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Thursday
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Anne Morley leads a 2-mile loop hike along Sprunger-Whitney nature trail in Swan Valley, 10 a.m. Meet at trailhead off Montana 83, 7 miles south of Swan Lake Trading Post. Call 886-2242.
• Laser School graduation, 11 a.m., Linderman Education Center gym.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Marion Volunteer Fire Department.
• Whitefish Independent High School graduation, 1 p.m., Hope Garden, Muldown Elementary School.
• Montana Wilderness Walks Program 50th anniversary celebration, 6-9 p.m., Split Rock Cafe and KM Theater, downtown Kalispell. Jake Bramante will talk about hiking all of Glacier Park’s trails last year. Free appetizers, door prizes, and Wilderness Walks books. Cash bar. Call Sarah Lundstrum, 755-6304.
• Foundation of Freedom rally and book signing by Sharron Angle, former Nevada state legislator and author of “Right Angle,” Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. VIP reception for Angle at 6 p.m., $20 per person, available at the door; Free admission to rally at 7 p.m., moderated by John Hendricks. Live music.
• Bigfork Soroptimists present a screening of the documentary film, “Miss Representation,” 6:30 p.m. May 31, BruMar Estate, 29048 Broken Leg Road, Bigfork. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Tickets $20. Laura Meissenburg will lead a panel discussion afterward. For reservations, call Tonya, 837-3005, ext. 303.
• Bridge Academy graduation, 7 p.m., Linderman Education Center gym.
• State of Montana Disabled American Veterans annual Department Convention, today to June 2, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Banquet 6 p.m. June 2. Speaker is Ryan Zinke, retired Navy Seal. Call Terry Brosten, 752-2357.
Friday
• First Friday, downtown Kalispell. Many shops open until 8 p.m. with refreshments, music and specials.
• Seventh annual Rags to Riches rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Blessed John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Clothing, tools, furniture, antiques, small appliances and more. Bake sale. Call Daniel or Donna Danz, 892-2435.
• PEO Chapter BM garage sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, 378 Ponderosa Lane, Ponderosa Estates, Kalispell. Proceeds go to local and national college scholarships.
• 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. Candidates for local office will speak. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Flathead Democrats new office grand opening, 6 p.m., 13 E. Oregon St., Kalispell (next to Paper Chase). Democratic candidates will be present. Refreshments served. Public welcome.
• Stillwater Christian School graduation, 6:30 p.m., school gym.
• Flathead High School graduation, 7 pm., high school gym.
Saturday
• Seventh annual Rags to Riches rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Blessed John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Clothing, tools, furniture, antiques, s
• Flathead Spay and Neuter Task Force indoor garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Donations welcome and can be dropped off at Northwind Shirt Co., 215 Central Ave., Whitefish. Call 892-7387.
• Humane Society of Northwest Montana driveway sale and open house, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.,, Charlotte Edkins Animal Adoption Center, 100 Adopt A Pet Way, Kalispell.
• Gateway to Glacier Trail yard sale fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 474 C St., Columbia Falls. Donations accepted. Items may be dropped off after 7 a.m. today. Call 892-2011.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• State of Montana Disabled American Veterans annual Department Convention, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Banquet 6 p.m. Speaker is Ryan Zinke, retired Navy Seal. Call Terry Brosten, 752-2357.
• National Trails Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Herron Park, Kalispell. Volunteers needed for trail work and park upkeep. Lunch provided. Bring water and work clothes. Raffle prizes. Call Bonnie Johnson or Liz Bassler, 755-3619.
• Strides Walk for Diabetes, The Summit, Kalispell. Registration 9 a.m. One mile walks and 5K run start 10 a.m. Diabetes presentation 11:30 a.m. Participants are asked to bring in $25 in pledges. Call KRMC Diabetes Care and Prevention Center, 751-5454.
Third annual Bikefish, Depot Park, Whitefish. Kids bike parade 9:30 a.m., race 10 a.m. Race for Fish Tails run through downtown merchants, 11 a.m.
