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TODay

- Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Elks Lodge, Kalispell.

- Flathead Valley Community Drug Task Force meets noon to 1 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, Health Department conference, room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Kipp Stratton, patrol agent for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, discusses cross-border trafficking and shares insights from 23 years in law enforcement. Public invited; fvcdtf@gmail.com

- Bigfork County Water and Sewer District meets at 7 p.m., district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.

- Screening of documentary film “Saving Snow” and panel discussion on climate change, 7:30 p.m. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Admission free. Refreshments available.

Thursday

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

- Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m. downstairs of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call Shelley Gonzales, 837-5346.

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

- Western Native Voice and Mission Valley Rises sponsor a Get Out the Vote training and networking event, 5:30 p.m. Polson Library, 2 First Ave. E. Hot drinks, light snacks. Call Gail Trenfield, 406-745-3001.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood.

Saturday

- Flathead Audubon field trip to Owen Sowerwine natural area, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell. Guide Brian Baxter gives a one-hour classroom session and slide presentation on “The Essence of Animal Tracking.” Trip limited to 15 participants. To sign up, call Baxter, 406-291-2154.

- Ferndale Sewing Circle bake sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ferndale Community Center, South Ferndale Drive, from Ferndale Fire Hall on Montana 209. Call 837-7278.

- Lone Pine State Park annual Hop into Spring Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the picnic shelter. Hunts at top of every hour. Hiking, face painting, crafts, stories, games. $4 per person. Pre-registration recommended. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

- Bigfork Masonic Lodge hosts an Easter egg hunt at noon for preschool to fourth grade children, Bigfork Elementary School, north side parking lot.

- Flathead Lake Brewing Company invites children to get a photo with the Easter Bunny and receive a treat, 1-2 p.m., 116 Holt Drive, Bigfork.

Sunday

- Hope Church Easter helicopter egg drop, 10:30 a.m., 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Call 257-7112.

- Columbia Falls Lions Club annual Easter egg hunt for kids of all ages, 1 p.m., Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Call 892-2072.

- Kalispell Elks Lodge annual Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., at Lions Park, east side of U.S. 9 south, across from Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. For groups up to 12 years of age.

Monday

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

- Free introductory talk for upcoming Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course 5:30-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Learn how meditation can help with pain, illness and stress. Call Michelle Richards, 261-4112.

Tuesday

- FVCC’s Art Department hosts a reception featuring Jennifer Li’s paintings, 4-6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Light refreshments. Public invited.

- Community Benefit Night, 5-8 p.m., Backslope Brewing, 1107 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Portion of sales benefits Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association and Glacier Park fire lookouts.

Thought

“It isn’t what people think that’s important, but the reason they think what they think.” — Eugene Ionesco, Romanian-French playwright (born in 1909, died this date in 1994).

A look ahead

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m. April 4, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

- Annual fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 4, Hu Hot, Kalispell. 100 percent of sales donated.

- Farm Hands-Nourish the Flathead Community Night, 5-8 p.m. April 4, The Raven, 15321 Montana 35, Woods Bay, five miles south of Bigfork. Dinner $15, of which $10 and $1 of every drink benefits the nonprofit.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School special board meeting 5 p.m. April 4.

- Annual Creston Auction and Country Fair April 6-8, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Friday — Consignment Day, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday — Auction begins 9 a.m. Grounds open 7 a.m. Bid tickets $5. Sunday — RV, Marine Auto and Equipment Sale, 11 a.m. Grounds open 9 a.m. Bid tickets $10. Call 406-250-7396.

- Wilderness Speaker Series presents “The Recovery of Grizzly Bears in Montana,” 7-8:15 p.m. April 4, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call Carol Treadwell, 387-3847.

- PlantWise Flathead hosts a screening of the documentary film “Eating You Alive,” 7 p.m. April 5, Signature Theaters, Kalispell. Call Diana, 406-253-0498; or Michael, 406-253-0451.

- FVCC Spring Concert Series, 7 p.m. April 6, Arts and Technology Building. Students in private instruction and Chamber Ensemble perform. Free. Public invited.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon April 9, Troy United Methodist Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. April 9.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. April 9, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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

- Holocaust survivor Peter Metzelaar shares his story at a lecture, 7 p.m. April 10, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public.

- Swan Valley Bear Resources Spring Bear Wake-up Social, 6-9 p.m. Apr. 12, Swan Valley Community Hall, Montana 83, mile marker 42.5, Condon. Tim Manley, FWP grizzly bear management specialist, and Stacy Courville, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes grizzly bear specialist, give presentations about bear behavior, biology, and conflict management. Snacks, beverages. Free. Open to public.

- Flathead County Parks and Recreation/Weeds Department conducts volunteer training, 7-9 p.m. April 12, Department Shop, 307 FFA Drive, Kalispell. Requirement for non-tool related volunteer works in Herron Park in 2018.

- Book reading by historian and baseball aficionado Rob Bauer, author of “The Boys of Summer Are Back: A Celebration of Baseball History,” 7 p.m. April 12, FVCC Library, in the Learning Resource Center. Refreshments, baseball history trivia game with prizes awarded to top players. Free. Public invited.

- Annual Cowboy Up auction fundraiser for Samaritan House, April 14, Gardner’s Auction Barn, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Pulled pork dinner, live dance music with Smart Alex, raffle, live and silent auction. Doors open 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Tickets $40 each; tables of eight $320 reserved in advance. Call 257-5801.

- Polson United Methodist Church 1950s dinner and bingo party April 14. Entertainment, 50/50 raffles, door prizes. Dinner 6-7 p.m. Bingo 7 p.m. Cost $12. Children 5 and younger, free. All proceeds benefit East Slope Winter Storm Disaster Relief Party. Call Dee Walker, 883-0099.

- Lighthouse Christian Home country dance and auction, 6 p.m. April 14, Best Western Inn, 4824 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Barbecue dinner, live music, silent and live auctions, raffle. Tickets $50 per person. Tables of eight are $350. Call 857-3276.

- PlantWise Flathead hosts a healthy potluck, 5-7 p.m. April 15, Fellowship Hall, Northridge Lutheran Church in Kalispell. Bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share, and recipe. Call Diana, 406-253-0498; or Michael, 406-253-0451.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. April 16, 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. April 16.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. April 17, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors on, “Eating Local and Loving It,” 2-3:30 p.m. April 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

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

- Evergreen Lions annual spaghetti dinner/auction, 4:30-7:00 p.m. April 19. Evergreen Middle School gym. Benefit for family of TJ Cooper who was injured in a logging accident.

- 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.

- Teakettle Quilt Guild 2018 Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21, Glacier Gateway Elementary School, 440 Fourth Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Vendors, boutique, raffle. Bring donations for Columbia Falls Food Bank. Free admission.

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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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, April 28, Cedar Creek Lodge, Columbia Falls. Guest speaker is Helena mayor Wilmot Collins.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

• 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.

- 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.

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

- 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.

- 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.

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

- 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.

- 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.

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

- 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.