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TODay

- City of Kalispell begins water line repairs to 1000 block of Main Street today. Traffic will be detoured into parking and center lanes from Ninth to 12th Street for up to four days. Call Public Works, 758-7720.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., 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., 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.

- Salary Negotiation workshop, 12:30-3 p.m., room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Refreshments. Pre-registration required at kalispelllstartssmart.eventzilla.net.

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

- Community Economic Development Survey public input meeting, 3:45 p.m., the Gathering Place, 238 Adams St., Lakeside.

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

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

- Coffee with the Chief, 5:30 p.m., Winchester Room, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Chief of Police Roger Nasset discusses community issues over free coffee. Public welcome.

- Flathead County Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., Kalispell VFW Post 2252 meeting room, 330 First Ave. W. Call Lynne Stanley, 471-8317.

- Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m., school library. Public welcome.

- Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m.

Wednesday

- Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Drive.

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

- CASA for Kids hosts “The CASA Experience,” noon, Court Room 3, Flathead County Justice Center, Kalispell. Fifty-minute program, presentations.

- Free presentation on hearing health, loss, and balance/memory problems, noon to 1 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Refreshments, door prizes. Call Kathy or Kim at 862-4923 to reserve a spot.

- Blueprint for Success Brown Bag Series presents “Hiring for Ability, not Disability,” for employers, noon to 1 p.m., Gateway Community Center, room 25, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Free.

- Bigfork Area Association of Senior Citizens sponsors the speaker series, “Celebrating History — Downtown Creston,” 1 p.m. First Baptist Church of Bigfork, 6933 Montana 35, north of Bigfork. Public invited. Call 837-4157 or 756-8992.

• Deer Park School board Negotiation Committee meets at 4 p.m.

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

- Columbia Falls Aluminum Company Community Liaison Panel meets 6-8 p.m., Columbia Falls High School Cafeteria, 610 13th St. W. Discussion on Phase 1 Report and Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study. Open to public. Call 877-384-7036 to attend.

- Bigfork Art and Cultural Center host the Montana Conversations program, “The Art of Meaningful Conversation: Let’s Talk about What’s Important” with poet and FVCC instructor Lowell Jaeger, 6-8 p.m., 525 Electric Ave. Free. Open to public. Call 837-6927.

- Glacier Park Superintendent Jeff Mow gives a talk on management strategies and community/partner collaboration for the park regarding visitation, invasive species and climate change, 6 p.m. Arts and Technology Buildng, FVCC. Public invited.

- Flathead Chapter of the Montana Native Plant Society meets 7 p.m., North Valley Community Hall, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Botanist/author Peter Lesica presents a visual program on Hawaiian plant life. Free. Public welcome; www.mtnativeplants.org.

- Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Valley meet at 7 p.m. Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93. S., Kalispell. Call 881-4288.

Thursday

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

Thought

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” — Albert Einstein, German-American physicist (born 1879, died this date in 1955).

- Friends of the Library meet at noon, ImagineIF Library meeting room, Kalispell. All welcome.

- Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1 p.m., administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

- Flathead Area Young Professionals free networking event, 5:30-7p.m., Blue Canyon Kitchen and Tavern, 1840 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., Censtiible Auto Sale, 1305 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.

- Polson Chamber of Commerce Splash, 5-7 p.m., PureWest Real Estate, 50249 U.S. 93. Open to public. Call 883-5969.

- 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.

- Town hall meeting, 6-8 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. Public invited. Meeting will be video recorded and shared with Sen. Steve Daines.

- Free screening of documentary “Resilience,” (follow up to “Paper Tigers), 6:15-9:15 p.m., Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Discussion on coping with stress and trauma in high school students follows. Public invited.

Friday

- Child Find preschool developmental screening will take place from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Muldown Elementary School, 1300 E. Seventh St., Whitefish. No appointment necessary. Call 862-8620.

- “Experience FVCC” event for high school students and anyone considering a career change, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours, panel discussions with faculty, complimentary lunch. Question/answer session 3-5 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required at www.fvcc.edu/experience-fvcc. Call Morgan Ray, 756-3847.

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

- Flathead Chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, Kalispell. Social time, 11:30 a.m. Lunch available for $8. Call Doris Warrant, 752-8026.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is former Kalispell mayor Mark Johnson. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.

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

- North Valley Senior Center baked potato bar fundraiser, 4-7 p.m., 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Variety of toppings, coffee, ice cream for dessert. $5 per person. Call 892-4087.

