Daybook
Sunday
• The Church at Creston-Lutheran Easter egg hunt for ages 4 and older, 9 a.m., 5447 Montana 35, Creston
• Helicopter Easter egg drop, 9:30 a.m., New Covenant Church, 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Egg hunts for all ages.
• Kalispell Elks Lodge annual outdoor Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., 1820 U.S. 93 S. Everyone invited.
Monday
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• “Fork It Over” Community Night fundraiser for FarmHands map, 5-9 p.m., Three Forks Grill, 729 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call 892-2900.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 pm., landfill office.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Polson Heart and Soul neighborhood gathering, 6-8:30 p.m., 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 free movie night, featuring the 88-minute documentary, “Eating,” 6-8 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Weekly meetings on U.S. Declaration of Independence, Constitution and nullification, 6-8 p.m. Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. DVD study of “Restoring America One County at a Time.” All welcome. Call 471-6608 or 249-6375.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., U.S. Forest Service office.
• TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets 10:30 a.m. today and every Wednesday at Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 E., Evergreen. Weigh-in, 10-10:20 a.m. Call Linda, 314-4205; or Gloria, 257-2063; or call 752-4102.
• Free Falun Dafa Qigong easy to learn exercise instruction for all ages is held at held at 11:45 a.m. today and April 17, Flathead County Library community room, Kalispell. Call Katherine, 257-9798.
• Free introductory session to learn about upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course, noon to 2 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call Michelle Richards, 0261-4112.
• USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-890-1823.
Thursday
• The Flathead Conservation District special work meeting, 9 a.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Local Advisory Council/ NAMI meets 10-11:30 a.m., Lamplighter House, Kalispell. Call 755-1795.
• Red Cross blood drives: 12:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, sponsored by Kalispell Rotary; 1-6 p.m. Marion Fire Department.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Browning High School
• Celebrity bartender John Dunnigan serves 5-7 p.m., 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. 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.
A look ahead
• Hugh Rogers Wag Park annual poop round-up, 9 a.m. April 6. Volunteers needed to spring clean. Tools and bags provided. Bring a scoop if you have one. Call Sandie Carpenter, 862-0411.
• 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.
• Animal Care Expo and Cat Adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 7, Flathead Spay and Neuter Clinic, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Dog/cat vaccines, $10; microchipping, $25; dog licenses available; cats for adoption, $40. Pet businesses on hand. For directions, call 892-7387. For information, call Mimi, 261-5175.
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 8, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. April 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 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.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., April 8, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. April 9. Public welcome.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 9, North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Speaker is Kellie Danielson of Montana West Economic Development. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• Opening reception for new Bob Marshall exhibit, 5-7 p.m. April 9, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission, light refreshments; wine and beer available.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 10, Flathead High School.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., April 9, school library.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., April 10, The Summit, Kalispell. DVD topic is “Non-motor symptoms of PD.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Somers School District board Calendar Committee meets 3:30 p.m. April 10, Somers Middle School administration room.
• 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 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 11, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Appointment required. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.
• Red Cross blood drive 2:30-5:30 p.m. April 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 11, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., 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.
• New Artist Show and opening reception for local high school student artists, 5-7 p.m. April 11, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 755-5268.
• Pleasant Valley School board meets 6 p.m., April 11, main classroom.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m.; and Curriculum/Instruction Committee meets at noon, April 12, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drives April 12: 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Valley Hospital, blood mobile.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., April 12, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speakers are Kym Hall and Jane Ratzlaff from the Nature Conservancy and Glacier National Park Conservancy. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• 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.
• Kalispell Senior Center pancake breakfast, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13, 403 Second Ave. W. Menu also includes sausage and eggs. $5 per person. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13, Harley Davidson, Kalispell. Sponsored by Glacier Chapter of HOG.
• Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents wildlife biologist Lisa Bate at 4 p.m., April 13, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Bate will discuss the harlequin duck research in Glacier Park. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m. April 15, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., April 16, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce economic round table discussion, 7 a.m. April 16, Nite Owl. Everyone welcome.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. April 16, Imagine Health, 305 First Ave. W. Everyone welcome.
• 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.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., April 17, Clementine’s, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Polson wellness educator Linda Peterson discusses the nutritional value of herbs. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Noted botanist and author Peter Lesica gives a program for the Montana Native Plant Society on “Plant Geography of Montana,” 7 p.m. April 17, Teakettle Community Hall, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.
• 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.
• 2013 Flathead Valley Job Fair, noon to 4 p.m. April 18, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Bring resumes and be prepared for interviews. Call 758-6273.
• 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.
• 27th annual Big Wheels Basket Ball and tournament, April 19-20. Ball is 8-11 p.m. April 19, Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell, with live music by Billy Angel. No host bar, silent auction, dinner off menu until 9 p.m. Admission by donations. Basketball tournament, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20, Edgerton School gym, 1400 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell, featuring local teams from police, fire departments, KRMC and more. Proceeds benefit Special Friends Advocacy Program. Call 756-5488.
• 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.
• Flathead Combined Training Association horse jumping show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-21, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Free to spectators. Call Jeannine Pukas, 270-0415.
• 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.
• 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 free movie night, featuring the 89-minute documentary, “Hungry for Change” 6-8 p.m., April 23, 103 Ponderosa 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.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 6 p.m., April 30, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• 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.
• Unveiling of second Window on Whitefish community mosaic project, 6 p.m. May 2, Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave., Whitefish, during First Thursday Gallery Night.
• Flathead Combined Training Association equestrian competition, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4-5, Herron Park, Kalispell. Traditional and Western dressage, cross-country and arena jumping. Free to spectators. Call Jeannine Pukas, 270-0415.
• 10th annual “Making Miracles Happen” dinner and auction, May 4, 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 Roulette — The Gamble of Our Lives,” 6-8 p.m., 103 Ponderosa 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.
• Miracle of America Museum celebrates National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Free admission and extended hours. Call 883-6804.
• 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.
• Bibler Garden Summer Tours kick-off event, 6 p.m. July 22, FVCC. Hors d’oeuvres by Culinary Institute of Montana. Tickets $50 each or two for $90. For reservations, call FVCC Foundation Office, 756-3632.
• Bibler Garden Summer Tours July 23-26, Bibler Gardens, Kalispell. Daily tours at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets $10 adults; $3 children. Reservations required. Call FVCC Foundation Office, 756-3632.
• 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.
• Libby Nordicfest Sept. 13-15. Fine arts and crafts shows, Viking encampment, quilt and horse shows, live entertainment, food booths. Street dance, 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Opening ceremony noon, LeftOver Biscuits concert, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Swedish pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15.
• 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.