Daybook
Today
• Flathead Electric crews will be doing clearing to rebuild a transmission line starting Monday on both sides of Kootenai River in Libby near Old Clearing Road walking trail. Use caution or avoid area for next two weeks.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., West Shore Library, U.S. 93, Lakeside. Public welcome. Call Debbie Spaulding, 844-2479.
• Bridge Academy graduation, 7 p.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell.
• 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.
• Flathead Conservation District budget meeting, noon, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell.
• Whitefish Community Orchestra performs “Music! The Magic Beyond All We Do Here,” 7:30 p.m., Springs of Whitefish, 1001 River Lakes Pkwy. Free. Public invited. Call North Valley Music School, 862-8074.
• Community night fundraiser, 5-9:30 p.m., Wasabi Sushi Bar, Whitefish. Portion of proceed donated to FarmHands project. For reservations, call 863-9283.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., KRMC.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority board meets 4 p.m., Glacier International Airport administration office. Lease Committee meets at 1 p.m.; Finance Committee meets at 3 p.m.
• Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m. in the library.
• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m. 600 E. Second St.
Wednesday
• Flathead Valley Project Homeless Connect event, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Samaritan House administration building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Over 40 service providers on hand to held connect the needy to available resources.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department.
• Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Lunch is $10. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.
• Local Council on Mental Health meets 1-2:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Speaker is Paul Meyer, executive director of Western Montana Mental Health Center. Open to public. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.
• Montana Sportsmen United sponsor a presentation by the Western Predator Control Association on wolf diseases, 6-8:30 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium.
• Reception for retiring Polson teachers, 6:30-9 p.m., Polson City Library, 2 First Ave. E., Polson. Public invited. Refreshments.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Forest Service offices.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Nan Russell presents “It Doesn’t Come with a Title — Uncommon Practice Leadership.” Program free. Optional lunch $10 members, first-time guests; $15 after; stownsend@glacierbancorp.com
• Glacier Centennial Film Festival presents “Red Skies of Montana,” 7 p.m., Columbia Falls High School. Tickets available at any Montana Coffee Traders and at door.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish (behind Montana Coffee Traders on U.S. 93 South). Patrick Marsolek presents, “Luminous Wisdom and Personal Transformation.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.
Friday
• Multi-family yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to noon June 12, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. All proceeds benefit church preschool scholarships.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., today through June 13, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams Club weekend campout today through June 13, Lions Club Campground, Bitterroot Lake. Potluck pancake supper today; potluck lunch 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Indoor and outdoor games. Call 756-0179 or 755-3955.
A Look Ahead
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., June 12-13, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.
• Memorial Park at the Roundabout dedication ceremony, 11-11:30 a.m. June 12, southeast corner of West Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road. Park and commemorative plaque honors local teens who have died. Public welcome.
• Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class 10 a.m. to noon June 12, Gateway Community Center, United Way conference room. Free. For reservations, call Jennifer Turner, 253-1447.
• Lions Strides Walk for Diabetes awareness, 10 a.m. June 12, Lawrence Park, Kalispell.
• Celebrate worldwide “Knit in Public Day,” 1-4 p.m. June 12, Whitefish Public Library. Choose to knit a project for Humane Society or on your own project. Refreshments. Call Knit ‘n Needle Yarn Shoppe, 862-6390.
• Flathead County Chapter Oath Keepers muster and oath ceremony, 4-6 p.m. June 12, Lion Mountain VFW Post 276, 20 Baker Ave., Whitefish conducted by Cpl. L. Franklin Shook III. Call county/state coordinator Tiffany Osborn, 406-291-7166.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., June 14, North Valley Hospital. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 862-3630.
• Red Cross blood drives June 14: 2-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 5 p.m. KALS Radio, in the blood mobile.
• Flathead Conservation District meets 6 p.m. June 14, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.
