Today

3 Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens; gallery tour begins at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., West Kootenai.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in the blood mobile, Glacier Bank, 49 Commons Loop.

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

3 Award-winning Peruvian author and missionary Narciso Zamora signs his book, "Walking Man: A Modern Missions Experience in Latin America," 1 p.m. PB & J Bookstore, 220 First Ave. E., Kalispell; and at 4 p.m. Borders Bookstore, 2395 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell.

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Maren Olsen conducts traveling office hours, 3 p.m. Whitefish Public Library conference room, 9 Spokane Ave.

3 Farewell reception for CEO Craig Aasved 4-6 p.m., North Valley Hospital Dining Room, 1600 Hospital Way, Whitefish. Public invited.

3 Columbia Falls Farmers Market 4-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, at First and Seventh Street Market Place.

3 Culpepper & Merriweather Circus performs at two shows, at 5 and 7:30 p.m., across from Super 1 in Columbia Falls. Advance tickets $8 adult; $6 child at Freedom and Glacier Banks, Edward Jones and Smith's in Columbia Falls. Circus day tickets $11 adult; $7 child. Call 866-BIG-TOP 6 to order by credit card.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce After Hours event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. Live music, food and beverages. Learn about Task Force projects.

3 Award-winning Peruvian author and missionary Narciso Zamora discusses his book, "Walking Man: A Modern Missions Experience in Latin America," and his initiative for founding an international missionary school, 7 p.m., Whitefish Church of God, 5685 U.S. 93 S.

Friday

3 Hockaday Museum of Art hosts a field trip to Browning to celebrate North American Indian Days. Tour includes Museum of the Plains Indian, traditional Blackfeet meal in a Blackfeet lodge, and drumming ceremony. Cost $75; Call 755-5268 for reservations.

3 Ray of Hope hosts a fundraiser community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday at Woodland Storage across from Woodland Park in Kalispell.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead summer art and craft fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 11-12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13, Flathead County Courthouse lawn. Fine art, country crafts, jewelry, pottery, quilts and more.

3 Little Sapling Program "When a Bug is not Just a Bug" for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m., Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call 755-2706.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Back Room of Night Owl, Columbia Falls. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., in the blood mobile at Lowe's, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Lake Biological Station open house 1-5 p.m., Montana 35, 17.5 miles north of Polson, or 14 miles south of Bigfork. Tours, boat rides aboard research vessel. All welcome. Call 406-982-3301.

3 Kalispell Art Walk 5-8 p.m. downtown. Shops, galleries stay open late and offer refreshments and music.

Saturday

3 Fifth annual "Sailing into the Future" benefit regatta for Discovery Developmental Center, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Race time 9 a.m. to continue throughout day. Silent auction, kids activities, luau lunch, 1 p.m., beer and wine concessions. Music by Montana Marimba Ensemble. Tickets $6 per person; children 12 and under, free. Call 756-7295 or 270-0737.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the blood mobile, Best Buy, Kalispell.

3 Canyon View multi-school reunion, noon to 5 p.m., Bohemian Grange Whitefish. Bring hot or cold potluck dish, own sevice ware, drinks. Teachers and students of Canyon View, Valentine, Halfmoon, La Salle, Birch Grove, Deer Park, Lake Blaine, Bissell or Helena Flats schools through 1980, and family welcome. Call 752-1199 or 756-3211.

3 Public invited to Buffalo Mountain residential community's Home Innovation Show, noon to 5 p.m. Free burgers, bratwurst and hot dogs; kids' bouncy houses; free helicopter rides. Hike or bike hills and meadows. Information about home decor and furnishings, and new technologies. Take U.S. 2 West to West Valley Drive; turn left, then left on Whalebone to Smith Lake Road and turn right. Free. Call 257-7969.

3 Rockin' for Ravenwood fundraiser concert, 4 p.m., Rocky Mountain Roadhouse. Vendors booths, food, live music by Doug Andrews, Joan Zen and Secret Powers band. Admission $12 at door, children 6 and under, free. Call 837-7279.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club meets 6:30 p.m. at the museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Topic is "Jim Bridger-Mountain Man" by Stanley Vestal. All welcome to attend. Call 756-8381.

3 Montana Fiber Roundup and Alpaca/Llama Showcase 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Classes and demonstrations on dyeing with native plants, weaving, spinning and more. For class registration and information, call 756-6772.

Sunday

3 Flathead Audubon all day birding tour of Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 6 a.m. at Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Bring binoculars and lunch. To sign up, call John Hughes, 261-2506. All welcome.

