Thursday
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
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.
Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 6 p.m. for annual potluck picnic.
North Lake County Planning Area community meeting 7 p.m., Swan Lake Community Center. Sponsored by Bigfork Steering Committee. Call Leslie, 837-6094.
Public meeting concerning intersection at the White Oak in Somers, 7 p.m. Somers Middle School gym. Representatives from the State Highway Department and County Commissioner Dale Lauman will be among officials attending.
Friday
Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Whitefish Mountain Mall.
Bigfork Relay for Life, 6 p.m., Bigfork High School track. Call 837-5888.
Special "Harry Potter" new book release party for children 9 and older, and teens, 11 p.m., 247 First Ave. E., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Refreshments, trivia contest. Chance to win a copy of the book. Call 758-5822.
Kalispell Center Mall and Borders Express host a release party for new "Harry Potter" novel, midnight, at Borders bookstore. Games, costume contest and prizes.
Saturday
AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.
Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K fun run and walk, Lawrence Park. Registration 7 a.m. Race time 8 a.m. Ribbons. Prizes for first female and male finishers. Call 471-9002 or 257-7323.
Creative Memories scrapbooking workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. All welcome.
Swan Ecosystem Center hosts a water quality event and bratwurst picnic, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Swan Lake Campground boat launch. Learn how to protect lakes, streams and wetlands.
Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department annual bison burger barbecue, noon to 7 p.m. Ferndale Fire Hall, Montana 209. Side dishes, desserts, huckleberry ice cream. Silent auction. Child care seat inspections.
St. Joseph Medical Center chuckwagon barbecue dinner, dance and charity auction 5:30 p.m., McCrumb's barn, Finley Point. Boating events 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 883-8251.
Rockin' at Ravenwood fundraiser concert for Ravenwood Natural Science Center, Rocky Mountain Roadhouse, five miles east of Bigfork at junction of Montana 83 and 209. $10 minimum donation at door. Kids 6 and under free. Silent auction, door prizes, kids activities and games, food and spirits. Call 837-7279.
Live History Days, today and Sunday, Miracle of America Museum, Polson. Demonstrations, jugglers, balloon art, old-time vehicle rides. Music by Old Time Fiddlers July 21; 883-6804, 883-6264.
Gems, Rocks and Mineral Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Demonstrations, displays, jewelry, silent auction, door prizes, raffle Admission $2. Kids under 12, free.
Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 10:30 a.m., at the Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.
Somers Cajun Street Dance, 7-11 p.m., downtown Somers. Live blues music and food festival fundraiser for Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets at Del's Bar, fire department, or call Joe Blogz, 857-3351, 857-3119.
Sunday
Flathead Audubon canoe trip on Flathead River from Pressentine Bar to Leisure Island. Beginner level six-hour float, no whitewater, through riparian habitats. Meet at 9 a.m. at KMart parking lot, 2024 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Bring canoe or kayak, life jackets binoculars and lunch. All welcome.
Gems, Rocks and Mineral Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bulldog Convention Center, WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Demonstrations, displays, jewelry, silent auction, door prizes, raffle Admission $2. Kids under 12, free.
Swanderosa MusicFest 3-8 p.m., Dores home, Bigfork. Music by Andre Floyd and David Griffith, Tra le Gael, Can't Hardly Play Boys, Stephen Jackman. Advance tickets $10 per person; $25 per family. Day of event, $12 per person; $30 per family. Children 5 and under free. Tickets available at Nurturing Center, 756-1414.