Daybook
Saturday
• Craft Brewers Hockey Challenge, continues 10 a.m., Woodland Ice Center, Kalispell. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Youth Hockey.
• Benefit roadside party for Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Liberty Tax Service, 1087 U.S. 2 W., near fairgrounds. Free food, vendors, raffles, chili cook-off. Cash and donations of toiletries accepted for pantry.
• Rescued cat adoption day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Aquarium Shop, 1001 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call Darcy, 752-4460.
• Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hosts an “Italian Night” dinner and auction fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., at Sykes’ newly remodeled basement, Kalispell. Free; wine and dessert included. Silent and service auctions. Live musical entertainment. Proceeds go to GUUF and Violence Free Crisis Line.
Sunday
• Flathead Combined Training Association equestrian dressage and stadium jumping show, 11 a.m., Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Spectators welcome. Call Katy Long, (406) 249-8708.
• John White Lecture Series presents, 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Engineer and surveyor Bill Weikel talks about surveying equipment and methods of early explorers. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.
• “Jammin 4 Jamie” benefit, 4 p.m., Marion Grille. Spaghetti dinner $8. Live music with several regional bands, comedy, silent auction. Proceeds help with medical expenses for 12-year-old Jamie Founds and family.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 293-0100.
• Flathead Democratic Women’s Club meets at 11:45 a.m., United Way Community Room, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Speaker is Christine Hensleigh from Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County. No reservations required. Lunch available to purchase. All welcome. Call Theresa Conner, 897-2067.
• FVCC Battle of the Bands auditions, 1-9 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Call Khord Thompson, 890-2580.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. E.N., Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Dan Zorn presents an information session and public forum to discuss elementary school overcrowding, 7 p.m., Hedges Elementary School, 827 Fourth Ave. E. Call 751-3434.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Tom Nelesen, Glacier National Park Associates vice president and Glacier Park volunteer, discusses “Riding the Trails: A Look Back at Glacier’s Dude Ranch Days,” 7 p.m., Museum at Central School. Part of the Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker Series. Call 387-4299 or 756-8992.
• Your Health, Your Future forum, 7 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell, Learn about health, disease, illness, cause and effects of environmental toxicity, nutritional deficiency and more from health care professionals, doctors, physician’s assistants and health and wellness coaches. Free; open to the public.
Tuesday
• IHOP’s seventh annual National Pancake Day 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free short stack of pancakes all day to raise donations for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Kalispell IHOP is located at 2425 U.S. 93 N.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call 755-8423.
• Whitefish School board meets 7 pm., board meeting room, 600 E. Second St.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.
Wednesday
• “Teddy Bear Picnic” for preschoolers, 10-11 a.m., Bigfork Library. Stories, activities, snacks.
• Storytime with “Cat in the Hat,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Library. Call 892-5919.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Meadow Lake Resort.
Thursday
• Whitefish Winter Classic today through March 4, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Kick off today — 5:30-7:30 p.m., poker run, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; March 2 — NFL celebrity autographs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summit House, Big Mountain, Play 60 Challenge 4:15-7 p.m. Whitefish High School gym, autograph session 7-8 p.m.; March 3 — Gala/auction 5:30-10 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, VIP party, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Boat Club; March 4 — Champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Call 862-8146.
Friday
• Whitefish Winter Classic today through March 4, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Today — NFL celebrity autographs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summit House, Big Mountain, Play 60 Challenge 4:15-7 p.m. Whitefish High School gym, autograph session 7-8 p.m.; March 3 — Gala/auction 5:30-10 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, VIP party, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Boat Club; March 4 — Champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Call 862-8146.
• Dave Polansky, director of Eagle Transit, answers questions and addresses concerns about the bus service, 11 a.m., North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Public invited. Monthly potluck follows. Music by North Valley Jammers. Call Roxy, 892-4087.
