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Tuesday
• Creston School board special meeting, 8 a.m. Public welcome.
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division in Kalispell, will offer claims assistance, 10 a.m. to noon, North Lincoln County Annex, Eureka.
• Blessing ceremony conducted by Vietnamese monks visiting from Michigan, 10 a.m., The Sunti World Art Gallery in Bigfork.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Topic is tourism. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• Glacier Park brown bag seminar presents paleoecologist Saxon Sharpe from Desert Research Institute in Nevada on “Vegetation Change in Glacier National Park,” noon to 1 p.m. West Glacier Community Building. Free. Open to public.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
• Deer Park School board meets 5 p.m. at the school.
• Swan River School board meets 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.
• Smith Valley School board meets at 6 p.m. in the library.
• Erich Jonas, creator of the “Original Egg Game” gives a free, interactive presentation, 6 p.m. Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.
• Montana Gospel Music Association presents The LeFevre Quartet in concert, 7 p.m., Christian Center, 255 Summit Ridge Dr., Kalispell. Sound Foundation opens show. Doors open 6:15 p.m. Free; an offering will be taken.
• Whitefish School board meets 7 p.m. District Conference Room.
• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 N. Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call 212-8107.
• West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Teletech employee drive.
• Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda. Lunch is $10. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.
• Montana Landlords Association meets at noon at Perkins, Kalispell. Lunch off the menu at 11 a.m. Call Georgia, 756-1265.
• Marc Nevas, founder of Kalispell’s Ananda Seva Montana, gives a free lecture on reducing school and work stress through meditation, noon, room 144, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public welcome. Call Mick Stemborski, 756-3945.
• Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets from 1-2:30 p.m., at The Summit in Kalispell. Speaker is Anita Darkenwald, clinical supervisor of Lamplighter House’s Day Treatment Program. Public welcome. Call Boyd Roth, 752-6003.
• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Music therapist Jenna Justice will present, “Music Therapy and PD.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
• Somers School board Curriculum Committee meets at 4 p.m., followed by Buildings, Facilities and Grounds Committee at 5 p.m. Somers Middle School.
• Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking ceremony, 4 p.m. Fifth Street West and Seventh Avenue, Columbia Falls. Public welcome. Call 257-8800.
• Flathead Beekeepers group meets 6:30 p.m., Glacier Discovery Square, Columbia Falls. All interested welcome.
• Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., administration building boardroom.
• Bigfork County Water and Sewer District board meets 7 p.m., district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.
• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Tom Jentz talks about hiking east and west in northern tier of Glacier Park. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Mike Spence, 857-2599.
• MADD DUI town hall meeting to honor those who have worked to keep roadways safer through prevention and enforcement, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Area police, legislators and judges will attend. Displays will be set up. Public welcome.
Thursday
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at noon, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. t o 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Qdoba, blood mobile.
• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Panel of nonprofit representatives will talk about using social media to network. RSVP to 756-3618.
• Flathead Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at 11:30 a.m., Back Room of the Night Owl, Columbia Falls. Social time, 11:30 a.m. Speaker is Marge Fisher. For reservations, call Bill Driver at 837-2744.
• Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Danielle Coffman talks about “The Montana Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act.” Program free. Optional lunch $10 for members and first-time guests; $15 for guests after first visit. RSVP to Deb Broadbent, 756-4233.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1-3 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Flathead Audubon offers a bird class for families with children ages 4 and us, 6:30-8 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Free. All welcome. Call Ansley Ford, 857-6788.
• Civil Air Patrol hosts an open house, 7 p.m., at the National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Use north entrance. All are welcome to attend. Call Rose Scaccia, 755-3398.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m.
• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences Community Group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Robin Kelson speaks on topic, “Turning Algae Into Soil: A Project for Balancing and Revitalizing Our Planet while Regenerating its Natural Resources.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.
Friday
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 8 a.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Whitefish Presbyterian Church flower sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, corner of Third and Central. All profits benefit local charities.
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; Best Buy, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., blood mobile.
• Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m., Wheat Montana, 405 Main St., Kalispell. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. GOP Central Committee chair and vice chair Sandy Welch and Richard Griffin will speak. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Potluck gathering to celebrate retirement of Jack Potter, Chief of Science and Resources Management for Glacier Park, 4:30 p.m., West Glacier Community Building. Public welcome.
