Monday
3 Road crews will be applying asphalt on West Reserve Drive between U.S. 93 and Stillwater Road beginning at 6 a.m. today. Expect flaggers, heavy equipment, loose gravel, lane closures, delay.
3 McDonald's Restaurants across the Flathead Valley and Libby will donate 20 percent of total sale today to benefit employee Joan Sonju who will be undergoing chemotherapy due to a recent diagnosis of sarcoma. Donation canisters are also available.
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. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.
3 Columbia Falls School board Negotiations Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, today and June 19, Polson Area Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.
3 Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
Tuesday
3 Road crews will begin milling today in Columbia Falls from U.S. 2 to the junction with the Truck Route. Asphalt will be overlayed Wednesday and Thursday. All work will begin at 6 a.m. and continue into the evening. Expect flaggers, loose gravel, heavy equipment, lane closures and delays.
3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel, Kalispell. Cost is $12. Internationally known gospel singer Lillie Knauls will be guest performer and speaker. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft International Inc.
3 Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Classified Association Negotiation Committee meet at 1:30 p.m. at Somers Middle School.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Lakeside Elementary.
3 Guitarist Jay DiPaola performs at Whitefish Farmers' Market 5-7:30 p.m. Arts and crafts, local produce, food, plants and more. Call 862-2043.
3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Program on problem trees. Free. Public invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.
3 Friends of Amy, a local organization raising awareness about domestic violence in Flathead Valley, meets 7-9 p.m., The Wave conference room, Whitefish. Program titled, "In Her Shoes," looks at difficult decisions women make attempting to leave abusive situations. Public invited. Call Jane Latus Emmert, 270-1238.
3 Flathead Democratic Central Committee meets 7:30 p.m. Mountain West Bank, Whitefish. Open to public. Contact Joan Vetter Ehrenberg, 862-4942.
Wednesday
3 Road crews will begin overlaying asphalt today and Thursday at 6 a.m. both days and continue into the evening. Expect flaggers, loose gravel, heavy equipment, lane closures and delays.
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 Columbia Falls Women's Connection salad luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Community Room, Nucleus Avenue. Speaker and musician Lillie Knauls will be special guest. For reservations or complimentary child care, call Candy, 387-4110 or Janet, 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
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 Lincoln Conservation board meets at 4 p.m., Lincoln Conservation District office, 655 U.S. 93 N., Eureka. Open to public.
3 Flathead Outdoor Club six- mile round-trip hike to Strawberry Lake in Jewel Basin. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Echo Lake Cafe and carpool to trailhead. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
3 Dirty Hands Garden Club of Whitefish tour Kalispell gardens June 20. Meet at 6:30 p.m. at Whitefish Library to carpool; or meet at 7 p.m. at Conrad Mansion in Kalispell.
3 Native Plant Workshop 7-9 p.m. Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Terry Divoky, owner of Windflower Native Plant Nursery, will discuss plant identification and selection. Meet at picnic shelter. Cost $5. Call Melissa Sladek, 270-5919.
Thought
"Frailty, thy name is no longer woman." n Victor Riesel, American labor journalist (1913-1995).
Thursday
3 Road crews will continue overlaying asphalt at 6 a.m. today. Expect flaggers, loose gravel, heavy equipment, lane closures and delays.
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.
3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Windermere Real Estate, 713 13th St. E, Whitefish. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.
Glacier Nordic Junior Team wine and cheese fundraiser, 6-7:30 p.m., Loula's Cafe, Whitefish. Proceeds go toward purchasing a team van. Call Fred Longhart, 752-8976.
3 Lakeside Park Advisory Committee meet to discuss county parks in Somers and Lakeside, at 7 p.m., Lakeside Chapel meeting room.
3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Documentary film "A Crude Awakening" about global oil supply problems and implications will be shown. Coffee and tea provided. Desserts and other drinks available to purchase. All welcome. Call Edmund Fitzgerald, 837-5548; or Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.
3 John McCrea, legal service developer for persons 60 years of age and older for State of Montana, gives a presentation on "Legal Advocacy and Education for Seniors," 7-8:30 p.m., Prestige Assisted Living, 125 Glenwood Dr., Kalispell. Everyone invited.
3 Flathead County Fair board demolition derby rules meeting 7 p.m. South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department.
Friday
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, 6 p.m. today, to 10 a.m. June 23, Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.
