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TODay

- 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.

- Free Falun Dafa Qigong instruction easy-to-learn exercise instruction for all ages, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in March, Kalispell Senior Center, 40 11th St. W. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

- Welcome home celebration for Olympic athlete Maggie Voisin, 4 p.m., Whitefish. Fire truck ride down Central Avenue followed by celebration outside O’Shaughnessy Center.

- 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.

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

- Zen priest Jerry Smyers presents a free Introduction to Zen Meditation class, 6 p.m., YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St., Polson. All welcome. Call 847-721-0665.

- 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.

Thursday

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

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

- Flathead County Agency on Aging Advisory Council meets at 2-3:30 p.m., Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Public invited. Call 758-5730.

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

- West Valley School board work session 4 p.m.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana fundraiser 5-9 p.m., 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, 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.

- Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. “What couples need to know about retirement income and Social Security.” Free. Call Kim Taylor at LPL Financial, 752-7232.

Friday

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

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

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Jeff Laszloffy, Montana Family Foundation president, discusses Initiative 183, the “Locker Room Privacy Act.”; www.gcpachy.org

Thought

“I saw an angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.” — Michelangelo, Italian sculptor, artist, architect, poet (born this date in 1475, died 1564).

- “Sing for Your Supper” karaoke event, 4-6 p.m., 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., 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.

Saturday

- Flathead Electric Cooperative annual members meeting, 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., 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., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Robin Kelson with Good Seed Co. give hands-on indoor seed starting workshop. Free.

- Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sam RV Chapter meets at 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pin and Cue, Whitefish. Guests welcome. RSVP to Chuck or Irene, 892-5399.

- 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.

Sunday

- 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.

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 throuogh 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.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m.

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

A look ahead

- Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 13, Polson High School.

- Pleasant Valley School board meets 5:45 p.m. March 13.

- 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.

- Flathead Chapter of National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Speaker is Dennis Phillman, Hungry Horse Dam supervisor. Social time, 11:30 a.m. Call Doris Warrant, 752-8026.

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 15, The Wave, Whitefish.

- 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.

Mully Night Carnival, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 15, Muldown Elementary School.

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

- Red Cross blood drives March 16: 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. March 16, 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.