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Today

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 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools board special meeting, 5:30 p.m., Flathead High School library.

3 Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispel; 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.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Clementine’s, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Screening of film, “In Transition: From Oil Dependence to Local Resilience.” Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 “Celebrate the Centennial” presentation with U.S. Geological Survey research specialist Daniel Fagre who will talk about climate change issues in alpine landscape and more, 7-8:30 p.m. Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Refreshments. Free. Public welcome. Call 892-3250.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Alpine Weavers meet  10:30 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church; 257-9119.

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

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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., 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 St. Patrick’s Day Parade 4 p.m. Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets at 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 Eagles St. Patrick’s Day dinner, 6-8 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Corned beef and cabbage, red potatoes, carrots and roll. Adults, $5, children under 12, $3. Proceeds to Eagles charities. All welcome.

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

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

3 Evergreen Fire District board meets 7 p.m.

Thought

 “Nearly all our disasters come from a few fools having the ’courage of their convictions.”’  n Coventry Patmore, English poet (1823-1896).

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 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., The Wave, Whitefish. Sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.

3 Friends of the Library meet at noon, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.

3 Somers School District board Faculty Advisory Committee meets, 3:45 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Polson Chamber of Commerce Splash social 5-7 p.m. Healthcare Plus, One Seventh Ave. E. Open to public. Call 883-5969.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ 5-7 p.m. Crush Wine Bar. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.

3 “Loud at the Library” fundraiser for Flathead County Library Foundation, 5:30-8 p.m., 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., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Free. All welcome.

3 Ashley Lake Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Flathead BodyTalkers host a free viewing of the movie, “Quantum Communication,” 6:30 p.m. Shining Mountain Center, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Donnalee, 270-3231.

3 Community Forum on Middle East Solutions hosts a discussion by Gaza native Anan Abu Taleb, titled, “The Struggle Goes on,” 7 p.m. Whitefish Public Library. Free. Arabic coffee and Middle Eastern sweets provided. Call 755-3704.

3 Ames Construction and Montana Department of Transportation discuss progress and scheduling for Kalispell bypass, 7 p.m., Flathead High School, room 110. Call 257-2362.

3 Whitefish Middle School presents “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “The Princess and the Pea, 7:30 p.m. today and March 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., 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., 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., Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

3 City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets, 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Ave. E.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. at the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Refreshments. All welcome.

Friday

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., district office, 600 E. Second St. Call 862-8655.

3 Columbia Falls Senior Center book and puzzle sale, 9 a.m. to 7 pm., 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., 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., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Home and Garden Showcase, 4-8 p.m. today; 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., corner of Second Street and Spokane Avenue. Bring your own sign. Everyone invited.

3 Flathead Coalition annual general meeting and potluck, 6 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124  Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Dave Hadden, president, will recap the group’s history and recent success. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share. Call 837-0783 or 892-2446.

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

Saturday

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 “A Day in Al-Anon” workshop and guest speakers, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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 Bethlehem Lutheran Church annual youth fundraiser rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 603 S. Main St., Kalispell.

3 Taking Control of Your Diabetes Conference and Health Fair, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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., 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., 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, 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.

Sunday

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.

Monday

3 Flathead County Democratic Women annual regional meeting 11 a.m. to  2 p.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Kass Hardy, Glacier Park Centennial Celebration coordinator. Lunch served. RSVP by March 18, Nancy Van Natta, 752-0754.

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

3 Kalispell Country Cloggers open house, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 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., 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 West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., March 23, Stillwater Grange, 1810 W. Reserve Dr., Kalispell.

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 near the Arts and Technology Building. Appointments required; call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.

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 Kalispell March of Dimes kick-off luncheon, noon to 1:15 p.m. March 25, KRMC Buffalo Hills Conference Center, Lupine Room. Speaker is neonatologist Dr. Rigby. RSVP to 406-252-7480 by March 22.

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 Gateway Community Food Court grand opening celebration, 4-6 p.m. March 25, former Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Refreshments, entertainment. Program begins 4:30 p.m.

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 Deer Park School spring fever social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 25, school gym. Chili feed, folk dancing, dessert auction. Admission $5 per family or a dessert for auction.

Flathead Homemakers host Spring Break 2010, 5:30-9 p.m. March 25, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Classes offered in organic gardening, rug hooking, digital camera, quilting, canning, cooking and more. Registration 5:30-6 p.m. Free. Everyone welcome. Call Peg, 756-2653.

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 Flathead BodyTalkers host a free lecture by Katharina Hirsch on energy medicine, 6:30 p.m. March 25, Shining Mountain Center, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Donations to local charity accepted.

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 Lake County Pachyderm Club meets March 26, Polson City Library Community Room. Social time 11:30 a.m.; meeting 12:05-1 p.m. speaker is Lake County Commissioner Bill Barron. Bring brown bag lunch.

3 Northwest Retired Educators Association meets at noon, March 26, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Ron and Jan Brunk will speak about delivering bicycles to Africa. Call 862-4075 or 752-0754.

“Forest Owners Introduction to Conservation Easements” workshop 2-5 p.m., March 26, Libby City Hall, Ponderosa Room, 952 E. Spruce. Panel of professional speakers will discuss easements. Question and answer session. Free. Public welcome. Call Ed Levert, 406-293-2847 or Glenn Marx, 406-490-1659.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner March 26, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Barb, 752-2272. All 40-plus singles welcome.

3 31st annual Ronan Agriculture Appreciation dinner March 26, Ronan Community Center, 300 Third Ave. NW. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; Entertainment by Taylor Brown.

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 Whitefish Mountain Resort Moonlight Dine and Ski, 6 p.m. March 27. Tickets $67.85 for adults; $33.93 for kids 12 and under, includes lift ticket and gratuity. Call 862-2900 for reservations.

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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., March 29, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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.

3 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 Columbia Falls Trails Committee meets 5:30-6:30 p.m., April 6, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Call Lexi, 546-6659.

3 West Valley School informational meeting regarding future school expansion, 6:30 p.m. April 6 and 8, school library. Public welcome.

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 Nationally known law enforcement trainer Lt. Mark Wynn gives a presentation and question/answer session on domestic violence, 1:30 p.m. April 7, KwaTuqNuk Resort, Polson. Public welcome. Call the Victim Assistance Program, 406-675-2700, ext. 1194

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 West Valley School informational meeting regarding future school expansion, 6:30 p.m. April  8, school library. Public welcome.

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 Columbia Falls Teakettle Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 17, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Vendors, demonstrations, exhibits, boutique, raffles. Free admission.

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 United Way Share Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 24, Kalispell Center Mall. Information booths for health and human service agencies, clubs service organizations. Kids activities. Call 752-7266.

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 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 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.