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Thursday
• Swan Ecosystem Center’s whitebark pine program, which had been scheduled for today, is rescheduled for May 24. The sign-up deadline is May 21. Call (406) 754-3137.
• National Day of Prayer breakfast, 7 a.m., Salvation Army Church, 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Cost $6. All welcome.
• National Day of Prayer observance, noon to 1 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell. Public welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.
• Whitefish Farmers Market opens for season, 4-6 p.m., Pin & Cue parking lot, 6570 U.S. 93.
• Majestic Valley Arena 10th anniversary celebration, 5-7 p.m., U.S. 93 between Kalispell and Whitefish. Rodeo demonstrations, children’s activities, live country music, complimentary food and beverages. Public invited. Call 755-5366.
• Youth Image Project gallery exhibit and fundraiser, 6-9 p.m., Walking Man Frame Shop, 305 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Photos to be auctioned with all proceeds funding education photographic programs for at-risk youth in Flathead Valley. Call Jennifer DeMonte, 270-3377.
• Columbia Falls School board negotiations committee meets at 6:30 p.m., administration offices board room, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets, 6:30 p.m., Lakeside Chapel meeting room, corner of U.S. 93 and Adams Street, Lakeside.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead forum on “Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule,” with guest speaker David Cobb of Move to Amend Campaign, 7-9 p.m., Ballroom A, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 756-8993.
• Navajo traditionalist Courage Benally performs a Navajo hoop dance, 7 p.m. FVCC Theater in Arts and Technology Building. Free. Open to public. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.
• Artist Dick Termes gives a free presentation on Termespheres, which use a six-point perspective to paint spherical canvases, in the large community meeting room in FVCC’s Arts and Technology Building, 7 p.m. Call Don Hickethier, 756-3361.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 12:30-4:30 p.m. West Kootenai Colony.
• Flathead County Sheriff Detective Lance Norman speaks on fraud, 10:30-11:30 a.m., North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Potluck and birthday celebration follows at noon. Everyone welcome. Call Roxy, 892-4087.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speakers are GOP candidates for District 3 Flathead County commissioner, Chris Hyatt, Ben Stormes and Kirk Gentry. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Open house for FVCC Scholars Program, 3:30-4:30 p.m. room 144, Arts and Technology Building. Prospective students and parents encouraged to attend.
• Celebrity bartender fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Benefit for The Abbie Shelter. Call 752-4735.
• FVCC emeritus honorees celebration for retired counselor George Shryock and Vice President of Instruction Kathy Hughes, 5 p.m. Arts and Technology Building large community hall. Public invited. Call Deb Barrett, 756-3804.
• Opening reception for new exhibit “Mountaineering in Glacier Park” 5-7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Light refreshments, wine and beer for sale. Call 756-8381.
• First Friday, downtown Kalispell. Stores open until 8 p.m.
Saturday
• Fifth annual Herron Hustle, Herron Park, Kalispell. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; 1-mil Kids Hustle at 9 p.m.; 5.5-mile run starts at 9:30 a.m. Benefit for Foys to Blacktail Trails.
• Kalispell Flotilla and U.S. Cost Guard Auxiliary Boating Safely class, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, Meridian Road, Kalispell. Topics include equipment, navigation, fishing and hunting, state laws, weather and more. Call Kathleen Zundel at 756-6139 or 755-7096.
• Fort Connah open house and rendezvous, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 6, U.S. 93, milepost 39, 6 miles north of St. Ignatius. Demonstrations, crafts, black powder shooting, historians, silent auction, bake sale and more. Time era dress encouraged. Camping available. Call Scott Cameron, (406) 381-0759; or Penrod Davis, (406) 207-1266.
• Glacier Institute fifth annual Volunteer Work Day, Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Lunch and dinner provided. Bring tools, work glove. RSVP to 755-1211.
• Kids fishing derby, 9-11 a.m., Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell, for kids 12 and younger. Activities for kids and adults. Call Jim Vashro, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 751-4550.
• Bigfork Farmers Market grand opening celebration, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork High School parking lot.
• Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors Gold, Mineral and Recreational Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Demonstrations, vendors, raffles. Public welcome. Call 253-6200.
• Neurologist and specialist Dr. Sherry A. Reid, presents an educational seminar and discussion on multiple sclerosis, 10 a.m. to noon, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Public welcome. Register by calling (800) 344-4867.
