Daybook
Wednesday, Feb. 19
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• Red Cross blood drives: 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., 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.
Thursday
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• ImagineIF Libraries board special meeting 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Kalispell Little Explorers program tours Sweet Peaks, Kalispell, 10-11 a.m. 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., at the V.F.W. in Libby.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon, ImagineIF Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.
• 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.
• Stepping On, a seven-week workshop to held older adults prevent falls, begins 1-3 p.m. today through March 6, Teakettle Room, North Valley Hospital Community Center. Cost $10. Preregistration required. Call Flo Williams at North Valley Physical Therapy, 892-2777.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1-3 p.m., administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
• KRMC’s fourth annual Heart Health Fair, 3-8 p.m., 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. Glucose testing, blood oxygen, sleep apnea and depression screenings at 3 p.m. Cooking demonstration, 5 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., 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., Masterpiece Carpet One, Masterpiece Lighting One, 2541 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.
Opening reception for artist Pamela Caughey, 5-7 p.m. Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• Lincoln County Prosperity Forum, 6 p.m., Libby City Hall. Karl Dy, executive director of Bonner County Economic Development Corporation speaks on the topic, “Community Assets and Growing Local Business.” Panel discussion follows. Public invited. Call Molly Montana, 406-295-4400 or Phil Hough, 209-946-9127.
• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6-7 p.m., Investment Centers of America, 6410 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
Friday
• Montana Pond Hockey Classic, today through Feb. 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., 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., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Soup with Colt Idol 6-8 p.m., 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., 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.
Saturday
• Montana Pond Hockey Classic continues today and Sunday, Foy’s Lake, Kalispell. Hockey Night in Montana, 6 p.m. today, Hilton Garden Inn. Adults $20; kids $10. Food, drinks, entertainment, silent auction. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Hockey Association.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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., 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., 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., 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., 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., Scotty’s Bar and Steakhouse, 2205 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Silent auction, iPad raffle. Live music by the Fetveit Brothers. Appetizers.
Sunday
• Whitefish Shines takes down Christmas decorations 8:30 a.m., corner of Central Avenue and Second Street, Whitefish. Volunteers needed. Call Chris Schustrom, 260-1198 or Jim Trout, 862-6661.
• Montana Pond Hockey Classic continues today, Foy’s Lake, Kalispell.
• John White Lecture Series presents three sons of former Flathead County sheriffs on “Sons of Sheriffs,” 2:30 p.m., 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, today through Feb. 25, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Parade of Athletes, 4 p.m. today, Central Avenue Whitefish, from Third Street to Railway Street, following by Opening Ceremonies at Depot Park. Public invited.
Monday
• 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.
• Special Olympics Montana, today through Tuesday, Whitefish Mountain Resort.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Holistic nutritionist Kim Fedderly presents a seminar on “Breast Cancer 101: Causes, Prevention, Nutrition and Screening,” 6-8 p.m., Wellness Education Center, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Cost $20 per person; $30 per family/couple. Call 755-8423.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speak Series presents Glacier Park North Fork District Ranger Scott Emmerich on “Highlights of the Career of a National Park Service Ranger,” 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Free. Call 756-8992 or 755-7678.
Tuesday
• Special Olympics Montana, Whitefish Mountain Resort.
• Birch bark basket making class, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Swan Ecosystem Center, Condon. Instructor is Steve Wingard. Call 406-754-3137 to register.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at Our Lady of Mercy in Eureka. • Healthy potluck supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wellness Education Center, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Bring a healthy dish to share if you like. Families welcome. Call 755-8423.
• 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.
• Jwalan Muktika School for Illumination Winter Speaker Series presents Carolyn Rutherford and Bill Kint on “What Tickles Your Funny Bone,” 7 p.m., 1005 Baker Ave. Suite G., Stampede Building, Whitefish. Free. Open to public.
A look ahead
• 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.
• Bigfork High School Class of 2014 rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 1, Swan River Community Hall, corner of Swan River Road and Montana 83, across from Echo Lake Cafe. Proceeds go to fund safe, healthy party for graduates. Donations needed. Call Ian MacCallum, 837-0253.
• 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.
• Flathead County Animal Shelter volunteer training, 1-2 p.m. March 1, 225 Cemetery Road. All 18 and older invited. Call 752-1310 and leave a message.
• Dr. Suess’ birthday parts, 1:30-3 p.m. March 1, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Stories, snacks, photo booth. Fans of all ages invited.
• Missoula Children’s Theatre presents two performances of “Cinderella,” at 3 and 5:30 p.m., March 1, Somers Middle School gym. Tickets $5 adults, $2 children, at the door. Call Jeannine, 844-3063.
• Flathead Audubon birding field trip to Lower Valley with Craig Hohenberger March 2. Meet to carpool at 9 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 Kathy Ross, 837-3837.
• Lake County Parks board hosts public meetings to discuss parks and trails plans, 3 p.m. March 3, Tribal Community Center, Arlee; 7 p.m. March 4, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork; 6 p.m. March 5, Polson Rural Fire Station. Call 883-7235 or 883-7204.
Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau presents a program featuring Suzette Dussault as “Jeannette Rankin: Suffragette” 2 p.m. March 4, North Lake Montana Public Library, Second Ave. E., Polson. Free. Public invited. Call 883-8225.
• 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, March 6, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Wine and desserts served at 6 p.m. Presentation begins 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.
• 41st annual Whitefish Community Day of Prayer, 1 p.m. March 7, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. Offering taken for A Ray of Hope. Refreshments following service.
• Prostate Cancer Support Group for men, 1:30 p.m. March 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Share experiences with survivors. Learn about treatments and side effects. Call Clell, 756-5830.
• 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.
• Community kick-off event for Love INC. of North Flathead, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 14, Christ Lutheran Church, 5150 Riverlakes Pkwy, Whitefish. Learn how local organizations and church network resources to help needy, local individuals. Free. Everyone welcome.
• 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.
• Lincoln County Prosperity Forum, 6 p.m., March 20, Troy High School. Panel discussion follows. Public invited. Call Molly Montana, 406-295-4400 or Phil Hough, 209-946-9127.
• 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.
• Glacier National Park Associates Winter Speak Series presents Sharon Randolph on “GNP: Embracing the Unknown by Foot, Rail and Auto,” 7 p.m. March 24, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Free. Call 756-8992 or 755-7678.
• 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.
• Seventh annual Cowboy Up auction, dinner and concert, 5 p.m. April 12, Gardner’s Auction, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Pig roast. Live music by Smart Alex. Live and silent auctions. Tickets available at door.
• 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.