Today

3 Montana Senator Jon Tester discusses the importance of national parks and future plans for their centennial celebration, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Community Room, Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. Refreshments. Public invited.

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 in Polson hosts a Crab Crack, 5-7 p.m., Glacier Brewery, 6 10th Ave. W., Polson. Tickets $16, include crab, parmesan potatoes, Cole slaw, lemonade and dessert. Beer 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 Flathead-Glacier Booster Club pre-game barbecue 5 p.m. Glacier High School. Cost $5. Public invited.

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 each. Call 863-3630.

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

Saturday

3 Glacier Chasers K-9 Agility Club hosts a competition 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday, Hayshed Arena, Kalispell. Admission free. Public welcome. Turn north onto West Valley Drive from U.S. 2 West. Take immediate left on Morning View Drive (behind Schwann's) and follow to Hayshed Arena Road.

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 discusses "What's a Raptor," noon; Montana Audubon's Steve Hoffman speaks at 2 p.m.; Ralph Rogers gives a live peregrine falcon presentation, 4 p.m.; Denver Holt, found of Owl Institute, speaks 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 Flathead Valley Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Antique and classic boats, kayaks and canoes. Photo contest open to public. Boat parade, 2 p.m. Call Bill Eisenlohr, 844-3981.

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. Cocinando 4:30-6 p.m., followed by DJ Suicide Kid. Cruiser bike races 7-8 p.m. Free. Public invited. Call 863-9807.

3 Community Safety Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Polson Wal-Mart parking lot. Child identification station, drug awareness education, bike rodeo and helmet, police, fire and emergency safety demonstrations, raffles, barbecue and more. All welcome.

3 Whitefish Mountain Resort annual Brewfest, 3-7 p.m. Big Mountain. Live music with Christian Johns and Good Wood Band. Free shuttle from Mountain Mall 2:30-7:30 p.m. Sample brews from across Northwest. Tickets $20 in advance; $25 at door; designated drivers and those under 21, $5. Call 862-2900 or 862-3501. Fundraiser for SNOW bus.

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, post ride festivities, Grizzly Jack's, Bigfork. Entry forms at all motorcycle dealers; call 257-7151; or 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 older; 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 Glacier Chasers K-9 Agility Club hosts a competition 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Hayshed Arena, Kalispell. Admission free. Public welcome. Turn north onto West Valley Drive from U.S. 2 West. Take immediate left on Morning View Drive (behind Schwann's) and follow to Hayshed Arena Road. Watch for signs and balloons.

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 Museums and Music: A Festival of Culture, noon to 4 p.m., 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 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.

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 Wellness Education Center's Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board special meeting 5:30 p.m., Flathead High School Library Media Center.

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).

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Middle School invites students and parents to tour renovated building with students' schedules, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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 for Lake County employees, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Polson.