Today
• Paddlethon Aug. 2. Kayak, bike and run for Foy's to Blacktail Trails Project. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; race begins 9 a.m. Call Steve, 261-9250.
• 31st annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Electric Avenue, Bigfork. Artisans, food vendors, musicians. Free admission; 881-4636 (voice mail).
• All-Mosta Ranch hosts Critters Community Outreach, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., old Eisinger Motors, corner of Meridian and U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Visit the animals. Call 270-7513.
• Judy Guralchuk, Lakeside author of "A Life Preserver in a Sea of Debt: How to Acquire a New Mindset to Transition from Overspending to Permanent Financial Stability," presents to seniors at 1:30 p.m. and to the general public at 3:30 p.m., Lakeside library, 100 Bierney Creek Drive. Free.
Monday
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call 257-1932.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• WildEarth Guardians hosts a talk, "Mountain Lions in the West: Natural History, Conservation and Co-existence, 6:30 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology Building, room 208. Call Wendy Keefover-Ring, 303-819-5229.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets, 6:30 p.m., Flathead County Library downstairs meeting room, Kalispell. Silent auction will follow short business meeting. Call Gail Long, 752-6110 for information or auction forms.
• 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.
• Columbia Falls Historical Society presents a program on the history of the Glacier Park jammer bus by Bruce Austin, 7 p.m., North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave.
Tuesday
• School District 5 board Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., administration building, downstairs.
AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Sidney Solis presents "Storytime Yoga" for the Flathead County Library summer reading program, 11 a.m., the Museum at Central School lawn. Ages 3-11 welcome. Call 758-5822.
• "Brown Bag" lunch seminar on "Listening to Sounds of Glacier: Monitoring Natural Sounds in National Parks' noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bigfork.
• Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.
• AARP Driver Safety Program presents a free 90-minute program, "We Need to Talk - Family Conversations with Older Drivers," 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 to reserve a seat.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
Wednesday
• Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m., east shore of Flathead Lake on Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork. Nature walks, boat trip demonstrations, display. Meet students, professors and staff. Free. Public invited. Call 406-982-3301.
• Sidney Solis presents "Storytime Yoga" for the Flathead County Library summer reading program, 10:30 a.m., Glacier Discover Square, Columbia Falls, and 6:30 p.m., the Museum at Central School lawn, Kalispell. Ages 3-11 welcome. Call 758-5822.
• Flathead Basin Committee meets 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glacier National Park Community Building.
• Alpine Spinners will spin at 11 a.m. at Kalispell Depot Park during Picnic in the Park's concert.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by D.A. Davidson.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Woodland connector trail open house, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall council chambers, 201 First Ave. E.
• U.S.M.C. Happy Hour for all active and former Marines, 5-7 p.m. Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 471-3295 or 871-2759.
• Dr. Donald Beans gives a presentation titled, "Raising Unity, " 6:30-8 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Open to public. Call Siara 257-3299.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Auxiliary meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 752-2357 or 897-2742.
Thursday
• Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Lake McDonald Lodge auditorium. Free. Public welcome. Call 888-5827.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., City of Kalispell Council Chambers, First Avenue East.
• Sidney Solis presents "Storytime Yoga" for the Flathead County Library summer reading program, 1 p.m., Whitefish library branch. Ages 3-11 welcome. Call 758-5822.
• Whitefish First Thursday Gallery Nights, 6-9 p.m. Thirteen galleries open late and invite public to browse.
• Worship musicians from around the valley perform in concert, 7-9 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Free. Everyone welcome.
• Heritage Adoption Services nonprofit agency hosts a no obligation, adoption information night, 7 to 9 p.m., Good Medicine Lodge, 537 Wisconsin Lodge in Whitefish. Learn about adoption options. Call Kerri Wells, 406-260-3648 to reserved your seat.
Friday
• Flathead Homemakers yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 8, 361 Pioneer Road, Kalispell. Proceeds go to FVCC scholarships. Call Whitney, 253-7722.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Depot Park, Whitefish. Over 130 vendors of fine arts and food. Jumping tent and face painting for kids. Call Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, 862-3501.
A Look Ahead
• 28th annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8, Swan Lake Day Park, Montana 83 at mile marker 72. Arts and crafts fair, food, baking contest and sale, silent auction. Live music by Roy Wilhelm Band. Free admission. Call 406-886-2003.
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 8; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Depot Park, Whitefish. Over 130 vendors of fine arts and food. Jumping tent and face painting for kids. Call Whitefish Chamber of Commerce, 862-3501.
• Blue Dragon Beads summer bead show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 8, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Free.
• Acclaimed master horseman Dennis Reis' No Dust Tour 2009 California cowboy whisper solutions to out of control horses the natural way, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell.
