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TODAY

- Flathead County Republicans Lincoln-Reagan Day Brunch, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Doors open at noon, brunch buffet 1 p.m. Meet all four Republican candidates for U.S. Senate and other local candidates. Sen. Steve Daines and Congressman Greg Gianforte will attend. $30 single, $50 per couple. Call 250-5098.

- PlantWise Flathead hosts a healthy potluck, 5-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Northridge Lutheran Church in Kalispell. Bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share, and recipe. Call Diana, 253-0498; or Michael, 253-0451.

MONDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., FVCC.

- Flathead County Republican Women general meeting, noon at the Hampton Inn of Kalispell, 1140 US 2 W. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Meet the candidates for Flathead County Commissioner. Call Heidi Roedel, 270-5606.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m. in school gym.

- Columbia Falls School Board meets 6 p.m. in administration office, 501 Sixth Ave.W.

- Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners presents “Flathead’s Ground Observer Corps” by Jon Axline of Helena at Red Lion, 20 North Main, 5:30 p.m. for Grab ’n’ Greet and book signings, 6:15 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. history presentation. Dinner is $19 which includes the presentation. Non-dinner, walk-in seating will be available free to all Posse members and youth under 16, and $5 each for non- members. Call 406/752-9642 or email to kbrittonrn@gmail.com.

- Marion School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. in the modular building.

- Word of Life Christian Center hosts speaker Randal Neal from Christians United for Israel, 6:30-8 p.m., 2400 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Call 756-5433.

TUESDAY

- 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. Magician Dan Jimmerman entertains. Speaker is Debbie McPherson of Kila. 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., Lakeside QRU.

- Last Chance Patriots event featuring Pastor Shahram Hadian, 6 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn Conference Center in Polson. Topic is “The Trojan Horse of Interfaith Dialogue between Christians and Muslims.” $10 tickets are available on EventBrite and at the door. Free admission for full-time students with valid ID.

- Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Mark Raisler, co-owner of Headhunters Fly Shop in Craig, will talk about the blue-ribbon Missouri trout fishery. Refreshments. Door prize. Public welcome. Call Larry Timchak, 250-7473.

- First meeting of Citizens Climate Lobby, a new conservation group in the Valley, 7 p.m., Glacier Room at Perkins, 1390 U.S. 2 W. Call 253-0129.

WEDNESDAY

- Red Cross blood drives: 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. St. Joseph Hospital, Polson; noon to 4:30 p.m. Troy Baptist Church.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Speakers are Meagan Upton, owner of Columbia Falls Massage Therapy, and Debbie McPherson. Donations for upcoming garage sale will be collected. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy, 387-4119; or Janet, 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors on, “Eating Local and Loving It,” 2-3:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

THURSDAY

- Red Cross blood drives April 19: 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Libby VFW; noon to 5:15 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, sponsored by Rotary.

Thought

“Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” — Doug Larson, columnist and editor (1926 - ).

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board meets at noon, April 19, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Luncheon April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Snappy’s Event Center, $5 per person, call 885-1212 for reservations.

- Evergreen Lions annual spaghetti dinner/auction, 4:30-7 p.m. April 19. Evergreen Middle School gym. Benefit for family of TJ Cooper who was injured in a logging accident.

- L.E.O. Let’s Eat Out social evening with Friendship Force members at Logan’s Bar and Grill, Grouse Mountain Lodge, 5 p.m. April 19; Priscilla at 756-9332.

- Bigfork community common hot meal, 3-6 p.m. every Thursday, United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave. Pool table, foosball, TV. Free. All welcome. Call Dana 837-4547.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m. April 19, Ortho Rehab, 38 Bruyer Way, Kalispell. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.

- Columbia Falls Academic Endowment annual spring fundraiser, April 19, Cedar Creek Lodge, Columbia Falls. Finger food, cash bar, student entertainment, live and silent auctions. Doors open 5:30 p.m.; live auction begins 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 406-270-5210.

FRIDAY

- First Baptist Church of Eureka spring rummage sale and estate book sale, 355 Ninth St. E. in Eureka, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Marilyn at 406-882-4922.

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

- Backpacking 101 class series part III on “Camp Set Up and Cooking,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell. Pre-registration required. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

- Smith Valley School Parent Teach Committee’s Springo Bingo Fundraiser 5:30 p.m. in the school gym, 2901 U.S. 2 W.

