Daybook

Today

3 John White Lecture Series presents Glacier Park curator and archivist Deirdre Shaw will speak on the history of Glacier Park in its centennial year, 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Fran Wade gives a program on brain-tanning hides and uses for leather produced. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Lunch available. No reservations required. All welcome. Call President Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m., North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

3 Mission Valley Aquatics community meeting, noon, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson.

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

3 Valley Voices Community Choir begins new semester, Flathead High School choir room. Registration at 5:30 p.m. Rehearsal 6-8 p.m. No auditions needed. All high school age and up welcome. Concert May 15. Call Patty Louden, 752-3160 or Allyson Keuchmann, 756-8208.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen; 752-4220.

3 Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., West Shore Library, U.S. 93, Lakeside. Public welcome. Call Debbie Spaulding, 844-2479.

3 Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker Series, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Ranger Bill Schustrom will talk about “100 Years of Wilderness.” Call Rosie, 862-6616.

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

3 Smith Valley Fire District special meeting, 7 p.m., Smith Valley Fire Station.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m., and will include voted on bond resolution, library.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Methodist Church.

3 Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets, noon,Vista Linda.  Winnie Greenshields of Flathead County Area Agency on Aging talks about Medicare fraud. Reservations required; 844-3715.

3 Flathead Food Bank will deliver monthly senior commodities to outlying areas 1-3 p.m. today; and to Kalispell and Evergreen 1-3 p.m. Jan. 27. Seniors 60 and older may also sign up for future deliveries. Call 752-3663.

3 Teen arcade open gaming for youth ages 12-18, 4-5 p.m., Whitefish Public Library. Refreshments. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 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.

3 Kalispell Public Schools special board meeting 5:30 p.m. with closed executive session until 6:10 p.m., Middle School Media Center.

3 Columbia Falls Speaks Toastmasters Club open house, 6:30 p.m., Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Guest speaker is Cindy Shaw. Hors d’oeuvres. All welcome.

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

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents “All the President’s Men,” 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7-8:30 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Whitefish School District board meets at 7 p.m., district board meeting room, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish.

3 Author Jon Turk will give a reading and slideshow from his latest book, “The Raven’s Gift,” 8 p.m., Crush Wine Bar, Whitefish.

3 Todd Tanner, longtime fly fishing columnist for Sporting Classics magazine, teaches a weekly Intro to Fly Casting class beginning tonight, 8:30-9:30 p.m., Swan River School, Bigfork. Free; $2 fee for use of gym. Call 837-6261.

3 Flathead County River Commission meets 7 p.m. Earl Bennett Building third floor conference room , 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

Wednesday

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

3 Kalispell Public School Policy and Public Relations Committee meets 7:30-9 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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

3 Glacier Park Brown Bag seminar by ranger Gary Moses on “Search and Rescue in Glacier National Park: Then and Now,” noon to 12:45 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public invited.

3 Flathead Food Bank will deliver monthly senior commodities to Kalispell and Evergreen 1-3 p.m. Seniors 60 and older may also sign up for future deliveries. Call 752-3663.

3 Free kennel management meeting for dog lovers and kennel owners, 6:30 p.m., Jagz Restaurant, Kalispell. Free and dinner included. Sponsored by Royal Canin. To register, call Debi Buchholz, 270-5382.

3 Guitar Hero gaming for youth ages 12-18, 2:30-4 p.m., Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Refreshments. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

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

3 Lake County Democrats meet tonight, Polson City Library. Social time 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7 p.m. Cynthia Forsch on “Sustainable Packaging and Producer Responsibility,” Judy Preston on “What, How and Where to Recycle in Lake County,” Mark Nelson on Recycle Montana statewide progress. Public welcome.

3 Columbia Falls School District hosts public meetings to discuss projected budget shortfall and possible closure of Canyon Elementary, 7 p.m. today and Jan. 28, district office, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

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.

3 Fundraising event for U.S. National Championship in March at Whitefish Mountain Resort and for local U.S. National Telemark Team members, 7-10 p.m. Great Northern Bar and Grill, Whitefish. Silent auction, raffle, Live music by Moonshine Mountain. Families welcome. Call Linda Hobbs, 862-3303.

Thursday

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., West Valley School.

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 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Guest speaker is Jim Atkinson of local Agency on Aging. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Benefit dinner for Camp to Remember, 6 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Program, silent and live auctions featuring local artists’ work. Tickets $75 per person; with $50 tax deductible, available at Wheeler Jewelry in Kalispell; or call Lois at 871-3767. Proceeds benefit Tamarack Grief Resource Center.

3 Columbia Falls School District hosts public meetings to discuss projected budget shortfall and possible closure of Canyon Elementary, 7 p.m., district office, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

Friday

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

3 Glacier Waldorf School Kingfishers present, “Daniel in the Lion’s Den,” 6:16 p.m., KM Theatre, Kalispell. Kids admitted free; adults by donation. Call Catherine Flynn, 261-1906.

A Look Ahead

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m., Jan. 30, Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Open to those 16 and older; and children 10 to 15, accompanied by a parent. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge 1922, 2158 U.S. 2 East, Kalispell, breakfast 9-11 a.m. every other Sunday (Jan. 31). Open to public. Families welcome; children half price. Proceeds go to Moose charities and building fund. Call Myron, 892-4611; or Bill, 858-2304.

3 Spaghetti feed and pie auction fundraiser for 4-year old Katelyn Roker recently diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, noon, Jan. 31, Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork.

