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Tuesday
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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.
• History of Whitefish program series, 12:30 p.m., 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.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Cayuse Prairie School board regular and reorganization meeting, 4 p.m. Public welcome.
• Dr. Erik Schroeder and physical therapist Joel Shehan give a free seminar on treating back pain, 5:30-7 p.m., The Wave, 1250 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Call Erin, 756-7878.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
• Community Nigh 5-9 p.m., Naked Noodle Restaurant, 10 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Dine in or take out. Portion of proceeds benefit Humane Society of Northwest Montana.
• Somers School District Negotiations Committee meets 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Holocaust survivor and international speaker Noemi Shoenberger Ban gives a presentation about her experiences, 7 p.m., Glacier High School. Free. Public invited.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., 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.
• Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school conference room.
Wednesday
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:15-11:15 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. End of year potluck. Pre-school age child care provided free. Call 257-LOVE (5683).
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Eureka High School.
• TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday, Calvary Lutheran Church, 2200 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Weigh-in 10 a.m.; meeting 10:30 a.m. Call 257-2063 or 314-4205.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 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.
• Deer Park School board special meeting, 5 p.m.
• Flathead County Growth Policy Update workshop, 6 p.m. Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Public welcome.
• Somers School Distric Building and Facilities Committee meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Evergreen Fire District meets 7 p.m., at the fire hall.
• Dirty Hands Gardening Club meets 7 p.m. Whitefish Middle School, Pod A. Adam from Box of Rain Indoor Gardening Store will present.
• The documentary, “My Name is Noemi” about Holocaust survivor Noemi Shoenberger Ban will be shown at 7 p.m., 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.
Thursday
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative board and executive council meets, 10:30 a.m., 124 Third Ave. E, Kalispell, second floor conference room.
• Dyslexia seminars presented by Elsie Johnson, 1-3 p.m., and 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Pre-registration required. Call 800-276-3138.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., at Piggyback Barbecue, 102 Wisconsin Ave. Refreshments served. Free and open to public. Call 862-3501.
• Bigfork Museum of Art and History annual Jewel of Bigfork auction, 5:30 p.m., BruMar Estates, 29048 Broken Leg Road, Bigfork. Hors d’oeuvres, desserts; cash bar. Tickets $20 for member; $25 for nonmembers, available at museum and The Jug Tree; or call 837-6927.
• Northwest Montana Patriots host a townhall meeting, 6:45 p.m., 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., 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 Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.
• National Weather Service weather spotter training, 7 p.m., United Way Conference Room, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. Call program manager Trent Smith, 406-329-4840.
• Crown of the Continent Choir in concert with Whitefish Community Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium. Free. Public welcome.
Friday
• Ninth annual Small Business Hazardous Waste Collection event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (all day by appointment) Flathead County Landfill, U.S. 93, between Kalispell and Whitefish. To pre-register, call 756-8993 by May 19. For information, call 756-8993.
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Saturday, 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., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Free Montana Superhost customer service workshop for businesses and organizations, 9 a.m. to noon, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, 1380 Wisconsin Ave. Pre-register by calling Jan Metzmaker, 862-3390.
• Red Cross blood drives: 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.
• Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. GOP legislators will discuss recent session. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Eighth annual Spring for Glacier gala fundraiser for Glacier Park. 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., Discovery Square, Columbia Falls.
• Gala dinner and dance to benefit Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry, 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.
• Evergreen Family Fun Night, 5:30-8 p.m., Evergreen Junior High School. Tickets five for $1. Fundraiser for Evergreen Fitness Team.
• 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. Dinner $10. RSVP to Kathy, 752-0599. All 40-plus singles welcome.
Saturday
• Flathead Audubon field trip to Lazy Creek above head of Whitefish Lake. Meet at 8 a.m. at Whitefish McDonald’s. Return at 11 a.m. at Bring binoculars or scope. Free. All welcome. Call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548.
• Boy Scout Troop 1948 yard sale, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., 17 W. Evergreen Dr. Proceed go toward Scouts’ fair booth. Donations welcome. Call 756-8346.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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., 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., Marina Cay, Bigfork. Cost is $35 plus $12 exam fee. To register, call Jim Eddington, 837-6616.
• Flathead Valley E-Waste Collection event, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Valley Recycling, 1410 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Low cost recycling of electronic equipment. Call 257-2574.
• Operation Medicine Cabinet, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flathead City Health Department, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell, and North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Safely dispose of unwanted, expired medications. Free.
• Hooves and Company horseback poker ride and silent auction, 10 a.m., 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., cemetery grounds. Annual spring cleaning begins at 9 a.m.
• Weekly wildflower walks begin today at 11 a.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Walks are 45-minutes long and will continue through June 18. Meet at Visitor Center. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2
• Kupcakes 4 Kancer benefit and spaghetti feed for 4-year-old Katelyn Roker, 4-7 p.m., 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 titled, “Oceans of Uncertainty: A Sea of Revelations,” on her 1,110-mile sea kayak journey through the Northwest Passage, 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., Crossroads church, Montana 35, Bigfork. Classical and patriotic selections for Armed Forces Day. Free admission; offering will be taken.
Sunday
• Annual Waldum Spring Renewal Conference, 7-8:30 p.m. today and Monday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. The Rev. Rick Nelson speaks on the topic, “Don’t Worry. Be happy.” Public invited. Freewill offering taken.
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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Annual Waldum Spring Renewal Conference continues 7-8:30 p.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. The Rev. Rick Nelson speaks on the topic, “Don’t Worry. Be happy.” Public invited. Freewill offering taken.
A Look Ahead
• Gislason Family Chiropractic offers initial exams May 24 for a minimum $39 donation; and adjustments May 25 for a minimum $25 donation. All proceeds will benefit Whitefish Food Bank. Call 862-9700 for an appointment.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. May 24, Troy High School.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 5:30 p.m. May 24, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 25, Flathead Electric.
• 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.
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m. May 26, Applied Materials.
• Kalispell Senior Center hosts a Memorial Program, 5 p.m. May 26, 403 Second Ave. W. Calamity Singers perform. Potluck follows. Bring a dish or $3. All welcome.
• 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, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Audubon field trip along McDonald Creek. Meet at 8 a.m. May 28, Alberta Visitor Center, West Glacier; return by noon. To sign up, call Steve Gniadek, 892-7406.
• 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.
Wildlife photographer Sumio Harada gives two presentations on “The Mountain Lions of Many Glacier,” 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reservations required; 888-5393.
• 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.
• Fairview Cemetery annual Memorial Day Service, May 30, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road. Honor Guard presents at 1:45 p.m.; ceremony at 2 p.m. officiated by Kelly Hartman.
• Evergreen Disposal will be running regular routes on May 30, Memorial Day.
• 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.
North Valley Senior Center garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3-4; 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.
• 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.
• Frank Garner gives a presentation on his training of police in Afghanistan with a slide show on raid that led to death of Osama Bin Laden, 11 a.m. June 10, Columbia Falls Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave. Call 892-4087.
• 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.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has an open house 6-9 p.m. June 10, 180 Redfield Lane, Lakeside. Learn about food storage, disaster plans, car kits and more. Free food samples and handouts.
• 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.
• Ninth annual Swan Race, June 25, corner of Falls Creek Road and Montana 83. 10K, 5K and 1 mile run. Call Swan Ecosystem Center, 754-3137.
• 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.
• Western States Heavy Equipment Rodeo, July 7-8, Kalispell.
• 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.