• Mission Mountain Winery free Red Wine and Chocolate program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dayton. Free. All welcome.
• Preparedness Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bigfork Elementary School. Lectures, booths, demonstrations on wide variety of topics, from gardening to gun safety. Free. Public invited. Call Bruce, 837-0923.
• Women’s Health Fair and luncheon, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., KRMC, Buffalo Hill Conference Center. Speakers, health-care information, body composition screening, 15-minute chair massages. Valet parking. Free. Call 751-6697 to reserve your space.
• Hay for Hope community service project, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Donations of good quality horse hay being collected to provide emergency assistance for Flathead Valley families in need. Call 314-9049 or 752-0782.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Humane Society of Northwest Montana’s Pet Awareness Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., both Super 1 Foods locations, Kalispell. Homeless pets will be available for adoption. Call 752-7297.
• Whitefish Relay for Life taco bar, 4-7 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall. $10 per person; $25 per family; cancer survivors, free. Call Michelle, 261-7942.
• Ninth annual Making Miracles Happen dinner and auction, 4:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Live and silent auctions, cash bar, raffle, door prizes. Music by Roy Wilhelm and the Sundowners. Tickets $50 each. Call 881-4192.
• Mountain Brook Homestead Foundation annual chili, pie and ice cream social, 5-8 p.m., Mountain Brook Community Library, 2353 Foothill Road. Live music by Swan Jammers. Silent auction.
• Sons of Norway meet, 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont Ave., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
• Evening of Arts and Awareness event for Abbie Shelter, Bigfork Center for Performing Arts. Reception 6:30 p.m. with silent auction of “Survivors” photography exhibit. Special performance of “The Vagina Monologues” at 7:30 p.m. Call 752-4735.
Sunday
• Flathead Audubon field trip to Swan River National Wildlife Refuge. Meet to carpool at 8 a.m. at Swan River School off Montana 83 near Bigfork. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope and appropriate footwear. Free. All welcome. Call Kathy Ross, 837-3837.
• Experimental Aircraft Association Lake County Chapter No. 1122 hosts breakfast, 8-11 a.m., Polson Airport. Eggs, ham, pancakes. Call Mauri Morin, 249-2250.
Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors Gold, Mineral and Recreational Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Demonstrations, vendors, raffles. Public welcome. Call 253-6200.
• Five church choir spiritual music festival, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. Refreshments. Public invited. Call 752-6140.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents today: 11 a.m. to noon, Troy Senior Center; 1:30-4 p.m. Libby Senior Center.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Gateway to Glacier Trail Boosters meeting, 6 p.m. Stonefly Lounge, Coram. All interested welcome.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Whitefish School Board meets, 7 p.m., board meeting room, 600 E. Second St., Whitefish.
Tuesday
• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. Public welcome.
• Flathead County Mosquito Control District board meets 8-9:30 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, Environmental Health conference room, Kalispell.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents 10 a.m. to noon, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Tourism brochure exchange. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-5963.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.
• New Horizon Band gives a free concert, 7 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell.
Wednesday
• Kila School board meets at 7:30 a.m. to canvass election votes.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 am. to 4 p.m., Libby High School.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Bigfork Farmers Market grand opening celebration, 4-7 p.m., Swan River Community Hall, 115 Swan River Dr.
• New Covenant Church hosts a Let Love Talk event and volunteer garden planting, 4-8 p.m., Lighthouse Christian Home, 384 N. Somers Road, Kalispell. Call 857-3276.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., administration boardroom.
• Flathead Beekeepers meets 6:30 p.m., Glacier Discovery Center, Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy Britton, 752-9642.
• Flathead County District Court judges’ candidate forum, 7-8:30 p.m., Glacier High School auditorium. Free. Public invited.
• Nationally known registered dietitian Dayle Hayes presents a free KRMC-sponsored lecture on delicious nutrition for busy families, 7-8 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn. Free. Public invited.
A look ahead
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 10, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Call 755-5268.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10, Samaritan House in the old Armory Building, Second Street, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m. May 10, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• American Legion Post 137 officer’s meeting 5 p.m., May 10, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. E.N., Kalispell.
• Whitefish Trail public meeting 6-8 p.m. May 10, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Call 862-3880.
• West Glacier Elementary School board meets 6 p.m. May 10.
