Daybook
Saturday
• Flathead Audubon Lower Valley birding field trip. Meet to carpool at 8:30 a.m. at Somers Park ‘n’ Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 83. Bring lunch, binoculars or scope and appropriate clothes. Free. All welcome. Call trip leader Craig Hohenberger, 755-0140.
• Flathead Audubon annual Freezout Lake weekend field trip today and Sunday to see migratory geese, swans and other waterfowl. Call Dan Casey, 857-3143.
• Gluten-free seminar sponsored by Northwest Montana Gluten Intolerance Group and Montana Celiac Society, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Red Lion Hotel conference room, 20 N. Main St., Kalispell. Local vendors. Product samples. Cost $10 per person; $20 per family. RSVP to Chris Hurd, 253-6365.
• Social worker Dawn Rain Lyga presents a free workshop on advanced end-of-life directives, living wills and Five Wishes, 9 a.m. Frontier Hospice office, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Coffee served. Call 755-4923.
• Bigfork/Ferndale community garden hosts a program with Bill Clanton of Country Fresh Farms, 10 a.m. St. Patrick’s Church, Ferndale, across form Ferndale Fire Department on Montana 209. Free. Public invited. Call Michelle, 837-0982.
• Columbia Falls Library Association book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 39 Sixth St. W., No. 2, one block east of Columbia Falls Library. Call Carmen, 892-5264.
• Ann Shaner gives a lecture on the life and work of her late husband, David Shaner, potter and sculptor, 2-4 p.m., Bigfork Museum of Art and History. Call 837-6927.
• 2013 Flathead Valley Relay for Life kick off, 4-7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Spaghetti feed and fundraiser, $10 per person; $25 per family.
• Northern Rockies Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation banquet and auction, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social hour 5 p.m. with silent auction and raffles. Dinner 6:30 p.m. with auction. Tickets $30; kids under 12, $10. Call Kelly, 406-850-8785.
• North Valley Music School faculty concert, 7-9 pm., O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Refreshments, raffle, door prizes. Tickets $10 general admission; $5 students and seniors, available at the school, 432 Spokane Ave., and at door. NVMS students admitted free.
Monday
• Community forum on “Wastewater Management around Whitefish Lake, City Council Chambers, Whitefish City Hall. Public may drop in between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., or 5-7 p.m., to learn about progress and plans.
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Mayre Flowers with Citizens for a Better Flathead. Lunch available for $11. Contact Theresa Conner, 897-2067.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Somers School board Negotiations Committee meets 4 p.m., Somers Middle School Library.
• Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speaker series presents Kate Kendall with updates on Crown of Continent ecosystem grizzlies, 7 p.m., Central School Museum, Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 756-8992.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Native American studies instructor E.B. Eiselein presents a lecture of the fur trade in Montana, 7 p.m. Room 150, Ross Hall, FVCC. Free. Public invited.
• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Makem and Spain Brothers Irish folk music concert 7:30 p.m., Ronan Performing Arts Center. Advance tickets $12 at Shannon Nunlist Physical Therapy and Granley True Value Hardware, or call 800-823-4386; $14 at door. Youth 18 and younger, free. Fundraiser for Lake County Youth Home.
Tuesday
• Health screenings for bone density, blood glucose and cholesterol panel, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sykes’ Pharmacy. Cost $15 per test conducted by University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Call Katie, 257-4806, for an appointment.
• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Farm-to-Table luncheon and program, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Panel of local producers and consumers will lead a discussion. Call 758-2803. Optional lunch available for $19. Free to attend presentation only. Call 758-2803.
• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m. City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public. Call 758-7722.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson.
• Kila School board work session, 5:30 p.m., at the school, followed by a special meeting at 6 p.m.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• “100 Days Past Sandy Hook” community conversation and workshop on violence, 6-9 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, Room 139. All ages welcome. Representatives from the community, law enforcement and mental health providers will speak. Call Hilary Shaw, 752-4735.
• Whitefish School board meets 7 p.m., board 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.
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bigfork Athletic Club; 1-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Perkins Restaurant. Call 885-1212.
• Wellness Education Center movie night, featuring the 80-minute documentary, “Food Matters,” 6-8 p.m., 103 Pondersosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Teletech.
• Kila School board Policy Committee meets at 2:30 p.m.
• Kila School board Negotiation Committee meets at 3:30 p.m.
