Daybook

Today

3 Bigfork Relay for Life yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today through Sunday, 11974 Montana 83, Bigfork. Call Debbie, 837-6280.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Morrie Schechtman speaks on topic, “Capturing the Majority.” Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Polson Cruisin’ by the Bay car poker run, noon to 4 p.m., street dance, 7-10 p.m., in front of Cove Deli.

3 Reception for south African master painter Ryno Swart, 6:30-8:30 p.m. FVCC Art Department. Refreshments. Free. Public welcome.

Saturday

3 Polson Cruisin’ by the Bay car show 8 a.m., Main Street, public poker walk, 10 a.m., free concert with Hot Rod Deluxe, 7-10 p.m., Riverside Park.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, 11974 Montana 83, Bigfork. Call Debbie, 837-6280.

3 32nd annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, on Electric and Grand Avenues. More than 140 artists. Food vendors, live entertainment. Free shuttles to and from parking. Free admission. Call 837-5888.

3 Sandpiper Outdoor Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Polson Courthouse lawn. Fine art, jewelry, handmade furniture, stained glass, pottery and more. Proceeds go to nonprofit Sandpiper Fine Arts Corp.

3 Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell, hosts a “Paint Out” for several Helena artists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public welcome to observe and talk to the artists.

3 Women of Bethany crafters, vendors and refreshments, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Bethany Ark, behind Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork.

3 Whitefish American Legion Post 108 revitalization meeting, 10 a.m. Whitefish Moose Lodge, 230W. 10th St.; lunch follows. Call Lee Heser, 270-8267.

3 Third annual Bear Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hungry Bear Steak House, Montana 83, Swan Valley. Presentations and demonstrations on bear research, habitat conservation, management by area experts. Free bratwurst, beer, beverages, noon to 1:30 p.m. Games, activities for children. RSVP to 406-754-3137.

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg has a listening session, 1 p.m., Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St. Public welcome.

3 “Taste of Kalispell” 6-11 p.m., on the lawn, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Live music by Kenny James Miller Band. Food and beverages from area restaurants. Tickets $25 includes one drink ticket. Fundraiser for museum. Call Gretchen Apgar, 871-4556.

3 North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee meets 7-8 p.m., Sondreson Community Hall. Call 888-5084.

Sunday

3 Polson Cruisin’ by the Bay Lion’s Club breakfast  8-10 a.m. Riverside Park.

3 Bigfork Relay for Life yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 11974 Montana 83, Bigfork. Call Debbie, 837-6280.

3 32nd annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Electric and Grand Avenues. Free shuttles to and from parking. More than 140 artists. Food vendors, live entertainment. Free admission. Call 837-5888.

3 Women of Bethany crafters, vendors and refreshments, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bethany Ark, behind Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork.

3 Benefit auction for 3-year-old John Hartle who has been diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, Scotty’s Shooting Ranch, 225 N. Somers Stage Road. Live music by Stoner Creek Band and silent auction begin at 2 p.m. Dinner and live auction, 4:30 p.m. Raffles.

3 “Truth Restored” musical presentation, 6 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. All welcome.

Monday

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, potluck lunch, noon at Glacier Wilderness Ranch. To carpool, meet at Smith’s Grocery at 10:30 a.m. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meets for a potluck at noon at Glacier Wilderness Ranch. Carpool meets 10:30 a.m., Smith’s grocery store, Kalispell. Call Cathy Lane 755-6048.

3 Flathead County animal advisory committee meets, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., second-floor conference room, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 Rails to Trails organization bike ride to Somers, 5:30 p.m. Meet at Fun Beverage parking lot, mile post 108 on U.S. 93.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group grilled kebobs picnic, 6-8 p.m., Woodland Park, Kalispell. Those whose name begins with A-H, bring fruit chunks; H-P, chicken, beef or pork chunks; Q-Z, vegie chunks. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Call Sue or Bob at 756-4725.

3 City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen.; 752-4220.

3 Coram to Glacier National Park Trail meeting, 7 p.m.,  Canyon Community Church, Coram

3 Woodland Water Park family pizza party, 7-9 p.m., $2 per person; 758-7812.

3 Columbia Falls School board final budget meeting, 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC.

3 Investment Centers of America long term care educational workshop, 1 p.m. Boiler Room, Coffee House, 525 Eighth St. E., Kalispell. Topics included, expense, options and local concerns. Free. Open to public. Call 752-7232.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

3 Summit Independent Living Center sponsors a fishing and social event to demonstrate adaptive equipment for people with disabilities, 3-6 p.m., Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell. Call 257-0048.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room. Lease and Finance Committee meets at 2:30 p.m.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 Open house for high school juniors and seniors and parents for Running Start program, 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Call Beth Kelly, 756-3847.

3 Somers School board final budget and regular meeting, 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Hike the Foys to Blacktail Trails’ new Family Trail, Herron Park. Meet at Herron parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

3 Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. 600 E. Second St.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.

Wednesday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board annual budget meeting, 7 a.m. in the library.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., U.S. Forest Service, Wolfpack Way.

3 Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets from 1-2:30 p.m., at The Summit in Kalispell. Speakers are Tim Moore and Pete Aspinal from Helena, co-chairs for NAMI-Walks. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.

3 Free teen watercolor painting workshop, 3-5 p.m., Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Supplies provided. Call 892-5919.

3 Parkinson’s disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Open to those diagnosed, family, friends and professionals. Call Inga, 756-5514; or Lois, 871-3767.

3 Flathead Beekeepers Club meets at 6:30 p.m., Glacier Discovery Center. All welcome. Call Veronica, 892-0280.

Thursday

3 Hockaday Museum of Art Senior Tour and Tea Day, free admission 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., complimentary refreshments 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for people 60 and older. Call 755-5268.

