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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.

38th annual Skydive Lost Prairie today through Aug. 1. Refreshments. Activities begin at 9 a.m. until sunset. Tandem jumps available. Airport is 35 miles west of Kalispell along U.S. 2 and four miles north of McGregor Lake on Lost Prairie road.

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 Moon Kayak Company. Free demos and paddling tips. Call 752-3794.

25th Anniversary Glacier Street Rod Association Parade 10 a.m. and Show & Shine 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Avenue East, Kalispell.

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

3Arts 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.

28th annual Rollins Fire Department barbecue 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rollins Schoolhouse, Methodist Camp Road.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.

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.

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.

Southern gospel concert by the Perry Quartet, 7 p.m. at the Christian Center, 255 Summit Dr., Kalispell. Presented by Montana Gospel Music Association. Free admission. Free will offering.

Tuesday

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and July 27. Instructor is Don Bogut, North Valley Hospital, 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.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at noon, Flathead High School conference room.

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.

Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

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

Support group for family members of people with eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Information, support, encouragement. Call Carrie Thiel at 257-7911.

Wednesday

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

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Albertson's, 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. Advanced seminar 6:30-8:30 p.m. for martial art students 1 and older, cost $20. Pre-registration required. Call 862-7722.

Thought

"I never liked the middle ground - the most boring place in the world." n Louise Nevelson, Russian-American artist (1900-1988).

Middle Canyon Volunteer Work Group meets to update the Middle Canyon plan at 6:30 p.m. at West Glacier Elementary School. Call 888-5760.

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.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Schedule an appointment by calling 751-5052.

Montana Board of Housing presents a free class for lenders and Realtors on private mortgage insurance and MBOH loans, 2-4 p.m., 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., 322 Second Ave. W. Ste. H, Kalispell. Call 257-1101. Beverages and bagels will be available.

Flathead County Library board meets at p.m. at the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

Teen Advisory Council meeting, 4 p.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5713.

Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting 5 p.m., potluck supper 5:30, and program 6:15 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 40 Second Ave. W. RSVP Kitchen Band will perform. Guests welcome. Bring a potluck dish. Call 257-1598.

Dr. Miguel Lanzagorta, will give a free lecture, "Reclaim a Healthier Life" on groundbreaking information on alternative healing, 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.

Thought

"I'm a self-made man, but I think if I had it to do over again, I'd call in someone else." n Roland Young, English actor (1887-1953).

Parkside Credit Union sponsors an Ice Cream Social, 7:30 p.m. Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. A Heritage Day event.

Friday

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., 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., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., 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. today and July 30; 4 p.m. July 31, KM Theatre, 50 Second St. E., Kalispell. Tickets $6 in advance; $7 at the door. Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line. Call 756-0050.

Wildcat Endowment barbecue and auction, 5 p.m. behind Columbia Bar, Columbia Falls. A Heritage Days event.

Rocky Mountain Street Machines Car Show today through July 31, Friday night cruise 6 p.m., Car Show at Glacier Gateway Elementary School, Columbia Falls, July 30. Registration 9:30 a.m., Cruise to Heritage Days Parade at 1:30 p.m. Awards 4 p.m. Burn out exhibition 6 p.m. Breakfast 8:30-11 a.m. July 31. Call Kavin at 892-7218.

A Look Ahead

Heritage Days continue in Columbia Falls. Firemen's breakfast, Don Anderson Fire Hall, 7 a.m.; on Basketball, Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce, First Ave. W., 8:30 a.m.; Arts and crafts and food vendors, trolley rides, street bowling; Senior citizens lunch, North Valley Senior Citizens Hall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Parade, 2 p.m.; street rod burn outs, Glacier School, 6 p.m.; Eagles barbecue, 6 p.m.; youth dance 7 p.m.; Moran Sisters perform, 8 p.m., North Eagles Club; adult street dance behind Sportsmen Club Bar, 9 p.m.

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.

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. 16-20, 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

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.

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.