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Friday
• Deer Park School board special meeting 8 a.m. at the school.
• Special Olympics Montana annual basketball tournament, Glacier High School, Kalispell. Opening ceremonies 8:40 a.m.; games follow.
• Evergreen Special Services Child Find screening, 9 a.m. to noon, East Evergreen Elementary School. Children ages birth to 5 screened for hearing, vision, motor skills, speech and thinking skills. Call 751-1113 ext. 23 for an appointment.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Mountain Brook Ladies Club annual fall market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday, Cayuse Prairie School, 897 Lake Blaine Road, Creston. Handcrafted quilts and items, home and holiday decor, jewelry, fine art and more. Pantry items.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speakers are candidates for district judge Heidi Ulbricht and Vanessa Ceravolo. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744.
• Kalispell Public School Optional Retirement Plan, vendor interviews, 1 p.m., Flathead High School conference room.
• “Go for the Gold” event to raise awareness for childhood cancer, 5:30 p.m. at Flathead High School football game at Legends Stadium. Crocs $10; gold ribbon tattoos, split the pot and other activities.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead 20th anniversary party, 6-9 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Dinner prepared by Culinary Institute of Montana at FVCC. Dancing to live music by Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana. Tickets $35. Call 756-8993.
• Ray Djuff discusses the creation of his new book “Glacier from the Inside Out,” 6:30-7:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, room 144, FVCC. Public welcome.
• Singer/songwriter Jack Gladstone in concert, 7 p.m. Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts; 7 p.m. Saturday, Whitefish Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m. Sunday, Glacier High School auditorium. Tickets $26 each at the doors. Fundraisers for Flathead CARE.
Saturday
• Swan River School annual eighth-grade rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds go to history trip.
• “A Bed for Mikayla” benefit garage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Orphans Lifeline, 135 Kelly Road, Kalispell. All proceeds used to purchased beds for disabled children in Montana. Donations welcome. Call Brittany, 261-0620.
• Free Kayak Fishing Demo Day, 9 a.m., West Shore State Park, Flathead Lake. A-Able Fishing will guide participants. All gear provided by Sportsman & Ski Haus.
• Celebrate Montana Forest Products Industry Week, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Western Building Center, Columbia Falls. Presentations by industry representatives and community leaders. Local vendors and land managers. Giveaways, free hamburgers and hot dogs.
• Mountain Brook Ladies Club annual fall market, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Cayuse Prairie School, 897 Lake Blaine Road, Creston. Handcrafted quilts and items, home and holiday decor, jewelry, fine art and more. Pantry items.
• Social worker Dawn Rain Lyga presents a free workshop on advanced end-of-life directives, living wills and Five Wishes, 10 a.m. Frontier Hospice office, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Coffee served. Call 755-4923.
• Whitefish Fire Department open house, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 275 Flathead Ave. Hot dogs, police and fire station tours, live music, dunk tank and more. Everyone invited.
• Tamarack Time! in Bigfork. Hay rides start at 11 a.m. Pumpkin carving, noon. Essential Stuff Project community cider press starts at noon, Mosaic restaurant (formerly La Provence), 408 Bridge St. Bring rinsed apples and containers. Donations accepted. Food tasting, 1 p.m.; tickets $4. Call 837-4356.
• Second Helpings Thrift Store one-year anniversary sale, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Free chili dogs and drinks from noon to 2 p.m. Kids’ activities.
• Singer/songwriter Jack Gladstone in concert, 7 p.m. Saturday, Whitefish Performing Arts Center; 7 p.m. Sunday, Glacier High School auditorium. Tickets $26 each at the doors. Fundraisers for Flathead CARE.
Sunday
• Whitefish Legacy Run, Whitefish Trails. 20K, 10K, 4-mile trail, 1.5-mile family run. Event begins 11 a.m. Party, lunch, raffles 12:30-2 p.m. Free beer. Call 862-3880.
• Whitefish United Methodist Church hosts third annual CROP Walk to raise money to overcome poverty, 1 p.m. Crown of Continent Choir performs at 10:15 a.m. church service. All welcome. Call 862-3418.
