Daybook
Friday
• Cross Point Ministries International hosts a Philippine Orphanage Project mega sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday, Samaritan House administrative center, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Proceeds help fund an orphanage building project in the Philippines. Call Mike Yap, (406) 730-2437.
• “Minding Your Mental Health” seminar for mental health and related professionals presented by psychologist Keith Mauther, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. FVCC. Cost $69. Call 756-3832 to register.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Relay for Life, today and June 25, Legends Field. Call Shana Beccari, 406-261-0952.
• West Glacier Farmers Market opens for the season 3:30-6:30 p.m. June 24, parking lot next to old post office. Free.
• Weed pulling on Middle Fork of Flathead River, 4 p.m. Wild River Adventures. Volunteers needed. Barbecue and prizes follows. Call Bob Jordan, 387-9453.
• 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. For reservations, call Kathy, 752-0599. All 40-plus singles welcome.
Saturday
• Kalispell Relay for Life continues today, Legends Field. Call Shana Beccari, 406-261-0952.
• Cross Point Ministries International hosts a Philippine Orphanage Project mega sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Samaritan House administrative center, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Proceeds help fund an orphanage building project in the Philippines. Call Mike Yap, (406) 730-2437.
• Ninth annual Swan Race, corner of Falls Creek Road and Montana 83. Half marathon starts at 9 a.m. 10K, 5K and 1 mile run start at 10 a.m. Call Swan Ecosystem Center, 754-3137.
• Pancake breakfast and book sale benefiting Swan Lake Club House and Library, 8 a.m. to noon, Swan Lake Club House, next to the Swan Lake Fire House. Adults $5; children under 10, $4; children under 3, free.
• 34th annual Whitefish Lake Run, 8 a.m. Whitefish City Beach. Register at both Sportsman and Ski Haus locations; only at Whitefish store on Thursday. No race day registration.
• Polson Rural Fire Department’s annual Community Appreciation Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Big Arm Fire Station, mile marker 73, Big Arm. Free barbecue lunch; donations accepted.
• Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club 78th annual field day, noon today through 3 p.m. Sunday, Glacier High School parking lot. Voice and digital stations available to public. Testing session for those interested in obtaining a license. All welcome.
• Lake Blaine School reunion, 1-5 p.m., Cayuse Prairie School. Potluck at 2 p.m.; utensils provided. Call 755-4316.
• Dayton Presbyterian Church 100-year anniversary celebration weekend. Ice cream social 2-5 p.m. today. Magic show, Polson Bell Choir, children’s choice. Open houses at historic Dayton Bank and Proctor General Store. Commemorative service, 9 a.m. Sunday followed by brunch. Call 849-6628.
Sunday
• Flathead Valley Amateur Radio Club 78th annual field day continues through 3 p.m., Glacier High School parking lot. Voice and digital stations available to public. Testing session for those interested in obtaining a license. All welcome.
• Flathead Audubon field trip to National Bison Range. Meet 6 a.m. at Park ‘n’ Ride at intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82 near Somers. Entrance fee is $4 per vehicle. Bring binoculars and lunch. To sign up, call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, 837-4467.
• Dayton Presbyterian Church 100-year anniversary commemorative service, 9 a.m., followed by brunch. Call 849-6628.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Kalispell Public Schools board special meeting, noon, office of the assistant superintendent, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 751-3400.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Multi-media presentation by Rick Olson of his 4,500-mile Playground Tour bike ride across western United States, 5 p.m., Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Donation requested. Call Lindsey Becker, 892-1363.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Flathead Democratic Women’s Club meet at 11:45 a.m., United Way Community Room, Gateway West Mall, Kalispell. Michelle Tafoya, vice chair of Democratic Central Committee, will talk about The Flathead Project. No reservations required. Lunch available to purchase. All welcome. Call Jeannie Sherlock, 752-6151.
• West Glacier Elementary School board meets 6 p.m., at the school.
Tuesday
• Kila School Board meets 8:30 a.m.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. The movie, “Food Matters” featuring five doctors talking about nutrition and modern medicine will be shown. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share if you like. Call the Wellness Center at 755-8423.
• Free educational workshop titled, “Savvy Social Security Planning: What Baby Boomers need to know to Maximize Retirement Income,” 7-8 p.m., American Financial Services, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Seating limited. Call Debbie 756-6095.
• Whitefish School board meets 7:30 a.m. District Conference Room.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead County Health Department.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Marion Fire Department.
• Brendan House open house, 2-5 p.m. View renovations, take a tour. Refreshments available. Call 751-6500.
