Daybook
Saturday
• Columbia Falls Heritage Days celebration: 7 a.m., Firemen’s Breakfast, Don Anderson Fire Hall, 624 First Ave. W.; 7:30 a.m., 3-on-3 basketball tournament; 8 a.m., Boogie-to-the Bank 5K and 10K run; 8 a.m., CASA fundraiser 40- or 70-mile bike ride. Meet at Meadow Lake Resort. Call Betsy Bayne, 862-5848 or 871-8827; 9 a.m., Arts, crafts and food vendors, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave.; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. luncheon, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave. High Stepper line dancers entertain 11 a.m. to noon; noon, Parade, Nucleus Avenue from Railway to Seventh Street; 1:30 p.m., Wild Horse Drive, U.S. 2 from Columbia Heights to Blue Moon; 7 p.m., NRA Rodeo, Blue Moon Arena; 7-10 p.m. — Barn dance. Music by Roy Wilhelm and Ashley Creek Ramblers, Marantette Park. Refreshments available.
• Bandit Saloon all day “street dance” barbecue benefit for Columbia Falls Wildcats, 624 Nucleus Ave. Portion of proceed go to local food bank.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for all educators and school employees.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to noon, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Li’l Buckaroo Round Up for kids ages 3 to 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Stick barrel racing, pole bending, roping, prizes for all. Mutton Bustin’ contestants announced.
• Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1101 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.
• International speaker Tom O’Bryan gives a free seminar on gluten sensitivity and celiac disease titled, “Put that Bread Down!,” 1-3 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Public invited. Call Chris Hurd, 253-6365.
• Nonprofit Missing Children Alert Program will take passport-type pictures and fingerprint children for free from 1-3 p.m., Albertsons Food and Drug Store, Kalispell. The program helps parents in the event the child ever turns up missing. Call 1-800-330-2461.
• Fundraiser for baby Georgia Mercer who is battling leukemia, Rail Line Tavern, 266 Pleasant Valley Road, Marion. Poker run for ATVs, dirt bikes and trucks from noon to 4:30 p.m. Live auction 5 p.m. with food and live music. Raffles. Call Summer, 885-0691.
• Somers/Lakeside Sports Booster fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Homestead Cafe, Lakeside. Barbecue chicken dinner $10, adults; $5, kids (includes raffle ticket). Raffle for Blacktail Mountain day ski pass. Basketball shooting, football toss, horse shoes and more. Public welcome.
• North Fork Preservation Association annual potluck and meeting, Sondreson Community Hall, Whale Creek. Potluck 5 p.m.; meeting and election of officers 7 p.m. Call 888-5084.
• Lone Pine State Park’s annual Star Gazers Night. Mark Paulson from Big Sky Astronomy Club gives a PowerPoint presentation geared for beginner star gazers at 9 p.m. Viewing until 1 a.m. Telescopes available. Cost is $5. Children under 12, free. Call 755-2706.
Sunday
• Sixth annual Foy’s to Herron Paddlethon, Foy’s Lake and Herron Park, Kalispell. Registration 7:30 a.m.; race 9 a.m. Call Steve, 261-9250.
• 35th annual Rollins barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Rollins School, Methodist Camp Road. Buffalo and turkey pit barbecue. Advanced tickets are $12, adults, and $6, children under 12. Tickets at the door, $14 and $7 respectively. Children under 5 eat free.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for all educators and school employees). Call (406) 293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead County Democratic Women host a meet-and-mingle social with state Democratic candidates, 6-8 p.m., Village Green Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Drinks and sandwiches will be served. Call Mary Reckin, 257-8160.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Polson.
• 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
• Whitefish School District board special meeting 7:30 a.m. board meeting room, to prepare interview questions for contractors/construction managers. Interviews will be from 2:30-6 p.m. Aug. 2; 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3, board meeting room.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork; sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
• Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m., Yellow Bay, on Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork. Boat tours, displays, nature walk. Meet staff. Director Jack Stanford lectures 3:15 p.m. All welcome.
• West Shore Community Library annual wine tasting and auction, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Spruce Lodge/Glacier Presbyterian Camp, Flathead Lake. $50 per person. Call 844-3917.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 862-6357.
Thursday
• Reunion potluck picnic for all who have ever worked at Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Those whose names begin with A-D bring salad; E-L, dessert; everyone else, a hot dish. Should serve 10. Bring service ware. Coffee and rolls provided. Call Curtis Peterson, 756-1844.
• World Breast-feeding Week family fun celebration, noon to 4 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Free games, face painting, music. Breast-feeding bungalow for moms. All welcome.
• Flathead Best Beginnings Community Council offers a Community Needs Assessment Survey during the Breast-feeding Fair, noon to 4 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Community members are encouraged to voice concerns/opinions about children and families’ needs.
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Century Link, Meridian Road; 2-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• FVCC hosts a community informational session about its Running Start program which provides high school juniors and seniors a reduced cost start to their college education, 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, large community room.
Friday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 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 Flathead elections supervisor Monica Eisenzimer. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
Creston National Fish Hatchery Nature Explore outdoor classroom open house, 1-3 p.m., Creston Fish Hatchery Road, Kalispell. Public invited. Call Evie Bradley, 758-6869.
