Daybook
Today
3 Life Line screening for stroke and osteoporosis, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Appointments begin 9 a.m. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.
3 “Wings of Freedom” tour of World War II aircraft, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Semitool hangar, gate 7, Glacier International Airport. Walk-through tours, $12 adults, $6 for children 12 and younger. Flights available. Call 800-568-8924 for reservations.
3 Fundraising events today in Whitefish for Garden of 1,000 Buddhas: Donation-based yoga classes, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Shanti Yoga Studio, 235 Central Ave.. 250-1363 ; 6 p.m. Green Tea House, 415 Second St. E., with silent and live auctions, live music and presentation. $10 donation suggested, 862-5050.
3 Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephen is keynote speaker at a luncheon recognizing Canadian independence, noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Program and luncheon, $25. RSVP to Dee Duran of Montana Chamber, 888-442-MONT (6668), ext. 100.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.
3 Retirement party for North Valley Hospital Foundation executive director Carol Blake, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Valley Cafe, North Valley Hospital. Refreshments. Public invited.
3 Book signing for former Apgar resident and author of “Going to the Sun,” James Webster Sherwood and re-opening of gift shop, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Museum admission free. Wine tasting in pavilion, $25 for members; $28 for nonmembers. Call 755-5268.
3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.
3 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede, today through July 4, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Call Darlene Chase, 208-798-0763.
3 John Fraley presents audio-visual program on George Snyder and Lake McDonald Valley history, 8 p.m. Fish Creek Campground Amphitheater, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited.
Friday
3 30th Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Parkside Credit Union Park. Arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, food. Free admission.
3 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede, continues through July 4, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Call Darlene Chase, 208-798-0763.
3 Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and July 3, QRU Building, U.S. 2 East, near Essex turn-off. Call 888-5607.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Shrine Circus offers two shows today at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Advanced tickets available at all Smith’s, Super One and Rosauers; Mike’s Conoco and Markus Foods in Whitefish; and day of fairgrounds office. Tickets also available at gate.
3 North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sondreson Community Hall. Topics include bylaws and permit to operate a tavern. Call 888-5084.
3 Commander Cody and Lost Planet Airmen in concert, Grouse Mountain Lodge Pavilion, Whitefish. Doors open at 6 p.m.; concert 7 p.m. Tickets $22 advance, $25 at door. Fundraiser for Whitefish Chamber Fireworks Fund. Call 862-3501.
3 Mission Pawsible unveils animal art sculptures, 6 p.m. O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Public reception with artists, light hors d’oeuvres. Cost $5 at the door. Call 862-5371.
Saturday
3 30th Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Parkside Credit Union Park. Arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, food. Free admission.
3 Montana Quarter Horse Youth Association show continues through July 4, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Call Darlene Chase, 208-798-0763.
3 Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., QRU Building, U.S. 2 East, near Essex turn-off. Call 888-5607.
3 Annual Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m. today, July 3, Main Street, Kalispell. Ceremony honoring survivors of Company F and Medical Detachment from the 163rd Infantry follows at Veteran Memorial, Depot Park. Conrad Mansion ice cream social also follows parade. Call Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 758-2800.
3 Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Super 1 Foods, 55 First Ave. EN, Kalispell.
3 Canadian author Keith G. Powell signs copies of his new historical novel, “Living in the shadow of Fisher Peak,” 1:30-3:30 p.m., Borders Books, Kalispell.
3 Rob Quist and Great Northern and Kenny James Miller bands perform for a Freedom Fest street dance 7 p.m., between Second and Third streets, Whitefish.
Sunday
3 Troy’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. All church service 9 a.m.; parade 11 a.m.; car show, noon to 3 p.m.; games, live music; fireworks 11 p.m. Call Steve Bowen, 406-295-4858; or Heather McDougall, 406-293-2778.
3 30th Whitefish Arts Festival,10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Parkside Credit Union Park. Arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, food. Free admission.
3 Bigfork Fourth of July parade, noon, followed by children’s carnival; Ducks for Buck race the Wild Mile, 4 p.m.; 837-5888.
3 Polson Fourth of July parade, noon, from Polson-Flathead Historical Museum to Main Street; followed by ice cream social, 1-3 p.m. at museum. Fireworks display at dusk, south side of bridge.
3 Polebridge parade at noon. Fireworks in the evening (personal fireworks prohibited) All welcome to join.
3 Whitefish Fourth of July celebration at City Beach includes kids activities at 1 p.m.; fireworks at 10:30 p.m. Free shuttle from O’Shaughnessy Center to City Beach, 5:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Call 862-3501.
3 Lakeside fireworks launch at dusk, about 11 p.m.
Monday
3 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.
3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:45-6:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets the first and third Monday of every month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
Tuesday
3 Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Facilities Committee meets 7 a.m., administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
3 Congressman Denny Rehberg holds a listening session, 10 a.m., FVCC Arts And Technology Building, room 139, Kalispell. Public invited.
3 Flathead County Transportation Committee annual meeting to discuss school bus routes, 1 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 758-5720.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Rotary Club of Columbia Falls sponsors two circus performances, at 5 and 7:30 p.m., behind Super One, Columbia Falls. Advance tickets $6 for kids under 12, $9 for others, available at Glacier and Freedom banks in Columbia Falls and all Parkside Credit Unions.
Wednesday
3 Congressman Denny Rehberg holds a listening session, 1:30 p.m., Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave., Polson. Public invited.