• Kalispell Senior Center potluck, 5 p.m., 403 Second Ave. W. John Hendricks of KGEZ Radio is the guest speaker. Bring a friend and a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• Mayre Flowers, director of WasteNot Project, gives a series of free seminars and interactive discussions on reducing waste in the Flathead, beginning with “Beyond Recycling to Zero Waste,” 5:30 p.m., Discovery Square, Center, Columbia Falls. Public welcome.
• Bernice Ende, “The Lady Long Rider,” will share her experiences riding 16,000 miles on horseback across America, 6 p.m., Flathead County Public Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public welcome.
A Look Ahead
• 32nd annual Whitefish Arts Festival, July 1-3, Depot Park, Whitefish. Arts and crafts, food vendors. Benefit Whitefish Christian Academy. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday Free admission. Call Carrie Prestegaard, 862-5875.
• Stumptown Quilters 2011 Quilt Show, “The Beauty of the Forest Floor, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 2; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 3, Whitefish Middle School. Admission $2 to go to charitable causes.
• Kalispell Fourth of July parade, 10 a.m., Main Street. Ice cream social immediately follows at Conrad Mansion. Call Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 758-2800.
• Bigfork Fourth of July Parade, noon. Children’s carnival follows. “Ducks for Bucks” race the Wild Mile, 4 p.m.; 837-5888.
Free Fourth of July community Breakfast, 9 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 121 Crestview Dr., Bigfork. Flag ceremony. Everyone invited.
• Whitefish Fourth of July celebration. Fireworks at City Beach; 862-3501.
• Lakeside fireworks. Watch from shore or from the lake.
• Fourth of July Parade, noon, Polson, from Polson-Flathead Historical Museum on Main Streets to Third Street.
• Fourth of July celebration in Troy.
• Evergreen Disposal will not be running normal routes on July 4. All customers will receive service the day after their scheduled pick up day during the week.
• Whitefish Gallery Nights, 6-9 p.m. Downtown shops and galleries open late.
• Western States Heavy Equipment Rodeo, July 7-8, Kalispell.
Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group celebrates its 10 year anniversary 11:45 a.m., July 8, Wheat Montana, 405 S. Main St., Kalispell. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life, July 8-9, Columbia High School track, Call Dina Wood, 406-270-5623
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead summer outdoor show, July 8-10; Courthouse West Lawn, Kalispell. Over 100 booths of fine art, wood crafts and pottery. Food vendors, entertainment. Free admission. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 881-4288.
• Hike for Heroes July 9, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Registration 8 a.m. 3.5 mile hike with lunch at the Summit and gondola ride return. $25 includes lunch and T-shirt. Proceeds to Montana Hope Project and COPS. Preregister at www.hike-for-heroes.com
• “Riding for the Cause” horseback poker ride and benefit for American Cancer Society, 11 a.m. July 9, Herron Park, Kalispell. Food, prizes, silent auction. Call 406-880-4968.
• Eighth annual dinner/auction for Boys and Girls Club of Glacier Country, July 9. Board Far West Cruise boat at 4 p.m., Volunteer Park, Lakeside. Prime rib dinner afterward and live auction. Free wine and beer tasting, door prizes. $75 per person. Call 261-4232.
• Glacier Symphony and Chorale Summer Classical Pops concert, July 9, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Gates open 5:30 p.m.; concert starts 7:30 p.m. $30 per car. Food, beer, wine; 406-257-3241
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. July 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Kalispell Planning Department open house, 4-7 p.m. July 12, Kalispell City Council Chambers, City Hall, 201 First Ave. E. Staff will make brief presentations on proposed subdivision regulation changes.
• Bigfork Relay for Life, July 15-16; Bigfork High School track. Call Jenny Johnson, montanajenjenyahoo.com, 406-212-5175.
• 22nd annual Lakeside Community Fair, July 16, Lakeside Elementary School. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m. Lakeside Chapel; arts and crafts, food, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lakeside Elementary; 5K run 9 a.m.; parade, 10 a.m.; duck races 3 p.m., Tamarack Brewery, watermelon eating contest, treasure hunt for kids. Call Kay Hopkins, 844-3425.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
Miriam Katz hosts a food allergy and gluten-free chat group, 10 a.m. to noon July 16, Green Tea House, 415 Second St. E., Whitefish. Donations accepted. Call 249-1080.
• Fourteenth annual Somers Cajun Street Dance, 7 p.m., July 16, downtown Somers. Gates open 6 p.m. Headliner is Dikki Du and the Zydeco Krewe. $20 at the gate; children 12 and under free. Proceeds benefit the Somers Volunteer Fire Department. Call 857-3119 or 857-3351.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m., July 18, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6 p.m., July 18, The Summit, Kalispell. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• AARP-sponsored 90-minute free presentation, “We Need to Talk — Family Conversations with Older Drivers,” 7 p.m., July 20, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 for a seat.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. July 21, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Glacier Rally in the Rockies Vintage Car show and Glacier Rod Run, July 22-23. Poker run registration 7 a.m., 747 Center St., tour at 9 a.m. Friday. Street dance, 7-10 p.m. Friday. Parade 10 a.m., Main St., Show and Shine 10:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, First Avenue West.
