Daybook

Today

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

3 Watercolor painting workshop, Whitefish Public Library, 3-5 p.m. Youth entering grades six through 12 welcome. Free. Call Martha Furman at 758-5713.

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

3 Kalispell Public Schools board retreat, 3:30-7:30 p.m., Flathead Valley Community Honors College.

3 Whitefish Area Fire Safe Council sponsors a wildfire preparedness mixer, 4:30-7 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Video, “Century of Fire-1910 Fires” will be shown at 6 p.m.

3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.

3 West Glacier Elementary School board meets 6 p.m., at the school.

3 Flathead Free-Thought Forum meets, 6-8 p.m., Scotty’s Bar banquet room, Kalispell.

3 Gulf Coast Relief Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Cafe Kandahar. $40 of the $115 cost will be donated to the St. Bernard Project for relief in the Gulf.

3 Whitefish School District board special meeting, 6:45 p.m., followed by work session, 7 p.m., 600 E. Second St.

3 Helena Flats school board special meeting, 7 p.m.

Wednesday

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

3 Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow car wash, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Kmart parking lot. Donations accepted.

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

3 Fundraiser for 6-year-old Shelby Howe, diagnosed for the second time with leukemia, 6:30 p.m., Great Northern Bar, Whitefish. $5 beer, auction items, Whitefish Mountain Resort ski pass raffle. Call Ryan Zinke, 862-0823.

3 Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., 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 West Valley school board meets, 7 p.m., school library.

Thursday

3 Bigfork Relay for Life bake sale all day, First Interstate Bank, Bigfork.

3 Evergreen school board meets, 7:30 a.m., administration building.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

3 Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call 758-5826.

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

3 Musculur Dystrophy Association “lock up” fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., North Bay Grill, First Avenue West, Kalispell. Call Everdawn Huskey, 406-655-9000.

3 Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., 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., 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., Central School Libby. Free. Open to public. Call 406-293-8881.

3 Freedom Action Rally presents a program with Washington State Representative Matt Shea on “solutions to Loss of Sovereignty: Restoring State’s Rights,” 6:45 p.m., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell.

Thought

 “Study men, not historians.”   n President Harry S. Truman (1884-1972).

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

A Look Ahead

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 Boomers Singles Group dinner June 25, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP to Barb, 752-2272. All 40-plus singles welcome.

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 Humane Society volunteer orientation, 11 a.m. June 26, 100 Adopt a Pet Way, Kalispell. Call 752-7297.

3 Photographer Chris Peterson gives a presentation on his photo project, “100 Days in Glacier National Park,” 7 p.m., June 26, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Refreshments. Public invited. Reservations recommended; 888-5393.

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 Flathead County Democratic Women meet, 11:45 a.m. June 28, Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Jerry Elwood speaks on climate change. Call Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.

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 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents “Nashville,” 7 p.m., June 28, 124 Second Ave. E, Kalispell. Free. Donations accepted. Bring portable chairs, pillows, blankets. Call 756-8381.

3 The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., June 28, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

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.

3 “Wings of Freedom” tour of World War II aircraft, noon to 5 p.m. June 30; 9 a.m. to  5 p.m. July 1, Semitool hangar, gate 7, Glacier International Airport. Walk-through tours, $12 adults, $6 for children 12 and younger. Flights available. Call 800-568-8924 for reservations.

3 Birthday Bash for “Lucky” sheriff car and fundraiser for Lakeside speed indicator device, 5-9 p.m. June 30, Tamarack Brewing Co., Lakeside. Call Deb Newell, 844-3848.

3 Sam Bibler Memorial Trail public informational meeting, 6-8 p.m. June 30, second floor Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call the Planning and Zoning office, 751-8200.

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 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede, July 1-4, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Call Darlene Chase, 208-798-0763.

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

3 Annual Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m. July 3 Main Street, Kalispell. Ceremony honoring survivors of Company F and Medical Detachment from the 163rd Infantry follows at Veteran Memorial, Depot Park. Conrad Mansion ice cream social also follows parade.

 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 Bigfork Relay for Life July 16, Bigfork High School football field.

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.

3 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 Flathead County High School Class of 1960’s 50-year reunion mixer, 6 p.m. to midnight July 23, Buffalo Hill Clubhouse; ladies’ luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 23, Scotty’s; barbecue, 4 p.m. July 24, Vista Linda, Somers. Call Marsha Lowell Jacobson, 752-7749; or Sharon Peebler Reynolds, 257-3902.

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.