Daybook
Wednesday
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 8 a.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets 10-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 E., Evergreen. Weigh-in, 9:15-9:45 a.m. Call Linda, 314-4205; or Gloria, 257-2063.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Cancer survivor Bonnie Stutsman will talk about Relay for Life. Speaker is Mary Todd. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whitefish High School.
• Blood pressure clinic, 10:45 a.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Call 257-1598.
Thursday
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Linderman Educational Cooperative, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1-3 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board Negotiations Committee meets at 4:30 p.m.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Tours. Refreshments. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
• Betty Kuffel, author of “Eyes of a Pedophile,” discusses true crime research and writing, 7 p.m., FVCC SAT building/Ross Hall, room 147. Tom Kuffel will discuss the Print On Demand process. Public invited. Call Constance, 212-7613 or 250-4636.
• Fashion Goes Green Again fashion show featuring clothes from The Refinery, 7-9 p.m., home of Nancy Westberg, 700 Kookoosint Trail. Fundraiser for Flathead County Democratic Women’s Club. Tickets $20. Call Mary Reckin, 257-8160.
• Screening of award-winning documentary “Nefarious Merchant of Souls” about human trafficking and slavery,” 7 p.m., Headwaters Ministries, 5600 U.S. 93 Whitefish. Special guests Exodus Cry anti-trafficking organization. Mature audience 16 and older. Free; donations accepted to Exodus Cry. Call Windie Fischer, 844-0377.
Friday
• Waste Not Projects small business hazardous waste disposal day, Flathead County Landfill, U.S. 93. Pre-register by May 17; 758-5911.
• Our Redeemer Lutheran Church multi-family yard sale, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. today; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Proceeds benefit church preschool scholarship fund.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets at 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speakers are GOP candidates for Montana’s attorney general Tim Fox and Jim Shockley. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• WealthMasters finance course based on biblical principles, 6-9 p.m. 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., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Big Arm Association potluck, 6 p.m., historic school. Owl expert Denver Holt gives a presentation at 7 p.m. Call 849-6628 or 883-8308.
• Boomers Singles Group potluck, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Cost $2 if providing dish for six people; $10 without dish. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m.; meeting 7:30 p.m. Bring soup to share or pay $7. For reservations, call Dixie, 314-4523. All 40-plus singles welcome.
Saturday
• Our Redeemer Lutheran Church multi-family yard sale, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Proceeds benefit church preschool scholarship fund.
• Bibler Home and Garden Stroll today and Sunday, 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.
• 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.
• Waste Not Project E-waste disposal events today: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Valley Recycling, 1410 U.S. W., Kalispell; 9 a.m. to noon The Wave, Whitefish. Recycle old electronic media devices. Small fee. All welcome.
• Young Eagles Flight Rally, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Red Eagle Aviation, 1980 U.S. 93 S., behind the Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Free airplane rides for youth ages 8-17. Static displays and information on flying. Registration 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Farmhands/Nourish the Flathead spring garage/plant sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Coffee Traders, U.S. 92 South, Whitefish. Booths available for 10 percent of sales. Donations accepted from 3-5 p.m. Friday, May 18. Call Jean, 261-5967.
• Friends of Bigfork yard sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, corner of Montana 83 and Halvorsen Drive. Proceeds go to Kathy Jacobs Memorial Scholarship. Call Debbie, 885-7714.
• Annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 35. Arts and crafts for sale, theme basket raffles, face painting. Lunch available. Call Shari, 982-3437.
• Camas Creek Yarn Canadian Days garage sale and fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 338 Main St., Kalispell. Tables available to public for $20 fee to sell own yarn with proceeds donated to Intermountain Providence Children’s Home. Call 755-9276 to reserve a table.
• National Kids to Parks Day, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Interpretive hike 10-11 a.m.; nature games 11 a.m. to noon; scavenger hunt noon to 1 p.m. Call 755-2706.
• Bikes, Brews and BBQ motorcycle show, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Swap meet, fashion show, life music, bike rodeo, vendors. Admission $10 adults; under 12, free. Call 857-3119.
• Third annual Whitefish Animal Hospital Wag Park Race, 11 a.m., Hug Rogers Wag Park. Leashed dogs welcome. Benefit for park.
• Lakeside Community Garden fundraiser dinner 4-6 p.m., silent auction 3:45-6:15 p.m., Lakeside Community Chapel. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, baked beans, pie for $10 per person; $25 per family. Call Dan Benesche, 871-5548.
• FourGiven Quartet of Spokane presents a Southern Gospel concert, 7 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 12945 Whitefish Stage Road. Free admission; offering will be taken.
• Valley Voices Community Choir presents “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” 7 p.m., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Special guests BJ Lupton and “A Special Brass Choir.” Silent auction for oil painting by Lisa Schaus of Columbia Falls. Free admission.
