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TODay

- Eureka Rendezvous Days Mud bog 1-4 p.m.; eurekamontana.org.

- Glacier Park Prescription (Rx) Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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.

- Valley Voices Choir has its spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday at Risen Christ Catholic Church, 65 W. Evergreen Drive in Kalispell. Special guest musicians and groups. Auction. Free admission. Public invited.

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

Monday

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

- Postmaster Joshua Schlecht and U.S. Postal Service representatives discuss easy to use postal services, 8:30-10 a.m. Meridian branch, 350 N. Meridian, Kalispell. A National Small Business Week event. Public invited.

- FVCC Art Club’s annual Mother’s Day sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today through Wednesday, Arts and Technology Building. Ceramics, paintings, drawings and jewelry for sale. Opening and awards ceremony 4 p.m.

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

- Swan River School board work session, 4 p.m., sixth grade classroom.

- Columbia Falls School board work session, 6 p.m., administration offices boardroom.

- West Valley Naturalists meet 7 p.m., 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.

Tuesday

- FVCC Art Club’s annual Mother’s Day sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Wednesday, Arts and Technology Building. Ceramics, paintings, drawings and jewelry for sale.

- Whitefish Legacy Partners celebration of completion of Whitefish Trail’s newest section that connects the city to Whitefish Mountain Resort, 6-8 p.m. Free barbecue, dedication, optional hikes. Directions to trailhead: Leave Whitefish traveling north on Wisconsin Avenue. Turn right on Reservoir Road (at Last Chair Kitchen and Bar). Trailhead is about a half mile up Reservoir Road on the left, adjacent to the City of Whitefish water treatment facility. All welcome.

- Smart Driver Course at the North Valley Hospital, Whitefish from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 863-3627 for a reservation.

Wednesday

- Friendship Force meets for breakfast, 9 a.m., Sykes Restaurant, Kalispell. All interested in travel welcome. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- FVCC Art Club’s annual Mother’s Day sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Ceramics, paintings, drawings and jewelry for sale.

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

- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Purchase tickets at stillwaterchristianschool.org or call 752-4400.

- 29th annual Project Whitefish Wine and Food Fest, 6-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Cuisine from local restaurants, silent and live auctions. Tickets $70 per person. Benefits Project Whitefish Kids and Whitefish Theatre Company. Call 862-5371.

- Kalispell City Council hosts a televised candidates forum for House Districts 7 and 9, county commissioners and sheriff’s offices, 6 p.m., Council Chambers at Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Mayor Mark Johnson moderates. Public invited.

- FVCC public speaking students present a Many Voices Symposium on a range of topics, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Prizes awarded. Live music. Free. Public invited. Call Amy Pearson, 756-3904.

- Flathead Valley Community Band and Columbia Falls present a May Music Spectacular concert, 7:30 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium. Free; donations accepted.

Thought

“An intellectual hatred is the worst.” — William Butler Yeats, Irish poet and playwright (1865-1939).

Thursday

- Anne Morley leads a guided hikes at 10 a.m. on Swan River Nature Trail today and each Thursday in May (May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31). Meet in front of Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Call Morley, 886-2242.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Columbia Falls Community Room. Sponsored by Rotary.

•Ronan Chamber of Commerce luncheon, noon, Allentown Restaurant, Ninepipes Lodge, Charlo. Cost $12.

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

- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 4-6 p.m., 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., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.

- Kids Count in Evergreen event, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Evergreen Junior High School. Free games, pizza, prizes. Future Evergreen Leaders announced 6 p.m. Call Evergreen Chamber of Commerce, 885-1212.

- Flathead County sheriff and county commissioner candidates forum, 5:30 p.m., Bigfork High School gym. Moderated session and time for each to speak. Cookies and beverages provided. Public invited.

- Ranger-led “Birds of a Feather” hike 6 p.m., 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.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drives: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Glacier High School; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Church of Christ’s annual community clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and May 5, 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Donations accepted through April. Call Diane,270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.

- Flathead County sheriff candidates forum, 1 p.m. Easthaven Baptist Church, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. All four candidates will attend. Public invited.

