Daybook

Today

3 BNSF Railroad crossing at East Second Street in Whitefish will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday for repair work. Call 863-2406.

3 Fourth Avenue East between Seventh and Eighth Streets East will be closed to traffic today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to construction. Choose an alternate route. Call Kalispell Public Works Department, 758-7720.

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

3 Montana State University Master Gardener horticultural seminar, 6-8 p.m., Flathead High School lecture room. Kathleen O’Hern of Department of Environmental Quality talks about “Backyard Composting.” Cost $5. No pre-registration needed. Public invited. Doors open 5:45 p.m.

3 Kila School board negotiation meeting at 6 p.m. at the school.

3 Somers School board special meeting 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

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 Women of Rollins Club hosts a primary election forum for House District 11 and Lake County candidates, 6:30 p.m. Rollins Schoolhouse, Rollins Lakeshore Drive, off U.S. 93, mile marker 89. Refreshments. Public welcome.

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.

3 Glacier Street Rod Association meets 7 p.m., Birch Grove Community Center, Kalispell. New members welcome. Call Rod Eickert, 249-5388.

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets to discuss tennis courts project at Ben Williams Park, 7 p.m. Lakeside Chapel meeting room.

Friday

3 BNSF Railroad crossing at East Second Street in Whitefish will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today for repair work. Call 863-2406.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Facility and Transportation Committee meets, 6:45 a.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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 First Presbyterian Church Whitefish annual flower sale, 9 am. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 301 Central Ave. Call Shelle Kuntz, 250-4645.

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 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Ballroom A. Speakers are Justice Court and District Court judge candidates. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

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 Kalispell Eagles pancake supper to honor mothers, 5-7 p.m., 37 First St. W. Menu also includes sausage, eggs, orange drink, coffee. Free carnations to first 50 women. Free for women; men, $5; children under 12, $3. Public welcome.

3 Eagles burger night, 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 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.

Saturday

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

3 21st annual Family Forestry Expo, Trumbull Creek Educational Forest, between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Demonstrations, logging sports, exhibits. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. All welcome. Call 758-5252.

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

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

Thought

 “The people no longer believe in principles, but will probably periodically believe in saviours.” n Jacob Christoph Burckhardt, Swiss historian (1818-1897).

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

3 First Presbyterian Church Whitefish annual flower sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 301 Central Ave. Call Shelle Kuntz, 250-4645.

3 Flathead Shelter Friends flea market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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 Whitefish Community Garden workday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring cordless drills for building bed frames and tools for weeding. Call 862-0411.

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

3 Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors spring kick off, starting 10 a.m., Bernie Road, Columbia Heights. Watch for signs. Demonstrations, kids games, metal detector and panning contests, raffle. Potluck dinner at noon. Free. Public welcome.

3 Third annual bike rodeo 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Evergreen Middle School (in cafeteria in case of bad weather). Test bike skills, bike safety check. Lunch. Call Darla Harmon, 752-3255.

3 Agape Home Care sponsors a retro (backwards) race 10 a.m. to noon, Kalispell Middle School track. Pre-registration $5; $10 day of race. Multiple age and team categories. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Call 755-4633.

3 Mark Ogle hosts Crits and Croissants, 10:30 a.m. to noon, 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. to 6 p.m., 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 Bigfork Spring Art Walk, 1-6 p.m. Meet the artists and sample refreshments. Register for door prizes and gift certificate. Call 837-4366 or 837-5335.

3 Conrad Mansion pre-Mother’s Day tea and Victorian-era fashion show, 2-3:30 p.m., 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., 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., 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., 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., Lonesome Dove Ranch, 1805 Haywire Gulch, Kalispell. Call 212-7066.

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

3 Flathead Valley Trout Unlimited annual fundraising banquet, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Social hour 6 p.m.; dinner 7:30 p.m. Raffles of gear, artwork, fishing trips and more. Tickets $35 per person, includes dinner. Call 250-5064 or 260-1198.

Monday

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

3 Cayuse Prairie School board special reorganization meeting, 7 a.m., clerk’s office. Public welcome.

3 Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon for lunch at Perkins Restaurant. Meeting and elections follow, at 1 p.m. Book reports on “Pioneer Women” will be discussed. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

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

3 Flathead Audubon’s annual meeting today, 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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Free presentation of the deaf culture, called “Cha Pow,” 6-8 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building large community room. Performances by local American Sign Language students. Call Toni Cancilla, 249-5821.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

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

3 Kila School board meets 10 a.m.

3 Glacier Park rededication ceremony 10:30 a.m., 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., 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., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Informational meeting for FVCC’s summer Peru program, 3 p.m., Arts And Technology Building, room 226. Call 756-3945.