• Mountain Brook community Library pie and ice cream social, 5-8 p.m., Aug. 8, 2353 Foothill Road. Whole pies and by the slice for sale. Silent Auction.
• Blue Dragon Beads summer bead show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 9, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Free.
• Andrew Leonard benefit concert and fine art auction, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. $30 for adults; $15 for those under 21. All proceeds benefit Montanabliss Yoga, Nature and Art Camp scholarship fund and Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center. Tickets available at Persimmons Art Gallery in Bigfork or www.tix.com. Call 837-4772.
• Third-annual Heart@Work auction, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Life and silent auctions; world artisan handmade items. Optional private wine tasting, 5 p.m.; tickets $20.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 10 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 10, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 11, Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
• Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m. Aug. 11, school library.
• Free community reiki share, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave. Call 862-2608.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 12, Meadow Lake Resort, in the blood mobile.
• Flathead Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets Aug. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Social time 12:30-1 p.m. Author David Juroe will speak about and sign copies of his book, "Lovers of Ourselves," about narcissism at 1-2:30 p.m. Open to public. Call Boyd Roth, 471-4483.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 13, Teletech, in the blood mobile.
• Red Cross blood drives Aug. 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell - free pint of ice cream to each donor; noon to 4 p.m. Best Buy, in the blood mobile.
• Evergreen School District board meets at noon, Aug. 14, administration building boardroom.
• Ninepipe Museum of Early Montana summer fundraiser concert featuring Out of the Blue with Tim Ryan and Mission Mountain Wood Band members, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14, U.S. 93, Charlo. Barbecue and entertainment, 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets $15 or $25 per couple; children under 12, free. Call 406-644-3435.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 15, Qdoba Grill, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.
• Lone Pine Grind race, noon, Aug. 15, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Run, bike or hike up 2.2-mile course. Ribbons to top finishers. Free lunch to participants. Registration $10. All ages welcome. Call 755-2706.
• Soroptimist International of Polson's 25th annual Winefest, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 15, and fly-in, Polson Airport. Live music by Little Big Band. Wine and fine cuisine. Call 883-2668 for ticket locations.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 17, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to each donor.
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Aug. 18, First Baptist Church, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Cost is $3. Speaker is Lori Botkin of the Flathead Food Bank. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• "Brown Bag" lunch seminar on "Astronauts and Aliens," noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 18, West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public welcome.
• Kila School final budget meeting and board of trustees meeting, 5:15 p.m., Aug. 18.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• Bet Harim Jewish Community's Summer Carnivale, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 20, Haymoon Resort, 1845 Hodgson Road. $50 per adult 21 years and older; includes buffet dinner, no-host bar, entertainment, raffles, auctions, games. Limit 200. Call 270-9908 or e-mail daylee16@gmail.com. RSVP by Aug. 8.
• Piegan Institute hosts a conference to explore and debate controversy of creation of Glacier Park and its upcoming 100th anniversary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Cuts Wood School, Browning. Call Rosalyn La Pier, 406-338-3518.
• Crab Crack fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Aug. 21, Glacier Brewery, Polson. $25 per person; includes crab, potatoes, cole slaw, lemonade and dessert. Proceeds go toward scholarships and low-interest loans for women. Sponsored by P.E.O. Call Toni Young, 883-1676.
• Whitefish Duck Derby fundraiser for Whitefish Community Foundation, Aug. 22. Call 863-1781.
• Whitefish Lake Swim, Aug. 23, City Beach. Check-in, 8 a.m.; race starts 9:15 a.m. Early registration 5-7 p.m. Aug. 22, The Wave. Must be 18 or older. Proceeds benefit Wave Scholarship Fund and Wave Ryder Swim Team. Call Holly, 862-5869.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 24, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Measuring Success: Is it Working?" noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 25, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m.. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 27, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• 10th annual MASH Bash, Aug. 28, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Special guest Jaime Farr, "Klinger" from MASH TV series. Korean-style dinner, dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra and Friends, silent auction. Tickets $75 each. Call 863-3630.
• 21st annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited banquet, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, BruMar Estate, Bigfork. Social hour at 5 p.m. Life auction, raffles. Cost $50 single; $75 couple. Call John Robinson, 249-4146; or Mark Mandrs, 837-3242.
• Bigfork Rumble in the Bay Car Show, Sept. 5-6, Electric Avenue. Poker run around Flathead Lake, Sept. 5; Car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6. Registration 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music. Call Jill or Brian, 837-5669; or JoAnn, 837-1604 or 871-1619.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Foys Fest, Sept. 12, in celebration of National Pubic Lands Day. Barbecue, outdoor concert, guided tours.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Software and Gadgets for a More Efficient Office" noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 22, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "What is the Future of the Web," noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 19, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 17, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.