3 Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Program by clinical psychotherapist Philip Crissman, “New Ways to Understand your Employees,” free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Super Walmart, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.

3 First time author Rose Beranek signs her new book, “ Biography of a Deaf Dog,” the story of a deaf border collie, 5:30-6:30 p.m., First Best Place Columbia Falls.

3 West Valley School board work session 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting 7 p.m., school library.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club discusses “How It Looks Going Back; Growing Up in the Montana Woods,” by Doris Knowles Pullis, 6:30 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

3 Woodland Water Park water carnival, 7-9 p.m., $2 per person. Call 758-7812.

“Chapter Nine” benefit for West Shore Community Library, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Best Western White Oak Hotel, Somers. Tickets $50 per person. Call 857-2402.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drives Aug. 13: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three  Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road, in the blood mobile.

3 Huckleberry Days Festival Aug. 13-15, Depot Park, Whitefish. Hours 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Over 100 Arts booths and food vendors, live entertainment, dessert bake off. Free admission. Call 862-3501.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, Swan Lake Day Park, mile marker 72, Montana 83. Baking contest, raffle, silent auction, arts and crafts vendors. Live music by Ashley Creek Ramblers, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Swan Mission Search and Rescue.

3 Plaza West Dental’s seventh annual free chuckwagon breakfast, hosted by Dr. Tom Pittaway and staff, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 14, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, beverages. Live music. Everyone invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, Fresh Life Church.

3 West Shore Food Bank benefit barbecue and auction, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, Edgewater Motel and RV Resort, Lakeside. $6 minimum donation. Call Leslie, 261-4560 or Steve, 250-9945.

3 “Buzz Your Fuzz” fundraiser for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in memory of Michael John Eve, 3-8 p.m. Aug. 14, Sherwood Bar and Grille, 6475 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Call  406-727-1798, or 702-539-7953.

3 Professional nature photographer Nick Fucci gives an introductory course to outdoor photography for ages 16 and older, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Cost $10 per person; pre-registration required. Cal Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706.

3 Whitefish Duck Derby Aug. 15, Riverside Park. Adopt a duck at Duck Derby Headquarters, 214 Second St. W., or call 863-1781. Proceeds go to Whitefish Community Foundation.

3 Woodland Water Park community day, Aug. 15, $2 plus one can of pet or human food. Call 758-7812.

3 Canadian trip Sweet Presence southern gospel concert, 6 p.m., Aug. 15,  Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road. Free admission; offering will be accepted.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at noon, Aug. 16, administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead County Emergency Services administrative board meets 2 p.m. Aug. 16, Whitefish Emergency Services Center.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

3 Ladies Night Football 101, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Legends Field, Kalispell. Flathead High School head football coach Russell McCarvel talks about the game and provides field demonstrations. Light appetizers, beverages, raffles prizes. $10 in advance, $15 at gate. Call Elizabeth Sherwood, 755-1909; or Nancee Olszewski, 257-3349.

3 Kenny James Miller Band performs a free concert, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.

3 History of Whitefish program series on “The Greatest Camping Stories Ever Told, 12:30 p.m., Aug. 17, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program titled, “Whitefish Memories that Last a Lifetime.” Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Lakeside Baptist Church.

3 Flathead County Library pirate gaming event, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 17. Open to youths entering grades six through 12. Play video games, make tropical drinks. Call 758-5713.

3 The Oak Ridge Boys in concert, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 17, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 18, Hot Springs Elementary School.

3 MercyMe in concert, 7:30 p.m., Aug. 18, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 19, Libby VFW.

3 Create Your Own Lava Lamp workshop, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 19, main Kalispell library. Open to youths entering grades six through 12. Bring an empty plastic bottle. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m., Mutton Bustin’, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 19-21, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Pig Wrestling, 3 p.m. Aug. 20-21, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Big Sky annual antique and classic boat show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 22, Lakeside. Free admission.

3 Montana’s Shining Mountains Doll Club, 1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Eagle’s Nest Antiques and Crafts, 2400 U.S. 2 W., Columbia Falls. Doll of all kinds on display. Free raffle for children 12 and younger. Free appraisals.

3 Woodland Water Park last chance day, Aug. 22, $2 per person for open swim. Call 758-7812.

3 Demolition Derby, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.

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

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon and hat show, 11:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Speaker is Darien Parsons of Yelm, Wash. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Flathead Electric Co-op.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 24, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 26, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

3 Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast juried fine art and designer craft show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 27-29, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Eighth annual Whitefish Friends and Family 5K and 10K Fun Run, 9:30 a.m. Aug. 28. To register, call 862-8250. Proceeds benefit Flathead Performance Youth Foundation.

3 U.S. Troop third annual bake sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 28, Army Navy store, Whitefish. Proceeds benefit military serving in Afghanistan and recovering wounded in U.S.

3 Flathead Land Trust 25th anniversary party, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Catered dinner buffet, presentations, concert featuring BrassWerks. Tickets $35 per person; $250 for table of eight; www.flatheadlandtrust.org.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 31, Eureka Baptist Church.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.

3 Friends of the Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Sept. 24; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 25; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Kalispell Center Mall. All proceeds benefit Flathead County Library.

3 Memory Walk for Alzheimer’s Association, Sept. 26, The Springs at Whitefish, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy.  Quarter-mile or three-mile walk; or 5K run. Live music, food, raffle. Call Desiree Brewer, 862-6322.

3 Stumptown Art Studio’s third annual Oktoberfish, 6 p.m. Sept.  25, Whitefish.

3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 4, 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. 1, 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. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.