Today
• Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• American Legion Post 137 Freedom Walk, 8:45 a.m. from Legion Hall, one block north of Smith's Foods, Veterans Memorial Park. Guest speaker. Call 752-5077.
• Immanuel Lutheran Home Rock-A-Thon, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Families welcome to join residents
• Fifth annual Veterans Food Pantry rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday, Shopko parking lot, Kalispell. Antiques, household, books, videos, music, crafts, art Bring canned food donations, coffee, sugar, basic staples.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., East Glacier Lodge.
• Montana Women's Aglow Christian retreat, today through Sept. 13, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. $35 registration fee includes Saturday's lunch. Call 406-443-6683.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Back Room, Columbia Falls. Social time, 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.
• 16th annual Antique Engine Tractor Show and Threshing Bee, noon to 4 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Olsen Pioneer Memorial Park, Pioneer and Helena Flats Road, Columbia Falls. Displays, miniature railroad rides, crafts, Parade of Power, entertainment. All welcome.
• Northwest Retired Educators Association meets at noon, Perkins Restaurant, Kalispell. Plans for upcoming convention discussed. All retired school personnel welcome. Call 752-2955 for reservations.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Fireside Room, Red Lion Hotel. Guest speakers are former Gov. Tim Babcock and his wife Betty. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.
• Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag seminar titled, "Introduction to Fundraising Planning" by Scott Ullman, training coordinator for the Foundation Center, 1-2:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell.
• Third annual Brats, Burgers and Band fundraiser for Bigfork Fire Department, 5 p.m., Harbor Village Pavilion. Tickets $9 for adults; $5 for children. Live music by Blue Smoke. Live auction. Donations welcome. Call Jim Sticka, 837-2294.
• Joram Theatre Company of Youth With A Mission presents an interactive murder mystery, "The Day the News Stood Still," 6 p.m. today and Sept. 12, The Boiler Room on YWAM's campus, Blacktail Mountain Road, Lakeside. Tickets $15 per person; $25 per couple. Reservations requested by Sept. 8 at 844-2221.
• Free introductory talk on transcendental meditation technique for reduced anxiety, better sleep and enhanced creativity, 7 p.m., Rocks and Things, 404 First St. Suite A, Whitefish. All welcome. Call Paula, 406-207-7496.
Saturday
• Third annual Raptor Day, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Bird walk, 8 a.m.; scavenger hunt, 10 a.m. educational booths and children's activities, 11 a.m.; bird banding workshop at noon. Guest speakers June Ash at 1 p.m. Dan Casey at 1:30 p.m. Food vendors on site. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Trees to Paper to Trees semi-annual recycling drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., north end of Flathead County Fairgrounds. Recycle news and office paper, magazines, cardboard, phone books and aluminum cans. No glass accepted. Call 758-7849.
• Fifth annual Veterans Food Pantry rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Shopko parking lot, Kalispell. Antiques, household, books, videos, music, crafts art and more. Bring canned food donations, coffee, sugar and basic staples.
• Flathead Rabbit Breeders Association sanctioned rabbit show, 9 a.m. Flathead County Fairgrounds.
• Big Sky Mopar Club of Kalispell 15th annual Show and Shine, Lions Park, U.S. 93 across from Rosauers. Open to all Mopar, AMC and Jeep vehicles.
• 16th annual Antique Engine Tractor Show and Threshing Bee, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Olsen Pioneer Memorial Park, Pioneer and Helena Flats Road, Columbia Falls. Displays, miniature railroad rides, crafts, Parade of Power, entertainment. All welcome.
• Foys Fest, Herron Park, Barbecue, local foods, outdoor concert with Jack Gladstone and Dr. Harmony, guided tours. Tickets $15 each or $30 per family. Benefit for Foys to Blacktail Trail Project. Call Liz, 752-3318.
• Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class, 10 a.m. to noon, Salvation Army, 110 Bountiful Dr., Kalispell. Free admission. Snacks provided. Call Jennifer Turner, 253-1447.
• Splashy Dash 5K and 10K run/walk fundraiser for Mission Valley Aquatics. Registration $10 beginning at 9 a.m. at Ridgewater Development off U.S. 93 northwest of Miracle of America Museum. Go to mvaquatics.org or polsonrunning.com.
