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Today
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Forest Service.
• Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Lunch is $10. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.
• Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets from 1-2:30 p.m., at The Summit in Kalispell. Patti Jacques will talk about her efforts in raising $300,000 for the Interfaith Chapel at Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is physical therapist Beth Trueblood. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Flathead Beekeepers Association meets 6:30 p.m., Discovery Square, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. All welcome.
• Montana Landlords Association meets at 7 p.m. Elks Lodge, Kalispell. Dinner off menu at 6 p.m. Call Georgia, 756-1265.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., administration building boardroom.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Nick Fucci will give a presentation on his recent photography trip to Brazil. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• Bigfork Water and Sewer District meets at 7 p.m., district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.
Thursday
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. t o 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• Red Cross blood drives today: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whitefish High School; noon to 3 p.m. Merlin Information Services.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Jim Shaffer presents a program titled, “Unleash the Power Within.” Program free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Women’s Bereavement Support Group meets 1:30 p.m., (second and fourth Thursday of every month) Grace Room at Frontier Hospice, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell.
• Somers School District board Faculty Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Fundraiser for Flathead County Search and Rescue, 5 p.m., Ron Terry Construction, 7 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Proceeds will go toward purchase of backcountry rescue snowmobile. Call Merna, Kathy or Rita, 755-7516.
• Home School Theatre Club presents “La Redemption,” 7 p.m. today and April 15; and 4 p.m. April 16, New Covenant Church, 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Free admission; donations accepted. Call Tracie Scherer, 892-0179.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Tim Ryan of Salish and Kootenai tribes will talk about “The Influence of Nature on Contemporary Lifestyles: An American Indian Perspective.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Columbia Falls Library old and new book sale fundraiser, noon to 5 p.m.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Steve Lucky will talk about “Trust-based Airline Security.” Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Tax Day rally, 1-4 p.m. April 15, Depot Park, Kalispell and across the street. Bring signs to rally for government fiscal responsibility.
• Soroptimist Thrift Haus spring bag sale, 1-5 p.m. today and Saturday, 303 First St., Whitefish. $5 per grocery bag. Proceeds to area nonprofits. Call 862-3330.
• Home School Theatre Club presents “La Redemption,” 7 p.m. today; and 4 p.m. April 16, New Covenant Church, 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Free admission; donations accepted. Call Tracie Scherer, 892-0179.
• Big Wheels Wheelchair Basketball Tournament Basket “Ball,” 8 p.m., Elks Club, Kalispell. Music by Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana, Raffles, silent auction. Admission by donation. Fundraiser for Special Friends Advocacy Program. Call 756-5488 or Rebecca Groose-Jones, 260-3610.
Saturday
• Columbia Falls Lions Club Pancake Day, 7 a.m. to noon, North Valley Senior Center. Tickets $6 adults; youth, 12 and under $5; two adults and children, $16.
• Annual West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue indoor sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2399 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell (two miles north of West Reserve Drive.” Antiques, furniture, clothing, tools, toys, bicycles, 2 Honda 90 Trail bikes. Donations welcome. Call 253-5908 or 755-3643.
• Big Wheels Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Edgerton School gym, Kalispell. Admission by donation. Fundraiser for Special Friends Advocacy Program. Call 756-5488 or Rebecca Groose-Jones, 260-3610.
FVCC Logger Sports team hosts Stumpjumper Days, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., FVCC Logger Sports Arena. Public welcome. Free. Take first road north of campus and east of Hutton Ranch Plaza on U.S. 93. Call Bob Beall, 756-3898.
• 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.
• Teakettle Quilt Guild of Columbia Falls quilt show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. Free admission.
• Flathead County Child Safety Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Presentations on Internet safety, 911, and child safety seats. Public agency information booths, digital fingerprinting, bike rodeo. “Toy Story 3” plays on the big screen, 1-3 p.m. Food available for purchase. Everyone welcome. Call Brett Kelson, 758-5593.
• Ronan’s annual spring cleaning day. Meet at 9 a.m. at Ronan City Park to help clean town and park. Call City Hall, 406-676-4231.
