Today

Whitefish Central School open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for anyone wanting to remove fixtures, doors, windows, etc. before school is demolished.

Flathead County Library, Kalispell and Columbia Falls branches, summer reading program kick-off 10:30 a.m.

Montana Veterans Home Family Support and Alzheimer's Group meets at noon and 7 p.m., main conference room. Topic is "Caring for One's Self." All are welcome. Call Suzanne Dickenson, Social Services, at 892-3256.

Red Cross blood drive sponsored by the Northwest Montana Association of Realtors, 3-6 p.m., 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. Bring canning jars if you have them. Call Kerrie Byrne at 862-3795 by Tuesday.

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

Somers School board Negotiation Committee meets with the Somers Education Association Negotiation Committee meets at 4:15 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Healthy Hikers at Lone Pine State Park, 5:30 p.m. Meet with ranger at top of hill. All are welcome.

Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Thursday

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

Flathead County Library, Whitefish branch, summer reading program kick-off, 1 p.m.

Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' at Whitefish Lake Lodge Marina, 5-7 p.m. Boat rides, food and refreshments. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

Friends of Haskill Basin invite the public to a bear management and safety meeting, 7 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge. Presenters will discuss ways to bear-proof properties and the historical pattern of bears in the Whitefish/Haskill Basin area.

Friday

St. Joseph Medical Center Service League garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and June 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.

North Valley Senior Citizens Center rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, 205 Nucleus Ave. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Reunion potluck for Flathead High School faculty and staff from 1960-1990, 2 p.m. at the home of Don and Janette Neu, 135 D & J Lane. Call 752-4516 for directions.

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

Saturday

North Valley Senior Citizens Center rummage sale, continues today, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 205 Nucleus Ave. Call Roxy Larsen at 892-4087.

Album-making workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Flathead Valley Community College. Theme is "Three Fits to Perfect." Learn backdrop, shortcuts and freestyle techniques. Young scrapbookers also welcome. Call 755-4922 to register.

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

Silver Moon Kayak Company anniversary sale and annual party 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1215 North Somers Road, Kalispell (three miles off Montana 82.) Refreshments, door prizes, and other festivities. Call 752-3794.

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.

Scandinavian Gift and Craft show and sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

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

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

Monday

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

Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., June 20, Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

Multi-party monitoring meeting for the Robert-Wedge Post Fire Project of Flathead National Forest, 5:30 p.m. Montana Logging Association Building, 2224 Montana 35. Call Denise Germann at 758-5252.

Thought

"Inject a few raisins of conversation into the tasteless dough of existence."

. O. Henry (William Sydney Porter), American author (1862-1910).

Tuesday

Kila School board meets at 9:30 a.m. for mediation.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., 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. Donations accepted. Open to the public.

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

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

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., Whitefish City Hall.

A Look Ahead

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Personnel Committee meets at 7 a.m. June 22 at the district office.

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m. June 22, Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. A Pampered Chef consulant will offer barbecue recipes and tips. Author and humorist Lois Olmstead of Livingston will be guest speaker Cost is $7 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Clarice at 862-2682 or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., June 22, Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

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

After-school Storytime for children 6-12, 4 p.m., Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

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.

Boomers Singles Activities Group social hour, 6 p.m., June 24, followed by dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Black Angus-Red Lion Inn, U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. RSVP by noon Thursday by calling Bill at 257-1313, or Debbie at 752-3215. All are welcome.

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.

Flathead County Library summer reading program in Kalispell features a sword fighting demonstration by the Society for Creative Anachronism, 11 a.m. June 25.

Alta Bash fundraiser 2 p.m. June 25, Polson Airport. Rides on the Breezy open-cockpit aircraft, silent auction, pie auction and face painting. Bratwurst barbecue at 6 p.m. Beer and soft drinks available. Cost is $10 adults, $25 families. Proceeds go toward medical bills for Polson/Kalispell residents and nurse Alta Bash.

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.

Ninth annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry & Gatherin', 4:30 p.m. June 26, Vista Linda Pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Buffet begins at 5:30 p.m. Raffles, prizes, live muse by Mountain Heirs and Blest. Call 857-3158 for reservations by June 24.

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Review/Finance Committee meets at 7 a.m. June 28 at the district office.

Shriners Circus performs at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 28, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Advance tickets are $9 for adults and $4 for children and available at locations throughout the valley, including banks, supermarkets, the fairgrounds office and all senior centers. Tickets at the gate are $10 and $5 respectively. Seniors 65 and over are $5. Call Hector Arbour at 756-6349.

Evergreen Business and Property Owner's Association meets at 7 p.m. June 28, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. The public is invited.

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 for a budget workshop at 4:30 p.m., followed by a general meeting 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.

Columbia Falls branch of Kalispell Public Library hosts a performance by magician Dan Jimmerson at 1 p.m. June 30.

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.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., July 5, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., July 5, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m.,July 5, Whitefish City Hall.

Flathead County Library hosts a performance of "The Sword in the Stone," by the Traveling Lantern Company, 10:30 a.m. July 9, Depot Park, Kalispell.

Long Range Planning Task Force meets 4-6 p.m. July 14, Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Public invited to comment at end of meeting.

Flathead County Library, Kalispell, hosts a release party for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," 11:30 p.m. July 15.

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.

Kalispell City Council meets at 7 p.m., July 18, Kalispell City Hall.

Columbia City Council meets at 7 p.m., July 18, Columbia Falls City Hall.

Whitefish City Council meets at 7:10 p.m., July 18, Whitefish City Hall.

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.

Flathead Valley Alliance presents Noel Coward's "Blithe Spirit," 8 p.m. July 29-30; 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.

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.

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

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