Daybook

Today

3 Think Local  Summer’s First Art Blast juried fine art and designer craft show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. 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.) 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 Flag Day ceremony by Elks Lodge No. 725 and United Veterans of the Flathead Valley, 4 p.m., Veterans Memorial, Deport Park, Kalispell. Burning of old flags, raising of new flag. Public invited. Bring your old flags to be properly burned.

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

3 Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is on symptoms of and handling frustration. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue or Bob at 756-4725.

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.

3 Glacier Country Pachyderm and Flathead County Republican Women host a 2010 victory night celebration, 6-9 p.m., Vista Linda Restaurant, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Light hors d’oeuvres and no-host refreshments. Cost $5. Call 857-3158.

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 History of Whitefish program on the town’s colorful characters, “The Good The Bad and The Notorious,” 12:30 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Public welcome. Call 862-4923.

3 Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.

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.

3 Evergreen Fire and Rescue district board meets 7 p.m., Evergreen Fire Hall.

Wednesday

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

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

3 Frontier Hospice women’s grief support group meets, 1:30-3 p.m., Grace Room, 29 Second St. E., Kalispell. Free. Call 755-4923.

3 Teens’ Create Your own Lava Lamp workshop, 3-4 p.m., 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., Earl Bennett Building, 1035  First Ave. W., Kalispell.

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

3 Dirty Hands Gardening Club meets 7 p.m. Whitefish Library. All welcome. Call Joanne Barnes, 862-3451.

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

Thursday

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

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

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin’ 5-7 p.m. at Stumptown Arts Studio, 145 Central Ave., Whitefish. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.

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

3 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

3 “Out at the Library” film showing of “Prodigal Sons,” 7 p.m., 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., school conference room.

3 Jewel of Bigfork fundraising auction for Bigfork Museum of Art and History, 5:30 p.m. 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.

Friday

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

3 Flea market and craft sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and June 19, Flathead County Fairgrounds Grandstand Building. Tables available for rent. Call Ginny, 755-1190.

3 Community Pride celebration today through June 20, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Meet and greet, 5-7 p.m. today; Parade, 10 a.m. Saturday; Workshops, entertainment, dancing, beer garden and more. Call 756-0050.

A Look Ahead

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 Kids fishing derby 9 a.m. to noon June 19, Mountain Mall, Whitefish.

Montana Airplane Association air tour of 20-plus vintage aircraft, 9:30-11:30 a.m. June 19, Polson Airport. Public welcome.

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 Mission Mountain Winery ice cream social, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 19, U.S. 93, Dayton. Free. Public invited.

3 Ridin’ for the Cure horseback fundraising event and poker run, 11 a.m. June 19, Herron Park, Kalispell. Cost $25 per rider, tax deductible. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Call Deb, 406-880-4968.

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County and Kalispell Fire Department sponsor a Youth Bicycle Safety Fair and Rodeo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19, Super 1 Foods, across from Depot Park, Kalispell. Free helmets, first come, first serve.  Free hot dogs and beverages for participants. Must be accompanied by an adult, 18 or older. Call Fire Chief Dave Dedman, 758-7763; Tim Sievers, 752-0092; Wendy Olson, 751-8106.

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,” Dr. Janis Amatuzio 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 Open house for potential volunteers at Lone Pine State park, 3-6 p.m. June 22, at the Visitor Center. Call Amy Grout, park manager, 755-2706, ext. 3.

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 Lake County Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., June 25, Fairgrounds Station of Polson Rural Fire Department, Airport Road. Speaker is Bob Fulton of the City-County Planning board. Brown bag lunch at 11:30 a.m. Call Penny Jarecki, 883-2248.

3 Flathead Audubon educator Ansley Ford teaches a bird identification workshop, 8-10 a.m. June 26, Lone Pine Visitor Center. Bring binoculars. Registration $5. Contact Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.

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 Flathead High School Class of 1970 40-year reunion, July 9-10. Registration, no-host cocktails, 6 p.m. July 9, Buffalo Hill Golf Club. Registration 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. July 10, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Music entertainment. Cost $35 per person/$65 per couple. Call Gloria, 249-6860.

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 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 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.