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TODAY

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drives: 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 12:30-6 p.m. West Kootenai Colony.

- Creston School Hiring Committee meets 3:30 p.m.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School District board Logo Committee meets 4 p.m.

TUESDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Caregiving 101” 2-3:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

WEDNESDAY

- Columbia Falls School board meets at 8:15 a.m.

- Friendship Force meets for breakfast 9 a.m., Sykes Restaurant, Kalispell. Learn about unique travel experiences and opportunities. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Flathead Electric, Kalispell.

- Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 3 p.m., district office basement meeting room.

- USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-249-2448.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School District board Negotiations meeting, 5:45 p.m.

THURSDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; sponsored by Daybreak Rotary.

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

- Sunriser Lions annual pancake supper, 4:30-7 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive, Kalispell. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice Adults, $7; seniors, $5.50; children, $4; family, $20. Proceeds to local eye programs.

FRIDAY

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

- FVCC invites high school students to “Experience Life as a College Student,” 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours, panel discussions. Staff available to answer questions from 2-5 p.m. Free. Lunch provided. Call Morgan Ray, 756-3847.

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Homewood Suites, Kalispell.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School District board Negotiations meeting, 2:30 p.m.

A LOOK AHEAD

- Pinochle tournament, 9 a.m. April 6, Columbia Falls Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave. $20 per person; lunch provided. To sign up, call Jean Voermans, 892-2392 or 471-3304.

- Annual Creston Auction, Country Fair, Auto, Marine, RV and Equipment Sale, April 6-7, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. April 5 is Consignment Day, 7 a.m to 7 p.m..

- Annual cherry growers’ horticultural meeting April 6, Yellow Bay Community Clubhouse, Montana 35, mile marker 18. Doors open 8:30 a.m.; meeting at 9 a.m. Pre-register, call 406-982-3069.

- Spring family-friendly festival, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 6, Ravenwood Outdoor Center. Limited to 60 people. Free. Sign up by calling 406-260-8620.

- Soroptimist International of Whitefish jewelry sale, noon to 5 p.m. April 6, Whitefish Community Library. Fine, costume, vintage and collectible items. Public invited. Proceeds benefit women’s and girls’ programs.

- Sons of Norway meet 1 p.m. April 6 upstairs at Museum at Central School, 124 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. Dan Rude, past chairman of Foundation Board of Governors, and zone director John Knudsen, both of Missoula, discuss organization’s structure. Call 253-1702.

- Plant-inspired potluck from 5 to 7 p.m. April 7, Fellowship Room at Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive, Kalispell. Bring plant-based food to share. RSVP to Diana Blend, 406-253-0498.

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

- Red Cross blood drives April 8: noon to 5 p.m. Family Life Christian Church; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at 3 p.m. April 8, WIne Room, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Program is “Antiques Road Show.” Members and guests may bring an item, picture or story about their family to share. Call Cate, at 755-6781.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. April 8.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. April 8, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

THOUGHT

“The only sin is mediocrity.” — Martha Graham, American modern dance pioneer (born 1894, died this date in 1991).

- Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., April 8, in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Kathy Ross will discuss research of author Doug Tallamy, professor of entomology and wildlife ecology, University of Delaware. Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

- Red Cross blood drive, 9-3 p.m. April 9, Flathead High School, Kalispell.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. April 9, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Many Voices Symposium: Survival Stories, 7 p.m., April 9, Arts and Technology Building’, FVCC. Students share life stories of personal challenges. Free. Public invited.

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

- Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m. April 10, Gateway Community Center, north conference room, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767.

- Red Cross blood drives April 11: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 5 p.m. Applied Materials, West Reserve Drive, Kalispell.

- First Baptist Church spring rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13,355 Ninth St. E., Eureka, across from high school.

- Kalispell Public Schools Board Governance Committee meets 10 a.m. April 12, superintendent’s office.

- Red Cross blood drives April 12: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood, Kalispell

- Special Friends Advocacy annual Big Wheels Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, 8 a.m. April 13, Glacier High School. Championship in late afternoon. Free admission; donations appreciated. Volunteers needed. Call 756-5488.

- Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby, 10 a.m. to noon, April 13, Kalispell Center Mall. Spectators welcome.

- Young Tree Pruning Workshop 10 a.m. to noon, April 13, Lawrence Park Pavilion, Kalispell. City arborist Josh Keene teaches structural pruning techniques. Hands-on pruning. Call Keene at 406-250-1381.

- Dream Adaptive Spring Fling, 5 p.m. April 13, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. No-host cocktail hour, prime rib and salmon dinner, silent and live auctions. Live music by Mike Murray Duo. For tickets, call 406-871-6607.

- Grandview Supreme 4-H Spring Fling and dessert auction, 7 p.m., April 13, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. Music by Ashley Creek Ramblers. Drawings with $5 entry; $3 entry without drawings. Public invited.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. April 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School District board meets 3 p.m. April 15.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m., April 16, Lakeside QRU.

- Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Committee meets 3 p.m. April 16, assistant superintendent’s office.

- Red Cross blood drives April 17: 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson; noon to 5 p.m. Troy Baptist Church.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. April 17, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m. April 18, superintendent’s office.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. April 18, Libby VFW.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. April 18, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- CASA for Kids Flathead County spring graduation ceremony, April 18, Flathead County Justice Center, Kalispell. Mock trial 4-5 p.m.; swearing in ceremony 5-6 p.m.; reception 6-6:30 p.m.

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m. April 19, district office basement meeting room.

- Red Cross blood drives April 19: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immanuel Lutheran Communities, Kalispell.

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. April 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting 7 p.m. April 22, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. April 23, Polson Area Senior Center; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m. April 23, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. April 23, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m. April 24, Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls.

- Kalispell Public Schools IT Committee meets 8:30 a.m. April 25, district office IT office.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 25, Applied Materials, Birch Grove Road, Kalispell; blood mobile.

- Red Cross blood drives April 26: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coldstone and First Interstate Bank parking lot; blood mobile.

- “The Vagina Monologues,” April 26-27, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Happy hour, 6:30 p.m.; curtain 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15; www.abbieshelter.org Fundraiser for Abbie Shelter.

- Teakettle Quilt Guild annual Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. April 27, Glacier Gateway Elementary School, 440 Fourth Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Vendors, boutique, raffle. Food bank drop off. Free admission.

- 25th Annual Taste of Bigfork, 2-4:30 p.m. April 28, downtown Bigfork. Small bites, wine, entertainment. Call Rebekah King, 837-5888.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29, Libby Christian Church $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. April 29 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 30, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalispell.

- Church of Christ annual community clothing giveaway, May 3-4, 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Donations welcome. Call Diane, 270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.

- Flathead Democrats spring dinner p.m. May 4, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Guest speakers include Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney, Maylinn Smith, co-director at Indian Law Clinic, and Monica Lindeen, executive director of the Montana Democratic Party. Live entertainment, raffle. Social hour 4:30 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Call Terri at 406-730-2741 for tickets.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. May 13.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. May 15, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:45 a.m. May 16, Gateway Community Center, United Way Conference Room, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. May 28, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 10.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. June 19, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. June 25, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Whitefish Woody Weekend, June 28-30, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Public invited to tour classic, antique wooden boats at docks beginning 9 a.m. Saturday. Public boat rides during day. Call Tim Salt, 862-5085.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. July 23, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Whitefish High School second All Class Reunion, 4-10 p.m. July 26-28, Depot Park in Whitefish. Register at https://whitefishhighschoolreunion.com/ or contact Rebecca at 406-249-7526.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.• Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.