Today

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

3 Polson Rural Fire District board special meeting 5 p.m. Polson City Hall conference room, to review, select, and sign contract for equipment.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meeting and public hearing on budgeting increased property tax revenue, 7 p.m. in the library. Call Susan Clanton 755-2038.

3 Benefit concert for Flathead Food Bank with pianist George Winston, 7:30 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell. Tickets $15 each available at Flathead Food Bank, Christian Center, Sunshine Tapes & CDs, First Interstate Bank branches, Edward Jones of Columbia Falls, and Deaton and Associates, Bigfork. Call Lori Botkin, 752-3663.

Tuesday

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins today for grades K-8, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. district office, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, at 751-3430.

3 Montana Senator Max Baucus' field representative Kirby Campbell-Rierson, meets the public 9:30-11:30 a.m., Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Aug. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 National Night Out for the community 6-9 p.m., Lions Park, Third Avenue East and U.S. 93 South. Target Stores in conjunction with local law enforcement will offer free finger printing and gifts for all children. Hot dogs and soda for everyone.

3 Joint board of Fair-Mont-Egan and Cayuse Prairie Schools meets at 7 p.m. in the Fair-Mont-Egan school library.

3 West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

Wednesday

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Call 751-8170.

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

3 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.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, 111 Main St., Kalispell. Call Jerry Collins at 752-0198.

Thursday

3 Bigfork Friends of the Library annual used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of playhouse. Paperbacks, 50 cents; hardbacks, $1.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Call 751-8170.

3 Eureka Montana Quilt Show today through Aug. 5, Historical Village in Eureka. Outdoor quilt show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5. Workshops. Quilt raffle. Food and quilt vendors on site. Call 406-889-3791.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) open house to celebrate Breastfeeding Month, 1 to 4 p.m. All welcome. Call 751-8170.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, sponsored by Flathead Valley students.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m., Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Friday

3 Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority annual housing fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Housing Authority.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home annual Children's Carnival and Family Fun Night 5:30-8:30 p.m., 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell, main courtyard. Horse rides, archery booth, air trampoline, Power Wheels race track and a performance by Paradise Productions. Proceeds benefit resident programs. All welcome.

3 Flathead County High School Class of 1961 45th reunion today and Aug. 5. Call Nola, 752-6813; or Nadine, 755-6231.

A Look Ahead

3 Flathead Chapter Montana Native Plant Society wildflower field trip to Lake Mountain Aug. 5. Strenuous three-mile hike with over 1,500-feet elevation gain. Meet at Dire Wolf Pub at 8 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Whitefish. Contact Rebecca Durham, 249-6353.

Thought

"The art of life is to show your hand. There is no diplomacy like candor. You may lose by it now and then, but it will be a loss well gained if you do. Nothing is so boring as having to keep up a deception." n E.V. Lucas, English author and critic (1868-1938).

3 Eureka Montana Outdoor Quilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 5. Quilt raffle. Food and quilt vendors on site. Call 406-889-3791.

3 Flathead County High School Class of 1961 45th reunion continues Aug. 5. Call Nola, 752-6813; or Nadine, 755-6231.

3 Historic Downtown Troy Day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5. Signs will describe history of buildings. Streets closed to vehicles. Visitors welcome to wander flea market. Concessions available.

3 Flathead Conservation District, Flathead Lakers and Montana Watercourse free "Living by Water" workshop and tour for landowners who live near waterways, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5, Vocational Agriculture School, FFA Drive, Kalispell. Topics include stream bank erosion, how to minimize impacts, legal aspects of working in stream habitats. Tour of Stillwater River project and sack lunch included. Limited enrollment. To register, call Patti Mason, FCD education outreach specialist, 752-4220.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m. Aug. 5, at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.

3 Flathead County Weeds/Parks board public hearing on reconsideration of park improvements at Lake Hills Park in Bigfork, 8 a.m. Aug. 7, department office, 1257 FFA Drive, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 7, at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begin at 7 p.m. Aug. 7; the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9, Lakeside Chapel, Lakeside. $10 course fee. Call 257-3251 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Aug. 8, Lakeside Elementary.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Public hearing on Flathead County Public Growth Policy draft with Planning board, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 8, Red Lion Hotel, 20 N. Main, Kalispell.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 8, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 9 at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by KOFI Radio.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Polson Rural Fire District board meets 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Big Arm Fire Hall.

3 Public hearing continues on Flathead County Public Growth Policy draft with Planning board, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 10, Red Lion Hotel, 20 N. Main, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 10, Troy Methodist Church.

3 American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program volunteer training class, 6-7 p.m. Aug. 10, The Summit, Kalispell. RSVP to Corey Campbell, toll-free at 1-877-488-7723.

3 Buffalo Hill Terrace Table Sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11, 40 Claremont St., Take U.S 93 to Conway Drive, turn east toward KRMC and right at ALERT helipad. Homemade cinnamon roles. All proceeds benefit Resident Association.

3 Valley Cruisers annual Car Show 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11-13, Polson. Free Bop-a-Dips concert 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the beach party. Show and shine 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12, followed by fairgrounds concert at 7 p.m. with Jan and Dean, and fireworks.

3 Polson Festival Days Aug. 11-13. Carnival 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; art festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "From an Ant's Perspective," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 11, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 11 at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Huckleberry Days Aug. 11-13. Art festival noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 12 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 13. Credit Union Park, activities for kids begin 3 p.m. Whitefish City Beach, barn dance 8 p.m. Bar W Guest Ranch, 2875 U.S. 93 N, all Aug. 11. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. to noon Mountain Mall, flea market, huckleberry ice cream cones, Aug. 12, Mountain Mall, all Aug. 12.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12. Music by Roy Wilhelm, arts and crafts, silent auction, raffle, huckleberry baking contest at 11 a.m., kids games 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Swan Mission Search and Rescue, Swan Lake Community Club.

3 Kalispell Center Mall and the Kalispell Downtown Association present The Dog Days of Summer Aug. 12. Seminars of canine care and ownership 9:30-11 a.m. Depot Park; dog parade 11 a.m. to noon Main Street; dog show and awards 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Photo and art contest with awards, 3 p.m. Call Meg, 752-5052.

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

3 Kila School board budget workshop 4:45 p.m. Aug. 15, followed by trustee meeting 5:30 p.m.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR and Standard First Aid, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Midnight Munchers," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 18, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Seeley Lake Challenge Triathlon, Aug. 19. Registration 8 a.m. Race begins 9 a.m. Start at Riverpoint Campground. Swim 300 yards, bike 13.3 miles, run 3.3 miles. Cost $25. Fundraiser for families of spinal muscular atrophy. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 22 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Seventh annual M.A.S.H Bash, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, 1600 River Lakes Parkway. Call 863-3630 for tickets.

3 Workshop for kids and teens with diabetes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28. 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.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 28 and 29, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Diabetes Support Group meets 5-7 p.m. Sept. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "Know Your Numbers," presented by Colleen Karper. Refreshments, snacks. Free glucose meters to participants. Call 751-5454.

3 19th annual Taste of Whitefish, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7, O'Shaughnessy Center and Credit Union Park, 1 Central Ave., rain or shine. Tickets available at Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, 520 E. Second St., for $35 each. Call 862-3501.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Sept. 7) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Kalispell Lions Club and KRMC's Diabetes Care Program Walk for Diabetes fundraiser, Sept. 16, Lawrence Park.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Oct. 5) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Nov. 2) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.