Today

3 Mission Valley Animal Shelter Doggy Dash 2008, Linderman School Track, Polson, rain or shine. Registration 8:30 a.m.; walk 9 a.m.; contests 10 a.m. Prizes. Pledge sheets at Seconds 2 Go, Polson; Wright Real Estate, Ronan; or call 883-5312.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Swan Lake Day Park near mile marker 72 on Montana 83. Food, arts and crafts fair, silent auction, huckleberry baked goods and kids games. Live music by Roy Wilhelm Band. Free; 837-5888.

3 Cruisin' By the Bay annual car show, today and Sunday, Polson. Bop-a-Dips perform 7-9 p.m. today, Riverside Park; 675-8500.

3 Sandpiper Outdoor Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Polson Courthouse lawn, during Polson Festival Days. Leather and wood work, furniture, stained glass, pottery, candles, sculpture and more. Musical entertainment and food concessions.

3 Wiener Dog Races, Meadow Hills Park, Kalispell. From U.S. 2 West, turn north off Spring Creek Road and right on Yodelin Ridge Road. Bring your dachshund at 10 a.m.; racing begins at noon. Registration $5. Prizes for winners. Dogs must be on leash. Proceeds go to playground improvements. Call Renee, 756-2121; or Terri, 257-0283 or 471-9140.

3 Whitefish Huckleberry Days continue 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Credit Union Park, 1 Central Ave. Arts and crafts fair. Water and jumper slides, face painting. Live music, karate and dance demonstrations. Call 862-3501.

3 Lakeside Quick Response Unit benefit begins 11 a.m. Edgewater Motel and RV Park, downtown Lakeside. Silent auction 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; barbecue, noon; live auction 2:30 p.m. Free admission. Call 844-3644.

3 Carson & Barnes Three-Ring Circus presents two shows, at 2 and 7 p.m., Montana Raceway Park, 3790 U.S. 93 N., between Kalispell and Whitefish. Go to www.carsonbarnescircus.com for ticket prices.

3 Mountain Brook Community Library Pie and Ice Cream Social, 5-8 p.m., 2353 Foothill Road. Slices available by donation and full pies for sale. Proceeds go toward old school renovation project. All welcome.

3 "The Awakening" Christian rap concert with videos, 7 p.m., Hungry Horse Park, across from Canyon Foods. Sponsored by Hungry Horse Chapel and Columbia Falls Assembly's Friday Night Flood. Free. All welcome.

Sunday

3 Flathead Audubon field trip with Dan Casey to view migrant shorebirds. Meet at 9 a.m. at west end of Tidyman's parking lot, Kalispell, off First Avenue East north of Center Street. Bring binoculars/scope. Everyone welcome.

3 Whitefish Huckleberry Days continue 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Credit Union Park, 1 Central Ave. Arts and crafts fair. Water and jumper slides, face painting. Live music, karate and dance demonstrations. Call 862-3501.

3 Alpine Weavers and Spinners give spinning and Kool-aid dyeing demonstrations 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Northwest Montana Fair; 752-7484.

3 Marion School PTO fundraiser featuring Rob Quist and Great Northern, 3-6 p.m. McGregor Lake Resort, U.S. 2 West. All you-can-eat pig roast buffet, $10 adults; $5, children 12 and under. $10 raffle includes admission.

3 Cruisin' By the Bay annual car show, continues today, Polson; 675-8500.

Monday

3 Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. 4-H Dog Show 3 p.m., Sawyer Brown concert, 7:30 p.m.

3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Flathead County Animal Shelter advisory board meets 11 a.m. at the shelter, 225 Cemetery Road, for a short tour; then meeting resumes at Flathead City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 New weekly cancer support group meets noon to 1 p.m., United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Sponsored by Cheerful Heart nonprofit organization. Call Tammy Walston, 406-824-2868; or Terry Haynal, 883-1580 (work) or 883-2065 (home).

3 Riverdale Neighborhood Land Use Advisory Committee meets 2 p.m. Majestic Valley Arena.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Columbia Falls School board final budget meeting, 6 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 West Valley School board litigation strategy executive session regarding human rights issues, 6 p.m., followed by regular board meeting at 7 p.m., school library.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group field trip to Flathead Lake, 6-8:30 p.m. Meet at Lions Park next to Frugal's on south end of Kalispell to board van to ride on handcarved carousel. Bring your own dinner and beverage. RSVP to Sue, 756-4725; or Kathy, 756-4723.

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

Tuesday

3 Northwest Montana Fair Aug. 11-17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. 4-H/FFA Goat show 1 p.m. Emerson Drive concert, 7:30 p.m.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC. Pint for pint month.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.

3 Kila School final budget meeting, 5 p.m., followed by regular board meeting at 5:30 p.m. at the school.

3 School District 5 and Flathead County High School District 5 Finance Committee meets at 5 p.m.; followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Aug. 12, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m., school library.

3 Somers Rural Fire District board meets at 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

3 Rails to Trails of Northwest Montana meets 6 p.m. The Cottage Inn, Kila. Those who wish may ride their bikes.

3 Northwest Montana Chapter of the Autism Society of America meets 6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic will be support groups and plans for Autism Walk Sept. 20, Woodland Park. Call 257-8758.

3 Whitefish School District board meets at 7 p.m., in the Whitefish High School Library.

3 Somers School board final budget meeting, 7 p.m., Somers Middle School.

Wednesday

3 Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Jeremy Camp concert, 7:30 p.m.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Bigfork Library; 837-6976.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Flathead Electric Co-op., Kalispell.

