Daybook

| August 17, 2012 6:30 AM

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 from 1-6 p.m. 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 Sunday, 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.

• Logan Pass Star Party, 9 p.m., Glacier Park. Visit www.bigskyastroclub.org

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.

• Patt Bass, Pet Partners certified dog visitation program founder, offers free informational sessions on how to become part of a pet therapy team, 9-11 a.m. today; and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, former chapel behind Columbia Falls Veterans Home.

• WAGminster Dog Show and picnic, noon to 3 p.m., Hugh Rogers WAG Park, Armory Road, Whitefish. Free food, music, goodie bags to first 100 families that enter. Call Alpine Animal Hospital, 862-2524.

• 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.

• Somers School board meets at 6 p.m. Somers Middle School.

Tuesday

• 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. and 22, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls.

• Red Cross blood drives: 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., 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., West Glacier Community Building. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.

• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 3 p.m., Glacier Park International Airport board room. Workshop from noon to 3 p.m.

• City of Kalispell Impact Fee Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m., City Hall Chambers, 201 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Open to public.

Wednesday

• Whitefish School board retreat, 8 a.m. to noon, Bohemian Grange Hall, Whitefish.

• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9 a.m., Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

• CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 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., Cut Bank Catholic Church.

Thursday

• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 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., East Glacier Lodge.

• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead meet at 7 p.m., basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Guests welcome. Call 881-4288 (leave a message).

A look ahead

• 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.

• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., Aug. 27, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 27, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• 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.

• Flathead County High School Class of 1956 reunion dinner, Sept. 6, Buffalo Hill Golf Course, Kalispell. Cash bar 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. $30 per person. RSVP by Aug. 30 to Bobbie, 752-4021; or Connie, 755-8790.

• 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).

• Friends of the Flathead County Libraries annual book sale, Sept. 21-23, Kalispell Center Mall.

•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.