Flathead Rabbit Breeders Association’s rabbit show will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in the draft horse barn at the Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Flathead Rabbit Breeders Association’s rabbit show, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., draft horse barn, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell.
• Flathead Chapter of Montana Association for Education of Young Children host a storytelling and hand-holding event, 11 a.m. Lagoon Pavilion, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Snack will be served. Bring a penny for Pennies for Peace project.
• Flathead County Weed Department presents a free workshop on noxious weeds, 1-2 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Call 755-2706.
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Bird Woman Falls Chapter hosts a reception for Good Citizens Award participants, 1 p.m., 201 Blanchard View Dr. Visitors welcome. Call Erin Barbee, 471-2391.
• Home School Theatre Club presents “La Redemption,” 4 p.m., New Covenant Church, 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Free admission; donations accepted. Call Tracie Scherer, 892-0179.
• Flathead County Animal Shelter informational meeting for new and existing volunteers, 4 p.m. second floor, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. All interested invited. Call 752-1310.
• Flathead Ducks Unlimited annual fundraising banquet, 6 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Tickets $30 per person, includes dinner and membership. Live and silent auctions, raffles, giveaways. Call 755-8280.
• Flathead Valley PFLAG hosts an alternative prom titled, “Express Yourself,” for ages 16 to 24, 8 p.m. to midnight, Fireside Room, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Admission $5. For reservations, call 756-0050.
Sunday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Troy Fellowship Hall. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Annual Palm Sunday Choral Festival 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Polson. Spaghetti supper follows in church basement. Free; an offering will be taken.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 636-2371.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is Frank Miele, managing editor of the Daily Inter Lake. Public welcome. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m., in the library.
• E.B. Eiselein presents an Armchair Archaeology lecture on the Harappan civilization of Pakistan, 7 p.m., Business and Social Science building, room 132, FVCC. Free. Open to public.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Irene Zuehlsdorf of First Choice Decor shows African baskets. Speaker is Jeri Snell. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Frontier Hospice free blood pressure screenings today: 9:30 a.m. North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls; 11 a.m. Mountain View Manor, Independent Living, Whitefish; 11:30 a.m. Whitefish Community Center, Whitefish.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program on businesses that have made their mark in Whitefish. Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Lakeside Baptist Church.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m. Glacier Park International Airport board room. Lease Committee meets at 3 p.m.
• Community night at the Naked Noodle, Wisconsin Avenue, Whitefish. Portion of proceeds will benefit Flathead Youth Home.
• Flathead Liberty Bell meets, 315 E. Evergreen Dr., in the gym behind Valley Victory Church, Kalispell. Dean Gotcher speaks on “The War of the Words: The Process and Practice of Hegelian Dialectic Exposed in Northwest Montana.” Potluck 5:30 p.m.; presentation 6:30 p.m. Call 270-5525.
• Flathead Democratic Party meeting and convention, 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. New officers will be selected.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room.
A Look Ahead
• Book release reception for Betsy Cox and Megan DiTizio’s new book, “Good Montana Morning: Recipes from Good Medicine Lodge in Whitefish,” 6-8 p.m. April 20, Good Medicine Lodge, 537 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Call 862-5488.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20, Columbia Falls High School.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., April 20, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Baby-sitter appreciation lunch. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. April 20, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Angie Olson from Angie’s Greenhouse will give planting tips. Speaker is Jeri Snell of the Blackfeet Nation. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., April 20, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for a seat.
• Evergreen Fire District meets 7 p.m., April 20, fire hall.
• Dirty Hands Gardening Club meets 7 p.m. April 20, Whitefish Middle School Pod A. Enter through main entrance on Spokane Avenue. All welcome. Call Joanne Barnes, 862-3451.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets April 20 at Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting, 5:30 p.m.; program, 7 p.m. Biological research technician Lindsey Bengtson shows slides and talks about observation sites for worldwide alpine environments. Free. Public welcome. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.
