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TODay

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members). Call 863-3627.

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

- Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.

- Nurturing Center’s annual Blue Ribbon child abuse prevention event has been postponed.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. First Interstate Bank, 7265 U.S.93 S., Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

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

- City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.

- Home school concert, 7 p.m., Central Bible Church, 902 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

Wednesday

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., Life Enrichment Room, the Retreat at Buffalo Hill, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

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

- Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Unwind, 5-6:30 p.m. Plant Land, 1008 U.S. 2 E. Giveaways. All welcome. Call 758-2803.

- STOP Underage Drinking in the Flathead Coalition presents a free program titled “Understanding Trends in Teen Behavior,” 7 p.m. Kalispell Middle School. Speakers include Burket Kniveton from Center for Restorative Youth Justice and Kari Gabriel, director of Flathead CARE. Question/answer session. All welcome. Call Melanie Mellgren-Sidmore, 756-5659.

Thursday

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

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

- Red Cross blood drives 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., 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Frontier Hospice presents an educational program titled “When Grief is Complicated,” 2-5 p.m., 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., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Free. Public invited. Call 862-3880.

- Flathead High School 2017 Fine Arts celebration and reception, 5-6 p.m., Art Gallery, room 131 Flathead High School. Music, hors d’oeuvres. Public invited.

- Canyon Community Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hungry Horse School. Menu features biscuits and gravy, egg bake casserole, fruit. All welcome. Call Flo, 250-3406; or Luann, 261-1083.

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

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

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

- Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., 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.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drives: 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.

Thought

“There are two great rules of life, the one general and the other particular. The first is that everyone can, in the end, get what he wants if he only tries. This is the general rule. The particular rule is that every individual is more or less an exception to the general rule.” — Samuel Butler, English author (1835-1902).

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., 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 begins 9:15 a.m., Kidsport Complex, U.S. 93, across from FVCC. School District 5 third graders will visit 20 educational booths, take part in fun activities. Special ceremony begins at 1 p.m. with a tree planting ceremony and guest speakers.

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

- Museum at Central School open house to say goodbye to retiring executive director Gil Jordan and welcome new director Jacob Thomas, 5:30 p.m. 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public invited.

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

- Girls Fun Night — Romania for all girls ages 5-14, 6-9 p.m., Whitefish Assembly, 150 Lamb Lane, Whitefish (off Karrow Drive). Romanian culture, crafts, games and food. Door prizes. Attendees are asked to donate their spare change to Coins for Kids, part of Boys and Girls Missionary Challenge and World Missions, raising funds to build a brand new school in Baneasa, Romania. Sign up by April 26 by calling Whitefish Assembly at 862-4039 or Pam Beckstrom at 881-2909.

- Death by Chocolate Murder Mystery fundraiser, “Super Heroes, Villains & Sleuths from ‘60s TV and Films,” 7-10 p.m. today and April 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., the Armory, corner of Second Street and Meridian Road, Kalispell. Music from the ‘50s and ‘60s. Dance instruction, snacks. Admission $5 at door. All welcome. Sign up optional at canvaschurch.com/activity.

Saturday

- Columbia Falls Lions Club annual pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Adults $7, seniors $6, kids 12 and under $4, families $20. All proceeds support Lions projects in the Columbia Falls area.

Epworth United Methodist Church rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Clothing, housewares, appliances, furniture, toys/games. Bake sale. Proceeds support national and international relief. Call 257-6849.

- Whitefish Community Garden opening day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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., 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.

- Whitefish Community Center offers a free beginner’s class for tai chi and/or quigong, 10 a.m. to noon, 121 E. Second St., Whitefish. Instructors are David Calabretta and Karen Nesbitt. To reserve a spot, call Kathy or Kim, 862-4923. Goody bags for first 25 participants.

- National DEA Drug Take Back event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polson Walgreen’s. Bring in old prescription medicines for proper disposal by police department; non-labeled accepted also.