• Our Savior’s Lutheran and United Methodist churches of Columbia Falls fourth annual 5-mile CROP Walk, 1:30 p.m., North Valley Senior Center. Sign up at 1 p.m. One- and three-mile walks available. Walkers are asked to solicit donations. Call Ed Folkwein, 892-9593, or Louann Mohn, 892-3942.
• Kalispell Senior Center silent auction, and pie and ice cream social, 1-4 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Public welcome.
• Live simulcast titled, “Unpacking Atheism,” 5-7 p.m. Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Live question and answer session. Public invited. Free admission; bring a donation for food bank. Call 752-2481.
• Whitefish Young Life annual Oktoberfest, 6-8 p.m., Coopers Restaurant, 115 Central Ave., Whitefish. Free German dinner. Hear an update on the ministry.
• Daily Inter Lake sponsors a U.S. Senate debate with candidates Jon Tester, Denny Rehberg and Dan Cox, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. By ticket only. Call 755-7000.
• Singer/songwriter Jack Gladstone in concert, 7 p.m., Glacier High School auditorium. Tickets $26 each at the doors. Fundraiser for Flathead CARE.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
Monday
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speakers are Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Paul E. Vallely and former U.S. Navy SEAL Ryan Zinke. All welcome. Call Jane Bennett, 250-5316.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Roxanne Taylor from the Sleep Center at Rocky Mountain Heart and Lung talks about the importance of sleep and problems resulting for sleep deprivation, 6:30 p.m. Whitefish Community Library, 9 Spokane Ave.
• DREAM Adaptive Recreation annual meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, 552 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. New board and officers elections. Discussion of 2012 and 2013 events. Refreshments. Public invited.
• Screening of one-hour HBO documentary “The Weight of the Nation Part 2: Choices” about obesity in the U.S., 7 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Panel discussion follows. Snacks provided. Free. Public invited. Call 862-4923.
• Cayuse Prairie School board special meeting, 7 p.m., administrator’s office. Public welcome.
Tuesday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 863-3630.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Wednesday, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Flathead County Democratic Party meets 9 a.m. Campaign Headquarters, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drives : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teletech employees; 2-5 p.m. Lakeside Baptist Church.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Live and silent auction. Speaker is pet groomer Judy Johnson. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Creston Fire Department’s fifth annual Soup for Supper fundraiser, 4-8 p.m., at the fire station, 4498 Montana 35. Menu includes 11 homemade soups, salad, rolls, dessert. Homemade pies in handcrafted pie plates for sale. Quilt raffle. Call Gloria Graves, 250-4655.
• FVCC Jazz Master Class with renowned musicians, Don Caverly and Sky Thoreson, 5 p.m. Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell. Free. Open to public. Call (406) 548-2636.
• Flathead Valley Chapter Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Author Dan Magers talks about his new book, “Striking Steelhead” Public welcome.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 6 p.m., school library.
Wednesday
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Pre-school child care provided. Call Marlo Lancaster, 260-2417.
• Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets, 10 a.m., National Bison Range, 132 Bison Range Road, Moiese.
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teletech employees; noon to 5 p.m. Pope John Paul II Church, sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
• Lake County candidates forum, Big Arm Historic School. Meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. Forum starts at 7 p.m. Public invited. Call 849-6628.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Susanne Faubert from Taste This! Flathead talks about her business. Speaker is Judy Johnson. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Montana gubernatorial candidates Steve Bullock and Rick Hill debate 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. For tickets, contact the Flathead Beacon in Kalispell.
Thursday
• Glacier Kiwanis meets at 7 a.m., Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Kip Smith, executive director of Health Information Exchange of Montana gives a video presentation on a new regional healthcare fiber optic network. Call Dave Reich, 212-3620.
• Flathead City-County Health Department Flu Clinic for ages 6 months and older, 9 a.m. to noon, Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Opening reception for South Dakota’s Red Cloud Heritage Center exhibit, 5:30-7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited. Call John Rawlings, 756-3896.
