Wednesday

Montana Highway Patrol will be conducting a Safety Spot Check today in the Kalispell area to ensure motorists have their license, registration and insurance information on hand. Child Safety Seat inspectors will also be on hand. Call 755-6688.

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 the 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.

Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 6 p.m. in the school library.

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.

Flathead National Forest and Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, present the movie, "The Greatest Good," a documentary recognizing the 100-year anniversary of the U.S. Forest Service, p.m. Suggested donation $5 for adults, $4 for seniors. Call the museum at 755-5268.

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.

Flathead Valley Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m., Alano Club, 125 Railroad St., (behind Kentucky Fried Chicken), Kalispell. Guest speaker will be Rusty P. of South America. Open to the public.

Saturday

Lone Pine State Park offers free 30-minute Wildflower Walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. 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. as part of its summer reading program. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

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

Alta Bash fundraiser 2 p.m., 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 resident and nurse Alta Bash.

Fundraiser barbecue for retired Flathead County Sheriff Denny Updegraff, 4-8 p.m., 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.

Free flamenco dance exhibition 5 p.m. La Riviera Restaurant, Big Arm. Public welcome to attend. Call Eva at 250-2358.

Thought

"To understand is hard. Once one understands, action is easy." n Sun Yat-sen, Chinese statesman (1866-1925).

Sunday

Flamenco dance exhibition 2 p.m. Symes Hotel. Pass-the-hat event. Call Eva at 250-2358.

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.

Monday

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

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.

Flathead Democratic Women meet for a no host luncheon at noon at the WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel, Ballroom B. A report will be given on the recent State Democratic Women's Convention. All interested are welcome. Call Pauline at 257-4452.

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

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

Tuesday

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

Shriners Circus performs at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., 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., 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., Kalispell Junior High School Library.

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

A Look Ahead

Children's Story Hour 10:30 a.m. June 29, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. U.S. Forest Service employee Teresa Wenum presents a program, "Fire in the Forest." 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.

Montana Senator Conrad Burns' representative, Denise Smith, has community outreach hours, 1:30- p.m. June 29, Troy City Hall Annex, 30 East Third. Open to public. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

After-school Storytime for children 6-12, 4 p.m., June 29, Children's Department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Call 758-5822.

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 Library board meets at 2 p.m. June 30 at the Whitefish branch library.

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.

AARP Seniors Driver Safety Program 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 5 and 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Cost is $10. Instructor Art Buckley. Call 751-4500.

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.

Montana Animal Rescue League holds a bake sale and quilt raffle from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17 at the Petco store in Kalispell.

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.