Today

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

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

Chiropractor Richard Puchta offers a free class on maximizing your quality of life as you age, "Life Without Limits," 1:30 p.m., Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289 if you plan to attend.

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.

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

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.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m..

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

School District 5 and Flathead High School special board meeting at 6 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

Wellness Ministry's Healthy Potluck Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall Food Court. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call Jeanette Cheney at 862-6209.

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.

Self-help support group for family members of people with eating disorders meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Call Carrie Thiel at 257-7911.

Wednesday

Children's Story Hour 10:30 a.m., 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., at Three Rivers on Meridian Road in the blood mobile, Kalispell.

Montana Senator Conrad Burns' representative, Denise Smith, has community outreach hours, 1:30-3 p.m., Troy City Hall Annex, 303 East Third. Open to public. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

3 After-school Storytime for children 6-12, 4 p.m., 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.

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

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

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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.

Flathead County Library board meets at 2 p.m. at the Whitefish branch library.

Senior Citizens potluck at the home of Jerry and Jacky Bosacker, June 30, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Business meeting at 5 p.m. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. Bring a friend and a dish to share. Call 257-1598.

The Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in The Summit conference room. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

Friday

Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale/craft fair fund-raiser, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and July 2 at the QRU building near the Essex turn-off.

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

Arlee's 107th annual Fourth of July Celebration July 1-4, pow wow grounds. Children's games begin 1 p.m. July 1-2, Grand Entry at 7 p.m. July 1; Contest dancing 7 p.m. July 2, and 1 and 7 p.m. July 3. Snake dance and grand entry 1 p.m. July 4, with Korean Conflict veterans honoring following.

First Friday in downtown Kalispell with events at the Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E.; area art galleries; Hockaday Center for the Arts, 302 Second Ave. E. presents the documentary on the Forest Service "The Greatest Good " at 6 p.m. Refreshments at most venues. Call Susan Miller at 752-4863.

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

Thought

"Heresy is what the minority believe; it is the name given by the powerful to the doctrines of the weak." n Robert G. Ingersoll, American lawyer and statesman (1833-1899).

Saturday

26th annual Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Depot park, on the corner of Spokane Avenue and Railway Street, downtown Whitefish. Call 862-5875.

Sunday

26th annual Whitefish Arts Festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Depot park, on the corner of Spokane Avenue and Railway Street, downtown Whitefish. Call 862-5875.

Monday

The City of Troy annual old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration, Roosevelt Park. Parade at 11 a.m. Races, tug o' war, three-on-three basketball tournament, craft and food vendors. Call 406-295-1064.

Bigfork Fourth of July celebration and parade kicks off at noon. Children's Carnival, Sliter Park. Ducks for Bucks Race, 4 p.m. Swan River. Calll 837-5888.

Kalispell Fourth of July parade begins at 10 a.m. Plenty of good viewing spots along Main Street. The Conrad Mansion on Conrad Drive will serve ice cream immediately following. Everyone is welcome.

A Look Ahead

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.

Chiropractor Richard Puchta offers a free classon maximizing your quality of life as you age, "Life Without Limits," 5:15 p.m., July 6, Ashley Square conference room. Call 752-7289 if you plan to attend.

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.

Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., July 8, Kalispell Junior High School library. Visitors are welcome. Park in the school's east lot. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Scott at 755-3939.

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.

Montana State Republican Central Committee Chairman Karl Ohs invites all Lake County Republicans to a special town meeting, 7 p.m. July 13, at the VFW building, corner of Main and Fifth, Polson. Refreshments will be served.

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.

School District 5 enrollment begins Aug. 1 for grades K-8, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Birth certificate, immunization records and proof of address required for kindergarten registration. Call Patty Fisher at 751-3430.

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.

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

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

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

Long Range Planning Task Force meets 4-6 p.m. Sept. 8, Earl Bennett Building, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Public invited to comment at end of meeting.