Daybook

Today

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 Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

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

3 Muscular 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 FVCC board retreat noon to 4 p.m. BSS 133.

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.

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

Friday

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

3 Lake County Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., 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 Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Program by We the People group of Glacier High School group. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Tom McElwain, 270-5764.

3 Boomers Singles Group dinner, 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.

Saturday

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

3 Kalispell Police Advisory Council hosts Public Safety Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Target parking lot. Vehicles, equipment and personnel will be on hand. Everyone welcome.

3 Humane Society volunteer orientation, 11 a.m., 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., 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., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Admission $10 adults; free for members. Call 755-5268.

Monday

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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., Outlaw Inn, Kalispell. Jerry Elwood presents on climate change. Call Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.

3 Flathead County Transportation Committee work session, 1 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 758-5720.

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

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

3 Somers School District board Buildings, Facilities and Grounds Committee meets 6 p.m. Somers Middle School.

3 Museum at Central School Historic Film Club presents “Nashville,” 7 p.m., 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., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

3 Flathead Family Planning offers free, anonymous HIV testing, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

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

3 Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.

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

3 Sam Bibler Commemorative Trails Project Committee hosts an ice cream social and information meeting, 7 p.m., Montessori School, 349 Willow Glen Dr.

Wednesday

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

3 “Wings of Freedom” tour of World War II aircraft, noon to 5 p.m.; 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 Montana Public Radio free workshop for nonprofits on strategies for media coverage, 1-4 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. To register, call Christine Dascenzo, 406-243-4247.

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

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

A Look Ahead

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 “Wings of Freedom” tour of World War II aircraft, 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 Fundraising events July 1 in Whitefish for Garden of 1,000 Buddhas: Donation-based yoga classes, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Shanti Yoga Studio, 235 Central Ave.. 250-1363 ; 6 p.m. Green Tea House, 415 Second St. E., with silent and live auctions, live music and presentation. $10 donation suggested, 862-5050.

3 Former Montana Gov. Stan Stephen is keynote speaker at a luncheon recognizing Canadian independence, noon, July 1, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell.  Program and luncheon, $25. RSVP to Dee Duran of Montana Chamber, 888-442-MONT (6668), ext. 100.

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 Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 2-3, QRU Building, U.S. 2 East, near Essex turn-off. Call 888-5607.

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 Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 3, Super 1 Foods, 55 First Ave. EN, Kalispell.

3 Troy’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, July 4. All church service 9 a.m.; parade 11 a.m.; car show, noon to  3 p.m.; games, live music; fireworks 11 p.m. Call Steve Bowen, 406-295-4858; or Heather McDougall, 406-293-2778.

3 Bigfork Fourth of July parade, noon.

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 Kalispell Public Schools Finance, Facilities and Transportation committee meets 7 a.m., July 6, administration building, 233 First Ave. E.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 6, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

3 Flathead County Transportation Committee annual meeting to discuss school bus routes, 1 p.m. July 6, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 758-5720.

3 Ames Construction and Montana Department of Transportation discuss bypass progress between Airport Road and U.S. 2 West and answer public’s questions, 7 p.m. July 8, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

3 Big Sky Hoe-down 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 Local Advisory Council for Mentally Ill meets 1-2:30 p.m. July 14, The Summit, Kalispell. David Howell, project manager for mentally ill and homeless adults at Lamplighter House is guest speaker. Public welcome.

3 Lower Mission Valley PEO Chapter annual rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16, west side of Community Bank in Ronan. Proceeds go to scholarships.

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 St. Peter Lutheran Church of Whitefish will sell berry pies for Habitat for Humanity, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 17, Bigfork Farmers Markset, Bigfork High School parking lot.

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 AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. July 19, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

3 AARP Driver Safety 90-minute program titled, “We Need To Talk- Family Conversations with Older Drivers, 7 p.m., July 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Call 751-4500 to reserve seat.

3 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  July 22, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

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 AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 26, St. John’s Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

3 Community Kitchen in Evergreen hosts a free barbecue celebration, 6-7 p.m., July 29, Calvary Lutheran Church, 220 U.S. 2 E. Food, music. Call Kim Snell, 752-1472.

3 St. Peter Lutheran Church of Whitefish will sell berry pies for Habitat for Humanity, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 31, Bigfork Farmers Markset, Bigfork High School parking lot.

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.