3 Women’s Cancer Support Group meet 5-6:30 p.m., KRMC Radiation Oncology Cancer Center. All interested welcome. Call Karen Hunicutt, 752-1790.

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

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

3 School District 5 and Flathead County High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School.

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., Bissell School. Insurance agents, fire department personnel will be present. Question and answer session. Call Susan Shea, 862-3468, or 871-3546.

3 Whitefish School District board meets at 7 p.m., district board meeting room, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish.

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

Wednesday

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

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

3 Free blood pressure screenings today: 10:30-11 a.m. North Valley Seniors Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, 892-4087; 11:30 a.m. to noon Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St., Whitefish, 862-4923. Or call Frontier Hospice, 755-4923.

3 Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Speaker is registered nurse Randi Cogburn. Call Virginia Hanson, 837-4673; or Tedi Schilling, 849-5537; or Laura Phillips, 270-7393.

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

3 Dr. Pam Roberts lectures on “Living with Fibromyalgia,” noon, The Summit, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Convention & Visitors Bureau hosts a Montana Superhost customer service workshop, “Passport to Service,” 1:30-4:30 p.m., 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., The Summit. Call Lois, 871-3767, or Inga, 756-5514.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., 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 Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., May, 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Program free. Presenter is Michelle Skaletski-Boyd of “Staying Composed at Every Level.” Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

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

3 Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., May 13, Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Program by Mas Vidal on “Yoga and Ayurveda: A Renaissance for Living with Nature.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

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 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 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 Creston Cemetery Association annual business meeting, 11 a.m., May 15, cemetery grounds. Annual spring clean up at 9 a.m.

3 Annual Police Officers Memorial Parade, 11 a.m. May 15, Main Street,  Kalispell. Local, state and federal officers honored. Ceremony follows at 1 p.m. at Depot Park, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call Lt. Wade Rademacher, 758-7792.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana “Fashion for Compassion” style show, noon, May 15, Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Tickets $20 at Village Shop, Whitefish Center or Humane Society; or call 752-7297, or 862-4923.

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 FVCC Relay for Life team Rock-4-Relay benefit concert May 15, on campus. Live music 6-10 p.m. by Bad Larrys, Spostah, Jameson and the Sordid Seeds and God Fearing Women. Guitar Hero Challenge  4-8 p.m. Advance tickets $10; or $5 at door. Call Katy Steiner, 261-4025.

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 Lake County Democrats  fundraiser and dinner to honor Howard Zin, 5:30 p.m. May 15, North Crow Clubhouse, Pablo. Meet Democratic candidates. Dinner is spaghetti, salad and dessert. Raffles, door prizes. Tickets $15 per person, $25 for two; $35 for family. Call Sheila, 883-1516 or Treasa, 676-5886.

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 Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speakers included non-partisan candidates for district judge and justice of the peace. Public welcome. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.

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 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. May 19, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Topic is American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  Speakers are Carrie Nowlen and Lois Olmastad. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

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

3 Friendship Force of Flathead Valley meets May 19, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour, 5 p.m.;  dinner 6 p.m. Pat Freebury talks about her experience in Haiti following January earthquake. Guests welcome. For reservations, call LaVonne Larson, 756-7082 or Vista Linda, 857-3158.

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 Free community program, “Safe in the Sun: A Guide to Staying Healthy in the Summer,” 5:30 p.m. May 20, The Summit, Kalispell.

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

3 Start up meeting for new Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and Kinship Care Support Group, 6-8 p.m. May 21, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Child care available. Call Tony Shelton, 892-0607 or Jeanne Reinsberg, 314-4294.

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 Dr. Brad Roy lectures on “Exercise is Medicine, noon, May 26, The Summit, Kalispell.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., May 26, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Steve Wingard gives a program on using birch bark and other native materials. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

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. Over 40  service providers on hand to held connect the needy to available resources

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 Memorial Park at the Roundabout dedication ceremony, 11-11:30 a.m. June 12, southeast corner of West Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road. Park and commemorative plaque honors local teens who have died. Public welcome.

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.