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TODay

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m., superintendent’s office.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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.

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

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

- 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.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Planning Ahead for Caregivers,” 1-2:30 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Evergreen Lions annual spaghetti dinner/auction, 4:30-7 p.m. 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. Call 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.

Deer Park School Negotiating Team meets 3:45 p.m.

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

- Spaghetti dinner fundraiser for students attending National Speech/Debate Tournament in June in Florida, 6 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Dessert auction, raffle. Cost $10 per person; $5 for children age 10 and younger.

- Columbia Falls Academic Endowment annual spring fundraiser, 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 270-5210.

- High school juniors and parents invited to a one-hour presentation by Reach Higher Montana about applying to college, financial aid and scholarships, 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free.

FRIDAY

- Cayuse Prairie School board special meeting at 7:45 a.m. Public welcome.

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 8 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

- 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 882-4922.

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

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Kalispell Schools Superintendent Mark Flatau discusses levy and Mark Laudy, president of Integrated Security Solutions Inc., discusses school safety; www.gcpachy.org

- 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. Logger sports competitions. Free. Public welcome.

- 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 882-4922.

- Flathead Audubon field trip to view migrating waterfowl at West Valley ponds, 9 a.m. to noon. Walk short distances to viewing areas. Bring binoculars, spotting scopes. Free. Limited to 20 people. RSVP to Cory Davis, 471-3314.

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

Thought

“The charm, one might say the genius of memory, is that it is choosy, chancy and temperamental: it rejects the edifying cathedral and indelibly photographs the small boy outside, chewing a hunk of melon in the dust.” — Elizabeth Bowen, Irish-born author (1899-1973)

- Montana SOARS hosts a presentation by social worker Stacy G. York for parents, teachers and those who work with children who have experienced trauma, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Lunch provided.

- Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a “Pick Your Park” clean up event, 10 a.m. to noon. Pick up trash and enjoy pizza afterward. Garbage bags and gloves provided at Woodland and Lawrence Parks main pavilions.

- Flathead Valley Earth Day celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whitefish High School, 1143 Fourth St. Over 40 booths, workshops, Whitefish Climate Action Plan presentation, bike rodeo and maintenance, climbing wall. Wild bird show 11:30 a.m.

- Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening, noon, Whitefish High School. Public invited.

- Owl Prowl ranger-led hike, 8 p.m. Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Hike 2 miles in search of owls. Bring headlamps, water, snacks, warm clothes. Space limited; register on Eventbrite. Cost $6 for those 13 and older; free for 12 and younger. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

Sunday

- Earth Day park clean up, 10 a.m. Flathead Lake State Park-Wayfarers Unit. Free snacks. Ranger-guided hike afterward. Bring water bottle, work clothes and sturdy shoes. Meets at Birch Grove picnic shelter near water. Call 837-3041 to register.

Monday

- Red Cross blood drives: 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 County Democratic Women meet at Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon buffet lunch for $14. RSVP to Elizabeth Mollica, 837-0939.

- Somers School District board work session 5 p.m., Somers Middle School.

- Public meeting to provided comment on Glacier Park’s Sperry Chalet Next Hundred Years environmental assessment, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC.

- Helena Flats School hosts “Meet Your School Board Candidates,” 6:30 p.m., school library. Public invited. Cookies and lemonade served.

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

Tuesday

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

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

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

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. Advanced Powder Coating, 37 Southside Commercial Court, Kalispell. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

- Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony and Business After Hours event for Ron Terry Construction, 5-7 p.m.,1280 Sawtooth Trail, Columbia Falls. Food, drinks, drawings and tours. Call Laura Gadwa, 892-2072.

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

Wednesday

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

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

- Red Sand Project event to raise awareness about human trafficking, noon, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited to fill sidewalk cracks with red sand to symbolize walking over marginalized people in the community. Guest speaker is Jennifer Fugatt with Soroptimist International of Whitefish.

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

- Zen priest Jerry Smyers presents a free Introduction to Zen Meditation class, 6 p.m., YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. All welcome. Call 847-721-0665.

