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| February 12, 2014 9:00 PM

Thursday, Feb. 13

• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 8:30 a.m.; Technology Committee meets 9 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• Mental health counselor Peter Schmidt leads a free workshop on “Our Veterans, Their Transition, Practical Strategies to Assist Them,” 8:30-11:30 a.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. RSVP to Sherry Taylor, 756-3982.

• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. City of Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Meadow Lake Resort.

• Family Friendly Flathead hosts a cookies and milk Valentine’s party, 10:30 a.m. to noon, The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Dr. Photo booth and opportunity to decorate your own photo frame.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Teakettle Room, North Valley Hospital Community Center.

• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop titled “The Accidental Fundraiser: Tips and Tricks for Grant Writing Success, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3618.

• College Goal Montana noon to 6 p.m. room 140, Ross Hall, FVCC. Free assistance for student and their families who want to attend college to apply for financial aid. No appointments necessary. Call Mary Howard, 871-4735.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 1-5 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Master guitarists Diego Figueiredo and Chuck Suchy perform 4-7 p.m. North Valley Music School, 432 Spokane Ave. Whitefish. Free. Public invited. Call 862-8074.

• Teen social and Anti-Valentine’s Day Bash for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.

• Humane Society of Northwest Montana meet and greet open house, 5-7 p.m. 100 Adopt a Pet Way, off U.S. 93, Kalispell. Refreshments. Public invited.

• Pleasant Valley School board meets 6 p.m. at the school.

• Flathead Valley Genealogical Society meets at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Dennis Rea gives a program on “Early Settlers and Settlements in the Flathead Valley” at 7 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.

• Public forum to present results of Community Health Assessment and seek public input for Community Health Improvement Plan, 6:30 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-8107.

• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Speaker Series, 7-8:30 p.m., room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Bob Keane, research ecologist, U.S. Forest Service, Missoula Fire Research Station presents “Climate Change Effects on Landscapes and Ecosystems of Western Montana” Free admission.

• Flathead Wildlife meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, Meridian Road, Kalispell. Warden Capt. Lee Anderson and other wardens present a program on common fishing and hunting violations.

Friday

• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets at 7:30 a.m.; Personnel and Curriculum Committees meet at 9 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Browning High School.

• 36th annual Cabin Fever Days today through Feb. 16, Martin City, Coram and Hungry Horse. Barstool races, poker run, pool and darts tournaments, snowshoe softball, mountain man competitions. Free shuttle between venues; www.cabinfeverdays.com

• Neighbors in Need annual Valentine’s Day luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, homemade pie and beverage for $10 per person. For delivery, call 755-7266 by Feb. 12.

• 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.

• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Lunch available. Speaker is Montana State Attorney General Tim Fox. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 2-5 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Eagles burger night, 5-7 p.m., 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $7. Pie, $2.50. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

• Dream Adaptive “Dream’n the Night Away” dinner dance and auction, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:15 p.m. Live and silent auctions. Swingin’ On High band entertains. Tickets $50 per person, available at Snappy Sport Senter or 862-1817.

• Love is in the Air variety show, 7 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 River Lakes Pkwy., Whitefish. Performances by area musicians and vocalists. Raffle for Rob Akey oil painting. Fundraiser for Ecuador mission trip.

Saturday

• Glacier Woodturners meet 9 a.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Call 755-1795.

• 36th annual Cabin Fever Days today and Sunday, Martin City, Coram and Hungry Horse. Barstool races, poker run, pool and darts tournaments, snowshoe softball, mountain man competitions. Free shuttle between venues; www.cabinfeverdays.com

• Great American Bird Count at the National Bison Range, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Montana 212, Moiese. Outdoor recreation planner Pat Jamieson leads a hike along nature trail. Free. All ages welcome.

• Lakeside Community Health Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakeside QRU/Ambulance Community Room, 201 Bills Road. Free blood pressure checks, glucose testing and more. Local healthcare providers will be on hand.

• Hannie J. Voyles presents a program of her poetry, “Moments in the Mirror” 1 p.m., Whitefish Library.

• Whitefish High School all class reunion planning committee meets, 2 p.m., 315 Baker Ave., across from Whitefish Credit Union.

• Annual Lincoln-Reagan Gala, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; dinner and program 6:30 p.m. Tickets $45 each, $75 couple, $20 student available at Sykes’ and Perkins, Kalispell. Tickets $60 at door. Call Rollan Roberts, 212-9956.

• Lighthouse Christian Home’s ninth annual Valentine’s dance, 6:30 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Live music by BJ Lupton’s “Swingin’ on High Band. Live auction. Chocolate and dessert buffet. Emcee is Lin Akey, president of Glacier Bank of Whitefish. Tickets $30. Call 857-3276.

• Fee-free weekend today through Monday, Presidents’ Day, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of President’s Day weekend. Call 888-7800.

• Valentine’s dinner at the Eagles, 6 p.m. 37 First St. E., Kalispell. Pork chops and gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee/tea, $10. Proceeds benefit the Abbie Shelter.

• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Valentine’s Dance, 7-9 p.m., Laser School gym. Families welcome. Cost $5 single, $15 family of four. Call 758-7975.

Sunday

• Flathead Audubon birding field trip. Meet to carpool at 9 a.m. at east end of Swan River School’s big parking lot, at Montana 33 and Echo Lake Road, Bigfork. Bring snacks, binoculars or scope and appropriate clothes. Free. All welcome. Call Kathy Ross, 837-3837.

• Fee-free days, today and Monday, Presidents’ Day, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of President’s Day weekend. Call 888-7800.

• Evergreen Disposal will be running normal routes today, Presidents’ Day.

Monday

• Fee-free today, Presidents’ Day, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of President’s Day weekend. Call 888-7800.

• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell. Mark Agather will talk about referendums and initiatives on 2014 ballot. Buffet lunch available for $11. All welcome. Call Dee Kirk-Boon, 250-5098.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will be picking up 90-gallon containers today, President’s Day. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.

Tuesday

• Deer Park School board meets 8:30 a.m. at the school.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Valley Professional Office Building, 711 E. 13th St., Whitefish.

• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Book swap; bring books to exchange. Speaker is Ken Ainsworth. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Red Cross blood drive, 2 to 5 p.m., at Lakeside QRU.

• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

• Deer Park School board meets 5:30 p.m., at the school.

Glacier High School spaghetti dinner and concert. Music starts 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $15.

• Flathead Democrats meet 6 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Business meeting followed by discussion lead by Whitefish School Superintendent Kate Orozco on book “The Smartest Kids in the World.”

• Columbia Falls Historical Society meets 7 p.m., Old Chapel building, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Call 892-5894.

• Northwest Montana Rock Chucks meet 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. All welcome. Call 257-0121.

• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

A look ahead

• Red Cross blood drives, Feb. 19: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Glacier National Park.

• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Neil Bauman will talk about Wounded Warrior Project. Speaker is Ken Ainsworth. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m., Feb. 20, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• ImagineIF Libraries board special meeting 9 a.m., Feb. 20, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Sweet Peaks, Kalispell, 10-11 a.m. Feb. 20. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20, at the V.F.W. in Libby.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 1-5 p.m. Feb. 20, Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Stepping On, a seven-week workshop to held older adults prevent falls, begins 1-3 p.m. Feb. 20 through March 6, Teakettle Room, North Valley Hospital Community Center. Cost $10. Preregistration required. Call Flo Williams at North Valley Physical Therapy, 892-2777.

• KRMC’s fourth annual Heart Health Fair, 3-8 p.m. Feb. 20, Arts and Technology Building FVCC. Appointments available or free cholesterol screenings from 1-4 p.m.; or without appointment at the fair starting at 4 p.m., along with glucose testing, blood oxygen, sleep apnea and depression. Cooking demonstration, 3 p.m. Complimentary chair massages. Three physician presentations starting at 5:30 p.m. Public welcome. Call 751-6697.

• Great Northern Brewery hosts Pints for a Purpose, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 20, Whitefish. Portion of beer sales benefits local fire fighters who will be attending Scott Firefighter Stair Climb in Seattle in March to raised money for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., Feb. 20, Masterpiece Carpet One, Masterpiece Lighting One, 2541 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.

• Montana Pond Hockey Classic, Feb. 21-23, Foys Lake, Kalispell. Hockey Night in Montana, 6 p.m. Feb. 22, Hilton Garden Inn. Adults $20; kids $10. Food, drinks, entertainment, silent auction. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Hockey Association.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21, at KRMC.

• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Lunch available. Speaker is Glacier Park Superintendent Jeff Mow. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 2-5 p.m. Feb. 21, Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Soup with Colt Idol 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21, Montana Coffee Traders, Columbia Falls. Idol will showcase his limited edition “Discover Freedom” giclee print. Soup and homemade desserts. Donation suggested at door. Call Sarah Dakin, 892-5512.

• Big Arm Association potluck supper, 6 p.m. Feb. 21, Big Arm Historic School. Guest speakers Aimee and Jeff Lamoreaux will give a talk about their experience served in the Army in Afghanistan at 7 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Call Nancy Foster, 849-5064.

• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County volunteer training, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 22, at the office at Gateway Community Center. Public welcome. Call 257-7323 to register and receive an application.

• Kalispell Mini Maker Faire, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 22, FVCC. Science and tech enthusiasts, crafters, inventors and hobbyists show exhibits, hands-on demonstrations and presentations. Public invited.

• Fourth annual Winter Fest, 5 p.m. Feb. 22, Elks Club Ballroom, Polson. Pork dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 drawing. Admission $9; children under 12, free. Proceeds benefit local, charitable homeless and food programs. Call the Wander Inn, 883-5160 or 871-1109.

• Meet the Author Night fundraiser for Mission Valley Christian Academy, 2-8 p.m. Feb. 22, at the school, 38907 Montana 35, Polson. More than 15 authors will sell and sign their books. $5 cover charge. Chili/soup meal offered from 5-7 p.m. Free used books. Chocolate fundraiser table.

