Daybook

Today

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 Veterans 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.

3 City of Kalispell Solid Waste Division will not be picking up 90-gallon containers today due to the Fourth of July holiday. Today’s route will be picked up on Tuesday. Have containers out by 7 a.m. Call 758-7720.

Tuesday

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 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.

3 Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m.

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Meadow Lake Resort, in the blood mobile.

3 Congressman Denny Rehberg holds a listening session, 1:30 p.m., Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave., Polson. Public invited.

3 USMC Happy Hour for all active and former Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 471-3295.

3 Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and Auxiliary meet at 6:30 p.m., VFW meeting room, Kalispell. Call 752-2357 or 730-2810.

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.

Thursday

3 Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Glacier Insurance Strategies, in the blood mobile.

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 free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

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., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

Friday

3 Rummage sale to benefit Special Friends Advocacy Program, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 313 Second Ave. W., Kalispell.

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. Lowe’s, in the blood mobile.

3 Glacier Park Brown Bag lecture, 1-2 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. High school climate change ambassadors from San Diego present their research data. Open to public.

3 Big Sky Hoe-down benefit for Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Indian Reservation, 6 p.m. to midnight, 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, today and July10. Registration, no-host cocktails, 6 p.m. today, 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.

A Look Ahead

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, 756-3211.

3 Glacier Symphony and Chorale Summer Centennial Pops concert, 5:30-10  p.m. July 10, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Cost $30 per car at gate.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1970 40-year reunion, July 10, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Music entertainment. Cost $35 per person/$65 per couple. Call Gloria, 249-6860.

3 Kalispell Moose Lodge No. 1922 luncheon buffet, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 11, 2158 U.S. 2 E. Families welcome; children half-price. Open to public. Proceeds to Moose charities and new Family Center. Call Bill, 858-2304, 257-6188; or Dale Heindel, 212-3798.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. July 12, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., July 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. July 13, Trinity Lutheran Church.

3 Kalispell Public Schools board meets 6 p.m. July 13, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

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

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 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. July 15, at The Wave, Whitefish.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 “Sailing into the Future” benefit event for Discovery Developmental Center, July 17, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. On-shore activities start at 11 a.m. Kids activities, lunch, live music, silent auction, beer and wine. Tickets $6; children 12 and under, free. Call 756-7295.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. July 19, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Heritage Days, July 23-25. July 23: Wildcat barbecue and auction, 5 p.m. Columbia Bar, NRA Rodeo, 7 p.m. Blue Moon Arena; July 24: Firemen’s breakfast, 7 a.m.; 3 on 3 basketball tourey, 8 a.m., First Avenue West, Bookie to the Bank, 8 a.m., Discovery Center; Music and vendors, 9 a.m., Discovery Center; parade 11 a.m., Nucleus Avenue; Wild horse drive, 1 p.m., Columbia Heights to Blue Moon; regatta, 4 p.m., Flathead River; barn dance, 7 p.m., Marantette Park; NRA rodeo, 7 p.m., Blue Moon Arena; July 25: Golf Tourney, 9 a.m., West Glacier Golf Course; community church service, 9:30 a.m., Marantette Park. Call 892-0178 or 892-1233.

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 Blu’s Burger Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 1, ShowThyme Restaurant, Bigfork. Music, silent and live auction. tickets at Jug Tree, ShowThyme, Bigfork; Trails West Realty, Lakeside; Stone Chair, Violence Free Crisis Line office, Kalispell; Coffee Traders, Whitefish. Call Donna Larson, 261-0234; or 752-4735.

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.