Coronavirus cancellations posted

The Daily Inter Lake will continue to compile a list of closures, postponements and other changes related to the coronavirus as the information becomes available. Here is the latest round:

• ImagineIF Libraries will be closed March 16 through 28 as a precautionary measure to slow the spread of COVID-19. Library customers should keep currently checked out materials at home, as book drops will be closed and not accepting returns. The library will ensure that customers do not accrue fees for materials during the closure.

Librarians are also preparing remote services and will be answering questions via e-mail and offering virtual programming. All electronic services such as eBooks, databases, and more remain available and can be accessed via: https://imagineiflibraries.org/

To get in touch with a librarian during business hours email asklib@imagineiflibraries.org.

• Whitefish Community Library is closed March 16 through March 30. The library will extend its pickup date for on-hold items, and staff is available to respond to phone messages.

• Flathead Audubon has canceled its April 13 public meeting at the Gateway West Community Room in Kalispell. For field trips, Flathead Audubon will continue its March and April field trips as scheduled due to their outdoor nature and separation in vehicles. A list of upcoming field trips is available on the www.flatheadaudubon.org website. There will be no carpooling or sharing of binoculars and scopes. Check the website before you head out; things might change at the last minute.

• Summit Medical Fitness Center is closing its Kalispell facility, along with the Westshore and Ppolson medical fitness centers, effective March 16. This closure includes all facility programs and the SPARKs program.

As a result of this decision, all member billing will be suspended until further notice. Members that have paid for a year in advance will receive an extension on their membership once the facility is back in operation and an adjustment will be made for classes as well. For questions email info@summithealthcenter.com.

• The 11th annual Loud at the Library fundraiser has been rescheduled to May 21 at ImagineIF Library, Kalispell.

• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley has canceled its March 19 general membership meeting at Village Greens Community Center. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

• The Northwest Montana History Museum is closed until March 30. Public programs and classes in March such as the Quilting Class and Historic Film Club are canceled as well, but will certainly pick back up after this temporary closure is over. As of now, everything from March 30 onward is still scheduled and the Museum will be open the usual hours at that time.

Staff will still have a presence in the building to discuss via phone the checking out the rental halls for future private events, possible donations of historic artifacts and photographs, opportunities to view the historic photo collection, or to make purchases from Schoolbell Books and Gifts. Call 406-756-8381.

• The Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council has canceling its meeting in Choteau. The council’s tentative plan is now to conduct a video/phone conference meeting from 9-11 a.m., Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20. Public involvement opportunities will be available online at fwp.mt.gov/gbac.

• Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley has canceled its builds and has temporarily closed its ReStore retail store and affiliate office through March 30.

• Flathead County Democrats have canceled the March 17 Democratic Central Committee meeting and March 23 Democratic Women general meeting.

• Canvas Church has canceled all public gatherings and activities on its Kalispell and Columbia Falls campuses through the end of March. Gatherings will be streamed online at 6 p.m. Saturdays and at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. at https://canvas.church. For more information call 406-752-6426.

• Flathead Electric Cooperative has canceled its March 21 annual meeting. Also effective immediately, the co-op’s offices in Kalispell and Libby are temporarily closed to the public. The cooperative’s mail-in election will still take place. Co-op members will receive ballots the week of March 23. Completed ballots should be mailed in the pre-addressed enclosed envelop to Survey & Ballot Systems, the co-op’s independent election processing company.

Ballots should not be returned to Flathead Electric Cooperative office. Ballots received at the SBS office on or before April 9 by 5 p.m. will be counted.

While the offices are closed, co-op members can utilize one of the co-op’s other fee-free options to pay their electric bill or manage their account including payment kiosks and drop boxes at both the Kalispell and Libby locations, drive-thru open until 5:30 p.m. in Kalispell, online payments through the Flathead Electric website or mobile app, the pay-by-phone system (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 406-751-1839 or 877-761-4637). For assistance with any of these services, members can call 406-751-4483.

• Kalispell Parks and Recreation has canceled its Afterschool Program and Spring Break Camp through March 27. Sports programs including Adult Soccer and Little Dribblers basketball will be suspended until further notice. Call 758-7975 for assistance.

• Flathead Valley Community College will limit access to the Broussard Library, Common Grounds, dining service and FVCC Bookstore to students and staff. Community members may visit administration offices in Blake Hall, including the Admissions and Registration Office, the Business Office, the Financial Aid Office and the FVCC Foundation.

• The Whitefish Community Center will be closed to the public for four weeks, with plans to reopen April 13. During the closure there will be no programs, classes, social lunches or rentals. The center will continue Meals on Wheels service. If you know of someone, 60 or older, who could use meal assistance during this trying time, have them reach out to the Agency on Aging, Meals on Wheels at 758-5710.

• 4-H Club Officer training on March 18 is postponed until further noticed. The 4-H Sheep Project livestock quality assurance meeting scheduled March 20 has been postponed and will be rescheduled.