Today

The Eureka Montana Quilt Show begins today and continues through Saturday at the Historical Village in Eureka; call 889-3791 for details.

3 Bigfork Friends of the Library annual used book sale 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Paperbacks 50 cents; hardbacks $1. Donations welcome. Call 87-4294.

Flathead City-County Board of Health special meeting, 10 a.m., Benavides and Co., 1667 Whitefish Stage Rd., Kalispell. For health officer evaluation.

Whitefish Public Library holds a summer reading program event called "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds" at 1 p.m. at the library. Petco will bring reptiles for the children to see and learn about.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

Whitefish Gallery Night, 6-9 p.m., "Asia to Paris," Mako Gallery, 334 Central Ave. Call 862-2031. Inspirational Lighting and Fine Art Gallery, meet artists, live music, 1005 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Call 862-0682.

Glamrock Skate Park Fund Raising Party at Paddle and Axe, Whitefish, 7 p.m. to close, all ages until 10 p.m., $5 at the door. All proceeds to Whitefish skate park project.

Friday

Flathead National Forest hosts a field trip to discuss forest plan revision, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 758-5252.

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home Children's Carnival and Family Fun Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m., 185 Crestline, Kalispell. Games, archery booth, horse rides, power wheels race track, hula dancing, visit from Batman and Robin, concessions and more. Call 752-9622.

Fourth "Artists for Open Space fine art exhibition Public preview party 5-7:30 p.m., Glacier Gallery, 1498 Montana 35 E., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Montana Land Reliance.

3 Flathead Valley Alliance presents Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 4 p.m. Sunday, KM Theatre, 50 Second St. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 in advance; $7 at the door. Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line. Call 756-0050.

Saturday

Community gathering for peace marking the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, 10 a.m., Whitefish Depot Park. Readings, stories and music. All are welcome. Call Lonnie at 862-5425.

Spotted Bear Ranger Station open house and potluck to honor Forest Service centennial, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; tours, historic presentations, displays, demonstrations; hamburgers and lemonade provided, bring dish to share. Call 758-5376.

Somers Reunion to celebrate 100-plus years of the town's history with a noon potluck in the Somers Fire Hall. Bring memories of years past.

Mountain Brook Community Library Pie Social 7-9 p.m., 2353 Foothill Road. Pies sold by the slice or whole. Silent auction includes art by four local artists. Proceeds benefit library. Call Carol Beck-Edgar at 837-2061.

Whitefish skate park project fund-raiser: Get a haircut at Clip Joint, 420 E. Second St., from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All proceeds go to the skate park. Call 862-2547.

Friends of Langley ski slope grooming party, 8:15 a.m., Big Mountain. Meet at the bottom of the Glacier Chaser. Bring saws, loppers, hand tools for cutting trees and shrubs. No power tools allowed. Complimentary lunch and T-shirt. Call 862-2900.

North Fork Improvement Association annual election of officers, 8 p.m., Sondreson Hall, North Fork Road at Whale Creek. Three resolutions on paving/ improvements and four proposed by-law amendments will also be discussed.

Alice Ritzman Junior Golf Benefit auction; tournament Aug. 7, Buffalo Hill Golf Club. Lunch, payoffs.

Sunday

Grand opening of Glacier RCer's new park for model aircraft, cars and boats; 5 p.m. at park just east of Whitefish Stage Road, 1.5 miles south of Montana 40 intersecton in Whitefish, or 8 miles north of Reserve Drive intersection in Kalispell. Watch for "Model Airfield" sign.

Monday

Children's story hour, 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Kalispell library, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 8, in the bloodmobile at the Popcorn Colonel, Kalispell.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group chairlift/gondola excursion to Big Mountain, 4-6 p.m.; meet at base of Glacier Chaser lift; free for members, $5 for family and caregivers. Call Sue 756-4725 or Kathy 756-4723.