• Bigfork High School graduation, 11 a.m., high school gym.
• Columbia Falls High School graduation, 11 a.m. June 2, high school gym.
• Glacier High School graduation, 11 a.m., high school gym.
• Whitefish High School graduation, 1 p.m., high school gym.
• Whitefish Review release party for “The Wild Issue,” 6-11 p.m., The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Readings begin 7:30 p.m. Special guest David James Duncan. Appetizers, drinks. Live music. Silent auction. $10 suggested donation. All welcome. Call 261-6190.
• Sons of Norway meet 7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace meeting room, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Call 752-2357.
Monday
• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Wasabi Sushi Bar and Ginger Grill community night and release of new FarmHands map, 5-9:30 p.m., 419 E. Second St., Whitefish. Portion of proceeds donated to FarmHands map project. Reservations recommended, 863-9283.
Tuesday
• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. Public welcome.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m. Bigfork Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 1-2 p.m., 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.
• Fat Tire Club bike ride. Meet at downtown farmers market in Whitefish at 6:15 p.m.
• Flathead Kennel Club meets at 7 p.m., Montana Logging Association Building, 2224 Montana 35 (across from Hooper’s). Use back entrance. Call 471-2328.
Wednesday
• MSU College of Business hosts a free “Social Media for the Family Business” seminar, 9 a.m. to noon, FVCC. Open to public. Call 406-994-6796.
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Applied Materials.
• USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-890-1823.
• Bike polo, 6 p.m., polo fields, Central School, Whitefish. Polo equipment provided.
• 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.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 862-6357.
• Local native plant expert Bill McClaren gives a free lecture at 7 p.m., FVCC Arboretum, behind Blake Hall. Bring a folding chair. In case of inclement weather, location will be Blake Hall boardroom. Call Sue Evans, 756-3963.
A look ahead
• Flathead Valley Project Homeless Connect, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 7, Samaritan House Administration Building, 110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Immediate medical and dental services for those in need, haircuts, veterans and housing services, bicycle repair, pet care, employment assistance and more. Call 752-6565.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 3 p.m. June 7, Merlin Information Services.
• Vintage bike show 6 p.m. June 7, Glacier Cyclery, Whitefish. Snacks and beverages.
• Older Americans Day annual picnic, June 8, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Doors open 10 a.m.; burgers, salads and desserts served 11:45 a.m. Bring a potluck dessert if you can. Call 758-5730. For bus transportation, call 758-5728 by 3 p.m. June 7.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., June 8, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Election recap. Speaker is Central Committee chair Sandy Welch. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Think Local Summer’s First Art Blast, June 8-10, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.
• Montana Audubon Wings Across the Big Sky bird festival, June 8-10, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guides field trips throughout Northwest Montana and Glacier Park. Keynote speaker is Peter Sherrington, founder of Rocky Mountain Eagle Research Foundation. Call 406-443-3949 to register.
• Herron Half Marathon and 10K races, June 9, Herron Park. Walkers also allowed. Prizes to top finishers. Proceeds go to Foys to Blacktail Trails. Call Jamie Lynn, 250-0995.
• Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 10, Masonic Lodge, 9098 Montana 35, Bigfork. Handmade quilts and crafts sale. Lunch by Eastern Star women. Free admission. Call 871-8001.
• “Spirit of the Valley” wine and spirit tasting with nibbles, 5-8 p.m. June 9, Somers Bay Cafe, Somers. tickets $22 per person at cafe and Sliters Ace Hardware. Fundraiser for Somers Company Town Project. Call Dave Ruby, 8347-1158.
• Neighbors in Need spring lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10, Hampton Inn, Kalispell. Tickets $15 per person, $5 for children 12 and younger. Advance purchase appreciated by June 8. Limited number available at door.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 11, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Olney-Bissell School board meets 6 p.m. June 11.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 12, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. June 12, KRMC.
• The Flathead Conservation District 2012/2013 work plan meeting, 1 p.m. June 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Free Montana Superhost customer service training, 1-4 p.m. June 12, Bay Point on the Lake, 300 Bay Point Dr., Whitefish. Pre-register to reserve a seat. Call Jan Metzmaker, Whitefish Convention and Visitor Bureau, 862-3390.