• 18th annual Dayton Daze today. Sailboat rides 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dayton Yacht Club. Wine tasting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mission Mountain Winery. Parade, 3 p.m. Pig roast, 4:30 p.m. Idle Spur. Live music, raffle, children's games. Benefit for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department.
• Dayton Ladies Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dayton Church. Crafts, baked goods, attic treasures. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Val Hanson, 849-5075.
• 2009 Out of the Darkness Rally/Walk, Depot Park, Kalispell. Registration 10:30-11 a.m.; presentation 11 a.m.; walk 11:30 a.m. Music by Fresh Inc., noon to 2 p.m.; Ceremony of Remembrance, 12:30 p.m. followed by lunch and family activities. Sponsored by Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition.
• Special Rescued Kitten and Cat Adoption Day, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., the Aquarium Shop. 1001 U.S. 2 E., by the underpass in Kalispell. All spayed, neutered, social and healthy. Small adoption fee. Call 752-4460.
• Sharon Lynne Nash signs her book "Sex & Money: Have all the Sex and Money You Want," noon to 3 p.m., Borders Books in Kalispell. Seating is limited. Call 888-5393 to make a reservation.
• Project 9/12 Tea Party from noon to 2 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Participants are encouraged to bring their signs.
• C.W. Guthrie talks about and sign her new book, "Glacier National Park: The First 100 Years," 2 p.m., Montana House Gift Shop, Apgar Village, Glacier Park.
• Spinnaker Bar hosts a chili cook-off fundraiser for Shriners Children's Hospital, 4 p.m., Lakeside. Dog races at 5:30 p.m. Call 844-2176.
• Benefit for Martha Big Knife to help with medical expenses from brain surgery, 3-10 p.m., Swan Lake Trading Post, 22998 Montana 83, Swan Lake. Food and music by Roy Wilhelm and more. $30 per couple, $5 for youth under 14. Bring beverages and chairs. Call 886-2303.
• Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 725 40th anniversary Hawaiian luau celebration, 4-7 p.m., 1820 U.S. 93 S. Dinner tickets $12 for adults; $6 for children under 10. Toby Stone Duo performs 6-11 p.m. Everyone welcome. Call 257-6474.
• Joram Theatre Company of Youth With A Mission presents an interactive murder mystery, "The Day the News Stood Still," 6 p.m., The Boiler Room on YWAM's campus, Blacktail Mountain Road, Lakeside. Tickets $15 per person; $25 per couple. Reservations requested by Sept. 8 at 844-2221.
Sunday
• History is Posh (HIP) group gives a presentation at 10 a.m. at the Kalispell Senior Center. Come and share your information. All welcome.
• Flathead Citizens for Healthcare Reform rally to explain healthcare reform, 1-3 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Speakers include Matt Singer of Missoula and Mary Caferro of Helena. Entertainment by Steve Eckels. Free. Everyone welcome.
• Bighorn Divers crawdad feed, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boisverts, MacGregor Lake. Dives at noon, 2 p.m.; potluck 3 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Call 752-4970.
• Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream symposium, 1:30-5 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Video featuring videos of global leaders and social justice advocates. Free. Preregistration requested. Call Susan or Dennis Breed, 816-863-8448.
• Sweet Presence, a Canadian gospel group, performs 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 1295 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Heaven's Peek opens concert. Admission free; offering taken.
Monday
• Flathead County Animal Shelter advisory board meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.
• Lake County Republican Women noon luncheon, at Papa Don's Grill at the Polson golf course. Speakers Linda Sauer of Rocky Mountain Heart and Lung, and retired physician Dr. Irvine Milheim will share their analysis of the 1,017-page healthcare bill proposed to the House of Representatives. All welcome. Reservations required by Sept. 10 to Mimi, 849-5944; or Dorene, 883-4446.
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at for lunch at the home of Mary Aley in Whitefish. Program on 100th anniversary of the discovery of the Hudson River. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.
• National speaker Ariel Fenster gives a free lecture on "Antibiotics And Superbugs:The End of Miracle Drugs?," 4 p.m. FVCC Arts and Technology Building. Public invited. Call Janice Alexander, 756-3948.
• "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices' lecture, noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Anime Club for youth, ages 12-18, 4-5:30 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. No registration required. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.
• Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m., Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 257-1932.