• Rocky Mountain Rollers Good Sams RV Club first campout of season, Big Sky RV Resort, Rollins. Cost $30 per night for full hookups. Chili supper 5:30 p.m., followed by table games. Business meeting at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by potluck at 2 p.m. Call 755-6093 or 892-3179 for reservations/information.
• STAND Whitefish High School Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, hosts a free art show at 7 p.m., featuring work created by children displaced in Darfur refugee camps. Refreshments served. Public invited.
Saturday
• U.S. Postal Service annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive. Letter carriers will pick up your bag of nonperishable food at your mailbox to deliver to local food bank.
• Glacier Institute Volunteer Work Day. Volunteers need for cleaning, painting, light carpentry and outdoor work at Glacier Park Field Camp and Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Call 755-1211.
• Whitefish Presbyterian Church flower sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., corner of Third and Central. All profits benefit local charities.
• Fourth annual pie and perennial plant sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St., W., Columbia Falls.
• Seventh annual Great Northern 5K fun run and walk, Meridian Road bike/pedestrian path, Kalispell, across from Peterson School. Race day registration 8 a.m.; Kids Sprint, 9:30 a.m.; 5K starts at 10 a.m. Prizes for top finishers and raffles. Call 471-1949.
• Cherry Blossom Festival, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Upper Beardance Community Club, mile marker 22, east shore of Flathead Lake. Rummage sale, homemade pies for sale. Raffles. Free coffee.
• All teens ages 14-18 invited to free non-denominational Roots and Wings (RAW) leadership seminar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., FVCC. Lunch provided.
• HAM Radio operator training by Flathead Amateur Radio Club, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21, Marina Cay, Bigfork. Cost is $35 plus $12 exam fee. To register, call Jim Eddington, 837-6616.
• Boat swap and tent sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Glacier Outdoor Center, U.S. 2 W., West Glacier. Bring your equipment May 11-13 to be sold or swapped. Call 888-5454.
• Bibler Spring Home and Garden tours, 10 a.m. and noon, today and Sunday. Tickets $10 adults; $2 children; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Shari, 982-3437.
• Yellow Bay Community Club’s eighth annual Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yellow Bay Clubhouse, mile marker 18, Montana 35. Fair trade, local arts and crafts, raffles, live entertainment. Lunch available. Call Barbara, 982-3064.
• Flathead Audubon bird walk, 10 a.m., Whitefish. Meet at pond between The Springs retirement home and ball fields off Montana 40. Bring binoculars if you can. All welcome. Call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548.
• Free seminar by Jimmy Odem of Jim’s Flying Lures, to learn how to manufacture specialty fishing lures, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Call 407-0363 for information or to register.
• Chili feed and raffle cancer benefit for Danette Mitchell, 5-10 p.m., Kalispell Elks Lodge. Raffle items include Remington rifle, numerous basket raffles and much more. Need not be present to win. Chili $5 per person; $2 children under 10. All welcome.
• Flathead Valley Roller Derby, Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building. Doors open 6 p.m. Competition starts 7 p.m. Presale tickets $8, Wheaton’s, Kalispell. Proceeds from ticket sales go to Meals on Wheels. Bring a nonperishable food item for $2 off at door or two raffle tickets if have presale tickets. Call 406-260-2993.
• Valley Voices Community Choir’s 10th anniversary spring concert, “What a Wonderful World,” 7 p.m. Glacier High School. Special guests Off the Record. Free. Everyone welcome
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County Bash at the Bay fundraiser, 5-7:30 p.m., Fazooli’s, Somers. Dinner, reverse auction, silent auction, prizes. Tickets are $200 for two people. Call 752-0092.
Sunday
• Bibler Spring Home and Garden tours at 10 a.m. and noon. Tickets $10 adults; $2 children; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Meet and greet for actors and crew for 2011 Bigfork Summer Playhouse season, 10 a.m., theater lobby. Continental breakfast served.
• Boat swap and tent sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center, U.S. 2 W., West Glacier. Bring your equipment May 11-13 to be sold or swapped. Call 888-5454.
