Daybook
Tuesday
• TOPS No. 360, Taking off Pounds Sensibly, Kalispell, meets Tuesdays, Trinity Lutheran Youth Center, 460 Third Ave. W.N.. Private weigh-in, 9-10:15 a.m.; meeting 10:30-11:15 a.m. All welcome. Call Kristie, 752-6048.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to noon, 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.
• K.C. Voermans of Whitefish presents a slide show on her recent South African safari adventure, noon, March 8, Blake Hall board room, FVCC. Free and open to the public. Call 756-3945.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Parents for Kalsipell School Library Advocacy meeting, 4 p.m. Russell School Library.
• 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., 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome.
• Flathead High School Forum, Food and Music celebration of wildlife. Area wildlife biologists give a wildlife forum 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. At 6:30 p.m. Culinary Arts students present an Appetizer Intermezzo featuring wild game, fish and fruit, tickets $8 at FHS office. Flathead choirs in concert 7:30 p.m. with special guest John Vore as Dr. Doolittle. Call 751-3500.
• Cardiologist Dr. Thomas Amidon gives a free lecture about cardiac risk factor reduction strategies, 5:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. 600 E. Second St.
• Stop Underage Drinking in the Flathead Coalition sponsors a town hall meeting on the effects of alcohol on teen brain development and student athletic performance, 7-9 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Public invited.
• Fadi Elhin presents a free lecture, “Jordan, A Desert Kingdom: Culture and Relgions,” 7 p.m. room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public welcome. Call 756-3945.
• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.
• West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flathead High School.
• Flathead Basin Commission meets 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, Pablo. Open to public. Call 406-437-2479 or 406-240-3453.
• Montana Landlords Association meets at Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. David Bolt of Flathead Electric will speak on weatherization. Lunch off menu at 11 a.m., meeting at noon. Call Georgia, 756-1265.
• Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda. Lunch is $10. Speaker is Marc Lorenzen of the Flathead Community Foundation. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.
• Local Advisory Council meets 1-2:30 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Speakers are executive director Wendy Doely and board president Sherry Wolf of Flathead Community Health Director. Public invited. Call Boyd, 752-6003.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Patrick Burns presents a program on “Better Health Through Sleep.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Portion of Wendy’s dining room and pick-up window proceed benefits Glacier Institute’s youth scholarships for Big Creek Outdoor Center, 5-8 p.m., 520 E. Idaho, Kalispell.
• Marion School board meets 6 p.m.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., administration building boardroom.
• Flathead Beekeepers meets 6:30 p.m. Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call 253-3132 or 892-0280.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Shari Courser talks about her recent South American trip and tour of Macchu Picchu. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
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 drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polson High School.
• 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.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Joseph J. Reiner, field representative for Montana Department of Labor talks about unemployment. Program free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.
• Musician and storyteller Bill Rossiter gives two performances of his Irish song and story at noon, Blake Hall board room; and 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC Free. Open to public. Call 756-3945.
• Somers School board meets at 3:45 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Hilltop Riders 4-H Club fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., HuHot Mongolian Grill, 130 Hutton Ranch Road, Kalispell. Ten percent of proceeds benefit club. Call Janette, 471-2240; or Barb, 471-3550.
• Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Muldown School, Whitefish. Food, games, activities, entertainment.
• Michael Ober presents a free lecture on early photos of Glacier Park, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building community room, FVCC. Call 756-3832.
• Brigitte Sztab presents “Morphic Fields and Systemic Constellations” at the local Institute of Noetic Sciences meeting, 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Call 862-7711.
Friday
• Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Kalispell Veterans Center open house and dedication ceremony 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at 11:30 a.m. Buffalo Hills Terrace Buffalo Room, Kalispell. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.
• Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m., Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Speaker is Dr. van Belois. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Superintendent of Schools Darlene Schottle. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Jennifer Griffith of Stumptown Art Studio leads a photo transfer craft activity for all ages, 1 p.m., 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., 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, 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.
• FVCC’s Got Talent competition, 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Admission $5 in advance at FVCC Bookstore or call Sharon Randolph, 756-3891. Tickets also available at door.
• Waldorf Kingfishers Children’s Theatre presents “Fire and Ice: Tales from the Norse Legends,” 6:30 p.m. today and Saturday, KM Theatre, corner of First Avenue East and Second Street East, Kalispell. Admission is free for children; adults by donation. Call Catherine, 756-0405.
