Daybook

Today

3 Belton Chalet 100th anniversary celebration, 4 p.m. Cake and champagne served. 12575 U.S. 2 E., West Glacier; 888-5000.

3 14th annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry and Gatherin’, Vista Linda Pavilion, Somers. Social hour 4:30 p.m.; buffet 5:30 p.m.; raffle and silent auction, 6:30 p.m. All welcome. Reservations by June 25 by calling 857-3158.

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  755-8423.

3 Somers School board meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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 “Taste by the Bay” four-course dinner fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. Tickets $25 at Wood Bay Grill, Sitting Duck, Flathead Brewery and The Raven. Proceeds benefit Woods Bay Fire and Rescue. Call 837-2836.

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.

Thursday

3 Life Line screening for stroke and osteoporosis, 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., 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 today 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, 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., 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., 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 Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee meets 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Open to public.

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

Friday

3 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede, continues through July 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. today and July 3, QRU Building, U.S. 2 East, near Essex turn-off. Call 888-5607.

3 Shrine Circus offers two shows today at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Advanced tickets available at all Smith’s, Super One and Rosauers; Mike’s Conoco and Markus Foods in Whitefish; and day of fairgrounds office. Tickets also available at gate.

A Look Ahead

3 Montana Quarter Horse Association Stampede, continues through July 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 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 at noon, followed by children’s carnival; Ducks for Buck race the Wild Mile, 4 p.m.; 837-5888

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 Rotary Club of Columbia Falls sponsors two circus performances, at 5:30 and 7 p.m. July 6, behind Super One, Columbia Falls. Advance tickets $6  for kids under 12, $9 for others, available at Glacier and Freedom banks in Columbia Falls and all Parkside Credit Unions.

3 Community sunset yoga classes 8-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, July 7 to Aug. 25, rooftop of The Boiler Room, 525  Eighth St. E., Kalispell. All levels. Donations accepted for Violence Free Crisis Line. To sign up call Karina Ek, 212-1958.

3 Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 8, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission for seniors all day. Free guided tours for seniors 10:30 a.m. Refreshments.

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 Canyon View Grade School multi-school reunion, 1 p.m. July 10, Bohemian Grange Hall, behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93, Whitefish. Potluck at 4 p.m. Bring a hot or cold dish, silverware, beverage and lawn chair. Call Clarice Maas Gates, 752-1199 or Dale Darsow, 752-3211.

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 Market, 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 PEO Reciprocity summer picnic, 11:30 a.m. July 22, Boettcher Park, Polson. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert provided. Call Toni Young, 883-1676.

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 Sandwiches, salads, pies, desserts available 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 24, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Line dancers perform at 11 a.m.; keyboardist at 12:30 p.m.

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 Market, 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.