- Grandfamilies of Montana Inc. support group for grandparents raising grandparents and kinship care families meets 7 p.m., 146 Third Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 406-300-1268.

Saturday

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

- Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana Earth Day clean up, 10 a.m. Volunteers will meet at Park and Ride trailhead at junction of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Safety vests and garbage sacks provided. Public welcome. Bring water.

- Glacier National Park Rx Day, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lake McDonald Lodge parking area. Free blood pressure screening, fitness experts, outdoor scavenger hunt with prizes, free energy bars. Public welcome.

- Annual Flathead Valley Earth Day celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Whitefish Middle School. Family-friendly activities, green vendors, live music, local food trucks, climbing wall, entertainment; bike rodeo and safety checks. E-waste recycling.

- Seventh annual Ladies Luncheon, 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Formal tea featuring vintage hats from museum’s collection and more. Bobbie Truckner will talk about her mother’s shop, “Wilda May’s Hat and Handcraft Shop.” Raffle, silent auction. Tickets $20 members; $23 nonmembers. Call 756-8381.

- Pajama Party fundraiser for All Mosta Ranch Montana nonprofit livestock rescue and educational center, 6-10 p.m., 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. Call 406-270-7513 to reserve your space.

Monday

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

- Sex Trafficking Awareness Seminar, 6-9 p.m., room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Panel discussion with police and sheriff’s departments and social workers. Educational materials available. Free. Public invited. Call 885-0292.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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 County Democratic Women meet at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Roger Nasset, Kalispell Chief of Police. Social at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon buffet lunch for $14. For reservations, call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.

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

- Montana Human Rights Network presents former white supremacist Christian Picciolini’s “Life After Hate” tour, 7 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish.

A look ahead

- 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.

- Nurturing Center’s annual Blue Ribbon child abuse prevention event, 4-6 p.m. April 25, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Free hot dogs, drinks, games, entertainment, face painting. Wear blue in honor of Child Abuse Prevention month.

- 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.

- Frontier Hospice presents an educational program titled “When Grief is Complicated,” 2-5 p.m. April 27, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Room 38, Kalispell. Video, discussion, complimentary learning materials. Call 755-4953.

- Retired Glacier National Park ranger Gary Moses and Whitefish Trail naturalist Kim Corette host an interactive presentation about bear biology and behavior, how to avoid bear encounters, 5-7 p.m. April 27, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Free. Public invited. Call 862-3880.

- Montana Wilderness Association hosts 2017 Wilderness Walks presentation, 6-8 p.m. April 27, Cabinet Brewing Company, Libby.

- Joe Coco presents a free seminar “Leadership Fundamentals,” 7-8:30 p.m. April 27, Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. RSVP to Erika, 862-9400.

- Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m. April 27, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. April 27, Polson City Library meeting room. Tom Bansak from Flathead Lake Biological Station presents “Shrimp, Salmon, Trout and Mussels: Invasive Seafood Chowder in Flathead Lake.” Free. All welcome.

- 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.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. April 28, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is Jeremy Mahugh, co-founder of DeliverFund. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.

- Kalispell Arbor Day “May the Forest be with You” celebration, 1 p.m. 9:15 a.m. April 28, Kidsport Complex, U.S. 93, across from FVCC. School District 5 third graders will visit 20 educational booths, take part in fun activities and tree planting ceremony. Guest speakers.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. April 28, The Gathering Place, 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Free. Families welcome.

- Big Arm community potluck, 6 p.m. April 28, Historic Big Arm School. Speaker is Jim Simpson, chairman of Lake County Conservation District. Call N. Foster, 849-5064.

- 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.

- Canvas Empty Nesters sock hop for ages 18 and up, 7-10 p.m. April 28, the Armory, corner of Second Street and Meridian Road, Whitefish. Music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dance instruction, snacks. Admission $5 at door. All welcome. Sign up optional at canvaschurch.com/activity.

- 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.

- The Bad Larrys give a benefit spring concert for Kalispell Montessori Elementary and Middle School, 7 p.m. April 29, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Wine and beer for purchase. Raffle. Adults $10, children12 and under, $5, available at school, Ceres Bakery and Glacier Ginger Brew, Whitefish; or purchase at door. Call 755-3826.

