Daybook

Today

3 Bigfork Wild Mile corridor wildflower walk, 10 a.m. to noon, with botanist Anne Morley. Easy 2-mile hike. Meet in front of Showthyme on Electric Avenue at 10 a.m. Call 886-2242.

3 P.E.O. Chapter BM spring luncheon and bridge and games party, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 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 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Antique aprons will be featured. Bring your mother’s. Speaker is Lois Olmstead. 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 “Close Encounters of the Animal Kind,” 12:30 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Free. All welcome. Audience stories and photos encouraged. Call 862-4923.

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

3 CASA for Kids 10th annual Light of Hope ceremony, 3:30 p.m. May 18, Gateway Community Center United Way conference room, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 755-7208.

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

3 Glacier Little Critters Child Care open house 4:30-6:30 p.m. Glacier National Park Headquarters, 48 Logan Lane, West Glacier. Cal 888-9004.

3 Volunteer Day, 5:30 p.m., Glacier Discovery Square’s native plant garden, 340 Nucleus Ave. Bring garden tools. Call Terry Divorkey, 387-5527.

3 Flathead Free Thought Forum meets 6-8 p.m. banquet room of Scotty’s Bar, Kalispell. Open discussion on philosophy, religion, politics, sports, current event. Everyone welcome.

3 West Valley School building bond information meeting 6:30 p.m. today and May 20, school library. Public welcome. Call 755-7239.

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

Wednesday

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

3 Alpine Weavers and Spinners meet 10:30 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Program is on dyeing wool with onions skins. Call 257-9119.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Topic is American Cancer Society Relay for Life.  Speakers are Carrie Nowlen and Lois Olmstead. 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., Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork.

3 Friendship Force of Flathead Valley meets, 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 Tour post-fire forests with fire ecologist Steve Wirt. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Glacier Discovery Square in Columbia Falls. Call Betty, 892-0129.

3 Katherine Combes gives a presentation on the practice of falan dafa 6 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 144. Public welcome.

3 Evergreen Fire District board meets 7 p.m. Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E.

Thursday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Area Senior  Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

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

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

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Youth ages 12-18 invited to Teen Action event, 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Discuss books, movies, music, play “Rock Band” video game. Snacks provided. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

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

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ 5-7 p.m., Farm Bureau Financial Services and Alliance Title, 1581 Baker Ave. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.

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

3 Kila School board/teachers negotiations, 5:30 p.m.

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 West Valley School building bond information meeting 6:30 p.m., school library. Public welcome. Call 755-7239.

Friday

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

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Todd Twete of Merlin Information Services. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

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

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.

Saturday

Benefit pig roast and silent auction for Larry McIlhargey, diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia, to help with medical bills, 2 p.m., Fatt Boys, 1307 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Call Marybeth Noker, 406-270-5367.

Sunday

3 “Fashion Goes Green” tea and fashion show, 3-5 p.m. May 23, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Local professional women, children and special guests model fashions. Tickets $15, available from Flathead Democratic Women and The Re-finery. Call Mary Reckin, 257-8160; or Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.

Monday

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Jim Chilton of Flathead County Solid Waste Department. Lunch available. No reservations required. All welcome. Call President Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.

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

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

3 Take Back the Night sexual assault awareness event, 6 p.m., Gateway Community Center, (formerly Gateway West Mall. Speakers, music, refreshments. Public invited. Enter through United Way conference room.

3 Flathead County District Court judge candidates forum, 7-9 p.m., Glacier High School auditorium. Panelists include five local attorneys. Public invited.

A Look Ahead

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

3 Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., May 25, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents “The Magnificent Seven,” 7 p.m., May 25, 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

3 Flathead Valleyaires invite new men singers interested in barbershop style music to join them, 7 p.m., Epworth United Methodist Church, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Wes Tintinger, 892-5953.

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 Trinity Youth fundraiser, 4-8 p.m. May 26, RealDeals Home Decor Warehouse, 65 Eighth Ave. WN, Kalispell. Twenty percent of sales go toward group’s trip to National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July. Call 257-8576.

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 Kalispell Senior Center presents a Memorial program along with general meeting, 5 p.m. May 27. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3.

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 Freedom Action Rally presents a program by John Birch Society president John F. McManus titled, “Stealing the American Dream: How Illegal Immigration Affects You,” 6:45 p.m., May 27, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Suggested $5 donation. Call 755-3141.

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

3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip in Glacier Park, May 29. Meet at 7 a.m. at Alberta Visitor Center in West Glacier; return by noon. To sign up, call Steve Gniadek, 892-7406.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:15 p.m. June 1.

3 Montana Native Plant Society hosts a tour of FVCC and Museum at Central School’s native plant gardens, June 2. Meet will gardener Bill McClaren, 7 p.m. behind Blake Hall. If raining, meet inside Blake. Call McClaren, 257-2540. No RSVP necessary. Wheelchair accessible.

3 Fifth annual Rags to Riches rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4; 8 a.m. to 2 pm. June 5, Pope John Paul 11 Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Clothing, tools, household, furniture. Bake sale. Call Daniel and Donna Danz, 892-2435.

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 Laser school graduation, 11 a.m. June 4, Linderman Education Center gym.

3 Stillwater Christian School graduation, 6:30 p.m. June 4, school gym.

3 Columbia Falls High School graduation, 10 a.m. June 5, school gym.

3 Bigfork High School graduation, 11 a.m. June 5, school gym.

3 Flathead High School graduation, 11 a.m. June 5, school gym.

3 Whitefish High School graduation, 1 p.m. June 5, school gym.

3 Glacier High School graduation, 3 p.m. June 5, school gym.

3 Bridge Academy graduation,  7 p.m. June 7, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell.

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 Flea market and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18-19, Flathead County Fairgrounds Grandstand Building. Table available for rent. Call Ginny, 755-1190.

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 Kila School board budget meeting, 4 p.m. June 28.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:15 p.m. June 29.

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 Toys for Tots Toy run, 1 p.m. July 17. Valley tour poker run; 50/50 drawing; door prizes. Pre-register until July 1 at all motorcycle dealerships or on www.glacierhog.com-Toys for Tots link. On-site registration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harley-Davidson, 2480 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Call Madeline Steeley, 260-2458.

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.