Daybook

Today

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

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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., Whitefish High School.

3 Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Call Virginia Hanson, 837-4673; or Tedi Schilling, 849-5537.

3 Registered dietitian Holly Nickels gives a super market tour informational talk, noon today; The Summit, Kalispell. Tour 9:30-11:30 a.m. March 11, Super 1. Cost $10.

3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Lunch is $10. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.

3 Parkinson’s support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Neurologist  Dr. Kurt 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., 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., administration building boardroom.

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

3 Montana Landlords Association meets, 7 p.m., Elks, Kalispell. Speaker is Flathead County commissioner candidate Howard Gipe. Dinner from menu at 6 p.m. Call Connie Gress, 270-5035.

Thursday

3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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., Libby High School.

3 Teen Technology Blitz for youth 12-18, 4-5:30 p.m., 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 25th annual Whitefish Winter Classic, today through March 14. Today — 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 Healing and Essential Oils seminar, 6-9 p.m., 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., 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., The Summit, Kalispell. Call Robyn, 471-6542. Cash drawing for those who purchase a ticket at the meeting.

3 Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m.,  Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Dr. Donald Beans will talk about acupuncture. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

Friday

Flathead Valley Green Building Guild  free workshop, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Three speakers will discuss financial incentives for contractors and homeowners for energy efficient projects. Panel discussions in the afternoon.

3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

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

3 Great Northern Brewing hosts “Beer for the Bob” night, 2 Central Ave., Whitefish. $1 of every pint sold donated to Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. Foundation personnel on hand to talk about volunteering.

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

3 Great Rockies Sport Show, 4-8 p.m. today; 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 Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

3 Discovery Developmental Center “Grapes, Barley and Hops” wine and beer tasting fundraising event, 5:30-8 p.m., 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., Glacier Discovery Square. Live music, refreshments raffle. Donation suggested.

Saturday

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

3 Seventh annual Attic Sale for the Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Country Kitchen. Collectibles, jewelry, household items, art, books, furniture.

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

3 Bird Woman Falls Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution meets at 10:30 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Bev Zierow gives workshop on “Written Family History” at noon. Call Carol Nicholson, 892-2952.

3 Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden hosts a presentation by Kate O’Brien on square foot gardening and permaculture, 10:30 a.m., St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church.

3 Bev Zierow conducts a workshop on “Written Family History,” noon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell, Call Carol Nicholson, 892-2952.

3 Missoula Children’s Theatre presents, “Robinson Crusoe,” at 3 and 7 p.m., Somers Middle School. Tickets $5; $2 for children.

3 Lasagna dinner and silent auction benefit for non-Hodgkin lymphoma patient Dave Cochrane, 5-8 p.m. Fellowship Alliance Church, 1025 Seventh Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Cost $5 per person; $10 family of four; $15 family of five. Bring a nonperishable food item for a raffle ticket for prize drawing.

3 Friends of the NRA banquet, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Doors open 5 p.m.; prime rib dinner 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions, ladies table, drawings. Tickets at Snappy’s, $30; $35 at door. Call Linda Beum, 756-0637.

3 Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams RV Club pizza party, noon, Pizza Hut, Columbia Falls. Brief business meeting after lunch. Bring items for food bank and old eyeglasses and frames. All interested welcome. Cost $5. Call Malsons, 752-4509; or Fredenbergs, 892-3179.

Sunday

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

Monday

3 Flathead County Republican Women collect donations for local animal shelter and humane society, noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Bring pet food, beds, leashes, collars, dishes clean blankets, towels and rugs. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.

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

3 Biomass forum and panel discussion, 6:45 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building auditorium. Keynote speaker is international specialist Gary Callihan. Called 755-3141 or 837-6929.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m. in the library.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Evergreen Junior High School.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon on “My Favorite Things,” 11:30 a.m., 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., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Free. Public welcome.

 3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.

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

3 Flathead Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited hosts a program by Jerry Kustich of Sweetgrass Rods in Twin Bridges, on “Fishing Bamboo with Sweetgrass Rods,” 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call Chris Schustrom, 406-260-1198.

3 Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets at 7 p.m., Winchester Room, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Announced Democratic candidates will address the public. Call 752-8959.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m., in the school library.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. March 17, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Speakers are Angie Hansford and Sandy Oertli. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., March 17, The Summit, Kalispell. Program by Jodi Smith on “Now, Discover Your Strengths.” Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

3 Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets March 17, Vista Linda, Somers. Pam Haglund will talk about her world travels. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. For reservations call Dee Tintinger, 857-2421. All welcome.

