Today

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.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge blanket party 7 p.m. 2158 U.S. 2 E. Material, yarn donations appreciated. Blankest donated to area nursing homes. Call Connie Larkey, 257-0266; or Rose Noel, 752-2364.

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.

3 Due to smoke conditions the Community Choir concert will be held at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Columbia Falls instead of Marantette Park, 8 p.m. tonight. All welcome.

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.

3 Doggy Dash 2007, 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, 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 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.

Alpine Weavers & Spinners Guild demonstrates Kool-Aid dying, spinning and weaving 9 am. to 5 p.m., at Northwest Montana Fair's sixth annual Fiber Festival. Free Admission. Call 257-9119.

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 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, 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.

Tuesday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board annual budget meeting at 7:30 a.m. in the school library.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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 in the administration building boardroom.

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

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

3 Northwest Montana Fair today through Aug. 19, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival, concerts, today and Aug. 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 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

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