Daybook

Today

3 Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Facilities Committee meets 7 a.m., administration building.

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 Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant employees and retirees potluck picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Call Gail, 752-0786.

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 Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., 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., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 The film, “Dirt,” about genetically modified foods will be shown, 7 p.m., Whitefish Library. Discussion to follow. Public welcome.

Friday

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

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead summer show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Courthouse west lawn. Local and regional artisans sell their work.

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 Beth Baker, candidate for Montana Supreme Court and Helena lawyer, has a meet and greet, 3-5 p.m., Marge Fisher’s office, Signature Plaza, U.S. 93 North, Whitefish. Public invited. Call 862-1233.

3 Whitefish Moose Lodge spaghetti dinner fundraiser, 4-6 p.m., 230 First St. W. All you can eat spaghetti, breadsticks, salad, $5. Public welcome.

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 July 10. 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.

Saturday

3 Summer Harvest Fest folk art and fiber roundup, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center. Animal shows, demonstrations, classes. Free admission to public.

3 Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors outing today, Sunday, Libby Creek; 892-3722 or 261-1957.

3 Canyon View Grade School multi-school reunion, 1 p.m., 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., Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Cost $30 per car at gate.

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

Sunday

3 Northwest Montana Gold Prospectors outing continues today, Libby Creek. Call 892-3722 or 261-1957.

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

3 Non-denominational “Sing Out” 3:15 p.m., Apgar Amphitheater, Glacier Park, with short sermon by Rev. Darrell Newby. Everyone welcome.

Monday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting 8 a.m. in the library.

3 Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.

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. administration building.

3 Rails to Trails meets 5:15 p.m. Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, on Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group picnic 6-8 p.m., Whitefish City Beach, gazebo no. 2. Those whose names begin with A-H, bring dessert; H-P, condiments; Q-Z, salad. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. To carpool, meet at The Summit lower parking lot at 5:15 p.m. Call Sue or Bob at 756-4725.

3 Columbia Falls School board Negotiations Committee meets at 6:30 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 Prostate cancer support group for men, 6:45-8 p.m. July 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Facilitated by licensed counselor Dave Lange. Topic is “Hopes, Dreams, Fears.” Call Clell, 756-5830.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents the 1954 thriller, “Dangerous Mission,” 7 p.m., 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., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen; 752-4220.

Tuesday

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

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

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

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

3 Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

Wednesday

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 a.m., in the library.

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., The Summit, Kalispell. David Howell, PATH project manager for mentally ill and homeless adults is guest speaker. Public welcome.

3 Pirate gaming event for youth, grades 6 to 12, 3-5 p.m., Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Refreshments. Call Teen Services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

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 Crist Family presents a Southern gospel concert, 7 p.m., The Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Free admission; offering will be taken.

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

A Look Ahead

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

3 Flathead Lakers annual meeting July 15, Flathead Lake Biological Station, Yellow Bay. Social time 5:15 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Gov. Brian Schweitzer and British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell will be presents the annual Stewardship Award. Public welcome. Call 883-1346.

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 Big Sky Astronomy Club offers a Star Gazers 101 Workshop for beginners, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 17,  Lone Pine Visitor Center. Cost $5 per person, Children 12 and under free. Call 755-2706.

3 Flathead Industries 20th annual Climb Big Mountain event, July 17. Proceeds benefit Flathead Industries. Call 755-7656, ext. 7.

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 i Skate Libby hosts a Family Skate Day, 2 p.m. July 17, Fireman’s Park, Libby. Learn about new Libby Skate Park project. Open skate. Hot dogs, chips and pop for sale. Auction. Call 406-285-1SK8 (1758.)

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 tourney, 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 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet dinner, 6:30 p.m., July 27, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Glacier Park Centennial coordinator Kass Hardy presents pictures of the park. Meryl Bishop is guest speaker. Cost is $8.50 singles; $16 couples. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., July 28, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Veronica Honthaas gives a presentation on gathering, growing and using local herbs. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

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 Foy’s to Herron Paddlethon triathlon race Aug. 2, Foy’s Lake. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; race starts 9 a.m. Call Steve, 261-9250.

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 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 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 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.