Daybook
Tuesday
• Flathead County Mosquito Control District board meets 8-10 a.m., Earl Bennett Building, Environmental Health conference room, Kalispell.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 863-3630.
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at 9:45 a.m., Highlands Restaurant parking lot for U.S. 2 clean-up. Potluck lunch follows at noon, Lois Yeager’s cabin, Glacier Wilderness Ranch. To carpool, meet at 9 a.m. at Smith’s. Call Janet Olson, 837-4732.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection luncheon tea, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Capt. Dan will talk about Far West Cruises. Speaker is Rhonda Bell. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Inland Empire Carnival opens 5 p.m. Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman concert; gates open 6 p.m.
• 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.
• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.
• Smith Valley School board final budget meeting, 6 p.m., in the library.
• Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead annual potluck celebration, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Rebecca Farms Pavilion. Public invited. Bring serviceware. Call 212-8107.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 14, school library. Public welcome.
• Whitefish School board meets 7 p.m., board meeting room, 600 E. Second St.
Wednesday
• Kalispell Public Schools Communications Committee meets 7:30 a.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Glacier High School Conference Center.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Lighthouse Christian Home will share its mission. Speaker is Rhonda Bell. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Today’s events: Inland Empire Carnival opens at noon. Country musician Rodney Atkins concert; gates open 6 p.m.
• Community Night, 5-11 p.m. Cold Stone Creamery, 110 Hutton Ranch Road, Kalispell. Portion of proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Today’s events: McDonald Day/Senior Citizens Day — $10 discount on rodeo tickets. Inland Empire Carnival opens at noon. PRCA Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Indian relay racing.
• Flathead Valley Genealogy Society, meets Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Program at 7 p.m. on “The Settling of the West: What Can Land Records Tell You about Your Ancestors.” Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.
Friday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 883-4735.
• Montana Dahlia Society Dahlia and Gladiolus Show, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Aug. 18; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 19, Floriculture Building, Northwest Montana Fair, Kalispell.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Today’s events: Fair Parade, 10 a.m. Main Street. Wrangler Patriot Night; veterans with military ID get free admission at outside gate and to rodeo, and $10 food voucher. Inland Empire Carnival opens at noon. Pig wrestling 3 p.m., Northern Stars Arena. Justin Mutton Bustin’, 7 p.m., Grandstand. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Indian relay races.
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. KRMC.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Joe Balyeat with Americans for Prosperity. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Sixth annual PEO Chapter BY Crab Crack, 5-7 p.m., Glacier Brewery, Polson. Dungeness crab, shrimp, jojo potatoes and more. Beer sold separately. Live entertainment. Tickets $25, available at Glacier Brewing or call Toni Young, 883-1676. Limited tickets may be available at door.
• Black Cat Appreciation Days, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Aug. 18, Mission Valley Animal Shelter, North Reservoir Road, Polson. Discounted adoption fees for all cats.
• Stumptown 2012 Barbecue Smoke-off today through Aug. 19, Whitefish. Sanctioned competition with live entertainment. 6-10 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Public welcome.
Saturday
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Today’s events: Inland Empire Carnival opens 11 a.m. Pig wrestling 3 p.m., Northern Stars Arena. Justin Mutton Bustin’, 7 p.m., Grandstand. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Indian relay races. Sunday events: Inland Empire Carnival opens at noon. Demolition Derby, 6 p.m., Grandstand. Exhibit buildings close 8 p.m.
• Miriam Katz and Greg Logan offer Cookin’ Up Good Vibrations for Kids, 2-3 p.m., Terrapin Farm, 6505 Farm to Market Road, Whitefish. Ages 3-10 will learn about healthy eating, take a pickup truck ride and have fun activities. Cost $5, Call Katz, 249-1080.
• Inland Paradise fundraiser and concert for Greater Polson Community Foundation, 5:30 p.m., in Rocky Point. Music by Dan Dubuque. Island cuisine and drinks. Tickets $75. Call 883-4044.
Sunday
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Today’s events: Inland Empire Carnival opens at noon. Demolition Derby, 6 p.m., Grandstand. Exhibit buildings close 8 p.m.