3 Montana Fiber Roundup and Alpaca/Llama Showcase 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Classes and demonstrations on dyeing with native plants, weaving, spinning and more. For class registration and information, call 756-6772.

Southern gospel concert featuring The Perrys, 7 p.m. Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Triple A opens concert. Free. Offering will be taken.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and July 15, North Valley Senior Center Columbia Falls. $10 course fee. Call 892-4087 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and July 16, Lakeside Chapel. $10 course fee. Call 857-3251 to register.

3 "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices" lecture, noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

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

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group potluck picnic, 6-8 p.m., Woodland Park Lagoon Pavilion at end of road. Barbecue pork, corn on the cob and cookies and ice cream provided. Bring a side dish. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Call Kathy or Sue at 756-4723.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

3 Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lakeside Community Chapel on U.S. 93. Topics include community vision and land use. Public input welcome.

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

3 Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Three Rivers Ranger Station, Troy.

3 Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., New Outlaw Inn. Sheri Burden of Sheri's Stained Glass will share ideas on creating stained glass art. Guest speaker in Sandy Oertil of Bozeman. Cost is $12. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Jan at 857-2467. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 2 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.

3 Deer Park School board meets at 5 p.m. at the school.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Wednesday

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 Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Lori Heatherington from the Northwest Montana Humane Society will present. Bring a can or bag of pet food to donate. Guest speaker is Sandy Oertli of Bozeman. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., July 17, Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 17, at The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. July 17, Fairway Independent Mortgage & Re/Max of Whitefish, 505 E. Sixth St., Ste. B. Barbecue, drinks, prizes. Call 862-3501.

3 Northwest Montana Rock Chucks rockhounding club meets 7 p.m., July 17, meeting room at Semitool on West Reserve Drive. Use main entrance on west side of building. Silent auction. Public welcome. Call 862-4612.

3 Little Sapling Program "Let's Go Home" for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m. July 18, Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Bet Harem Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley Sabbath dinner, 6 p.m. July 18, Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell. Potluck dinner and candlelight ceremony with Rabbi Allen Secher. Public welcome. Call Ina Albert, 863-2333.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, July 18-19, Bigfork High School track. Call Lyn Mogolis, 837-6248 or 212-0286; or Debbie Ingram, 837-6280.

3 Lakeside Community Club Fair 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19. Pancake breakfast 7-10 a.m. Lakeside Chapel; 5K run/walk 9 a.m. Flathead Bank; Arts and crafts opens 9 a.m. food, silent auction, classic cars; parade 10:30 a.m.; duck races 5 p.m., Tamarack Brewery. Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee information booth all day.

3 Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K Run and Walk, 8 a.m. July 19, Historic Rails to Trails, corner of Center Street and Meridian Road, Kalispell. Registration at 7 a.m. $15 per person, $25 per family day of race. Prizes for top finishers by age group. Call Ashley, 471-9002 or LVFC, 257-7323.

3 Flathead Rose Festival 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 19, RoGrown Farms, 2227 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Kids carnival and activities; rose contest and workshops, lunch and dinner barbecues. Free admission. All proceeds from activities go to Flathead Food Bank. Call 253-0478.

3 Yoga workshop by Jane Adams, 9-10:30 a.m. July 19, 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 Kalispell Police Department Public Safety Day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19, Target parking lot, Hutton Ranch Plaza. Police cars and motorcycles, fire trucks, tactical and medical vehicles. Family activities, refreshments, free information.

3 Columbia Falls Assembly of God Church fourth annual chicken and hog roast, noon to 4 p.m. July 19, 738 Third Ave. W., Columbia Falls, behind Tien's Restaurant. Free. Public welcome. Call 892-3949 or John at 261-6339.

3 Polson Cherry Festival 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 19; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20. Cherry pit spitting, pie eating and stem tying contests July 19. Crafts, food, kids games. Call Jackie Cripe, 883-5800; Marie Mitchell, 982-3524. For quilt/pillowcase contest information, call Jennifer Forbis, 883-3696.

3 Concordia College annual corn feed, 6 p.m. July 20, 120 Garland St., Kalispell. Potluck; corn and beverages provided. Call Rusty and Mary Helen Halaas, 756-3162.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 22, at First Avenue East, City of Kalispell.

3 Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. July 22, U.S. Bank, 30 N. Main St., Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

3 North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee sponsors two community meetings at 7 p.m. July 22, BruMar Estate, Ferndale; and at 7 p.m. July 23, at Bethany Lutheran Church. Bigfork. Open discussion follows information session. Call Leslie, 837-6094.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 23, Lake County Health Department, Polson

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 24, Plum Creek, Columbia Falls.

