Daybook

Today

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, Turner Mountain Ski Area, Kootenai National Forest. Gates open at 3 p.m.; music starts at 4 p.m. Tickets adults $20; students, $10; kids 13 and under, free. 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. Call 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 Stumptown Historical Society fourth annual community picnic, 4-6 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. Free hot dogs and beans. Music by Glacier  Symphony and Chorale Brass Band and North Valley Music School. Kiddie corner fun area with instrument petting zoo. Bring a lawn chair, Call 250-3148.

3 Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:45-6:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets the first and third Monday of every month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.

3 Somers School board budget work session, 6 p.m.; followed by a Buildings, Facilities and Grounds Committee meeting, Somers Middle School.

3 Flathead County Emergency Services Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m. Flathead Emergency Communications Center.

3 First Best Place Montana hosts a discussion and meeting for a Columbia Falls community garden, 6:30 p.m. Discovery Square. Call Naomi Morrison, 871-6607; or Connie Behe, 503-235-0070.

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., Stillwater Free Lutheran Church.

3 USMC Happy Hour for all active and former Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 471-3295.

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

Thursday

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

3 Kalispell Public

Schools Curriculum Committee meets 4 p.m., district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 Free classes to study U.S. Constitution, 6:30 p.m., 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., 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., 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., Earl Bennett Building, 1034 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public invited. Call Bernadette Britt, 257-2362.

Friday

3 Bigfork Relay for Life yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and Aug. 7-8, 11974 Montana 83, Bigfork. Call Debbie, 837-6280.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Bigfork Relay for Life yard sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 7-8, 11974 Montana 83, Bigfork. Call Debbie, 837-6280.

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 Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell, hosts a “Paint Out” for several Helena artists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public welcome to observe and talk to the artists.

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 North Fork Preservation Association meets 7-8 p.m., Aug. 7, Sondreson Community Hall. Call 888-5084.

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 Rails to Trails organization bike ride to Somers, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9. Meet at Fun Beverage parking lot, mile post 108 on U.S. 93.

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 Summit Independent Living Center sponsors a fishing and social event to demonstrate adaptive equipment for people with disabilities, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 10, Snappy Sport Senter, Kalispell. Call 257-0048.

 3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Aug. 10, Glacier Park International Airport board room. Lease and Finance Committee meets at 2:30 p.m.

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

3 Open house for high school juniors and seniors and parents for Running Start program, 6 p.m. Aug. 10, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Call Beth Kelly, 756-3847.

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 Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets from 1-2:30 p.m. Aug. 11, at The Summit in Kalispell. Speakers are Tim Moore and Pete Aspinal from Helena, co-chairs for NAMI-Walks. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.

3 Free teen watercolor painting workshop, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 11, Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Supplies provided. Call 892-5919.

3 Parkinson’s disease support group meets 5-6:30 p.m., Aug. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Open to those diagnosed, family, friends and professionals. Call Inga, 756-5514; or Lois, 871-3767.

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 Huckleberry Days Festival Aug. 13-15, Depot Park, Whitefish. Hours 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live entertainment, dessert bake off.

3 Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, Swan Lake Day Park, mile marker 72, Montana 83. Baking contest, raffle, silent auction, arts and crafts vendors. Live music by Ashley Creek Ramblers, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department and Swan Mission Search and Rescue.

3 Plaza West Dental’s seventh annual free chuckwagon breakfast, hosted by Dr. Tom Pittaway and staff, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 14, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, beverages. Live music. Everyone invited.

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 Flathead County Emergency Services administrative board meets 2 p.m. Aug. 16, Whitefish Emergency Services Center.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Lakeside Baptist Church.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 18, Hot Springs Elementary School.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 19, Libby VFW.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Flathead Electric Co-op.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 30, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 31, Eureka Baptist Church.

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.