Daybook

Today

* 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.

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

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

* 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.

* 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.

* American Legion general membership meeting, 4 p.m.; followed by annual picnic, 5 p.m. Hamburgers and hot dogs furnished.

* Columbia Falls Heritage Days, through Sunday. Today: Farmers market 5 p.m. Discovery Square, concert 7 p.m. Marantette Park. Call 892-0178 or 892-1233.

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

* Eric Grimsrud, emeritus professor of chemistry, Montana State University, gives a free talk titled, “The Scientific Basis of Climate Change,” 7-9 p.m. FVCC, room 139. Question and answer session follows. Public welcome.

* 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.

* Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell

Friday

* 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.

* Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Morrie Shechtman presents a program titled, “Preparing for the Coming Economic and Cultural Tsunami.” Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

* Columbia Falls Heritage Days, through Sunday. Today: Wildcat barbecue and auction, 5 p.m. Columbia Bar. Cosley Collection unveiling  6:30 p.m. Discovery Center; NRA Rodeo, 7 p.m. Blue Moon Arena. Rendezvous camp, 7:30 p.m., Whitefish Credit Union Park. Call 892-0178 or 892-1233.

* 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.

* Flathead High School Class of 1990’s 20-year reunion today, 6-10 p.m., Bulldog; 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Majestic Valley Arena. Call Jolene Shima, 752-2907.

* 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. Saturday, Vista Linda, Somers. Call Marsha Lowell Jacobson, 752-7749; or Sharon Peebler Reynolds, 257-3902.

* 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.

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

Saturday

* Columbia Falls Heritage Days continues today and Sunday. Today: 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.

* 42nd annual Arts in the Park, Depot Park continues today and Sunday, Kalispell. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 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.

* Kids Triathlon, 9 a.m. to noon, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Open to ages 4-11. Cost $13 prior to race day; $15 race days. Call 751-4133.

* Glacier Rally in the Rockies classic car and motorcycle parade, 10 a.m., 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.

* North Valley Senior Center serves sandwiches, salads, pies and desserts, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a program by North Valley Line Dancers at 11 a.m. July 24, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call 892-4087.

* Big Arm 100-year anniversary bash, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic School, U.S. 93 at mile marker 73. Vintage car show, live music, programs, games. Barbecue, $10 adults, $5 children 3-12; free for under age 3. Call 849-6628.

* Stumptown BBQ Smoke Off competition today and Sunday, Whitefish Depot Park. Live music both days, beginning at 11 a.m. today and noon Sunday. Hog calling, beer garden, food vendors, raffles, kids activities. Free. Public invited.

* Rescued cat, kitten and puppy adoption day, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, East Idaho by the underpass, Kalispell. All animals spayed, neutered, vaccinated and healthy. Call Darcy, 752-4460.

* Bear Foundation offers a free Bear Basics program for all ages, 2-3:30 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Learn about identification, safety, conservation. Hands-on demonstrations. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706.

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

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

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

Sunday

* Columbia Falls Heritage Days continues today. Golf Tourney, 9 a.m., West Glacier Golf Course; community church service, 9:30 a.m., Marantette Park. Call 892-0178 or 892-1233.

* Kalispell Moose Lodge serves a Mexican breakfast, 9 a.m. to noon, 2158 U.S. 2 E. Open to public. Children welcome. Proceeds to Moose charities and Family Center fund. Call Bill, 858-2304; or Dale, 212-3798.

* The 33rd annual Rollins turkey and buffalo pit barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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.

* Stumptown BBQ Smoke Off competition today, Whitefish Depot Park. Live music beginning at noon. Miss Piggy contest at 3 p.m., beer garden, food vendors, raffles, kids activities. Awards presentation 5:30 p.m. Free. Public invited.

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

Monday

* AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

* Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents, “McCabe and Mrs. Miller,” 7 p.m., 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

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

Tuesday

Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m., 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.

* Flathead County Solid Waste District board work session 4 p.m., follow by regular meeting at 5 p.m., landfill office.

* Meadow Gold ice cream social, 6-8 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Free. Everyone welcome. Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 758-7717.

* Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet dinner, 6:30 p.m., 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.

* Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

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

Wednesday

* Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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.

* Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside, community tap night 6-9 p.m. A portion of all pints benefits Flathead Valley Barbershop Chorus.

* Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., 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.

* Free Falun Dafa Qigong class, 7 p.m., community room of Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. A self-cultivation meditation with gentle, easy exercises. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

A Look Ahead

* Kalispell Senior Citizens potluck supper, 5:30 p.m. July 29, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

* 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.

* Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, 6:30 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 5, 6442 U.S. 93, Whitefish, (old Denny’s building). Open to public. Call 862-9400.

* Veronica’s Closet garage sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 30-31, 3590 U.S. 93 South (next to United Tool). Girls’ clothes, toys, books, household items. Benefit for Spinal Muscular Atrophy research and support.

* Lake County Commissioners meet to discuss plans for 25-foot public access to Swan Lake, 2 p.m. July 30, Swan Lake Clubhouse,

* 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.

* 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.

* Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 31. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Bethlehem Lutheran Church celebration concert in honor of longtime member Emmett Myhres’ 100th birthday, 3 p.m. Aug. 1, 603 Main St., Kalispell. Reception follows. Public invited.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Public meeting to pursue plans  for a YMCA facility in Kalispell, 5 p.m. Aug. 3, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Brandon Rannebarger, 270-7367.

* Haskill Basin Watershed Council meets 6 p.m. Aug. 4, Whitefish Public Library. Open to public. Call Patti, 752-4220.

* Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 6442 U.S. 93, Whitefish, (old Denny’s building). Open to public. Call 862-9400.

* 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.

* 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.

* Benefit auction for 3-year-old John Hartle who has been diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma, Aug. 8, Scotty’s Shooting Ranch, 225 N. Somers Stage Road. Live music by Stoner Creek Band and silent auction begin at 2 p.m. Dinner and live auction, 4 p.m. Raffles. 

* City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. Aug. 9, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

* “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.

* 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.

* Evergreen School District board meets at noon, Aug. 16, administration building boardroom.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.

* Stumptown Art Studio’s third annual Oktoberfish, 6 p.m. Sept.  25, Whitefish.

* 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.

* 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.

* 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.