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

3 “Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers ... with Food Choices” lecture, 7 p.m., March 17, The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

3 Evergreen Fire District board meets 7 p.m.

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 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., March 18, The Wave, Whitefish. Sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.

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 Flathead County Republican Women and Glacier Pachyderm Club sponsor a “meet and greet” for Republican candidates, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 18, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Hors d’oeuvres served Free. All welcome.

3 Flathead BodyTalkers host a free viewing of the movie, “Quantum Communication,” Shining Mountain Center, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Donnalee, 270-3231.

3 Whitefish Middle School presents “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “The Princess and the Pea, 7:30 p.m. March 18-19. Adults $6; students, seniors $4 at Imagination Stations, Muldown Elementary and the middle school. $1 goes toward Walking Man fundraiser.

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 Columbia Falls Senior Center book and puzzle sale, 9 a.m. to 7 pm. March 19, 205 Nucleus Ave. Pancake supper, 4-7 p.m. Call Roxi, 892-4087.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 19, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Whitefish High School Young Democrats peace rally, 4 p.m. March 19, corner of Second Street and Spokane Avenue. Bring your own sign. Everyone invited.

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 “Walking the Labyrinth: A Sacred Day of Renewal” women’s retreat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 20, Shining Mountains Center for Spiritual Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. All welcome. Requested $25 donation. Bring sack lunch. Call Roberta, 755-6075.

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 Flathead Democratic Party spring dinner, March 20, Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Candidates’ forum 4 p.m.; social hour 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Entertainment by nationally known singer and songwriter Rob Quist. Silent auction. Tickets $50 at Wheaton’s, Kalispell; Art Fusion, Bigfork; The Wallflower, Columbia Falls; Montana Coffee Traders, downtown Whitefish. Call Nancy Fenner, 752-0298; after March 18 call Roxanne Brothers, 752-0298.

3 Columbia Falls High School Columbians Jazz Band Bistro, March 21, Cimarron Cafe, Columbia Falls. Four-course dinner. Limited seatings for 5:30 or 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 per person. Visit http://columbiansjazz.org.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Country Cloggers open house, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 22, Kalispell Eagles, 37 First St. W. Music food, demonstrations and clogging introductory class. Call Linda, 892-3466.

3 Yogic minister Marc Nevas offers two free introductory presentations, “Yogic Mysticism, Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancients Through Yogic Meditation,” 7 p.m. March 22, Rocks and Things, Whitefish; 7 p.m. March 23, KM Building, second floor auditorium, Kalispell. Call Ananda Seva Montana, 755-0138.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., March 23, Columbia Falls High School.

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 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 Whitefish Christian Academy annual open house, 7 p.m. March 23, 820 Ashar Ave. Call 862-5785.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 24, Teletech, in the blood mobile.

3 Ginny Lewis lectures on “How to Keep Your Heart Pumping,” 7 p.m. March 24, The Summit, Kalispell.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 25, FVCC, in the blood mobile.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 26, Home Depot, in the blood mobile.

3 75th annual cherry growers’ meeting March 27, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. Registration 9:30 a.m.; presentations begin at 10 a.m. Keynote speaker is Norm Gutzwiler of Wenatchee, Wash. Cost $20 per person, includes refreshments and lunch. Call Barbara, 406-982-3069.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., March 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 “Time for Healing” service 4-5 p.m. March 28, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Gentle, meditative hour including Christian readings, song and prayer. All welcome. Call 257-6182.

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 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., March 30, Good Shepherd Church, Polson. Sponsored by Polson Soroptimists.

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 Flathead Building Association Raise the Roof public social, 5 p.m., March 30, 4West Cabinetry and Wallbeds, 2593 U.S. 2 E., across from LaSalle Lighting. Refreshments, prizes. Call 752-2422.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., March 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Eagle Scout Tanner Gordon.

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 Libby Evangelical Association of Pastors present, “He’s Alive!” an Easter drama, 7 p.m. April 2-4, Church of the Nazarene, 662 E. Horseshoe Dr., Libby. Call 877-399-9480 to reserve your free tickets.

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.

3 “Live at the O’Cow Corral” talent show, April 9-11, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Show, 7 p.m. April 9-10; 2 p.m. April 11. Fundraiser for Bigfork schools.

3 44th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, April 9-11. April  9 Consignment Day; April 10 auction, 8 a.m., arts and crafts, rummage, bake sales. April 11, bidding at noon on cars, trucks, boats, farm equipment and more. Fundraiser for Creston Volunteer Fire Department.

3 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 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 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. Tickets $50 per person. Call 881-4192.

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.