3 Montana Gospel Music Association mid-winter concert featuring Judy Lawrence, Spare Parts Trio and more, 6 p.m. Jan. 31, Christian  Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Free; offering taken. Call 844-2085.

AARP Taxaide Monday sessions for seniors and low income begin, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Feb. 1, Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. By appointment only; call 257-1296.

3 Anime Club for youth 12-18, 4-5:30 p.m. Feb. 1, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Refreshments. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Feb. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 AARP Taxaide Tuesday sessions for seniors and low income begin noon to 4 p.m., Feb. 2, Columbia Falls Senior Center. By appointment only; call 892-4087.

3 Kalispell Public School Policy and Public Relations Committee meets 7:30-9 a.m., Feb. 3, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Feb. 3 program by the Rev. Darold Reiner on “Love Languages.” Feb. 17 program by Barbara Bledsoe on “Parenting with Dignity.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 AARP Taxaide Wednesday sessions for seniors and low income begin 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3, Bigfork Senior Center. By appointment only; call 837-4157.

3 Fundraiser for Central Asia Institute for schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Tea, desserts, live music by Tra le Gael. Suggested minimum donation $5 per person. Call Julie Stone, 257-7576.

3 AARP Taxaide Thursday sessions for seniors and low income begin 1-5 p.m. Whitefish Senior Center. By appointment only; call 862-4923.

3 Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m. Feb. 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Entomologist Joe Giersch presents a photographic program about, “Glacier’s Underwater Wildlife: Aquatic Insects in Glacier National Park.” Free. Public welcome.

3 American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program training class for driver volunteers, 11 a.m. Feb. 10, Flathead City-County Health Department, Kalispell. Call Judy Pfaff, 406-728-1004.

3 Marion School board meets 6 p.m. Feb. 10, at the school.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 10, administration building boardroom.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., Feb. 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Nick Fucci shows slides from his January trip to Costa Rica. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Silver Roots classical/world music duo of New York City in concert 6-7 p.m. Feb. 11, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Performance followed by brief discussion on partnering artists with local communities. Free Public welcome.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon Feb. 12, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Speaker is Karen Spaulding on “Eating your ‘Weigh’ to a Healthier Lifestyle.” Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Dessert and signed book auction to raise money for Lincoln County Public Libraries Foundation, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 12, Libby Library. Free admission; suggestion $5 donation. Call 406-293-2778.

3 Animal tracking and sign interpretation workshop with Brian Baxter, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 13, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Cost $10 per person; registration required. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.

3 John White Lecture Series presents local award-winning author of “God’s Thunderbolt: The Vigilantes of Montana,” Carol Buchanan, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

3 “Slavery: Here and Now,” a panel discussion featuring experts and witnesses to slavery and human trafficking, will be held at 3 p.m. Feb. 14, Glacier High School. Free admission. Public welcome. Call Sue Rolfing, 755-9044.

3 Christ Episcopal Church Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 16, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Live music. Free; donations accepted. Everyone invited.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m., Feb. 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Re-Powering the Flathead lecture series on “Building Green Homes Today and Tomorrow,” 7 p.m. Feb. 18, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 130. Free. Public invited. Call Laura Damon, 756-3967.

3 PLUK and Missoula Children’s Theatre eighth annual Flathead Kids Theater presentation of, “Pinocchio,” 7 p.m. Feb. 19, and 1 p.m. Feb. 20, Salvation Army Church, Kalispell. Tickets $5 each, or 5 for $20. Call Stephanie, 270-1086.

3 Eighth annual Northwest Montana Wedding and Event Expo, Feb. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Three fashion shows, wedding apparel boutiques, vendor booths.

3 2010  Career/Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 23, Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center, Salish Kootenai College,  Pablo. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; Ellie McLeod, 406-275-4825; or Linda Posivio, 406-883-7884.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Feb. 25, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 John White Lecture Series presents Richard Sims, director of the Montana Historical Society in Helena, speaking on “The Literary Linderman,” 2:30 p.m., Feb. 28, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

3 15th annual Special Olympics Montana winter games, Feb. 28-March 2, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Opening ceremonies and Parade of Athletes, 4 p.m. Feb. 28. Volunteers needed; call 837-0319.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. March 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. March 3 is a Home-based Business Fair. March 17 programs by Megan Brester on “Scrapbooking Ideas.” Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., March 10, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Leah Levitt gives a presentation on her recent visit to Copper Canyon. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Great Rockies Sport Show, 4-8 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission is good all weekend and costs $5, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids 5 and under, free. Friday night all kids 12 and under get in free.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. March 18, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Re-Powering the Flathead lecture series on “Alternative Energy: Emerging New Technologies for the Flathead,” 7 p.m. March 18, FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 130. Free. Public invited. Call Laura Damon, 756-3967.

Boy Scouts centennial anniversary pinewood derby event 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 20, Kalispell Center Mall. Everyone welcome to race. Car kits available at Army Navy, Wheaton’s and Lowe’s and at event; rentals also available. Tickets are $2 to $4, available at event. Bring canned food donations or wear Scouting uniforms for discount. Call Jim Vance, 314-4897; or Erik Fisher, 260-7661.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 25, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Enactor, storyteller and teachers Al Cluck gives a live performance, “Jacco  Finlay and The Story of David Thompson,” 7 p.m. March 25, Eureka High School. Traveling trunk of over 300 trade items from 1780-1830 Fur Trade era. Free. Public welcome.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. April 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m. every other Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. April 7 is a baby-sitters thank you brunch. April 21 is Fellowship Day. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

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 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:45 a.m. April 29, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.