Today

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.

Public reception for Rita Kraus, who is retiring after 35 years with the Flathead County Library System, 2-4 p.m. Main Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5826.

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.

Flathead High School Class of 1955 50th Reunion Mixer, 7 p.m. Vista Linda Pavilion, Somers. Call Pat at 257-1932.

Flathead Valley Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous hosts Jessica P of East Glacier as guest speaker, 7 p.m., Alano Club, 185 Railroad St., Kalispell (behind Kentucky Fried Chicken.)

Liberty Quartet Southern gospel concert, 7 p.m., Kalispell Church of the Nazarene, Whitefish Stage Road, Free admission. An offering will be received.

Saturday

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, 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.

Public is invited to a Heritage Day lunch at 11 a.m. at the North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Sandwiches, dessert and a beverage for a small charge. No charge for cards. Join in card playing during the day. Everyone welcome.

Human Therapy on Horseback fourth annual barbecue and auction 5 p.m. 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 today and Sunday featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Gates open 9 a.m. 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. today, 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish, behind Coffee Traders. Call 257-4699. All are welcome.

Sunday

Mountain Madness Air Show 2005 continues today featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Gates open 9 a.m. Call 758-2800; or log on to www.kalispellchamber.com/airshow/home.html

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

Friends of Conrad Burns barbecue 5:30-7:30 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Free and open to the public.

Monday

School District 5 enrollment begins 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.

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

Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana meets at 5 p.m.,, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks conference room, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call Horace at 257-1932. All are welcome.

Thought

"When I rest, I rust."

. Fritz Thyssen, German industrialist (1873-1951).

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

Ron L. Rogers, clinical instructor at University of Maryland, presents "Substance Abuse and Families" 7-9:30 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church. Call 257-6849.

Tuesday

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., today and Aug. 4 The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

Wednesday

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, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kalispell.

Corn feed for all Concordia College alumni, students, parents, friends and prospective students 6 p.m. at the home of the Rev. Russell and Mary Helen Halaas, 120 Garland St., Kalispell. Reservations requested in advance. Call 756-3162 or e-mail mhhalaas@webtv.net.

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

Thursday

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

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

A Look Ahead

Flathead National Forest hosts a field trip to discuss forest revision plan 9 a.m. to p.m. Aug. 5. Call 758-5252.

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.

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

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.

Community gathering for peace marking the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan, 10 a.m. Aug. 6, Whitefish Depot Park. Readings, stories and music. All are welcome. Call Lonnie at 862-5425.

Mountain Brook Community Library Pie Social 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6, 235 Footfall 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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 752-643 to pre-register.

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.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

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

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 752-643 to pre-register.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.