- Fourth annual Animal Care Expo and Cat Adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 30, Flathead Spay & Neuter Clinic, 3491 Trumble Creek Rd., Columbia Falls. Cat and dog vaccines, microchipping. Cats available for adoption. Appointments first come, first serve by calling 881-4500 (voicemail). For information, call Mimi Beadles, 261-5175.

- Hope 406 sponsors a presentation by international speaker/author Angela Q. Bertone titled “Change Your Mind, Change Your Life,” on breaking unhealthy cycles, 7 p.m. April 30, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Reception and book signing 6-7 p.m. No cover charges; donations accepted to support Bertone’s outreach. Call Ming Lovejoy, 406-212-2729.

- Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30-8 p.m. May 1, Buffalo Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Topic is using tools for stamp identification, Part 1. All welcome; glacierstampclubmt@gmail.com

- 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.

- Project Whitefish 28th annual Wine and Food Fest, 6-9 p.m. May 3, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Live and silent auctions. Tickets 470 per person, available at the Village Shop, Imagination Station and O’Shaughnessy Center. Call 862-5371.

- 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.

- Flathead Valley Community Band and Columbia Falls Community Choir May Music Spectacular, 7:30 p.m. May 3, Flathead High School auditorium. Free.

- 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.

- Explore bear signs and safety along the Whitefish trail on a guided hike with retired Glacier National Park ranger Gary Moses and Whitefish Trail naturalist Kim Corette, 5-7 p.m. May 4, Lion Mountain Trailhead. Practice using inert bear spray, increase your animal awareness and learn all about being prepared in bear country. Family-friendly, easy one- to two-mile hike. Free. Call 862-3880.

- 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.

- Montana Wilderness Association hosts 2017 Wilderness Walks presentation, 6-8 p.m. May 4, Kalispell Brewing Company.

- 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.

- Flathead CARE Cinco de Mayo fundraiser, 7-11 p.m. May 5, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Mexican hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, games, live music. Tickets will be available at Red Lion and Kalispell Grand hotels. Call Kari Gabriel, 249-7800.

- Pie auction fundraiser, 7 p.m. May 5, Swan River Community Hall, corner of Echo Lake/Swan River Road, Bigfork. Admission is $5 or one pie per family. Proceeds go toward community hall improvements. Call Linda Russell, 837-5407.

- Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale and flower show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 6, west end, Kalispell Center Mall. Tubers $1 each or six for $5.

- Mission Mountain Winery Red Wine and Chocolate event to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 6, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- 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.

- KOA Campgrounds fundraising event for KOA Care Camps for children with cancer, May 12-13. Camp May 12 at regular price; May 13 charge will be $10 and will be donated to children’s camp. Available at Whitefish, West Glacier and Polson KOAs.

- Bike and bird watching trip to West Valley Wetlands, 9 a.m. to noon May 13. Mountain or fat tire bike and helmets needed. To sign up, call Laura Katzman at Flathead Land Trust, 752-8293.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. May 13, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Free screening of PBS documentary, “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts,” 1 p.m. May 13, Dome Theater, Libby. Free handouts and resources available.

- 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.

- Coffee with the Chief, 5:30 p.m. May 16, Winchester Room, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Chief of Police Roger Nasset discusses community issues over free coffee. Public welcome.

- 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.

- Open house for new Whitefish City Hall, 3-5:30 p.m. May 19. Ribbon cutting, time capsule placement, tours, cake. Public invited.

- “Build a Mountain of Food” campaign for Flathead Food Bank, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 20. Make donations of nonperishable food at Kalispell and Evergreen Super 1, Smith’s, Walmart, Albertsons. Call Bob Helder, 752-3663.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana conducts a community needs assessment town hall meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 24, Columbia Falls Senior Center. Open to public.

- 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.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. June 10, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- 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.

- Coffee with the Chief, 5:30 p.m. June 20, Winchester Room, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Chief of Police Roger Nasset discusses community issues over free coffee. Public welcome.

- 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.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. July 8, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- 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.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Aug. 12, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Flathead Lake Aber Days Reunion Concert, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 12, Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater, Polson. Mission Mountain Wood Band, Sam Riddle, Andrea Harsell, Luna Roja. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Advance tickets $35; $40 at gate. Children 7-12, $15; under 6, free; www.aberdaykegger.com. Call Mick Holien, 406-544-2478.

- 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.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Sept. 9, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- 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.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Oct. 14, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- 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.