Today

Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Browning Hospital.

Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Buffalo Hill Terrace, Kalispell. Lunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744.

Northwest Montana Retired Teachers meet at noon at Vista Linda, Somers. Lunch is $8 followed by meeting. Call 755-5079.

Burger night at the Eagles, 5-7 p.m. 37 First St. W., Kalispell, downstairs. Deluxe burger, homebaked beans, salad bar and tea or coffee, $6. Public welcome. Proceeds go to Eagles charities.

Saturday

Bigfork annual Sidewalk Art Contest 9 am. to noon Electric Avenue. Artists of all ages and ability welcome to participate. Prizes awarded. Call Flathead Bank, 837-1600.

15th annual Dayton Daze. Dayton Ladies Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dayton Church, lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mission Mountain Winery wine tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sailboat rides 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; parade 3 p.m.; pig roast 4:30, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under; live music, raffle. Proceeds go to Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department. Call Zoe, 849-5593; or Barbara, 849-5313.

Mission Mountain Winery free wine and cheese tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. 93 on west shore of Flathead Lake, Dayton.

Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Able Body Shop, Kalispell. Everyone welcome to participate or attend. Call Kavin, 892-7218.

13th annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show and Threshing Bee 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Olsen Memorial Park, near Columbia Falls. Turn east off U.S. 2 onto Pioneer Road at mile marker 129.9. Follow half mile to Helena Flats Road. Vintage tractors parade, displays, threshing, draft horse and mule plowing demonstrations, miniature train rides, thresher's lunch, entertainment. Admission $5. Call Mark, 862-6275; Nick, 253-2213; or Bob 752-2469.

Petco in Kalispell sponsors Hamster Ball Derby races 2 p.m. Free registration. Prizes awarded. Bring your own hamster and hamster balls to participate.

Friendship House 17th annual pig roast, 5-7 p.m. in the basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Friendship House. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Silent auction. Entertainment. All welcome.

Sunday

13th annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show and Threshing Bee continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Olsen Memorial Park, near Columbia Falls. Turn east off U.S. 2 onto Pioneer Road at mile marker 129.9. Follow half mile to Helena Flats Road. Vintage tractors parade, displays, threshing, draft horse and mule plowing demonstrations, miniature train rides, thresher's lunch, entertainment. Admission $5. Call Mark, 862-6275; Nick, 253-2213; or Bob 752-2469.

Monday

Lake County Republican Women meet at noon at Lake County Public Library Conference Room. Orders for lunch may be called into 883-2277.

Kalispell Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m., The Summit. Senator Dan Weinberg will be guest speaker. Public welcome. Call 885-3865.

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

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call Horace, 257-1932.

Valley Voices Community Choir fall semester begins 6-8 p.m., Stillwater Christian School Music Room, 1251 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell. Registration and music distribution at 5:30 p.m. No auditions necessary. Call Joan Lundy, 257-3046; or Dorothy Kendall, 752-0353.

Organizational meeting to establish a dog park in Whitefish, 6 p.m., Whitefish Library community room. Call Kerrie Byrne, 862-3795.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. John Buttram, licensed mental health counselor gives tips on behavioral management. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue at 756-4325 for information or transportation.

Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room of Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Business meeting 7:30 p.m. followed by member auction. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

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

Flathead Audubon presents a talk by naturalist Christina Eisenberg on "Wolves and Birds of Isle Royale National Park in Canada," 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

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

Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Tuesday

Public is invited to a free community lecture by Lon Eliason of Home Options Hospice, on "Grief Issues in Mental Health," 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3950.

Kalispell Edward Jones representatives offers a free educational seminar, "How to Raise a Money-smart Child" at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at area offices Call a nearby office to reserve a seat.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

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

Clogging classes begin 5:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, third floor, 37 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Carla, 250-6965; or Terri, 756-2692.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

Kalispell Elks Lodge meets for dinner at 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Flathead High School library.

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

Hands On Place, An Interactive Children's Museum for the Flathead Valley, meets 7 p.m., The Summit. All interested are welcome. Call Courtney, 756-7691.

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

West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road, to prepare for election on levy increase, discuss and vote on wildland management and discuss County Mutual Aid agreement.

Free educational seminar on "Understanding Hearing Loss," with guest speaker, Lisa MacKay, audiologist, The Summit, Kalispell. Complimentary meal catered by Vista Linda. Public invited. Seating limited. RSVP required. Event hosted by Stacia Moore of Moore Hearing. Call 257-2273.

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 2 p.m., Northwestern Energy, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda, Somers. For reservations call Mary Costanzo, 844-0130.

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

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

Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Local professional photographer Doug Dye will share his experiences backpacking with llamas. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Shelly Rutherford, 249-8833.

Polson Rural Fire District trustees meet 7 p.m., City Hall Conference Room. Public welcome.

Thursday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Evergreen Rehabilitation Center, Polson.

Flathead County Area IX Agency on Agin Advisory Council meets at 2 p.m., basement of Kalispell Senior Citizens Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Wendy, 758-5730.

18th annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited banquet, Marina Cay Resort, Bigfork. Social hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Tickets $50 single; $75 per couple. Includes dinner and one year membership and entry in gun raffle. Live and silent auctions and raffles. Call John Robinson, 249-4198; or Mark Manders, 837-3242.

Whitefish City Council meets at 5 p.m. at Rivertrail Park, located beside Cow Creek where Voerman Road transitions to Park Avenue, to examine the area's suitability for a future city street.

Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Classified Association Negotiation Committee meet at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Elementary School.

Fair Commission meets 7 p.m. at the fair office.