• Evergreen School Reunion Committee meets 6:30 p.m. Nickel Charlies. All welcome. Call 752-0889.
• International nutrition expert Shelley Case presents a KRMC-sponsored program on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, 7-9 p.m. May 10, Hilton Garden Inn. $10; registration required. Call 751-6728. Public invited.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m. May 11, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drives May 11: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evergreen Middle School.
• Whitefish Presbyterian Church sixth annual flower sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12, corner of Third and Central. Benefit for local charities. Call 862-2802.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets, noon to 1 p.m. May 11, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Senate District 2 candidates Dee Brown, Suzanne Brooks and incumbent Bill Beck will speak. Call Mark Johnson, 253-4767.
• Columbia Falls Library Association book sale, noon to 5 p.m. May 11, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. Books $3 per bag.
• Evergreen School District preschool screening, 1-3 p.m. May 11. Call 751-1113, ext. 23 to schedule appointment.
• DOVES (Domestic Violence Education and Services) presents the Clothesline Project and Healing Stories event, 2-6 p.m. May 11, Johnny Arlee/Victor CharloTheatre, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Food, art, guest speakers, therapists. Free. Public invited. Call Jenifer Blumber, 883-3350; or Trisha White, 406-675-2700, ext. 1194.
Celebrity bartending benefit for Humane Society of Northwest Montana, 5-7 p.m., May 11, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.
• FVCC commencement ceremony 7 p.m. May 11, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Speaker is former Kalispell Police Chief and FVCC alumnus Frank Garner. Refreshments served afterward. Public invited. Call Marlen Stoltz, 756-3846.
• Fifth annual Pie and Perennial Plant Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, May 12, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Raffles, pie by the slice.
• Annual Flathead Shrine Club free children’s screening clinic for orthopedic and burn problems, 8:30 a.m., May 12, Flathead Valley Orthopedic Center, Kalispell. Call Trish at 752-7900, ext. 0 for an appointment. For information, call Don Slaybaugh, 755-3858; or Jerrel Hudson, 270-7120.
• Third annual “Will Spin for Food” fundraiser for Bigfork Food Bank, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 12, Montana Athletic Club, Bigfork. All ages invited to spin for pledges. Call Peter Leander, 250-4149.
• Celebrate Wedding and Honeymoon Showcase, May 12, Kalispell Center Mall and Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Bridal fashion show, 100 exhibitors, seminars, wine tasting, live entertainment by Andre Floyd, and more. Giveaways. Free admission.
• Family Forestry Expo, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 12, Trumbell Creek Educational Forest, 2 miles north of U.S. 2 and Montana 40 junction, west of Columbia Falls. Logger sports, mule string, demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free logging lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. No dogs allowed.
• Flathead Kennel Club’s AKC-sanctioned dog show May 12, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Registration 9 a.m.; show 10 a.m. Spectators welcome. Call 471-2328.
• 10th annual Diaper Drive for Hope Pregnancy Resource Center, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 12, Albertson’s, Super 1 City Center, Walmart, Kalispell; Safeway, Whitefish; Smith’s, Columbia Falls. Donate new diapers and wet wipes.
• Bigfork Spring Art Walk, 1-5 p.m. May 12. Sixteen galleries spotlighted. Chance to win $100 gift certificate. Call 837-5335.
• Dr. Betty Kuffel gives a workshop on the medical and psychological view inside the mind of a violent Montana pedophile, 1 p.m. May 12, Whitefish Community Library.
• Flathead Combined Training Association Horse show, 9 a.m. to May 12-13, Herron Park, Kalispell. Traditional dressage and stadium jumping May 12; cross-country jumping and Western dressage May 13. Spectators welcome.
• Teddy Bear Picnic children’s event, 2-3 p.m. May 12, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stories, snacks, crafts. Call 758-5822.
• Bibler Home and Garden Stroll, May 12, 19-20, Kalispell. One and a half-hour guided tours at 10 a.m. and noon daily. Tickets $10 adults, $3 children. Tour at 2 p.m. includes rug and textile room presentation; $20. Call 756-3632.
• FVCC Foundation Mother’s Day champagne brunch, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., May 13, Bibler Gardens, Kalispell. FVCC art instructor John Rawlings will lead tour of Bibler home and art collection. Tickets $50 each or two for $90. Call 756-3632.