• The Kings Herald singers in concert, 7 p.m. June 14, Kalispell Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1375 U.S. 93 N. Free admission. Everyone welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, Qdoba Restaurant, in the blood mobile.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon and bridal fashion show of years past, 11:30 a.m., June 15, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Speaker is Marijo Reineking. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• “Out at the Library” film showing of “The Smith Family,” 7 p.m., June 15, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Adult theme not suitable for younger audiences. Free. Bring your own soft drinks, candy; popcorn provided.
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, Teletech.
• Frontier Hospice women’s grief support group meets, 1:30-3 p.m., June 16, Grace Room, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.
• Lakeside Community Council and Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meet with Flathead County Planning board, 6-9 p.m., June 16, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• “Out at the Library” film showing of “Kinky Boots,” 7 p.m., June 16, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Adult theme not suitable for younger audiences. Free. Bring your own soft drinks, candy; popcorn provided.
• Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m. June 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. June 17, Libby VFW.
• Square foot gardening workshop, 6-7 p.m. June 17, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls; $3 donation for workbook. Call Karen, 892-4967.
• “Out at the Library” film showing of “Prodigal Sons,” 7 p.m., June 17, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Adult theme not suitable for younger audiences. Free. Bring your own soft drinks, candy; popcorn provided.
• Jewel of Bigfork fundraising auction for Bigfork Museum of Art and History, June 17, BruMar Estate, 29048 Broken Leg Road, Bigfork. Quick finish artists; fork buffet, no host bar. Silent and live auctions. Tickets $40 per person, available at Jug Tree and museum gift shop; $35 for museum members. Call 837-6927.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flea market and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18-19, Flathead County Fairgrounds Grandstand Building. Table available for rent. Call Ginny, 755-1190.
• Community Pride celebration June 18-20, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Meet and greet, 5-7 p.m. Friday; Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday; Workshops, entertainment, dancing, beer garden and more. Call 756-0050.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 19, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AniMeals nonprofit food bank pet food drive, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 19, Murdoch’s Ranch and Home Supply, 2330 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Food and cash donations welcomed. Call 406-381-6917.
• Noted forensic pathologist and author of “Forever Ours,” will speak about the mysteries near-death experiences and forensic pathology and sign books, 7 p.m. June 20, Christ Lutheran Church, Libby. Public invited. Offering taken. Call 406-293-3705.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:45-6:45 p.m. June 21, The Summit, Kalispell. Learn new methods and treatment for coping. All welcome. Free. Call Alex Bokor, M.D., 250-5252.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. June 22, Lakeside Baptist, sponsored by Tamarack Grill.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 7:30 a.m., June 23, administration building boardroom.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. June 23, Cut Bank.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 24, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24, Browning Hospital.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Lincoln County Culinary School cooking class on “Celebrate Eating Smarter” 6 p.m., June 24, Central School Libby. Free. Open to public. Call 406-293-8881.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 28, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kila School board budget meeting, 4 p.m. June 28.
• Flathead Family Planning offers free, anonymous HIV testing, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 29, City-County Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Appointments may be scheduled in advance by calling 751-8150.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. June 29, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
• Kila School board meets at 5:15 p.m. June 29.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7-8:30 p.m., June 29, Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30, Community Action Partnership, Kalispell.
• Life Line screening for stroke and osteoporosis, July 1, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 640 Seventh St., Columbia Falls. Appointments begin 9 a.m. Pre-registration required. Call 1-877-237-1287.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. July 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Big Sky Hoedown benefit for Boys and Girls Club of the Flathead Indian Reservation, 6 p.m. to midnight, July 9, McCrumbs Barn, Finley Point, Polson. Barn dance, pie auction, barbecue. Tickets $50 per person. Call 406-676-5437.
• 21st annual Lakeside Community Fair, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 17, Lakeside Elementary School. Events include pancake breakfast, 5K run/walk, arts and crafts booths, silent auction, raffle and more. Call Joyce Greve, 857-3688.
• Toys for Tots Toy run, 1 p.m. July 17. 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, 260-2458.
• 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.
• 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.
• Seventh annual Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 31. Contact Yaak Valley Forest Council, 406-295-9736.
• 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.
• Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Aug. 27-29, juried fine art and designer craft show. 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.
• 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.