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- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Park brown bag seminar, noon to 1 p.m. West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Topic is “Three Forks of the Flathead Wild & Scenic River — The Story of its Historic Designation.” Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

- 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.

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

- Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., administration boardroom.

- Free public community forum on potential health effects of wireless technology, including cell towers, and screening of award-winning documentary “Generation Zapped,” 7-9 p.m. Flathead High School auditorium. Call 406-212-2729.

Wednesday

- Bike or Walk to School Day. Whitefish students are encouraged to bike or walk to school. Free giveaways.

- Habitat for Humanity of the Flathead Valley celebrates National Women Build Week, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 116 and 118 Jackson Peak Drive, Mountain Vista Estates, Kalispell. Volunteers from local businesses and foundations will help build homes.

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

- Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Gateway Community Center, north conference room, Kalispell. All welcome. Lois Wagner shares her travel log. Call 871-3767.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana fundraiser, 5-9 p.m., Cold Stone Creamery.15 percent of proceeds goes to homeless prevention efforts.

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

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

- FVCC Spring Concert Series, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Orchestra, Choral and Chamber Ensembles perform. Free. Public invited.

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

- Bad Rock Rural Fire District board meets 7:30 p.m., north fire hall, 23 Columbia Pines Court. Call 892-0438.

Thursday

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

- Smart Driver Course at the Mission Valley Senior Center, Ronan, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 676-2371 for a reservation.

- 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.

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

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Caregiving: Family Dynamics and Communication” 1-2:30 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Flathead County Agency on Aging Advisory Committee meets at 2-3:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited. Call 758-5730.

- Deer Park School board Negotiating Committee meets at 3:45 p.m.

- Glacier Park season opener 5-7 p.m., 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., 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., Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Food trucks, drinks, music. Park improvement projects showcased.

- Smith Valley School board meets 6 p.m.

- Somers School District board Negotiations Commitee meets 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

- Mission Mountain Audubon sponsors a program on “Montana Moose: Biology, Management and Research” by Jesse Newby, 7 p.m., Polson Library meeting room. Everyone welcome.

Thought

“The biggest big business in America is not steel, automobiles, or television. It is the manufacture, refinement and distribution of anxiety.” — Eric Sevareid, American news commentator (1912-1992).

Friday

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

- Bike or Walk to Work Day, 7:45-9:15 a.m., Whitefish. Bring your travel mug to the O’Shaughnessy Center for free coffee and fruit. Free bike maintenance.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is judge Russ Fagg, candidate for U.S. Senate.; www.gcpachy.org

- FVCC Student Research Conference, 1 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Students present research projects in wide range of topics. Poster exhibits in large community room 1-2 p.m. Free. Open to public.

- Missoula attorney Jacob Coolidge leads a panel discussion on “American Justice: Criminal Justice and the Era of Incarceration,” 1:30-3:30 p.m., Salish Kootenai College auditorium. Representatives from Tribal Defenders, Montana Innocence Project and ACLU will be present. Hosted by Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition and Humanities Montana. Open to public.

Saturday

- Annual pie and plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 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.

- Annual Forestry Expo, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Trumbull Creek Educational Forest, 2 miles north of intersection with Montana 40 and U.S. 2 between Columbia Falls and Whitefish. Hands-on activities. Forest walk, exhibits. Logging and logger sports demonstrations at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free logging camp lunch.

- Smith Valley Craft Show and lemonade stand, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2901 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.

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

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

- South Flathead Modular Railroad Group operates its HO gauge model railroad, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Public welcome to view and bring their own HO trains to operate.

- 406 Voice Competition finals, 6 p.m., Grand Ballroom, Best Western Plus Flathead, Kalispell. Live music, silent auction. Families welcome. Fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home; www.the406voice.com

Monday

- Complimentary ice cream social for students and the community, noon to 1 p.m., at the site of the future Library and Learning Commons.

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

- Mother’s Day community hike, 10 a.m. to noon, Reservoir Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Hike 3 miles to Valley Overlook or choose own distance. Bring a lunch. Free. Open to public.

- Flathead Audubon annual meeting and potluck, 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.

- Whitefish Tourism Master Plan Steering Commitee invites public to share input, 6-8 p.m., Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers.

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

A look ahead

- 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.

