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- Cholesterol screening and education, 7-10 a.m. today and first Thursday of every month, The Summit, Kalispell. Includes triglycerides, glucose, cholesterol, HDL and LDL. Walk-in clinic; no preregistration required. Fast 8-12 hours prior and drink plenty of water. Cost $35; $31.50 for seniors. Call Kathy Prim, 751-4500.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Columbia Falls Community Room, Nucleus Avenue; sponsored by Columbia Falls Rotary.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speakers are Brian Heino, candidate for sheriff, and Ronalee Skees, candidate for county commissioner.; www.gcpachy.org

- Glacier Nordic Club hosts a full-moon ski, 3 p.m. Glacier Nordic Center, Whitefish Lake Golf Course. Free skiing. Ski rentals available until 9 p.m. Call 862-9498.

- Anime Club for teens in grades six to 12 meets 4-5:30 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.

- Opening reception for “Opening Reception: New Artists 2018 – High School Student Art Exhibition” 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 755-5268.

Friday

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., district office.

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.,The Springs at Whitefish conference room.

- Swan River School board special session followed by closed executive session, 3:30 p.m.

- FVCC’s spring semester concert series 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Faculty and guest artists perform. Free. Public invited.

- Full-moon snowshoe 1.5 mile guided hike, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Beginners and advanced users welcome. Bring snowshoes or rent for $5 both adult and kids’. Headlamps or flashlights recommended. Call 755-7206, ext. 2.

Saturday

- Free the Seeds! Seed and Start Fair, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Seed and start exchange and giveaway, educational workshops, booths. Food and beverages available for purchase. Call 406-261-5569.

- Kalispell Area Music Teachers Association annual Vocal Festival, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Faith Covenant Church, Kalispell. Students perform solos and then receive coaching and comments from adjudicator. Free admission.

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

Monday

- Creston School board meets 7:30 a.m.

- Special Olympics Montana-Glacier Area hosts Regional Winter Games 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Resort. Call Aaron Gleason, outreach director, 509-993-6841.

- Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., Buffalo Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Program is “The Centering of Stamps.” All welcome; glacierstampclubmt@gmail.com

Tuesday

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Cayuse Prairie, Creston, Swan River, Fair-Mont- Egan and Deer Park, 8:30-10:30 a.m., Creston Elementary School. Hearing, vision, motor skills, speech/language and thinking screenings. Free. No appointment necessary. For a private appointment call Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 2571852.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glacier High School.

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

- Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium Series presents Karen Adams on “Technology and China’s Rise to Great Power,” 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerta Reeb, 756-3889.

Wednesday

- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., Eureka High School.

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

Thought

“Keep the circus going inside you, keep it going, don’t take anything too seriously, it’ll all work out in the end.” — David Niven, British actor (born this date in 1910, died 1983).

- City of Whitefish, Climate Smart Glacier Country and partners host a workshop on installing residential solar power, 6-8 p.m., Whitefish City Hall, 418 E. Second St. Meet and greet with installer at 6 p.m.; presentation 6:30 p.m. Free. Open to public.

- ImagineIF Libraries host a listening session to learn public’s needs for its strategic plan, 6-7 p.m., at both Bigfork library and Columbia Falls Council Chambers.

- Wilderness Speaker Series presents “The Untrammeled Observatory: Lessons from Wilderness Fire,” 7-8:15 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call Carol Treadwell, 387-3847.

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

A look ahead

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. March 8, Libby High School.

- ImagineIF Libraries host a listening session to learn public’s needs for its strategic plan, 4-5 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. March 8, Kalispell library, second floor.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana fundraiser 5-9 p.m. March 8, Pizza Hut, Kalispell. 20 percent of proceeds go to homeless prevention efforts.

- Naturopath international speaker and author Sherrill Sellman gives a free public health talk on the dangers of wireless devices, March 8, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Country Fair Kitchen. Bring a potluck dish and dine with Sellman 5:30-6:45 p.m. Program and preview of new documentary film, “Generation Zapped! How to Thrive in the Wireless Age,” 6:45-9 p.m. To reserve a seat, RSVP to 406-212-2729.

