Today

Heritage Days continue in Columbia Falls. Firemen's breakfast, Don Anderson Fire Hall, 7 a.m.; 3-on- Basketball, Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce, First Ave. W. at 8:30 a.m.; Arts, crafts and food vendors, trolley rides, street bowling; Senior citizens lunch, North Valley Senior Citizens Hall, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Parade at 2 p.m.; street rod burn outs, Glacier School at 6 p.m.; Eagles barbecue at 6 p.m.; youth dance at 7 p.m.; Moran Sisters perform at 8 p.m., North Eagles Club; adult street dance behind Sportsmen Club Bar at 9 p.m.

First Citizens Bank Boogie to the Bank, Columbia Falls. Register in advance at either Kalispell or Columbia Falls bank branches, or from 7 to 7:30 a.m. the day of the 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., in Columbia Falls. Sandwiches, dessert and a beverage will be available for a small charge. No charge for cards. Join in card playing during the day. Everyone is welcome.

Human Therapy on Horseback fourth annual barbecue and auction at 5 p.m. at Rebecca Farm. Pitchfork fondue barbecue dinner at 6:15 p.m. Live auction at 7 p.m. Entertainment is by Cold Creek Band. Tickets are 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 at 9 a.m. Call 758-2800 or visit www.kalispellchamber.com/airshow/home.html.

Contemporary exhibition of paintings by New Zealand artist Paula Humphreys is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday at Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, in 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 visit www.kalispellchamber.com/airshow/home.html.

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

Friends of Conrad Burns barbecue is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Park in Kalispell. The event is free and open to the public.

Monday

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

Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Kalispell library, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive is from 2 to 6 p.m. at the center, 17A First Ave., in Kalispell.

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

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

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

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Columbia Falls City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Tuesday

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Thursday at The Summit in Kalispell. The cost is $10. Call 751-4500.

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

West Valley Fire District holds a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Whitefish Stage Road Fire Station.

Red Cross blood drive is from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Wednesday

Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Kalispell library, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

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

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

Thursday

The Eureka Montana Quilt Show begins today and continues through Saturday at the Historical Village in Eureka; call 889-3791 for details.

Bigfork Friends of the Library's annual used-book sale is from 7 a.m. to p.m. Paperbacks cost 50 cents and hardbacks are $1. Donations are welcome. Call 837-4294.

Red Cross blood drive is from 2 to 5 p.m. at Flathead Electric Cooperative in Kalispell.

Friday

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

Immanuel Lutheran Home Children's Carnival and Family Fun Night is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 185 Crestline, in Kalispell. Games, an archery booth, horse rides, power wheels race track, hula dancing, a visit from Batman and Robin, concessions and more will be available. Call 752-9622.

Fourth "Artists for Open Space" fine-art exhibition public-preview party is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Glacier Gallery, 1498 Montana 35 E., in Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Montana Land Reliance.

Flathead Valley Alliance presents Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit" at 8 p.m. today and Saturday, and 4 p.m. Sunday at KM Theatre, 50 Second St. E., in Kalispell. Tickets cost $6 in advance or $7 at the door. The performance is a benefit for the Violence Free Crisis Line. Call 756-0050.

A Look Ahead

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

Mountain Brook Community Library Pie Social is from 7 to 9 p.m. Aug. 6, 235 Footfall Road. Pies sold whole or by the slice. The silent auction includes art by four local artists. Proceeds benefit the library. Call Carol Beck-Edgar at 837-2061.

Friends of Langley ski-slope grooming party is at 8:15 a.m. Aug. 6 on Big Mountain. Meet at the bottom of the Glacier Chaser. Bring saws, loppers, hand tools for cutting trees and shrubs. No power tools allowed. Participants get complimentary lunches and T-shirts. Call 862-2900.

North Fork Improvement Association's annual election of officers is at 8 p.m. Aug. 6 at Sondreson Hall, North Fork Road at Whale Creek. Three resolutions on paving and improvements, and four proposed by-law amendments, will be discussed.

Alice Ritzman Junior Golf Benefit auction is Aug. 6; the tournament is Aug. 7 at Buffalo Hill Golf Club.

Red Cross blood drive is from 2 to 6 p.m. Aug. 8 in the bloodmobile at the Popcorn Colonel in Kalispell.

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

Flathead County's Edward Jones representatives host a free one-hour video, "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 is from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at Lakeside Elementary.

The 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 from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 9 at WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel's Banquet Room A. Call Brian Werele at 303-223-5844.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Call 752-643 to 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 from 2 to 6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., in Kalispell. Sponsored by Meadow Gold Ice Cream for Pint for a Pint Day.

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

Red Cross blood drive is from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Christian Center in Kalispell.

Long Range Planning Task Force meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 11 at Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, in Kalispell. The public is invited to comment at end of meeting.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training is at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Call 752-643 to register.

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

Polson Festival Days are from Aug. 12 to 14. Bop-a-Dips perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 12. Cruisin' By the Bay Car Show 2005 is from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street; Sandpiper Days is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lake County Courthouse; Carnival is at 10 a.m. at Riverside Park; Public auction of motor related items is from 5 to 7 p.m., the Comets play rock 'n' roll at 7 p.m. at Polson fairgrounds, all on Aug. 13. Tickets for Comets cost $20 at the gate. Call 883-2488.

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

Bigfork Art & Cultural Centers eighth annual Antiques Show & Sale is Aug. 12 to 14. Champagne gala is from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12; tickets cost $20. The sale is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Admission costs $5. Call Marnie at 837-6927.

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

Northwest Montana Team Penning Association competition is at 7 p.m. Aug. 15 at Flathead County Fairgrounds.

2005 Northwest Montana Fair is from Aug. 16 to 21 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Inland Empire Shows and Royal West Amusement Carnival starts at 5 p.m. Aug. 16 and is all-day from Aug. 17 to 20; Christian concert with the Fox Brothers is at 7 p.m. Aug. 16; country concert with Tracy Byrd is at 7 p.m. Aug. 17; PRCA Rodeo is at 7:30 p.m. from Aug. 18 to 20; fair parade is at 10 a.m. Aug. 19; 2006 Miss Pro Rodeo queen and princess coronation is at 6 p.m. Aug. 20; Little Miss Rodeo coronation is at 2 p.m. Aug. 20. Demolition Derby is at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21. Call 758-5810 or log on to www.nwmtfair.com.

Easthaven Baptist Church hosts a Hunters Banquet at 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 will be held. Trophy mount displays. Advance and at-the door tickets are $10 and include a meal and one drawing ticket. Call 752-7021.

Pari Mutuel horse racing is at 1 p.m. Aug. 19 to 21 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

Dog Days of Summer are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Whitefish City Beach. Drawing for prizes is at 1:30 p.m. Free hot dogs and school supplies. Call 862-4039. The event is sponsored by Children's Ministries of Whitefish Assembly of God.

Pari Mutuel horse racing is at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

New Earth Summer Expo is from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28 at WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Exhibitors of health and beauty, and nutritional products, jewelry, and art will attend. Massage and bodywork therapists and health practitioners will be on hand. Guest speakers. Free. All are welcome. Call 327-7977.

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

Long Range Planning Task Force meets from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, in Kalispell. The public is invited to comment at end of meeting.