• Valley Voices Community Choir fall semester begins today. Registration 5:30 p.m., choir room at Flathead High School. Both men and women from teens on up of all skill levels welcome. Call Patty Louden, 752-3160; or Allyson Kuechmann, 765-8208.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Audubon meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Nature photographer Chris Peterson will give a program on "Wildlife, Birds and Glacier National Park," and talk about his work on Glacier's centennial project. Free. Everyone welcome.
• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Public School Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., district adminstration building.
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., First Baptist Church, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Guest speaker is Lindsey MacDonald of Colter Coffee, Cost is $8.50. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Three Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Sharon Lynne Nash signs her book "Sex & Money: Have all the Sex and Money You Want," noon to 3 p.m., Borders Books in Kalispell.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Summit Independent Living Center offers a six-week series of beginner level sign language classes starting at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per class or $25 for six weeks. Call 257-0048 to enroll.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
• FVCC's 2009 Crown of the Continent Lecture Series presents "First Peoples, Two Countries, Three Voices:10,000 Years of Human History," 7 pm. Arts and Technology Building Room 139. Free. All welcome.
Wednesday
• Parkinson's disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is Tai Chi instructor Denise Nisson. Call Inga, 756-5514; or Lois, 871-3767.
• Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Cost $8 per person. Demonstration on ballroom dancing. Speaker is Sue Quiring. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
Thursday
• Free Musikgarten early childhood music and movement demonstration, 10:30 a.m., at a local assisted living center. To reserve a seat, call Marty, 871-2733.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at The Wave, Whitefish.
Polson Chamber of Commerce SPLASH, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17, Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 239 Reservoir Road.
• Conrad Mansion annual members appreciation party, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, in the Great Hall. Live music, hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Call 755-2166.
A Look Ahead
• American Legion Auxiliary 137 yard sale, 8 a.m., Sept. 18, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drives Sept. 18: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; and noon to 3 p.m. Kwa Tuq Nuk Resort, Polson. For an appointment, call Alicia at 883-8368.
• Thrivent for Lutherans and Montana Food Bank Network will be distributing food to needy families, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 18, Gateway Community Center (formerly Gateway Mall.) Mini-job fair, giveaways. Volunteers needed. Call 752-3663.
• Flathead Lutherans for Life annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19, Faith Lutheran Church, 405 Liberty St., Kalispell. Proceed benefit Hope Pregnancy Ministries and provide ProLife materials. Call 756-8344.
• Buddhist monk Gen Khedrub offers two seminars, "Confidence in Uncertain Times," 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 18, cost $10; and "How to Keep a Relaxed and Positive Mind, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 19, cost $20; Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93. Pre-registration requested but not required. Call 206-526-9565.
• Ronan Area Harvest Fest, Sept. 19, Ronan Community Fairgrounds. Chili cook-off, dessert bake-off, farmers market and more; barn dance with live music, 7-10 p.m. Call Ky Bartels, 406-253-8611.
• Doggy Dash 2009, Sept. 19, Travis Dolphin Dog Park, Polson, rain or shine. Registration 8:30 p.m.; walk 9 a.m. Contests. Prizes awarded to top fundraisers. Call Mission Valley Animal Shelter for pledge sheets and information, 883-5312.
• Flathead County Animal Shelter "September Days' open house to celebrate the senior pets, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, 225 Cemetery Road, Kalispell (off U.S. 93 South). Adoption specials for all age pets, vaccination clinic, information, refreshments. Call 752-1310.
• Ninth annual Pagan Pride Day, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sept. 19, Depot Park, Kalispell. Workshops, children's activity area, vendors, raffle, ritual circles. Bring a canned food for food drive. Call Gwen, 212-9334.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 1 to 5 p.m. Sept. 19, Calvary Lutheran Church, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-4102 or 752-0786.
• Montana Loon Society annual meeting, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20, 6525 Rocky Point Road. Election of officers, goal-setting. Bring potluck dish, tableware and lawn chairs. Call Lynn, 883-5797.
• Flathead County Republican Women host "Celebrate America," 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center. Guest speakers are Brigadier General Jim Cash and movie producer Jerry Molen. Catered dinner by Vista Linda is $10 per person; kids under 5, free. Patriotic music by David Rice. Open to public. Call Yvonne Stotler, 249-3512.
• Whitefish Community Center Oktoberfest 1-4 p.m. Sept. 20, 121 E. Second St. German food, door prizes, live music by Don Lawrence and the Bavarian Echoes. Call 862-4923 for tickets.