• Donate $10 and receive a 10-minute massage from Body Kneads Massage or Advanced Healing Massage Therapy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 21, Lakeside Chiropractic Clinic. All proceeds benefit the West Shore Food Bank. Call Boomer Inselman, 871-2213.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., April 21, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 21, Libby VFW.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon, April 21, Flathead County Library meeting room. All interested welcome.
• Fourth annual Spring Bear Wake Up social, 5-8 p.m. April 21, Swan Valley Community Hall. Speaker include bear ranger Mark Ruby, Tim Manley with Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Seth Wilson coordinator for Blackfoot Challenge. Food served 5:30 p.m. RSVP requested to 406-754-3137.
• Polson Chamber of Commerce Splash social 5-7 p.m. April 21, North Lake County Library, Polson. Open to public. Call 883-5969.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. April 21, MacKenzie River Pizza, 19 Central Ave. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. April 21, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• American Legion Roosevelt Post 108 meets 7 p.m. April 21, Moose Lodge, 230 10 St., Whitefish. All former and active military welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Avalanche education fundraiser and slide presentation, 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 22, Great Northern Brewing Co., 2 Central Ave., Whitefish. Live music by David Walburn. $5 suggested donation. Proceeds benefit Flathead Nordic Ski Patrol.
• Native American round dance celebration 5 p.m. April 22, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Bring a potluck dinner, beverage or snack to share. Call Mick Stemborksi, 756-3945.
• Flathead Audubon’s fifth annual Cohen Stroll, 9 a.m. April 23, Whitefish River bike path. Meet at ball filed off Montana 40 for a two-hour walk. Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 23, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Relay luminarias will be for sale for $5.
• Whitefish Moose Lodge hosts an Easter family breakfast from 9-11 a.m.; and Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m., April 23, 230 W. 10th St. Crafts, music, egg decorating and games. Free and open to the public. Call 862-2669.
• Kalispell Center Mall’s Easter Eggstravaganza Children’s Carnival, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23.
• 15th annual Dreambuilders Playhouse raffle drawing and live auction, 1 p.m. April 23, Kalispell Center Mall.
• Rachel Potter, former Glacier Park botanist, will give a presentation on early botanical expeditions in Glacier Park, 4 p.m. April 23, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reservations recommended. Call 888-5393.
• Lakeside Volunteer Park Easter celebration, 11 a.m. April 24. Worship, fellowship. Easter egg hunt at noon for kids 10 and under. Call Lakeside Baptist Church, 844-3006.
• Third annual Easter egg hunt, 2 p.m. April 24, Depot Park, Whitefish. Free. All children birth to 15 years old welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m., April 25, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. April 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Business and Industry Association annual meeting/luncheon noon, April 26, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Doors open 11:30 a.m. Dan Graves president of Whitefish Mountain Resort talks about “Sharing Business Success.” Cost $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Call Nancy Streibich, 752-8681.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 26, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., April 26, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. April 27, Cut Bank Civic Center.
• Baskin-Robbins fifth annual “31 Cent Scoop Night,” 5-10 p.m., April 27, Kalispell. Corporate donation of $100,000 to National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28, Lowe’s, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., April 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. April 28, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Speaker is orthopedic specialist Dr. Albert Olszewski. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Red Cross blood drives April 29: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 5 p.m. Walmart, in the blood mobile.
• 10th annual Benefit Auction of Miniatures preview party, 5-7 p.m. April 29, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Bidding open. Free. Public invited. Call 55-5268.
• 10th annual Death by Chocolate event, “Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Ghostly Chocolate,” 7-10 p.m. April 29, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Tickets are $50 per person, or $45 for museum members, available at the Bookshelf, Main Street, Kalispell or call 755-2166.
• Flathead Shrine Club annual free screening clinic for children with orthopedic or problems with burns, 8 am. April 30, Flathead Valley Orthopedic Center, Kalispell. Call 752-2900, ext. 2211 (Cathy) to schedule an evaluation.
• United Way Share Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 30, Kalispell Center Mall. Activities and entertainment for children and adults. Face painting, clowns, information on local clubs and organizations. Call 752-7266.