Monday
• American Legion members will be repainting white highway cross markers today. Use caution around road crews on U.S. 93 and 2, Montana 35 and 206, Farm to Market Road and Reserve Drive.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Speaker is Jane Karas, president of Flathead Valley Community College. Call Caroline Solomon, 837-4525.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Dr. Erik Schroeder and physical therapist Trevor Eccles give a free seminar on treating back pain, 5:30-7 p.m., Flathead Health and Fitness, 300 First Ave. W., Kalispell;
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-6:45 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.
• Gateway to Glacier Trail Boosters meets 6:30 p.m., Heaven’s Peak Lodge and Resort, 12130 U.S. 2 East, West Glacier. Discussion on proposed pedestrain/bicycle trail from Coram to West Glacier. Public welcome; valannparsons@yahoo.com
A Look Ahead
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., May 17, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program titled, “Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy.” Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Dr. Erik Schroeder and physical therapist Joel Shehan give a free seminar on treating back pain, 5:30-7 p.m. May 17, The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Call Erin, 756-7878.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 17, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
• Holocaust survivor and international speaker Noemi Shoenberger Ban gives a presentation about her experiences, 7 p.m. May 17, Glacier High School. Free. Public invited.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., May 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. End of year potluck. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., May 17, Clementine’s 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Panel discussion of making and using sourdough. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., May 17, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Calamity Singers perform. Speaker is Paula Abbott. Cost is $8. RSVP Rosainne, 257-8098 or Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• National Weather Service weather spotter training, 7 p.m. May 19, United Way Conference Room, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call program manager Trent Smith, 406-329-4840.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18, Eureka High School.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. May 18, Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Dina Wood, chair for Relay for Life will talk about cancer awareness. Speaker is Paula Abbot. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• The documentary, “My Name is Noemi” about Holocaust survivor Noemi Shoenberger Ban will be shown at 8 p.m. May 18, Central Christian Church, Kalispell. Ban and filmmaker Jim Lortz will lead a question and answer session following film. All welcome. Call Darryl Kistler, 270-0603 or 755-5265.
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 yard sale fundraiser, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19-20 17 W. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Donations welcome. Call Marty, 250-1046; or Paul, 212-5052.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., May 19, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 19, The Wave, Whitefish.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. May 19, at Piggyback Barbecue, 102 Wisconsin Ave. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
• Dyslexia seminars presented by Elsie Johnson, 1-3 p.m., and 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 19, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Pre-registration required. Call 800-276-3138.
• Northwest Montana Patriots host a townhall meeting, 6:45 p.m. May 19, Valley Victory Church, 315 E. Evergreen Dr., Kalispell. Area representatives and senators will answer questions and discuss recent legislative session. Public welcome.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. May 19, 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. May 19, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.
• Crown of the Continent Choir in concert with Whitefish Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. May 19, Flathead High School auditorium. Free. Public welcome
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20-21, 17 W. Evergreen Dr. Proceed go toward Scouts’ fair booth. Donations welcome. Call 756-8346.
• Mosquito Control District board meets 8:30-10 a.m., May 20, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave.W., Kalispell.
• Free Montana Superhost customer service workshop for businesses and organizations, 9 a.m. to noon, May 20, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave. Pre-register by calling Jan Metzmaker, 862-3390.
• Red Cross blood drives May 20: 11 a.m. 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Centurylink, Meridian Road.
• Columbia Falls Library old and new book sale fundraiser, noon to 5 p.m. May 20.
• Eighth annual Spring for Glacier gala fundraiser for Glacier Park, May 20. Events begin at 4 p.m. at Belton Chalet with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Guest will ride Red Busses to Lake McDonald for dinner, boat rides, entertainment, live and silent auctions. Tickets $125 per person. Call 888-9039.
• Columbia Falls Library Association book sale, noon to 5 p.m. May 20, Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.
• Gala dinner and dance to benefit Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, May 20, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social hour 5:30 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Music by Andre Floyd and Mood Iguana. Tickets $75 each, available at Snappy’s, VFW Kalispell, Kalispell Grand Hotel and Veterans Food Pantry. Call Cinnamon, 756-7304.