• Friends of Blanchard Lake annual meeting, 4 p.m. Sept. 20, home of Lee and Marlene Snyder, 789 Leksand Trail. Bring a potluck dish and beverage of choice; soft drinks provided. All welcome. Call 862-8971.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices' group tour of Rosauers to learn to shop healthy, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 21. $10 per person. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.
• FVCC's 2009 Crown of the Continent Lecture Series presents "The Crown Region: Setting the Stage," 7 pm. Sept. 21, Arts and Technology Building Room 139. Free. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 22, Glacier Subaru.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Software and Gadgets for a More Efficient Office" noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 22, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• ETHIC free consumer program for home buyers and sellers, titled, " Details of Buying and Selling," 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23, The Summit, Kalispell. Pre-register by calling Cal Scott, 885-6318.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation on communications when power is out, 7 p.m., Sept. 23, Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 24, FVCC Blake Hall.
• P.E.O. Chapter BH, Bigfork, fifth annual scholarship fundraiser luncheon and bridge party, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 24, Brumar Estate. Fine food, no-host bar, raffles, games. Vintage fashion display. Tickets $25, advance purchase only. Call Susy Nolde, 837-6331; or Sheila Gilmore, 837-4118.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
Friends of the Library annual book sale 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 25; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. sept. 27, Kalispell Center Mall. $2 bag day on Sunday. Call Marylane Pannell, 257-5793.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 25, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby.
• Flathead/Glacier Booster Club barbecue prior to Black and Blue Crosstown gametime, 5 p.m. Sept. 25, Legends Stadium.
• FVCC's 2009 Crown of the Continent Lecture Series hiking trip on North Fork of Flathead River, titled, "Along the Buffalo Cow Trail: History and Ecology of the Trans Boundary North Fork," with retired geology intstructor Lex Blood and Steve Thompson. Sept 26. Bring sack lunch. Cost $65. Call 756-3832.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. Call 293-0100.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Sept. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Sept. 29, Polson Good Shepherd Church.
• FVCC's 2009 Crown of the Continent Lecture Series presents "Defining the Ecology of the Crown of the Continent" 7 pm., Sept. 29, Arts and Technology Building Room 139. Free. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 30, West Kootenai Community.
• Whitefish Book Discussion Group meets 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Whitefish Library. Topic is "The Street of a Thousand Blossoms," by Gail Tsukiyama.
• Free community reiki share, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 1, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave. Call 871-5645.
• Neighbors in Need delivers chili lunches 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 2. Includes chili, corn muffin, salad and homemade pie. Order by Sept. 30 by calling 752-7266.
• Heritage Museum of Libby's fourth annual chili cook-off, Oct. 3. Gates open 7:30 a.m. Prizes in each category. Public may purchase sampling kits with cornbread for $3. Deadlines for entries Sept. 28. Call Susan Castaneda, 406-293-2171.
• Polson Community Church Retreat, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 3, 1814 First St. South. Keynote speaker is former Gov. Judy Martz; other guest speakers featured. Registration is $7 and includes lunch. RSVP by Sept. 25 to 883-5898 or 883-0366.
• Columbia Falls Women's Connection Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oct. 3, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Homemade soups and pie available.
• Dinner benefit for Barry and Tawnia Ramstad, 4 p.m. Oct. 4, Eagles, Columbia Falls. Live, silent auctions. Donations welcome. Call Pastor David Merkel, 892-5811.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• FVCC's 2009 Crown of the Continent Lecture Series presents "Seeing Across the Rockies,: Reaching for Montana 1787-1812," 7 pm., Oct. 6, Arts and Technology Building Room 139. Free. All welcome.
• Free lecture, "What is Reiki?" 7-9 p.m. Oct. 8, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211, Central Ave., Whitefish. Call Jaymie Noble, 871-5645.
• Oktoberfish fundraiser for Stumptown Art Studio, 6-10 p.m., Oct. 3, outdoors on Karrow Avenue, Whitefish. Biergarten, wine tasting, entertainment by Big Fish Radio, raffles, silent art auction. Tickets $50, at the studio, 145 Central Ave., or call 862-5929.
• Kila School board meets at 5:15 p.m., Oct. 13, at the school.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "What is the Future of the Web," noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 19, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 17, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Great Rockies Sport Show, 4-8 p.m. March 12; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Admission is good all weekend and costs $5, adults; $3, children 6-12; kids 5 and under, free. Friday night all kids 12 and under get in free.