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Tuesday
• Somers School District Superintendent Search Committee, 9 a.m., Somers Middle School.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Libby High School.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St., Whitefish. Stories and photos from spring activities encouraged. Call 862-4923.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Congressman Denny Rehberg’s regional director Erin Gabrian conducts traveling office hours, 2 p.m. Columbia Falls City Hall Council Chambers, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 1-406-543-9550.
• Flathead County Coalition meets at 4 p.m., Sykes’.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board special meeting, 5:30, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Ken Meter of Crossroads Resource Center in Minneapolis presents an analysis on growing and buying local food, 6 p.m., KM Building, Kalispell. Public invited. Call Pam Gerwe, 862-0621.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room.
• Martha Bisharat and Linda de Kort give a free presentation, “Palestine: Past, Present and Hope for the Future,” 7 p.m., room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public welcome. Call 756-3945.
• Creston Fire Fighter Associate Membership planning meeting to seek volunteers for upcoming Creston Auction, 7 p.m., Eastside Grange Hall, Creston Road off Montana 35. Public invited. Call 250-7396.
• Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets 7 p.m. Flathead County Library basement.
Wednesday
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., 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., Bigfork High School.
• Alpine Weavers and Spinners meet 10:30 a.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Bring sack lunch. Call 257-9119.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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., The Wave, Whitefish. Sponsored by Whitefish Rotary.
• Toastmasters special panel discussion on “Economic Development for Who We are Now,” noon to 1 p.m. First Montana Bank, 85 N. Main St., Kalispell. Public invited. Call 257-5009.
• Congressman Denny Rehberg’s regional director Erin Gabrian conducts traveling office hours, 3 p.m., Polson City Hall, 106 First St. E. Call 1-406-543-9550.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets at Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour, 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m., followed by business meeting and program. Amy Peterson presents a program about the women of Newport, Rhode Island. Those interested in travel and meeting people from around the world invited. Call Lavonne Larson, 756-7082.
• Rails to Trails meets to discuss plans for Great Northern 5K, 5:30 p.m. at the Boiler Room, Kalispell. All welcome. Call 257-4486.
• Flathead County Planning board public workshop to review proposed updates to Ashley Lake Neighborhood Plan, 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Dirty Hands Gardening Club of Whitefish first meeting of 2011, 7 p.m., Whitefish Library community room. Everyone welcome.
• Evergreen Fire District meets 7 p.m., fire hall.
• Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets at 7 p.m. Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Hungry Horse news photographer Chris Peterson gives a slide show on “Celebrating Glacier’s Centennial, a Backcountry Botanical Journey.” Free. Public welcome. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.
Thursday
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Anthropology and archeology instructor E.B. Eiselein gives a free lecture on Ireland’s ancient archaeology and history, noon, Blake Hall board room, FVCC. Public invited. Call 756-3945.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health Budget/Finance Committee meets noon to 1 p.m.; followed by regular board meeting, 1-3 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Flathead Electric Cooperative plans a brief power outage for maintenance work, 1 p.m. in Libby from Kootenai River Bridge mile marker 14 north along Montana 37, including Warland Road and Warland Heights.
• Ancient Order of the Hibernians St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 4 p.m., Main Street, Kalispell. Route begins at First Avenue West and Eighth Street. $100 award for top entry. Call Mark Lalum, 755-4000, ext. 2233 or 261-1654.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., 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., St. Luke Community Clinic. Open to public. Call 883-5969.
• St. Patrick’s Day dinner, 5-7 p.m. Eagles, 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Corned beef, cabbage, red potatoes, carrots, rolls. Cost $6 per person. Public welcome.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m., 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.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is Velinda Stevesn, CEO of KRMC. Lunch available for purchase. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Home and Garden Showcase, 4 to 8 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 per person; $10 per family. Call 752-2422.
• Big Arm potluck and social, 6 p.m., 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.
Saturday
• Flathead Electric 74th annual members’ meeting, Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge, Kalispell. Registration and refreshments, 8:30 a.m.; short business meeting, 10 a.m. Prizes.
• 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.
• Home and Garden Showcase, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 per person; $10 per family. Call 752-2422.