• Eagles burger night, 5-7 p.m., 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.
• Glacier Symphony and Chorale “In the Spotlight” evening of chamber music and dessert, 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.
Saturday
• Ronan Woman’s Club arts and crafts fair and flea market, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ronan Community Center. Lunch available. Silent auction. Proceeds go to community projects. Call Patti, 406-676-4925.
• 16th annual Libby Irish Fair, 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.
• Bird Woman Falls Chapter of Daughters of American Revolution meets at 11 a.m., Columbia Falls Senior Center. Call 892-2952 or 862-1233.
• Rocky Mountain Rollers Sams RV Club meets 11:30 a.m., Vista Linda Restaurant, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Tables games, business meeting. All welcome. Call 755-6058 or 756-0428.
• Waldorf Kingfishers Children’s Theatre presents “Fire and Ice: Tales from the Norse Legends,” 6:30 p.m., KM Theatre, corner of First Avenue East and Second Street East, Kalispell. Admission is free for children; adults by donation. Call Catherine, 756-0405.
• Hand drum competition and bison film documentary, “Facing the Story: The Story of the American Bison, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Film showing 5 p.m.; drumming at 7 p.m. Open to public. Admission $3 per person; children and elders no charge. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.
Sunday
• Flathead Valley Multi-Faith Coalition presents a program by the Rev. Steven Benson titled, “A Window on the World of Islam,” Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Coffee and dessert 6:30 p.m.; program 7-8:30 p.m.
Monday
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meets for lunch at noon at Scotty’s Restaurant. Doug Follett presents a program on the history of Glacier Park. Call Barb Alsbury, 752-9065.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., 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., Kalispell Senior Center.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., 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. • The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
A Look Ahead
• 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.
• Montana Historical Society discusses “Rites of Spring,” 12:30 p.m. March 15, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St., Whitefish. Stories and photos from spring activities encouraged. Call 862-4923.
• 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.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., March 15, school conference room.
• Martha Bisharat and Linda de Kort give a free presentation, “Palestine: Past, Present and Hope for the Future,” 7 p.m. March 15, room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public welcome. Call 756-3945.
• 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.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. March 16, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Stacy Hughes of Real Deals give decorating tips. Speaker is Norma Tuxon. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. March 16, The Wave, Whitefish. Sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.
• Flathead County Planning board public workshop to review proposed updates to Ashley Lake Neighborhood Plan, 67 p.m. March 16, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
Dirty Hands Gardening Club of Whitefish first meeting of 2011, 7 p.m. March 16, Whitefish Library community room. Everyone welcome.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. March 17, at Bay Point on the Lake, 300 Bay Point Dr. For directions, call 862-2331. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
• Polson Chamber of Commerce Splash social 5-7 p.m. March 17, St. Luke Community Clinic. Open to public. Call 883-5969.
• 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., March 17, Lietz Hall.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Big Arm potluck and social, 6 p.m. March 18, Big Arm Fire Hall. Speakers are Terry Haynal and Tammy Watson of Cheerful Heart Cancer Support Group. Bring a dish to share. Call 849-6628.
• 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.
• Award-winning photographer Chris Peterson gives a presentation about his 100-mile hike through Glacier Park to celebrate its centennial, 4 p.m., March 19, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reservations recommended; 888-5393.
• Stumptown Art Studio Oceans 11 Casino Night fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 19, Whitefish. Gaming tables, music, food, martinis and more. $15 per person. Call 862-5929.
• Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Patrol fundraiser, 5-7 p.m. March 21, Bierstube. Live music by Moonshine Mountain, raffles. Proceeds go to community scholarships for certified level 1 avalanche course.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation by Don Bates on “Using Garden Season Extenders,” 7 p.m., March 23, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• 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.
• Souheir Rawlings leads a discussion on “Egypt Today: Culture and Politics,” 7 p.m. March 22, room 144 Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public welcome. Call 756-3945.
• 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 p.m. 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.
Whitefish Christian Academy open house and kindergarten roundup, 7 p.m. March 24, 820 Ashar Ave. Call 862-5875.
• 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.
• Swan River Community Hall pie auction fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 25, corner of Echo Lake/Swan River Road and Montana 83 across from Echo Lake Cafe. Homemade peach and huckleberry cobbler, additional auction items. Admission is one pie or $5 per family.
• 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).
• Hockaday Museum of Arts New Artists 2011 exhibit for high school artists opening reception, 5-7 p.m. April 7, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.
• 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.