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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 to register.

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 Kumamoto, Japan, performs 9:45 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Home, Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 Flathead Basin Commission meets 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 8, Vista Linda Restaurant, 240 Boon Road, Somers, to hear briefings from Montana and British Columbia officials regarding possible coal and coalbed methane gas production in North Fork of Flathead River. Open to public.

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.

Friday

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 Saturday. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding event today through Sunday. 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. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Credit Union Park. 1 Central Ave. Artisans, face painting, jumper, water slide, karate demonstration and music. Call 862-3501.

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.

Saturday

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

Thought

"People who cannot recognize a palpable absurdity are very much in the way of civilization." n Agnes Repplier, American essayist (1858-1950).

3 Dog Days of Summer canine event 9 a.m. to noon, 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., 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., 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., 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., at the winery on U.S. 93 in Dayton. Free. All welcome.

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

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., Withey's Health Foods, Kalispell.

3 Lakeside Quick Response Unit benefit 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Edgewater Motel and RV Park. Silent auction 11 to 2 p.m.; live auction 2:30 p.m.; barbecue at noon. Free admission. Call 844-3644.

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

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

Sunday

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

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

Monday

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

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

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

A Look Ahead

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 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Coffee and tea provided. The film, "Kilowatt Hours," will be shown which examines the coal-fired electric industry. Desserts and other drinks available to purchase. All welcome. Call Edmund Fitzgerald, 837-5548; or Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

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.com.

3 Museums and Music: A Festival of Culture Aug. 26, Kalispell. Hockaday Museum of Art, Conrad Mansion and Museum at Central School will all offer free admission. Live music at all venues. Art and food booths. Call 755-2166, 755-5268 or 756-8381.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27-28, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.

3 Red Cross certified course in infant and child CPR, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Kalispell Service Center, 126 N. Meridian Road. Call 752-6433 to register.

3 North Fork Landowners' Association business meeting and annual election of officers, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, Sondreson Community Hall, (North Fork Road at Whale Creek).

3 19th annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited Banquet, 6 p.m. Sept. 6, Brumar Estate, Bigfork. Tickets $50, $75 couple, includes dinner and one year membership and raffle entry for new gun. Call John Robinson, 837-7362.

3 St. Luke Foundation's seventh annual dinner fundraiser, 6 p.m. Sept. 7, Ronan Community Center. Vigilante Theatre Company presents "Murder at Lone Wolf Ranch." Silent auction. Limited seating. Tickets $50 each, advance purchase only. Call Paula Gillette, 406-258-5324.

3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401.

3 26th annual Flathead Quilters Guild Common Threads with Asian Influence quilt show Sept. 21-23, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21-22; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 23. Raffles, merchant mall, food, silent auction, members' boutique, and quilts for sale. Admission $3. All welcome.

3 Competitive trail horseback riding poker run Sept. 30. Call Chris Degenhardt, 257-7424.

3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival Oct. 13-14. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.

Wednesday

3 Second Street West from Main Street to First Avenue West will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. today for road construction. It will re-open on Thursday, Aug. 9. Call Meredith Construction, 752-4200.

3 Bigfork Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Flathead V8 Car Museum. Call 755-0650.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, Lowe's. Qdoba lunch coupon to donors.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets 3-4 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, Kalispell. Program includes "The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention," and a National Survivors of Suicide DVD. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or $3 toward meal. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.

Thursday

3 Second Street West from Main Street to First Avenue West will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. today for road construction. It will re-open on Thursday, Aug. 9. Call Meredith Construction, 752-4200.

3 Bigfork Farmers Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Flathead V8 Car Museum. Call 755-0650.

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, Lowe's. Qdoba lunch coupon to donors.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or $3 toward meal. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. New members welcome. Call Ron Juno, 862-2239.

Friday

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days today through Sunday. Kick off 9 a.m. Nucleus Avenue. Family activities, food vendors, craft fair. Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K walk/run 8 a.m. July 28. Call Mary Hilton, 751-4774; 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, 8 a.m. to noon July 28. Call 892-0681; parade, noon, July 28, Nucleus Avenue. Call Gayle Reeves, 892-3057.

3 Car seat clinic sponsored by Kalispell Fire Department and The Summit and Safe Kids Coalition, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kalispell Fire Station 62, 255 W. Reserve Dr., behind Costco. Child safety seats will be inspected by a certified child passenger safety technician. Free.

3 Glacier Park Fund open house and birthday celebration 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Refreshments, door prizes. A portion of proceeds from on site vendors will go toward fund, benefiting Glacier National Park.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile, Qdoba Restaurant. Qdoba lunch coupon to donors.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Village Greens Community Center, W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Marla, 752-1467. All 40-plus singles welcome.

3 Annual WAEA auction and barbecue 5-8 p.m., behind Columbia Bar, Columbia Falls.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion today through Sunday during Heritage Days. Call Cyndy Gochanour Deist, 755-3942; or Gail Shay Linne, 892-1935.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 30th reunion today and Sunday during Heritage Days. No-host social 6-9 p.m. tonight. Barbecue 6 p.m. Sunday, 136 Larch Hill Dr. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1957 reunion registration 6:30 p.m. Central School Museum.

3 Fourth annual "Convocation of Eagles" Native American Christian-style prayer and worship gathering, today through Sunday, 455 Covill Lane, Columbia Falls. Talking circles, workshops, songs and dancing, evening meals. Call 892-1355.

3 Co-event, Fourth annual "Convocation of Eagles" Native American Christian-style prayer and worship gathering, 7 p.m. today and Saturday, Headwaters Church, 5600 U.S. 93 S. Call 862-6843.