3 Montana Music Media Project multimedia concert event, 6 p.m. to midnight, 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 Salvation Army Spring Swing Fling Thing, 6:45 p.m., 110 Bountiful Dr., in the gym. Live music by BJ Lupton’s Swingin’ On High Band and Stillwater Christian School Band. Silent auction. Free admission. Call Major Merry Svenson, 257-4357.

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

Saturday

3 Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., old Walmart main entrance, 1150 E. Idaho St., Kalispell. Dahlias of all varieties for sale. Tubers $1 each; six for $5. Call 471-3786.

3 Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon, Smith Valley Fire Hall, 3496 U.S. 2 W., mile marker 114, next to former Julie’s Restaurant. Suggested donation, adults $6; family $15; children 12 and under $3.

3 Flathead Shriners Club and Flathead Orthopedic Center host annual free children’s screening clinic, 8 a.m., at the center in Kalispell. Any child with orthopedic or burn problems welcome. Call 752-7900, ext. 2211 (Cathy) to schedule evaluation.

3 Whitefish High School rummage sale for senior graduation party, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., the Armory in Whitefish, 305 Armory Road. Call 249-0765.

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., Rosauers Foods, 2150 U.S. 92 S., Kalispell.

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club antique, vintage and classic car show today and Sunday, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Pancake breakfast 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $4; kids under 6, free.

3 Clean the Falls, 9 a.m.-noon May 1. Meet at Glacier Bank, Columbia Falls. Bring gloves; garbage bags provided. Free picnic lunch for helpers 11 a.m.-noon. Contact Jenni, 751-4756 or jcheff@glacierbank.com.

3 Mission Mountain Winery Red Wine and Chocolate season opening, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dayton. Free. Public invited.

3 Youth Literacy and Art Gala, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fifth & Center Studios, Kalispell. Art by Boys & Girls Club members and other teens for sale; proceeds go to Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County and the Boys & Girls Club.

3 Fisher River Valley Fire/Rescue Station open house, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 70 West Camp Road, Libby. Tours, hot dogs and hamburgers, drawing for hunting rifle. Call 406-293-1549.

3 Arbor Day celebration noon to 4 p.m., 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 today and Sunday, Two Eagle School, Pablo. Appointments required. Call 253-0448.

3 Free workshop on noxious weed identification and control, 2-3 p.m., , Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell Call 755-2706.

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

Sunday

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club antique, vintage and classic car show, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Cost $4; kids under 6, free.

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

3 Kila Cleanup, noon. Meet at The Cottage; bring gloves and water. Refreshments will follow.

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

Monday

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

3 Rails to Trails meets 5:15 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

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.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lincoln County High School, Eureka.

3 Change Your Life Health Expo and Raw/living foods potluck, 4-9 p.m., National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93, Kalispell. Guest speaker Dr. Brian Clement will talk about “How to Prevent Aging and Heal Disease. Advance tickets $5; $7 at door. Call 755-8423.

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

A Look Ahead

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 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s first membership luncheon of the year, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 5, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Make reservations at 862-3501.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. May 5, Flathead Electric Cooperative.

3 21st annual Wine and Food Fest, 6-9 p.m. May 5, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Tickets $50 per person; $500 per table. Fundraiser for Whitefish Theatre Co., and Project Whitefish Kids sports program. Call 862-5371.

3 Annual National Day of Prayer breakfast, 6:30 a.m. May 6, Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Cost $6; followed by a prayer gathering, noon to 1 p.m. Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S. Main St. 

3 Edward Jones financial adviser Beth Morgenstern hosts a free presentation titled, “Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform,” 9:30 a.m. May 6, 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. Call Alison at 837-1013 to reserve a seat.

3 Glacier National Park lunchtime lecture, “Reconnecting Children with Nature,” noon-12:45 p.m., May 6, West Glacier Community Building. Brown bag.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. May 6, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.

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 Kalispell Public School District No. 5 Child Find developmental screening, 8:30 a.m. to noon May 7, Russell School gym, 227 W. Nevada St. Call 751-3408 for an appointment.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 7, CenturyLink, Kalispell.

3 Investment Centers of America client arts and crafts sale and exhibition, 2-6 p.m. May 7, Sunset Plaza, U.S. 93, Kalispell; 10 percent of proceeds go to local food banks. Call 752-7232.