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., June 12, Glacier Park International Airport board room. Board workshop from 2-4 p.m.
• Independent wolf biologist Jay Mallonee discusses wolf behavior, intelligence and the controversy that surrounds the hunting of wolves, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 12, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 756-8381.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-4 p.m. June 13, Kalispell Toyota.
• Fourth annual Lucky fundraiser, 5-9 p.m. June 13, Tamarack Grille and Alehouse, Lakeside. Raffles, silent auction, door prizes. Proceeds go to operating expenses for the decoy police car on U.S. 93 in Lakeside and solar powered speed signs in Somers.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 14, Flathead Special Education Cooperative, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drives June 14: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Valley Ford; noon to 4 p.m. KALS Radio, blood mobile.
• American Legion Post 137 flag retirement ceremony, 1 p.m., June 14, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 2 p.m. June 14, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• North Valley Senior Center garage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15-16, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Furniture, snowblowers, small household appliances, clothing and more.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Big Arm community yard sale and pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16, Big Arm Historic School. Donations needed. Call Bonnie, 883-8308.
• Glacier Anglers Cast Off 2012, June 16, Glacier Outdoor Center, West Glacier. Casting instruction, competition product demos, raffles. Free. Great Northern Brewing beer and lunch for sale. 2012 Fly Fishing Film Tour, two shows: 5-7 p.m., and 8-10 p.m. Advance tickets $10; $12 at door. Call 888-5454.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Free type 1 diabetes screening for high risk individuals, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19, KRMC’s Diabetes Care and Prevention Center. Call 751-5454.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 19, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Kalispell Chamber of Commerce presents the Flathead Event Expo, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 19, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Booths featuring numerous activities, sites, organizations and park representatives on hand. Prizes. Lunch served 11:45 a.m. Tickets $17 each. Reservations requested by June 15. Call 758-2800.
• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., June 19, meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Topic is “Container Gardening. Speaker is Lois Olmstead. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., June 20, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District 2012-2013 budget meeting at 9 a.m. June 21, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6-7 p.m., June 21, The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
• Evergreen School board meets 7:30 a.m., June 22, administration boardroom.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Dinner fundraiser for Columbia Falls Community Garden, 5-8 p.m., June 23, Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. Catering by Cimarron Cafe. Live music by Andre Floyd. No host bar and art auction. Tickets $30. Call 892-1363.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., June 27, 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.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Bigfork Chapter PEO presents “An Evening Off Broadway — Way Off,” fundraising event, 5-8 p.m. June 30, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, silent auction. Tickets $25, advance purchase only, available at Nancy O’s Interiors, Eva Gates or call Alda Pierce, 837-1151; or Betsy Platt, 837-1431.
• Grateful Nation Montana 5K run/walk July 5, Brookies Cookies, Bigfork. Check-in 7:30 a.m.; race starts 8:30 a.m. Medals for 12 and under. Register at www.gratefulnationmontana.com
• Kalispell Fourth of July parade 10 a.m., July 4, Main Street. Old-fashioned family celebration.
• Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K fun run/walk, 8 a.m. July 7, Rails to Trails, at Meridian Road and Center Street, Kalispell. Advance registration online at www.literacyflathead.org or call Ashley at 471-9002 or 257-7323.
• Gateway to Glacier Trail Brewfest 2012, 5-10 p.m. July 14, Heaven’s Peak Restaurant, West Glacier. Eight breweries, live music, food. Advance tickets $15 at Stonefly Lounge, Coram; $20 at door. Call 892-2011.
• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., July 18, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.
• Fourth annual Glacier Rally in the Rockies, July 21, downtown Kalispell. Parade 10 a.m. Main Street. Show and shine follows on First Avenue West between Center and Third Streets. Free to public. Registration proceeds benefit Flathead CARE. Call Kari Gabriel, 751-3971.
•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 25, 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.