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- Mother’s Day community hike, 10 a.m. to noon, Reservoir Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Hike 3 miles to Valley Overlook or choose own distance. Bring a lunch. Free. Open to public.

Monday

- Complimentary ice cream social for students and the community, noon to 1 p.m., at the site of the future Library and Learning Commons.

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

- Flathead Audubon annual meeting and potluck, Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Doors open 5 p.m. Potluck 6 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m. Silent auction. Program by new executive director Larry Berrin. Free. Open to public.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m.

- Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets at Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; business meeting and dinner 6 p.m. Two members give a presentation on a South African safari. All interested in travel welcome. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- Whitefish Tourism Master Plan Steering Committee invites public to share input, 6-8 p.m., Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers.

- Columbia Falls School board meets at 6 p.m., administration offices boardroom.

- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Rick Mace, retired Fish Wildlife and Parks wildlife biologist, will talk about his career of grizzly bear research in Northwest Montana. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Jennifer, 756-4725.

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

Tuesday

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Ashley Stuart talks about “Organizing Tips.” Speaker is Sandy Oertli. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Luncheon tickets $20. For reservations, call 758-2803.

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

- Community forum regarding proposed cell phone tower on Flathead High School, 5-6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Rollins community potluck dinner and presentation by Ali Ulwelling, wildfire prevention and education specialist at Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, 5:30 p.m., Rollins Schoolhouse, Lakeshore Drive. Call 844-2062.

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

- Joe Coco presents a free seminar “Government Policy and Your Investment Portfolio,” 7-8 p.m., Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. RSVP to 862-9400.

- Cayuse Prairie School board reorganization and regular meeting, 7 p.m. 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 Dr.

- Flathead County Trail Plan update meeting, 8:30-10:30 a.m. 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saint John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection Mother’s Day tea, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Reta Sands show vintage apron collection. Speaker is Sani Oertley of Eureka. Donations of personal care items, nonperishable food or cash will be collected for Ray of Hope. 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, “Strategies for Lifelong Physical Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

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

- Flathead County Sgt. Jeanne Parker, member of the Montana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, talks about internet safety and gives an introduction to human trafficking awareness and prevention, 5:30 p.m., Columbia Falls Junior High School, 1805 Talbot Road. Due to sensitive nature of topics, this session should be attended by adults only.

Thought

“It is not until you become a mother that your judgment slowly turns to compassion and understanding.” — Erma Bombeck, American humorist (1927-1996).

- Citizens Climate Lobby meets 6 p.m., Glacier Room, Perkins Restaurant, Evergreen. Call 406-253-0129.

- Spring Bear Aware guided hike, 6-8 p.m. May 16, Lion Mountain Trail, Whitefish Trail. Easy 1-2-mile hike. Learn about bear behavior, biology and practice using inert bear spray. Free and family-friendly.

Thursday

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

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

- 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.

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

- Walla Walla University Master of Social Work program hosts a pie social and social work career talk, 5-7 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 1390 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Enjoy a piece of pie and talk with faculty and alumni. All interested welcome.

- Flathead County Libertarian Party and Sid Daoud, candidate for House District 8 invite the public to a question and answer session with William L. Managhan,candidate for Flathead County Justice of the Peace, 6 p.m., Colter Coffee’s basement room, 424 S. Main St., Kalispell.

- Savvy Social Security for Women Seminar, 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. What you need to know about claiming benefits. Free. Call Kim Taylor at LPL Fiancial, 752-7232.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Kalispell Public Schools Governance Committee meets 10 a.m., superintendent’s office.

- FVCC commencement ceremony, 6 p.m., campus lawn adjacent to Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center for Nursing and Health Science. Speaker is astrophysicist Sarah Rugheimer, FVCC alumna, and research fellow at St Andrews in Scotland.

A look ahead

- Glacier National Park Associates annual Volunteer Day, May 19, West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Complimentary breakfast 8:30 a.m. followed by short business meeting, then working on maintenance projects. Call Cheryl Klein, 270-4189; or Nancy Oshier, 406-995-7236.

- Lone Pine Cemetery clean-up day, May 19, corner of Montana 35 and 83, Bigfork. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. to clear refuse, prune trees and bushes. Bring weed eaters and gardening tools such as rakes, wheelbarrows. Call Barbara Potts, 837-6151.

- 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.

- Glacier Street Rod Association’s annual swap meet and car show, May 19, Raceway Park, mile marker 120, U.S. 93 North, Kalispell. Swap meet 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Car show 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your car, pick up, trailer, motorcycle, boat, snowmobile, RV, etc to sell for $10 per vehicle. Show vehicles, no charge; Swap meet space $15. Admission $1 or canned goods for Veterans Food Pantry. Call Rob, 249-5388; or Tom, 862-1287.

- Montana Native Plant Society Flathead chapter conservation hike to Wolf Creek near Bigfork, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19. Maria Mantas guides through native plants in moist cedar/grand fir forest. Bring lunch and all-weather clothes. Call Mark Schiltz, 837-2178. Meet at the Swan River School across the street from the Echo Lake Cafe, 1205 Hwy 83.

- Glacier Institute annual work day May 19. Volunteers needed to held with cleaning, painting, light carpentry and outdoor work at Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Lunch provided. Call 755-1211 to sign up.

