Today

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.

Family and Support and Alzheimer's Group meets at noon, Montana Veterans Home. A luncheon will feature guest speaker, Kathy Scott, on the topic, "Cooking for One. Call Suzanne Dickinson at 892-3256. All welcome.

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 23.

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

Constitution Party 7 p.m. Valley Community Church of God, 2149 LaSalle. Public invited.

Friday

37th annual Arts in the Park, today through Sunday, Depot Park, Kalispell. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Sunday. 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.

Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell features an exhibit of Tibetan thangka painters 5-8 p.m. Call 756-8381.

Bigfork Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society 6 p.m. today; 8 a.m. Saturday, at the Bigfork High School track. Call 837-1600.

Saturday

Bigfork Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society continues 8 a.m., at the Bigfork High School track. Call 837-1600.

Fiberfest Eureka 2005 today and Sunday, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Livestock, fleece and skein judging, workshops, demonstrations. Free. Call Joy at 406-297-7656; or Lee at 406-882-4939.

Swan Lake Community Club's annual Pancake Breakfast and Rummage Sale 8 a.m. to p.m., Montana 83, south of mile marker 71. $5 adults, $4 under 10, free three and younger. Proceeds support local volunteer fire department, library and Swan Mission Search and Rescue. Call 886-2303.

Big Sky Bonsai Society annual Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Special demonstrations and exhibits. All are welcome to attend.

July Demo Days, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Somers Bay, sponsored by Silver Mook Kayak Company. Free demos and paddling tips. Call 752-3794.

Swan Valley celebration of river water quality and resources, 1-4 p.m., Swan Lake Campground. Laughing Horse Lodge will cater a picnic. Exhibits, hands-on activities. Cost is $ per car parking fee. Call The Swan Ecosystem Center at 406-754-3137.

Sunday

Fiberfest Eureka 2005 continues today, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Livestock, fleece and skein judging, workshops, demonstrations. Free. Call Joy at 406-297-7656; or Lee at 406-882-4939.

Thought

"A very great part of the mischiefs that vex this world arises from words." n Edmund Burke, British statesman (1729-1797).

Monday

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.

28th annual Rollins Fire Department barbecue 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 30 Lower Valley Road, Kalispell.

Tuesday

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and July 27. Instructor is Don Bogut, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Call 863-3630..

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Methodist Church.

The Flathead County Republican Assembly meets at noon, at Perkins. Contact Ron Hoye is 257-1860.

Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., 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. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

A Look Ahead

Magician Dan Jimmerson performs a magic show, "The Magic of Reading," 10:30 a.m. July 27, children's department Flathead County Library, Kalispell. All are welcome. Call 758-571.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., July 27, Albertson's Grocery, Kalispell.

American Karate Academy sponsors a seminar for families, "Smart Defense for Kids and their Families," with Grandmaster Royce Young, 5-6 p.m. July 27, at the Mountain Mall in Whitefish. Cost $10 per family. A second advanced seminar will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for martial art students 1 and older, cost $20. Pre-registration required. Call 862-7722.

Summer Sustainability Celebration 6 p.m. Aug. 27, Bohemian Grange Hall behind Coffee Traders in Whitefish. Speakers from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring a potluck dish to share if possible. Hosted by the Valley Action Center to raise awareness and initiate projects for a self-sustaining future. Call Peter at 270-2212.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., July 28, Kalispell Center Mall.

Montana Board of Housing presents a free class for lenders and Realtors on private mortgage insurance and MBOH loans, 2-4 p.m. July 28, KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson. Call Craig at 406-841-3287 to register.

Full Life Agency Home Care open house and ribbon cutting ceremony, 3-7 p.m. July 28, 322 Second Ave. W. Ste, H, Kalispell. Call 257-1101. Beverages available.

Dr. Miguel Lanzagorta, will give a free lecture, "Reclaim a Healthier Life" on groundbreaking information on alternative healing, July 28, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Registration 6:30 p.m., lecture 7-9 p.m. Seating is limited and free tickets must be arranged by calling 406-249-1025.

Montana Board of Housing presents a free class for lenders and Realtors on private mortgage insurance and MBOH loans, 9-11 a.m. p.m. July 29, NW MT Association of Realtors, 110 Cooperative Way, Kalispell. Call Craig at 406-841-287 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 11 to 2 p.m., July 29, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., July 29, followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Black Angus-Red Lion Inn, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Duane at 257-4502, or Debbie at 752-3215. All are welcome.

Flathead Valley Alliance presents Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m. July 29-30; 4 p.m. July 1, KM Theatre, 50 Second St. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 in advance; $7 at the door. Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line. Call 756-0050.

Rocky Mountain Street Machines Car Show 29-July 1, Friday night cruise 6 p.m. July 29, Car Show at Glacier Gateway Elementary School, Columbia Falls. Registration 9:30 a.m., Cruise to Heritage Days Parade at 1:0 p.m. Awards 4 p.m. Burn out exhibition 6 p.m. Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. Sunday. Call Kavin at 892-7218.

First Citizens Bank Boogie to the Bank, July 30, Columbia Falls. Register in advance at either Kalispell of Columbia Falls bank branches, or from 7-7:30 a.m. day of race. Race time is 8:30 a.m. Call 892-6800.

Human Therapy on Horseback fourth annual barbecue and auction 5 p.m. July 30 at Rebecca Farm. Pitchfork fondue barbecue dinner at 6:15 p.m. Live auction at 7 p.m. Entertainment by Cold Creek Band. Tickets available at Books West in Kalispell. Call Timi at 261-0342.

Mountain Madness Air Show 2005 July 30-31 featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Call 758-2800; or log on to www.kalispellchamber.com/airshow/home.html

Contemporary exhibition of paintings by New Zealand artist, Paula Humphreys, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 30, 8 a.m. to noon July 31, Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders. Call 257-4699. All are welcome.

School District 5 enrollment begins Aug. 1 for grades K-8, 2 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Birth certificate, immunization records and proof of address required for kindergarten registration.

Bigfork Friends of the Library annual used book sale 7 a.m. to p.m. Aug. 4. Paperbacks 50 cents; hardbacks $1. Donations welcome. Call 87-4294.

Immanuel Lutheran Home Children's Carnival and Family Fun Night, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 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.

Mountain Brook Community Library Pie Social 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6, 235 Footfall Road. Pies sold by the slice or whole. Proceeds benefit library.

Flathead Valley Alliance presents Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m. Aug. 5-6; 4 p.m. Aug. 7, KM Theatre, 50 Second St. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 in advance; $7 at the door. Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line. Call 756-0050.

Friends of Langley ski slope grooming party, 8:15 a.m. Aug. 6, 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. Aug. 6, Sondreson Hall, North Fork Road at Whale Creek. Three resolutions on paving/ improvements and four proposed by-law amendments will also be discussed.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.