• Don Bates gives a workshop on using garden season extenders like covers, cold frames and hoophouses, Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden, 10 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, Bigfork. Call Michelle Patterson, 837-0982.
• Award-winning photographer Chris Peterson gives a presentation about his 100-mile hike through Glacier Park to celebrate its centennial, 4 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reservations recommended; 888-5393.
• Stumptown Art Studio Oceans 11 Casino Night fundraiser, 7 p.m., Whitefish. Gaming tables, music, food, martinis and more. $15 per person. Call 862-5929.
• Taste of Home Cooking School, 7-9:30 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Tickets $13, available at all Super 1 Foods, Daily Inter Lake and Flathead Building Association. VIP pre-show reception, 4:30 p.m. Tickets $40; tickets at Inter Lake. Call 755-7000.
Sunday
• Home and Garden Showcase, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 per person; $10 per family. Call 752-2422.
• 12th annual Ken Dutter/Flathead Gospel Music Festival, 6:30 p.m. Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Local and area groups and soloists. No ticket required; an offering will be taken to benefit Montana Gospel Music Association.
Monday
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, at the Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is Robert Nystuen, Glacier Bank president. Public welcome. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.
• Whitefish Mountain Resort Ski Patrol fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Bierstube. Live music by Moonshine Mountain, raffles. Proceeds go to community scholarships for certified level 1 avalanche course.
A Look Ahead
• 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.
• 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.
• Dietician Carrie Archibald presents a free lecture on “Controlling Pre-Diabetes with Diet,” 6:30 p.m. March 22, Valley Cafe, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Public invited. Refreshments. Call 863-3632.
• 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, in front of Arts and Technology Building, FVCC, blood mobile. Appointments required. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
• Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m. March 24, at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• 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.
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m., March 24, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
• “Pints with a Purpose” fundraiser for Whitefish Community Center, 4 p.m. to closing, March 24, Black Star Draught House, 2 Central Ave. Whitefish. $1 from each glass of beer or wine purchased will be donated.
• 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.
• Loud at the Library concert and fundraiser, 5:30-8 p.m. March 24, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Music by Bad Larrys. Unique raffle baskets, live auction of antique library chairs painted by local artists. Beer, wine, food. Tickets $25 ($15 is tax deductible). Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Lindsey Becker presents a garden workshop on soil science, composting and hot beds, 6:30 p.m. March 24, Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call 892-5919.
• 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.
• North Valley Senior Center pancake supper fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., March 25, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All the pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausages you can eat, with coffee and juice for $5. Call 892-4087.
• 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.
• Free seminar on “Marriage in Crisis — What you need to know when the bottom drops out,” 9 am. to noon, March 26, Whitefish Public Library. Free legal advice and other services with court and legal representatives. Call Brian Muldoon, Heartworks, 862-9292.
76th annual Cherry Growers meeting, March 26, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. Registration and refreshments, 9 a.m. Cost $20 for nonmembers, includes lunch. To preregister, call Barbara, 406-982-3069
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26, post office, Meridian Road, blood mobile.
• Vino benefit for Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center, 6 p.m. March 26, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Wine, gourmet food, desserts. Silent and live auction. Musical entertainment by Tra Le Gael. Advance tickets $40 per person; $75 per couple at Luna’s Wine and Coffee Cellar, Bigfork; Coffee Traders, Kalispell and downtown Whitefish. Tickets at door if available. Call Rachel, 270-0041.
• 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.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., April 4, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call president Chris Hall, 212-7231.
• 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.
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club Spring ice show, “Swing into Spring,” 7 p.m. April 8, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Tickets on ice chairs, $20; bleachers, $15; standing, $8; under 6, free standing. Call 862-7699.
• Gypsy jazz band Pearl Django performs 8 p.m. April 8, Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Tickets $25; advance purchase recommended. Benefit for North Valley Music School. Call 862-5285.
• Annual West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue indoor sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 9 and 16, 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.
• Flathead Democratic Party 2011 Spring Dinner, April 9, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Meet gubernatorial candidates 5:30 p.m.; social hour 6 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Sen. Jon Tester. Silent auction. Tickets $40 through April 4; $50 thereafter. Call Nancy Fenner, 752-0298.
• 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.
• Annual West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue indoor sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16, 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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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.