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Saturday, Feb. 22
• 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.
• “Snodeo” event 1-5 p.m., Paddlefish Sports, 105 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Free snow bike and snowshoe demonstrations, rides, chili and bratwurst, coffee, hot chocolate, drawings.
• 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 Tuesday, 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.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 pm., landfill office.
• 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.
Health event on gluten and food sensitivities, weight loss and energy, 6:30 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Call Maureen, 406-253-9784.
• 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.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., QRU Building, 201 Bills Road. Open to public.
Wednesday
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 a.m., administration boardroom.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Flathead County Health Department.
• ImagineIF Libraries board meets 9-11 a.m., 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., Crush Wine Bar, 124 Central Ave., Whitefish. $15 at door.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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. Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, potluck supper and bingo, 5 p.m., 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., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public invited.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead Community Movie Night, 7 p.m., Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Topic is “Feeding the Future: Growing Local Solutions. Bring seeds to swap. Learn about community gardens and more. Public invited.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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., Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
A look ahead
• 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.
• Health event on gluten and food sensitivities, weight loss and energy, 11 a.m. March 1, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Call Maureen, 406-253-9784.
• 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 party, 1:30-3 p.m. March 1, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Stories, snacks, photo booth. Fans of all ages invited.
Fundraising event for Place of Gathering Community and Nature Learning Center of Dayton, 2-5 p.m. March 1, Red Willow Lodge Atruim, 455 Grand Ave., Bigfork. Complimentary drinks, hors d’oeuvres. Music by cellist Lee Zimmerman.
• 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.
• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
• 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.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Sam and Ruth Neff present an illustrated account of their recent experiences volunteering at the Mar Elias School in the Palestinian village of Ibillin, in northern Israel, 7 p.m. March 3, Whitefish Public Library.
• Retirement party for longtime manager of the Klothes Kloset, Kris Skyberg, 9-11 a.m. March 4, 286 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.
• 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.
• All Saints Episcopal Church annual Shrove Tuesday free pancake supper, 5-6:30 p.m. March 4, Parish Hall, 2048 Conn Road, Columbia Falls, just south of Montana 40. Homemade huckleberry pancakes, sausage (soy available), bacon. All welcome.
• 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.
• Rails to Trails meets at 5:30 p.m. March 10, at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-4486.
• 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 11, 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.
• 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.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 15, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Sixth annual “A Day in Al-Anon,” celebration of recovery, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 15, Christ Church Episcopal, 215 Third Ave. E., Kalispell. Guest speakers, cake walk, entertainment, raffle. Cost $8 includes luncheon. Call Peggy, 509-993-8452; Carol, 406-261-2744.
• 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.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets March 20, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, call Lavonne Larson, 756-7082.
• 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 Kristen Intemann of “Climate Change, GMOs and Vaccine Safety” 7-8:30 p.m., March 20, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Seating limited. Public welcome. Call Ivan Lorentzen, 756-3864.
• 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.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.
• 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.