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TODay

- Somers School District board Negotiations Committee meets 8:15 a.m., Lakeside Glacier Perks.

- Child Find services, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Kila School, for Kila, Smith Valley, Marion and Pleasant Valley schools.

- Fundraiser for Paws to Play Dog Park, noon to 9 p.m., MacKenzie River Pizza and Grill North, 45 Treeline Road, Kalispell. Dine in or carry out. Twenty percent of meal proceeds benefit nonprofit organization. Raffles, prizes, dog trivia contest starts at 6 p.m.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m. Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

- Military veterans invited to learn skills for easing transition to civilian employment, 4-6 p.m., FVCC, Business and Social Sciences building, room 109.

- Science on Tap/Avalanches program, 5-8 p.m., Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse, 116 Holt Dr., Bigfork. $1 of every pint sold donated to Flathead Lake Biological Station and Flathead Lakers.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

Wednesday

- Child Find services, 8:30-10:30 a.m., West Valley School, for West Valley and Bissell schools.

- Montana State Trails Advisory Committee meets 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6, Lone Pine State Park conference room, 300 Lone Pine Road, near Kalispell. Open to public. Call Beth R. Shumate, 406-444-4585.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union, Kalispell.

- Free Falun Dafa Qigong instruction easy-to-learn exercise instruction for all ages, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in April, Kalispell Senior Center, 40 11th St. W. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

- Polson Chamber of Commerce meets noon to 1 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort. Lunch available for $11. Public welcome. Call 883-5969.

- Bigfork Association of Senior Citizens host “Celebrate History,” stories about living in rural Creston, 1 p.m., First Baptist Church of Bigfork, 6933 Montana 35, north of Bigfork. Topic: “Calling Creston.” Public welcome. Call 837-4157.

- Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 3:30 p.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

- USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Falkor .223 rifle raffle tickets available, $20 each. Spouses welcome. Call 406-249-2448.

- Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Unwind, 5-6:30 p.m. Holiday Inn Express, Giveaways. All welcome. Call 758-2803.

- Community watch party for the CNN program “The Messy Truth” hosted by political commentator Van Jones, 6:30 p.m. Central Christian Church Sanctuary, 248 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Show begins at 7 p.m.; facilitated discussion follows. Hosted by Kalispell Community Congregational Church United Church of Christ.

Thursday

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Applied Materials, Kalispell.

- Smith Valley School board special meeting, 4 p.m., in the library.

Friday

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

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

- FVCC 50th anniversary celebration, 5-8 p.m. Guest speakers, historic displays, live music by Halliday Quist, food samplings. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3832.

- Whitefish Review and Alpine Theatre Project present a reading of Jeff Giles’ new novel, “The Edge of Everything,” Casey’s, Whitefish. Doors open 6:30 p.m.; show 7:30 p.m. Discussion, acted scenes, book signing. $10 suggested donation.

Saturday

- 2017 Stumpjumper Days, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., FVCC Logger Sports Arena, accessible via first exit off Hutton Ranch Road roundabout. Seven teams compete in axe throw, hit chop, pole buck and more. Free. Spectators welcome.

- Columbia Falls Teakettle Guild annual Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glacier Gateway Elementary School, 440 Fourth Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Boutique, vendors, quilt displays and for sale, raffle. Featured quilter is Peggy Aagenes. Free admission.

- Annual Easter egg hunt for ages 0-10, 10-11 am., The Springs at Whitefish, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy., Whitefish. Refreshments. Photos with Easter Bunny.

- Free Easter egg hunt for seniors 56 years of age and older, rain or shine 10 a.m. to noon, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St., Whitefish. Bring your own basket. Games, prizes, coffee, treats. Call 862-4923 to reserve your space.

Thought

“I know too much and not enough.” — Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997).

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The River Church, Kalispell.

- Smith Valley School PTC Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2901 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Bring your camera for free pictures with Easter Bunny from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

- Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sam Chapter membership drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pin & Cue, 6570 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Chapter meeting at noon. Order lunch from menu. Guests welcome. RSVP to Ed and Jo Welsh, 871-3499.

- Annual Cowboy Up benefit dinner and auction for Samaritan House Homeless Shelter, Gardner’s Auction Barn, U.S. 93 south of Kalispell. Live music by Smart Alex. Live and silent auctions. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets $40 each or $240 for tables of eight, in advance. Call 257-5801.

- Dream Adaptive Spring Fling Garden Party fundraiser, 5:30-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Hor d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, live and silent auctions, music, cash bar. Tickets $50 each or $45 for two or more. Call 862-1817. Tickets also available at door.