- Kalispell Public Schools board Finance Committee meets 7 a.m. district office; Governance Committee meets 10 a.m. March 9, superintendent’s office.

- Red Cross blood drives March 9: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11:30 am. to 3:45 p.m. Gateway Community Center.

- “Sing for Your Supper” karaoke event, 4-6 p.m. March 9, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. All participants placed in random drawing to win ticket to Loud at Library fundraiser on March 15.

- Mission Valley Has Talent competition, 7 p.m. March 9, Polson High School auditorium. Musicians, artists, dancers, gymnasts and more. Cash prizes for winners. Admission $10, adults; $5, students plus two cans of food for local pantries. Fundraiser for the Helping Hands Fund. Call Jason at 883-2447 or Tillie at 249-0837.

- Flathead Electric Cooperative annual members meeting March 10, Canvas Church, 255 Summit Ridge Drive, Kalispell. Registration and breakfast 8:30 a.m. Entertainment by Zino and the Bel Aires at 9 a.m. Business meeting 10 a.m. to noon. Prize drawings. Child care provided.

- Ronan Women’s Club annual Arts and Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 10, Ronan Community Center. Over 40 vendors. Doughnuts and coffee breakfast. Indian tacos, fry bread, soup and sandwiches lunch. Silent auction. Call Connie Romero, 406-676-3232.

- Flathead Grows! Seed Library Workshop, 10 a.m. March 10, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Robin Kelson with Good Seed Co. give hands-on indoor seed starting workshop. Free.

- Live steam of 40th Mansfield Metcalf event with former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Jon Tester 6 p.m. March 10, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Pizza, snacks, beverages. Suggested donation $10.

- Flathead Lutherans for Life annual all-you-can eat spaghetti dinner and silent auction, noon to 1:30 p.m. March 11, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Update on Hope Pregnancy Ministries. Free-will offering.

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Kila, Smith Valley and Marion, 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 12, Smith Valley Elementary School. Hearing, vision, motor skills, speech/language and thinking screenings. Free. No appointment necessary. For a private appointment call Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 257-1852.

- Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. March 12, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. March 12.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. March 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m. March 12, in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Chris Hammond, Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist, discusses common loon history and conservation in Montana. Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

- Toastmasters six-week Speechcraft Program begins 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 13, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. $35 includes cost and materials. Call Dixon Rice, 406-212-6433.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. March 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium Series presents Brian Keeley on “Cyborg Senses: On the Cusp of a New Era in the Philosophy of Perception,” 7 p.m. March 13, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerta Reeb, 756-3889.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m. March 15, superintendent’s office.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board meets at noon, March 15, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets March 15, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; business meeting and dinner 6 p.m. for $15. All interested in travel welcome. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- CASA for Kids informational meeting, 5 p.m. March 15, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Meet CASA advocates for children in foster care and program staff. Call Daniel Verardo, 755-7208.

- Annual Loud at the Library fundraiser, 5:30-8 pm. March 15, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Food, drinks, live music by Big Sky Hot Club, dancing, prizes, gift basket raffle. Tickets, $50 ($35 of which is tax deductible). Call 406-314-4082.

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m. March 16, superintendent’s office.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- St. Patrick’s Day Welcome Spring hike, 1- 2:30 p.m. March 17, Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Guided 1.5 mile hike. Bring water, snacks. Snowshoes available first come, first serve. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

- St Patrick’s Day Parade, 4 p.m. March 17, Main Street, Kalispell. To enter, call Mark Lalum, 755-7400 ext. 2233 or 261-1654.

- West Shore Community Library dinner and dance, 6 p.m. March 17, Beargrass Bistro, 306 Stoner Loop, Lakeside Town Center. Prizes, raffles. $75 per person. RSVP by March 10 to 844-3917.