Kila School's budget meeting, 5 p.m.; School Board meeting 5:45 p.m., both on Aug. 8.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 8 at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

A look ahead

Flathead County's Edwards Jones representatives host a free one-hour video titled, "Paying for College," at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at their locations. Call your closest to reserve a seat.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Aug. 9, Lakeside Elementary.

Flathead Municipal Airport Authority Board meets at 4 p.m. in Glacier Park International Airport director's office, 4170 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell.

Montana Department of Transportation invites the public to a meeting and re-evaluation of the U.S. 93-Somers to Whitefish (Kalispell bypass only) Final Environmental Impact Statement, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel, Banquet Room A. Call Brian Werele at 303-223-5844.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 9, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell. Sponsored by Meadow Gold Ice Cream for Pint for a Pint Day.

Children's story hour, 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Kalispell library, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, 1-4 p.m., Aug. 11, at the Christian Center, Kalispell.

Whitefish Public Library holds a summer reading program special event at 1 p.m. Aug. 11 in the library. Montana Bow Hunters will share the history of archery and give demonstrations.

3 Long Range Planning Task Force meets 4-6 p.m. Aug. 11, Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Public invited to comment at end of meeting.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 12 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Polson Festival Days Aug. 12-14, Bop-a-Dips perform 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Cruisen' By the Bay Car Show 2005, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Street; Sandpiper Days, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lake County Courthouse; Carnival 10 a.m., Riverside Park; Public auction of motor related items, 5-7 p.m., Comets play rock n' roll 7 p.m. Polson fairgrounds, all on Aug. 13. Tickets for Comets, $20 at the gate. Call 883-2488.

3 Valley Chamber Choir presents two public concerts, "From Sea to Shining Sea," Aug. 12 and 14 at Community Methodist Church, Bigfork.

Bigfork Art & Cultural Centers eighth annual Antiques Show & Sale, Aug. 12-14. Champagne gala 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12-Tickets $20; Sale 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 13; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Admission $5. Call Marnie at 837-6927.

Whitefish Public Library holds summer reading program grand finale on Aug. 13 beginning at noon; games, prizes and refreshments.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in the administration building boardroom.

Northwest Montana Team Penning Association competition 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Flathead County Fairgrounds.

2005 Northwest Montana Fair Aug. 16-21, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Shows and Royal West Amusement Carnival starts 5 p.m. Aug. 16 and all-day Aug. 17-20; Christian concert with the Fox Brothers, 7 p.m. Aug. 16; country concert with Tracy Byrd, 7 p.m. Aug. 17; PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18-20; fair parade, 10 a.m. Aug. 19; 2006 Miss Pro Rodeo queen and princess coronation 6 p.m. Aug. 20; Little Miss Rode coronation, 2 p.m. Aug. 20. Demolition Derby 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Call 758-5810 or log on to www.nwmtfair.com

Easthaven Baptist Church hosts a Hunters Banquet, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road. Troy Ruiz will give a hunting call presentation. Door prizes and drawings for a rifle, bow, hunting gear and more. Trophy mount displays. Advance and at-the door tickets are $10 and includes meal and one drawing ticket. Call 752-7021.

Pari Mutuel horse racing, 1 p.m. Aug. 19-21, Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Dog Days of Summer 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20, Whitefish City Beach. Drawing for prizes at 1:30 p.m. Free hot dogs and school supplies. Call 862-4039. Sponsored by Children's Ministries of Whitefish Assembly of God.

Pari Mutuel horse racing, 1 p.m. Aug. 27-28, Flathead County Fairgrounds.

New Earth Summer Expo 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27-28, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Exhibitors of health and beauty, and nutritional products, jewelry, and art. Massage and bodywork therapists and health practitioners will be on hand. Guest speakers. Free. All are welcome. Call 406-327-7977.

Fourth annual Whitefish Lake Swim Aug. 28. Call Kathryn McEnery at 257-3798.

3 Long Range Planning Task Force meets 4-6 p.m. Sept. 8, Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Public invited to comment at end of meeting.