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.

Democratic Central Committee meets 7 p.m. at 670 Concord Lane off Willow Glen Drive. Former State Supreme Court Justice Frank Morrison will speak about the Patriot Act. Open to the public. Call John deNeeve at 756-7859.

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.

Lakeside QRU invites those interested in volunteering for its third annual auction to attend a meeting at 6 p.m., Edgewater RV Park, Lakeside. Call 844-3644.

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.

West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

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.

Wednesday

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

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

Brunch is offered the public at 9:30 a.m., Los Caporales, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. A Pampered Chef consultant 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 Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

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, noon to 4 p.m., 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.

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.

Healthy Hikers at Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. 5:30 p.m. Meet at the top of the hill and hike with the ranger. Groups will be formed based on hiking ability and interest. Call Rochelle Pope at 755-2706.

Thursday

Public Swan Valley landowner workshop sessions today and June 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.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board Curriculum Committee meets at 4 p.m. at the district office.

Kalispell's Glacier Affordable Housing Foundation, the Whitefish Housing Authority and Whitefish Housing Development host an open house Thursday, 4-7 p.m., 12 Colorado Ave. The townhouse for sale is available to low and moderate income buyers with a down payment. Call Sue anne Grogan at 862-414 or Lynn Moon at 758-7741.

Friday

Mission Mountain Country Club in Ronan hosts Golf for the Griz beginning at noon. 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., 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 today and June 25, Legends Stadium. Contact Betty Mace at 756-1970.

A Look Ahead

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.

Thought

"Free thinkers are generally those who never think at all."

-Laurence Sterne, English author (1713-1768).

Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 25, Montana Harley Davidson, 2480 U.S. 9 S., Kalispell. All are welcome. Call Kavin Morsette, at 892-7218.

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.

School District 5 and Flathead High School District board Curriculum Committee meets 7 a.m. June 27, district office.

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

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. June 27 at 30 Lower Valley Road in 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.

Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. June 28, ERA First Choice Realty, 65 Commons Way, Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

School District 5 and Flathead High School District board Curriculum Committee meets 6 p.m. June 28, Kalispell Junior HIgh School Library.

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.

U.S. Forest Service employee Teresa Wenum presents a program, "Fire in the Forest," 10:30 a.m. June 29, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Meet Smokey Bear and learn about wildfires and safe campfires. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

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.

Flathead County High School Class of 1936 annual brunch 11 a.m. July 1, Bulldog Steak House, Kalispell Center Outlaw Hotel. Call Glenyce at 755-3363.

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.

Community meeting to discuss and evaluate a growth policy for the City of Polson, 7-9 p.m. July 7, Lake County Courthouse. All are welcome. Call Sarah Nicolai at 406-442-0370 or e-mail at snicolai@hkminc.com.

Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead Arts & Crafts Fair, July 8-10, Kalispell Courthouse lawn, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 8-9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10. Free Admission. Refreshments.

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.