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TODay

- Flathead Audubon birding field trip to Kalispell’s Smith Lake area, 8 a.m. to noon. Bring binoculars or scope and appropriate clothes. Free. All welcome. To sign up, call Cory Davis, 471-3314.

- Glacier National Park Associates annual Volunteer Day, 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, 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, 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, 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. 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. 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. today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, 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. 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.

- East Valley Pottery Tour, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday. Self-guided drive to seven local studios. Meet the artists. Free admission. Facebook@east valley pottery tour.

- Bibler Home and Gardens Spring Tours, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today and Sunday, Kalispell. Advance tickets required; 756-3632.

- Annual SMEG Motorcyle show, noon to 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Custom, classic, vintage bikes, vendors, beer garden live music. Adults $10; kids under 12, free.

- Science and Tech Festival, 1-4 p.m. Joe McDonald Center, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo. Families welcome. Free. Open to public.

- Montana Wild Wings Recovery brings rescued birds for a presentation, 3-5 p.m. Eric Thorsen Sculpture Garden, Bigfork. Free. Everyone welcome.

Public departure ceremony for Montana Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 2 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Public invited.

- Crown@College fundraising concert, 5-9 p.m., 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., 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Live music by Swan Range Jammers.

- Stomp the Stigma Art Show, 4-8 p.m., Western Montana Mental Health Center, 410 Windward Way, Kalispell. Some art for sale. Silent auction, dessert, refreshments. Call 257-1336.

- Annual Armed Forces Day Benefit Banquet, 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.

Thought

“How slowly I have made my way in life! How much is still to be done!” — Nathaniel Hawthorne, American author (born 1804, died this date in 1864).

sunDay

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

- East Valley Pottery Tour, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Self-guided drive to seven local studios. Meet the artists. Free admission. Facebook@east valley pottery tour

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

- Montana Army National Guard’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 495th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion depart for Fort Hood, 11:30 a.m., Glacier Jet Center. Public invited.

- Girls on the Run 5K run, 1 p.m., 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., 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. University of Montana piano professor Steven Hesla performs on new Mason & Hamlin grand piano. Free; donations accepted. Public invited.

Monday

- Regenerative Ag expert Nicole Masters teaches a master class in soil biology for nutrient-dense foods, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Center for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship at Whitefish High School. Register at http://bit.ly/soilclass

- Smart Driver Course at the North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls, 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.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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., Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Bigfork Village Market opens for season, 4-7 p.m., Brookside Yard Downtown. Free yoga class at 3 p.m. Live music.

- FVCC groundbreaking ceremony for new Library & Learning Commons, 4:30 p.m. Light refreshments. Public welcome.

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

- Somers School District board meets 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

- Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners presents a program by author Carol Buchanan titled, “Gold, Greed, and a Vacuum of Law,” Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Greeting time 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:15 p.m. Cost $19 includes presentation. Program starts at 7 p.m., free for posse members and youth under 16; $5 for nondinner walk-in nonmembers. For dinner reservations, call 752-9642.

Tuesday

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

- West Valley School board special meeting 4 p.m.

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

- Flathead County Trails Plan Community open house, 6-8 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Public invited to comment on current and proposed trail systems.

Wednesday

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

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

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

- Community mountain bike ride, 6 p.m., Beaver Lakes Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Beginner and intermediate routes. All levels welcome. Free loaner bikes available; call Glacier Cyclery to reserve at 862-3880.

- Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife board meets 6 p.m., Polson City Library. Public invited.

- Northwest Montana Nature Photographers meet 7 p.m., United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Ted Van gives a presentation titled “Deep Space Photography.” Public invited.

Thursday

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

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

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting 4:30 p.m.

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

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m., 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., Swan River Community Hall, Bigfork. Social at 6:30 p.m. to meet area candidates. Light refreshments; rodrikb@outlook.com

Friday

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

- FVCC’s Music Department and Sons of Norway present a free concert celebrating Scandinavian composers and culture, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Public invited.

A look ahead

- Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents photographer Sumio Harada at two programs titled “Wildlife in Glacier National Park, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. May 26, Kintla Camp Room, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception follows. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.

- “Critterman” Denny Olson gives a free presentation geared for fifth graders to adults, 1-2:30 p.m. May 26, Community Methodist Church, Bigfork.

- 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.

- Montana Department of Transportation hosts an open house to discuss plan to rebuild three miles of Old Reserve Drive from Farm to Market Road to Stillwater Road, 3-8 p.m. at the Stillwater Grange,1370 Old Reserve Drive.

- 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.

- Fundraiser for restoring fire Lookouts on Kootenai National Forest, 5-8 p.m. May 31, Cabinet Mountain Brewing Co., 206 Mineral Ave., Libby. Portion of sales benefits, Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association.

- Gene Boyle - A Race to Remember, 8:30 a.m. June 2, Legends Stadium, Kalispell. 5K, run/walk or free 1/2 mile stroll. Fundraiserf for Alzheimer’s awareness. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; competitive time.com. Call Deanna McElwee, 406-212-9463.

- 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. Programs: 10:30 a.m. by Chere Jiusto on “Hand-Raised: The Historic Barns of Montana; 11:30 a.m. by Anne Foster titled “Alcohol, Corsets and the Vote: A Conversation with Mary Long Alderson.”

- 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 fundraiser, 3-6 p.m. June 3, Lakeside QRU, 125 Bills Road. Menu is ham, homemade scalloped potatoes and buns, vegetable, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for $10; kids under 6 eat free. 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.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana parking lot rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9, Glacier Bank, 212 Main St., Kalispell. All proceeds go to homeless prevention efforts.

- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman fly fishing class, June 9, Kalispell. Geared for beginners. Rods provided or bring your own. Cost $15; registration required. Cal Sara Smith, 444-9948.

- 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.

- Somers Volunteer Fire Department open house and ice cream social, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, 27 Leslie Ave., Somers. Beverages, fire prevention tips. Call Debbie, 270-1343.

- Bill McClaren All for One 5K and kids half-mile fun run, June 10, FVCC. 5K at 9 a.m. $10 advance registration $15 on race day; kids run 10 a.m., free. Call Marjory McClaren, 406-250-5577.

- Annual Older Americans’ Picnic at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Seniors 60 and over invited. Doors open 10 a.m.; lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.

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

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

- Annual Jerry Howard Fishing Without Barriers Day 8 a.m., June 14, Saddlehorn, Woods Bay, Flathead Lake. Free fishing activities and boat rides for all ages of anglers with disabilities. Barbecue 2 p.m. Limited slots available for boat trips. Contact Dillon Tabish with Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 751-4564

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Relay for Life Old Fashioned Shindig, Aug. 11, Bigfork football field. Cancer survivor recognition, family picnic, kids’ jamboree, flea market, rummage sale. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. To donate or for information, call Debbie Ingram, 885-7714.

- 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.