Daybook

Today

3 Israeli author and lecturer Avi Lipkin will speak at 8:30 and 10:40 a.m. today; and 6:30 p.m. Monday, at Columbia Falls Assembly of God Church, 738 Third Ave. W.

Monday

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days, July 19-25. July 19: Opening ceremonies and “Salute to Our Military,” noon, Marantette Park, barbecue $3. July 20: Free open swim, 6:30-10 p.m. Pinewood Pool; July 21: Car show, 5:30-9 p.m. Marantette Park, barbecue $3; July 22: Farmers market 5 p.m. Discovery Square, concert 7 p.m. Marantette Park; 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, 7:30 a.m., First Avenue West, Boogie to the Bank  5K and 10K, 8 a.m.; 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 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.

3 Somers School board Curriculum and Extracurricular Committee meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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, includes pizza, music and games. Call 758-7812.

Tuesday

3 History of Whitefish program series, 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; 862-4923.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

3 Youth in grades 6-12 invited to a Create-Your-Own-Lava workshop, 3-4 p.m. Whitefish Public Library. No registration required. Bring an empty 20-ounce plastic bottle. Call teen services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m.

3 Somers School District board meets 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library.

3 Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 pm., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell; 471-3734.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room.

Wednesday

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., Grace Room, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free; 755-4923.

3 Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside, community tap night 6-9 p.m.  Portion of pints benefits Flathead Valley Barbershop Chorus.

3 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency public meeting to discuss the second phase of Whitefish River cleanup; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. E.

3 Evergreen Fire and Rescue board meets 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. 2 E.

3 Dirty Hands Gardening Club meets 7 p.m. Whitefish Library. Kate O’Brien talks about permaculture. All welcome. Call Joanne Barnes, 862-3451.

Thursday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

3 PEO Reciprocity summer picnic, 11:30 a.m., Boettcher Park, Polson. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert provided. Call Toni Young, 883-1676.

3 Jwalan Muktika School for Illumination Research Center host a round-table discussion with Bill Kint and Carolyn Muldoon, 2-3 p.m., Borders Bookstore, Kalispell.

3 Youth in grades 6-12 invited to a free watercolor painting workshop, 3-5 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Learn basic techniques. Call teen services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5813.

3 Woodland Water Park water carnival, 7-9 p.m., Kalispell. Cost $3 for ages 1-15; $4 for 16 and up. Call 758-7812.

3 Living history program on Josephine Doody, the Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park, 8 p.m. today at Lake McDonald Lodge, 888-7931; July 27, Apgar Campground, 888-7939. Free; park entrance fee required.

Friday

3 Glacier Rally in the Rockies street dance, 6-10 p.m., Third Street East, between KM Building and Kalispell Police and Fire Departments. Live music by Ethan Thompson Band, Andre Floyd & Andre Floyd and Alex Athy. Cost $5 per person/$20 per family. Benefit for Flathead CARE. Call Kari Gabriel, 751-3971.

3 42nd annual Arts in the Park, Depot Park, today through July 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 today and July 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, Buffalo Hill Clubhouse; ladies’ luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, 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, 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 High School Class of ‘69 reunion (one year late), today through July 25, during Heritage Days. Call Sue Williams Parks, 443-618-8483; or Sue Buchel, 406-788-8923.

A Look Ahead

3 42nd annual Arts in the Park, Depot Park, today through July 25, Kalispell. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 24; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 25. Over 100 juried artists, concessions, entertainment. Daily admission $3; weekend pass, $5. Children 6 and under, free. Call 755-5268.

3 Glacier Rally in the Rockies classic car and motorcycle parade, 10 a.m., July 24, Main Street, Kalispell. Show and Shine, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., First Avenue West. Registration, 8 a.m., First Interstate Bank parking lot. Free admission. Concessions and vehicle registration benefit Flathead CARE. Call Kari Gabriel, 751-3971.

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. On-site registration at 8 a.m., First Interstate Bank parking lot. Fundraiser for Flathead CARE. Call Kari Gabriel, 751-3971.

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 Flathead County High School Class of 1960’s 50-year reunion barbecue, 4 p.m. July 24, Vista Linda, Somers. Call Marsha Lowell Jacobson, 752-7749; or Sharon Peebler Reynolds, 257-3902.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1990’s 20-year reunion continues, 6:30 p.m. July 24, Majestic Valley Arena. Call Jolene Shima, 752-2907.

3 Columbia Falls High School Class of ‘69 reunion (one year late), continues through July 25, during Heritage Days. Call Sue Williams Parks, 443-618-8483; or Sue Buchel, 406-788-8923.

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. Fundraiser for Rollins Volunteer Fire Department. 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 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents, “McCabe and Mrs. Miller,” 7 p.m., July 26, 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 26, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m. July 27, Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork. Guided nature walks, demonstrations boat trip on research vessel, Jessie B; meets staff and students. Call 982-3301.

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 Living history program on Josephine Doody, the Bootleg Lady of Glacier Park, 8 p.m., July 27, Apgar Campground, 888-7939. Free; park entrance fee required.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. July 28, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Allison Door talks about scrapbooking. Speaker is Meryl Bishop. 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., 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 WealthMasters class by Joe Coco, in conjunction with Whitefish Christian Academy, 7-9 p.m., July 30, Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. E. Free. Parents encouraged to bring their teens. Call Linda Coco, 862-9400.

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 Mountain Brook pie social and barbecue, 5-7:30 p.m. July 31, Mountain Brook Library, 2353 Foothill Road, 12 miles east of Kalispell. Live music by The Swan Jammers and live music. Call 755-1934. Proceeds benefit Homestead Foundation.

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 Ames Construction and Montana Department of Transportation representative discuss Kalispell Bypass progress and schedule between Airport Road and U.S. 2 West, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Earl Bennett Building, 1034 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited. Call Bernadette Britt, 257-2362.

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 406-754-3137.

3 “Buzz Your Fuzz” fundraiser for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in memory of Michael John Eve, 3-8 p.m. Aug. 14, Sherwood Bar and Grille, 6475 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Call  406-727-1798, or 702-539-7953.

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.