- Northwest Montana Nature Photographers host a presentation by Jack Bell titled “My Photographic Journey, 7 p.m. Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

A look ahead

- Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. April 26, IT director’s office.

- 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.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. April 27, the Gathering Place 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Free of charge to anyone. Families welcome.

- Big Arm Association potluck, 6 p.m. April 27 at historic Big Arm School. Master gardener Mona Rey will talk about spring gardening preparation. Call 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, 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.

• Columbia Falls Women’s Connections indoor garage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28, North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls. Proceeds donated to Stonecroft Ministries. Call Sherry, 892-5990.

- “Clean the Fish” 8:30 a.m. to noon, April 28, Whitefish. Breakfast served to all volunteers 8:30 a.m. Glacier Bank parking lot, 319 E. Second St. Trash bags and gloves provided. Clean up begins 9:30 a.m. Lunch follows 11 a.m. to noon. Prizes; must be present to win. Call 863-6300.

- Wildcat Garden Volunteer Day, 9 to 11 a.m. April 28, Columbia Falls Junior High School.

- Flathead River Steward Program spring tree planting along Flathead River, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28, Diamond B Ranch, Kalispell. Volunteers needed. RSVP to Constanza, 406-883-1341.

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

- Ranger-led “Birds of a Feather” hike 10 a.m. April 28, Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit. 1.5 mile family-friendly bird walk. Bring water. Binoculars and bird guides provided. Meet at Harry Horn Day Use Center. Cost is $4 per person or $10 per family.

- Drug “Take Back” Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28, The Rock Building, 350 Heritage Way, near KRMC. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Drive up; no need to get out of your car. Sponsored by Flathead Valley Community Drug Task Force.

- 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.

- Lakeside community garden spring work day, 1-2 p.m. April 28.

- 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.

- Glacier Park Prescription (Rx) Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 29, Lake McDonald Lodge parking area. Free blood pressure screenings. Summit fitness experts provide trekking poles to demo, outdoor scavenger hunt with prizes, free energy bars.

- Community Rocks! family-friendly concert and spaghetti dinner, 3:30-7 p.m. April 29, The Armory, Whitefish. Musical petting zoo. Beer available. Adults $10, kids $5. Proceeds benefit Whitefish Community School nonprofit preschool.

- 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.

- West Valley Naturalists meet 7 p.m. April 30, West Valley Middle School Commons, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Speaker is Denny Olsen, conservation educator for Flathead Audubon. Free. Everyone welcome. Call Linda de Kort, 755-3704.

- 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.

- Stillwater Christian School presents “For Such a Time as This,” an evening with Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, May 2, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Purchase tickets at stillwaterchristianschool.org or call 752-4400.

- 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.

- Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m. May 3, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.

- 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.

- Ranger-led “Birds of a Feather” hike 6 p.m. May 3, Flathead Lake State Park – Wayfarers Unit. 1.5 mile family-friendly bird walk. Bring water. Binoculars and bird guides provided. Meet at Harry Horn Day Use Center. Cost is $4 per person or $10 per family.

- 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.

- 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.

- Annual Ladies Luncheon and Program on “Vintage Bridal Gowns: Styles and Stories from the Flathead,” 1-5 p.m. May 5, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. $20 for museum members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 756-8381.

- 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.

- 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.

- Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. May 17, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Craft isT-shirt painting. Free.

- 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 May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 283-7000 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.

- Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Guild annual quilt show,10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8-9, First Baptist Church, 6933 Montana 35. Bigfork. Quilt and gift baskets raffled.

- 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.

- The Gathering 2018, July 20-22, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka. Three days of reunion activities for all classmates and communities. Live music, meals, high school tour and more. Must register to attend: Call Deb or Ken, 406-756-756-7795. Classic car show noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.

- 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.

- Evergreen Show ‘n’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4, Colin’s Furniture parking lot, 1441 Montana 35, Kalispel. Call 885-1212.

- 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.