Today
Montana Animal Rescue League holds a bake sale and quilt raffle from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Kalispell Petco .
Kalispell Duplicate Bridge Club plays today at 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, Main Street, Kalispell. Call Helen at 755-6338.
Monday
School District 5 and Flathead High School district board retreats at 7 a.m.-1 p.m., HER Robinson Vo-Ag Complex.
Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.
Chiropractor Richard offers a free class on how to maximize your quality of life, "Life Without Limits," noon, Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289 if you plan to attend.
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.
Support group for parents of emotionally and behaviorally challenged children will have an organizational meeting at 6:30 p.m. at The Summit. Call Nancy Bowman at 250-3571.
Columbia Falls School board expulsion hearing at 6 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
The community is invited to a Somers Townsite meeting to review a preliminary draft for a neighborhood plan, 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.
Northwest Montana Fair board meets at 7 p.m., in the fairgrounds office.
Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall.
Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., Columbia Falls City Hall.
Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.
Tuesday
Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the blood mobile at Northwest Montana Human Resources, Kalispell.
Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Kalispell Center WestCoast Hotel. Cathy Bourne of The Great Falls Symphony will perform and also speak on the topic, "Overcoming Debilitating Fear." Cost is $10. RSVP to Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.
Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-643 to pre-register.
Flathead Building Association general membership meeting 6:30 p.m. Vista Linda in Somers. Guest speaker Dallas Cox will talk about, " The Real Scoop on Independent Contractors." Cost is $14 per person.
Somers School District board meets at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.
Montanans for Multiple Use meet at 7 p.m. at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 800 Meridian Road, across from fairgrounds. Guest speaker is Chris Servheen, leader of the grizzly bear recovery project.
Wednesday
Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.
Flathead Food Bank invites its volunteers to a thank-you cruise aboard the Far West 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, entertainment, prizes and awards.
High tea is offered the public at 11:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Community Room, Nucleus Avenue. Cost is $7 adults, $4 for children. Hats, gloves and pearls encouraged. Cathy Bourne of Great Falls will share her story. Call Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.
Flathead Lake Biological Station of the University of Montana open house 2-6:30 p.m., on Montana 35 on the east shore of Flathead Lake at Yellow Bay. Guided nature walks, boat trips, demonstrations, tours. Call 982-3301.
Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-643 to pre-register.
Thursday
Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. at North Valley Hospital, Whitefish.
Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' social hour, 5-7 p.m., Hunter and Company. Call 862-3501.
25th Anniversary Glacier Street Rod Association Glacier Rod Run today through July 24, Kalispell. Cruise In 6 p.m., Dairy Queen. Parade 10 a.m. and Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 2. Log on to www.glacierstreetrodassoc.org.
Thought
"All styles are good except the tiresome sort."
-Voltaire, French writer (1694-1778).
Democratic Central Committee meets 7-9 p.m. July 21, Flathead County Library meeting room. Call John deNeeve at 756-7859.
The Swan Lakers have an annual meeting at 7 p.m. at the Ferndale Community Hall. New members are welcome. Log on to www.swanlakers.com
Friday
37th annual Arts in the Park, July 22-24, Depot Park, Kalispell. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today and July 23; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. July 24. More than 100 artists and craftsmen from across the Northwest. Live entertainment, demonstrations, food fare. Advanced admission $4 for three days, $5 on opening day. Daily admission is $ and free for under 12. Call 755-5268.
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., today through July 23, Wal-Mart, Kalispell.
Flathead High School class of 1985 20-year reunion is July 22-24. Call Russ Marks at 257-4796, or e-mail rnrmarks@in-tch.com.
A Look Ahead
Bigfork Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society 6 p.m. July 22; 8 a.m. July 23, at the Bigfork High School track. Call 837-1600.
Fiberfest Eureka 2005 July 23-24, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Livestock, fleece and skein judging, workshops, demonstrations. Free. Call Joy at 406-297-7656; or Lee at 406-882-4939.
28th annual Rollins Fire Department barbecue 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25, Rollins Schoolhouse, Methodist Camp Road in Rollins. Advanced tickets are $10 adults and $5 for children under 12. Pit barbecued buffalo and turkey and all the trimmings. Tickets are $12 and $7 respectively at the door. Call Jane at 752-6150.
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 25 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.
Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 25. Call 752-643 to pre-register.
Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. July 25, 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 26, Polson Methodist Church.
The Flathead County Republican Assembly meets at noon July 26, at Perkins. Contact Ron Hoye is 257-1860.
Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., July 26, Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call Jeanette Cheney at 862-6209.
Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 26. Call 752-643 to pre-register.