SATURDAY

- Flathead Valley Community College Stumpjumper Days, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the FVCC Logger Sports Arena

- First Baptist Church of Eureka spring rummage sale and estate book sale, 355 Ninth St. E. in Eureka 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Marilyn at 406-882-4922.

- Teakettle Quilt Guild 2018 Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glacier Gateway Elementary School, 440 Fourth Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Vendors, boutique, raffle. Bring donations for Columbia Falls Food Bank. Free admission.

A LOOK AHEAD

- Red Cross blood drives April 23: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. April 23, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 24, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. April 24, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Fee is $10, cash or check. Call 758-5730.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m. April 25, Imperial Dry Cleaners, Kalispell, blood mobile.

- Nurturing Center annual Blue Ribbon event for Child Abuse Prevention Month, 4-6 p.m. April 25, Lawrence Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Wear blue to make human blue ribbon. Food and music. All welcome.

- Zen meditation class at YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson , April 25, 6 p.m.; free; call 847-721-0665.

- Marion Fire District board meets at 5 p.m. April 26, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 26, Sportsman & Ski Haus, blood mobile.

- Job Fair, 2:30-6 p.m. April 26, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Hosted by Job Services Kalispell. Call Roberta Diegel, 758-6273.

- Red Cross blood drives April 27: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell, blood mobile.

- Big Arm Association potluck, 6 p.m. April 27 at historic Big Arm School; 406-849-5133.

- Spring Swing Fling Thing, 6:30 p.m. April 27, Salvation Army Community Center, 110 Bountiful Drive, Kalispell. Dance music provided by BJ Lupton’s 18-member Swingin’ On High Band and Stillwater Christian School Jazz Band. Refreshments. Free; donations accepted.

- Death by Chocolate fundraiser production titled “Out of This World,” 7-10 p.m. April 27-28, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Tickets $60 person available at Mansion Gift Shoppe and The Book Shelf, 101 Main St., • Kalispell. VIP tickets are $100, available at mansion only. Call 755-2166.

- Special Friends Advocacy’s 32nd Big Wheels Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, April 28. at Glacier High School. Games begin at 8 a.m. and the championship game will be late afternoon. Free admissions; donations greatly appreciated. All proceeds go to benefit community members with disabilities. For more information or to volunteer, contact Special Friends Advocacy at 756-5488 or specialfriendsmt@gmail.com.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 28, Rosauers, Kalispell.

- Wildcat Garden Volunteer Day, 9 to 11 a.m. April 28, Columbia Falls Junior High school. Call (224) 261-225.

- Kalispell Senior Center tea party fundraiser, 1-4 p.m. April 28, Agency on Aging dining room, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Tea sandwiches, cakes. Entertainment, door prizes. Tickets $15; advance purchase required. Call 257-1598.

- Celebration of Native American culture, 2-5:30 p.m. April 28, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Dancing, drumming, storytelling by members of the Spirit of the Buffalo from Browning. Free. Public invited. Raffle. Concessions available.

- Flathead Democrats annual spring dinner, 6 p.m., April 28, Cedar Creek Lodge, Columbia Falls. Guest speaker is Helena mayor Wilmot Collins. Special guest is acclaimed artist Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey. Live auction of her original dye on silk painting, “Leading the Charge.” Tickets are $50. Call 406-730-2741.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. April 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Smart Driver Course at the North Valley Hospital, Whitefish, May 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 863-3627 for a reservation.

- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2, FVCC. Free. Public invited to enter portable Space Station gallery and scream to release pent up emotions.

- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 4-6 p.m. May 3, ImagineIF Library, Bigfork. Free. Public invited to enter portable Space Station gallery and scream to release pent up emotions.

- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 3-6 p.m. May 4, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Free. Public invited to enter portable Space Station gallery and scream to release pent up emotions.

- Kids Count in Evergreen event, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 3, Evergreen Junior High School. Free games, pizza, prizes. Future Evergreen Leaders announced 6 p.m. Call Evergreen Chamber of Commerce, 885-1212.

- Church of Christ’s annual community clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 4-5, 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Donations accepted through April. Call Diane,270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.

- FVCC Spring Concert Series, 2 p.m. May 4, Room 144, Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center. Student recital. Free. Public invited.

- FVCC Spring Concert Series, 7 p.m. May 9, Arts and Technology Building. Orchestra, Choral and Chamber Ensembles perform. Free. Public invited.

- Smart Driver Course at the Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 676-2371 for a reservation.