A look ahead
• Whitefish Winter Classic continues March 3-4, Whitefish Mountain Resort. March 3 — Gala/auction 5:30-10 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, VIP party, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Boat Club; March 4 — Champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Call 862-8146.
• Miriam Katz hosts a food allergy chat group, 10 a.m. to noon, March 3, office of Lynn Mikkelsen, 281 First Ave. WN, Kalispell. Free; $10 donation suggested. Call 249-1080.
• Family fun day, 10 am. to 5 p.m. March 3, Abbott Balley Homestead, across from Desert Mountain trailhead, two miles south of Martin City. Dog skijoring, snowmobiling, snowshoe disc golf, sledding cross-country skiing. Free; donations requested to benefit Glacier Trails, Humane Society, Trail Grooming Fund. No alcohol. Call 387-5732.
• Whitefish resident Hannie Voyles gives a talk and reads from the book she translated and revised by Ronald Sanders, “Storming the Tulips” about young Holocaust survivors, 11 a.m. March 3, Whitefish Community Library. Free. Public invited.
• Dr. Seuss’ birthday party, 1-2:30 p.m. March 3, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stories, crafts, cake. Free. All ages invited. Call the Children’s Department, 758-5822.
• Jennifer Turner, “The Coupon Lady,” gives a talk about saving money while shopping, 2-3 p.m. March 3, Whitefish Community Library. Free. Public invited.
• Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “The Tortoise Versus the Hare,” at 3 and 6 p.m. March 3, Somers Middle School gym. Tickets are $5 adults, and $2 for children.
• Scandals All Ages Night Club hosts fifth annual Rebelfest, 7 p.m. March 3, 92 N. Main St., Kalispell. Multiple bands performing. Cover $3. All proceeds go to Paul Mosby Memorial Scholarship Fund at FVCC.
• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., March 3, Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
• 17th Special Olympics Montana, March 4-6, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Athletes compete in skiing, snowboarding, and more. Parade and opening ceremonies, 4 p.m. March 4, Depot Park, Whitefish.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5, Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• High Country Carvers meet 2-4 p.m. March 5 and March 19; and 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 12, Evergreen Fire Department meeting room, 2236 U.S. 2, Kalispell. Bring safety gloves and a bench hook or protective cover for table. No power tools.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., March 5, Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Kalispell Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Dan Zorn presents an information session and public forum to discuss elementary school overcrowding, 5 p.m. March 5, Edgerton School, 1400 Whitefish Stage. Call 751-3434.
• Free presentation on arthritis pain relief by Dr. Erik Schroeder of Flathead Orthopedics and Trevor Eccles of Professional Therapy Associates, 5:30-7 p.m. March 5, Professional Therapy Associates, 1234 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Call 756-7878.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. March 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 6, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• IHOP community night, 5-8 p.m. March 6, 2425 U.S. 93, Kalispell, at Hutton Ranch. Twenty percent of profit goes to Flathead Association of Senior Citizens.
• Lakeside Community Garden development meeting, 7 p.m., March 6, West Shore Community Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
• Flathead Kennel Club meets at 7 p.m. March 6, Montana Logging Association Building, 2224 Montana 35 (across from Hoopers). Use back entrance. Call 471-2328.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets 7 p.m., March 7, Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 862-6357.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., March 8, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Free presentation on arthritis pain relief by Dr. Erik Schroeder of Flathead Orthopedics and Joel Shehan of Professional Therapy Associates, 5:30-7 p.m. March 8, The Wave, Whitefish. Call 756-7878.
• 26th annual Ronan Women’s Club Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 10. Silent auction, vendors, lunch. Proceeds benefit student scholarships. Call Patti, 406-676-4925.
• United Way Share Fair 2012, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 10, Kalispell Center Mall. Representatives from area health, human service agencies, clubs and service organization will be available. Face painting, balloons, clowns, entertainment. Call 752-7266.
• Izaak Walton Inn Paintball Biathlon, March 10, Essex. Registration 10 a.m.; Cross-country ski/paintball races start 11 a.m. $10 includes chili feed, prizes. Call 888-5700.