3 Reformers Unanimous Christ-centered addictions program and support group for men and women meets 7-9 p.m. May 7, Faith Baptist Church, 108 W. Reserve, Kalispell. Free. Call Josh, 471-1048.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to observe spring birds in Glacier National Park; meet 7 a.m. May 8 in front of the Alberta Visitor Center. Bring binoculars or scope. Call Steve Gniadek at 892-7406.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to Swan River National Wildlife Refuge and Upper Swan Valley; meet 7:30 a.m. May 8 at the Swan River School parking lot, Montana 83; call Kathy Ross after 5 p.m. for further information, 837-3837.

3 Flathead Valley letter carriers will collect nonperishable food items during regular delivery May 8 in honor of a nationwide Stamp Out Hunger day.

3 Flathead Shelter Friends flea market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8, Advanced Powder Coating, 3247 U.S. 93 South. Donated items accepted from 2-6 p.m. May 7. To reserve table space or donate items, call Carmen, 250-6510.

3 Mark Ogle hosts Crits and Croissants, 10:30 a.m. to noon May 8, Hockaday Museum of Art. Bring one or more pieces of art to share; coffee and croissants served. $5 for members; $7 for others. Call 755-5268.

3 Grass Roots Health Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 8, Alameda’s Hot Springs Retreat, Hot Springs. Lectures, classes, vendors. Participation by donation. Community dinner 6 p.m.; bring a dish to share. Call (406) 741-2424 or (406) 741-2283.

3 Conrad Mansion pre-Mother’s Day tea and Victorian-era fashion show, 2-3:30 p.m., May 8, Kalispell. Tickets, 755-2166.

3 Missoula Children’s Theatre and St. Matthew’s students present, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. May 8, Flathead High School auditorium. $5 donation per ticket requested, available at St. Matthew’s School or at door. Call 752-6303.

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 Flathead Fat Tires hosts Dirty Pint Night, 6-9 p.m. May 8, Great Northern Brewery, Whitefish. Proceeds support the club. Pre-party Spencer ride; meet 3 p.m. at Glacier Cyclery, Whitefish.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls City Court will be closed May 11. Normal hours will resume May 12.

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

3 Glacier Park rededication ceremony 10:30 a.m. May 11, West Glacier Community Building. Park entrance fees waived. Walking tours of headquarters compound. Formal ceremony starts at noon. Cake served. Public welcome.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Brochure exchange and tourism celebration. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 11, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Informational meeting regarding annexation for property owners west of Stillwater River and south of Twin Bridge Road into West Valley Fire District, 7 p.m. May 11, Bissell School. Insurance agents, fire department personnel will be present. Question and answer session. Call Susan Shea, 862-3468, or 871-3546.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 9 a.m.-noon May 12, North Valley Community Center. Free; register with Karen Carter at 892-8720 or kcarter@meadowlake.com.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m. May 12, National Flood, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 1:30-4:30 p.m. May 12, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Free; register with Jan Metzmaker at 862-3390 or jan@whitefishvisit.com.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., May 12, administration building boardroom.

3 Free admission for seniors at the Hockaday Museum of Art, plus complimentary coffee, tea and cookies, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13. Call 755-5268.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon-4 p.m., Best Buy, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, U.S. Bank, Kalispell.

3 Third annual pie and perennial plant sale, 8 a.m.-noon May 15, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 407 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Drop off plant and pie donations from noon-7 p.m. May 14 or 6:30-8 a.m. May 15. All funds go to Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds. Call 892-3784.

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 Terry Divorky gives a native plant gardening workshop for 16 and older, 2-4 p.m. May 15, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Cost $5. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.

3 Lake County Democrats dinner and fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. May 15, North Crow Clubhouse, south of Pablo. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $35 per family; raffle ticks $1 each or six for $5.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir annual spring concert, 7 p.m. May 15, Glacier High School. Special guest Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana. 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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 18, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive hosted by Knights of Columbus, noon to 5 p.m. May 19, Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork.

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 Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Whitefish Rotary, noon to 5 p.m. May 20, The Wave, Kalispell.

3 Conrad Mansion theater-in-the-round featuring the Conrad family and local history, 1-2 p.m. May 20, Kalispell. No reservations required. Call 755-2166.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 25, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Polson.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26, Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m. May 27, Marion Fire Hall.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 9 a.m.-noon June 4, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Free; register with Jan Metzmaker at 862-3390 or jan@whitefishvisit.com.

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.