- Community forum regarding proposed cell phone tower on Flathead High School, 5-6 p.m. May 15, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. May 15, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Joe Coco presents a free seminar “Government Policy and Your Investment Portfolio,” 7-8 p.m., May 15, Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. RSVP to 862-9400.

- 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.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection Mother’s Day tea, 11:30 a.m. May 16, North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Reta Sands show vintage apron collection. Speaker is Sani Oertley of Eureka. Donations of personal care items, nonperishable food or cash will be collected for Ray of Hope. 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, “Strategies for Lifelong Physical Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m. May 16, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Flathead County Sgt. Jeanne Parker, member of the Montana InternetCrimes Against Children Task Force, talks about internet safety precautions and gives an introduction to human trafficking awareness and prevention, 5:30 p.m. May 16, Columbia Falls Junior High School, 1805 Talbot Road. Due to sensitive nature of topics, this session should be attended by adults only.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m. May 17, superintendent’s office.

- 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.

- Walla Walla University Master of Social Work program hosts a pie social and social work career talk, 5-7 p.m. May 17, Perkins Restaurant, 1390 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Enjoy a piece of pie and talk with faculty and alumni. All interested welcome.

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

- Kalispell Public Schools Governance Committee meets 10 a.m. May 18, superintendent’s office.

- Glacier National Park Associates annual Volunteer Day, May 19, West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Complimentary breakfast 8:30 a.m. followed by short business meeting, then working on maintenance projects. Call Cheryl Klein, 270-4189; or Nancy Oshier, 406-995-7236.

- Lone Pine Cemetery clean-up day, May 19, corner of Montana 35 and 83, Bigfork. Volunteers should meet at 9 a.m. to clear refuse, prune trees and bushes. Bring weed eaters and gardening tools such as rakes, wheelbarrows. Call Barbara Potts, 837-6151.

- 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.

- 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 Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19, Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, milemarker 18 on Montana 35. Free. Open to public. Locally produced, handcrafted items, door prizes, silent auction. Live music. Lunch available.

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

- Crown@College fundraising concert, 5-9 p.m. May 19, bigtop tent, FVCC campus. Performances by well-known local bands, area musicians and singers. Food, beer and wine vendors. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at door; $15 for students with valid ID; kids under 12 are free. Proceeds go to Crown Guitar Scholarship Fund and FVCC’s One Campaign; crownguitarfest.org

- Mountain Brook Community Library’s annual chili, quesadillas, pie and ice cream social, 5-8 p.m. May 19, 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Live music by Swan Range Jammers.

- 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.

- Girls on the Run 5K run, 1 p.m. May 20, Kidsport Complex, Kalispell. Packet pick up 11 a.m. Open to public; gotrflathead.org

- Bethlehem Lutheran Church presents a piano dedication concert, 7 p.m. May 20, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. University of Montana piano professor Steven Hesla performs on new Mason & Hamlin grand piano. Free; donations accepted. Public invited.

- 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 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.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board reorganization and regular meeting 5 p.m. May 21.

- 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.

- Woodland Montessori 40th anniversary barbecue dinner, 5:30-7 p.m. May 23, 5 Parkhill Road, Kalispell. Public invited. Call 755-3824.

- Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. May 24, superintendent’s office.

- 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

- United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day ceremonies: 10:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens; 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell; 11:45 a.m. VFW Post 2252 luncheon, Kalispell; 12:45 p.m. flag ceremony, C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Montana Veterans Home Cemetery, Columbia Falls.

- 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.

- Whitefish Open Streets, 5-7:30 p.m., May 29. Portions of Railway Street and Central Avenue will be open to pedestrian and bike traffic only. Educational and interactive activities.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. May 29, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- 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. May 31, Kalispell Brewery. $1 of ever beer sold goes to Glacier National Park Conservancy.

- Marion Fire District board meets 5 p.m. May 31, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- 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.

- Bill McClaren All for One 5K and kids half-mile fun run, June 10, FVCC. 5K at 9 a.m. $10 advance registration; kids run 10 a.m., free. Call Marjory McClaren, 406-250-5577.

- 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.

- Annual Montana Senior Olympics, June 14-16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a varitety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.

- 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.

- Lakeside Fourth of July fireworks over Flathead Lake, at dusk, choreographed to music.

- 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.