Daybook
Today
3 Columbia Falls School District elementary student registration, 8-11 a.m., 1-3 p.m. Bring immunization records, birth certificates.
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.
Friday
3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
3 Deer Park School board meets 9 a.m. at the school.
3 Red Cross blood drives today: 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. today through Sunday, 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 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Lunch available. Speaker is Bill Gallagher, Public Service Commission candidate. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.
3 Mary Reckin sponsors a dramatic presentation about Jeannette Rankin to encourage young women to be involved in government, 6:30 p.m., Village Greens Clubhouse, Evergreen. Everyone welcome. Call JoLynn Yenne, 756-8992.
Saturday
3 National park fee free days today and Sunday, Glacier National Park entrance fee waived.
3 Whitefish Fire Department Fill-the-Boot drive for Muscular Dystrophy Association, 8 a.m., corner of Second Street and Central Avenue, Whitefish. All proceeds stay in Montana.
3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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., 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, beverages. Live music. All invited.
3 Free entrepreneurial seminar and workshop by Jeff Packard of Send Out Cards International, 9-11:30 a.m. Glacier Room, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Call Jill Evans, 250-3148.
3 Huckleberry Days Festival Aug. today and Sunday, Depot Park, Whitefish. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 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 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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., 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., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Cost $10 per person; pre-registration required. Cal Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706.
Sunday
3 Huckleberry Days Festival Aug. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. Over 100 Arts booths and food vendors. Free admission. Call 862-3501.
3 Whitefish Duck Derby and Nonprofit Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Riverside Park. Kids carnival; free cake at 1 p.m. Duck races 2 p.m. 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; $2 plus one can of pet or human food. Call 758-7812.
3 Canadian trip Sweet Presence southern gospel concert, 6 p.m., Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road. Free admission; offering will be accepted.
Monday
3 Evergreen School District board meets at noon, administration building boardroom.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Flathead County Emergency Services administrative board meets 2 p.m., Whitefish Emergency Services Center.
3 AARP Driver Safety class, 6 to 10 p.m., 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., 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., Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.
Tuesday
3 History of Whitefish program series on “The Greatest Camping Stories Ever Told, 12:30 p.m., 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 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Lakeside Baptist Church.
3 Flathead County Library pirate gaming event, 3-5 p.m. Open to youths entering grades six through 12. Play video games, make tropical drinks. Call 758-5713.
3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.
3 The Oak Ridge Boys in concert, 7:30 p.m., Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.
Wednesday
3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., Hot Springs Elementary School.
3 Evergreen Fire District board meets 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E.
3 MercyMe in concert, 7:30 p.m., Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.
A Look Ahead
3 13th annual West Glacier Woodcarving Rendezvous, Aug. 19-22, West Glacier KOA Campground. Carving classes offered or carve on your own. Sign up 8-8:30 a.m. Call Ren, 755-4074 or Inga, 756-5515.
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 Montana Dahlia Society Dahlia show, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 20-21; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell. Call John Kestell, 756-6464.
3 PEO Chapter BY Crab Crack,. 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20, Glacier Brewery, Polson. Tickets $25, available at First Citizens Bank, Polson; or call 883-1676.
3 Mission Valley Aquatics benefit contra and square dance, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Masumola Clubhouse, Polson. Live fiddle, banjo and guitar music. Cost $15 per couple; $8 per person. RSVP to Mark and Shannon Nunlist, 883-9337; Mike and Trish Rodrique, 883-3368.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Flathead County Democrats host an ice cream social and candidates event, following fair parade, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Aug. 20, Depot Park, Kalispell. Public welcome.
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 Fifth annual Antique and Classic Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21-22, Lakeside. Over 40 wood boats docked; historic, educational displays; artists paint out. Meet the boat builders. Free admission.
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 Columbia Falls School board meets at 4 p.m., Aug. 23, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.
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 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Aug. 25, Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Presentation by an avid hat collector. Speaker is Darien Parsons of Yelm, Wash. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Aug. 25, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Panel discussion on canning an dehydrating to preserve foods. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
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 Flathead County Library board retreat, 9 a.m. Aug. 26, Jane Lopp & Associates, 295 Third Ave. EN, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
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 11th annual MASH Bash, 6 p.m. Aug. 27, North Valley Hospital. Dinner, silent auction. Dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra and guitar music by Alex de Grassi. Tickets $75. Everyone welcome; no invitation required. Call 863-3630.
3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, Aug. 27, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; steak dinner 7 p.m., $12 per person; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
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 Polson Rotary chili cook-off, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28, Riverside Park, south side of Armed Forces Bridge. Call Jeremy Morgret, 883-8807.
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 People’s Center celebration and powwow, 5 p.m. to dark, Aug. 28, Pablo. Local bead, art and food vendors. Free admission. All welcome.
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 19th annual Dayton Daze celebration, Sept. 11, Dayton Church Bazaar with lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; wine tasting at Dayton Winery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; parade 3 p.m., pig roast and live music at Idle spur, 4:30 p.m. to closing. Raffles. All welcome.
Teamsters Union Local No. 2 100th anniversary ice cream social, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 15, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. All past, present and future teamsters and families invited.
3 Ronan Area Harvest Fest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 18, Ronan Community Fairgrounds, Chili cook-off, chicken wing/ding, dessert bake-off with public tastings; farmers market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; kids’ activities. Call Ky Bartels, 406-253-8611.
3 Don Lawrence Orchestra benefit concert for Orphan’s Lifeline of Hope International, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Whitefish Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $10. Call Katy Miller at 257-0868.
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.