Today

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 Brunch is offered the public at 11:30 a.m., 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 Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft.

3 Kalispell Toastmasters Civil Discourse meeting at noon at First National Bank, 85 Main St., Kalispell, on pro and cons on impact of universal health care. Free. Call 755-4884.

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

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

3 Lincoln Conservation District meets 4-7 p.m. Plum Creek Timber Co. conference room, Libby.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Boundary Trail in the park; Meet at 5:30 p.m. at rock shop in Columbia Heights to carpool to trailhead. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Old Time Fiddlers community jam/potluck, barbecue and pie auction, 6-9 p.m. Harry Horn Park, Montana 35, Bigfork, just south of bridge. Call Galen, 420-2087.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Coffee and tea provided. The film, "Kilowatt Ours," 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 Returning musicians Jacqueline Fallon, Kim Hannon, Megan Slater, Michael Boreson, and Brian Merseal perform at 7 p.m., Kalispell Regional Medical Center Lobby. Public invited.

Thursday

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

3 Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.

3 Hockaday Museum of Art hosts "Poems Across the Big Sky," 6-8 p.m., a catered reception, poetry reading and book signing with Montana poets Lowell Jaeger, Roger Dunsmore and Mark Gibbons. Members free; nonmembers $10; $5 with student ID. Call 755-5268.

3 West Shore Community Library Chapter 6 event and fundraiser, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Best Western White Oak Hotel, Somers. Silent and live auctions of arts and crafts, wine and microbrew tastings, food by West Shore restaurants. Call Kim, 857-2402, for ticket information.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m., Eagles, 37 First St. Applications for Christmas show accepted. Guests welcome.

3 Flathead Valley Fibromyalgia Support group meets at 7 p.m. at The Summit. Call Jerry at 253-7228.

Friday

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

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

3 Montana Dahlia Society Flower Show will be open today through Aug. 19 during Northwest Montana Fair hours, in the flower building.

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

Saturday

3 Polson Fly-in, Polson City Airport. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wide range of aircraft, classics, antiques and experimental on display. Skydivers offer tandem jumps. Open to public.

3 23rd annual Soroptimist Wine Festival 7-10 p.m., Polson City Airport, following Fly-in. Tickets $30 per person. Call 883-2668 or 800-845-4251 to reserve.

Sunday

3 Glacier National Park Reunion Picnic for employees, retirees, park friends, 1 p.m., park headquarters community building. Potluck dinner 2 p.m. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert. Service ware furnished. Bring own drinks for before dinners. Program on Glacier's wolverines, by U.S. Forest Service employee Rick Yates. Call 888-7901.

3 Friends of Blanchard Lake ninth annual meeting 4 p.m., 610 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Guest presenter is Mike Koopal, executive director of Whitefish Lake Institute. Potluck social follows. Bring a beverage. Soft drinks provided. Call 863-6579 or 862-6547.

Monday

3 Lakeside/Somers Schools new student enrollment is 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. today through Aug. 23, at both schools. Call 857-3301.

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, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Stillwater Free Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets noon to 1:30 p.m., Conference Room B. Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

3 Pianist George Winston performs 7:30 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell. All proceeds benefit Flathead Food Bank. Bring non-perishable food items. Tickets $15 at food bank, Christian Center, all First Interstate Bank locations, Edward Jones in Columbia Falls, and Mitchell, Deaton & Associates in Bigfork. Call Lori Botkin, 752-3663.

Tuesday

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

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

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Bring your own tree for expert help. Free. Public invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.