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TODAY

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

- Flathead Valley Gospel Music Association annual Ken Dutter Home Grown Concert, 6 p.m., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Free admission.

Monday

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Kila, Smith Valley and Marion, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 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.

- Daffodil Days, today through March 16, Flathead Valley florists. Bundles of daffodils are $5 each with proceeds going to American Cancer Society. Participating florists include Conrad Floral, Bigfork; Glacier Wallflower & Gifts, Columbia Falls; Flowers by Hansen, Rose Mountain Floral and Woodland Floral, Kalispell; Mum’s Flowers, Whitefish.

- Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet for a no-host lunch at noon at Scotty’s Bar/Restaurant, Kalispell. Meeting at 1 p.m. Call Regent Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

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

- Whitefish Moose Lodge corned beef and cabbage dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. 230 W. 10th St. Regular menu also available. All welcome.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board work session 5 p.m.

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

- Marion School board meets 6:30 p.m.

- 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. Chris Hammond, Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologist, discusses common loon history and conservation in Montana. Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

Tuesday

- Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Polson High School.

- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)/Local Advisory Council meets 1 p.m., Literacy Center of Northwest Montana, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call 253-7880.

- Creston School board meets 5 p.m.

- Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m.

- Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m.

- Pleasant Valley School board meets 5:45 p.m.

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

- Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Survivor Tara Trotter shares her story and recovery process. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Jennifer, 756-4725.

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

- Glacier National Park Conservancy and Glacier Park host a public open house with Anderson Hallas Architects for Sperry Chalet reconstruction, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cedar Creek Lodge Grand Ballroom, Columbia Falls.

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

- Flathead Libertarian Party County Convention 6:30 p.m. Card Room, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Fireside discussion by Jared Smith on “Economics and the Bill of Rights, 7:30 p.m. in the lobby.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m., 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., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. Call Gerta Reeb, 756-3889.

- West Valley Rural Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.

Thought

“Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.” — David McCullough, American historian.

- Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Gateway Community Center, north conference room, Kalispell. Kris Boggs talks about women and Parkinson’s. All welcome. Call Katie, 434-964-7558.

Thursday

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

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

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

- Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1 p.m., administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

- Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets at 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., 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., 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.

- Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Muldown Elementary School.

- Wildfire in Western Montana final lecture in series, 6-8 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Experts discuss what homeowners can do to protect their property from wildfire. Free. All welcome. Call Ali, 751-2270.

- Flathead Avalanche Center director Zach Guy gives a season summary and talks about spring riding, 6:30 p.m. Penco Power Products, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

Friday

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

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Prestige Assisted Living.

- Eastside (Creston) Grange annual pancake supper and silent auction, 5-8 p.m., Montana 35, across from Creston School. Three types of pancakes, Denver omelets and Belgian waffles. Donations accepted. Food drive for veterans pantry. Call Jody Harp, 212-9217.

- Flathead Avalanche Center awareness presentation, 6:30 p.m., Whistling Andy Distillery, Montana 35, Bigfork. Free. Public invited.

A look ahead

- 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.

- Program called “Beautiful Ireland” will be presented at 1 p.m. March 17, Whitefish Community Library. Images of Ireland, singing of National Anthem and soda bread tasting.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drives March 19: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church; 2-6 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. March 19, 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. March 19.

- Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners presents a program titled, “The Stevens Treaties of 1854-1855,” 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.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. March 20, U.S. Forest Service office.

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m. March 20, meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. A presentation on Flathead Food Bank given. Speaker is Judy Johnson. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- “Start Smart” workshop to learn how to negotiate a fair salary, noon to 2 p.m. March 20, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Materials provided. Pre-registration required at www.kalispellstartsmart.eventzilla.net

- Kalispell Public Schools district board special meeting and work session, 6 p.m. March 20, 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.

- Flathead Valley Gospel Music Association presents the Booth Brothers, 7 p.m. March 20, Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Free admission.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21, Saint John Paul Catholic Church. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. March 21, North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Speakers are Clarence Taber from Columbia Falls Historical Society and Judy Johnson. 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 by Doug Gilbertson on, “Fraud and Scam Awareness” 2-3:30 p.m. March 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Flathead Valley Community Band spring concert titled “A Magical Mystical Party, 7:30 p.m. March 21, Flathead High School auditorium, Kalispell. Free will donation.

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

- Red Cross blood drives March 22: 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Kalispell Toyota, blood mobile; 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Pleasant Valley Apiaries.

- 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 Human Rights Coalition and Humanities Montana present a program on “Immigration and Refugee Law and Policy, March 22, Polson Library, 2 First Ave. E. Potluck 6 p.m. Presentation and discussion 7 p.m. Call Gail Trenfield 745-3001.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m. March 22, Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Academy Award-winning producer Jerry Molen introduces screening of “America — Imagine the World Without Her” starring bestselling author Dinesh D’Sousa. Treats and donations welcome. Call 883-6804.

- Red Cross blood drives March 23: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MacKenzie River, blood mobile.

- 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

- Whitefish Community Center Easter party for seniors, 10 a.m. to noon, March 24, 121 E. Second St. Egg hunt, egg toss, carrot toss. Easter bonnet decorating. Sign up by March 19 at 862-4923.

- Civil Air Patrol open house, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 24, Glacier High School.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m. March 24, Best Buy, Kalispell.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-6 p.m. March 26, West Kootenai.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. March 27, Good Shepherd Church, Polson.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. March 27, 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, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 28, Elks Lodge, Kalispell.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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

- Red Cross blood drives March 30: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood.

- Lone Pine State Park annual Hop into Spring Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m. 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.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 2, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- 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.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon April 9, Troy United Methodist Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- Evergreen Lions annual spaghetti dinner/auction, 4:30-7:00 p.m. April 19. Evergreen Middle School gym. Benefit for family of TJ Cooper who was injured in a logging accident.

- 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.

- Flathead Democrats annual spring dinner, April 28, Cedar Creek Lodge, Columbia Falls.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.