• 17th annual Irish Arts and Crafts Fair, 10 a.m., March 10, Libby Memorial Center. Live entertainment, food. Concert 7 p.m. featuring Floating Crowbar from Spokane. Tickets $15 adults; $8 children 12 and under. Call Eileen Carney, 406-293-6407 or RaeAnne Canavan, 406-293-3950.
• Internationally renowned New Zealand jazz pianist Alan Broadbent performs on the new Steinway piano, 8 p.m., March 10, Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Fundraiser for new Steinway for the center. For tickets, call 862-7469.
• “Benefit 4 Bennett” fundraiser for former Naval Petty Officer Susan Bennett, 3-8 p.m. March 11, Kalispell VFW, First Ave. W. Live music by Spring Wagon and Kenny James Miller Band. Silent auction, chili and hot dogs.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. March 12.
• Headwaters Montana co-sponsors a science forum on importance of expanding Waterton Park into British Columbia, 7-9 p.m. March 12, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Cash bar. Limited seating. $10 suggested donation. Call 837-0783.
• Seventh annual Glacier Kiwanis “Nite of Jazz” fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 12, Whitefish Performing Arts Center. Flathead middle school bands and musicians perform. Tickets $5 adult, $3 student, at the door. Call Carla Weber, 756-4290,
• Kila School board budget meeting 3:30 p.m., followed by board meeting at 5:15 p.m., March 13, at the school.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., March 13, administration boardroom.
• Flathead County Republican Women and Glacier Country Pachyderm hosts a meet and greet for Republican candidates who have filed for local, state and national offices, 5:30-7:30 p.m., March 15, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Light hors d’oeuvres provided. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. March 15, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call Jane Weise, 257-0137.
• Nationally syndicated radio talk show host Dave Ramsey presents a free live simulcast, “Total Money Makeover,” 12:45-6 p.m. March 17, Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Public invited.
• FVCC Armchair Archaeology lecture series presents E.B. Eiselein on the topic, “The History of Tobacco,” 7 p.m. March 21, Blake Hall board room. Free. Public welcome.
• St. Luke Foundation benefit concert featuring John Dunnigan, 7:30 p.m., March 21, Ronan Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $20. Call 406-528-5324.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., March 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Third annual Loud at the Library event, 5:30-8:30 p.m. March 22, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Live music by Bad Larrys. Raffles, door prize. Tickets $30 ($20 of which is tax-deductible). Proceeds benefit library programs. Call 758-5821.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 24, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., March 28, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., April 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Kila School board meets at 3:30 p.m. April 3, at the school.
• FVCC Battle of the Bands competition, 7:30 p.m. April 6, Arts and Technology Building. Call Khord Thompson, 890-2580.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. April 9.
• Flathead Democratic Party 2012 spring dinner, April 14, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, with special guest Sen. Jon Tester. Candidate forum at 4:30 p.m.; social hour 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Advance tickets $40 by April 11; or $50 at the door. Call Nancy Fenner, 752-0298.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. April 19, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call Jane Weise, 257-0137.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 12, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Combined Training Association equestrian dressage and stadium jumping show, 11 a.m., April 22, Majestic Valley Arena, 3630 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Spectators welcome. Call Katy Long, 406-249-8708.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 25, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• FVCC Armchair Archaeology lecture series presents E.B. Eiselein on the topic, “Egyptian Pyramids,” 7 p.m. April 25, Blake Hall board room. Free. Public welcome.
• Shared Hope International presents its one-day, training seminar, “Do You Know Lacy?” on domestic minor sex trafficking, April 26, FVCC. Call Kalispell Soroptimist president Diane Yarus, 751-2175.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., May 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. May 14.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 17, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 19, Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 35. Arts and crafts for sale Call Shari, 982-3437.
• CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 23, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, June 8-10, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. June 11.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 14, Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 27, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 25, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast, Aug. 24-26, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 28, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.