• Whitefish High School Class of 1963 50-year reunion planning committee meets 4 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. All interested welcome. Call Judy, 752-8687.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, potluck supper and bingo, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Dave Polansky gives an update on Eagle Transit. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
• Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m., Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane, Marion.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead Fourth Thursday Movie Night, 7-9 p.m., Whitefish Performing Arts Center, 600 E. Second St. Focus is on solutions to climate change. Free. Public invited. Call 756-8993.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Flood.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Jane Karas, president of FVCC. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Polson Heart and Soul neighborhood gathering brief overview, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., St. Joseph Medical Center, O’Maley conference room. Lunch served. Snacks and activities 2-3:30 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Call 250-3498.
• All veterans are invited to attend a meeting about services, programs and support for older veterans and their families, 1 p.m., Gateway Community Center, large conference room. Call Bill, 758-6240.
• Mustache March fundraiser, 6 p.m., Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Prizes for Best ‘Stache, Best with Beard, Most Disturbing, Ladies Freestyle (real or fake). Live music. Portion of evening’s sales benefit Family Friendly Flathead. Call 758-2583.
A look ahead
• Ferndale Sewing Circle bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 30, Ferndale Community Center, South Ferndale Drive, across Montana 209 from Ferndale Fire Hall.
• Easter Eggstravaganza, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 30, Kalispell Center Mall. Egg hunt, games, prizes, face painting and more. Free. Public invited.
• North Valley Eagles host an Easter egg hunt for children up to age 14, noon, March 30, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Age categories, prizes. All welcome.
• Flathead Shelter Friends Easter egg hunt, 1:30-3 p.m., March 30, Woodland Park pavilion, Woodland Park pavilion. Easter Bunny photos available for a donation. Call 471-3375.
• “Fork It Over” Community Night fundraiser for FarmHands map, 5-9 p.m. April 1, Three Forks Grill, 729 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call 892-2900.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., April 1, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. April 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Polson Heart and Soul neighborhood gathering, 6-8:30 p.m. April 2, city Of Polson Golf Course Clubhouse, 111 Bayview Dr. Stew dinner with dessert. All welcome. Baby-sitting available. RSVP to 250-3498.
• Wellness Education Center movie night, featuring the 88-minute documentary, “Eating,” 6-8 p.m., April 2, 103 Pondersosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Free introductory session to learn about upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course, noon to 2 p.m. April 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Michelle Richards, 0261-4112.
• Celebrity bartender John Dunnigan serves 5-7 p.m. April 5, Whitefish Lake Lodge. All tips during that time will be donated to Humane Society of Northwest Montana.
• Swan River Community Hall annual pie auction, 7 p.m. April 5. Admission, one pie or $5 per family. Pie sold by the slice, $2.50 or a la mode for $3. Free coffee and lemonade. Prizes to highest bidders. Everyone invited. Call 837-5407.
• Big Mountain Misfits roller derby team competes with Helena’s Hel’z Belles, 7:30 p.m. April 6, Trade Center, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at Wheatons, Kalispell; Montana Espresso, Whitefish. Proceed to Flathead Valley Roller Derby Philanthropy Fund.
• 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, April 6-7, Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. April 5: Consignments accepted 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 6: Grounds open 8 a.m. Opening ceremony 9 a.m. All-day auction. Concessions. Free admission. April 7: Auto, marine, RV and equipment auction starts 9 a.m. Call 250-7396.
• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., April 8, at its new location in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Chris Hammond with Fish, Wildlife and Parks talks about the Nongame Program in “The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful.” Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., April 9, school library.
• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m. April 10, Teakettle Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy Britton, 752-9642.
• Flathead Audubon’s four-week Beauty of Birds course begins, 6-8 p.m. April 10, Flathead High School. Cost $10. To register, call Debbie Newman, 751-3461.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., April 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Trish Pebbles talks about her travels with the movie industry. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Red Cross blood drive in the blood mobile, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Appointment required. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
• Pleasant Valley School board meets 6 p.m., April 11, main classroom.
• 18th annual Soup Supper fundraiser for Flathead Food Bank, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 12, Christian Center, Kalispell. Silent, live auctions. Tickets available at food bank, 1203 U.S. 2 W., or call 752-3663.
• American Association of University Women annual book sale, April 12-14, Kalispell Center Mall.
• Epworth United Methodist Church spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 13, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Family clothing, housewares, appliances, furniture. Bake goods for sale. Coffee and sweet rolls available. Proceeds support national and international relief. Call 257-6849.
• Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m., April 16, at the school.
• Free ThetaHealing introductory workshop, 6:50-8:30 p.m. April 16, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Learn about a self-help technique to transform your life. Call 406-261-9031.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 18, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Kalispell Relay for Life Planning Committee meets 5:30-7 p.m., April 18, First Montana Bank, Kalispell. Call Jan Vachal, 751-1722.
