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- Annual Creston Auction and Country Fair today and Sunday, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Today — 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.

- Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Montana Trappers Association annual meeting, 10 a.m. 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Regulation and annual harvest information discussed. Public welcome.

- Soroptimist Thrift Haus, spring bag sale, noon to 4 p.m., 303 First St., Whitefish. Fill a plastic grocery bag for $5. Proceeds go toward area nonprofits benefiting women and girls.

- Sons of Norway meet 1 p.m., upstairs at Museum at Central School, 124 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 253-1702.

- Gallery talk, 1 p.m., Bigfork Art and Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave. Meet the artists.

- Eagles International Dinner, 5-7 p.m., Eagles lodge, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Eight cuisines. Cost $12 per person, under 12, $6. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

sunDay

- Annual Creston Auction and Country Fair RV, Marine Auto and Equipment Sale, 11 a.m. Grounds open 9 a.m. Bid tickets $10. Call 250-7396.

Monday

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

- Red Cross blood drives: noon to 5 p.m. Spring Hill Suites; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m.

- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is meaningful mask making. 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.

- Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist Chris Hammond presents a program on the neotropic black swift. Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

Tuesday

- Red Cross blood drives: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flathead High School; 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Swan River School board meets at 4 p.m.

- Smith Valley School board meets 6 p.m.

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

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

- Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

- Deer Park School board meets at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

- Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union, Kalispell.

- Whitefish Community Library hosts Toddler Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3, 11 a.m., Springs at Whitefish. Free. Call the library at 862-9914, or The Springs at 862-6322.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 12, Bigfork Methodist Church. Sponsored by Glacier Bank.

- Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Gateway Community Center, north conference room, Kalispell. Topic is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767.

- Whitefish Women of the Moose monthly meal, 5-7 p.m., Moose Lodge 230 W. 10th St. Fried chicken, beans, salads, rolls, dessert. Call Carol, 260-8493.

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

Thursday

- Senior Tour and Tea, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission for seniors 60 and older. Docent tour 10:30 a.m. Call 755-5268.

- Flathead Republicans meet at noon, Sykes Conference Center, Kalispell. Montana securities commission event, 4:30-6 p.m., Sykes.

- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Park brown bag seminar to celebrate Migratory Bird Treaty Act centennial, noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Wildlife biologist Lisa Bate and Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center live raptors will be present. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

Thought

“Lying is done with words and also with silence.” — Adrienne Rich, American poet (1929-2012).

- Swan Valley Bear Resources Spring Bear Wake-up Social, 6-9 p.m., 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., 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., FVCC Library, in the Learning Resource Center. Refreshments, baseball history trivia game with prizes awarded to top players. Free. Public invited.

Volunteer training to work in Flathead County Weeds, Parks and Recreation Department, 7-9 p.m., 305 FFA Dr., Kalispell. Call Michele Haarr, 758-5800.

A look ahead

- Red Cross blood drives April 13: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Communities.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., April 13, Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is Dr. Al Olszewski, candidate for U.S. Senate; www.gcpachy.org

- Backpacking 101 class series part II on “Leave no Trace and Gear Repair,” 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 13, Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell. Pre-registration required. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

- Brian Baxter leads a free class on map and compass orienteering, April 14, Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell. A 2.5 hour classroom session 9 a.m., following 2.5 hour field session. Bring lunch and water. Space limited. To sign up, call Jon Lupton at Snappy’s, 257-7525.

- Flathead Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a “Family and Friends” class to inform and support loved ones with a mental health condition, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 14, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W. Free of charge, but registration required. Call 250-3795 or 260-6433.

- Youth-led Rally For Our Rights/Pro-Gun Rally, noon, April 14, Depot Park, Kalispell.

- Flathead Lake State Park Mussel Walk, 2 p.m. April 14, Wayfarers Unit. Learn how to identify invasive mussels, clean, drain and dry your boat. Shoreline walk. Meet at picnic shelter by water.

- 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.

- Museum at Central School Schoolbell Bookstore grand re-opening, 1-5 p.m. April 14, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Closeout sales, coffee, champagne. Free. Public invited.

- 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.

- Flathead County Republicans Lincoln Reagan Day Brunch, April 15, 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 406-250-5098.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 16, FVCC.

- 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.

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m. April 17, 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. April 17, Lakeside QRU.

- Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m. April 17, 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.

- Red Cross blood drives April 18: 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. April 18, 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. April 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- 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.

- 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 p.m. April 19. Evergreen Middle School gym. Benefit for family of TJ Cooper who was injured in a logging accident.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20, 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. April 20, 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. April 20, in the school gym, 2901 U.S. 2 W.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Annual Armed Forces Day Benefit Banquet, May 19, Kalispell Elks, 1820 U.S. 2 E., 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.

- 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.

- 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.