Daybook
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.
• Flathead County Planning board Growth Policy Update workshop, 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public welcome.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. North Valley Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls.
• 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 5-6:30 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 follows, Boat Club; March 4 — Champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Call 862-8146.
• Rita Hall and Julia Fehrs offer a class on the U.S. Constitution based on W. Cleon Skousen’s book, “”5,000 Year Leap at 6 p.m., at home of Roger Mead, 218 School Addition Road, Somers. Cost $10 for materials. Call 890-9996 or 837-1266.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 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 5-6:30 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 follows, 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.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Lunch available. Speakers are gubernatorial and Lieutenant governor candidates Neal Livingston and Ryan Zinke. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Whitefish Community World Day of Prayer, 1:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 301 Central Ave. Offering taken for A Ray of Hope ministries in Kalispell. Refreshments.
Saturday
• Whitefish Winter Classic continues today and Sunday, Whitefish Mountain Resort. today — Gala/auction 5:30-10 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, VIP party follows, Boat Club; Sunday — 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, 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., 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., Whitefish Community Library. Free. Public invited.
• Dr. Seuss’ birthday party, 1-2:30 p.m., 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., Whitefish Community Library. Free. Public invited.
• Missoula Children’s Theatre presents “The Tortoise Versus the Hare,” at 3 and 6 p.m., Somers Middle School gym. Tickets are $5 adults, and $2 for children.
• Scandals All Ages Night Club hosts fifth annual Rebelfest, 7 p.m., 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., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
Sunday
• Whitefish Winter Classic champagne brunch, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Advance tickets are $15; or $18 at the door; or $10 advance and $12 at the door for children 12 and under. Call 862-8146.
• 17th Special Olympics Montana, today through March 6, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Athletes compete in skiing, snowboarding, and more. Parade and opening ceremonies, 4 p.m. today, Depot Park, Whitefish.
Monday
• 17th Special Olympics Montana continues today and March 6, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Athletes compete in skiing, snowboarding and more.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• High Country Carvers meet 2-4 p.m. today 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., 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., Edgerton School, 1400 Whitefish Stage. Call 751-3434.
• Community night 5-9 p.m. Rising Sun Bistro, 25 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Portion of dinner proceeds donated to FarmHands map project. Reservations encouraged. Call 755-7510.
• Community night 5:30-8:30 p.m., Wasabi Sushi Bar & Ginger Grill, Whitefish. Portion of dinner proceeds benefit Humane Society of Northwest Montana.
• 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., 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., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
Tuesday
• 17th Special Olympics Montana continues today, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Athletes compete in skiing, snowboarding and more.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Samaritan House at the old armory.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• IHOP community night, 5-8 p.m., 2425 U.S. 93, Kalispell, at Hutton Ranch. Twenty percent of profit goes to Flathead Association of Senior Citizens.
• Robert Seymour gives a photo presentation about organic farming techniques in northern Japan, 6 p.m., Room 144, Arts and Technology building, FVCC. Free. Open to public
• Lakeside Community Garden development meeting, 7 p.m., West Shore Community Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
• Flathead Kennel Club meets at 7 p.m., Montana Logging Association Building, 2224 Montana 35 (across from Hoopers). Use back entrance. Call 471-2328.
A look ahead
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7, National Flood.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. March 8, Marion Fire Department.
• 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.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., March 8, Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Patrick Marsolek presents a program titled, “ Intuitive Wisdom and Personal Transformation.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m., March 9, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 9, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 12, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• “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.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., March 12, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• 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.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., March 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Photographer and author Jan Wassink shows photos from his trip to Equador. Free. All welcome.
• Kila School board budget meeting 3:30 p.m., followed by board meeting at 5:15 p.m., March 13, at the school.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., March 13, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Denny Olson gives a presentation for the Glacier Institute, “Winter Birds in the Flathead,” 6:10 p.m., March 13, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served prior; mansion tours follow. Suggested donation $10. RSVP required to 755-1211 or 755-2166.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., March 13, administration boardroom.
• Flathead Beekeepers meets 6:30 p.m. March 14, Glacier Discovery Center, Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy Britton, 752-9642.
• 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.
• Evergreen School Reunion Committee for classes from 1960-1969 meets 6:30 p.m. March 15, Nickel Charlie’s. Call 752-0889.
• 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.
• Al-Anon open house, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 17, basement of Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Wheelchair accessible. Guest speakers. Registration $8.
• 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.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., March 20, meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Cost $8 per person. Marlys Anderson of Roma’s in Bigfork talks about “Kool Kitchenry.” Speaker is award-winning Montana artist Jane Latus Emmert. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• 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.