- 406 Voice Competition finals, 6 p.m. May 12, Grand Ballroom, Best Western Plus Flathead, Kalispell. Live music, silent auction. Families welcome. Fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home; www.the406voice.com

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 14.

- Smart Driver Course at the Noxon Fire Hall, May 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 847-2457 for a reservation.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Strategies for Lifelong Physical Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m. May 16, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Smart Driver Course at the Bigfork Senior Center, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 837-4157 for a reservation.

- Annual Armed Forces Day Benefit Banquet, May 19, Kalispell Elks, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Social hour 5:30 p.m. Prime rib dinner 6:30 p.m. Music by Erik Dye and BJ Lupton’s Swing Light Band. Tickets $35 per person; $200 for table of six, including bottle of wine. Advance tickets available at Northwest Veterans Food Pantry, 1349 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell, or call 756-7304; no tickets will be sold at door. All welcome.

- Smart Driver Course at the Summit in Kalispell, May 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call 751-4500 for a reservation.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. May 21, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Smart Driver Course at the North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls, May 21 from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 892-4087 for a reservation.

- Smart Driver Course at the Libby Christian Church from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 283-7000 for a reservation.

- Smart Driver Course at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital, Plains, May 23 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 826-4800 for a reservation.

- Heritage Museum 40th anniversary grand season opening, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 2, 34067 U.S. 2, Libby. Speakers, music, dancing, lunch in historic cookhouse, Model T rides. Call 406-293-7521.

- Lakeside QRU annual ham dinner, 3-6 p.m. June 3, Lakeside QRU, 201 Bills Road. Menu is ham, homemade scalloped potatoes and buns, vegetable, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for $10. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Heritage Place yard and craft sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8-9, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell. All proceeds go to buy plants for residents’ needs. Call Sarah Schussler, activities director, 406-755-8000.

- Montana Air Adventures hosts annual Kalispell City Airport Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, 1880 U.S. 93 S. Free airplane/helicopter rides, classic car/motorcycle show, hay rides, aircraft displays and demonstrations, bounce house, bungee jumping, mini-golf, raffles. Food vendors. Call 755-2376.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 11.

- Taste of Kalispell, 5:30-8 p.m. June 21, Museum at Central School lawn, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Food provided by local restaurants, drinks, live music by Cocinando. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors (64 and older), $20 youth 11-14, kids under 10, free. Call 253-6923.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. June 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. June 18, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “ Easily Explore Glacier Park — A Ranger’s Insight,” 2-3:30 p.m. June 20, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show, June 22-24, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Friday — Evening cruise Saturday — Public viewing on dock, waterski demonstration. Sunday — poker run 9:30 a.m.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station research cruise, 3-6 p.m. July 10, aboard the Far West to one of the station’s monitoring sites. Appetizers, beverages, music. $50 per person. Space limited; reservations required; 406-982-3301, ext. 229.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. July 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.?

- Lakeside Community Club annual fair, July 14. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m., Lakeside Chapel. Silent auction and Attic Treasures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School. Food concession open 10 a.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Kids’ Zone and silent auction close at 2 p.m. Duck races, 4 p.m.,Tamarack Brewing Company; lakesidesomerschamber.org.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. July 16, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Are your Cyber-savvy?” 2-3:30 p.m. July 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Miracle of America annual Live History Days, July 21-22, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Pioneer crafts, demonstrations, activities, food concessions. Call Gil, 406-883-6264.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 3, 32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson. Tours, boat trips on research vessel, exhibits, presentations. Free. Public welcome; 406-982-3301.

- West Shore Community Library ice cream social, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 4, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Games, story time, activities.

- Montana Cup Sailing Regatta, Aug. 4-5, Flathead Lake; nfyc.org

Blacktail Hill Climb Bicycle Race, Aug. 11, Lakeside. Barbecue and live music afterward, Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort. Fundraiser for Lakeside Community Club. To register, call 250-6714.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Flathead Valley — A Look Back,” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug.1 5, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Annual Dayton Daze “Montana Gold Rush” celebration and fundraiser for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department and QRU, noon Sept. 8, Dayton. Car show, parade, music, flea market and craft sale, silent auction, rifle raffle, concessions and beer.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Annual Shriners/Spinnaker Chili cook off and wiener dog races, Sept. 15, Spinnaker Bar and Grill, Lakeside; 406-844-2176.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Dementia Treatment — What’s On the Horizon,” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Local Political Climate — Issues and Candidates” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Fall Prevention and Winter Safety Tips,” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.