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Today

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 Lil’ Sprouts Kids’ Club class meets 10 a.m. Swan River Gardens, Bigfork. Learn to make leaf prints on eggs with natural dyes. Cost $5. Call 837-3375.

3 Home and Garden Showcase, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Tickets $5 per person or $10 per family, good for the entire weekend.

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 National Quilt Day event, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Display and raffles.

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 Somers/Lakeside PTA school carnival, 5-9 p.m. Lakeside Elementary School gym. Food, games, prizes. Call Cherokee, 871-5104.

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 Home and Garden Showcase, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Tickets $5 per person or $10 per family.

3 Columbia Falls High School Columbians Jazz Band Bistro, 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 West Valley School board meets at 7 am., school library.

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 Glacier Park lunchtime lecture noon to 12:45 p.m. West Glacier Community Building, Lisa McKeon discusses photography techniques in climate change research. Public welcome.

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

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-3:30 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School Facilities Committee meets at 3:30 p.m. in the library.

3 Elouise Cobell will discuss $3.4 billion Cobell Settlement, 3-7 p.m. Victor Charlo/Johnny Arlee Theater, Salish Kootenai College.

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 Glacier Associates host author John Fraley for an audio-visual program on his book “Wild River Pioneers,” 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Open to public.

3 American Legion Post 137 and Auxiliary Unit 137 membership meeting, 7 p.m., American Legion Hall.

Thought

 “Spring makes everything young again except man.” n Jean Paul Richter, German author (1763-1825).

Tuesday

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., KM Building, second floor auditorium, Kalispell. Call Ananda Seva Montana, 755-0138.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 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, from 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., 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.

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

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

3 Somers School board regular meeting, 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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

3 West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., Stillwater Grange, 1810 W. Reserve Dr., Kalispell.

3 Montanans for Multiple Use meet 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Helena Flats School board special meeting, 7 p.m., school conference room. Call Tonnie Decker, 257-2301.

Wednesday

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

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

3 Last avalanche awareness and winter survival class of season, 6:30 p.m. Flathead National Forest Service, Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Call 758-5295.

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

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., 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 “Celebrate the Centennial” presentation with U.S. Geological Survey research specialist Daniel Fagre who will talk about climate change issues in alpine landscapes, 7-8:30 p.m. Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Free. Public welcome. Call 892-3250.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Muldown Elementary School Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 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., school gym. Chili feed, folk dancing, dessert auction. Admission $5 per family or a dessert for auction.

3 Flathead Homemakers host Spring Break 2010, 5:30-9 p.m., 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., Central School, Libby. Free. Open to public.

3 Columbia Falls High School students Gallery Night commemorating Glacier Park’s centennial, 6 p.m., 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., 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., 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., Arts and Technology Building, Kalispell. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call 756-3822.

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 David Hopkins, co-author of “The Tactics of Hope: How Social Entrepreneurs are Changing the World,” speaks at FVCC’s final Honors Symposium, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology building. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3822.

3 Glacier High School choirs present a free concert titled, “A Night on Broadway,” 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall. Public invited.

Friday

3 Spring treasure hunt sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gateway Community Center, former Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Musical entertainment.

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

3 Lake County Pachyderm Club meets today, 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, 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., 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, 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, Ronan Community Center, 300 Third Ave. NW. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; Entertainment by Taylor Brown. Call Ronan Chamber of Commerce, 406-676-8300.

Sunday

3 75th annual cherry growers’ meeting, 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. Tickets $67.85 for adults; $33.93 for kids 12 and under, includes lift ticket and gratuity. Call 862-2900 for reservations.

Monday

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

A Look Ahead

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

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 Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a seminar by Program Director Ned Cooney titled, “Basics of Board Service: Improving Your Skills and Effectiveness as a Nonprofit Leader,” 5:30-9 p.m., March 31, FVCC, Kalispell. Cost is $35. Call 756-3832.

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 Kennel owners and dog lovers invited to a kennel management meeting, 6:30 p.m. March 31, Jagz Restaurant, U.S. 2, Kalispell. Dinner included; no charge. RSVP required. Call Debi Buchholz, 406-270-5382 by March 29.

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 Kiddie carnival 2-4 p.m. April 3, Mountain Mall, Whitefish. Games and prizes. Easter Bunny pictures, Dan the Magic Man, giant bounce house.

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 annual Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., April 4, at the lodge grounds, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Everyone invited.

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 Homeschool Theater Club presents “Oliver Twist,” 7 p.m. April 16, 4 p.m. April 17, New Covenant Fellowship. 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Admission free. Bake sale.

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 Stumptown Art Studio’s third annual Oktoberfish, 6 p.m. Sept.  25, Whitefish.

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.