• First Baptist Church ice cream social, 12:30-2:30 p.m., 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Root beer floats, banana splits, sundaes, cones. Donations accepted for Children’s Bible Camp Fund.
• Bigfork Community Players hosts a gathering for people to learn more about the troupe and how to get involved, 1-3 p.m., Bigfork Senior Center, 639 Commerce St., Bigfork. Presentation by freelance director and performer Monique Kleinhans. Beer, wine and soft drinks served. Bring a hors d’oeuvres to share. No theater experience necessary. All welcome.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 406-293-0100.
• Evergreen School board meets at noon, administration boardroom.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
A look ahead
• Randy Winter, service officer for Montana Veterans Affairs Division will be available to veterans and their independents, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 21 and 22, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.
• Red Cross blood drives Aug. 21: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Interstate Bank, Main Street, Kalispell; 2-5 p.m. Lakeside Baptist Church.
• Explore Your Gifts and Talents workshop for kids 10 and older, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Kalispell Middle School cafetorium. Arts, crafts, music, writing and more. Each child receives a workbook. Drop ins OK. Donation requested. Call FVCC adjunct instructor Jana Ostrom, 210-5723.
• Glacier Park brown bag lecture by Kerry Foresman on rare species in the park such as porcupine, least weasel and fisher, noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, West Glacier Community Building. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 3 p.m., Aug. 21, Glacier Park International Airport board room. Workshop from noon to 3 p.m.
• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m. Aug. 21, City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.
• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9 a.m., Aug. 22, Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 22, Cut Bank Catholic Church.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Eureka High School. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 406-293-6344.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 23, East Glacier Lodge.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 23, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 24, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is Brandon Simpson with Montana College Republicans. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast, Aug. 24-26, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Doggie Dayz, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 25, Depot Park, Kalispell. Bring your pet for fun activities.
• Glacier Concours d’Elegance European car show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 25, at the soccer fields next to Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Alfa Romeos, Austin Healeys, BMWs, Lamborghinis, Porsches and more will compete for awards. Spectators welcome. Road rally on Sunday. Call Ben Lombardi, 250-0440 or Darren Hall, 471-5883.
• Spinnaker annual Shriners chili cook-off and wiener dog races, Aug. 25, Lakeside. All-you-can-eat taco buffet. Call 844-2176 or 257-4634.
• Big Arm barn dance fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 25, Big Arm Historic School pavilion. Music by For Ever Country; food, raffle, silent auction. Call 849-6628.
• Flathead Car and Vendor Show for Kids for Make-A-Wish Montana, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26, Montana Raceway Park, 3790 U.S. 93 N. Food, raffles, music.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27, Libby Christian Church $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 406-293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. Aug. 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 28, Eureka Baptist Church.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 28, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Flathead City-County Health Department, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30, Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• North Valley Refuse will maintain its regular schedule on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
• Public tours of Peterson Elementary School classrooms to see overcrowding impact, in support of Kalispell Public School bond effort, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 4. Call Melissa at 751-3737 to arrange a time.
• 25th annual Taste of Whitefish, 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 6, One Central Avenue and O’Shaughnessy Center rain or shine.
• Free financial clinic for senior citizens, 11 a.m. Sept. 12: Samaritan House Admin Building, 1110 Second St. E. Kalispell; and Whitefish Golden Agers Community Center, 121 E. Second St., Whitefish. Call Brandon Rice, 758-5730.
• North Valley Hospital Planetree Festival and 10 year anniversary celebration, 3-7 p.m. Sept. 12. Food by Valley Cafe, live music, raffles, hospital tours. Massage and pet therapy, displays, demonstrations. Free. Public invited.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Sept. 19, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Ronan Area Chamber fourth annual Harvest Fest, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 15, Ronan Visitor Center, U.S. 93. Chili cook-off; food and craft vendors; kids’ games; largest pumpkin, scarecrow and straw bale decorating contests. Call 406-676-8300.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 20, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Oct. 17, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 15, basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Nov. 21, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 28, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.