Daybook
Friday
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, in the blood mobile. Proceeds to Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation.
• Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. For GOP candidates for Flathead County commissioner will speak. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant. Adrienne Newlon will talk about the Gender Empowerment Mentoring (GEM) program. All retired school personnel welcome. Call 752-2955 for reservations.
• Showcase and Endowment Ball, Columbia Falls. Dinner and auction, 5:30 p.m. Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. Ball, 8 p.m. Columbia Falls High School gym. Live music by Copper Mountain String Band. Tickets $50 for dinner and ball; $12 ball only. Call 892-1363.
• Boomers Singles Group Easter dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7:30 p.m. Cost $12. For reservations, call Dixie, 314-4523. All 40-plus singles welcome.
• Marion School special board meeting at 6 p.m.
Saturday
• 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.
• Spring Fling Women’s Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Country Kitchen Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. 38 vendors include Tastefully Simple, Miche Bags and more. Free admission. Bring a donation for food bank. Call Tammy Shank, 406-407-2296.
• Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden workshop, 10 a.m., St. Patrick’s Church, Montana 209, across from Ferndale Fire Department. “Square Foot Gardening” video by Mel Bartholomew will be shown. MonaRae Tuhy leads question/answer session. Free. Open to public.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Best Buy, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.
• Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1101 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Area shelters and rescue groups offer spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call Darcy, 752-4460.
• Ruth and Sam Neff present a program titled, “Travel to Palestine and Israel — A Visit with the People,” 3 p.m., Whitefish Community Library. Free. Public invited. Call 862-9914.
• Big Arm Association Irish evening 6 p.m. Big Arm Historic School. Boiled beef and cabbage dinner, followed by a show by the ShamRockers at 7 p.m. Reservations requested. Call 849-6628.
• Tra le Gael CD release concert, 7:30 p.m., Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets sold at the door, $8 adults, $5 kids, $20 families. Proceeds go to Nurturing Center and Red Door Pantry. Call Barbara Calm, 755-8212.
Sunday
• Helping Hands Ecumenical Choral Concert and spaghetti supper, 4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Call 883-8256.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Flathead Democratic Women’s Club meets for a social at 11:30 a.m.; lunch at noon, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Diane Yarus will speak about human trafficking. Call Theresa Conner, 897-2067.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Columbia Falls School Transportation Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by a board work session at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• Glacier Park Winter Speaker Series presents Kent Laudon of Fish, Wildlife and Parks on “Northwest Montana Wolves and Glacier National Park — Where it All Began,” 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 756-8992.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Good Shepherd Church, Polson. Sponsored by Soroptimists.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m. at the landfill office.
• 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 work session 7 pm., followed by board meeting at 8 p.m., 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
• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9 a.m., Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 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.
• Beth Morgenstern, Edward Jones Financial advisor, offers a free workshop on managing your income in retirement, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. Call 837-1013 to reserve a spot.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Polson High School.
• Flathead Veterans Service Providers’ presentation on Department of Veterans health care and benefits for all veterans, spouse and family members, 1:30 p.m., Gateway Community Center conference room. Call Big Gilbert at Flathead Job Service, 758-6240.
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Sunriser Lions Club 38th annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m., St. Matthew’s Cafeteria, 602 S. Main, Kalispell. Menu also includes sausage, coffee, juice. All you can eat, $7 adults, $4 children, $20 family, $5.50 seniors. All proceeds go to local eye and youth programs.
• Crime prevention specialist Jim Alma gives a presentation on home security, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Open to public. Potluck follows; bring a dish to share of pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• Film screening of “Economics of Happiness,” on the growing movement for economic localization, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Doors open 6 p.m.; movie at 7 p.m. Free admission. Wine, beer and food available. Public invited.
A look ahead
• 46th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair Consignment Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 30, Montana 35, Creston. Call 250-7396.
• Garage sale fundraiser for Flathead Business Professionals of America team, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 30, Flathead High School Commons.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30, St. Joe’s Medical Center, Polson.
• 11th annual pie auction and social, 7 p.m. March 30, Swan River Community Hall, Bigfork. Admission is one pie or $5 per family. Fundraiser for the hall.
• North Shore Nordic Club “Thanks for the Snow” party, 6 p.m. March 30, Garden Bar, Bigfork. Bad Larry play 7-9 p.m. Free chili and corn bread dinner. $10 donation requested.
• 46th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, March 31-April 1, Montana 35, Creston. Grounds open 8 a.m. March 31, auction starts at 9 a.m. Craft, rummage and bake sales. Auto, Marine, RV and Equipment sale, April 1. Grounds open 9 a.m., auction starts at noon. Call 250-7396.