• Soroptimist Thrift Haus back-to-school bag sale, 1-5 p.m. today and Aug. 4, 303 First St., Whitefish. Fill a plastic grocery bag for $5. Proceeds got to area nonprofits. Call 862-3330.
A look ahead
• Commemorative Air Force Missouri Wing will be flying a fully restored World War II B-25J Mitchell Bomber to Glacier Park International Airport Aug. 4-5. Public invited to see and fly in during regular airport hours. For reservations, call 314-486-1205 or at cafmo.org
• Dressage and Jumper Fun Day, 8 a.m. Aug. 4, Herron Park, Kalispell. Public invited.
• Epic Shore to Shore Race, Aug. 4, beginning on south end of Flathead Lake’s west shore. 24-mile race for teams or solo paddlers; 9.5-mile intermediate race; and fun 4.5-mile paddle. Fundraiser for First Descents adventure therapy organization for young adults with cancer; www.epicshoretoshore.com
• Little Bitterroot Lake Homeowners Association picks up trash, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 4. Volunteers needed. Call Paula Engel, 854-2205, for vests, bags and assignments.
• Eighth annual Evergreen Show and Shine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Open to all classes cars and motorcycles. No entry fee. Trophies, door prizes. Call Dan Demars, 837-4814; or Gary Gudmundson, 752-4937.
• Somers/Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department community pig, burgers and hot dogs barbecue, noon to 4 p.m., Aug. 4, Somers Fire Hall. Tickets at the door, $8 adults; $4 children 6-12; $15 family.
• Soroptimist Thrift Haus back-to-school bag sale, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 4, 303 First St., Whitefish. Fill a plastic grocery bag for $5. Proceeds got to area nonprofits. Call 862-3330.
• Farewell concert for Polson High School choral music teacher Chris Bumgarner, 4 p.m. Aug. 4, Polson High auditorium. Public invited.
• 34th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, Aug. 4-5, More than 140 booths featuring potter, painting, jewelry, metal and wood working and more. Food vendors, live entertainment. Hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Free parking shuttle. Call 837-5888.
• Seventh annual Big Sky Antique and Classic Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 4; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, Lakeside. Forty-foot dragon boats also on display. Boat parade, 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Call Alex Berry, 471-2293.
• Concerts and benefit for future Great Northern Veterans Peace Park, Aug. 4-5, Depot Park, Whitefish. Door open 2 p.m. daily. Headliners take stage at 7 p.m. Beer garden, food vendors. Admission free for children under 5. Call 863-1000, ext. 5.
• Pleasant Valley School reunion, open house and ice cream social, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 5, at the school, 7975 Pleasant Valley Road, Marion. Alumni, teachers, family and friends of Lost Prairie/Pleasant Valley invited. Call Janet Monk, 858-2264.
• Concordia College annual Cobber corn feed, 6 pm. Aug. 5, Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. All Concordia alumni, students, parents, friends and prospective students invited. Corn and beverages provided. Bring a potluck dish. Call Rhonda Kalvig, 755-1352.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. Aug. 6, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• KRMC’s Diabetes Care and Prevention Center gives a free pizza and swim party for kids with type 1 diabetes and their families, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Information session with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Michael Swinyard.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., Aug. 6, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call Gail, 752-6110.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation’s annual free ice cream social, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 7, Depot Park, Kalispell. Call 758-7717.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 751-4500.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 1-2 p.m., Aug. 7, 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.
• Summer Safe Sitter classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. Cost $35. Bring a sack lunch. Registration required. Call North Valley Hospital, 863-3627.
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 9, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Call 755-5268.
• Operation Finally Home Flathead fundraiser dinner and auction, Aug. 9, Flathead Lake Lodge. Prime rib dinner, silent and live auctions of travel packages and autographed sports memorabilia. Proceeds go to building 100 percent mortgage free for local wounded veterans. Tickets $50 at Three Rivers and Glacier Banks in Kalispell. Call Terry Kramer, 261-5135.
• Plaza West Dental’s ninth annual free chuckwagon breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 11, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell, across from North Bay Grille. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee. Public welcome.
• 31st annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Aug. 11, Swan Lake Day Park, mile marker 72, Montana 83. Huckleberry baking contest, 11 a.m. Silent auction, raffles, arts and crafts fair. Live music by Ashley Creek Ramblers, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Mission Mountain Winery free vertical wine tasting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 11, on Flathead Lake, U.S. 93, Dayton. Public invited.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 14, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 863-3630.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection luncheon tea, 11:30 a.m., Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 14-19, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman concert Aug. 14. Country musician Rodney Atkins concert Aug. 15. PRCA Rodeo Aug. 16-18. Demolition Derby Aug. 19.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., Aug. 14, school library.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 to 11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 17, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members; $5 for past and present educators and school employees) Call 883-4735.
• Sixth annual PEO Chapter BY Crab Crack, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 17, 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.
• Stumptown 2012 Barbecue Smoke-off Aug. 17-19, Whitefish. Sanctioned competition with live entertainment. 6-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Public welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
•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.
•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.
• 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.