Daybook
Today
• 13th annual Great Montana Mac Attack fishing tournament, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Sunday, Woll Family Farm, 3707 Lower Valley Road. Numerous categories, cash awards. Kids Hooked on Fishing games, horseshoe tournament. Music, food. Free camping Call Gene Fincher, 261-6445.
• Howse House Bicentennial celebration and mountain man rendezvous, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Demonstrations on beading, quilling flint knapping, trapping, skinning, canoe building and more. Call Ron Beard, 756-8791.
• Wings for Wishes Fun Fly, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., corner of Farm to Market Road and Minesinger Trail.
• 33rd annual Festival of the Arts, Aug. today and Sunday, Bigfork, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Over 160 arts and crafts booths, food, entertainment, children’s activities; 837-5888.
• Sandpiper Outdoor Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Polson courthouse lawn; 471-5243.
• Whitefish Family Resource Fair 10 a.m. to noon, Baker Park, Whitefish, sponsored by The Nurturing Center. Learn about local family resources in community. Activities for parents and children.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Big Sky Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Show, today and Sunday, Docks Restaurant and Waterside Marina, Lakeside. Displays of wooden and vintage boats, racing boots, educational displays, marine flea market and more. Free admission. Hours 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday with boat parade at 3:30 p.m. from Conrad Point along west shore.
• Montana Cup regatta championship, today and Sunday, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers; www.nfyc.org
• Bethany Art and Garden Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Bethany Lutheran Church Ark, Bigfork. Lunch available. Call Marlys Jensen, 837-4474.
• Somers community reunion potluck, noon, Somers Fire Hall, across from Tiebuckers restaurant. Everyone welcome. Bring a potluck dish; drinks provided.
• Polson Bay’s ninth annual Water Daze festival noon, on the bay. One mile swim, water slide, educational activities and more. Kids water race and activities free.
• Taste of Kalispell, 5-10 p.m. on the lawn at Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Food by area eateries, Afro-Cuban live music by Cocinando, raffles, art exhibit featuring local artists. Tickets $25, available at Flathead Beacon, Colter Coffee and museum; 756-8381.
• Pints for Paths Brewfest, 5-9 p.m., Heaven’s Peak Resort, 12130 U.S. 2 E., West Glacier. Eight Montana breweries featured. Music by Marshall Catch. Advance tickets $20; $25 at gate. $5 admission for designated drivers. Fundraiser for proposed Gateway to Glacier bike trail from Coram to West Glacier. Call Valerie Parsons, 387-5282.
• Musical duo Willson and McKee perform Irish and Scottish acoustic music, 7 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free; seating limited. Reservations needed. Call 888-5393.
• Event to raise awareness about child trafficking, 7 p.m., Java Rocks coffee shop, Blue Cow building, U.S. 93, Kalispell. Locally produced 30-minute film, “The Candy Shop,” shown. Luke Dowler and Mike Murray perform. Raffle 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. during open mic. Call Windie Fischer, 844-0377; or 260-4027.
• Fundraiser to help with health-related expenses for Sue Nutter, 7 p.m., Silver Bullet, Montana 206. Live music by Dangerous. Call 755-3339.
Sunday
• 13th annual Great Montana Mac Attack fishing tournament resumes today, Woll Family Farm, 3707 Lower Valley Road. Numerous categories, cash awards. Kids Hooked on Fishing games, horseshoe tournament. Music, food. Free camping Call Gene Fincher, 261-6445.
• 33rd annual Festival of the Arts, Bigfork, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 160 arts and crafts booths, food, entertainment, children’s activities; 837-5888.
• Big Sky Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Show 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Docks Restaurant and Waterside Marina, Lakeside. Displays of wooden and vintage boats, racing boots, educational displays, marine flea market and more. Free admission. Boat parade begins at 3:30 p.m. from Conrad Point along west shore.
• Montana Cup regatta championship, today and Sunday, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers; www.nfyc.org
• Bethany Art and Garden Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bethany Lutheran Church Ark, Bigfork. Lunch available. Call Marlys Jensen, 837-4474.
• Benefit auction and concert for Janet Pepos, 1 p.m., Rocky Mountain Roadhouse. Music by John Dunnigan, The Rockaholics, Craig Barton, Denise Sterhan and Soulfist. Call 837-3277.
Monday
• West Glacier Elementary School board meets 9 a.m.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Somers School District board retreat, 5 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Rails to Trails meets at 5:30 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-4486.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
Tuesday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Student drive.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room.
• Kila School board meets at 5 p.m., at the school.
• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.
• Scott Lampshire gives a complimentary talk, “Learn About Living Well,” 6:30 p.m., Wellness Resource Center, 725 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-7572.
• Bigfork Water and Sewer District meets at 7 p.m., district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Forest Service.
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Annual Whitefish Soroptimist Park clean up, 5-8 p.m. Bring garden tools. Call Jan Metzmaker, 862-3390.
• Flathead County Growth Policy Update workshop, 6 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public welcome.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group, Glacier Pilot and Flathead High School Anchor Clubs picnic, 6 p.m. Lawrence Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Those with last names beginning with A-H, bring a main dish; I-P, salad; Q-Z, veggies, chips and dip, bread and rolls. Call Sue or Bob, 756-4725.
• Flathead Beekeepers meets 6:30 p.m., Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy Britton, 752-9642.
• Southern Raised Bluegrass band in concert, 7 p.m., Faith Baptist Church, 108 W. Reserve Dr., Kalispell. Free will offering accepted.
• Camas Creek Yarn hosts a 1 hour, 45-minute knitting cruise, 7 p.m., aboard the Far West charter boat. Be at Lakeside Marina at 6:30 p.m. Knit blankets for Northwest Oncology patients. Yarn provided. Cost of cruise $19 includes, wool yarn and pattern, wine and cheese. Call Melanie Cross, 755-YARN.
Thursday
• Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Connie Cermak presents a free program on social media in the work place. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Student drive.
• T-shirt design workshop for youth entering grades six to 12, 2-4 p.m., Main Library, Kalispell. Free. Bring your own shirt if desired. No registration required. Call 758-5822.
• Ronan Area Chamber of Commerce’s first responders appreciation picnic barbecue, 5-7 p.m., Ronan City/Bockman Park. Bring a beverage of choice.
• West Shore Community Library annual fundraiser, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Best Western White Oak Hotel, 4820 U.S. 93 S. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, desserts, silent and live auctions, live music. Call 844-3917 or Marne at 406-671-6015 for tickets.
Karin and Joy Gunderson of Heavenly Harp give a free musical concert, 7 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. Offerings accepted. Call 752-6140.
Friday
• Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival, today through Aug. 14, Park Side Credit Union Park, Whitefish. 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Arts festival, carnival games, food, entertainment. Free admission; 862-3501.
A look ahead
• Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, Swan Lake Campground. Music, food, arts and crafts, raffles, huckleberry pies. Kids’ games start at 11 a.m. 837-5888.
• Annual West Shore Community Food Bank benefit barbecue and auction, Aug. 13, Edgewater Motel and RV Resort, Lakeside.
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival, Aug. 13-14, Park Side Credit Union Park, Whitefish. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Arts festival, carnival games, food, entertainment. Free admission; 862-3501.
• Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13-14, Petco, Kalispell. Raffles. Pet parade, 1 p.m. Sunday.
• Boomers Singles Group reunion picnic, 2 p.m. Aug. 13, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. All former boomers and those 40 and older are welcome. Food served at 3:30 p.m.; games and Sonny King plays from 5 to 8 p.m. No alcohol permitted in park. Call Kathy, 752-0599 for reservations.
• Buzz Your Fuzz cancer fundraiser to benefit Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, 3-8 p.m. Aug. 13, Grizzly Den, 6155 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Larry Hendricks, captain of the Sea Star on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” will sign T-shirts. Auction of Montana State Bobcats football memorabilia. Public welcome.
• “Quack Attack” event 6-8 p.m. Aug. 13, Great Northern Bar, Whitefish, to purchase ducks for Lucky Duck Derby on Sunday at Riverside Park. Hosted beer, hors d’oeuvres.
• Soroptimist of Polson annual Wine Festival, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 13, 101 Main St., Polson. Tickets $40, available at Terrace Flowers, Crows Nest Art Gallery or call 883-2668 or 800-845-4251.
• Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden open garden, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 14, adjacent to St. Patrick’s Church, Montana 209. Master gardeners will be on hand. Open to public. Light refreshments; garden basket raffle. Call Michelle, 837-0982.
• Hugh Rogers Wag Park Wagminster Dog Show, noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 14. Free hot dogs and beverages, raffles, canine contests, prizes, music by Jay DiPaola, pet information.