• “Think Pink” fundraising event, 6-8 p.m., Amore Salon, 35 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Variety of salon services offered. Face painting for kids. Refreshments. $5 donation at door. All proceeds benefit local cancer services. Call Krista or Jenise, 755-5513 or 250-1939.
• Columbia Falls Library Association’s Fall garden/yard workshop with master gardener Pat McGlynn from Flathead County Extension office, 6 p.m., Columbia Falls City Council Chambers, 130 Sixth St. W. Open forum on winterizing, pruning, mulching. Free. Public invited.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m., basement of the Eagles, 37 Firs
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drives Oct. 19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. KRMC.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 19, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Carl Graham, director of Montana Policy Institute. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• All-you-can-eat pancake supper fundraiser, 4-7 p.m. Oct. 19, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Menu also includes scrambled eggs, sausage, juice and coffee; Cost $6. Call Roxy, 892-4087.
• Live Locally 5K run/walk, Oct. 20, HealthCare Plus building, corner of Main and Seventh, Polson. Race day registration 9 a.m.; start time 10 a.m. Free pasta for participants. Call 883-3910.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 20, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Yellow Bay Community Club annual rummage and bake sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 20, mile marker 18, Montana 35. Call Shari, 982-3437.
• Hospice volunteer training 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Frontier Hospice, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Lunch provided. RSVP to Marshauna, 755-4923.
• Glacier Stamp Club annual postage stamp show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 20; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 21, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Dealers, collectors. Free starter packets. Free admission to show and museum.
• Abbie Shelter and 406 Women Magazine host a workshop, “Empowering Women through Understanding Domestic Violence, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 20, United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center. Contact Hilary Shaw, 752-4735.
• Bark-B-Q and Meow Mixer fundraiser for Flathead County Animal Shelter, Spay and Neuter Task Force and Northwest Montana Humane Society, 5-10 p.m. Oct. 20, Rising Sun Bistro, 25 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Music by Jack Gladstone and Rob Quist. Tickets $25 each; two for $45, available at Rising Sun, Kalispell Grand Hotel, and Bookworks in Whitefish. Call 755-7510.
• “Art of Healing” art auction and wine tasting event, 5 p.m. Oct. 20, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Quick draws, live music, refreshments. Tickets $25, available at Whitefish Credit Unions or call 881-4192. Fundraiser for Human Therapy on Horseback.
• Polson Heart and Soul project first neighborhood gathering for those living on East Shore and Finley Point areas, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21, McCrumb’s Barn, 33213 Finley Point Road. Lunch, group discussion. Babysitting available; RSVP by Oct. 19 to 250-3498.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Screening of one-hour HBO documentary “The Weight of the Nation Part 3: Children in Crisis” about obesity in the U.S., 7 p.m., Oct. 22, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Panel discussion follows. Snacks provided. Free. Public invited. Call 862-4923.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., Oct. 22, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Oct. 22, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Oct. 23, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 23, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m., Oct. 23, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Flathead Best Beginnings Community Council hosts a parent focus group to share comment about improving services to children and families, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23, Kila School. Dinner, free gas card provided. On-site childcare available. RSVP to 890-3807.
• Flathead CARE hosts a demonstration comedy basketball game by the Harlem Ambassadors, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Glacier High School. Autograph signing afterward. Advance tickets $6 for students and seniors; $9 for adults; free for kids 5 and under, available at Universal Athletics, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell Middle School and Flathead High School offices. Tickets available at doors for additional $2.
• Daily Inter Lake sponsors a community candidate forum, 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Guests include candidates for Flathead County commissioner. Public invited.
• Kalispell Public Schools Public Relations and Policy Committee meets 7:30 a.m., Oct. 24, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
•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.
• Meatballs at the Museum fundraiser for Bigfork Museum of Art and History, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 25, Swan River Community Hall. Spaghetti and meatball dinner, garlic bread, Brookies Cookies, lemonade and coffee. Tickets, $15, kids under 10, eat free. Call 837-6927.
