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

3 FVCC hosts an open house for its new Occupational Trades and Arts and Technology buildings, 2-5 p.m. today; and noon to 3 p.m. Friday. Public welcome.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes in Herron Park. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Herron Park parking lot, one mile past Foy's Lake on Foy's Lake Road. Bring water, snack, flashlight or head lamp. All welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.

3 Free Falun Dafa Quigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine Combes, 257-9798.

3 Flathead Citizens for Paved Roads meets 7:30 p.m., 578 Creston Road. Call Noel, 756-8854.

3 Los Angeles-based songwriter and humanitarian Daniel Nahmod, performs inspirational music, 7:30 p.m. Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Advanced tickets $12, at Books West and all Montana Coffee Traders; $15 at the door.

Thursday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 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., in the blood mobile, Starbucks and Wells Fargo, Kalispell.

3 WIC celebrates World Breastfeeding Week with an open house, 1-4 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Refreshments, door prizes, including a Medela electric breast pump. Call 751-8170.

3 Somers School District board retreat 1-6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Opening reception for "The Ace of Diamonds and Cowboy in the Rough," an Ace Powell art exhibit, Hockaday Museum of Art. Dr. Van Kirk Nelson opens event at 4:30 p.m.; catered reception 5-7:30 p.m. Free for museum members; $10 for nonmembers. Call 755-5268.

3 An open house on breastfeeding is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Flathead City-County Health Department at 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

Friday

3 Car seat clinic 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kalispell City Fire Station 62, behind Costco, 255 W. Reserve Loop. Free. Call 758-7763.

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

3 FVCC hosts an open house for its new Occupational Trades and Arts and Technology buildings, noon to 3 p.m. Public welcome.

3 P.E.O. BY Chapter, Polson hosts a Crab Crack, 5-7 p.m., Glacier Brewery, 6 10th Ave. W., Polson. Tickets are $16 and include crab, parmesan potatoes, Cole slaw, lemonade and dessert. Beer available at brewery. Call Toni Young, 883-1676.

3 "Celebrating Women: An Evening of Art, Food and Wine" art quilt show and auction, 5-8 p.m. Loula's Cafe, Whitefish. Admission $10. Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line. Call 752-4735.

3 Eighth annual Mash Bash, 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. Call 863-3630.

Saturday

3 Glacier Chasers K-9 Agility Club hosts a competition 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday, Hayshed Arena, Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.

3 Lone Pine State Park hosts Raptor Day at the picnic shelter. Morning bird walk, 8 a.m.; family walk 10 a.m.; Chris Peterson of Hungry Horse News gives a presentation, "What's a Raptor," noon; Montana Audubon's Steve Hoffman gives a presentation at 2 p.m.; falconer Ralph Rogers gives a live peregrine falcon presentation at 4 p.m.; Denver Holt, found of Owl Institute, gives an owl presentation at 6 p.m. Free; $5 parking fee for nonresidents. Call Melissa Sladek, 751-4589.

3 Montana Conservation Corps hosts a Volunteer Day on Columbia Mountain. Meet at 9 a.m. at trailhead just beyond Columbia Fall. Bring water bottles, long pants, work gloves, snacks. RSVP to Julia Seaward, 755-8089; 471-4710.

3 Whitefish Railway District festival, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Kids activities, bike races for kids, noon to 2 p.m Great Northern Cycles. Back to school fashion show 3- 4 p.m. Live music by Cocinando 4:30-6 p.m., followed by DJ Suicide Kid. Cruiser bike races 7-8 p.m. Free and public invited. Call 863-9807.

3 New Glacier Geographic Magazine debut and reception 4-8:30 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Public invited. Call 862-6110.

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

3 Muscular Dystrophy Association motorcycle poker run fundraiser. 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 Flathead Valley Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Turn west at Del's Bar. Free parking. Antique and classic boats, kayaks and canoes. Photo contest open to public. Boat parade, 2 p.m. Aug. 26. Call Bill Eisenlohr, 844-3981.

Sunday

3 Whitefish Lake Swim, Whitefish City Beach. One-mile swim for ages 18 and old; check-in 8 a.m., race 9:15 a.m. Half-mile swim for 17 and under; check-in 8:30 a.m., race 9:45 a.m. Call Jonnette Sibson, 862-8019.

3 Flathead Valley Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Turn west at Del's Bar. Free parking. Antique and classic boats, kayaks and canoes. Photo contest open to public. Boat parade, 2 p.m. Call Bill Eisenlohr, 844-3981.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens annual potluck and barbecue picnic, 1 p.m. 403 Second Ave. W. Hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages and ice cream provided. Bring salad or dessert to share, or $3 contribution. Call 257-1598.

3 Museums and Music: A Festival of Culture, 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.

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 Flathead County Democratic women meet 11:45 a.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Hilary Barshay, Violence Free Crisis Line community educator, will talk about her group's advocacy for victims of domestic abuse and violence. Lunch $10. No reservations required. All invited.

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

3 Big Arm Harvest Potluck, 6 p.m. Big Arm Fire Hall. Live music. All welcome. Call 849-6628.

3 Columbia Falls High School freshman student/parent orientation 6-8:30 p.m. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12, and parents encouraged to attend.

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

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

Tuesday

3 Evergreen Junior High School boys and girls athletic physicals and general health screening, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the junior high gym. $15 payable at time of exam. Parent must be present.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m., Whitefish Title Service, 903 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

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