Daybook

Today

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three Rivers Ranger Station, Troy.

3 Puppeteer Glenda Bonin presents a water safety program for children, “Squirrely Shirley Makes Waves!” 1 p.m. Whitefish Library. Call 758-5822.

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

3 Community Kitchen in Evergreen hosts a free barbecue celebration, 6-7 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 220 U.S. 2 E. Food, music. Call Kim Snell, 752-1472.

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 Angela Daenzer, wildlife biologist and writer/editor for area ranger districts and Flathead Forest, gives a lecture on bears, 6-7 p.m., Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.

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

Friday

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

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

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Ed Toavs of Montana Department of Transportation will talk about the bypass. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

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

3 Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets to discuss tennis court project at Ben Williams Park, 6 p.m. Tamaracks Alehouse, U.S. 93 Lakeside.

3 WealthMasters class by Joe Coco, in conjunction with Whitefish Christian Academy, 7-9 p.m., Whitefish Church of the Nazarene, 1125 Seventh St. E. Free. Parents encouraged to bring their teens. Call Linda Coco, 862-9400.

3 Whitefish High School Class of 1980 reunion kick off, 7 p.m. Great Northern Bar. Everyone welcome.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1957 no-host cocktail party, 7 p.m., Scotties.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1959 no-host cocktail party, 7 p.m., Fatt Boys.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1953-1954-1956 no-host cocktail party, 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Elks Club.

Saturday

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

3 Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.

3 Flathead High School Class of 1958 no-host brunch, 10 a.m., Buffalo Hills Golf Club.

3 Flathead Valley Multi-Faith Coalition hosts a summer animal blessing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Woodland Park, Eastside Pavilion. Live music. Bring a picnic lunch or concessions available. Call 863-2333.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m., Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell; 752-PAWS.

3 Photographer and author Bret Bouda signs his books on Glacier Park, 2-5 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village. Open to public.

3 Mountain Brook pie social and barbecue, 5-7:30 p.m., 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 Flathead High School Nifty Fifties reunion, 5 p.m., Red Lion Ballroom.

3 Dave Hadden of Headwaters Montana speaks about the completion of Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, 7:30 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited.

3 North Fork Preservation Association meets 7:30 p.m., Sondreson Community Hall, Whale Creek. Charles Jonkel, world-renowned bear expert, will speak on topics, “Bears I Have Known” and “Old-time North Forkers.” Program preceded by potluck, 5 p.m., and election of officer, 6 p.m. All invited. Call 888-5084.

Sunday

3 Foy’s to Herron Paddlethon triathlon race Aug. 1, Foy’s Lake. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; race starts 9 a.m. Call Steve, 261-9250.

3 Local authors Beth Hodder and Patti Hirst sign their books 2-5 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Public welcome.

3 Blu’s Burger Benefit for Violence Free Crisis Line, 3-6 p.m., 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 Bethlehem Lutheran Church celebration concert in honor of longtime member Emmett Myhres’ 100th birthday, 3 p.m., 603 Main St., Kalispell. Reception follows. Public invited.

3 Eighth annual Rockin’ for Ravenwood music festival, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 1, Rocky Mountain Roadhouse, junction of Montana 83 and 209. Live music by Too Slim and the Taildraggers, Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana, and House of Quist. Local food, brews. Magic Forest play area for kids. Adults $20, Kids 12-18 and seniors 65 and up, $15. Kids under 12, free. Call 406-890-4326.

3 Annual Concordia College Cobber corn feed, 6 p.m., home of Ken and Rhonda Kalvig, 41 Kintla Way, Kalispell. Reservations required by July 29; call the Kalvigs at 755-1352.

Monday

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

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.

Tuesday

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 Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

Wednesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 4, Stillwater Free Lutheran Church.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 5, City of Kalispell Council Chambers, First Avenue East.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m. Aug. 5, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 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.

3 Ray of Hope Redeeming Hope benefit, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Central Bible Church, Kalispell. Desserts, fashion show, skit, games, prizes, music, silent auction. Tickets $15 at Ray of Hope, 46 Fifth Ave. W., Norm’s News,  Snappy’s, and all Montana Coffee Traders.

3 Jay S. Mallonee, independent wolf biologist, gives a free presentation titled, “What’s a Wolf?” 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Whitefish Public Library. Video on behavior and ecology included.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, Aug. 6, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Sandpiper Outdoor Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7, Polson Courthouse lawn. Fine art, jewelry, handmade furniture, stained glass, pottery and more. Proceeds go to nonprofit Sandpiper Fine Arts Corp.

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 Congressman Denny Rehberg has a listening session, 1 p.m. Aug. 7, Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St. Public welcome.

3 “Taste of Kalispell” 6-11 p.m. Aug. 7, on the lawn, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Live music by Kenny James Miller Band. Food and beverages from area restaurants. Tickets $25 includes one drink ticket. Fundraiser for museum. Call Gretchen Apgar, 871-4556.

3 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. 

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 9, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., Aug. 9, district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

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

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 9, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 10, KRMC.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 10, school library.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Aug. 10, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 Hike the Foys to Blacktail Trails’ new Family Trail, Aug. 10, Herron Park. Meet at Herron parking lot at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11, U.S. Forest Service, Wolfpack Way.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, Super Walmart, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.

3 Museum at Central School History Book Club discusses “How It Looks Going Back; Growing Up in the Montana Woods,” by Doris Knowles Pullis, 6:30 p.m., Aug. 12, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.

3 Red Cross blood drives Aug. 13: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three  Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road, in the blood mobile.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 14, Fresh Life Church.

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

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 24, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 26, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

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 Flathead Land Trust 25th anniversary party, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Catered dinner buffet, presentations, concert featuring BrassWerks. Tickets $35 per person; $250 for table of eight; www.flatheadlandtrust.org.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

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.