Today

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 Sunday, Kalispell. Cruise In 6 p.m., Dairy Queen. Parade 10 a.m. and Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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.

25th Anniversary Glacier Street Rod Association Glacier Rod Run Parade 10 a.m. and Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

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.

Arts in the Park continues today through Sunday, Depot Park, Kalispell. Daily admission is $ and free for under 12. Call 755-5268.

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.

25th Anniversary Glacier Street Rod Association Glacier Rod Run Parade 10 a.m. and Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

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

Arts in the Park continues today, Depot Park, Kalispell. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Daily admission is $ and free for under 12. Call 755-5268.

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.

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.

Thought

"Happiness is good health and a bad memory."

-Ingrid Bergman, Swedish-born actress (1915-1982).

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.

Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

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.

Wednesday

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

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., 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., 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., 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.

A Look Ahead

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.

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

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.