• Whitefish Duck Derby, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Riverside Park. Races start at 4 p.m. Ducks available for $5 for Lucky Duck Derby for great prizes. Hootenany with band Barn Yard Riot, free barbecue, beer, kids carnival, bike agility course. Proceeds benefit Whitefish Community Foundation’s Community Grants Fund. Call 863-1781.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m. Aug. 15, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., Aug. 15, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6 p.m., Aug. 15, The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets first and third Mondays of month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Aug. 15, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 16, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Aug. 16, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Theme is “Fair Flair.” Speaker is Theresa Lauver of Red Lodge. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 16, KRMC.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., Aug. 16, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program titled, “Back to School Memories.” Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Aug. 16-21, Kalispell. Newsboys concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16. Little Big Town concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. PRCA Rodeo Aug. 18-20. Demolition Derby Aug. 21; 758-5810.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 17, Teletech. Employee drive.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Aug. 17, Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Sara Cowger from RSVP will talk about Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Speaker is Theresa Lauver. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Evergreen School District board meets at noon, Aug. 17, administration building boardroom.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Aug. 17, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Don Bates and Jeanette Cheney talk about lacto-fermentation. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Whitefish School board meets 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18, board meeting room.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Libby VFW.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 19-20; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Free admission.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Run for Kids’ Sake Aug. 20, Kidsports Field, Kalispell. Registration 8 a.m.; fun run/walk 9 a.m.; 5K run 9:30 a.m.; 5K walk 9:45 a.m. Benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County. Call Tim Seevers, 752-0092.
• Glacier HOG annual Toys for Tots boot drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, Kalispell Farmers Market, Kalispell Center Mall. Check or new, unwrapped toys accepted.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Scott Lampshire gives a complimentary talk, “Learn About Living Well,” 9:30 a.m. Aug. 20, Wellness Resource Center, 725 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-7572.
• Third annual Smokin’ on the Water barbecue cook-off, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 20, KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson. Food, crafts, brew tours, street dance.
• “Night of Country” concert, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Salish Point Park, Polson. Music by Shodown, UFOkies, Morans, Brad Lee. Gates open 6 p.m. Advanced tickets, $18; $20 at gate at Sportsman Ski Haus, Murdoch’s, Ronan Sports & Western or call 406-212-6712 or 503-593-2731. Fundraiser for portable stage for park.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• American Legion Post 137 meets 7 p.m., Aug. 22, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• “Paint the Mansion” art competition for professional and amateur artists, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23, Conrad Mansion Museum. Bring your own art supplies. Winners will be chosen. Work will be professionally framed and displayed through September. No charge to participate. Rain date is Aug. 30. Call 755-2166.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 23, Lakeside Baptist Church.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 5:30 p.m., Aug. 23, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 23, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Cut Bank Catholic Church.
Ravenwood Outdoor Learning Center summer send-off party, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 24, Tamarack Brewing Company, Lakeside. Acoustic jam, kids activities, raffles, auction, door prizes. Portion of pints sold benefit Ravenwood.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets at 4 p.m. Aug. 25, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon, Aug. 26, Community Action Partnership, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 30, Eureka Baptist Church.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 20th annual Dayton Daze celebration, Sept. 10, Dayton. Free sailboat rides, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dayton Yacht Club. Ladies Aid bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dayton Church; wine tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mission Mountain Winery; parade 3 p.m.; pig roast and live music 4:30 until closing, Idle Spur Saloon.
• Flathead County Republican Women present a 10th anniversary of 9/11 dinner and program, “Celebrate America: We Will Never Forget,” 1-4 p.m. Sept. 11, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo building. Keynote speaker is Fox news military analyst Lt.Gen. Thomas G. McInerney. Cost $10 per person; children under 5, eat free. For tickets, call Heidi Roedel, 756-0801 or Lois Lauman, 857-3512.
• Roundtable on the Crown of the Continent conference, Sept. 22-23, KwaTaqNuk Resort, Polson. Speakers include Native representative, and those working on initiatives impacting the region. Call Kim Davitt, 406-546-7979.
• St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation’s 11th annual “Under the Autumn Sky” dinner, dance and silent auction, Sept. 23, outdoor tent, Ronan Community Center. Tickets $75 per person. Seating limited. Call Gayle, 406-582-5324.
• Third annual Harvest Fest, Sept. 24, Ronan Visitor Center, U.S. 93. All day event with chili cook-off, dessert contest, silent auction, scarecrow and straw bale decorating contests, zucchini races, kids activities, food and craft vendors. Call Ronan Chamber, 406-676-8300.
• Walk to End Alzheimer’s 1-4 p.m. Sept. 25, The Springs at Whitefish. Walk 2 to 3 miles to raise awareness of disease. Contact 862-6322.