• Flathead Audubon field trip to Lazy Creek above head of Whitefish Lake. Meet at 8 a.m. May 21 at Whitefish McDonalds. Return at 11 a.m. at Bring binoculars or scope. Free. All welcome. Call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• West Valley School Spring Run Off 5K and almost 12K family run/walk, 9 a.m. May 21, West Valley School, 2290 Farm to Market Kalispell. Proceeds benefit West Valley PTO. Register at westvalleyschool.com.
• HAM Radio operator training by Flathead Amateur Radio Club, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 21, Marina Cay, Bigfork. Cost is $35 plus $12 exam fee. To register, call Jim Eddington, 837-6616.
• Hooves and Company horseback poker ride and silent auction, 10 a.m. May 21, Herron Park, Kalispell. Lunch at noon. Door prizes. $15 adults; $9 juniors 18 and under. Fundraiser for Foys to Blacktail Trails Project. Call Sherrie Callaway, 250-0351.
• Creston Cemetery Association annual business meeting, 11 a.m. May 21, cemetery grounds. Annual spring cleaning begins at 9 a.m.
• Kupcakes 4 Kancer benefit and spaghetti feed for 4-year-old Katelyn Roker, 4-7 p.m. May 21, St. Matthew’s School cafeteria. Live gourmet cupcake and baked goods auction, silent auction, raffles. Call Jaime Roker, 885-7566, or Andy Murphy, 885-5061.
• Susan Conrad gives a slide presentation on her 1,110-mile sea kayak journey through the Northwest Passage, May 21, Clementine’s 256 Bridge St., Bigfork. Social hour 5-6 p.m.; 90-minute presentation starts 6 p.m. $5 cover charge. Wine, beer, dessert for sale.
• Treasure State Chorale in concert, 7 p.m. May 21, Crossroads church, Montana 35, Bigfork. Classical and patriotic selections for Armed Forces Day. Free admission; offering will be taken.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 5:30 p.m. May 24, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26, Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., May 26, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. May 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 24, Troy High School.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25, Flathead Electric.
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m. May 26, Applied Materials.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 19th annual Loon and Fish Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 28; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 29, Seeley Lake Elementary School. Art and crafts, demonstrations, wildlife programs, children’s activities. Call Scott Milner, 406-677-0717.
• Whitefish VFW Memorial Day services May 30: 10:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens, Kalispell; 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial Depot Park, Kalispell; 1 p.m. C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Montana Veterans Home.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 31, Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Protege Salon and Muse Style host Spread the Love 2011 fashion show, 6-8 p.m. June 1, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Proceeds benefit Abbie Shelter. For tickets, call 752-4247 or 837-2400.
• LaBrant-Lindsey Lane Land Use Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. June 2, Flathead County Planning and Zoning office, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call 751-8200.
• Free presentation by the Wellness Project on how to improve and maintain your health and well-being, 9:30 a.m. June 4, Wellness Resource Center, 725 Sixth Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 257-7572.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• “Art Meets Literacy” event 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 7, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Art created by literacy clients and volunteers on display.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 10-11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 12, Courthouse Lawn, Kalispell. Free admission.
• Dr. Bret Lindsay, a neurologist at Glacier Neuroscience Center, presents a free educational program on multiple sclerosis, “Advances in MS and Current Therapies,” noon to 2 p.m. June 10, Hampton Inn, 1140 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Lunch and refreshments provided. RSVP to Shared Solutions, 800-887-8100.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 16, 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meets at 7 p.m. June 16, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 406-881-4288 (leave a message).
• Whitefish Relay for Life, June 17-18, Whitefish High School Track. Call Michelle Howke, 406-261-7942.
• Kalispell Relay for Life, June 24-25, Legends Field. Call Shana Beccari, 406-261-0952.
• 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.
• Fourth of July parade, Main Street, Kalispell.
• Bigfork Fourth of July Parade, noon. Children’s carnival follows. “Ducks for Bucks” race the Wild Mile, 4 p.m.; 837-5888.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 21-24. Street dance, 7-10 p.m. Friday. Parade 10 a.m., Show and Shine 10:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
• 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.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Taste of Kalispell, Aug. 6, Museum at Central School. Food, drink, live music; 756-8381.
• 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.