Today

Flathead Audubon field trip to view migrant shorebirds with Dan Casey. Meet at 9 a.m. at west end of Tidyman's parking lot to carpool. Bring binoculars/scope, lunch and water. Everyone welcome.

Whitefish Huckleberry Days Art Festival continues today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Valley Cruisers annual Car Show continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today during Polson Festival Days downtown Polson. Carnival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Riverside Park; art festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Main Street.

Northwest Montana Fair Fiber Fest 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds sheep building, Kalispell. Alpine Weavers and Spinners will demonstrate fiber and arts skills, including weaving, spinning, dying and felting. Call 257-9119.

Flathead Valley United Church of Christ car wash fundraiser beginning at 11 a.m., 204 Seventh Ave. W., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit the church's anti-slavery causes. Call 755-5205.

Body, Mind and Spirit Fair continues today, Bulldog Convention Center, Kalispell. Lawrence Kennedy lectures on the topic, "Beyond an Inconvenient Truth," at 1 p.m. with a two-part keynote workshop to follow. Admission $8. Workshop fees $20 each, or $33 for both. Sponsored by NEU Celebration of Helena, 406-227-8401.

Friends of Blanchard Lake eighth annual meeting 4 p.m., 675 Leksand Trail (west side of Blanchard Lake). Potluck hors d'oeuvres follows. Bring beverage of choice. Soft drinks provided. Call Cameron Blake, 862-6547; or Helen Cates, 863-6579.

Monday

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Denise Mischke from Budget Framing presents a demonstration, "Framing Our Priceless Treasures." Guest speaker Pauletta Staley's topic is "The Secret Key." Cost is $10. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Flathead Electric Cooperative, Kalispell.

Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

Kila School board budget workshop 4:45 p.m., followed by trustee meeting 5:30 p.m.

West Valley Fire District trustees meet at to set mill levy request and vote on resolution for election of levy increase, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, West Valley Fire Station, Farm to Market Road.

Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Free and the public is invited. Jerry Meislik will lecture and demonstrate special bonsai techniques. Call Meislik at 862-0387.

Hands On Place: An interactive children's museum meets 7 p.m., The Summit. Group will decide on a logo and work on business plan. All interested are welcome. Call Courtney, 756-7691.

Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets at 6 p.m. for Concert in the Park, Depot Park, Kalispell. Music starts at 7 p.m. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Call Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4325.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 7 p.m., Kalispell Junior High School library.

Wednesday

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

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. John's Hospital, Libby.

Public invited to a homemade soup and sandwich luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Fashion show by Klothes Kloset. Pauletta Staley will speak on "The Secret Key." Cost is $7 per person. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

Lincoln Conservation District meets 4 p.m. Plum Creek Libby office. Open to public

Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Skiumha Lake east of West Glacier. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Park and Ride near rock shop in Columbia Falls to carpool to trailhead. Round trip 4-5 miles, easy to moderate difficulty. Bring rain gear, bear spray, insect repellent, water and light snack. All welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR and Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433.

Thursday

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Bar W Guest Ranch. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

Friday

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell.

Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Midnight Munchers," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.