Daybook

Today

3 Flathead Pioneer Auto Club antique, vintage and classic car show, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Cost $4; kids under 6, free.

3 Lake County Spay/Neuter Task Force low-cost clinic, Two Eagle School, Pablo. Appointments required. Call 253-0448.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead spring craft show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building.

3 Kila Cleanup, noon. Meet at The Cottage; bring gloves and water. Refreshments will follow.

3 12th annual Bigfork Booster Club raffle and barbecue, 3 p.m., Flathead Lake Lodge. $100 for two tickets. $10,000 grand prize. Call Mary Knoll, 249-8576.

Monday

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

3 Whitefish City Council work session, 5-6:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital Cornerstone Building. Tour of hospital at 4:30 p.m.

3 Rails to Trails meets 5:15 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets the first and third Monday of every month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Somers School District disciplinary committee meets 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Doug Chadwick signs copies of his book, “The Wolverine Way,” 6-8 p.m., Montana Coffee Traders, 110 Central Ave., Whitefish.

3 Montana Friends in Fellowship host the Montana Awakening, 6:30 p.m. daily through Friday, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Today’s speaker is former U.S. ambassador Tony Hall. Free tickets at the Outlaw Inn, Snappy Sport Senter, PBJ Book Store and Qdoba. Call 756-8344.

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

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lincoln County High School, Eureka.

3 Change Your Life Health Expo and Raw/living foods potluck, 4-9 p.m., National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93, Kalispell. Guest speaker Dr. Brian Clement will talk about “How to Prevent Aging and Heal Disease. Advance tickets $5; $7 at door. Call 755-8423.

3 Creston School board meets 4:30 p.m. at the school.

3 West Glacier School board meets 6 p.m. at the school.

3 Montana Friends in Fellowship host the Montana Awakening, 6:30 p.m. daily through Friday, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Today’s speaker is columnist and FOX News panelist Cal Thomas. Free tickets at the Outlaw Inn, Snappy’s Sports Senter, PBJ Book Store and Qdoba. Call 756-8344.

3 West Valley Fire District trustees meet, 7 p.m., West Valley Fire Station, Whitefish Stage Road.

3 Bigfork forum for candidates for county commissioner (6 p.m.) and sheriff candidates (7:30 p.m.) at Flathead Lake Lodge. Sponsored by Bigfork Chamber of Commerce.

3 Monthly meeting of Flathead Kennel Club of Montana, 7 p.m. at Montana Logging Association Building on Montana 35, just east and south of Hooper’s Nursery. Program will be about using the Whelpwise system to deliver puppies. Visitors welcome. Call 892-3852.

3 “Cycles of Change” with Bill Kint and Carolyn Muldoon (part of speaker series from Center for Inspired Wisdom),  7 to 9 p.m. at The Green Tea House in Whitefish.

Wednesday

3 Kila School board meets 7:30 a.m. to canvass election votes.

3 Flathead Electric Cooperative has scheduled a planned power outage beginning 8 a.m. along the Cabinet View Country Club Road in Libby. The outage will last about four hours. Call (406) 293-7122.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) potluck brunch, 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Call Heidi Durban, 253-4886.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce’s first membership luncheon of the year, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Make reservations at 862-3501.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Flathead Electric Cooperative.

3 21st annual Wine and Food Fest, 6-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Tickets $50 per person; $500 per table. Fundraiser for Whitefish Theatre Co., and Project Whitefish Kids sports program. Call 862-5371.

3 Montana Friends in Fellowship host the Montana Awakening, 6:30 p.m. daily through Friday, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Today’s speaker is financial planner, business developer and Bible scholar Ben Smith. Free tickets at the Outlaw Inn, Snappy’s Sports Senter, PBJ Book Store and Qdoba. Call 756-8344.

3 Sheriff candidates debate, 7 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, sponsored by both Sheriff’s Office unions.

3 Whitefish Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors will hold a joint meeting with the Whitefish Chamber Board of Directors, 10:45 a.m. at the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Public is invited.  Call 862-3390 or 862-3501.

Thursday

3 Annual community prayer breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Cost $6; followed by a prayer gathering, noon to 1 p.m. Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S. Main St. 

3 Whitefish special school board meeting, 7:30 a.m., district board room.

3 Edward Jones financial adviser Beth Morgenstern hosts a free presentation titled, “Understanding the Impact of Health Care Reform,” 9:30 a.m., 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. Call Alison at 837-1013 to reserve a seat.

3 Glacier National Park lunchtime lecture, “Reconnecting Children with Nature,” noon-12:45 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. Brown bag.

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

3 Montana State University Master Gardener horticultural seminar, 6-8 p.m. Kathleen O’Hern of Department of Environmental Quality talks about “Backyard Composting.” Cost $5. Public invited. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

3 Montana Friends in Fellowship host the Montana Awakening, 6:30 p.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Today’s speaker is the Rev. Todd Braschler. Free tickets at the Outlaw Inn, Snappy’s Sports Senter, PBJ Book Store and Qdoba. Call 756-8344.

