Daybook

Today

3 15th annual Special Olympics Montana winter games final day, Whitefish Mountain Resort.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., All Saints Episcopal Church, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 862-2863 or 862-6068.

3 Woodland Montessori and Kalispell Montessori present “Fostering Independence at Home, 9:30-11 a.m., Woodland Montessori, 5 Parkhill Road, Kalispell. Free admission. Continental breakfast, child care for children 1 and older. Infants welcome to stay with parent.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Glacier High School.

3 Preschool art time, 11:30 a.m. to noon, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Members, free; nonmembers $3. Call 755-5268.

3 Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m. at the school.

3 Columbia Falls Trails Committee meets 5:30 p.m., Discovery Square. Public welcome.

3 Kalispell Public Schools special board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Public Relations Committee meets at 8 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Eureka. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 889-3437.

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

3 Home school art class for grades 1-8, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Museum family membership, $5 per session; nonmembers $6. Materials provided. Call 755-5268.

3 Frontier Hospice new Women’s Grief Support Group meets 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesdays in March, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.

3 USMC Happy Hour for all active and former Marines, 5-7 p.m. Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 471-3295.

3 Relay for Life of Bigfork planning committee meets, 5:15 p.m., Glacier Bank; team captain meeting 6:15 p.m.

3 Columbia Falls Trails Committee meets 5:30 p.m., Discovery Square. Public welcome.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Auxiliary meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 752-2357 or 897-2742.

3Active Parenting Now for parents of children 5-12 years old begins 6:30 p.m., Nurturing Center. Cost $40 for singles; $60 for couples. Call 756-1414.

Thursday

3 Docent-guided museum tours every Thursday with regular admission, 10:30 a.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Call 755-5268.

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets at 4 p.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Flathead High School parent group meets 7 p.m., FHS conference room.

3 Ames Construction and Montana Department public advisory meeting on Kalispell Bypass Project, 7 p.m. Flathead High School lecture room. Call 257-2362.

Thought

“The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.” n James Baldwin, American author (1924-1987).

Friday

3 Kalispell Public Schools Facility and Transportation Committee meets at 7 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 “This n’ That for Dogs n’ Cats” community garage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Bring nonperishable food or pet food for food bank. Call Terry Peck at 261-5178 to donate.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m., Marion Volunteer Fire Department community hall.

3 37th annual Whitefish Community World Day of Prayer, 1 p.m., Whitefish Foursquare Church, 233 Kalispell Ave. Featured speaker is the Rev. Don Dukes of Prayer for the Harvest Ministries. Refreshments follow service.

3 Lighthouse Christian Home fifth annual fundraising event, 7-9:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, featuring dancing to the Swingin’ on High Big Band. Dessert, live and silent auctions. Tickets $30 each; $200 for tables of eight. Call 857-3276.

Saturday

3 Free seminar with a panel of local experts on emotional and legal aspects of child custody disputes, co-parenting and divorce, 9 a.m. to noon, Whitefish Public Library. Free 15-minute professional services, 1-3 p.m. with law attorneys and therapists. Call Brian Muldoon, 862-9292.

3 Military Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., JC Penney Court, Kalispell Center mall. Booths, displays, discounts for members of military.

3 Frontier Hospice “neighbors helping neighbors” volunteer training for Eureka, Fortine, Olney, Rexford, Stryker and Trego, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Lincoln Electric Co-op conference room. Be a companion, read, help with errands, provide a break for families. Call 406-755-4923.

3 Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden vegetable growing workshop with Tamus Gannon of Swan River Gardens, 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.

3 Docent-guided museum tours every Saturday with regular admission, 10:30 a.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Call 755-5268.

3 Winter Brew Fest, 1-5 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Resort. Live music by John Floridis and Good Wood Band. Advance tickets, $16, includes 10 beers and commemorative glass. Call 862-2900. Tickets $20 day of event. Fundraiser for SNOW bus.

Sunday

3 11th annual Ken Dutter/Flathead Gospel Music Festival 6:30 p.m., Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Free admission; offering will be taken.

Monday

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Jean Kamph will present a program on member lineage. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health retreat, noon to 5 p.m., Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers.

