Daybook
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.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Sheriff Chuck Curry. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• 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.
• Soroptimist Thrift Haus winter bag sale, 1-5 p.m. today and Saturday, 303 First St. Whitefish. $5 per plastic grocery bag.
• 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.
• Teens ‘N Crisis fundraiser 6 p.m. The Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Road, Kalispell. Dinner $10 adults; $5 kids under 12. Silent auction, raffle for two 2010 Honda Elite motorcycles. Tickets at Burch’s Photo, KALS Radio, Northwest Cabinet Works and Leland Honda. Call John Hale, 253-6110.
Saturday
• Dr. Thomas Pittaway offers free emergency dental treatment to children under 18 of needy families, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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, today and Sunday, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Call 800-235-6781.
• Spinning event and fundraiser for Ride 2 Recovery, beginning at 9 a.m., Montana Athletic Club, Bigfork. Minimum $10 per rider. Proceeds support mental and physical rehabilitation of veterans. Call John Gallardi, 837-0949.
• Area rescue groups and shelters sponsor a rescued and abandoned pet Adoption Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aquarium Shop. 1001 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell, by the underpass. Call Darcy, 752-4460.
• Mission Mountain Chapter Grizzly Scholarship Association poker tournament fundraiser, 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., 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.
Sunday
• Western States Ski Fest and Nordic race, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Call 800-235-6781.
• John White Lecture Series presents author Keith Powell in a program on early pioneer Jack Fisher, 2:30 p.m., 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.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drives today: 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., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speak Series, 7 p.m. Museum at Central School. Park fisheries biologist Chris Downs gives a presentation, “Fish Management and Monitoring in Glacier National Park.” Free. Call Jim, 387-4299.
A Look Ahead
• 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.
• 38th annual Whitefish Community World Day of Prayer event, 1:30 p.m. Whitefish United Methodist Church, 1150 Wisconsin Ave. Speaker is the Rev. Deborah Schmidt. Offering for Neighbors in Need. Refreshments. Public invited.
• 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, Classic 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.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, March 8, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Speaker is Lyle Mitchell of State Farm Insurance. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• 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.
• Spaghetti dinner and pie auction fundraiser for local 4-H youth exchange group’s upcoming trip to Pennsylvania, 5-7:30 p.m. March 11, Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Tickets $6 each, or $20 per family, Call 758-5553.
• 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.