Today
• 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.
• The Blacktail Mountain employee party planned for today has been canceled due to the weather. Call Fran Ruby, 857-3801.
• 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. Registration fee, $20. Juniors race free. All Pro/Cat 1 racers must have annual license; One-day licenses, $5. 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, Kalispell. 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.
• Smith Valley Fire District board special finance meeting, 7 p.m. at the fire hall.
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.
• Northwest Montana Fair today through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival opens. John Michael Montgomery concert, 7:30 p.m. main grandstands.
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.
• Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival continues. Terri Clark concert, 7:30 p.m. main grandstands.
Thursday
• Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Today is Senior Citizen Day. Carnival continues. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. today through Aug. 22 with mutton bustin' at half time; Indian relay racing, 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22; Demolition derby, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Grouse Mountain Lodge. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.
• National Weather Service spotter training, 7-8:30 p.m., Polson High School. All welcome. Call 406-329-4715.
• Bet Harim Jewish Community's Summer Carnivale, 5:30 p.m., 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.
A Look Ahead
• Northwest Montana Fair continues through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. today through Aug. 22 with mutton bustin' at half time; Indian relay racing, 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22; Demolition derby, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
• 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.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation on bicycles as alternative transportation by Peter Hall and Cameron Clayton of Mike's Bikes, 7 p.m., Aug. 26, Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• 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. Aug. 27 403 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.
• 18th annual Dayton Daze. Sailboat rides 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Dayton Yacht Club. Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dayton Church; lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wine tasting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mission Mountain Winery. Parade, 3 p.m. Pig roast, 4:30 p.m. Idle Spur. Live music, raffle, children's games. Benefit for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department.
• 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.