3 Artists call and wine and cheese reception for community members interested in upcoming music and fine arts festival, 7-8 p.m. Boiler Room, 525 Eighth St. E., Kalispell. Call Treg Miller, 406-270-2273.
3 Community sunset yoga classes 8-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays beginning today, to Aug. 25, rooftop of The Boiler Room, 525 Eighth St. E., Kalispell. All levels. Donations accepted for Violence Free Crisis Line. To sign up call Karina Ek, 212-1958.
3 John Fraley presents audio-visual program Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park and history of Middle Fork Valley, 8 p.m., McDonald Lake lodge auditorium, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited.
A Look Ahead
3 Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 8, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission for seniors all day. Free guided tours for seniors 10:30 a.m. Refreshments.
3 Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., July 8, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
3 Ames Construction and Montana Department of Transportation discuss bypass progress between Airport Road and U.S. 2 West and answer public’s questions, 7 p.m. July 8, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
3 Big Sky Hoe-down benefit for Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Indian Reservation, 6 p.m. to midnight, July 9, McCrumbs Barn, Finley Point, Polson. Barn dance, pie auction, barbecue. Tickets $50 per person. Call 406-676-5437.
3 Flathead High School Class of 1970 40-year reunion, July 9-10. Registration, no-host cocktails, 6 p.m. July 9, Buffalo Hill Golf Club. Registration 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. July 10, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Music entertainment. Cost $35 per person/$65 per couple. Call Gloria, 249-6860.
3 Canyon View Grade School multi-school reunion, 1 p.m. July 10, Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93, Whitefish. Potluck at 4 p.m. Bring a hot or cold dish, silverware, beverage and lawn chair. Call Clarice Maas Gates, 752-1199 or Dale Darsow, 752-3211.
3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents the 1954 thriller, “Dangerous Mission,” 7 p.m., July 12, 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.
3 Kalispell Public Schools board meets 6 p.m. July 13, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., July 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
3 Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets 1-2:30 p.m. July 14, The Summit, Kalispell. David Howell, PATH project manager for mentally ill and homeless adults is guest speaker. Public welcome.
3 Readers theater presentation of the life of Charles E. Conrad, 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 15, south lawn of Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Public welcome.
3 City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. July 15, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
3 Lower Mission Valley PEO Chapter annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16, west side of Community Bank in Ronan. Proceeds go to scholarships.
3 Bigfork Relay for Life July 16, Bigfork High School football field.
3 21st annual Lakeside Community Fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 17, Lakeside Elementary School. Events include pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, arts and crafts booths, silent auction, raffle and more. Call Joyce Greve, 857-3688.
3 St. Peter Lutheran Church of Whitefish will sell berry pies for Habitat for Humanity, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17, Bigfork Farmers Market, Bigfork High School parking lot.
3 Toys for Tots Toy run, 1 p.m. July 17. Valley tour poker run; 50/50 drawing; door prizes. Pre-register until July 1 at all motorcycle dealerships or on www.glacierhog.com-Toys for Tots link. On-site registration 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Harley-Davidson, 2480 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Call Madeline Steeley, 257-7151; or Harley Davidson, 752-6843.
3 AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. July 19, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
3 AARP Driver Safety 90-minute program titled, “We Need To Talk- Family Conversations with Older Drivers, 7 p.m., July 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Call 751-4500 to reserve seat.
3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 22, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
3 PEO Reciprocity summer picnic, 11:30 a.m. July 22, Boettcher Park, Polson. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert provided. Call Toni Young, 883-1676.
3 42nd annual Arts in the Park, Depot Park, July 23-25, Kalispell. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Over 100 juried artists, concessions, entertainment. Daily admission $3; weekend pass, $5. Children 6 and under, free. Call 755-5268.
3 Flathead High School Class of 1990’s 20-year reunion July 23-24; 6-10 p.m., Bulldog, July 23; 6:30 p.m. July 24, Majestic Valley Arena. Call Jolene Shima, 752-2907.
3 Flathead County High School Class of 1960’s 50-year reunion mixer, 6 p.m. to midnight July 23, Buffalo Hill Clubhouse; ladies’ luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 23, Scotty’s; barbecue, 4 p.m. July 24, Vista Linda, Somers. Call Marsha Lowell Jacobson, 752-7749; or Sharon Peebler Reynolds, 257-3902.
3 Columbia Falls High School Class of ‘69 reunion (one year late), July 23-25, during Heritage Days. Call Sue Williams Parks, 443-618-8483; or Sue Buchel, 406-788-8923.
3 Glacier Rally in the Rockies car show, July 24, downtown Kalispell. Parade, 10 a.m. Main Street; Show and shine, until 2 p.m. First Avenue West. Free admission. Fundraiser for Flathead CARE.
3 Sandwiches, salads, pies, desserts available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Line dancers perform at 11 a.m.; keyboardist at 12:30 p.m.
3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 26, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
3 Community Kitchen in Evergreen hosts a free barbecue celebration, 6-7 p.m., July 29, Calvary Lutheran Church, 220 U.S. 2 E. Food, music. Call Kim Snell, 752-1472.
3 St. Peter Lutheran Church of Whitefish will sell berry pies for Habitat for Humanity, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31, Bigfork Farmers Market, Bigfork High School parking lot.
3 Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 31. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.
3 Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
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 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 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.