• FVCC Fulbright scholar-in-residence Karl Rangikawhiti Leonard gives a free lecture on the Maori people today, 6 p.m., April 18, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call 756-3945.
• Teakettle Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, Glacier Gateway Elementary School, 440 Fourth Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Vendors, demonstrations, boutique raffles. Free admission.
• Share Fair 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, Kalispell Center Mall. Community health and human service agencies, nonprofits and clubs and organizations will displays and information about their services. Entertainment. Face painting and activities for kids. Call United Way, 752-7266.
• Kalispell Senior Center pancake breakfast, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20, 403 Second Ave. W. Menu also includes sausage and eggs. $5 per person. All welcome.
• Sixth annual Cowboy Up benefit auction dinner and concert for Samaritan House, April 20, Gardner’s Auction, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Doors open 5 p.m. Pig roast. Live music by Smart Alex. Live and silent auctions. Tickets available at door.
• National Park Week, April 22-26. Free entrance to Glacier Park.
• Wellness Education Center movie night, featuring the 89-minute documentary, “Hungry for Change” 6-8 p.m., April 23, 103 Pondersosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. April 25, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, potluck supper and bingo, 5 p.m. April 25, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• Movie night fundraiser for Gateway to Glacier trail, 7 p.m. April 26, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Leif Haugen will present “The Lookout” and “Mercantile” and speak about his 18 years as a forest fire lookout. $8 suggested donation; $15 per family. Call Biddy Simet, 406-890-9461.
• Global Youth Service Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, FVCC Community Garden, behind Arts and Technology Building. Volunteers needed to get garden ready for spring. Lunch provided. Call Gretchen Boyers, 261-5569.
• Free ThetaHealing introductory workshop, 6:50-8:30 p.m. May 1, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Learn about a self-help technique to transform your life. Call 406-261-9031.
• 10th annual “Making Miracles Happen” dinner and auction, May 14, FVCC Arts and Technology building. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. Musical entertainment by Roy Wilhelm and the Sundowners. Cash bar, live and silent auctions, door prizes. Tickets $50 per person. Call 881-4192. Fundraiser for Human Therapy on Horseback.
• “Fork It Over” Community Night fundraiser for FarmHands map, 5-9 p.m. May 6, The Raven, 25999 Montana 35, south of Bigfork 4 1/2 miles. Call 837-2836.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. May 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Wellness Education Center movie night, featuring the 90-minute documentary, “Genetic Routlette — The Gamble of Our Lives,” 6-8 p.m., 103 Pondersosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Kila School board special meeting to canvass election votes, 7:30 a.m., May 8.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., May 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Maria Gabbs talks about her Green River experience. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.
• Bash at the Bay fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County, 6-8:30 p.m. May 9, the Rack Shack 5480 U.S. 93 S., Somers. Dinner, drinks, silent auction. Tickets $200 for two. Call 752-0092.
• Kila School board meets, 10 a.m., May 14.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 16, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Kalispell Relay for Life Planning Committee meets 5:30-7 p.m., May 16, First Montana Bank, Kalispell. Call Jan Vachal, 751-1722.
• 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18, Yellow Bay Community Club, mile marker 18 on Montana 35. Handmade jewelry, lotions, accessories. Live music. Lunch. Bake sale. Raffle. Door prizes. Free admission. Public welcome. Call Barbara, 982-3064.
• Annual Expanding Your Horizons event for seventh- and eighth-grade girls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 22, Flathead Valley Community College. Over 20 educational workshops on careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Cost $15, includes snacks and lunch. Scholarships available. Call Diane Yarus, 751-2175.
Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 25th anniversary celebration, 5-9 p.m. May 23, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Silent auction, appetizers, entertainment.
• “Fork It Over” Community Night fundraiser for FarmHands map, 5-9 p.m. June 3, Wasabi Sushi Bar, 419 Second St. E., Whitefish. Portion of proceeds donated to map project. Call 863-9283.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. June 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 13, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• 2013 Kalispell Relay for Life 6 p.m. June 21-22, Legends Field, Kalispell. Call Jan Vachal, 751-1722.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. July 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• 24th annual Lakeside Community Club Fair July 13. Pancake breakfast, 5-k run/walk, parade, silent auction, arts and crafts fair, games. For runner registration, call 844-2291 or 844-3940. For general information, call 844-3848.
• Glacier Rally in the Rockies 2013, July 19-20, Kalispell. Classic car and motorcycle parade 10 a.m. July 20, Main Street to Center Street. Show and shine. Registration $40 per vehicle. Call Kari Gabriel, Flathead CARE director, 751-3971.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• National Park Service Birthday Aug. 25. Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28. Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park Nov. 9-11 for all veterans in honor of Veterans Day weekend.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.