- Flathead Celtic Festival hosts a whiskey tasting fundraiser 6 p.m., Buffalo Hill Golf Course. $45 in advance, or $55 at door for meal and five tastings. Silent auction, live Celtic music. Call 406-314-2568.

- Columbia Falls Community Choir spring concerts, 7 p.m. today and 2 p.m. Sunday, Columbia Falls High School Little Theater. Folk, jazz, and lyrical music genres. Free; donations accepted. Refreshments served after Saturday’s concert.

Sunday

- Annual Run Through History 5K and 10K, Museum At Central School, Kalispell. 10K begins 1 p.m.; 5K 1:15 p.m. Awards ceremony at Kalispell Brewing. Cost $15 prior to April 1 and includes T-shirt; $20 thereafter; www.downtownkalispell.com

- Columbia Falls Community Choir spring concerts, 2 p.m., Columbia Falls High School Little Theater. Folk, jazz, and lyrical music genres. Free; donations accepted. Refreshments served after Saturday’s concert.

Monday

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon, Troy United Methodist Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

- Child Find services, 9-10:30 a.m., Fortine School, for Fortine and Trego schools.

- Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m.

- Fundraiser to support equine therapy programs for trauma victims, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Bestow, 217 Main St., Kalispell. Beverages and snacks. RSVP to Natalie Norrell, 756-7638; www.medicinehorsemt.com

- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Spring planting and New Year’s resolution check-in. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Jennifer, 756-4725.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Adam Lieberg with Swan Valley Connections will provide an update on the Southwestern Crown Collaborative Carnivore Project. Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

A look ahead

- Child Find services, 8:30-10:30 a.m. April 11, Cayuse Prairie School, for Cayuse Prairie, Creston, Fair-Mont-Egan and Deer Park schools.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 11, Flathead High School.

- Opening reception for new FVCC exhibit in honor or the college’s 50th anniversary, 4-6 p.m. April 11, Museum at Central School. Cookies and iced tea served. Free. Public invited. Call 756-3832.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. April 11, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m. April 11, Lakeside Fire Department, 125 Bills Road.

- Smith Valley School board meets 6 p.m. April 11.

- Women of the Moose international potluck, 5-7 p.m. April 12, 230 W. 10th St., Whitefish.

- Pint Night, 3-8 p.m. April 12, HA Brewing Company, Grave Creek Road, Eureka. Portion of sales benefits Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association’s restoration of Mount Wam Lookout.

- Senior Tour and Tea, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 13, 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. Call 755-5268.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 13, Fellowship Alliance Church, Columbia Falls.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Kalispell Public Schools Board Governance Committee meets at noon April 14, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

- Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association hosts Kalispell Skeptics in the Pub, 5:30 p.m. April 14, Scotty’s Bar, 2205 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Open to everyone.

- Hope Church annual helicopter Easter egg drop, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 15, Evergreen Junior High School, 18 W. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Rock wall, games, food, raffle. Call 257-7112.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, noon to 4 pm. April 17, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

- Red Cross blood drives April 17: 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hedges Elementary School.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. April 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Carla Wilton, 752-9624.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m. April 17.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. April 18, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch,11:30 a.m. April 18, meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Speaker is Liz Young from Victor. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m. April 18, Lakeside QRU.

- Tuesday Toasts with Bigfork youth baseball, 5-8 p.m. April 18, Flathead Lake Brewing Co., Pubhouse, 116 Holt Drive, Bigfork. $1 of every pint sold donated to nonprofit.

- Community Day, April 19, Buffalo Wild Wings, U.S.93 North, Kalispell. Ten percent of day’s sales benefits Boys & Girls Club of Glacier Country.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m. April 20, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 20, Libby VFW.

- Swan Valley Bear Resources Spring Bear Wake-up Social,” 6-8 p.m. April 20, Swan River Community Hall, 115 Swan River Road, Bigfork. Learn about grizzly bear behavior, biology and conflict management. Complimentary pizza and beer. Free. All welcome. Call 406-754-3137.

- Red Cross blood drives April 21; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. KRMC.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Planning Your Financial Health,” 2-3:30 p.m. April 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-7266.

- Annual Flathead Valley Earth Day celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22, Whitefish Middle School. Family-friendly activities, green vendors, live music, local food trucks, climbing wall, entertainment.

