Today

Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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.

Edward Jones Investment representatives host a course title, "Tax, Legal and Financial Planning Options for Small & Mid-Sized Business Owners," noon. Credit for CPAs and attorneys. $50 includes registration, lunch and course materials. Call any representative to pre-register or log on to www.edward jones.com.

Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m. at The Summit. Chris Krager, Executive Director of the Samaritan House and Cheryl Agan, Case Manager for homeless at the Lamplighter will be presenting a panel discussion about the homeless population in Kalispell. New LAC officers will also be elected. Open to the public.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School.

Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 25 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

After-school Storytime for children 6-12, 3:45 p.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

Kila School budget meeting 4:30 p.m. followed by a special board meeting at 5:30 p.m. to canvass election votes.

Flathead Valley/Kalispell Relay for Life team captain's meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Summit. Kalispell. Call Betty Mace at 756-1970.

Somers School board work session begins at 5:30 p.m. followed by a regular board meeting at 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Thursday

A one to two-minute power outage will be experienced at about 8:30 a.m. for Flathead Electric customers in the Haskill substation area from Jackson Draw west to Happy's Inn. Call 751-4411.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., bloodmobile at KALS Radio, Cooperative Way.

The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon, the Summit, Kalispell. Michelle Butz, vice president of training for LTC Solutions, will speak on long-term care insurance. Cost is $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Curriculum Committee meets at 5:15 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

MQHYA Stampede, a Montana Quarter Horse Association-approved show, today through June 12, Majestic Valley Arena. Call Barbara Williams at 208-683-1617.

Flathead County Fair board meets at 7 p.m., fairgrounds office.

Bahais of Flathead Valley invite the public to an interfaith devotional gathering at 7 p.m. Flathead County Library meeting room. The focus will be on "Unity of Mankind." and people are encouraged to bring a related inspirational reading. Refreshments. No donations. Call 857-3799.

Smith Valley school board meets at 7 p.m. at the primary school.

Friday

A one to two-minute power outage will be experienced at about p.m. for Flathead Electric customers in the Haskell Basin substation area from Jackson Draw west to Happy's Inn, and in the West Valley substation area west of West Valley Drive. Call 751-4411.

Older Americans Day Picnic 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds. All seniors are invited to attend the free event.

Flathead chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Mary Turk at 849-5172.

Flathead Valley Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous annual "Founders Day Campout", celebrating the 70th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous June 10 - June 12, Talley Lake Campground. Everyone is welcome for a day or the whole weekend. Call Patrick Hawkins at 756-8785.

Crabfest in the Park 5:30 p.m., Bockman City Park, Ronan. Tickets are $19 for adults; $10 for kids 10 and under for all-you-can-eat crab, available at VFW, Ronan City Hall or call 676-4231 or 676-0646. Duck race in Spring Creek. Proceeds go toward new park playground equipment.

Saturday

Huff & Puff 5K and 8K Run/Fitness Walk, Harbor Village Pavilion, 301 Holt Drive, Bigfork. Registration at 9 am.; race starts at 10 a.m. T-shirts, refreshments, prizes. Proceeds benefit Soroptimists International of Bigfork. Call Jodee McDowell at 837-1574.

Spring Attic Treasure Sale, 9 a.m. to p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Bag sale at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds to improvements in Fellowship Hall.

Thought

"I do believe one ought to face facts. If you don't they get behind you and may become terrors, nightmares, giants, horrors. As long as one faces them one is top dog." n Katherine Mansfield, New Zealander author (1888-1923).

Rexford Amish Quilt/Farm Auction, 9 a.m., Cross Lake Kookanusa Bridge west of Rexford. Turn right on West Kootenai Road and head 15 miles up the mountain. Arts and crafts booths, lunch and bake sale.

Lone Pine State Park offers free 30-minute Wildflower Walks at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Meet the ranger at the top of the hill. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Call 755-2706.

Marion Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser auction. Barbecue at p.m.. Auction at 5 p.m. Follow the signs.

Monday

City of Kalispell and Montana Fair Housing co-sponsor a workshop for architects, building inspectors and those involved with multi-family housing titled, "Access & choice: Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities," 9 a.m. to noon, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Pre-registration required. Call 1-800-929-2611 by June 10.

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 sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors, 3-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave. E. Kalispell. For an appointment call Jayne at 752-5582.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group 6-8 p.m. June 13, The Summit conference room, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Dr. Stephen Gordon, naturopathic physician, will speak on nutrition and biochemical aspects of brain health and healing. RSVP to Kathy at 756-472 or Sue at 756-4725. Call Dawn for special transportation needs.

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

Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

The public is invited to a free community lecture from 7:30-9 a.m. by Dr. Richard Wise, on "Teen and Drugs-Tragedies, Trends and Triumphs," at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

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

Nine Flathead Edward Jones representatives offer a free video program, "Hope, Growth and Opportunity: A Conversation with Steve Forbes" at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at a variety of locations Call any office to reserve a seat.

Montana Superhost! Customer Service Seminar for businesses and organizations wanting to attract out-of-state clients, 1-4 p.m., Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 9 South, Whitefish, sponsored by the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce. $20 per participant, $15 chamber members. Retired community volunteers attend free.

Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors, 3-6 p.m., Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. For an appointment call Mary Haines at 862-4900.

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

Public flag raising ceremony and retiring of the old flag at Glacier Bank in Polson next to the bridge, 6:30 p.m. Several local organizations will make the tribute. Free barbecue and soda.

Flathead County Board of Adjustment public hearing on proposal for 320-acre open mine gravel pit in West Valley, 7 p.m., Earl Bennett building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

BackCountry Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., at the Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, North Meridian Road. Public is welcome. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

A Look Ahead

Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors, 3-6 p.m. June 15, Bigfork Elementary School. For an appointment call Christie at 837-1800.

Purple Frogs Gardens in Whitefish hosts a free Farm Hands rhubarb workshop for preserving summer's bounty, p.m. June 15. Bring canning jars if you have them. Call Kerrie Byrne at 862-3795 by June 14.

After-school Storytime for children 6-12, 3:45 p.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Rotary and VFW, noon to 5 p.m. June 16, Libby VFW.

St. Joseph Medical Center Service League garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 17-18, Second Street Mini-Storage, Polson. Drop of donations at the hospital during week from 8 a.m. to p.m. Call Toni Young at 883-1676.

Rocky Mountain Bank Customer Appreciation Car Show 6 to 8:30 p.m. June 17, 8165 Montana 85 in Bigfork. Free barbecue and pop.

Big Mountain Commercial Association Rummage in the Village sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 18, rain or shine. Everyone invited to bring their garage sale items. Ten percent of proceeds benefit the SNOWbus. Call Kathy Sullivan at 250-9449 or Rebecca Shaw at 755-2686.

Lone Pine State Park offers free 30-minute Wildflower Walks at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. June 18. Meet the ranger at the top of the hill. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Call 755-2706.

Local author John Zaiss will sign his book written in honor of his father's memories, "A Dedication," from noon to p.m. June 18, at Borders, 2395 U.S. 93. Call 257-0300.

Seventh annual Ninepipes Art Show and barbecue, 11 a.m., June 18, Ninepipes Museum, six miles south of Ronan on U.S. 93. Entertainment. "High Noon Gunfight." Admission to museum, art show and auction is free.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 20, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 21 at the Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Deep Bay Center presents the featured film, "What the Bleep! Do We Know?" 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 21. Donations accepted. Open to the public.

Evergreen School District board meets at 7 a.m. June 22 in the administration building boardroom.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 22, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center Conference Center.

Public Swan Valley landowner workshop sessions June 23-24, Swan Ecosystem Center. Fee is $20 per person or $30 per family which includes handouts and snacks. Bring a lunch and walking shoes. Call 406-754-3137.

Flathead Valley/Kalispell Relay for Life Bank night for team captains 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 22, First Interstate Bank, Kalispell. Call Betty Mace at 756-1970.

Mission Mountain Country Club in Ronan hosts Golf for the Griz beginning at noon, June 24. Fee of $50 per person includes prizes, pig roast and golf. Don Read is dinner speaker. Dinner only tickets are $25. Register by June 22. Call Al Skogen at 406-676-4499 or 406-676-4653. Event is sponsored by Mission Mountain Chapter of the Grizzly Scholarship Association.

Flathead Valley/Kalispell Relay for Life June 24-25, Legends Stadium. Contact Betty Mace at 756-1970.

Lone Pine State Park offers free 30-minute Wildflower Walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 25. Meet the ranger at the top of the hill. Wear sturdy walking shoes. Call 755-2706.

Fundraiser barbecue for retired Flathead County Sheriff Denny Updegraff, 4-8 p.m. June 25, Edgewater RV Park, Lakeside. $6 donation. Live music. Proceeds go toward medical bills as a result of his recent heart attack and stroke. Call Bruce or Mary at 844-3500.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 27 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 29, at Three Rivers on Meridian Road in the blood mobile, Kalispell.

Kila School board meets at 6 p.m. June 29.

Silver Chalice American Quarter Horse Association approved show, June 29-July 3, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Jumping, reining, barrel racing, cutting, roping, pole bending. Call 806-376-4811.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 30 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Ananda Seva Yoga Center, 36, Second Ave. E., Kalispell fine art show reception for "Six Friends - Informed Life Force," 7:15 p.m. July 1. Refreshments. Live Music. Public is welcome.

Whitefish High School has a class reunion July 15-16 at Majestic Valley Arena for 1960s classes. Classes from 1930 to 1959 are also invited, along with 1970-1999. To register or for information, call John Kajiwara at 907-248-1756, 230-0352 (cell) or e-mail WHSReunion2005@GCI.NET.

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

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.

Bigfork Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society 6 p.m. July 22; 8 a.m. July 23, at the Bigfork High School track. Call 837-1600.

Fiberfest Eureka 2005 July 23-24, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Livestock, fleece and skein judging, workshops, demonstrations. Free. Call Joy at 406-297-7656; or Lee at 406-882-4939.

Cruisen' By the Bay 2005 Aug. 12-14, Polson.

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