3 Public advisory meeting to discuss the Kalispell Bypass between Airport Road and U.S. 2 West, 7 p.m., Flathead High School Room 100. The focus will be on future impacts to traffic in the Foy’s Lake Road area. Everyone is invited. Call 406-257-2362.

Friday

3 Kalispell Public School District No. 5 Child Find developmental screening, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Russell School gym, 227 W. Nevada St. Call 751-3408 for an appointment.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., CenturyLink, Kalispell.

3 Investment Centers of America client arts and crafts sale and exhibition, 2-6 p.m., Sunset Plaza, U.S. 93, Kalispell; 10 percent of proceeds go to local food banks. Call 752-7232.

3 Montana Friends in Fellowship host the Montana Awakening, 6:30 p.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Tonight is youth night with speakers, music, refreshments. Free tickets at the Outlaw Inn, Snappy’s Sports Senter, PBJ Book Store and Qdoba. Call 756-8344.

3 Reformers Unanimous Christ-centered addictions program and support group for men and women meets 7-9 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 108 W. Reserve, Kalispell. Free. Call Josh, 471-1048.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meeting, Ballroom A at the Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, noon to 1 p.m. Guest speakers will Justice of the Peace and District Court candidates. The public is invited and lunch is available for purchase. Call Tom McElwain 270-5764.

A Look Ahead

3 Flathead Valley letter carriers will collect nonperishable food items during regular delivery May 8 in honor of a nationwide Stamp Out Hunger day.

3 Flathead Audobon field trip to observe spring birds in Glacier National Park; meet 7 a.m. May 8 in front of the Alberta Visitor Center. Bring binoculars or scope. Call Steve Gniadek at 892-7406.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip to Swan River National Wildlife Refuge and Upper Swan Valley; meet 7:30 a.m. May 8 at the Swan River School parking lot, Montana 83; call Kathy Ross after 5 p.m. for further information, 837-3837.

3 Mother’s Day bake and gift sale, 8 a.m., May 8, Somers Bay Cafe. Proceeds to Relay for Life, American Cancer Society.

3 Flathead Shelter Friends flea market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8, Advanced Powder Coating, 3247 U.S. 93 South. Donated items accepted from 2-6 p.m. May 7. To reserve table space or donate items, call Carmen, 250-6510.

3 Spotlight Cheer vendor fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May 8, Kalispell Center Mall. Proceeds support Spotlight Cheer. Call Karlene, 270-9889.

3 Mark Ogle hosts Crits and Croissants, 10:30 a.m. to noon May 8, Hockaday Museum of Art. Bring one or more pieces of art to share; coffee and croissants served. $5 for members; $7 for others. Call 755-5268.

3 Grass Roots Health Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 8, Alameda’s Hot Springs Retreat, Hot Springs. Lectures, classes, vendors. Participation by donation. Community dinner 6 p.m.; bring a dish to share. Call (406) 741-2424 or (406) 741-2283.

3 Conrad Mansion pre-Mother’s Day tea and Victorian-era fashion show, 2-3:30 p.m., May 8, Kalispell. Tickets, 755-2166.

3 Missoula Children’s Theatre and St. Matthew’s students present, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. May 8, Flathead High School auditorium. $5 donation per ticket requested, available at St. Matthew’s School or at door. Call 752-6303.

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County youth mentoring drive, 4 p.m. May 8, Fazooli’s, Somers. Tickets $200 for two; event includes dinner, silent auction, car raffle. Call 752-0092 for tickets.

3 The Church at Creston hosts a chili dinner and silent auction fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. May 8, Cayuse Prairie School. Proceeds go to church member Carol Schreibeis, who is receiving treatment at Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Okla. Free with donation.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead poker ride and barbecue fundraiser, 5 p.m. May 8, Lonesome Dove Ranch, 1805 Haywire Gulch, Kalispell. Registration $29 by May 1. Call 212-7066.

3 Flathead Fat Tires hosts Dirty Pint Night, 6-9 p.m. May 8, Great Northern Brewery, Whitefish. Proceeds support the club. Pre-party Spencer ride; meet 3 p.m. at Glacier Cyclery, Whitefish.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Audubon’s annual meeting May 10, Whitefish Community Foundation Center, 121 Second St., Whitefish. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; potluck begins 6 p.m.; meeting and program begin 7 p.m. Naturalist Bill Schustrom presents program about Glacier Park wilderness. All welcome.

