Today
• Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Stillwater Free Lutheran Church.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, 5 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. Potluck supper to follow. Call 257-1598.
• Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee planning meeting, 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Ashley Lake property owners and general public welcome.
• Carroll College alumni and friends Flathead area summer reunion, 6-8 p.m. Bring a salad or side dish; hamburgers and hot-dogs provided. RSVP with Kathy in alumni office, 406-447-5185.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Tim and Betty Babcock, former governor and first lady of Montana, sign a new biography about their lives, "Challenges Above and Beyond," 3 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Refreshments will be served. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Flathead High School Class of 1989 20-year reunion. Evening social 6 p.m., Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Spouses welcome. Call Todd Glazier, 756-2004.
Saturday
• Tom Reynolds leads Mount Aeneas hike. Depart 9:30 a.m. from Echo Lake Cafe; return about 4:30 p.m. Barbecue follows; bring a dish to share and RSVP to Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• Evergreen Shown and Shine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ShopKo parking lot. Open to all classes of cars. Call Dan Demars, 837-4814.
• Community clothing give away, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foy's Lake Road, Kalispell. Free hot-dogs, popsicles and soda at 11 a.m., while it lasts. Call 862-4555.
• Mark W. Parratt, author of "Fate is a Mountain," signs his book from 10 a.m. to noon, and from 1-5 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reception follows. Call 888-5393.
• 31st annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, today and Sunday, Electric Avenue, Bigfork. Artisans, food vendors, musicians. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free admission; 881-4636 (voice mail).
• Bear Fair 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hungry Bear Steak House backyard, Condon. Demonstrations, presentations on bear protection. Free bratwurst, beer and beverages available form noon to 2 p.m. Bake sale, raffle, games and activities for children. RSVP to 406-754-3137.
• All-Mosta Ranch hosts Critters Community Outreach, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Sunday, old Eisinger Motors, corner of Meridian and U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Visit the animals. Call 270-7513.
• Somers reunion potluck begins at noon, Somers Fire Hall. Bring comments or stories about past years. Call Fran Ruby at 857-3801.
• 13th-annual Polson Skate Jam, noon to dusk, Seventh Avenue Skate Park, Polson. Call Dever Graham, 253-8319.
• Battle of the Bands fundraiser for medical expenses for Dusty Davis and his mother Missy Oliver, Silver Bullet Bar, 1700 Montana 206, Columbia Falls. Food, live music, contests and prizes. Gates open at 2 p.m. Music starts 6 p.m. Cover charge, $5. IDs required.
• Flathead High School Class of 1989 20-year reunion. Tour of Flathead High School, 10 a.m., Big Sky Waterslides, noon. Dinner 6 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena. Live music. Call Todd Glazier, 756-2004.
• Friends of Scotchman Peaks free concert, Roosevelt Park, Troy. Alan Lane Band opens followed by Back Adit. Food and soft drink concessions.
Sunday
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Woodland connector trail open house, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell City Hall council chambers, 201 First Ave. E.
• 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.
A Look Ahead
• Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Lake McDonald Lodge auditorium. Free. Public welcome. Call 888-5827.
• 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.
• Worship musicians from around the valley perform in concert, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 6, Depot Park, Kalispell. Free. Everyone welcome.
• Flathead Homemakers yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 7; 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 8, 361 Pioneer Road, Kalispell. Proceeds go to FVCC scholarships. Call Whitney, 253-7722.
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7; 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.
• 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.
• Blue Dragon Beads summer bead show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 8, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Free.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evergreen School District board meets at noon, Aug. 14, administration building boardroom.
• Ninepipes 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.
• 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.
• "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.
• 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.
• 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.