Daybook

Today

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department.

 3 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Lunch is $10. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.

3 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.

3 Montana Sportsmen United sponsor a presentation by the Western Predator Control Association on wolf diseases, 6-8:30 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium.

3 Flathead County 911 Center grand opening reception, 6-8 p.m., 625 Timberwolf Parkway, near the Forest Service office. Refreshments. Public invited.

3 Reception for retiring Polson teachers, 6:30-9 p.m., Polson City Library, 2 First Ave. E., Polson. Public invited. Refreshments.

Thursday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Forest Service offices.

3 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.

3 Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag seminar, “Employee Engagement in a Slow Economy,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Museum at Central School. RSVP to 756-3618.

3 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 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.

3 Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets at 5 p.m., district administration building.

3 Professional photographer Valerie McIntyre hosts a reception for her portrait show, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wellness building, 725 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6 p.m., administration building boardroom.

3 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.

3 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

3 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.

3 Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, second floor conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 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.

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

3 Trinity Lutheran annual rummage sale, 5:30-7:30 p.m. today; 7:30 a.m. to 1  p.m. Saturday, 495 Fifth Ave. WN, Kalispell. Proceeds support school.

3 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.

Saturday

3 Think Local  Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., today and Sunday, juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

3 Memorial Park at the Roundabout dedication ceremony, 11-11:30 a.m., southeast corner of West Reserve Drive and Stillwater Road. Park and commemorative plaque honors local teens who have died. Public welcome.

3 Mountain of Savings Coupon Club class 10 a.m. to noon, Gateway Community Center, United Way conference room. Free. For reservations, call Jennifer Turner, 253-1447.

3 Lions Strides Walk for Diabetes awareness, 10 a.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell.

3 Camas Creek Yarn third annual Stash Reduction Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 19, parking lot behind the store, Kalispell. Call 755-YARN to reserve a table to sell your extra yarn and knitting supplies.

3 Middle Fork Marathon whitewater rafting competition, noon, Flathead River, from Moccasin Creek to historic Red Bridge, Columbia Falls. Call Glacier Raft Co., 888-5454; Glacier Guides, 387-5555; or Wild River Adventures, 387-9453.

3 Celebrate worldwide “Knit in Public Day”: In Kalispell, 8-10 a.m. Coulter Coffee, 10 a.m. to noon, Main and Center Street or Center Mall, noon to 2 p.m. Bonelli’s Bistro, 2-4 p.m., Conrad Mansion, 4-6 p.m. North Bay Grill, call 257-9514 or 257-5793; 1-4 p.m., Whitefish Public Library, refreshments. Call Knit ‘n Needle Yarn Shoppe, 862-6390.

3 Flathead County Chapter Oath Keepers muster and oath ceremony, 4-6 p.m., 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.

Sunday

3 Think Local  Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., juried fine art and designer craft show. Food and music. Free admission. Call Cathi, 261-3874.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 862-3630.

3 Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon at Margaret Kuska’s home. Program on the book, “Pioneer Women,” will follow lunch. To carpool, meet at 11 a.m. at Smith’s Grocery. Call Cathy Lane, 755-6048.

3 Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Public welcome.

3 Red Cross blood drives today: 2-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 5 p.m. KALS Radio, in the blood mobile.

3 Flathead Conservation District meets 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell. Call 752-4220.

3 Columbia Falls School board Transportation Committee meets at 6 p.m., followed by regular board meeting, 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

3 The Kings Herald singers in concert, 7 p.m., Kalispell Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1375 U.S. 93 N. Free admission. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Qdoba Restaurant, in the blood mobile.

3 Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon and bridal fashion show of years past, 11:30 a.m., 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.

3 “Out at the Library” film showing of “The Smith Family,” 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Adult theme not suitable for younger audiences. Free. Bring your own soft drinks, candy; popcorn provided.

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

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross employee blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16, Teletech.

3 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.

3 Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. June 16, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Kelly Heaton will talk about upcoming Glacier Park Centennial events. Marijo Reineking is guest speaker. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Teens’ Create Your own Lava Lamp workshop, 3-4 p.m. June 16, Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. No registration required. Bring a 20-ounce plastic soda bottle. Call Teen Services librarian Martha Furman, 758-5713.

3 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.

3 “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.

3 The Booth Brothers give a Southern gospel concert, 7 p.m. Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Admission free; offering taken.

3 Northwest Montana Educational Cooperative management board meets 10:30 a.m. June 17, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell (Linderman School). Call 257-1857.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. June 17, Libby VFW.

3 Square foot gardening workshop, 6-7 p.m. June 17, Discovery  Square, Columbia Falls; $3 donation for workbook. Call Karen, 892-4967.

3 “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.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., June 17, school conference room.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 Belly River ranger Dave Shea will talk about his park experiences and sign his new book “Chief Mountain: Home of the Thunderbird,” 2-4 p.m. June 20, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Public invited. Call 888-5393.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 21, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2:30-6:30 p.m. June 22, Lakeside Baptist, sponsored by Tamarack Grill.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 7:30 a.m., June 23, administration building boardroom.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. June 23, Cut Bank.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., June 23, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Jeff Arcel will talk about worldwide renewable energy alternatives. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24, Browning Hospital.

3 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.

3 Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. June 24, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Speakers are Jenna Justice from Addus Health Care and Tracy Bridges from Frontier Hospice. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.

3 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.

3 Film screening of the documentary, “The Future of Food,” 8 p.m. June 24, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Food and discussion follows. Free. Public invited.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Third annual Plein Air Paint Out party, 5-8 p.m., June 26, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Admission $10 adults; free for members. Call 755-5268.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kila School board budget meeting, 4 p.m. June 28.

3 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.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. June 29, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:15 p.m. June 29.

3 Lakeside Community Council meets 7-8:30 p.m., June 29, Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30, Community Action Partnership, Kalispell.

Birthday Bash for “Lucky” sheriff car and fundraiser for Lakeside speed indicator device, 5-9 p.m. June 20, Tamarack Brewing Co., Lakeside. Call Deb Newell, 844-3848.

3 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.

3 Retirement party for North Valley Hospital Foundation executive director Carol Blake, 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 1, Valley Cafe, North Valley Hospital. Refreshments. Public invited.

3 Book signing for former Apgar resident and author of “Going to the Sun,” James Webster Sherwood and re-opening of gift shop, 5-7 p.m. July 1, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Museum admission free. Wine tasting in pavilion, $25 for members; $28 for nonmembers. Call 755-5268.

3 Fourth of July parade takes place 10 a.m. July 3, Main Street, Kalispell. Call Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 758-2800.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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, 257-7151; or Harley Davidson, 752-6843.

42nd annual Arts in the Park, Depot Park, July 23-25, 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 July 23-24; 6-10 p.m., Bulldog, July 23; 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), July 23-25, during Heritage Days. Call Sue Williams Parks, 443-618-8483; or Sue Buchel, 406-788-8923.

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. Fundraiser for Flathead CARE.

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

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 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.

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 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.