Today

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

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

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 Headwaters Church barbecue fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Hamburgers and hot dogs served from 5-8 p.m. Cost $4 adults, $2 children 12 and under. Bake sale. Proceeds go to church camp.

Friday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets at 7 a.m. to review budget.

3 School District 5 Fall Enrollment for new students, grades K-8, 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., Lone Pine state Park picnic shelter. $3 per child. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Teletech, Kalispell. Pint for Pint month; Give a pint of blood; receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Kalispell Art Walk 5-8 p.m. downtown Kalispell. Browse galleries and enjoy refreshments, entertainment.

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

Saturday

3 Garage sale fundraiser for Flathead Valley Literacy Volunteers and Big Brothers Big Sisters, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 2865 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell, between Rhodes Draw and Clark Drive, last house on lane. Famous name brand women's clothing, jewelry, children's clothing and more.

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

3 Lone Pine State Park's final summer workshop on "Introduction to Archery," 9 a.m. to noon. Presentation by Dale Probert and Joan Stewart in visitor's center followed by practice shooting recurve and compound bows. Cost $10 per person for ages 8 to adult. Bows provided. Limited space. Register by calling Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706.

3 Johanna Bangeman leads a Foys to Blacktail Trail hike today. Meet at 9 a.m. at Herron Park parking lot, corner of Foys Lake and Foys Canyon Roads, Kalispell. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, jacket, snack or lunch. Hike as far as you like and through the new overlook trail to top of Chase Easement, if schedule permits. Call 755-3954.

3 Evergreen fourth annual Show & Shine 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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 30th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, downtown Bigfork. Over 125 art booths with pottery, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, furniture and more. Food and entertainment. Free shuttle service from nearby parking areas. Call 837-5888.

3 12th annual Polson Skate Jam, 10 a.m. to dusk, new Seventh Avenue Skate Park. Call Dever, 253-8319.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Bear Fair 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hungry Bear Steak House backyard. Bear management and research experts discuss co-existing with bears and adverse conditioning. Free bratwurst. Beer, beverages and door prizes. Games and activities for children. Leave dogs at home. Contact Swan Ecosystem Center, 406-754-3137.

3 Erica Lacy cancer benefit, 4 p.m. Aug. 2, Rail Line Tavern, Marion. Barbecue and auction including Browning Compound Bow, metal art, gift certificates, and organ valued at $30,000. Call 212-3271 or 212-1984.

Monday

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

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 Glacier Stamp Club family potluck/picnic 6 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Short business meeting follows. Call Gail Long, 752-6110 to RSVP with number in your party.

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

Tuesday

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Aug. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the center, Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Somers School Faculty Advisory Committee meets at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Elementary School.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

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

3 Bridge Medical Center and Big Sky Compounding host a free forum for parents and practitioners on "Autism Awareness: An Update on Trends and Biomedical Treatment Options," 6 p.m., Bohemian Grange Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, U.S. 93 South, near Coffee Traders, south of Whitefish. Call 752-0499 or 863-9300.

A Look Ahead

3 Bigfork Friends of the Library annual used book sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, downtown Bigfork. Hardbacks, $1; paperbacks, 50 cents. Donations welcome to library. Call Robin, 837-4294.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., VFW, Kalispell. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Aug. 7, Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

3 Little Bitterroot Lake Neighborhood Plan update meeting 6 p.m. Aug. 7, Marion Fire Hall, Gopher Lane.

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.

Aug. 8-10 - Cruisin' By the Bay annual car show, Polson. Bop-a-Dips perform 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9, Riverside Park; 675-8500.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Immanuel Lutheran Home Children's Carnival Olympic Night, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Hamburgers, pizza, archery booth, horse rides, power wheels race track, games and more. All welcome.

3 Mountain Brook Community Library Pie and Ice Cream Social, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 9, 2353 Foothill Road. Slices available by donation and full pies for sale. Proceeds go toward old school renovation project. All welcome.

3 Whitefish Huckleberry Days noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 8; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10, 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 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. Call 756-5159.

3 Mission Valley Animal Shelter Doggy Dash 2008, Aug. 9, 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. 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 Sandpiper Outdoor Art Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, 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, Aug. 9, 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 10:30 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 Carson & Barnes Three-Ring Circus presents two shows, at 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Montana Raceway Park, 3790 U.S. 93 N., between Kalispell and Whitefish. Go to www.carsonbarnescircus.com for ticket prizes.

3 "The Awakening" Christian rap concert with videos, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Hungry Horse Park, across from Canyon Foods. Sponsored by Hungry Horse Chapel and Columbia Falls Assembly's Friday Night Flood. Free. All welcome.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip with Dan Casey to view migrant shorebirds Aug. 10. 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 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Aug. 11, Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 New weekly cancer support group meets noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 11, 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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 11, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 12, KRMC. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m., Aug. 12, school library.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10 a.m., Aug. 13, Bigfork Library; 837-6976.

3 Children's Story Hour at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 13, Columbia Falls Library; 892-5919.

3 Children's Story Hour at 11 a.m., Aug. 13, Flathead County Library in Kalispell; 758-5822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Aug. 13, Flathead Electric Co-op., Kalispell. Pint for pint month. Give a pint of blood, receive a pint of ice cream.

3 Children's Story Hour at 3:30 p.m., Aug. 13, Marion Library.

3 Northwest Montana Fair Aug. 11-17, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Sawyer Brown concert, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 11; Emerson Drive concert, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 12; Jeremy Camp concert, Aug. 13; Pig wrestling 3 p.m. Aug. 15-16; American Indian pow-wow followed by relay races, noon. Aug. 16; PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14-16; parade, 10 a.m., Aug. 15; demolition derby, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17. Call 758-5810.

3 Children's Story Hour at 1 p.m., Aug. 14, Whitefish Library; 862-6657.

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 Evergreen School District board meets at 4 p.m. Aug. 15, in the administration building boardroom.

3 Tour of Roses at Bibler Homes and Gardens Aug. 15-16. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.