- YES! For Flathead Farms and Water shows two free screenings at 1 and 5:30 p.m. of the documentary “Tapped,” Arts and Technology building, Room 139, FVCC. Question and answer session about proposed water bottling factory near Creston follows. Public invited. FVCC does not necessarily endorse opinions or view presented.

- FVCC Spring Concert Series, 2 p.m., Room 144, Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center. Student recital. Free. Public invited.

- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 3-6 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Free. Public invited to enter portable Space Station gallery and scream to release pent up emotions.

- Columbia Falls Historical Society presents a free program by Clarence Taber on the history of fires on the Flathead National Forest, 7 p.m., Chapel Building, Montana Veterans Home. Silent auction. Public welcome.

A look ahead

- Whitefish Park and Recreation’s annual Spring Gear Swap, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5, Roy Duff Armory. Drop off gear 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 4. Unsold items not picked up will be donated.

- Church of Christ’s annual community clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 5, 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Donations accepted through April. Call Diane,270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.

- Free blacksmith Hammer-In, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5, Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane Polson. Safety glasses, and non-flammable clothing and shoes required, Parental or guardian slips available for new participants who are minors. Call 270-7895.

- Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 5, Kalispell Center Mall. Tubers, dahlias, cuttings and seedlings for sale. Call BettyJo Malone, 755-6323.

- Women Veterans of American Legion Committee host a complimentary Recognition Luncheon for all women veterans, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 5, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. RSVP to Kim Kay McCarty Martin at 701-260-2833.

- Annual Flathead Fishing Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, May 5, Snappy Sport Senter, 1400 Montana 35, Kalispell. Families with kids 12 and younger invited to fish in Snappy’s pond. Bring your own rod or some will be available to borrow. Free.

- Spring cleaning day at the O’Shaughnessy Center, 9 a.m. to noon, May 5, Whitefish. Volunteers needed for inside and outside cleaning. Families welcome. Taco bar. Call 862-5371.

- Farm & Food Day celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5, FVCC’s Campus Farm, north end of campus, accessible from Hutton Ranch roundabout. Tours at 11 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. Soil building class 11 a.m. Hoop house construction class 1 p.m. Kid-friendly activities in greenhouse.

- 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.

- Flathead Audubon birding field trip May 6 to explore northern Mission Valley. Meet at 7:30 a.m. north of Polson to carpool to grassland habitat of long-billed curlews, raptors and other species. Return at noon. Free. All welcome; limited to 10 participants. To sign up, call Kathy Ross, 837-3837.

- Red Cross blood drives May 7: 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Moose Lodge; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce hosts a sheriff and county commissioner candidates forum, 4-6 p.m. May 8, Lakeside QRU building, 201 Bills Road. Light appetizers and drinks. Free. Public invited.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-5:30 p.m. May 9, Proof Research, blood mobile.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drives May 10: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Interstate Bank parking lot, blood mobile. Co-sponsored by Cold Stone.

- Glacier Park season opener 5-7 p.m. May 10, Glacier Park Raft and Outdoor Center, 12400 U.S. 2 W., West Glacier. Live music with Mike Murray, Beer, wine and food. Door prizes. Co-hosted by Glacier National Park Conservancy. All welcome. Call 888-5454.

- Garden of the Rockies Museum hosts Ronan Round Up community event, 5-7 p.m. May 10, Round Butte gym, 518 Round Butte Road, Ronan. Food and beverages, raffle prizes. Call 406-676-5210.

- Montana State Parks Foundation hosts a public get-together, 5:30-8 p.m. May 10, Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Food trucks, drinks, music. Park improvement projects showcased.

- Red Cross blood drives May 11: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Black Mountain Software, blood mobile.

- Annual pie and plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon May 12, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Variety of plants, hot breakfast dishes for sale. Proceeds go to church youth trip.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12, Richwines’ Burgerville, Polson.

- 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

- Bibler Home and Gardens Spring Tours, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 12, 19, 20, Kalispell. Advance tickets required. Call 756-3632.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. May 14, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Flathead Audubon annual meeting and potluck, May 14, 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. May 14.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. May 14, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m. May 15, 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16, Saint John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 17, The Wave, Whitefish.

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- 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 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.

- 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.

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

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

- 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.

- 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

- 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.

- 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. May31, Kalispell Brewery. $1 of ever beer sold goes to Glacier National Park Conservancy.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.