• Chili feed fundraiser for Big Arm Historic School, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, Big Arm Fire Hall. Price is $8 or $5 for small serving. Call Al Fillman, 849-5004.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 30, at Harley Davidson, Kalispell. Sponsored by Glacier Chapter HOG .
• Fourth annual Cowboy Up benefit dinner for Samaritan House, April 30, Gardner Auction Service, U.S. 93 South, behind Merganthaler’s. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner 5:30; live auction 6 p.m.; music by Smart Alex at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Samaritan House, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell or call 257-5284.
• Lincoln-Reagan Day dinner April 30, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. Speakers include Morrie Shechtman, former Newt Gingrich and U.S. Rep Denny Rehberg. Tickets $40, available at Perkins, Sykes’.
• Serious JuJu Skateworks benefit barbecue dinner and silent auction, 6-9 p.m., April 30, 1896 Airport Road, Kalispell. Door prizes. Proceeds benefit area youth. Tickets $25. Call JD, 270-4587.
• Fundraising concert featuring the Bop-a-Dips for Flathead Valley Crimestoppers, 7 p.m. April 30, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building. Tickets $27. Call 755-0232.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., May 2, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call president Chris Hall, 212-7231.
• Northwest Montana Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., May 2, Serious JuJu Skateworks, 1896 Airport Road, Kalispell. Call 257-8758.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 4, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Fellowship day. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• National Day of Prayer breakfast, 6:30 a.m., May 5, Salvation Army Church, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Cost $6.
• National Day of Prayer community prayer event, noon to 1 p.m. May 5, Depot Park, Kalispell.
• Flathead County Republican Central Committee convention, 7 p.m. May 5, Stillwater Grange, Kalispell. Potluck 6 p.m. New officers will be elected.
• Flathead Pioneer Auto Club car show and pancake breakfast, May 7, Whitefish Mountain Mall. Car show 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; breakfast 9 a.m. to noon, $4 per person, kids under 6 eat free.
• Eighth annual “Making Miracles Happen” dinner and auction benefit for Human Therapy on Horseback, May 7, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Doors open 4:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 followed by live auction. Musical entertainment, cash bar, raffles, silent auction. Tickets $50 each. Call 881-4192.
• Bibler Spring Home and Garden tours kick off reception and champagne brunch, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 7 and May 8. Tickets $75 each; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Bibler Spring Home and Garden tours, 10 a.m. and noon, May 14-15. Tickets $10 adults; $2 children; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 14. Call Shari, 982-3437.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. End of year potluck. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., May 19, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. May 19, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Columbia Falls Library old and new book sale fundraiser, noon to 5 p.m. May 20.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., May 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• “Art Meets Literacy” event 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 7, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Art created by literacy clients and volunteers on display.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 10-11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Free admission.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 16, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. June 16, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Whitefish Relay for Life, June 17-18, Whitefish High School Track. Call Michelle Howke, 406-261-7942.
• Kalispell Relay for Life, June 24-25, Legends Field. Call Shana Beccari, 406-261-0952.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life, July 8-9, Columbia High School track, Call Dina Wood, 406-270-5623
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. July 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Bigfork Relay for Life, July 15-16; Bigfork High School track. Call Jenny Johnson, montanajenjenyahoo.com, 406-212-5175.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. July 21, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Bibler Summer Home and Garden tours kick off wine reception, 6-8 p.m. July 25. Light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $50 each, $90 per couple; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Bibler Spring Home and Garden tours 5:30 and 7 p.m., July 26-29. Tickets $10 adults; $3 children; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Montana State University booster, alumni and friends invited to a barbecue, 5:30 p.m. July 29, and golf tournament, 9 a.m. July 30, Mission Mountain Golf Course. Call Shad Hupka, 883-8803.
• Glacier Symphony and Chorale free kick-off concert for Festival Amadeus, 7 p.m. July 31, Depot Park, Whitefish. Call 257-3241.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 19-20; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Free admission.