Sunday
• Friends of Bigfork yard sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., corner of Montana 83 and Halvorsen Drive. Proceeds go to Kathy Jacobs Memorial Scholarship. Call Debbie, 885-7714.
• Bibler Home and Garden Stroll, 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.
• Free fundraising event for North Valley Food Bank, 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road behind Coffee Traders, Whitefish. Free classes on natural health, organic beauty and green cleaning, Food, massages and more.
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 County Republican Women meet at noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speakers included candidates for Flathead County District Court judges. Buffet lunch available for $11. All welcome. Call Jane Bennett, 250-5316.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Democratic Women host a discussion on the benefits of the Affordable Health Care Act, 5-7 p.m., Split Rock Cafe, downtown Kalispell. $5 donation includes refreshments. Call 756-8992.
• Therapist Samantha Modderman and Dr. Erik Schroeder present a free seminar on “How to Live without Neck Pain and Headaches, 5:30-7 p.m., Professional Therapy Associates, 1234 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Call Casady, 756-7878.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m.
Tuesday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
A look ahead
• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9 a.m., May 23, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 23, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
• Fundraiser for West Shore Food Bank, 6-8 p.m. May 23, Tamarack Brewing, Lakeside. Portion of all beer purchased donated to food bank building fund.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. May 24, Flathead County Health Department.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. May 24, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets May 24, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Priscilla French presents a program on the group’s recent trip to New Zealand. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, call Lavonne Larson, 756-7082.
• Therapist Rachel Grubb and Dr. Erik Schroeder present a free seminar on “How to Live without Neck Pain and Headaches, 5:30-7 p.m. May 24, The Wave, Whitefish. Call Casady, 756-7878.
• Annual fundraiser for Bigfork Museum of Art and History, May 24, BruMar Estate, Bigfork. Dinner 6:30 p.m.; auction 7:30 p.m. Asian-inspired food, cash bar. Quick finish featuring local artists, silent auction. Tickets $30 for nonmembers; $25 for members at The Jug Tree; or call 837-6927.
• Elephant figurine collection estate sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May 25, Shining Mountains Spiritual Center, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Ceramic, glass, wood, metal, jewelry. Kiddie grab bags, pictures, non-elephant items. Refreshments. All proceeds go The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at 10 a.m. May 25 at Conrad Cemetery to place flags on members’ graves; lunch follows at 12:30 p.m. at Perkin’s Restaurant. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 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.
• Tom Tracey of Swan Valley Herbs leads a hike on the Nature Trail and talks about native edible and healing herbs, 10 a.m. May 25, weather permitting. Meet at Swan Valley Herbs, 429 Grand Dr., Bigfork. Free. Open to public. Call 837-5747 to reserve a space.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., May 25, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speakers are candidates for Secretary of State, Scott Apenliender and Brad Johnson. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• West Valley Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m. May 26, Fire Hall, 2412 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Menu includes sausage and all the fixings. ALERT will be on hand.
• Paddle Triathlon, May 27, during Bigfork Whitewater Festival. Call Stan, Kalispell Athletic Club, 752-2880 or 253-4103.
• United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day Ceremonies May 28: 10:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to noon Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell; noon, VFW Post 2252 luncheon; 1 p.m. flag ceremony, C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Veterans Home Cemetery, Columbia Falls. Call Jim Heibert, 862-4182.
• Memorial Day service 2 p.m. May 28, Fairview Cemetery, Columbia Falls. Speaker and soloist is Kelly Hartman. Flags placed on veterans’ graves. Refreshments served following program.
• North Valley Refuse will operate its regular schedule on May 28, Memorial Day.
Columbia Falls Toastmasters free workshop titled, “Delegate to Empower,” noon to 1 p.m. May 29, Freedom Bank, 530 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Lunch provided. Call Kathy, 212-6292.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., May 29, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 30, Kalispell Center Mall.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 30, Montana Athletic Club.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. May 31, Marion Volunteer Fire Department.
• 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.
• Older Americans Day annual picnic, June 8, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Doors open 10 a.m.; burgers, salads and desserts served 11:45 a.m. Bring a potluck dessert if you can. Call 758-5730. For bus transportation, call 758-5728 by 3 p.m. June 7.
• 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.
• Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10, Masonic Lodge, 9098 Montana 35, Bigfork. Handmade quilts and crafts sale. Lunch by Easter Star women. Free admission. Call 871-8001.
• 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.
• American Legion Post 137 flag retirement ceremony, 1 p.m., June 14, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
Glacier Anglers Cast Off 2012, June 16, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Casting instruction, competition product demos, raffles. Free. Great Northern Brewing beer and lunch for sale. @012 Fly Fishing Film Tour $10. Call 888-5454.
• 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.
• Fourth annual Glacier Rally in the Rockies, July 21, downtown Kalispell. Parade 10 a.m. Main Street. Show and shine follows on First Avenue West between Center and Third Streets. Free to public. Registration proceeds benefit Flathead CARE. Call Kari Gabriel, 751-3971.
•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.