- Abbie Shelter Survivor Summit, 1-5:30 p.m., 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., Kmart, Kalispell, blood mobile.

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

- The Bad Larrys give a benefit spring concert for Kalispell Montessori Elementary and Middle School, 7 p.m., 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.

Sunday

- Fourth annual Animal Care Expo and Cat Adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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., 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.

Monday

- FVCC Art Club annual Mother’s Day sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and May 2, Arts and Technology Building. Variety of mediums available for purchase. Opening and awards ceremony 4 p.m. May 2. Free and open to public. Call David Regan, 756-3993.

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

A look ahead

- FVCC Art Club annual Mother’s Day sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 2, Arts and Technology Building. Variety of mediums available for purchase. Opening and awards ceremony 4 p.m. May 2. Free and open to public. Call David Regan, 756-3993.

- Polson Chamber of Commerce meets noon to 1 p.m. May 3, KwaTaqNuk Resort. Speaker is Brian Lipscomb, CEO of Energy Keepers. Lunch available for $11. Public welcome. Call 883-5969.

- 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.

- Friendship Force meets for breakfast, 9 a.m. Sykes’, Kalispell. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. Call Carol, 752-6839.

- 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.

- Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 8 a.m. May 4, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

- 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.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. May 5, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. State Sen. Keith Regier talks about foreign law in Montana. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.

- Cinco de Mayo fiesta fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. May 5, Pearce Center, St. Richard’s Catholic Church, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Taco bar, silent auction, 50-50 raffle and movie. Cost $10 per person or $25 per family of four or more. Everyone welcome. Proceeds support Love Inc.’s outreach to needy in north Flathead Valley.

- 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 $40, available at Red Lion and Kalispell Grand hotels (must beat least 21). 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.

- Swan Valley Connections screens the life “Bud’s Place,” about life of wilderness advocate Bud Moore, 7 p.m. May 5, Swan Valley Community Hall, Montana 83, mile marker 42.5, Condon. Moore’s son, Bill Moore, will present a question/answer session afterward. Free. All welcome. Call 406-754-3137.

- 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.

- Glacier Institute annual Volunteer Work Day May 6, Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Lunch provided. Call 755-1211 to sign up.

- 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.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. May 12, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is local businessman Ray Thompson. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.• 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.

- Flathead Kennel Club sponsors an AKC-sanctioned all breed B-OB match with classes in conformation, junior showmanship, rally and obedience (mixed breeds may compet in this class), May 13, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Registration 8-9:30 a.m. Classes begin 10 a.m. Public welcome. Free Admission. Call Linda, 314-4367.

- 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.

- Flathead Audubon and Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center host a free “Language of Birds” workshop, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 13, based at Kalispell Montessori School, Willow Glen Drive and Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. To register, call Brett Holmquist at 406-260-8620.

- Annual BioBlitz, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 13, FVCC. Outdoor community survey of biological diversity of campus. Open to all ages. Activities and crafts for children. Call Ruth Wrightsman, 756-3878.

- 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.

- Crown of the Continent Choir and Headwaters Ensemble season finale concert and fundraiser, “Music of the Spheres, Song and Image in Harmony,” May 13, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Doors open 6 p.m.; concert starts 7 p.m. Admission free; donations accepted. Silent auction. Ice cream and beverages available at intermission.

- 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.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18, Bigfork Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

- 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.

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

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 22, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- 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.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 27, Gatewauy Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- 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.

- 2017 Youth Competition Traditional Native Games for ages 8-18,June 14-16, Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier. Registration $25 per youth. Register online by June 1, www.traditionalnativegames.org/registration.

- 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.

- Glacier Symphony Summer “Pops Goes to the Movies” outdoor concerts, July 7-8, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, rain or shine. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Concerts begin 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or buy food, beer and wine from on site vendors. For tickets, call 406-407-7000.

- 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.