Daybook

Today

The Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Kids Food" is a 9 a.m.; "3 A Day" at 2 p.m. The community and clients are invited. A door prize is given at every class. Call 751-8170.

Children's Story Hour will be at 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Department of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E. in Kalispell. Cll Youth Services Librarian Michael Hutchinson at 758-5822.

The Evergreen School District board meets at noon in the administration building boardroom.

The American Red Cross has a blood drive from 1-5 p.m. at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

The Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell kicks off its Summer Reading Program at 2 p.m. in the Children's Department. Call 758-5822.

The Swan River School board meets from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to have workshop on boardsmanship and goal setting, followed by a special meeting at 2:30 p.m. in the school library.

The Lincoln Conservation District meets at 4 p.m. at the Four Corners Restaurant, in Eureka.

Aletheia Christian Ministries meets at 6:30 p.m. at 690 N. Meridian Road. Dinner includes main course, salad bread and beverage for $8. The Rev. Scott Keller will be guest speaker. All are welcome.

The American Red Cross offers Workplace First Aid Basics training at 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to register.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m. at Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

Thursday

Bigfork Toastmasters Club meets 7-8 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call Sharon at 756-7990.

The Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Kids Food" is a 9 a.m.; "3 A Day" at 10 a.m.; "Feeding Your Toddler" at 3 p.m. The community and clients are invited. A door prize is given at every class. Call 751-8170.

Flathead Special Education Cooperative meets at 9 a.m. in the Evergreen School district board room, 18 W. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell.

Habitat for Humanity resale store for building supplies is open noon to 4 p.m. on Fourth Avenue East North behind Smith's. Donations are accepted. Call 756-2905.

The American Red Cross has a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. at the Libby VFW.

Author Ina Albert and Dr. Suzanne Daniell offer a free workshop on journaling for people suffering from illness at 7 p.m. at North Valley Hospital. Refreshments will be served. Call 863-3500.

The Fair-Mont-Egan School board has a special meeting at 7 p.m. in the school library to adopting a Budget Amendment Resolution for the 2003-2004 school year.

The Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at the United Way meeting room. The National Weather Service will give a presentation. The public is welcome. Call Kent at 752-2167.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m. at Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m. at Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m. at Whitefish City Hall.

Aglow International hosts Kimberly Nixon, vice-president of the local chapter, speaking on "Identity in Christ," at 7 p.m. at 690 N. Meridian, No. 220, Kalispell. Call Bonnie Mickelson at 892-4038 or Micki Strickland at755-9060.

Saturday

The Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors meet today at Libby Creek. Call 892-1864.

Sunday

Dennis Ostroot will perform classic and sacred music on the digital Rodgers organ at 4 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. The concert is free and the community is invited.

Monday

The American Red Cross has blood drive from 2-6 p.m. at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

The American Red Cross offers Workplace Adult CPR at 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to register.

Tuesday

The American Red Cross has blood drive from 2-6 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

The American Red Cross offers Workplace First Aid Basics training at 6:30 p.m. Call 752-6433 to register.

The Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m. at the Evergreen Firehall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

Human Therapy on Horseback meets at 7 p.m. at The Carpet Studio, 6334 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish.

Lake County Democrats meet at 7 p.m. in the Polson City Library Conference Room. The Montana Democratic Convention, recently held in Billings, and the coming election will be discussed. Everyone is welcome.

A Look Ahead

The North Valley Toastmasters Club meets from 7-8 a.m. June 23 at the Whitefish Credit Union. Use the back entrance, across from the Whitefish Post Office and go upstairs. Interested persons are welcome to attend. Call Lilli Ann at 752-3791.

The Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions June 23 at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Kids Food" is a 9 a.m.; "3 A Day" at 10 a.m.; "Feeding Your Toddler" at 3 p.m. The community and clients are invited. A door prize is given at every class. Call 751-8170.

The American Red Cross has blood drive from 10 am. to 1 p.m. June 23 at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

The Children's Summer Reading Program of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell, hosts Sally Delby of the Celtic Cross Dancers at 3 p.m. June 23. All are welcome to attend.

Bigfork Toastmasters Club meets 7-8 a.m. June 24 at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call Sharon at 756-7990.

Habitat for Humanity resale store for building supplies is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24 on Fourth Avenue East North behind Smith's. Donations are accepted. Call 756-2905.

The American Red Cross has blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. June 24 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Eureka.

The Evergreen School District board meets at 8 a.m. June 25 in the administration building boardroom.

The American Cancer Society Flathead Relay for Life will be June 25-26 in Whitefish. Call Cate Sundeen at 877-488-7723, option 3.

Flathead County Senior Citizens and the Agency on Aging present an antique benefit auction and barbecue starting at 10 a.m. June 26 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Festivities include a vintage car display, the barbecue at 11:30 a.m. and the auction at 2 p.m.

The Big Sky Country Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 26, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 27 at the O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Antiques dealers from across the country will be selling their collectibles. A gala will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. June 25.s Call Karen Monaghan at 862-0776.

Rocky Mountain Street Machines invites the public to its Car Show and Burn Outs from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mountain Mall, Whitefish. Call Kavin at 756-3650 or Sandie at 892-3358.s

The American Red Cross has blood drive from 2-6 p.m. June 28 at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. June 28 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

The Kila School board has a regular meeting at 6 p.m. June 29 followed by teacher negotiations at the school.

The American Red Cross has blood drive from 2-6 p.m. June 29 at the Old Eagle Shield in Browning.

The Shrine Circus has performances at 2 and 7 p.m. June 29 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Tickets in advance are $9 adults, $4 children. Day of show tickets are $10 adults, $5 children, and $5 for seniors 65 and older. Tickets may be purchased at most area grocery stores, and varous other locations. Senior tickets are also available at all area senior centers. Call Victor Arbour at 756-6349.

The American Red Cross offers Workplace Adult CPR at 6:30 p.m. June 29. Call 752-6433 to register.

The Flathead City-County WIC Program hosts group learning and interaction sessions June 30 at the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. "Kids Food" is a 9 a.m.; "3 A Day" at 2 p.m. The community and clients are invited. A door prize is given at every class. Call 751-8170.

The American Red Cross has blood drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30 at the center, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell.

The Children's Summer Reading Program of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell, hosts Kevin Kasperson, flight and aerospace expert, at 3 p.m. June 30. All are welcome to attend.

The American Red Cross offers Workplace First Aid Basics training at 6:30 p.m. June 30. Call 752-6433 to register.

Kalispell's Fourth of July Parade will be held at 10 a.m. July 3. The route will head north on Main Street from Eighth Street, and turn west on Center Street. The theme is "Heroes of the Flathead."

Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead host their annual Summer Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 9, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 10, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 at Courthouse Park West, Kalispell. Admission is free. Call Gary Self at 892-9750.

The Flathead County High School 36ers have their annual brunch at 10:30 a.m. July 11 at the WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. All 1930s alumni and invited guests are welcome. RSVP to Glenyce Krogstad at 755-3363.

The Red Cross has a blood draw from 12:30-5:30 p.m. July 15 in the Lake Room of North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.

The public is invited to the Whitefish Garden Tour July 31 and Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of private gardens will be on display. Proceeds benefit the Whitefish Community Foundation. Call Laurie Winchel at 862-8309 for tour information; or call Myni Ferguson at 862-5443 to volunteer.

The Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave., has its seventh annual Antiques Show and Sale Aug. 12-14. A preview and champagne gala will be from 4-8 p.m. Aug. 12. Tickets are $20 in advance and at the door. The antiques show is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and 14. Admission is $5. Call 837-6927.