Today
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, noon to 4 p.m., at Lowe's, Kalispell.
Public invited to unveiling of new Perpetual Monument at 1 p.m. at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery, three blocks east of Woodland Park on Conrad Drive.
Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
Flathead Outdoor Club hikes the Kuhn Wilderness area near Farm to Market Road in the West Valley. Meet at 6 p.m. in northwest corner of Home Depot parking lot to carpool to trailhead. Bring insect repellent, water and snack. All welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
Falun Dafa Qiqong class 7 p.m., Kalispell Library, Community Room. Learn gentle, easy movements and exercises and one sitting meditation. All ages welcome. Call Laurie Hammill, 755-4907; or Katherine Combes, 257-9798.
Public invited to a free DVD program, "Searching for Peace in the Middle East," by Landrum Bolling, distinguished advisor to world leaders as a peace advocate, 7 p.m. Whitefish branch library. Call Ruth Neff, 862-1629.
Thursday
Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative Management board meets 10 a.m. in the West Valley School basement.
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the bloodmobile, at LC Staffing, Kalispell.
Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.
Storyteller Glenda Bonin presents a free program, "Folktales of the West, 6:30 p.m., main branch of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Families, teachers, librarians all welcome. Call 758-5822.
Friday
Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the bloodmobile at Albertsons, Kalispell.
School District 5 Linderman Open House 1-3 p.m.
Critterman performs 6:30 p.m. Forest Service Summit Nature Center, Big Mountain. Free. Free gondola rides 4-8 p.m. All welcome.
Seventh annual MASH Bash, 6 p.m., 1600 River Lakes Parkway. Call 863-3630 for tickets.
Boomers Singles Group planning meeting, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell, Fireside Room. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP Duane at 257-4502 or Judy at 253-7187. All welcome.
Saturday
Big Mountain Trail Run. Registration 8-8:45 a.m. outside Hellroaring Chalet. Race begins 9 a.m. Cost $5 students, $10 adults, or $20 family. Proceeds benefit Glacier Nordic Ski Team. Call Debbie, 862-2113.
Celebration of the Arts 10 a.m. to midnight, Rocky Mountain Roadhouse, junction of Montana 209 and 83, Ferndale. Benefit for VFW Post 4042. Live entertainment and dancing, prizes, food and beverages, art fair. Admission by cash donation or non-perishable food items, blankets, household and educational materials or toys. Call Celia Hess, 837-1083.
Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Total Speed and Performance, Kalispell. Everyone invited to participate and attend. Call Kavin, 892-7218.
Back-to-School Bash for all students and families 4-8 p.m. at the Whitefish Armory, with music after at 8 p.m. for high school-aged students only. Raffles, potluck barbecue, dodgeball tournaments, and information of school programs, youth and teen centers.
Whitefish High School Class of 1971 no-host, informal gathering 4 p.m., Moose Home in Whitefish. All welcome.
Sunday
Whitefish Lake Swim for all ages at Whitefish City Beach. Registration 8 a.m.. One mile swim race time 9:15 a.m.; half mile swim race time 9:45 a.m. Proceeds benefit Wave scholarship fund and Wave Ryders swim team. Call Holly Apple, 862-5869.
"Museums and Music: A Festival of Culture." noon to 4 p.m. Free admission to Conrad Mansion, Hockaday and Central School museums for an afternoon of live music with Billy Angel, David Walburn and Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana. Arts and crafts fair on Second Avenue East, food concessions and family fun. Call 755-2166, 755-5268, or 756-8381.
Monday
Workshop for kids and teens with diabetes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Registration 9:30 a.m. Games, activities, cooking for kids, diabetes in sports and other topics will be covered. Call 751-5454.
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Aug. 29, Christian Church on Kottenai River Road, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.
Flathead County Democratic Women luncheon 11:45 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Program features Denise Peterson candidate for State Representative District 11. Lunch is $8. No reservations required. Call 257-5895.
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Big Arm Association community potluck 6:30 p.m., Big Arm Fire Station. Bring your family and a favorite dish to share. All welcome. Call 849-5560.
The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
Tuesday
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Montana Department of Transportation conducts a public meeting to discuss reconstruction of the North of Manike-north portion of U.S. 2, 6 p.m. Libby City Hall Ponderosa Room, 952 E. Spruce St.
Cafe Kandahar on Big Mountain and Tupelo Grille, Whitefish, participate in Share Our Strengths Restaurants for Relief 2, a fundraiser for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. For reservations call Cafe Kandahar at 862-6247; and Tupelo Grille, 862-6136.
Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Water Works building, Bierney Creek Road. Agenda includes officer election, plat approval Cherry Hill Yacht Club phase II, Ben Williams Park.