3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. today to 10 a.m. June 23, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.
3 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, today and June 23, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.
3 Flathead Spay and Neuter rummage sale today through June 24, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Call 837-6280 or 752-3513.
A Look Ahead
3 Columbia Falls Relay for Life for American Cancer Society concludes at 10 a.m. June 23, Columbia Falls High School. Call Kathy Emerson, 862-7914; or Dina Pomper, 755-7004.
3 Kalispell Relay for Life for American Cancer Society 6 p.m. concludes at 10 a.m. June 23, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.
3 Whitefish Relay for Life for American Cancer Society concludes today, Whitefish High School athletic field. Call Aubonny Carlson, 863-8867; or Annie Mclaughline, 862-5580.
3 Flathead Spay and Neuter rummage sale today through June 24, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Call 837-6280 or 752-3513.
3 Community Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23, at the First United Methodist Church in Polson, 30116th Ave. E. Call Irene, 883-2063 or Candace, 883-0204, to participate.
3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip for beginning birders June 23. Meet at 8 a.m. at Lawrence Park pavilion. Call Bob Lopp, 257-6886. Free and all welcome.
3 Flathead Audubon birding field trip to observe common loons at Tally, Blanchard and Little Stillwater Lakes. Meet to carpool at 8:30 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Bring binoculars or scope and appropriated clothes. Free. All welcome. Call 755-8706.
3 Lone Pine State Park 30-minute guided wildflower walks at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 23. Meet at picnic shelter, inside main entrance of park. Free. Wear sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.
3 Mission Mountain Winery free program on "Muscat Madness" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 23, at the Dayton winery, U.S. 93. Enjoy recipes utilizing Muscat wines.
3 Christ Lutheran Church hosts an open house and picnic noon to 2 p.m. June 23. Tour the new building, 5150 River Lakes Parkway, across from Smith Fields, Whitefish. Everyone welcome.
3 "Late Nite Catechism" live interactive comedy show, 7:30 p.m. June 23, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Fundraiser for St. Charles Church Youth Group's trip to Sydney, Australia. Tickets $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Call 862-2051.
3 Flathead Southerners host their 11th annual Catfish Fry & Gatherin' June 24, Vista Linda pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Social hour, 4:30 p.m.; buffet 5:30 p.m.; raffle 6:30 p.m., benefiting Bigfork Community Cemetery and Swan View Gardens. All welcome. Reservations by 6p.m. June 22. Call 857-3158. For information call, Bill at 257-1313.
3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25-27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 406-293-0100 to register.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. "Pint for a Pint" event co-sponsored by Meadow Gold. Blood donors receive ice cream.
3 Flathead Conservation District public hearing on revision of rules for natural streambed and land preservation act, 7 p.m. June 25, USDA building, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.
3 Evergreen School District board meets at 7 a.m. June 26, in the administration building boardroom.
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 26, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. June 26, Home Technologies, Western Village Lane, Columbia Falls. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.
3 Eric Gates Trio performs at Whitefish Farmers' Market 5-7:30 p.m. June 26. Arts and crafts, local produce, food, plants and more. Call 862-2043.
3 Somers School board Facilities Planning Committee meets at 7 p.m. June 26, Somers Middle School.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., June 27, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Bigfork Steering Committee public meeting on land use in North Lake County Planning area, 7 p.m. June 27, Ferndale Community Center. Public encouraged to attend. Call Leslie, 837-6094.
3 Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m., June 28, Semitool, Kalispell.
3 Bigfork Steering Committee public meeting on land use in North Lake County Planning area, 7 p.m. June 28, Yellow Bay Community Center. Public encouraged to attend. Call Leslie, 837-6094.
3 Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 29-30, QRU building U.S. 2 near Essex turn-off. Call Thelma Fox or Carol Ambrogini, 888-5607.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 29, Smith-Barney, Kalispell.
Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show and swap meet, Raceway Park, 3790 U.S. 93, Kalispell. 100-foot drags 6-7 p.m. June 29, pre-registration required. Spectator fee $3. Show and meet 9 a.m. to race time June 30. Live music. Call Kaven, 892-7218.
3 Big Mountain Resort opens June 30 for summer operations. Call 862-2911.
3 Art@Work auction fundraiser benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Fund June 30, Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, 8560 Montana 35, Bigfork. Silent auction begins 6:30 p.m.; live auction 7 p.m. Original paintings, metal work, photography, quilt, wood turning and more. Refreshments. Call 837-2399.
