Daybook
Monday
• Flathead Democratic Women’s Club meet at 11:45 a.m., United Way Community Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Jennifer Crowley gives a presentation on “Advanced Care Planning.” No reservations required. All welcome. Call Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Retired social studies teacher John Fuller talks about “The Purpose and Real Meaning of Federalism.” Public welcome. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Somers School District board meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Free Health Edge introductory seminar on losing weight and improving lab results, 7 p.m., KM Building auditorium. Call Karen, 249-1025.
• Evergreen Disposal will be running its normal routes today, Presidents’ Day.
• City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Presidents’ Day holiday. Today’s route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.
Tuesday
• Salish Kootenai College Career Services hosts a career/job fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center, Pablo. Workshops in Arlee/Charlo Theater 10:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Call Terri Cordier, 406-275-4824; or Chris Strom, 406-275-4753.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
• Lakeside Somers Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, Vista Linda. Guest speaker is Sen. Jon Tester. Lunch is $10. RSVP to 844-3715.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Chiropractor Scott Lampshire present a free talk on “Health and Wellness: The Old Story, The New Story” 6:30 p.m., Wellness Resource Center, 725 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-7572 to reserve a seat.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m., 600 E. Second St.
Wednesday
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6 a.m., administration building boardroom.
• Documentary film, “Facing the Storm: The Story of the American Bison,” will be shown 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call 7456-3870.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m., Cut Bank Civic Center.
• Registered dietitian Carrie Archibald talks about the role diet plays in a health heart, noon, Blake Hall board room FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
• Flathead Electric planned power outage in Libby to remove trees, 1 p.m., lasting about two hours, Rawlings Road, North Central, Bald Eagle, Reserve and portion of Quartz Road.
• Two videos will be shown about the Fires of 1910, and Big Prairie Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, 1:30-3 p.m., Forest Service Office, 640 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Free. Public welcome. Call 758-5252.
• Montana Bison Summit, 6 p.m. today; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 24, Arts and Technology Building FVCC. Films, presentations, discussions on bison issues. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3870.
• West Valley School board special executive session meeting, 6 p.m., school library.
• For parents of Colicky, Reflux, Intolerant and Allergic Kids support group meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell; refluxallergickids@hotmail.com or 890-0717.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Veronica Honthaas talks about managing an organic beehive. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Free Falun Dafa Qigong class, 7 p.m. community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.
Thursday
• Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Cut Bank High School.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Women’s Bereavement Support Group meets 1:30 p.m., Grace Room at Frontier Hospice, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Presentation by Sara Cowger from Retired Senior Citizens Program. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Montana Bison Summit continues 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arts and Technology Building FVCC. Films, presentations, discussions on bison issues. Free. Open to public. Call 756-3870.
• Freedom Action Rally hosts a presentation on “Wolves, Serious Threat? Who are the Predators? LoboWatch.com” Valley Victory Church gym, 315 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Potluck 6 pm.; presentation 6:45 p.m. Call 756-2364.
• American Legion Roosevelt Post 108 meets at 7 p.m., Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 10th St. Current and former members and veterans welcome. Call Comm. Ben Whitten, 863-9968.
Friday
• Sen. Jon Tester’s veterans liaison Bruce Knutson has outreach hours, 10 a.m. to noon, Kalispell Veterans Suite 1010, 690 Meridian Road. No appointments necessary. Call 406-449-5401 and 866-554-4403.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Regional Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation department invites past and present patients to a Zumba aerobic dance workout, 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Wear red and bring a healthy snack. Refreshments. Call Mary 751-4166.
• Samaritan House Fourth Friday Lunch and Concert Series features John Dunnigan, noon to 1:30 p.m., administration building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell (former U.S. Army Reserve Center on corner of Meridian and Second). Tickets $10, includes lunch and concert.
• WealthMasters class on “ABCs of Investing,” 1-3 p.m., 6442 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. Class size limited to 15. Call Joe or Linda Coco, 862-2288.
• 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 Kathy, 752-0599. All 40-plus singles welcome.
A Look Ahead
• Dr. Thomas Pittaway offers free emergency dental treatment to children under 18 of needy families, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 26, Plaza West Dental, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Must be accompanied by an adult. Call 755-7117.
• Western States Ski Fest and Nordic race, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Feb. 26-27, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Call 800-235-6781.
• Spinning event and fundraiser for Ride 2 Recovery, beginning at 9 a.m. Feb. 26, Montana Athletic Club, Bigfork. Minimum $10 per rider. Proceeds support mental and physical rehabilitation of veterans. Call John Gallardi, 837-0949.