- Pajama Party fundraiser for All Mosta Ranch Montana nonprofit livestock rescue and educational center, 6-10 p.m. April 22, Triple Take Arena, 300 Morning View Drive, Kalispell. Wear pajamas, bring sleeping bag or folding chair. Meatball sliders, horsemanship demonstration, arena beach ball and movie “The Egg and I.” Adults $20; seniors and students $12; children 4-12, $8.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 24, Libby Christian Church.$20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.

- Red Cross blood drives April 24: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department; 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. April 24, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 25, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 25, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m. April 25, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Red Cross blood drives April 26: 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Flathead Electric Co-op; noon to 4 pm. The Springs at Whitefish, blood mobile.

- Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. April 27, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27, Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 676-2371.

- Red Cross blood drives April 27: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. First Interstate Bank, blood mobile, co-sponsored by Cold Stone; noon to 5:15 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, sponsored by Kalispell Rotary.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. April 27, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Red Cross blood drives April 28: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, blood mobile.

- Death by Chocolate Murder Mystery fundraiser, “Super Heroes, Villains & Sleuths from ‘60s TV and Films,” 7-10 p.m. April 28-29, Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue, Kalispell. Wine, hors d’oeuvres, music, chocolate. Tickets $60 each. Ages 21 and up. Call 755-2166.

- Whitefish Community Garden opening day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29, behind Whitefish United Methodist Church, off Wisconsin Avenue and Glenwood Road.

- Bigfork MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) host a Flathead Family Fun event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 29, Bigfork Elementary School and track area. Kids fun run and MomMile for older kids and adults 10 a.m.; kids’ activities 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — bounce house, face painting, cookie walk, obstacle course, crafts. Silent auction, raffle, bake sale and more.

- Abbie Shelter Survivor Summit, 1-5:30 p.m. April 29, KM Building, Kalispell. Keynote speaker is Rebecca Johns. Breakout session for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Free registration at www.abbieshelter.org/events. Childcare options available.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m. April 29, Kmart, Kalispell, blood mobile.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. May 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Zen priest Jerry Smyers presents a free Introduction to Zen Meditation class, 7 p.m. May 3, YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St. Polson. All welcome. Call 847-721-0665.

- Evergreen Kids Count event, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 4, Evergreen Junior High School. Award presentation 6 p.m. Family activities, face painting, games, concessions. Music by junior high band.

- Flathead Act for America presents a program by William Federer author and president of Amerisearch, Inc., “A History of Islam and the U.S. Constitution,” 6-8 p.m. May 4, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Tickets $10 or free for full-time students with ID. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com

- Columbia Falls Academic Endowment fundraising fiesta, 6-9 p.m. May 4, Cedar Lodge, Columbia Falls. Live and silent auctions, Mexican cuisine, cash bar, student performances. Tickets available at the door or call Bill Dakin, 253-5512.

- Flathead Gives fundraising event for area nonprofits, 6 p.m. May 4 to 6 a.m. May 5. Donate online at www.flatheadgives.org or at Flathead Gives celebration, Gateway Community Center, 1204 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.

- Church of Christ’s fifth annual community clothing give-away, May 5-6, 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Call Diane, 270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.

- 2017 Montana Spartan Race, May 6 and 7 at Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Beast race takes place Saturday; Sprint race is Sunday. Call Vonnie at 758-2809

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 8.

- Groundbreaking celebration for new Haskill Basin portion of Whitefish Trail system, 5-8 p.m. May 9. Shuttles will leave Bonzai Brewing in Whitefish at 5:15 p.m. for Lower Haskill Trailhead and then return for short ceremony.

- Flathead Democrats spring dinner, 5:30p.m. May 13, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. May 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Carla Wilton, 752-9624.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. May 18, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Strength and Balance,” 2-3:30 p.m. May 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Retirement party for Flathead High School English teacher Sue Brown, 2-4 p.m. June 10, Flathead High School commons. Cookie reception and presentations by colleagues and students. All welcome.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 12.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. June 13, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Healthy Skin,” 2-3:30 p.m. June 16, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. June 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Carla Wilton, 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. July 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Polson Main Street Cherry Festival, July 15-16. More than 125 vendor booths. Cherry baking, pit-spitting contests. Montana-made art and crafts, live music. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 406-883-3667; flatheadcherryfestival.com

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Brain Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m. July 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 40th reunion, July 28-30. Call 406-250-5275.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Healthy Aging” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Traveling half-scale replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall on display 24/7 in Kalispell Sept. 7-10. Opening ceremonies 10 a.m. Sept. 7. Closing ceremonies 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Medicare 101” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Winter Ready” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Managing Stress through the Holidays” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Festive Holiday Crafting” 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.