3 Glacier Stamp Club meets July 2 in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk at 7 p.m.; short business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Open auction follows. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.
3 Glacier Park VFW 2252 member meeting, 7 p.m. July 3 at the post, 330 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Carey Dill or Jim Aho, 752-2611.
Hungry Horse Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser 10 a.m. to midnight, July 4, Hungry Horse Fire Hall. Car wash, barbecue, gyro rides and more. Call 387-4154 or 261-4874.
3 Conrad Mansion Ice Cream Social July 4 following downtown Kalispell parade. Free ice cream, patriotic music. Food by Porteus BB-Q available to purchase. Tours of mansion 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the half hour at the mansion, 300 block Woodland Avenue. Admission charged.
3 Troy all-school reunion 4 p.m. July 6; and 1 p.m. July 7, Roosevelt Park, Troy. Call 406-295-9993.
3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead annual summer arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6 and 7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Over 100 vendors will feature a variety of items including leather work, quilts, fine art, jewelry and more. Free admission.
3 28th annual Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8, Parkside Credit Union Park, downtown Whitefish. Live music, family entertainment. Call Cross Currents Christian School.
3 Fourth annual Wood Rocks! woodcarving and musical festival July 7, Eureka Historical Village. Carving competitions, live music silent auction, arts, crafts and food. Free. Call 406-297-0197.
3 Stumptown Quilters Society's Very Beary Quilt Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8, Whitefish Middle School, Spokane Avenue and First Street. Crafters boutiques, drawings, raffles. Call 862-3720.
3 Jordan Circus from Las Vegas performs 2 and 7 p.m. July 7, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Tickets available at most all grocery stores throughout valley, Sliter's in Lakeside, Mike's Conoco in Whitefish and fairgrounds office. Cost $9, adults; $4, children purchased before July 7. Cost $1 more day of show. Seniors 65 and over, $5. Proceeds go toward Shriners charities. Call Jerrell Hudson, 270-7120.
3 History Book Club discusses Norma Smith's biography, "Jeannette Rankin" 6:30 p.m., July 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Gil Jordan, 756-8381.
3 Glacier Park VFW 2252 ladies auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. July 12 at the post, 330 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Shelley Farrar at 752-2611 or Danielle McClenahan, 755-7676.
3 Multi-rural school reunion picnic for Flathead Valley residents, noon to 5 p.m. July 14, Feenan Farm, half mile east of Blue Moon junction on U.S 2. Bring a hot or cold dish, favorite beverage, service ware, lawn chair. Call 756-3211 or 752-1199.
3 Discovery Development Center annual regatta, July 14, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Sailing races, children's games and activities, silent auction, live music, cash bar. Tickets $5, free for 12 and under.
3 Rockin' at Ravenwood fundraiser concert for Ravenwood Natural Science Center, July 21, Rocky Mountain Roadhouse, five miles east of Bigfork at junction of Montana 83 and 209. $10 minimun donation at door. Kids 6 and under free. Silent auction, door prizes, kids activities and games, food and spirits. Call 837-7279.
3 Swanderosa MusicFest 3-8 p.m. July 22, 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.
3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 40th reunion July 27-29 during Heritage Days. Call Cyndy Gochanour Deist, 755-3942; or Gail Shay Linne, 892-1935.
3 Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 30th reunion July 27-28 during Heritage Days. Call Jim Cheff, 892-3682.
3 Annual WAEA auction and barbecue 5-8 p.m. July 27 behind Columbia Bar, Columbia Falls.
3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., (above Flathead County Library), Kalispell. Call 751-3430.
3 Flathead High School Class of 1997 class reunion Aug. 10-11. E-mail fhsbraves1997@yahoo.com.
3 Competitive trail horseback riding event Aug. 10-12. Call Sherrie Calaway, 837-5440.
3 Nature Energy Universe (NEU) hosts a Body, Mind and Spirit Fair, Sept. 8-9, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Health consultation, rejuvenation technologies, yoga, feng shui, massage workshops and videos and more. Call Barb and Mike Thomas, 406-227-8401.
3 Competitive trail horseback riding poker run Sept. 30. Call Chris Degenhardt, 257-7424.
3 Seeley Lake Tamarack Festival Oct. 13-14. Arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, fun run, bike tour. Call 406-677-2880.