Daybook
Today
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.
3 Kalispell Public Schools district board closed executive session, 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
3 West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market 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 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:30-1:30 p.m., Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Special guests talk show host and journalist Maury Povich and Kellyn Brown of the Beacon. Cost $15. RSVP to 862-3501.
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 Flathead County Democratic Women’s Club summer picnic, 4-8 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Bring a dish to share; no alcohol. Families and guests welcome. Call Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.
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 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ 5-7 p.m. at Glacier Bank, 319 E. Second St. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
3 Evergreen School District board and Evergreen Education Association meets at 5 p.m., administration building boardroom.
3 Tamarack Brewing Company community tap night, 6-9 p.m., Lakeside. Portion of pints sold benefits Foys to Blacktail Trails.
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.
Thursday
3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., at The Wave, Whitefish.
3 Flathead Lakers annual meeting, 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., south lawn of Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Public welcome.
3 City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
Friday
3 Lower Mission Valley PEO Chapter annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., west side of Community Bank in Ronan. Proceeds go to scholarships.
3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
3 Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Laura Reynolds will talk about benefits of vitamins for those with an auto-immune disease. Call Virginia Hanson, 837-4673; or Tedi Schilling, 849-5537.
3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Marcia Sheffels, Flathead County Superintendent of Schools. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.
3 Bigfork Relay for Life 6 p.m., Bigfork High School football field.
Saturday
3 21st annual Lakeside Community Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School, Adams Street. Arts and crafts booths, food, music, 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., 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. 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., Bigfork Farmers Market, Bigfork High School parking lot.
3 West Shore Community Library summer book sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lakeside. Classics, children’s DVDs, CDs, nonfiction, hardcovers. Name your price. Proceeds benefit West Shore Community Library.
3 “Sailing into the Future” benefit event for Discovery Developmental Center, 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. 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., 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.)
Thought
“Where we come from in America no longer signifies. It’s where we go, and what we do when we get there, that tells us who we are.” n Joyce Carol Oates, American author.
3 13th annual Somers Cajun Street Dance. Live music with Donna Angelle and her Zydeco Posse, and Mudslide Charlie. Dancing, food, beverages. Gates open 6 p.m., show starts 7 p.m. Tickets $20; kids under 12, free. No dogs allowed. Call 857-3351. Benefit for Somers Volunteer Fire Department.
Monday
3 AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m., 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., 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., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Call 751-4500 to reserve seat.
3 Woodland Water Park teen pizza party, 7-9 p.m., Kalispell. Cost $2 per person, included pizza, music and games. Call 758-7812.
A Look Ahead
3 Free blood pressure screenings: 10:30-11 a.m. North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls, Call 892-4087; 11:30 a.m. to noon, Golden Agers, 121 Second St., Whitefish, 862-4923; or Frontier Hospice, 755-4923.
3 Frontier Hospice women’s grief support group meets, 1:30-3 p.m., July 21, Grace Room, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.
3 Evergreen Fire and Rescue board meets 7 p.m. July 21, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E.
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 Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m. July 22, at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
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 Woodland Water Park water carnival, 7-9 p.m. July 22, Kalispell. Cost $3 for ages 1-15; $4 for 16 and up. Call 758-7812.
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 Boomers Singles Group dinner, July 23, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
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 North Valley Senior Center serves sandwiches, salads, pies and desserts, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 24, with a program by North Valley Line Dancers at 11 a.m. July 24, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call 892-4087.
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 Big Arm 100-year anniversary bash, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24, Historic School, U.S. 93 at mile marker 73. Vintage car show, live music, programs. Barbecue, $10 adults, $5 children 3-12; free for under age 3. Call 849-6628.
3 Bear Foundation offers a free Bear Basics program for all ages, 2-3:30 p.m. July 24, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Learn about identification, safety, conservation. Hands-on demonstrations. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706.
3 The 33rd annual Rollins turkey and buffalo pit barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25, Rollins School, Methodist Camp Road. Advance tickets, $12 adults, $6 children under 12; or $14 adults, $7 at door. Call Ron Tjaden, 844-2386.
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 Flathead Valley Multi-Faith Coalition hosts a summer animal blessing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 31, Woodland Park, Eastside Pavilion. Live music. Bring a picnic lunch or concessions available. Call 863-2333.
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.
Annual Concordia College Cobber corn feed, 6 p.m. Aug. 1, home of Ken and Rhonda Kalvig, 41 Kintla Way, Kalispell. Reservations required by July 29; call the Kalvigs at 755-1352.
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 Haskill Basin Watershed Council meets 6 p.m. Aug. 4, Whitefish Public Library. Open to public. Call Patti, 752-4220.
3 Third annual Bear Fair, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 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 4406-754-3137.
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.