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Somers and Lakeside, 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 19, Lakeside Elementary School. Hearing, vision, motor skills, speech/language and thinking screenings. Free. No appointment necessary. For a private appointment call Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 2571852.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. March 19, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Annual Glacier Kiwanis Nite of Jazz fundraiser, 7 p.m. March 19, Little Theater, Columbia Falls High School. Musicians and bands from Flathead Valley and Eureka perform. Admission adults $5; students $3.

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Bissell, West Valley, 8:30-10:30 a.m. March 20, West Valley Elementary School. Hearing, vision, motor skills, speech/language and thinking screenings. Free. No appointment necessary. For a private appointment call Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 2571852.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board special meeting and work session, 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Flathead Valley Community College Honors Symposium Series presents Nicholas Carr on “Computers, Automation and the Human Future,” 7 p.m. March 20, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerta Reeb, 756-3889.

- FVCC Small Business Development Center open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21, Arts and Technology Building room 204. New director Dan Gorton will talk about program. Public invited. Call Gorton, 756-3836.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors on, “Fraud and Scam Awareness” 2-3:30 p.m. March 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. March 22, IT office.

- Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. March 22, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Craft is “Ice Cream in a Bag.” Free.

- Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation hosts Mountainfilm on Tour, March 22, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Outdoor adventure documentary films. Doors open 6 p.m. Films start 7 p.m. Beer, snacks, raffle prizes. Entertainment by Billy Angel. Tickets $15 at Rocky Mountain Outfitter, Kalispell; Sportsman & Ski Haus, Whitefish.

- Montana State Parks host a Connect to Kalispell open house, 5-8 pm. March 23,Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell. Get information on future park programs and events, volunteer opportunities and Lone Pine partner organizations. All welcome. Call 755-2706, ext. 4

- Annual Somers Company Town Project Spirits of the Valley tasting event, 6-9 p.m. March 24, Best Western Plus Flathead Inn and Suites, 4823 U.S. 93 S. Appetizers, desserts, local spirits, beer wine. Silent auction. Raffles. Tickets $25, available at door. Proceeds enhance exhibits in Somers Museum and pavilion.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-283-7000.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates Winter Speaker series, 7 p.m. March 26, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Park wildlife program manager John Waller presents “The Furtive Felids of the Forest” about wildcats. Free. Public invited. Call Cheryl Klein, 270-4189.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. March 26, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

Marion Fire District board meets at 5 p.m. March 29. Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Lone Pine State Park annual Hop into Spring Easter egg hunt, 11 a.. to 3 p.m. March 31 at picnic shelter. Hunts at top of every hour. Hiking, face painting, crafts, stories, games. $4 per person. Pre-registration recommended. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

- Hope Church Easter helicopter egg drop, 10:30 a.m. April 1, 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Call 257-7112.

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

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

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

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

- 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.

- 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.

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

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

- 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.

- Nurturing Center annual Blue Ribbon event for Child Abuse Prevention Month, 4-6 p.m. April 25, Lawrence Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Wear blue to make human blue ribbon. Food and music. All welcome.

- Death by Chocolate fundraiser production titled “Out of This World,” 7-10 p.m. April 27-28, Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Tickets $60 person available at Mansion Gift Shoppe and The Book Shelf, 101 Main St., Kalispell. VIP tickets are $100, available at mansion only. Call 755-2166.

- 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, 8851212.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 14.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Strategies for Lifelong Physical Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m. May 16, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. May 21, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

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

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

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. June 18, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “ Easily Explore Glacier Park — A Ranger’s Insight,” 2-3:30 p.m. June 20, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show, June 22-24, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Friday — Evening cruise Saturday — Public viewing on dock, waterski demonstration. Sunday — poker run 9:30 a.m.

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

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. July 16, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Are your Cyber-savvy?” 2-3:30 p.m. July 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Flathead Valley — A Look Back,” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug.1 5, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

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

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Dementia Treatment — What’s On the Horizon,” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Local Political Climate — Issues and Candidates” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Fall Prevention and Winter Safety Tips,” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

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

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.