- Flathead Lake State Park Paddlefest, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20, Wayfarers Unit. Kayak, paddleboard demos, workshops, safety information, vendors, concessions. Kids’ activity station.

- Annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19, Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, milemarker 18 on Montana 35. Free. Open to public. Locally produced, handcrafted items, door prizes, silent auction. Live music. Lunch available.

- Bibler Home and Gardens Spring Tours, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 19, 20, Kalispell. Advance tickets required. Call 756-3632.

- Crown@College fundraising concert, 5-9 p.m. May 19, bigtop tent, FVCC campus. Performances by well-known local bands, area musicians and singers. Food, beer and wine vendors. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at door; $15 for students with valid ID; kids under 12 are free. Proceeds go to Crown Guitar Scholarship Fund and FVCC’s One Campaign; crownguitarfest.org

- Mountain Brook Community Library’s annual chili, quesadillas, pie and ice cream social, 5-8 p.m. May 19, 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Live music by Swan Range Jammers.

- 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.

- Girls on the Run 5K run, 1 p.m. May 20, Kidsport Complex, Kalispell. Packet pick up 11 a.m. Open to public; gotrflathead.org

- Bethlehem Lutheran Church presents a piano dedication concert, 7 p.m. May 20, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. University of Montana piano professor Steven Hesla performs on new Mason & Hamlin grand piano. Free; donations accepted. Public invited.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drives May 21: 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 2-6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church.

- 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.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board reorganization and regular meeting 5 p.m. May 21.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 22, Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Pints for Preservation fundraiser for Mud Lake Lookout and Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association, 5-8 p.m. May 22, Kalispell Brewing Company, Main Street.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. May 23, West Kootenai community.

- Woodland Montessori 40th anniversary barbecue dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. May 23, 5 Parkhill Road, Kalispell. Public invited. Call 755-3824.

- Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. May 24, superintendent’s office.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5 p.m. May 24, Homewood Suites, Kalispell.

- Community Tap Night, 5-8 p.m. May 24, Great Northern Brewery, Whitefish. $1 of ever beer sold goes to Glacier National Park Conservancy.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m. May 24, Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Treats and donations welcome. Call Gil, 883-6804 or 270-7895.

- Heather O’Loughlin, co-director of the nonprofit Montana Budget and Policy Center, discusses the state budgeting process and revenue sources to assist low and middle-income Montanans, 7 p.m. May 24, Swan River Community Hall, Bigfork. Social at 6:30 p.m. to meet area candidates. Light refreshments; rodrikb@outlook.com

- United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day ceremonies May 28: 10:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens; 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell; 11:45 a.m. VFW Post 2252 luncheon, Kalispell; 12:45 p.m. flag ceremony, C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Montana Veterans Home Cemetery, Columbia Falls.

- Fairview Cemetery’s annual Memorial Day service, 2 p.m. May 28, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls. Honor Guard at 1:45 p.m. The Rev. Kyle Winter officiates.

- Red Cross blood drives May 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 4:15 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 29, Easthaven Baptist Church.

- Whitefish Open Streets, 5-7:30 p.m., May 29. Portions of Railway Street and Central Avenue will be open to pedestrian and bike traffic only. Educational and interactive activities.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. May 29, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. May 29, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. t0 2:15 p.m. May 31, U.S. Forest Service, Kalispell.

- Community Tap Night, 5-8 p.m. May 31, Kalispell Brewery. $1 of ever beer sold goes to Glacier National Park Conservancy.

- Marion Fire District board meets 5 p.m. May 31, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- 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.

- Flathead Adventure Gear Swap, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Booth space $20 and keep all profits. Buyers pay $3 at door; $5 for family of four, includes door prize entry. Dragonflies team will talks about dragon boating.

- 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.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Free Falun Dafa Qigong instruction easy-to-learn exercise instruction for all ages, 11:30 a.m. June 6 and all Wednesdays in June, Kalispell Senior Center, 40 11th St. W. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

- Bigfork community meal, 3-6 p.m. June 7 and every Thursday, 750 Electric Ave. in United Methodist Church building, Bigfork. Pool table, TV, foosball available. Free. Families welcome. Call Dana, 837-4547.

- 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.

- Veterans Appreciation Day picnic barbecie, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Music, games for adults and children. Pet services and surplus goods for at-risk veterans. Free; Veterans asked to bring a DD214 or other military ID. Call 756-7304.

- 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.

- Bill McClaren All for One 5K and kids half-mile fun run, June 10, FVCC. 5K at 9 a.m. $10 advance registration; kids run 10 a.m., free. Call Marjory McClaren, 406-250-5577.?• 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.

- Glacier Park Superintendent Jeff Mow, Park Museum curator Deirdre Shaw and Tom Beaudette with DCI Engineers give a keynote talk on Sperry Chalet, 7 p.m. June 14, St. Richard’s Church, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Free. Open to public. Dessert reception follows.

- Annual Montana Senior Olympics, June 14-16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a varitety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.

- 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.

- Lakeside Fourth of July fireworks over Flathead Lake, at dusk, choreographed to music.

- Retirement party for Leslie Knuth, longtime volunteer at Lakeside Food Bank, noon to 4 p.m. July 7, Lakeside RV Park.

- 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.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 19, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- 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, Kalispell. 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.

- Whitefish High School Class of 1968 reunion, Sept. 7-9. Call Wendy, 406-314-3991; or Steve, 406-862-0091.

- 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.