Daybook
Tuesday
• IHOP Restaurants offer free short stack of buttermilk pancakes from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For each stack guests may make a donation to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
• 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.
• 16th annual Special Olympics Montana closing ceremonies 9-9:30 a.m., Base Lodge, Whitefish Mountain Resort; competitions, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chair 6.
• Somers School District board meets 9 a.m., Somers Middle School.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teletech employee blood drive.
• Whitefish author and chef Miriam Katz signs her cookbook, “Cookin’ Up Good Vibrations-Deliciously Healthy Gluten-free and Dairy-free Dishes in Harmony with the Seasons,” 2-5 p.m. Mountain Valley Health Foods, 25 Commons Way, Kalispell. Call 862-6573.
• Flathead County Coalition meets 4 p.m. at Sykes’.
• Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. Public welcome.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Flathead Kennel Club of Montana meets 7 p.m., Montana Logging Association, Montana 35, (drive around back). Call 253-3971.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
• Flathead County River Commission meets at 7 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, Kalispell.
Wednesday
• Kalispell Public Schools Community Relations and Policy Committee meets 8 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., 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., 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, 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Flathead Electric.
• Polson Chamber of Commerce meets noon to 1 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort. Speaker is Dylan Boyle, Crown of the Continent geotourism director. Public welcome. Call 883-5969.
• Community reception for Whitefish Legacy Partners at the Lion Mountain Trailhead of Whitefish Trail, 1 p.m. March 2. Information tent, representatives on hand, refreshments.
• USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar; spouses welcome. Call 471-3295.
• Samaritan House Administrative Center open house, 5:30-7 p.m., 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Brief presentation regarding conditional use permit request at 5:30 p.m., with question and answer session to follow. Refreshments, tours.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Auxiliary meet at 7:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 752-2357 or 890-3335.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.
• Bigfork Toastmaster Club open house and demonstration meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Glacier Bank, Bigfork. Public invited.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Arab culture celebration 5:30-7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Arabic bazaar, foods. Lecture series kicks off with Sami Bitar on topic, “Perspective on the Arab World.” Weekly lectures continue through March 22, all at 7 p.m. in room 144. Free. Call 756-3945.
• Women of Wisdom monthly potluck and program on aromatic oils by Lori Mitchell, 6-8 p.m., Shining Mountains Center for Positive Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. $1 donation requested.
• Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m. Lakeside Chapel, U.S. 93 and Adams Street, Lakeside.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 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.
• Whitefish author and chef Miriam Katz signs her cookbook, “Cookin’ Up Good Vibrations-Deliciously Healthy Gluten-free and Dairy-free Dishes in Harmony with the Seasons,” 2-5 p.m. Sundrop Health Foods, 639 Ninth St., Columbia Falls. Call 862-6573.
• Discovery Developmental Center’s third annual Grapes, Barley and Hops fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m., 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.
• Life After Loss grief support group for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, 5:30-7 p.m., Cornerstone Building, 3004 Hospital Way, south end of North Valley Hospital campus. Free. Call Carrie, 261-0724; or Denise, 863-3535.
Saturday
• Flathead Audubon two-hour snowshoeing birding trip along Boundary Trail in Glacier Park. Meet at 9 a.m. at West Glacier Post Office. Call Brooke Linford, 888-9885. All welcome.
• Jerry Hanson gives a presentation on rock, mineral and fossil specimens viewed through a telescope, 10 a.m. Whitefish Library.
• Dr. Seuss birthday celebration, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., children’s department, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Fans of all ages invited. Call 758-5822.
• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
• Flathead Valleyaires 2011 barbershop harmony program, 7:34 p.m., 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.
Sunday
• Camas Creek Yarn Knit and Crochet “Coats for Kids” and Conrad Mansion fundraiser, 1-4 p.m., 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.
Monday
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets first and third Mondays of month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Area high school jazz bands concert, 7 p.m., Glacier High School auditorium. Ticket $5 adult; $3 student, available at the door. Proceeds benefit jazz bands and Glacier Kiwanis.
A Look Ahead
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 8, Trinity Lutheran Church.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., March 8, Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• All Saints Episcopal Church annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, 5-6:30 p.m. 2048 Conn Road, just south of Montana 40. Huckleberry pancakes, sausage and bacon. Free. All welcome. Call 862-2863.
• Christ Church Episcopal annual free pancake supper, with all the trimmings, 5:30-7 p.m. March 8, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., March 8, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., March 8, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9, Flathead High School.
• Flathead Basin Commission meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9, Tribal Council Chambers, Pablo. Open to public. Call 406-437-2479 or 406-240-3453.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., March 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Patrick Burns presents a program on “Better Health Through Sleep.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., March 9, administration building boardroom.
• Flathead Beekeepers meets 6:30 p.m. Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call 253-3132 or 892-0280.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 10, 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 drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 10, Polson High School.
• Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 10, Muldown School, Whitefish. Food, games, activities, entertainment.
• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Certified mediator Chany Ockert gives a presentation on “Gracious Space.” RSVP to 756-3618.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Veterans Center open house and dedication ceremony 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 11, 690 Meridian Road. The Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic also has an open house, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 31 Three Mile Dr.
• 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.
• Jennifer Griffith of Stumptown Art Studio leads a photo transfer craft activity for all ages, 1 p.m. March 11, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Cost $6 for members; $7 for nonmembers. Bring a photo. Call 862-4923.
• 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.
• Headwaters Montana hosts third annual Wild Places Photo exhibition, March 11, O’Shaughnessy Center, 1 Central Ave., Whitefish. Top regional photographers work featured on big screen. Raffle. Appetizer reception 6 p.m.; beer, wine for sale. Viewing, 7 p.m. Admission 10. Call 837-0783 or 862-0438.
• 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.
• Glacier Symphony and Chorale “In the Spotlight” evening of chamber music and dessert, March 11, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Gourmet desserts at 6:30 p.m.; performance 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors, $5 college students, free for youth through grade 12. Miniature art show and sale 1-9:30 p.m. Free admission Call 2124309 or 837-4366.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Meet and greet to learn more about Accessible Space Inc.’s new housing development for low income seniors, 2-5 p.m. March 14, Kalispell Senior Center.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., March 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Brett Fisher presents the program, “Hiking Glacier’s Trails,” illustrating his 350 miles trails hiked in the park and recorded with his camera. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15, Libby High School.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., March 15, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Book exchange; bring family-friendly books in good condition. Speaker is Norma Tuxon of Eureka. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• Ken Meter of Crossroads Resource Center in Minneapolis presents an analysis on growing and buying local food, 6 p.m. March 15, KM Building, Kalispell.
• 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).
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 16, Bigfork High School.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., March 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. March 16, The Wave, Whitefish. Sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.
Dirty Hands Gardening Club of Whitefish first meeting of 2011, 7 p.m. March 16, Whitefish Library community room. Everyone welcome
• 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).
• Martin City County Water/Sewer District board meets 7 p.m., Lietz Hall.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22, Glacier National Park.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 5:30 p.m., March 22, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. March 23, National Flood employee drive, blood mobile.
• Whitefish Library board will consider new logo designs for the library, 7 pm. March 23, at the library. Deadline for submission is March 22.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24, FVCC, blood mobile.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. March 24, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Speaker is nutritionist Linda Fredenberg. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Red Cross blood drives March 25: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, blood mobile.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26, post office, Meridian Road, blood mobile.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. April 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. March 29, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 30, Glacier Bank, Main Street.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. March 31, Kalispell Center Mall.
• 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.