• Montana West and Flathead County Economic Development 15th anniversary annual dinner, 6 p.m. Oct. 25, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Advance reservations, $70. RSVP by Oct. 19 to jessica@dobusinessinmontana.com
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meets at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26, Dos Amigos, Whitefish. Geoff Gibb of The Wave will give a presentation titled, “Get Up and Move — Senior Exercise.” All retired school personnel welcome. Call 752-2955.
• Christmas at the Mansion Preview Party, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 26, Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Music, champagne, appetizers. Early buying privileges. Tickets $45 ($40 members). Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Annual fall and holiday bazaar, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27, First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Homemade crafts, baked goods, produce, books, next to new items. Silent auction. Soup luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Proceeds go to local charities.
• 29th annual Christmas at the Mansion Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 28, Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Admission $5 at door ($2 for children). Call 755-2166.
• Family Life Expo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 27, Flathead Country Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Information booths on health care, financial planning, education, real estate, jobs, retirement and more. Call 406-294-9116.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 2012 KRMC Baby Expo, 10 a.m. Oct. 27, Birthing Center. Vendor displays, giveaways, information sessions, tours. Baby Talk presentations at 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Complimentary buffet lunch. Call 752-1745.
• Coats for Kids sponsors a pumpkin carving and baking contest, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 27, The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Prizes awarded. Baked goods entries $5; bring by 1:30 p.m. Fun games and prizes. Food and baked goods for sale.
• Fundraiser for 14-month old Jade Marr who has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma cancer, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 27, Elks, Polson. Gluten free stew, $8 per person; $25 per family; free for 3 and younger. Silent auction, kids’ silent auction, quilt raffle.
• Rebecca Lawrence gives a presentation titled, “Whitebark Pine — The Oldest Residents in the Park,” 4 p.m. Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited. Reservations needed. Call 888-5393.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
• Flathead County Main Library re-opens Oct. 29 after remodeling. Public welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 29, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 257-3955 or 752-0786 or walk in.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead County Library teen social for grades six to 12, 4-5:30 p.m. Oct. 30, main library, Kalispell. Gaming on Wii, free food, candy, zombie movie. Craft is Halloween-o-rama mask making.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Wear a costume. Sponsored by Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home.
• The Nurturing Center invites children to trick or treat 2-5 p.m., Oct. 31, 146 Third Ave. W. Vote on favorite office space decorations.
• Salvation Army Harvest-fest Carnival, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Games cupcake walk, snack bar. Proceeds from “jail” benefit Youth World Service.
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., Oct. 31, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500; preregistration not required.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., Nov. 7, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call Gail, 752-6110.
• KRMC Diabetes Care and Prevention Center hosts a Diabetes Day Health Fair, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10, KRMC Buffalo Hill Conference Center. Free screenings, exhibits, informational talks. Tailgate lunch follows. Public invited. Call 751-5454 to register.
• St. Richard’s Catholic Church annual bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Columbia Falls. Crafts, homemade baked goods, Christmas store, religious articles, raffle table, money raffle, face painting. Homemade soup, sandwiches and pie lunch served.
• Internationally known author and filmmaker Jackson Katz gives a multi-media presentation on his work in gender violence prevention education, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, Johnny Arlee/Victor Charlo Theater, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Light lunch served at 11 a.m. Public invited.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Nov. 15, Linderman School. Call 257-1857.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
• Northwest Montana Retired Educators meets at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16, Vista Linda, Somers. Ruth Pomeroy with Flathead Council on Aging will talk about fraud and identity theft. All retired school personnel welcome. Call 752-2955.
• 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.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., Dec. 20, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
•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.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., Jan. 17, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Creston Fire Department offers a CPR class 6-10 p.m. Nov. 13 at the fire station, 4498 Montana 35, Kalispell. $15 reservation fee. Call Gloria Graves, 250-4655.
• Creston Fire Department monthly potluck, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the fire station, 4498 Montana 35, Kalispell. Public invited. Bring a dish to share. Call Gloria Graves, 250-4655.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Feb. 21, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., March 21, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 18, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 16, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 13, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.