Daybook
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., 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, today through Aug. 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.
Saturday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Doggie Dayz, 9 a.m. to noon, Depot Park, Kalispell. Bring your pet for fun activities.
• Glacier Concours d’Elegance European car show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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.
• Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Free admission.
• Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1001 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Area shelters and rescue groups offer spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call Darcy at KittyMom’s Rescue 752-4460.
• Humane Society of Northwest Montana Volunteer Orientation 11 a.m., Humane Society, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-PAWS.
• Spinnaker annual Shriners chili cook-off and tasting 4 p.m. Wiener dog registration 4:30 p.m.; races begin at 5 p.m., Lakeside. Call 844-2176 or 257-4634.
• Lone Pine State Park unveils a new wolf exhibit at noon, at the Visitor Center off Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. A short, interpretive program follows with crafts for kids. Refreshments. Call 755-2706.
• Big Arm barn dance fundraiser, 6-10 p.m., Big Arm Historic School pavilion. Music by For Ever Country; food, raffle, silent auction. Call 849-6628.
Sunday
• Last day of season for Woodland Water Park, Kalispell. Open swim $3 per person. Call 758-7812.
• Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Free admission.
• Flathead Car and Vendor Show for Kids for Make-A-Wish Montana, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Montana Raceway Park, 3790 U.S. 93 N. Food, raffles, music.
Monday
• Swank Enterprises will be installing a new water service line today through Wednesday at 101 E. Center St. Work will take place in the westbound lane near the northeast corner of First Avenue East. Traffic will be redirected.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 406-293-0100.
• Democratic Women’s Organization general membership meeting, 11:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speakers are Democratic candidates for Flathead County Commissioner Gil Jordan and Clara Mears-LaChappelle and legislative candidates Shannon Hanson and Dave Fern .
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 3:30 a.m., conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Autism Support Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Parents and caregivers welcome. Children welcome to come and play in skate park or watch movies on big screen. Call 257-8758.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Baptist Church.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 4 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board retreat at 5 p.m., FVCC board room.
• Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call 755-8423.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., Lakeside Sewer District office, 253 Bierney Creek Road. Open to public.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Flathead City-County Health Department, Kalispell.
Thursday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 31, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Club president Mark Johnson will lead discussion. Lunch available. Public invited. Call 253-7467.
• 13th annual huckleberry pancake breakfast fundraiser, 8 a.m. to noon, Sept. 1-3, Laughing Horse Lodge, Swan Lake. Suggested donation $7, includes sausage, juice and coffee; tax deductible. Proceeds benefit families affected by fire.
• Cars in the Canyon car show, noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 1, Deer Lick Saloon, Martin City. Russ Nasset and the Revelators play 6-10 p.m.
• Rumble Over the Bay fly-in, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 2, Ferndale Airport, 325 N. Ferndale Dr. Open to public. Free shuttle from Sliters Park in Bigfork and parking area west of air field. Pancake breakfast for suggested $5 donation. Airplane rides, $25. Static radio-controlled aircraft display. Over 60 aircraft. Concessions.
• North Valley Refuse will maintain its regular schedule on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
• Evergreen Disposal will run normal routes on Labor Day, Sept. 3.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Infant Massage Class, 4-5 p.m. first and second Tuesday of month (Sept. 4-11), Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. Free. Call 863-3535.
• Public tours of Peterson and Edgerton Elementary Schools to see overcrowding impact, in support of Kalispell Public School bond proposal , 1-3 p.m. Sept. 4. For Peterson, call Melissa at 751-3737. For Peterson call Sabra at 751-4010 to arrange a time.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 1-2 p.m., Sept. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets first Tuesday of the month. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Free traditional quilt workshop meets at noon every Wednesday, Sept. 5-Nov. 14, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. All welcome. Brings a salad or dessert; drinks provided. Call Betty Jo Malone, 755-6323; or Kim at the museum, 756-8381.
• Women’s Cancer Support Group meets noon to 1:30 p.m. monthly, on first and third Wednesdays, (Sept. 5 and 19) North Valley Hospital Library. Free. Call 863-3513.
• USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Sept. 5, Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-890-1823.
• Public tour of central kitchen at Flathead High School in support of upcoming bond proposal, 5:30-6 p.m. Sept. 5. Meet at FHS Food Court. Call Mike, 751-3432.
• 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.
• Sixth annual Brats, Burgers and Band community fundraiser for Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department, 5 p.m. Sept. 7, Harbor Village Pavilion, Eagle Bend, Bigfork. Barbecue $10 adults; $25 family of four. Live music by Smokin’ Joe. Raffle tickets available at all Bigfork Banks and fire hall. Call Jim Sticka, 837-2294.
• Life After Loss grief support group for people who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or neonatal loss, 6-7:30 p.m., Sept. 11, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. W., Whitefish. Free. Call Tamarack Grief Resource Center counselor Carrie Thiel, 261-0724; or nurse Denise Cox, 863-3535.
• 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.
• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., Sept. 12, administration boardroom.
• Whitefish Figure Skating Club’s annual Little Black Dress Affair style show on ice, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Stumptown Ice Den. Appetizers, wine and punch. Tickets $25 at all participating shops.
• Neurological surgeon Dr. Frank Bishop gives a free presentation titled, “Concussion = Brain Injury,” 7 p.m. Sept. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Learn about symptoms and brain damage that concussions can cause and how to protect from injury. Public invited. Call 751-5775.
• Mission Valley Animal Shelter Doggy Wash fundraiser, 11 a.m. Sept. 15, First Interstate Bank parking lot, Polson. Bring your dog and camera. Shelter will provide tubs, hoses, shampoo, towels and brushes. Full-service food truck. Discounted microchipping. Call 883-5312.
• 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.
• Teen social for grades six to 12, 4-5:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Wii gaming, crafts, free food. Theme is “Fairyland in a Jar.” Create a mini-fantasyscape for locker or bedroom.
• 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. Books, CDs, audio and video tapes, records. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Driver Safety classes Sept. 24: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Troy United Methodist Church, Troy. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Libby Christian Church. Call 283-7000.
•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.