Today

Flathead County Animal Adivsory Committee meets noon to 1 p.m. Earl Bennett Building conference room A., 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer floats to donors.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets , basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk, 7 p.m.; short business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Topic, "What are Revenues?" Guests welcome.; Gail Long, 752-6110.

3 Montana Board of Housing meets 8:30 a.m., Glacier Bank training room, south building, 202 Main St., Kalispell. Open to public. Call Diana Hall, 406-841-2840.

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

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

3 Red Cross certified course in adult CPR, 6:30 p.m., Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road. Call 752-6433 to register.

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

Tuesday

3 Helena Flats School board special meeting 6:45 a.m. to approve construction pay request for July, school gym.

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

3 School District 5 board Curriculum and Policy Committees meet 10 a.m. administration building.

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

3 Red Cross certified course in standard first aid, 6:30 p.m., Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road. Call 752-6433.

3 Free BodyTalk Lecture and Clinic, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Imagine Health Wellness and Wisdom Center, 305 First Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Call 471-7029.

Wednesday

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

3 Kumamoto Strings Orchestra of Jumamoto, Japan, performs 9:45 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Home, Kalispell. Public welcome.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department, Kalispell. Root beer float day.

3 Flathead Lake Biological Station open house 2-5 p.m., Mingle with staff and researchers; nature walks, boat trips on research vessel. On Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork on east shore of Flathead Lake. Call 982-3301.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Funtastic Finds, Sixth and Nucleus in Columbia Falls. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

Thursday

3 Free symposium 8:30 a.m. to noon, Elrod Lecture Hall, Flathead Lake Biological Station, on Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork on east shore of Flathead Lake. Call 982-3301.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program free. Optional lunch is $10 per person. RSVP to Denise Grabowski, 863-3661.

3 Rachel Carlyle-Gauthier of Polson signs her co-authored book "Gluten Free: Mama's Best Baking Recipes," 1-4 p.m. Super 1 Foods, Evergreen.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op, Kalispell.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer float day.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1997 class reunion today and Aug. 11. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding event today through Aug.12. Call Sherrie Calaway, 837-5440.

3 Leila Proctor Chapter of Montana Association of the Blind meets 1:30 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Topic is "Activities for Daily Living for Low Vision and Blind Persons." Public welcome.

3 Whitefish Huckleberry Days Art Festival noon to 8 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, Credit Union Park. 1 Central Ave. Artisans, face painting, jumper, water slide, karate demonstration and music. Call 862-3501.

Thought

"There are philosophies which are unendurable not because men are cowards, but because they are men." n Ludwig Lewisohn, German-born novelist-critic (1883-1955).

3 Big Sky Astronomy Club meets at 7 p.m., at the West Valley fire station, 2412 Farm to Market Road. All welcome. Call Bruce at 857-3753 or Russ, 214-4248.

A Look Ahead

3 Meet Kathie N. Lapcevic, candidate for Columbia Falls City Council, 8-1:30 a.m. Aug. 11, North Valley Community Center. Refreshments.

3 Doggy Dash 2007 Aug. 11, Boettcher Park, Polson. Registration 8:30 a.m.; walk at 9 a.m. Contests begin 10:30 a.m. Prizes. Call the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 883-5312.

3 Dog Days of Summer canine event 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 11, downtown Kalispell. Classes 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Depot Park; agility training 9 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Courtyard Park; photo/art contest awards 10 a.m.; dog parade 11:30 a.m. Main Street; dog show, noon. Open to everyone. Call Jennifer, 758-7717.

3 Red Cross certified review course in adult, child and infant CPR 9 a.m. Aug. 11, Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road. Must have been certified in all three within the last year to take the class. Call 253-4067 to register.

3 Swan lake Huckleberry Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 11, Swan Lake Day Park, Montana 83, at mile marker 72. Arts and crafts fair, food booths, Live music. Free admission. Call 886-2003.

3 "Living by Water" workshop for landowners on importance of maintaining quality of streams, rivers and lakes and riparian area, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Whitefish. Tour of Haskill Creek included. Enrollment limited. Call Flathead Conservation District, 752-4220.

3 Mission Mountain Winery ice cream social and program on food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11, at the winery on U.S. 93 in Dayton. Free. All welcome.

3 Rachel Carlyle-Gauthier of Polson signs her co-authored book "Gluten Free: Mama's Best Baking Recipes," 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11, Withey's Health Foods, Kalispell.

3 Public installation of Eastern Star Vista Chapter No. 44, O.E.S. officers, 2 p.m. Aug. 11, Columbia Falls Masonic Temples, followed by a picnic in lower hall.

3 Mountain Brook Community Library pie social 5-8 p.m., Aug. 11, 2353 Foothill Road. Pies for sale by slice or whole. Quilt show and raffle. Proceeds benefit library. All welcome.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip with Dan Casey to view migrant shorebirds Aug. 12. Meet at 9 a.m. at west end of former Tidyman's parking lot, Kalispell. Bring binoculars/scope and water. Everyone welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 13, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer floats to donors.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Public comment welcome. Call 752-4220.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Aug. 14, The New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Flowers by Hanson floral presentation. Guest speaker is Eileen Hume of Shelby. Cost is $12. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at noon Aug. 14 in the administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 14, KRMC, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified course in infant and child CPR, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road. Call 752-6433 to register.

3 Northwest Montana Fair Aug. 14-19, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival, concerts, Aug. 14-15; rodeo, Aug. 16-18 7:30 p.m.; parade 10 a.m. Aug. 17; Indian relay races Aug., 18; demolition derby, Aug. 19.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 14, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

3 Brunch is offered the public at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 15, Columbia Falls Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Hungry Horse News editor/photographer gives a nature presentation. Guest speaker is Eileen Hume of Shelby. Cost $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621.o Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Aug. 15 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 16, Libby VFW.

3 Indoor Nu-2-U rummage sale 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 17, Buffalo Hill terrace, 40 Claremont St. Take U.S. 93 to Conway Drive (near KRMC). Turn right on Claremont. New and uses items, cinnamon rolls and coffee. Proceeds benefit Resident Association.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 17, Kalispell Elks Club.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 20, Stillwater Free Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross certified adult CPR course, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road. Call 752-6433 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Aug. 21m Eidsvold Lutheran Church, Somers.

3 Red Cross certified standard first aid course, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Kalispell Service Center, 126 North Meridian Road. Call 752-6433 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 22, in the blood mobile, Meadow Lake Resort, Columbia Falls.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 23; and 1-5 p.m. Aug. 24, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 23, in the blood mobile, Starbucks and Wells Fargo, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 24, in the blood mobile, Borders Books.

3 Eighth annual Mash Bash, Aug. 24, North Valley Hospital north parking lot., 1600 Hospital Way, Whitefish. Happy hour and helicopter fly-in 6 p.m.; dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra 8 p.m. Silent auction. Tickets $65 each. Call 863-3630.

3 Scrapbooking class noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 25, FVCC Eagle's Nest. Call Joyce Workman at 755-4922. All are welcome.

3 Chili and wing cook-off to benefit the Flathead Veterans Memorial, Aug. 25, Bulldog, The New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Call Rachel Starr, 756-8160.

3 Muscular Dystrophy Association motorcycle poker run fundraiser Aug. 25. Check-in 9-10:30 a.m. Montana Harley Davidson, 2480 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Riders will cross path of MTHD riders from Missoula in Hot Springs. Silent auction and post ride festivities, Grizzly Jack's, Bigfork. Entry forms available at all motorcycle dealerships; or call 257-7151; or log on to missoulachapterhog.