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- Red Cross blood drives: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Glacier High School; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
- Church of Christ’s annual community clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Saturday, 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Call Diane, 270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.
- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is U.S. Senate candidate Troy Downing; www.gcpachy.org
- Flathead County sheriff candidates forum, 1 p.m. Easthaven Baptist Church, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. All four candidates will attend. Public invited.
- YES! For Flathead Farms and Water shows two free screenings at 1 and 5:30 p.m. of the documentary “Tapped,” Arts and Technology building, Room 139, FVCC. Question and answer session about proposed water bottling factory near Creston follows. Public invited. FVCC does not necessarily endorse opinions or views presented.
- FVCC Spring Concert Series, 2 p.m., Room 144, Rebecca Chaney Broussard Center. Student recital. Free. Public invited.
- The Scream Room traveling interactive art experience, 3-6 p.m., ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Free. Public invited to enter portable Space Station gallery and scream to release pent up emotions.
- Columbia Falls Historical Society presents a free program by Clarence Taber on the history of fires on the Flathead National Forest, 7 p.m., Chapel Building, Montana Veterans Home. Silent auction. Public welcome.
Saturday
- Whitefish Park and Recreation’s annual Spring Gear Swap, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Roy Duff Armory. Drop off gear 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 4. Unsold items not picked up will be donated.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers an in-depth boating safety course, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian, Kalispell. Cost $10. Call Kyle Boyce at 240-7110.
- Church of Christ’s annual community clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 241 Stillwater Road, Kalispell. Call Diane, 270-7016; or Mary, 752-7579.
- Free blacksmith Hammer-In, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane Polson. Safety glasses, non-flammable clothing and shoes required. Parental or guardian slips available for new participants who are minors. Call 270-7895.
- Montana Dahlia Society annual tuber sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Tubers, dahlias, cuttings and seedlings for sale. Call BettyJo Malone, 755-6323.
- Women Veterans of American Legion Committee host a complimentary Recognition Luncheon for all women veterans, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 5, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. E., Kalispell. RSVP to Kim Kay McCarty Martin at 701-260-2833.
- Annual Flathead Fishing Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Snappy Sport Senter, 1400 Montana 35, Kalispell. Families with kids 12 and younger invited to fish in Snappy’s pond. Bring your own rod or some will be available to borrow. Free.
- Spring cleaning day at the O’Shaughnessy Center, 9 a.m. to noon, Whitefish. Volunteers needed for inside and outside cleaning. Families welcome. Taco bar. Call 862-5371.
- Ranger-guided “Can I Eat This?” hikes, 10-11:30 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. Lone Pine State Park, near Kalispell. Two-mile hike to identify plants that are safe to eat. Free for kids 12 and under; 13 and up $6. Space is limited; pre-register at eventbrite.com
- Farm & Food Day celebration, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., FVCC’s Campus Farm, north end of campus, accessible from Hutton Ranch roundabout. Tours at 11 a.m. noon and 1 p.m. Soil building class 11 a.m. Hoop house construction class 1 p.m. Kid-friendly activities in greenhouse.
- Annual Ladies Luncheon and Program on “Vintage Bridal Gowns: Styles and Stories from the Flathead,” 1-5 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. $20 for museum members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 756-8381.
- Sons of Norway meet 1 p.m., upstairs at Museum at Central School, 124 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 253-1702.
Sunday
- Flathead Audubon birding field trip to explore northern Mission Valley. Meet at 7:30 a.m. north of Polson to carpool to grassland habitat of long-billed curlews, raptors and other species. Return at noon. Free. All welcome; limited to 10 participants. To sign up, call Kathy Ross, 837-3837.
Thought
“The greater the number of laws and enactments, the more thieves and robbers there will be.” — Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher (c.604-531 B.C.).
Monday
- Red Cross blood drives: 10:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Moose Lodge; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
- Wild mushroom hike, 2 p.m. Swift Creek Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Dale Johnson leads hike. Guide books provided. Bring a basket. Free. Public invited.
- Pleasant Valley School board organizational meeting 5:45 p.m., followed by regular meeting.
- Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., Buffalo Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Show and tell from members’ collections. All welcome; glacierstampclubmt@gmail.com
Tuesday
- 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.
Wednesday
- 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.
Thursday
- 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” 1-2:30p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Free. Call 752-9625.
- 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.
A look ahead
- Red Cross blood drives May 11: 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. May 11, Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker judge Russ Fagg, candidate for U.S. Senate.; www.gcpachy.org
- FVCC Student Research Conference, 1 p.m. May 11, 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.
- Flathead County Agency on Aging Advisory Committee meets at 2-3:30 p.m. May 11, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited. Call 758-5730.
- Annual pie and plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon May 12, 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. May 12, 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. May 12, 2901 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.
- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 12, Richwines’ Burgerville, Polson.
- 406 Voice Competition finals, 6 p.m. May 12, Grand Ballroom, Best Western Plus Flathead, Kalispell. Live music, silent auction. Families welcome. Fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home; www.the406voice.com
- Bibler Home and Gardens Spring Tours, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 12, 19, 20, Kalispell. Advance tickets required. Call 756-3632.
- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. May 14, 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, May 14, 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. May 14.
- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. May 14, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
- 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.
- Walla Walla University Master of Social Work program hosts a pie social and social work career talk, 5-7 p.m. May 15, 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, 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.
- 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.
- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.tix.com.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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. May31, Kalispell Brewery. $1 of ever beer sold goes to Glacier National Park Conservancy.
- 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.
- 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.