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TODay

- 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.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speakers are Randy Brodehl and Jay Scott, candidates for county commissioner; www.gcpachy.org

- Flathead Chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Dennis Phillman, supervisor at Hungry Horse Dam, will speak abut the operations and improvements underway at the dam. Social time, 11:30 a.m. Call Doris Warrant, 752-8026.

- 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.

- Knights of Columbus fish fry, 6 p.m., St. Richard’s Parish, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. $10 per plate, $30 for family of four.

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

Saturday

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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., 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., Whitefish Community Library. Images of Ireland, singing of National Anthem and soda bread tasting.

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

- Knights of Columbus corned beef and cabbage dinner, 6 p.m., St. Richard’s Parish, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls.

Monday

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Somers and Lakeside, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 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, 257-1852.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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., 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.

- 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., Little Theater, Columbia Falls High School. Musicians and bands from Flathead Valley and Eureka perform. Admission adults $5; students $3.

Tuesday

- Preschool child-find screening for 3 to 5 year olds in Bissell, West Valley, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 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, 257-1852.

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

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

Thought

“Nearly all our disasters come from a few fools having the ‘courage of their convictions.’” — Coventry Patmore, English poet (1823-1896).

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

- Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.

- Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.

- 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., 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., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. Free admission.

- Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited meets 7 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Rachel Malison from the Flathead Lake Biological Station talks about Flathead River floodplains and stoneflies. Refreshments. Door prize. Public welcome. Call Larry Timchak, 250-7473.

Wednesday

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

- FVCC Small Business Development Center open house, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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., Saint John Paul Catholic Church. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Somers School District board work session 4 p.m., Somers Middle School.

- Fundraiser for Kalispell Youth Softball Association, 5-7 p.m., Five Guys, Burgers and Fries, Kalispell. 15 percent of proceeds benefit association.

- Flathead County People, Athletics, Travel, Health and Safety (PATHS2) Advisory Committee hosts a public meeting, 6-8 p.m., Flathead Country Fairgrounds Expo Building. Community input sought regarding multi-use trails system and how trails are used.

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

Thursday

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

- Red Cross blood drives: 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., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Craft is “Ice Cream in a Bag.” Free.

- Annual Sunriser Lions all-you-can eat pancake supper, 4:30 to 7 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church gym, Kalispell. Menu also includes sausage, coffee and juice. Tickets, $7 adults, $4 children, $20 family, seniors $5.50, available from Sunriser members or at door. Proceeds go to local youth eye needs; free eye screening at supper.

- Lakeside Somers Chamber of Commerce annual Captain’s Award banquet, The Rack Shack, Somers. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Live music, games, raffles. Tickets $30 advance; $40 at door. Call 844-3715.

- Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation hosts Mountainfilm on Tour, , 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, 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., 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.

A look ahead

- 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.

- Knights of Columbus fish fry, 6 p.m. March 23, St. Richard’s Parish, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. $10 per plate, $30 for family of four.

- 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.

- Annual Flathead Audubon field trip to Freezeout Lake to view the snow geese migration, March 24-25. Meet at 10 a.m. March 24 to caravan/carpool to Choteau. Return by 5 p.m. March 25. Free and open to public. To sign up, call Bob Lee, 270-0371.

- Navigation Workshop titled “Map & Compass — The Basics,” 10 a.m. to noon, March 24, Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Geared for beginners. Online registration required on Facebook or Eventbrite. Call 755-2706, ext. 4.

- 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.

- Western Native Voice and Mission Valley Rises sponsore a Get Out the Vote training and networking event, 5:30 p.m. Polson Library, 2 First Ave. E. Hot drinks, light snacks.Call Gail Trenfield, 406-745-3001.

- 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 the 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.

- FVCC’s Art Department hosts a reception featuring Jennifer Li’s paintingsi, 4-6 p.m. April 3, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Light refreshments. Public invited.

- Community Benefit Night, 5-8 p.m. April 3, Backslope Brewing, 1107 Nith St. W., Columbia Falls. Portion of sales benefits Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association and Glacier Park fire lookouts.

- 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.

Flathead County Parks and Recreation/Weeds Department conducts volunteer training, 7-9 p.m. April 12, Department Shop, 307 FFA Drive, Kalispell. Requirement for non-tool related volunteer works in Herron Park in 2018.

- 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.

- 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, 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.