3 Columbia Falls City Court will be closed May 11. Normal hours will resume May 12.

3 Kila School board meets 10 a.m. May 11.

3 Glacier Park rededication ceremony 10:30 a.m. May 11, West Glacier Community Building. Park entrance fees waived. Walking tours of headquarters compound. Formal ceremony starts at noon. Cake served. Public welcome.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Brochure exchange and tourism celebration. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 11, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Informational meeting regarding annexation for property owners west of Stillwater River and south of Twin Bridge Road into West Valley Fire District, 7 p.m. May 11, Bissell School. Insurance agents, fire department personnel will be present. Question and answer session. Call Susan Shea, 862-3468, or 871-3546.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 9 a.m.-noon May 12, North Valley Community Center. Free; register with Karen Carter at 892-8720 or kcarter@meadowlake.com.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon-5 p.m. May 12, National Flood, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 1:30-4:30 p.m. May 12, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Free; register with Jan Metzmaker at 862-3390 or jan@whitefishvisit.com.

3 Parkinson’s disease support group meets, 5-6:30 p.m. May 12, The Summit. Call Lois, 871-3767, or Inga, 756-5514.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., May 12, administration building boardroom.

3 Seventh annual women’s health far, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13, Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Free and low-cost screenings. Call 751-8260.

3 Free admission for seniors at the Hockaday Museum of Art, plus complimentary coffee, tea and cookies, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13. Call 755-5268.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon-4 p.m. May 13, Best Buy, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 9 a.m. to noon May 14, Kalispell Chamber of Commerce office. Free; register with Dori Muehlhof at 756-9091 or dori@fcvb.org.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 14, U.S. Bank, Kalispell.

3 Third annual pie and perennial plant sale, 8 a.m.-noon May 15, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 407 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Drop off plant and pie donations from noon-7 p.m. May 14 or 6:30-8 a.m. May 15. All funds go to Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Builds. Call 892-3784.

3 Glacier National Park Associates’ annual Volunteer Day begins with breakfast 8:15 a.m. May 15, community center, Glacier Park. Public invited; only members may volunteer. Call 250-4745.

3 Third annual Herron Hustle, 9 a.m. May 15, Herron Park. 5.5-mile run or walk to benefit Foys to Blacktail Trail work. Register at www.herronhustle.com; race day registration begins 7:30 a.m.

3 “Trinkets to Treasure” community sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 15, Shining Mountains Center for Spiritual Living, 475 Eighth Ave. E.N., Kalispell. Call Jayne Stokes, (406) 750-0296 or Roberta Silker, 755-6075.

3 Seventh annual Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 15, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18 on Montana 35, Yellow Bay. Hot lunch, door prizes and raffles, music, bake sale, arts and crafts, fair trade items. Call Barbara, 406-982-3064.

3 Glacier Institute’s volunteer work weekend, May 15, Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Lunch and dinner provided; volunteers may spend the night at camps. Bring carpentry tools, rakes, shop vacs, wheelbarrows, work gloves. RSVP at register@glacierinstitute.org or 755-1211.

3 Terry Divorky gives a native plant gardening workshop for 16 and older, 2-4 p.m. May 15, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Cost $5. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.

3 Lake County Democrats dinner and fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. May 15, North Crow Clubhouse, south of Pablo. $15 per person, $25 per couple, $35 per family; raffle ticks $1 each or six for $5.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir annual spring concert, 7 p.m. May 15, Glacier High School. Special guest Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana. Free. Everyone welcome.

3 Nancy Moser’s original play, “When They Come Home,” will be performed at 7 p.m. May 14, May 21-22, KM Theater, downtown Kalispell. Tickets $15 adults; $10 veterans, military, seniors. Discounted tickets on Armed Forces Day, May 15-$10 plus food item donation; and $5 for veterans. Portion of proceeds benefit Northwest Veterans Food Pantry. Call 756-7304.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Bigfork 2010 Relay for Life kick-off celebration, 4-6:30 p.m. May 17, Flathead Bank. Call Jenny Johnson, 212-5175.

3 P.E.O. Chapter BM spring luncheon and bridge and games party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18; lunch at 11:45 a.m., Village Greens Community Center, East Nicklaus Avenue, Kalispell. $20 each. Reservations required. For information call Susanna Eaton 890-2888 or Beth Weber at 756-6359.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 18, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive hosted by Knights of Columbus, noon to 5 p.m. May 19, Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork.

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 Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Whitefish Rotary, noon to 5 p.m. May 20, The Wave, Kalispell.

3 Conrad Mansion theater-in-the-round featuring the Conrad family and local history, 1-2 p.m. May 20, Kalispell. No reservations required. Call 755-2166.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 25, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Polson.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 26, Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m. May 27, Marion Fire Hall.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 9 a.m.-noon June 4, the Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Free; register with Jan Metzmaker at 862-3390 or jan@whitefishvisit.com.

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 Flathead Valley Project Homeless Connect event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 9, Samaritan House administration building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell.

3 Think Local  Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 11-13, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

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 21st annual Lakeside Community Fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 17, Lakeside Elementary School. Events include pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, arts and crafts booths, silent auction, raffle and more. Call Joyce Greve, 857-3688.

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 Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 31. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.

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 Think Local  Summer’s Last Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 27-29, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

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.