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

Korean cultural event 6 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Live music, authentic food, traditional dress. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3945.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Ina Albert, co-author of “Write Yourself Well,” will be guest speaker. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue or Bob at 756-4725.

3 Flathead Valley Community College 2010 Honors Symposium Series presents Kim Plewes on “Be the Change: How a Life of Activism can Empower Women and Children in the  Developing World,” 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

3 Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Entomologist Steve Kohler gives a program on butterflies of Montana. Free. All welcome.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 9, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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

3 Frontier Hospice Men’s Grief Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. March 9 and 23, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., March 9, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-636-2371.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10, Whitefish High School.

3 History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., March 10, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Guest speaker is author Paul Strong. Public welcome. Call 837-2459.

3 Parkinson’s support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., March 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Neurologist  Dr. Lindsay  and nurse practitioner Paul Coates talk about “Deep Brain Stimulation.” Call Lois, 871-3767.

3 “Burgers for Big Creek” fundraiser for Glacier Institute, 5-8 p.m. March 10, Wendy’s, 520 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Information on programs, raffles.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

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

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 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 11, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 11, Libby High School.

3 Teen Technology Blitz for youth 12-18, 4-5:30 p.m. March 11, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Open laptop computer lab, video games projected on big screen with surround sound. Refreshments. Free. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Healing and Essential Oils seminar, 6-9 p.m. March 11, Deep Bay Center, 104 Deep Bay Dr., Lakeside. Free. Call 844-2611.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club discusses “Strength of Stone, Pioneer Journal of Electra Bryan Plumer,” 6:30 p.m., March 11, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

3 All parents of Flathead and Glacier high school seniors invited to a graduation party planning meeting, 7 p.m. March 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Robyn, 471-6542. Cash drawing for those who purchase a ticket at the meeting.

3 25th annual Whitefish Winter Classic, March 11-14. March 11: Kick-off party 5:30-7:30 p.m. Crush Wine Bar, cost $20; Poker Run 7:30 p.m. Cost 10; March 12: Meet the Players, Summit House, Whitefish Mountain Resort; free; snow picnic, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gray Wolf Run Whitefish Mountain Resort; free; NFL Play 60 Challenge  4-7 p.m. Whitefish High School Gym; free; March 13: Gala and auction, 5:30 p.m. Lodge at Whitefish Lake, call 862-8146;  March 14: champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant, Advance tickets $12 adults, $7 under 12, $15 and $12 at door.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 12, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, March 12, Perkins Restaurant. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

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 Discovery Developmental Center “Grapes, Barley and Hops” wine and beer tasting fundraising event, 5:30-8 p.m. March 12, historic Keith House, 538 Fifth Ave. E., Kalispell. Light appetizers, live music, door prizes. Tickets $20 per person. Call 756-7295.

3 Glacier book fair with authors Sumio Harada, Sharon Midkiff Randolph and other, 6 p.m. March 12, Glacier Discovery Square. Live music, refreshments raffle. Donation suggested.

3 Hugh Rogers Wag Park public meeting, 10 a.m. to noon, March 13, Whitefish Armory. Project update and feedback. Raffles, refreshments. Call Steve Lull, 863-9501.

3 Ronan’s Women’s Club 23rd annual Arts, Crafts and Flea Market 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 13, Ronan Community Center. Call Alice, 406-676-5079.

3 Montana Dahlia Society meets 2-3:30 p.m. March 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Bill McClaren and David Elden talk about “Soil and Insect Management.” Use south entrance.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon on “My Favorite Things,” 11:30 a.m., March 16, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Speaker is Sandy Oertli. 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 by Jill Evans and Walter Sayre on “What Was There? Whitefish Street Scenes of the Past, 12:30 p.m. March 16, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Free. Public welcome.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m. March 16, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.

3 Flathead Valley Community Band annual spring concert “Celtic Celebration, 7 p.m., March 17, glacier High School, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

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 “Loud at the Library”  fundraiser for Flathead County Library Foundation, 5:30-8 p.m., March 18, Main Branch Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Live music by The Can’t Hardly Playboys. Auction of library furniture painted by local artists. Tickets $25. Call 758-5826.

