Today
• Glacier Woodcarvers Rendezvous today through Aug. 15, KOA Campground, three miles west of West Glacier. All welcome. Call Renn, 755-4074 or Inga, 756-5514.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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., Teletech, in the blood mobile.
• The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.
• Insane Origami workshop 3-5 p.m. for youth ages 11 to 17, Whitefish Branch Library. No registration required. Call Teen Services Librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.
• West Valley School board meets 7 p.m., school library.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drives today, 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, 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., 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.
• Disco party 8 p.m. Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230 10th St. W. Disco dress encouraged. All proceeds go to Moose.
Saturday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Qdoba Grill, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.
• Lone Pine Grind race, noon, 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., and fly-in, Polson Airport. Live music by Little Big Band. Wine and fine cuisine. Call 883-2668 for ticket locations.
Sunday
• Flathead Audubon field trip around the Flathead Valley to view shorebirds. Meet at 9 a.m. at Somers Park n' Ride, intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82. Bring binoculars and/or scope. Everyone welcome.
• Herron Park cross-country mountain bike race. Registration 9-10:30 a.m. at Herron Park, Kalispell. Race starts 11 a.m., rain or shine. Juniors race free. One-day licenses for $5. All Pro/Cat 1 racers must have annual license. Trophies for first, second and third place winners in all categories. Free youth race follows main race. Fundraiser for Foys to Blacktail Trails. Call Sheli Thomas, 755-8616 or 250-4211.
• American Legion annual picnic, at the post, corner of Fourth Avenue EN and Washington Street. Membership meeting at 1 p.m.; picnic and rifle drawing at 2 p.m.
• Annual Glacier National Park picnic for employees, retirees and friends, Park Headquarters Community Building. Meet at 1 p.m.; potluck dinner at 2 p.m. Bring main dish, salad or dessert, and own drinks. Call Connie Stahr, 888-7901, Phil Iversen, 257-1381 or Rae Marie Fauley, 844-3017.
• Alpine Spinners and Weavers demonstrate techniques at Fiber Fair, Northwest Montana Fair. Children may weave on a T-shirt rag rug with a chance to win the rug. Call 257-9119.
Monday
• Flathead County Animal Shelter advisory board meets 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to each donor.
• Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee growth policy meeting, 6 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.
Tuesday
• Flathead City-County Board of Health retreat, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers.
• Kalispell Women's Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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., West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public welcome.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Lakeside Community Chapel.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Kila School final budget meeting and board of trustees meeting, 5:15 p.m.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
• Michael Moore's documentary, "Sicko," will be show at 7:30 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Guest speakers will also discuss health care issues. Free. Donations accepted.
Wednesday
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flathead Forest Service office, Wolfpack Way.
• History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., Noice Studio and Gallery, 127 S. Main St., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 837-2459.
A Look Ahead
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 20, Libby VFW.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20 at Grouse Mountain Lodge. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.
• National Weather Service spotter training, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Polson High School. All welcome. Call 406-329-4715.
• 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.
• Montana Dahlia Society's Northwest Montana Fair flower show, during fair hours, Aug. 21-23, Horticultural Building on the fairgrounds.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• Montana Access To Outdoor Recreation (MATOR) demonstrates various types of fishing equipment, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Flathead Lake, Somers access. Bring bait and equipment if possible. Food provided. RSVP requested by Aug. 17. Call Summit Independent Living Center, 257-0048.
• 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.
• Boomers Singles Group dinner, Aug. 21, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
• Canyon Baptist Church sponsors "The Strength Team - Live!" 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22, Canyon Elementary gym. $2 donation at door. Call 387-4148.
• Big Mountain Run Aug. 22, fundraiser Glacier Nordic Ski team. Registration $10, individual, $20 family, $5 juniors 16 and under, at 8-9 a.m., Danny On trailhead. Walk, run, hike. Call 270-5009.
• Whitefish Community Foundation community fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22, Whitefish Depot Park. Children's carnival, food, entertainment. Duck Derby races 2:30 p.m. Riverside Park; awards party 5 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center plaza. Call 863-1781.
Master woodcarver Jim Jensen and professional wildlife photographer Sumio Harada demonstrate their crafts, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 22, Montana House Gift Shop, Apgar Village, Glacier Park.
• Licensed Parelli professional Gretchen Thompson teaches a horsemanship clinic, Aug. 22-23, Mooring Road Arena, Columbia Falls. Limited rider spots. Unlimited auditor spots. Pony Club and 4-H members free with paying adult. Call Robin Magaddino, 837-4294.
• 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.
• Glacier National Park 100th anniversary kick-off, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23, Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge. Fee-free day. Live music by Jack Gladstone and David Walburn. Free cake, kids activities. Calendar of centennial events available.
• Big Sky Astronomy Club open house, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 23, Museum at Central School in Kalispell. Call Bruce at 857-3753, or Mark at 257-7261.
3 Fourth annual Museums and Music: A Festival of Culture, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 23, Conrad Mansion, Hockaday Museum, Museum at Central School. Free admission to museum, live music, food concessions. Call 755-2166, 755-5268 or 756-8381.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., Aug. 24, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 25, Eureka Baptist Church.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 26, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drives Aug. 27, noon to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, sponsored by NWMT Association of Realtors; and 3-6 p.m., Fellowship Alliance Church, Columbia Falls.
• Kalispell Senior Center luau potluck supper, 5 p.m. 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can and dress Hawaiian. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Aug. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• 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.
• Foys Fest, Sept. 12, in celebration of National Pubic Lands Day. Barbecue, outdoor concert, guided tours.
• 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.
• Ronan Area Harvest Fest, Sept. 19, Ronan Community Fairgrounds. Chili cook-off, dessert bake-off, farmers market and more; barn dance with live music, 7-10 p.m. Call Ky Bartels, 406-253-8611.
• 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.