3 Children's Story Hour at 3:30 p.m., Marion Library.

3 Montana House in Apgar Village, Glacier Park, present Michelle Tafoya, park interpretive naturalist, on the topic of climate change impacts to the park, 7 p.m. Free. Public invited.

Thursday

3 Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Senior and Kids Day. PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. today through Aug. 16.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 a.m. in the library to approve the budge

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

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 Columbia Falls After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Grenier Park, across from Plum Creek corporate office, 500 12th Ave. W. Food, beverages, live music.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m., to discuss A.B. Guthrie's "The Big Sky," at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

Friday

3 Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Parade, 10 a.m. Pig wrestling 3 p.m. today and Aug. 16; American Indian pow-wow followed by relay races, noon. Aug. 16; PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. today and Aug. 16; parade, 10 a.m., Aug. 15; demolition derby, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17.

3 Little Sapling Program "Rhythm of the Night" for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m., Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Montana Dahlia Society Flower Show, Northwest Montana Fair today through Aug. 17. Call 257-2540.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Semitool, in the blood mobile.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 4 p.m., in the administration building boardroom.

3 Tour of Roses at Bibler Homes and Gardens today and Aug. 16. Close-up educational session of Garden's roses with gardening staff. Tickets $10 adults; $3 children. Advance purchase required. Call FVCC Foundation office, 756-3963.

3 Flathead Valley BodyTalk Association presents a free lecture by Katharina Hirsch, 7 p.m., Saddle Club, 619 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish (in front of ice skating rink). Public welcome. Call 406-871-5645.

3 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group family picnic, 5-7 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Call 756-1414.

A Look Ahead

3 Northwest Montana Fair today and Aug. 17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Pig wrestling 3 p.m. Aug. 16; American Indian pow-wow followed by relay races, noon. Aug. 16; PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16; demolition derby, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 16, City Brew South, Kalispell, in the blood mobile; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Army Reserve, Kalispell.

3 Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 16, Salvation Army dining room, 110 Bountiful Dr., near KRMC. Cost $10, includes door prizes, coupons, and snacks. Call Jennifer Turner, 253-1447.

Soroptimist Winefest 2008, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 16, Polson Airport. Wine, food, auction, live music. Tickets $30 per person available at The Terrace Flowers and Gifts, Crow's Nest Gallery. Call 883-2668.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 and 20, Yellow Bay Club House, east shore Flathead Lake. $10 course fee. Call 982-3524 or 752-0786 to register.

3 Flathead National Forest and Community of Resource Educators (CORE) free educational workshop for teachers and youth group leaders, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Flathead National Forest Office, 650 Wolfpack Way, near Glacier High School. To register, call 758-5204.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Aug. 18, Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19 and 21, Bigfork Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 837-4157 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., Aug. 19, Lakeside Chapel.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Aug. 20, Bigfork Library; 837-6976.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 20, Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Aug. 20, Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 20, Stillwater Free Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Children's Story Hour at 3:30 p.m., Aug. 20, Marion Library.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m. Aug. 20, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Republican Flathead County Commissioner candidate Jim Dupont present his views on achieving a sustainable future for Flathead Valley. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 21, Libby VFW.

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Aug. 21, Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 Ninth annual MASH Bash, Aug. 22, North Valley Hospital. Full-course gourmet dinner, dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra. Raffles. Military attire welcome. Happy Hour 6 p.m. Tickets $65 each. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for The Birth Center. Call 863-3630.

3 Center for Restorative Youth Justice end of summer celebration, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 22, corner of Main and Third Streets parking lot, Kalispell. Dunking booth, community mural unveiling, open microphone with Jay DiPaola, free food. Public welcome.

3 Glacier Nordic Team fundraiser, "Race Up the Danny On Trail," Aug. 23. Registration 8-9 a.m. outside Hellroaring Chalet; race starts 9:15 a.m. Adults $10, students $5. Call Debbie Mallams, 862-2113.

3 Yoga workshop by Jane Adams, 9 -10:30 a.m. Aug. 23, community room, Lone Pine State Park Visitor Center, Kalispell. $10 per person; slower-paced class 11 a.m. to noon, $8 per person. Call Amy Grout, 755-2706.

3 Friends of Blanchard Lake 10th annual meeting 4 p.m. 344 Blanchard Hollow, Whitefish. Featured speaker is Jim Stack. Short business meeting and election of new officers, followed by appetizer potluck social. Bring your own chairs, a potluck dish, and beverage of choice. Soft drinks provided. Call 862-6932.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25- 26, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 26, Eureka Baptist Church.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26, BMC West, 448 Ash Road, across from Flathead Electric, Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., Aug. 27, Elks Club, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 28, St. John's Hospital, Libby.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Receive a Qdoba coupon for lunch with blood donation.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Glacier Stamp Club meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road. Visitors welcome. Call 752-6110.

3 20th annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept. 4, BruMar Estate. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions for guns. Cost $50 single; $75 per couple. Call John Robinson, 837-7362 or Mark Manders, 837-3242.

3 Whitefish Friends and Family Run 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6, North Valley Hospital campus. 5K, 10K and half-mile events. Benefit for Child Development Center in Kalispell and Shepherd's Hand Clinic in Whitefish. Call 862-8250.

3 Flathead Quilters Guild 27th annual quilt show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 26-27; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building, Kalispell. Quilt raffle, merchant mall, members boutique, food, demonstrations. Admission $5. Portion of proceeds benefit Human Therapy on Horseback.

3 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Walk, Sept. 20, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Check in at 8 a.m.; walk begins 8:30 a.m. Call Heather, 406-252-5927.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.