• Benefit for family of premature infant James Yorton, 4-6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Scotty’s Bar and Steakhouse, 2205 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Silent auction, iPad raffle. Live music by the Fetveit Brothers. Appetizers.

• Whitefish Shines takes down Christmas decorations 8:30 a.m. Feb. 23, corner of Central Avenue and Second Street, Whitefish. Volunteers needed. Call Chris Schustrom, 260-1198 or Jim Trout, 862-6661.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• John White Lecture Series presents three sons of former Flathead County sheriffs on “Sons of Sheriffs,” 2:30 p.m., Feb. 23, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 for museum members; $9 for nonmembers. Limited tickets at door. Call 756-8381.

• Special Olympics Montana, Feb. 23-25, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Parade of Athletes, 4 p.m. Feb. 23, Central Avenue Whitefish, from Third Street to Railway Street, following by Opening Ceremonies at Depot Park. Public invited.

• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 24, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Feb. 24, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 25, at Our Lady of Mercy in Eureka.

• Flathead Valley Community College 2014 Honors Symposium Series presents author Sheril Kirschenbaum on her book, “Unscientific America: How Scientific Illiteracy Threatens our Future,” at 7-8:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call Ivan Lorentzen, 756-3864.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 26, at Flathead County Health Department.

• ImagineIF Libraries board meets 9-11 a.m., Feb. 26, followed by advance work session, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jane Lopp and Associates, 295 Third Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

Jazz Night Out featuring world renowned musicians for a benefit concert for the Abbie Shelter, 7 p.m. Feb. 26, Crush Wine Bar, 124 Central Ave., Whitefish. $15 at door.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Three Rivers Bank.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 1-5 p.m. Feb. 27, Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, potluck supper and bingo, 5 p.m. Feb. 27, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Ruth Pomeroy speaks on the topic, “Are You Smarter than a Scam Artist?” Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Public welcome. Call 257-1598.

• Marion Fire District meets 7 p.m., Feb. 27, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public invited.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Flathead Community Health Center offers assistance enrolling for healthcare coverage with Health Insurance Marketplace 2-5 p.m. Feb. 28, Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Winter Series Horse Show, 9 a.m. March 1, Majestic Valley Arena, March 1. Traditional and Western dressage, arena jumping. Free for spectators. Concessions available.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. March 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Glacier Institute hosts a lecture by Denny Olson on the natural history of the pika, 6 p.m., March 6, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6:30 p.m. Cost $10 per person. RSVP required. Call 755-2166.

• Flathead Valley Community College 2014 Honors Symposium Series presents UM professor Christopher Preston on “Informing the citizenry: Where Science Can Succeed (and fail) in the Technology Debates, 7-8:30 p.m., March 6, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call Ivan Lorentzen, 756-3864.

• Flathead Valleyaires Men’s Barbershop Chorus presents Spring Sing “Barbershop Meets Broadway,” 7:34 p.m. March 8, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $11 adults; $9 for everyone else, available at Pocketstone Cafe, 837-7223; Kalispell Grand Hotel, 755-8100; and at door. Benefit for Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theater.

• Flathead Valley Community College 2014 Honors Symposium Series presents MSU profession David Sands on “Climate Change, GMOS and Vaccine Safety: Should We Trust Scientific Consensus?” 7-8:30 p.m., March 20, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call Ivan Lorentzen, 756-3864.

• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., March 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Coffee and tea served. Blake Passmore will talk about his three “Climb Glacier Park” volumes. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.

• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Speaker Series, 7-8:30 p.m., March 13, room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Panel discussion between elders and youth on “Leaving a Legacy: Passing on Wilderness to the Next Generation.” Free admission.

• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Humane Society of Northwest Montana, Kalispell, 11 a.m. to noon March 20. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.

• Flathead Valley Community College 2014 Honors Symposium Series presents Pallavi Phartiyal on “Harnessing Science in Service of a Thriving Democracy,” 7-8:30 p.m., March 24, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call Ivan Lorentzen, 756-3864.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. April 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., April 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Jake Bramante talks about hiking all 734 miles of Glacier Park in one summer. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.

• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Sweet No Wheat Bakery, Kalispell, 10-11 a.m. April 17. For ages 2-6; must be accompanied by adults. $7 for nonresidents, $5 for city residents. Call 758-7975.

• Flathead Valley premier of Montana-made film, April 18, “Winter in the Blood, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts; April 19, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Shows at 6 p.m. Wine, beer appetizers. Discussion follows at 7:30 p.m. Call 755-5268 for tickets. Proceeds benefit the Hockaday Museum of Arts.

• Fee-free weekend, April 19-20 Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of first weekend of National Park Week. Call 888-7800.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. May 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. June 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. July 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Fee-free day, Aug. 25, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of birthday of National Park Service. Call 888-7800.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Fee-free day, Sept. 27, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day. Call 888-7800.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Fee-free day, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day. Call 888-7800.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.