• 77th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Growers meeting, 8:30 a.m., March 31, Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. $20 for nonmembers, includes lunch. Business meeting 1 p.m. To preregister, call 982-3069.
• Flathead Valley Toastmasters clubs’ spring speech contest, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 31, Whitefish Community Center. All welcome. Refreshments. Call Kathy Anderson, 212-6292.
• Kila School board Negotiations work session, 3:30 p.m. April 2, at the school.
• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. April 3. Public welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 3, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Learn how to navigate Facebook, 10-11 a.m. April 3, Columbia Falls Library. Free. Open to public.
• Kalispell Education Foundation presents An Evening of Fine Arts, April 3, FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Talent showcase of Flathead and Glacier High School students. No host bar, appetizers, gallery show at 5:30 p.m.; performances at 6 p.m. Tickets $40, available at schools’ main offices, Bonnelli’s Bistro, Hockaday Museum.
• Flathead Kennel Club meets 7 p.m., April 3, Montana Logging Association Building, 2224 Montana 35, across from Hoopers. Use back entrance. Call 471-2328.
• Learn how to navigate Windows 7, 8:30-9:30 a.m. April 4, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Open to public.
• Learn about Internet security and how to avoid computer viruses, 10-11 a.m. April 5, Bigfork Branch Library. Free. Open to public.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m. April 5, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Gardening workshop, 6:30-8 p.m. April 5, Columbia Falls Library. Pat McGlynn discusses services available through MSU Extension Service, Veronica Honthaas discusses beekeeping. Greenhouses and composting also will be discussed. Free. Open to public. Call 892-5919.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m. April 6, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Columbia Falls Library Association book sale, noon to 7 p.m., April 6, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. $3 per bag, including, books, videos, CDs.
• FVCC Battle of the Bands competition, 7:30 p.m. April 6, Arts and Technology Building. Call Khord Thompson, 890-2580.
• Ferndale Sewing Club Easter bake sale, 9 a.m. to noon April 7, Ferndale Community Center. Call Myra Lindborg, 837-2017; or Ginny Johnson, 837-3657.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m. April 9, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. April 9.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 10, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., April 10, Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., April 10, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., April 11, administration boardroom.
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., April 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for a seat.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 12, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Evergreen School reunion committee meets 6:30 p.m. April 12, Finnegan’s Restaurant, back room. Call 752-0889.
• 100th anniversary Titanic Dinner fundraiser for new FVCC Nursing and Health Science Center, April 13. Titanic-themed event with seven-course meal, live string ensemble, no host bar. Tickets $150 each. For reservations, call 756-3632.
• AAUW annual book sale, April 13-15, Kalispell Center Mall. Proceeds go to FVCC scholarships and other charitable projects.
• 19th bi-annual Kalispell Street Tree Commission Paper and Recycle Drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Bring newspaper, magazines, office paper, cardboard, phone books, catalogs, and aluminum cans. No glass or plastic.
• 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.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. April 16, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. April 17, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Drs. Mirna Bowden and Kathleen Lewison present “Free Women’s Works Breakfast: Tools for a Healthier You,” about health issues that affect women over 35, 8-9:30 a.m. April 18, Whitefish Community Center. Gift bags, raffle. RSVP to 863-3632.
• 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.
• Teakettle Guild Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Vendors, demonstration, exhibits, boutique, raffles. Free admission. Canned food donations accepted.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Family Fun Day, 1-5 p.m. April 21, school gym, 315 E. Evergreen Dr. Kalispell. Games, crafts, music, food. Free. All welcome. Call 871-9262.
• Fifth annual Cowboy Up benefit dinner and auction for Samaritan House, April 21, Best Western White Oak Lodge, U.S. 93 South, Somers. Doors open 5 p.m.; pig roast dinner at 6 p.m. Beer and wine available for purchase. Music by Smart Alex. Tickets $30, available at Samaritan House and at door.
• 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.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 23, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• E-reader training, 6:30-7:30 p.m. April 23, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Open to public.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 5:30 p.m. April 24, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
•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.
• Dr. Betty Kuffel of North Valley Hospital presents a free program on “Recognizing Pedophiles: Keeping Children Safe,” 12:30-1:30 p.m., April 25, Whitefish Community Center. Public invited. Call 863-3632.
• 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.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. April 26, Flathead County Library, Kalispell, Play Wii, food. Craft is making jewelry with beads. Free.
• FVCC President’s Lecture Series presents Michael Kanell, national economics writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 7 p.m. May 1, Arts and Technology Building large community room. Free. Public invited.
• 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.