3 Montana State University Master Gardener horticultural seminar, 6-8 p.m. March 18, Flathead High School lecture room, Kalispell. Whitefish Honey Bee Club president Scott Kelly talks about “The Buzz about Beekeeping.” Cost $5. Public invited. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

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 139. Free. Public invited. Call Laura Damon, 756-3967.

3 Flathead Valley Community College 2010 Honors Symposium Series presents Karen Adams, assistant professor of political science-UM, on “Lesser Goods in International Relations: How to Live in and Improve the World as It Is,” 7 p.m., March 18, Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

3 Whitefish School District and Head Start free developmental screening for children birth to 3 years of age, 8-11:30 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. March 19, district office, 600 E. Second St. Call 862-8655.

3 Habitat for Humanity ReStore fundraiser for Haiti, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 19, 215 W. Idaho, Kalispell. All proceeds from sales donated to Haiti response. Cash donations also accepted. Call 752-2905.

3 Home and Garden Showcase, 4-8 p.m. March 19; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 20; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Coalition annual general meeting and potluck, 6 p.m. March 19, Museum at Central School, 124  Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Topic is “The Future of the Flathead Coalition.” Bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share.

3 Chris Peterson presents a photo exhibit, “100 Years, 100 Days in Glacier,” 6 p.m. March 19, Glacier Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Music by Nuevo Columbia, raffle, refreshments. Donations suggested.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 20, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 “A Day in Al-Anon” workshop and guest speakers, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20, basement of Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Registration at 9 a.m.; fee $5. Raffle. All welcome. Call Betty D., 406-293-6963.

3 Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference and Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 20, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. $20 per person; registration required by March 12. Call 800-998-2693.

3 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 AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. March 22, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

3 Judy Guralchuk, author of “A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt,” gives a money program for teens on transitioning from overspending to financial stability,” 7 p.m., March 23, 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Author John Fraley presents an audio-visual program on his book “Wild River Pioneers,” 7 p.m. March 22, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Open to public.

3 Frontier Hospice Men’s Grief Support Group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. March 23, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., March 24, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Paul Renner gives a program on “Peaceful Gardens, A Cooperative, Year-round Food Production System.” Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

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 Open house for the Commemorative Leadership Council’s 2010 Commemoration, 2-6 p.m. March 25, KwaTuqNuk Resort, Polson. Learn about homesteaders’ lives on the Flathead Reservation and about Native peoples. Music, demonstrations, exhibits.

3 Sunriser Lions 36th annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m. March 25, St. Matthew’s cafeteria, 602 S. Main St., Kalispell. All-you-can-eat menu also includes sausage, coffee and juice. Adults $7; children $4; family $20; seniors $5. Proceeds to local eye programs.

3 Muldown Elementary School Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 25, at the school in Whitefish. Games, activities, entertainment. Dinner available. Everyone welcome.

3 Lincoln County Culinary School cooking class on “Vary Your Veggies - Focus on Fruity” 6 p.m., March 25, Central School, Libby. Free. Open to public.

3 Columbia Falls High School students Gallery Night commemorating Glacier Park’s centennial, 6 p.m., March 25, Glacier Discovery Square. Music by North Valley Music School, raffle, food. Donations suggested.

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 Flathead Valley Community College 2010 Honors Symposium Series presents David Hopkins, co-author of “The Tactics of Hope,” on “How Social Entrepreneurs are Changing the World,” 7 p.m., March 25, Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 29, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Life Line Screening for stroke and osteoporosis, March 30, North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call 1-877-237-1287 for an appointment.

3 Lone Pine State Park spring day camp for kids 8-12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30-31, Kalispell. Pre-registration required, $30. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 6-10 p.m., March 31, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 14th annual Easter EGGstravaganza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 3, Kalispell Center Mall.

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.

Summit Independent Living Center offers a beginner’s level sign language class, 5:30-7 p.m. April 6. Cost $5 per class or $25 for six weeks. Call 257-0048 to enroll.

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 Montana State University Master Gardener horticultural seminar, 6-8 p.m. April 8. Lake County agent Nori Pierce talks about “Preserving your Harvest.” Cost $5. Public invited. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

Nurturing Center hosts The Parade of Children, 11-1:30 p.m. April 17, followed by DreamBuilders Playhouse raffle drawing and silent auction, 2 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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.