Daybook
Tuesday
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Community Relations Committee meets, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Baptist Church.
• Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.
• Yellow Bay Community Club movie night, 6 p.m., Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18, Montana 35. Popular children’s movie will be shown. No charge. Seating available; floor pillows and blankets welcome. Show and tell a favorite toy or ornament. Popcorn for sale. Call Shauna, 982-3506.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Tom Saubert is the showcase artist for the closing reception of Autumn Miniature Show, 6-9 p.m., Samarah Fine Art, 15 Central Ave., Whitefish.
Friday
• City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will be picking up rollout garbage containers today. There will be no interruption of service. Call 758-7720.
• Evergreen Disposal customers who typically have garbage picked up on Saturdays, will have it collected either today or Sunday, due to the New Year’s Day holiday.
• 12th annual First Night Flathead, 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., downtown Kalispell. Live music, art, food. Admission $12 in advance; $15 at door. Children under 6, free.
Saturday
• Kalispell Senior Center New Year’s Day potluck and games, 1-3 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a dish or donate $3. For ages 55 and older.
Sunday
• Winter Ski Free Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Demonstrations, bonfire, refreshments. Call 800-235-6781.
Monday
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Community Action Partnership, Main St., Kalispell; 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
A Look Ahead
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 4, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by U.S. Bank.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Jan. 5, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Rose Nicholson discusses “What Working Out Really Looks Like.” Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. Jan. 5, Whitefish VFW Post 276.
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., Jan. 6, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, based on book, “The 5000 Year Leap,” 6 p.m. Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 E. 7th St., across from Whitefish High School.
• Ice fishing workshop for ages 12 to adult, 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 6, Lone Pine Visitor Center, Kalispell; following by ice fishing excursion to Foy’s Lake, 8-10 a.m. Sept. 8. Cost $10. Call 755-2706.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., Jan. 7, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 7, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Community of Resource Educators host family-friendly snowshoe walks for Winter Trails Day, Jan. 8: Blacktail Mountain cross-country ski trails, 10 a.m. to noon; Condon Work Center, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Lone Pine State Park, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (755-2706); Glacier National Park, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Snowshoes available. Call 758-5218.
• Free beginners Japanese karate lessons starting 10-11 a.m. Jan. 8, for ages 6 and up, Eidsvold Lutheran Church, 5935 U.S. 93 S., Somers. Call 755-4753.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m., Jan. 10, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m. Jan. 10, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• Joe Coco begins teaching a six-week Introductory Logic class, 6 p.m. Jan. 10, Whitefish Christian Academy. Limited child care available by prior arrangement.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 10,133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., Jan. 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Audubon lobbyist Janet Ellis discusses priority legislation for 2001. Free. All welcome.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, Jan. 11, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Speaker is Kellie Danielson, CEO of Montana West Economic Development. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 11, Trinity Lutheran Church.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Jan. 11, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Former presidential and vice-presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin talks about fighting for Constitutional government in America in a presentation titled, “Montana: The Tip of the Spear,” 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Free admission. Door prizes. Sponsored by Flathead Liberty Bell.
• Dr. David Fortenberry of Northwest Montana Surgical Associates presents a free seminar on local treatment options for varicose veins, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. For information or to register, call 752-5000.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 12, Kalispell Toyota, in the blood mobile.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Jan. 12, administration building boardroom.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 13, Qdoba Restaurant, in the blood mobile.
• Frontier Hospice Women’s Bereavement Support Group meets 1:30 to 3 pm., Jan. 13, and every second and fourth Thursday of the month, The Grace Room, 29 Second St., Kalispell. Call 755-4923.
• Evergreen Special Services hosts a child find screening for children birth to 5 years, for hearing, vision, motor skills, speech, language and thinking skills, 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 14, East Evergreen Elementary School Call 751-1113, ext. 23 for an appointment.
• Red Cross blood drives Jan. 14: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Best Buy, in the blood mobile.
• Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m., Jan. 14, Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.
• Lake County Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 14, Polson Rural Fire Department Building. Speaker is Linda Sauer, financial analyst for Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Open to public. Call Penny Jarecki, 883-2248.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 15, Whitefish Walgreen’s, in the blood mobile.
• Columbia Falls Community Choir begins practice for 2011 season, 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 16, Columbia Falls Junior High School. Concert will be April 9. Call Ron Bond, 892-5174.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 18, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Jan. 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Stacy Hughes of Real Deals gives decorating ideas. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., Jan. 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for a seat.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., Jan. 20, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, based on book, “The 5000 Year Leap,” 6 p.m., Jan. 20, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 E. 7th St., across from Whitefish High School.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 5:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Jan. 27, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Feb. 2, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Chau Young and Megan Brester present, “More Bang for your Buck.” Kalispell. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Feb. 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pre-school information day. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., Feb. 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Fourth annual doggie skijoring competition, Feb. 19, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Entry fee $25 with proceeds to Humane Society of Northwest Montana. Race begins at noon. Call 800-235-6781.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., Feb. 24, second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Western States Ski Fest and Nordic race, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Feb. 26-27, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Call 800-235-6781.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., March 9, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Bob Morrow of Valley Recycling talks about recycling. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., March 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., March 23, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Program is by Hooper’s Garden Center. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. April 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., April 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pediatrician Dr. Wallace Wilder is guest speaker. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Democratic Party spring dinner, April 9, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Candidate forum at 5 p.m.; social hour 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. University of Montana Professor Harry Fritz will talk about the history of Montana politics. Silent auction
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., April 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitter appreciation lunch. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., April 21, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Fellowship day. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. End of year potluck. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., May 19, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., May 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 16, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. July 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.