• 43rd annual Arts in the Park, July 22-24, Depot Park, Kalispell. Juried art show of more than 100 fine art and crafts booths, entertainment and food. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $3 daily or $5 weekend pass which includes museum admission, free for 6 and under; 755-5268.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead “19th and Counting” annual meeting/party and raffle, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July 22, Central School Museum, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Dinner $10; no-host beer and wine. Call 756-8993.
• Northwest Montana Rock Chucks Rock Club gem and mineral show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 23; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24, Grandstand Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Large variety of stones, agates and fossils.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
“Fishing for rocks” and gem dig. Raffles. Silent Auction. Admission $1.
• Bibler Summer Home and Garden tours kick off wine reception, 6-8 p.m. July 25. Light hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $50 each, $90 per couple; advance purchase required. Tours July 26-29. Call 756-3963.
• Heritage Days, July 25-31, Columbia Falls. Wednesday — Car Show, 5-9 p.m.; Thursday — Concert at Marantette Park, 7 p.m.; Friday Wildcat Endowment Auction and Barbecue, 5 p.m., Columbia Bar, NRA Rodeo 7 p.m., Blue Moon Arena; Saturday — Firemen’s Breakfast, 7 a.m. Don Anderson Fire Hall, three-on-three basketball, 7:30 a.m., Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K race, 8 a.m., craft fair, 9 a.m. on Nucleus Ave., Main Parade at noon, Wild horse drive, 2 p.m. U.S. 2, barn dance, 7-10 p.m., Marantette Park, NRA Rodeo 7 p.m., Blue Moon Arena; Sunday — Wildcat Golf Scramble, 9 a.m., West Glacier Golf Course; outdoor church service 9:30 a.m., Marantette Park. Call 892-1233 or 892-0178.
• Bibler Spring Home and Garden tours 5:30 and 7 p.m., July 26-29. Tickets $10 adults; $3 children; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Flathead High School Class of 1981 30th reunion, July 29-30. Social, 6 p.m. July 29, Vista Linda. Dinner and music, 6 p.m. July 30, Hilton Garden Inn. Call Andrea Conn Baumgardner, 751-5131.
• Montana State University booster, alumni and friends invited to a barbecue, 5:30 p.m. July 29, and golf tournament, 9 a.m. July 30, Mission Mountain Golf Course. Call Shad Hupka, 883-8803.
• Glacier Symphony and Chorale free kick-off concert for Festival Amadeus, 7 p.m. July 31, Depot Park, Whitefish. Call 257-3241.
• West Shore Community Library annual fundraiser, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Best Western White Oak Hotel, 4820 U.S. 93 S. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, desserts. Silent, live auctions. Tickets $50 per person.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• For parents of Colicky, Reflux, Intolerant and Allergic Kids support group meets at 6:15 p.m., Aug. 4, The Summit, Kalispell; refluxallergickids@hotmail.com or 890-0717.
• Cruisin’ by the Bay, Polson. Friday poker run noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 5; Car Show, 8 a.m., Main Street, poker walk, 10 a.m., Riverside Park concert feature Hot Rod Deluxe, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 6. Free admission; 883-1042.
• Taste of Kalispell, Aug. 6, Museum at Central School. Food, drink, live music; 756-8381.
• Howse House Bicentennial celebration and mountain man rendezvous, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6, Lawrence Park, Kalispell; Call Ron Beard, 756-8791.
• Wings for Wishes Fun Fly, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 6, corner of Farm to Market Road and Minesinger Trail.
• Sandpiper Outdoor Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 6, Polson courthouse lawn; 471-5243.
• 33rd annual Festival of the Arts, Aug. 6-7, Bigfork, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Over 160 arts and crafts booths, food, entertainment, children’s activities; 837-5888.
• Big Sky Chapter Antique and Classic Boat Show, Aug. 6-7, Lakeside. Free. Open to public.
• Montana Cup regatta championship, Aug. 6-7, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers; www.nfyc.org
• West Shore Community Library annual fundraiser, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Best Western White Oak Hotel, 4820 U.S. 93 S. Hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, desserts, silent and live auctions, live music; www.wsclibrary.org
• Huckleberry Days Art Festival, Aug. 12-14, 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.
• 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.
• Soroptimist of Polson annual Wine Festival, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 13, Polson Motorcoach and RV Resort/KOA, 200 Irvine Flats Road; 883-2668.
• 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.
• 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.