Today

3 Chip sealing today and Saturday from the intersection of Montana 35 and Montana 83 south for nine miles. Traffic delays, loose gravel, reduced speeds and pilot cars.

3 City of Kalispell Street Division is paving Reserve Loop, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Westbound traffic will be closed. Motorists will need to choose an alternate route. Call the Public Works Department, 758-7720.

3 Somers School District Negotiations Committee meets at 7 a.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Free presentations, "Glacier National Park-Update 2008," on rehabilitation, snow removal, travel and activities, for tourism-oriented businesses and employees, 10 a.m., Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S. Whitefish; noon, meeting room of Glacier Bank, 8251 Montana 35, Bigfork; 2:30 p.m., Kalispell Chamber of Commerce board room, 15 Depot Loop. Contact Lisa Jones, facilitator, at 862-7977.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., KALS Radio, in the blood mobile.

3 Friendship House Assisted Living Home 12th annual yard sale fundraiser 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets, noon, Back Room of the Nite Owl, Columbia Falls. For reservations, call Bill Driver, 837-2744, by June 11.

3 Awards ceremony for Teen Pregnancy Poster contest, 3 p.m. Flathead City-Count Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Lupus Support Group meets 7-9 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Pat Dickey, registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist.

Saturday

3 Chip sealing continues today from the intersection of Montana 35 and Montana 83 south for nine miles. Traffic delays, loose gravel, reduced speeds and pilot cars.

3 Flathead Audubon birdwatching trip to Owen Sowerwine Natural Area. Meet at 7 a.m. at Montessori School parking area at 349 Willow Glen Dr., to carpool. Bring binoculars. Call Karen Nichols at 756-5763 to sign up.

3 Friendship House Assisted Living Home 12th annual yard sale fundraiser 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 606 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

Bigfork Farmers Market co-op members have an art, craft and garden one-day sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Swan River Hall. Indoor/outdoor plants, baked goods, gift baskets, pottery, jewelry, furniture and more.

3 American Legion Post 137, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell, (one block north of Smith's Foods) new member initiation ceremony 10 a.m.; Flag Retirement Ceremony 1 p.m. Public invited to bring old flags to have them honorably retired.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana arts and crafts festival fundraiser 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Booth registration fee $50. Call 752-7297.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wal-Mart, Polson.

3 Summer Reading Program "Teen Game Daze: Guitar Hero," 1-4 p.m. Whitefish Library.

3 Summer Reading Program "Bee Movie" and a craft, 2 p.m. Columbia Falls Library.

3 Kalispell Elks host a Flag Day ceremony 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial at Depot Park. Public invited to bring worn flags for proper handling. A no-host barbecue is from noon to 3 p.m. today at the Elks, 1820 U.S. 93 S. Call Chuck Olson, 253-1000.

3 Vibrational healer from England Rae Dornan gives a lecture, 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, Whitefish. Free. Public invited.

Sunday

3 Women of the Moose host a Father's Day breakfast 9 a.m. to noon, Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th. Open to public.

3 Vibrational healer from England Rae Dornan gives a lecture, 7 p.m. Creative Arts and Beads, Center Street, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

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.

3 Somers School board meets for a Siderius Development Project presentation, 6 p.m., Somers Middle School. Board meeting follows at 7 p.m.

3 Award winning photographer, editor and author Chris Peterson discusses his photos, essays and experiences in Glacier Park, 7 p.m. Montana House, Apgar Village. First of a weekly summer program. Call 862-6110.

Tuesday

3 Kalispell Women's Connection and The Wellness Education Center presents "The Seven-Day Guided Juice Fast" at a buffet luncheon, 11:30 a.m., the New Outlaw Inn, U.S. 93 S. Guest speaker and musician Cathy Bourne presents "Finding Freedom from Fear." For reservations, call 857-2467 or 844-2538 or e-mail petersjc@centurytel.net. Complimentary child care by reservation.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Lakeside Community Chapel.

3 Citizens Advisory Committee for Flathead County Library Facilities and Flathead County Library board meet 4 p.m., Main Library, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

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

3 Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-2008.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Columbia Falls Women's Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Mary Kay Sinclair of the Glacier Bear Belles will talk about area hiking opportunities. Speaker is Cathy Bourne. Cost $7.50 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to the waterfall at Columbia Mountain. Meet at Columbia Heights rock shop at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

3 National Park Service hosts free presentations, "Glacier National Park-Update 2008," on rehabilitation, snow removal, travel and activities, for tourism-oriented businesses and employees, 5:30 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, U.S. 2, West Glacier. Contact Lisa Jones, facilitator, at 862-7977.

3 Healing taize service 7 p.m., Shining Mountains Church, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Inspirational readings, prayer and singing. All welcome. Call 257-6539.

3 Olduvai Forum meets 7 p.m., Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Video of David Orr's keynote address to Sopris Foundation in Missoula on "The Changing 'Climate' of U.S. Politics" will be shown. Coffee and tea provided. Donations appreciated. All welcome. Call Jeffrey Funk, 837-4208.

3 "Changing Your Cholesterol Numbers … with Food Choices" lecture, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Fee $10. Call 751-4500 to pre-register.

Thursday

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

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg's field representative Maren Olsen holds traveling office hours, 12:30 p.m. Ronan Public Library, 204 Main St.

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

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., at Glacier Guides/Montana Raft Co, 11970 U.S. 2 E., West Glacier. Refreshments served. Raft special at 2 p.m., $10 per person. Call 387-5555 for reservations.

