Daybook
Friday
• Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Fifth annual Big Sky Futurity and Aged cow cutting event, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Saturday, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Free. Tough Enough to Wear Pink bridleless cutting competition, 7 p.m. Live auction for South Africa hunting safari and Arizona bear and deer hunt. Public invited. Admission is two nonperishable food items. Call Dru Stewart, 406-672-5880.
• 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.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Jon Bennion will talk about redistricting. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Horse racing today, Aug. 20-21, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Gates open at 1 p.m.; post time 3 p.m. General admission $3. Today only, admission is free for women.
Saturday
• Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Swan Lake Campground, mile marker 72 on Montana 83. Music, food, arts and crafts, raffles, huckleberry pies.
• Annual West Shore Community Food Bank benefit barbecue and auction, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Edgewater Motel and RV Resort, Lakeside. $6 donation. Live auction at 2 p.m. with guest rodeo announcer Bob Tallman of Ariat.
• Fifth annual Big Sky Futurity and Aged cow cutting event, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Free admission.
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival, today and Sunday, 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. today and Sunday, Petco, Kalispell. Raffles. Pet parade, 1 p.m. Sunday.
• Third annual West Shore Food Bank benefit hamburger and hot dog barbecue and auction, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Edgewater Motel and RV Resort, Lakeside. $6 donation. Live auction, 2 p.m. with guest rodeo announcer Bob Tallman of Ariat.
• Boomers Singles Group reunion picnic, 2 p.m., 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., 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., 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., 101 Main St., Polson. Tickets $40, available at Terrace Flowers, Crows Nest Art Gallery or call 883-2668 or 800-845-4251.
Sunday
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park Side Credit Union Park, Whitefish. 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., Petco, Kalispell. Raffles. Pet parade, 1 p.m.
• Bigfork/Ferndale Community Garden open garden, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 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. Free hot dogs and beverages, raffles, canine contests, prizes, music by Jay DiPaola, pet information.
• Woodland Water Park Community Day, noon to 4 p.m. $3 per person with donation of can of pet or human food. Call 758-7812.
• Free 45-minute to one hour “Food Frenzy” nature walk 1 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Meet at Visitor Center. Video, bird calls, photos and more integrated into walk. Everyone welcome.
• Whitefish Duck Derby, 3-7 p.m., 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.
Monday
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 a.m., the library.
• Kalispell Public Schools Finance and Operations Committee meets 7 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6 p.m., 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.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
Tuesday
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, today through Aug. 21, Kalispell. Newsboys concert 7:30 p.m. today. Little Big Town concert 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17. PRCA Rodeo Aug. 18-20. Demolition Derby Aug. 21; 758-5810.
• 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.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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., KRMC.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., 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.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Creston School District board meets at 4:30 p.m. Public welcome.
Wednesday
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, continues through Aug. 21, Kalispell. Little Big Town concert 7:30 p.m. today. PRCA Rodeo Aug. 18-20. Demolition Derby Aug. 21; 758-5810.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Teletech. Employee drive.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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, administration building boardroom.
• Free 45-minute to one hour “Food Frenzy” nature walk 1 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Meet at Visitor Center. Video, bird calls, photos and more integrated into walk. Everyone welcome.
• Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs “Much Ado About Nothing,” 6 p.m., FVCC. Bring chairs, blankets and picnic. Admission free. Call Kathy Jahnke, 406-994-1220.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., 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.
Thursday
• Whitefish School board meets 8:30 a.m., board meeting room.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m., basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., City Hall upstairs conference room, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.
A look ahead
• 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.
• Montana Dahlia Society dahlia and gladiolus show, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 19-20, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 20, Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Call John Kestell, 756-6464.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 19, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Big Arm community breakfast and large yard sale, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, at Big Arm’s historic school, on Seventh Street, north of post office. Call 849-6628.
• 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. Checks 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.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 22, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• “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.
• Community meeting to discuss Flathead County Library System’s current state and future strategic plans, 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 23, Glacier Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. All welcome.
• 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.
• Carol Buchanan, author of Spur Award winning novel, “God’s Thunderbolt,” is guest speaker, 5 p.m. Aug. 25, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• 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.
• Big Arm fifth annual barn dance and dinner, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 3, historic school, Seventh St. Advanced tickets $8 and $5 for kids under 12; $10 at the door. Call Lee 849-5522.
• 24th annual Taste of Whitefish 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 8, O’Shaughnessy Center. Tickets $35 advance; $40 at door, available at Whitefish Chamber office, 307 Spokane Ave., No. 103 or call 862-3501.
• Flathead Valley Parade of Homes, noon to 8 p.m. Sept. 9; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 10; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Cost $7 in advance; $10 at event. Call 752-2422.
• Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m., Sept. 9, Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Speaker is Dr. Roger Diegel, Kalispell rheumatologist. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.
• 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.
Montana Harley Davidson Freedom Ride 10 a.m. Sept. 10. Riders leave from Kalispell shop 10-11 a.m. to meet for free lunch in Polson with Missoula riders. Raffle for custom rifle with proceeds benefiting Buck Up for Wounded Warriors. Kalispell Harley Davidson 10th anniversary celebration begins 5 p.m. Music by Smokehouse Blues Band. Games, bike contests, 50/50 drawing. Food and gift vendors. Call Madeline Steeley, 257-7151.
• 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.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• 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.
• Montana State Geneological Social conference Sept. 22-24, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Special guest is national speaker Thomas W. Jones. Others include Gil Jordan, John Fraley,and members of Montana Historical Society. Learn how to research family history. Pre-register at www.rootsweb.ancestry.com
• 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.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 18, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. Jan. 19, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Great Rockies Sportshow, Jan. 27-29, Kalispell.