Today

Two Mile Drive will be closed for utility work through Friday. Traffic will not be allowed to turn from Meridian Road onto Two Mile Drive and east bound traffic on Two Mile Drive will have to detour at Glenwood Drive.

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- p.m., 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., 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.

Flathead City-County Board of Health special board telephonic meeting 2 p.m. to discuss policy mechanism for salary increases for division directors, Environmental Health Conference Room, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

Senior Citizens potluck, 40 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Business meeting at 5 p.m. Potluck at 5:30 p.m. Bring a friend and a dish to share. Husband and wife team of Jerry and Jacky Bosacker will entertain. Call 257-1598.

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

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.

Stumptown Quilt Society quilt show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, at Central School gym, corner of Second and Railway Streets. Over 150 quilts on display, many for sale. Raffle. Admission $2. Proceeds benefit many local charities. Call Melissa Gold at 862-5986.

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.

Stumptown Quilt Society quilt show continues today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central School gym, corner of Second and Railway Streets. Over 150 quilts on display, many for sale. Raffle. Admission $2. Proceeds benefit many local charities. Call Melissa Gold at 862-5986.

Monday

Eagles, 37 First Ave. E., Kalispell, host a breakfast 7:30-9 a.m. for World War II and Korean War veterans. Kalispell Elks Lodge hosts Vietnam veterans and others, 7:30-9 a.m..

Thought

"These are times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed … Great necessities call out great virtues." n Abigail Adams, American first lady (1744-1818).

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.

Polebridge Fourth of July parade, noon. Costumes encouraged. Food vendors will be on hand and a picnic lunc will be available. All are welcome.

Tuesday

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

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, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

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

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

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

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., July 6, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell, sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 12-5:30 p.m., July 7, Columbia Falls North Valley Community Room, sponsored by Columbia Falls Rotary Club.

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.

Red Cross blood drive,11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 8 at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

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 857-375 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.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 11, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification review training, 6:30 p.m. July 11. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. July 11, at 30 Lower Valley Road in Kalispell.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., July 12, Big Mountain Resort Outpost.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead annual potluck picnic and brief business meeting, 6:30 p.m. July 12, Lone Pine Park, Kalispell. Call Deborah at 892-0200.

Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 12. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to p.m., July 13, Glacier National Park.

Red Cross Infant and Child CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. Call 752-643 to pre-register.

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.

Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., July 14, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell.

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.

Stillwater Lutheran Church Neighborhood Family Camp-out and Picnic weekend, July 15-17. Live music, games, auction. Pit barbecue 1 p.m. July 16, and outdoor worship, 10 a.m. July 17. Bring a tent or camper. The church is located at 1401 Church Dr., West Valley. Call 257-4614.

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, 23 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.