3 Annual Flathead Democratic Picnic, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 24, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Those whose last names begin with A-I bring salad; J-Q dessert; R-Z main dish. Candidates will be present. Families welcome.

3 Event at Rebecca Farm World Cup sanctioned equestrian competition, July 24-27, Springcreek Road, off West Reserve Drive. Free admission for spectators. Call 253-4666.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days July 24-27. Budweiser Clydesdales, 4-6 p.m. Whitefish Credit Union, July 24, and 2-4 p.m. Super 1 Foods, July 25. NRA Rodeo, 7 p.m. July 25-26, Blue Moon; Firemen's breakfast 7 a.m., Boogie to the Bank 5K Run 8 a.m., July 26. Kiddie parade 10:30 a.m., main parade noon, July 26; Family Fun Festival, July 26-27, Marantette Park with arts and crafts fair, live music. Call 892-0178 or 270-5967.

3 Little Sapling Program "Something in the Air!" about skunks, for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m. July 25, Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m., July 25, North Valley Baptist Church, Columbia Falls.

3 Seventh annual Wildcat Athletic Endowment Association (WAEA) auction and barbecue fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. July 25, behind Columbia Bar, downtown Columbia Falls. Live and silent auctions. Social hour 5-7 p.m.

3 28th annual Glacier Rod Run July 25-26, Kalispell. Open to 1957 and older vehicles only. Cruise in 6 p.m. July 25, Kalispell Dairy Queen. Parade 10 a.m. July 26, Main Street. Show and shine follows on First Avenue East. Call Gus, 257-1945 or Dan, 862-3072.

3 Fifth annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 26, Dirty Shame Saloon, Yaak. Live folk, acoustic, bluegrass and blues music with Flamenco, Sol Jibe, Alan Lane Band, Amy Martin and Sloppy Lewis. Advance tickets are $15 adult, $15 ages 13-18, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets $20 day of event. Call 406-295-9736.

3 40th annual Hockaday Arts in the Park July 25-27, Depot Park, Kalispell. Over 100 booths featuring fine artists and craftsmen, entertainment, food vendors. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25-26; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27. $4 advance weekend pass, $5 at gate; $3 daily admission. Over 100 artists and craftsmen, daily entertainment; 755-5268.

3 Columbia Falls Class of 1983 gathering, 7 p.m. July 26, Blue Moon. Call Carol Ladenburg, 471-7378 or Colleen Konopatzke, 892-3906.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. July 28-29, Polson Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 883-4735 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28-29, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $10 course fee. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 28 and 30, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $10 course fee. Call 863-3630 to register.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., July 28, at The Summit. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets 6:30 p.m. July 28, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

3 Lake County Fair July 28-Aug. 2, Lake County Fairgrounds, Ronan.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 29, Immaculate Conception Church, Polson.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 30, FVCC board room.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., July 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 School District 5 Fall Enrollment for new students, grades K-8, Aug. 1, 233 First Ave. E., above Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, 751-3430.

3 Little Sapling Program "Take off" about dragonflies, for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m. Aug. 1, Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Christian author Beth Moore gives a simulcast presentation Aug. 1 and Aug. 2, Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, 17 Swan Way, Bigfork. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1; 8:30 a.m. Aug. 2 with continental breakfast. Tickets $27, first come, first serve. Seating limited. Call 837-0246.

3 Evergreen fourth annual Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2, Shopko parking lot, 1370 U.S. 2. E. Open to all classes of cars. Door prizes. No entry fee. Call Dan Demars, 837-4814.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Little Sapling Program "Lone Pine Little Ones" about animal babies, for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m. Aug. 8, Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9, 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 Rabbi Allen Secher is installed as Bet Harem Jewish Community of the Flathead Valley's rabbi, 6 p.m. Aug. 8, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Public welcome.

3 New weekly cancer support group meets noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 11, United Methodist Church, 30116th 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 Northwest Montana Fair Aug. 13-22, Northwest Montana Fairgrounds, Kalispell. In concert, Sawyer Brown Aug. 11; Emerson Drive, Aug. 12; Jeremy Camp, Aug. 13; Pig wrestling and Indian Relay races Aug. 15-16; PRCA Rodeo Aug. 14-16; demolition derby Aug. 17. Call 758-5810.

3 Little Sapling Program "Rhythm of the Night" for children 4-7 years old, 11 a.m. Aug. 15, Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Ninth annual MASH Bash, Aug. 22, North Valley Hospital. Dinner, dancing and live entertainment. Raffles. Tickets $65 each. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment for the Birth Center. Call 863-3630.

3 Glacier Nordic Ski team annual "Glacier Nordic Run" fund raiser Aug. 23, on Danny On Trail, Big Mountain. 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 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 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.