3 Free lecture and clinic on BodyTalk healthcare system, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Rocky Mountain Lodge, 6510 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Healing sessions will also be offered first come, first serve. $15 donation suggested. Families welcome. Call Greg, 471-7029.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 20, Northwest Montana Human Resources Main Street, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life June 20-21, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184, or Shana Baccari, 752-6287.

3 Community flea market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21, First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Vendor space available. Call Irene, 883-2063.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip June 21 to a popular birding hotspot in Kalispell. Walking is easy. Meet at 8 a.m. at Lawrence Park Pavilion. Bring binoculars. Call Bob Lopp, 257-6886. Everyone welcome.

3 Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class "Learn How to Save 40-90 Percent of Groceries," taught by Jennifer Turner, 10 a.m. to noon, June 21, Salvation Army Dining Room, 110 Bountiful Dr., near KRMC. Cost $10 includes door prizes, coupons, snacks. Call 253-1447.

3 Whitefish United Methodist Church car wash at Mike's Conoco in Whitefish, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21. $5 per car, truck or van. Benefits WUMC Principal Mortgage Fund. Cancelled in inclement weather.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23-24, St. John's Hospital, Libby. Call 293-0100 to register.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet at 11:45 a.m. June 23, Winchester Room of the New Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. DVD presentation of Michelle Obama's previous visit to Flathead. Lunch available. No reservations required. All welcome. Call President Mary Reckin, 257-8160.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 1 p.m., June 23, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., June 23, at The Summit. Dr. Richard Wise, chronic pain and addiction medicine specialist will talk about new treatments. 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. June 23, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., June 24, Our Lady of Mercy, Eureka.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 25, Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Beardance Trail on June 25. Meet at Little Brown Church, intersection of Montana 82 and 35 at 5:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 26, in the blood mobile at National Flood.

3 Bobcat Bash dinner June 26, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. No host social hour 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., auction 8 p.m. $100 per couple; $60 per person; $35 for current MSU students. Golf Scramble in days to follow. RSVP to Bobcat Club office, 406-994-3741.

3 75th anniversary of Going-to-the-Sun Road June 27. Carving artist Jim Jensen gives two presentations, at 10 a.m. to noon and 3-5 p.m. Montana House; barbecue, noon to 5 p.m Glacier Outdoor Center, tickets $5; Belton Depot open house noon to 5 p.m. Festivities noon to 7 p.m. St. Mary Lodge, Belton Chalet, 7-10 p.m. Jack Gladstone performs at 8:30 p.m. at McDonald Lodge. Call 862-6110.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 27, in the blood mobile, First Interstate Bank, Hutton Ranch Plaza, Kalispell.

3 Big Arm Family Fun Day and Craft Show, June 28. Kids' carnival, burgers by Big Arm volunteer fire fighters. Call Alison, 849-6628.

3 Heart @ Work charity auction for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Fund, June 28, Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, 8560 Montana 35, Bigfork. Silent auction 6:30 p.m.; live auction 7 p.m. Textile art, original paintings, photography, wine, gift baskets. Refreshments served. Call 837-2399.

3 Wag Fest 2008, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29, Whitefish Armory complex. Animal behaviorists lectures in auditorium 305, Armory Road. Kids and dogs parade follows; costumes welcome. Frisbee contest. Hot dogs and drinks available noon to 2 p.m. Donations welcome. Call 863-9501.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 American Quarter Horse Association-approved show July 3-6, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.

July 3 - Whitefish Gallery Nights Art Walk 6-9 p.m. downtown. Fun, food and beverages.; 862-3501.

July 4 - Kalispell Fourth of July parade, followed by ice cream social at Conrad Mansion, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.

July 4 - Celebration at Whitefish City Beach. Kids' activities at 1 p.m. Barbecue 5-7 p.m. Live music with Full Moon Prophets at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks as soon as it's dark. Shuttle from O'Shaughnessy Center to beach from 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. All events free; 863-2472.

3 Bigfork parade, noon July 4. Children's carnival follows. "Ducks for Buck" race the "Wild Mile."

3 Lakeside fireworks display at dusk, July 4.

3 Polson's Fourth of July Parade at noon. Fireworks at dusk, Polson Fairgrounds.

3 Polebridge parade, noon, July 4. Barbecue follows at Northern Lights Saloon. No fireworks.

3 Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 4-6, Park Side Credit Union, 1 Central Ave. Art and crafts, food, entertainment. Free admission; 862-5875.

3 Rebecca Farm dressage show and cross country equestrian clinic, July 5-6. Springcreek Road, off West Reserve Drive, Kalispell. Free for spectators; 755-FARM.

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

3 Ray of Hope hosts a fundraiser community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 11 and 12 at Woodland Storage across from Woodland Park in Kalispell.

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

3 Canyon View multi-school reunion is from noon to 5 p.m. July 12 at Bohemian Grange Hall in Whitefish. Bring a hot or cold potluck dish, your own plates, cups, silverware and drinks. Teachers and students who attended Canyon View, Valentine, Halfmoon, La Salle, Birch Grove, Deer Park, Lake Blaine, Bissell or Helena Flats schools through 1980 are encouraged to attend. Call 752-1199 or 756-3211.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., July 14, 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 14, City Hall, 130 Sixth St. W. Call 892-0178 or 270-5968.

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 8 a.m. Lakeside Chapel; 5K run/walk 9 a.m. Flathead Bank; parade 10:30 a.m. Food, silent auction, classic cars; 5 p.m. duck races at Tamarack Brewery.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.