• Mission Mountain Chapter Grizzly Scholarship Association poker tournament fundraiser, Feb. 26, Kwa Taq Nuk Resort, Polson. Registration 1 p.m.; tournament starts at 2 p.m. Buy-in $100.
• Flathead Valley Relay for Life spaghetti feed and Monte Carlo event, 5-7 p.m. Feb. 26, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Casino games, bingo, kids carnival games, trike races. Tickets $5 for rally participants, $10 for general public, $20 for family of four, at any Parkside Federal Credit Union; First Montana Bank, Kalispell; First Interstate Bank, Whitefish; Glacier Bank, Bigfork. Call Angie Olsen, 253-7888.
• John White Lecture Series presents author Keith Powell in a program on early pioneer Jack Fisher, 2:30 p.m., Feb. 27, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50 for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drives Feb. 28: 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 2-5 p.m. West Valley School.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., March 2, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Bob Morrow of Valley Recycling talks about recycling. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets 10 a.m. March 2, Fish, Wildlife and Parks headquarters, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Open to public.
• Child Development Center hosts a free open house, 10 a.m. to noon March 2, The Zone Family Fun Center, 3240 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Families and children ages 0 to 3 years and their siblings invited. Free coffee, activities. Pizza and snack available for purchase. Call 755-2425.
• Women of Wisdom monthly potluck and program on aromatic oils by Lori Mitchell, 6-8 p.m. March 3, Shining Mountains Center for Positive Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. $1 donation requested.
• Discovery Developmental Center’s third annual Grapes, Barley and Hops fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m. March 4, historic Keith House, 538 Fifth Ave. E., Kalispell. Wine and beer tasting, light appetizers, live music, coffees. Art walk display, raffle, door prizes. Tickets $20, available at DDC, AirWorks, North Valley Hospital Pharmacy; $22.50 at door. Call 756-7295.
• Dr. Seuss birthday celebration, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 5, children’s department, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Fans of all ages invited. Call 758-5822.
• Flathead Valleyaires 2011 barbershop harmony program, 7:34 p.m. March 5, Glacier High School, Kalispell. Guest appearances by Five Valley Chorus, Classis Touch and Hi-Jinx Quartet. Advanced tickets $15 at Coffee Traders and Norm’s News; Tickets $15 at door.
• Camas Creek Yarn Knit and Crochet “Coats for Kids” and Conrad Mansion fundraiser, 1-4 p.m. March 6, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Includes guided tour and refreshments. Tickets $10 per person at Camas Creek, 338 Main; or The Book Shelf, 101 Main St., Kalispell.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Area high school jazz bands concert, 7 p.m. March 7, Glacier High School auditorium. Ticket $5 adult; $3 student, available at the door. Proceeds benefit jazz bands and Glacier Kiwanis.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., March 9, administration building boardroom.
• Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 10, Muldown School, Whitefish. Food, games, activities, entertainment.
• Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m., March 11, Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Speaker is Dr. van Belois. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.
• Waldorf Kingfishers Children’s Theatre presents “Fire and Ice: Tales from the Norse Legends,” 6:30 p.m. March 11-12, KM Theatre, corner of First Avenue East and Second Street East, Kalispell. Admission is free for children; adults by donation. Call Catherine, 756-0405.
• 16th annual Libby Irish Fair, March 12, Libby Memorial Center. Arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dublin Gulch and Kelly Irish dancers perform 7 p.m. Call 406-293-6545.
• Ronan Woman’s Club arts and crafts fair and flea market, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 12, Ronan Community Center. Lunch available. Silent auction. Proceeds go to community projects. Call Patti, 406-676-4925.
Flathead Valley Multi-Faith Coalition presents a program by the Rev. Steven Benson titled, “A Window on the World of Islam,” March 13, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Coffee and dessert 6:30 p.m.; program 7-8:30 p.m.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., March 16, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Program is by Hooper’s Garden Center. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., March 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. March 17, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 24, 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. April 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., April 6, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pediatrician Dr. Wallace Wilder is guest speaker. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Flathead Democratic Party spring dinner, April 9, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Candidate forum at 5 p.m.; social hour 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. University of Montana Professor Harry Fritz will talk about the history of Montana politics. Silent auction.
• Fundraiser for Flathead County Search and Rescue, 5 p.m. April 14, Ron Terry Construction, 7 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Proceeds will go toward purchase of backcountry rescue snowmobile. Call Merna, Kathy or Rita, 755-7516.
• 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).
• 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).
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., April 21, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• 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.
• 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).
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May, 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).
• 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.
• 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 15016; 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).
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.