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 14, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drives May 14: noon to 4 p.m. Kwa Taq Nuk Resort, Polson; 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m. May 14, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Flathead Audubon annual potluck dinner and meeting May 14, Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Silent auction. Wildlife biologist Steve Gniadek gives a presentation titled, “Birds of The Gambia, West Africa.” All welcome.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. May 14.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., May 14, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Lake County Republicans host a presentation by Bigfork resident and movie producer Jerry Molen who will talk about his new movie “2016” due out this summer, about his view of what the United States will be like that year after a continued Obama presidency, 7 p.m. May 14, Ronan Middle School auditorium, 35885 Round Butte Road W., Ronan. Free. Appropriate for adults and teens.
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15, Teletech.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., May 15, meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Theme is “Teatime Treasures.” Bring handmade items to share. Speaker is Mary Todd of Marion. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., May 15, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program titled, “Fish Tales.” Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Community meeting to learn about Glacier Park programs, 5:30-7 p.m. May 15, Discover Square, Columbia Falls. GNP Superintendent Chas Cartwright and Deputy Superintendent Kym Hall will give a presentation followed by question and answer session.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., May 15, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Wolf biologist Jay Mallonee gives a presentation on wolves, their behavior, intelligence and hunting controversy, 7-9 p.m. May 15, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., May 16, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 16, Whitefish High School.
• Blood pressure clinic, 10:45 a.m. May 16, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Call 257-1598.
• Community meeting to learn about Glacier Park programs, 3-4:30 p.m. May 16, Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier. GNP Superintendent Chas Cartwright and Deputy Superintendent Kym Hall will give a presentation followed by question and answer session.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 17, Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 17, The Wave, Whitefish.
• Kalispell Soroptimists annual Ruby Award dinner and ceremony to honor Leah Lindsay of Kalispell for her community service, and other scholarship and award recipients, 5:30-8 p.m. May 17, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. No host social bar 5:30 p.m.; buffet dinner 6:30 p.m. Gift basket raffle. Tickets $45, available at Woodland Floral, 647 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell. Deadline May 11. Call Diane Yarus, 751-2175.
• WealthMasters finance course based on biblical principles, 6-9 p.m. May 18 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 19, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. E. Cost $20. Call Joe or Linda Coco, 862-2288 to register.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Big Arm Association potluck, 6 p.m. May 18, historic school. Owl expert Denver Holt gives a presentation at 7 p.m. Call 849-6628 or 883-8308.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• 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.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., May 21, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m. May 22, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern offers a free seminar, “Preparing the Road Ahead,” 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 23, at the office, 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. Call 837-1013 to reserve a seat by May 20.
• 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.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. May 24, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.
• 20th annual Loon and Fish Festival kick off concert 7:30 p.m. May 25, Seeley Swan High School with Jack Gladstone, Rob Quist and David Griffith; Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 26; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 27, Seeley Lake. Arts and crafts, raffles, children’s activities, guided loon walk, wildlife film, live music. Soup bowl lunch fundraiser on Saturday.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. May 31, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Flathead Valley Project Homeless Connect, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7, Samaritan House Administration Building, 110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Immediate medical and dental services for those in need, haircuts, veterans and housing services, bicycle repair, pet care, employment assistance and more. Call 752-6565.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, June 8-10, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 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.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., June 20, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
•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.
• Bigfork Chapter PEO presents “An Evening Off Broadway — Way Off,” fundraising event, 5-8 p.m. June 30, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, silent auction. Tickets $25, advance purchase only, available at Nancy O’s Interiors, Eva Gates or call Alda Pierce, 837-1151; or Betsy Platt, 837-1431.
• Kalispell Fourth of July parade 10 a.m., July 4, Main Street. Old-fashioned family celebration.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., July 18, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
•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.
• Epic Shore to Shore Race, Aug. 4, beginning on south end of Flathead Lake’s west shore. 24-mile race for teams or solo paddlers; 9.5-mile intermediate race; and fun 4.5-mile paddle. Fundraiser for First Descents adventure therapy organization for young adults with cancer.
• Concerts and benefit for future Great Northern Veterans Peace Park, Aug. 4-5, Depot Park, Whitefish. Door open 2 p.m. daily. Headliners take stage at 7 p.m. Beer garden, food vendors. Admission free for children under 5. Call 863-1000, ext. 5.
• 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 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Sept. 19, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
•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.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Oct. 17, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
•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.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Nov. 21, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
•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.