Daybook

| April 5, 2013 10:00 PM

Saturday

• 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, today and Sunday, Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Today — Grounds open 8 a.m. Opening ceremony 9 a.m. All-day auction. Concessions. Free admission. Sunday — Auto, marine, RV and equipment auction starts at noon. Call 250-7396.

• Hugh Rogers Wag Park annual poop round-up, 9 a.m. Volunteers needed to spring clean. Tools and bags provided. Bring a scoop if you have one. Call Sandie Carpenter, 862-0411.

• Region 1 Montana Trappers Association meeting, 9 a.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, Kalispell. Topics include quotas, legislation, wolves, certification and more. Call Paul Fielder, 406-210-5943.

• Ultimate Treasure Market 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Antiques, crafts. Free admission. Bring a donation for food bank.

• Free classes and support group on nutrition and food allergies, 10 a.m. Evergreen Fire Hall. To reserve a space, call Maureen, 253-9784.

• Big Mountain Misfits roller derby team competes with Helena’s Hel’z Belles, 7:30 p.m., Trade Center, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at Wheatons, Kalispell; Montana Espresso, Whitefish. Proceeds to Flathead Valley Roller Derby Philanthropy Fund.

Sunday

• 47th annual Creston Auction and Country Fair, Creston, 12 miles east of Kalispell on Montana 35. Auto, marine, RV and equipment auction starts at noon. Bid tickets at sale starting at 9 a.m. Call 250-7396.

• Ultimate Treasure Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Antiques, crafts. Free admission. Bring a donation for food bank.

• Animal Care Expo and Cat Adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Flathead Spay and Neuter Clinic, 3491 Trumble Creek Road, Columbia Falls. Dog/cat vaccines, $10; microchipping, $25; dog licenses available; cats for adoption, $40. Pet businesses on hand. For directions, call 892-7387. For information, call Mimi, 261-5175.

Monday

• 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.

• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet for lunch at noon at Perkins Restaurant. Riva Amundson will give a presentation on chapter essay winners. Call Jan Olson, 837-4732..

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Community Night, 5 p.m. Wasabi Sushi Bar and Ginger Grill, 419 Second St. E., Whitefish. Portion of sales will benefit Tamarack Grief Resource Center. Reservations recommended. Call 863-9283.

• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue or Bob, 756-4725.

• Flathead Audubon meets at 7 p.m., at its new location in the United Way conference room, Gateway Community Center, U.S. 2 West, Kalispell. Chris Hammond with Fish, Wildlife and Parks talks about the Nongame Program in “The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful.” Enter from west side of building. Free. All welcome.

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

• West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.

Tuesday

• Creston School board meets at 7:30 a.m. Public welcome.

• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Speaker is Kellie Danielson of Montana West Economic Development. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.

• Opening reception for new Bob Marshall exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission, light refreshments; wine and beer available.

• Deer Park School board meets 5:30 p.m. at the school.

• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

• Somers Rural Fire District board meets 6 p.m., Lakeside Fire Station, 125 Bills Road.

• Flathead Kennel Club presents certified dog trainer Debi Buccholz on “How Dogs Learn: Training Your Best Friend with Positive Reinforcement,” 7 p.m., Montana Logging Association Building, Montana 35, across from Hoopers. Free. Public welcome. Call 471-2328.

Wednesday

• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flathead High School.

• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. DVD topic is “Non-motor symptoms of PD.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.

• Somers School District board Calendar Committee meets 3:30 p.m., Somers Middle School administration room.

• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m., Teakettle Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy Britton, 752-9642.

• Flathead Audubon’s four-week Beauty of Birds course begins, 6-8 p.m., Flathead High School. Cost $10. To register, call Debbie Newman, 751-3461.

• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Trish Pebbles talks about her travels with the movie industry. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.

• Bigfork County Water and Sewer District meets 7 p.m., 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork.

Thursday

• Red Cross blood drive 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Appointment required. Call Sharon Randolph, 756-3981.

• Red Cross blood drive 2:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., 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.

• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Jane Ratzlaff of Glacier National Park Conservancy will speak on topic of “Spreading the Passion of Fundraising.” RSVP to 756-3618.

• New Artist Show and opening reception for local high school student artists, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 755-5268.

• Evergreen School reunion committee meets 5:30 p.m., Nickel Charlie’s, Kalispell. All welcome. Call 752-0889.

• Pleasant Valley School board meets 6 p.m., main classroom.

• Flathead Valley Genealogical Society, meets Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Business meeting 6:30 p.m. Program by Shirley Rogers at 7 p.m. on “Civil War Part 2.” Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.

• Local Institute of Noetic Sciences community group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Grange, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. William O. Joseph gives a talk on “The Yugas: The Ancient Hindu System of the Ages.” All welcome. Donations appreciated. Call 862-9591 or 862-7711.

• Free Introduction to Zen Meditation with Zenku, 7-9 p.m., Two Rivers Aikido/Kalispell Zen Center, KM Building, main floor. Enter through main hallway. Free. Refreshments. All welcome.

• Flathead High School neighborhood community meeting, 7 p.m., Flathead High School Library. Survey results from area property owners will be discussed and a community advisory committee will be established. Call Lindsey Simpson, 758-7738,

Friday

• Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7:30 a.m., and Curriculum/Instruction Committee meets at noon, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. North Valley Hospital, blood mobile.

• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Speakers are Kym Hall and Jane Ratzlaff from the Nature Conservancy and Glacier National Park Conservancy. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Youth Image Project Student Gallery Showcase opening reception, 5-7 p.m., Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave., Whitefish. Exhibit features photography of at-risk teenagers mentored through nonprofit organization. All welcome. Call Jennifer DeMonte, 270-3377.

• 18th annual Soup Supper fundraiser for Flathead Food Bank, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Christian Center, Kalispell. Silent, live auctions. Tickets available at food bank, 1203 U.S. 2 W., or call 752-3663.

• American Association of University Women annual book sale, noon to 7 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 13; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14, Kalispell Center Mall. Most books are $1.50 per inch. Sunday is Bag Day — $3 a filled bag. Proceeds go to FVCC scholarships and other charitable projects.

A look ahead

• Epworth United Methodist Church spring rummage sale, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., April 13, 329 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Family clothing, housewares, appliances, furniture. Bake goods for sale. Coffee and sweet rolls available. Proceeds support national and international relief. Call 257-6849.

• Kalispell Senior Center pancake breakfast, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13, 403 Second Ave. W. Menu also includes sausage and eggs. $5 per person. All welcome.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 13, Harley Davidson, Kalispell. Sponsored by Glacier Chapter of HOG.

• Big Arm Association sponsors a magic show by Ken Avison for kids of all ages, 1 p.m. April 13, Historic Big Arm School. Refreshments. Call Nancy Foster, 849-5064.

• Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents wildlife biologist Lisa Bate at 4 p.m., April 13, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Bate will discuss the harlequin duck research in Glacier Park. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.

• Good Shepherd Church 100th Birthday Recital Series concert featuring students from the University of Montana School of Music, 7 p.m. April 13, 409 Fourth Ave. E., Polson. Public invited. Freewill offering accepts to benefit Polson Ministerial Association’s Helping Hands Fund. Call 883-5864.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 8 a.m. to noon, Troy United Methodist Church, Troy. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. April 15 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m. April 15, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.

• FVCC and Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County book drive April 15-19. Donation boxes in foyers of all campus buildings. Call Renee Jones, 871-9427.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.

• Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., April 16, meeting room of church across from Russell School, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Cost $8 per person. Executive Director Chris Krager talks about Samaritan House. Speaker is Diane Koch of Columbia Falls. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

• Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m. April 16, Applied Materials.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., April 16, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce economic round table discussion, 7 a.m. April 16, Nite Owl. Everyone welcome.

• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. April 16, Imagine Health, 305 First Ave. W. Everyone welcome.

• Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m., April 16, at the school.

• Free ThetaHealing introductory workshop, 6:50-8:30 p.m. April 16, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Learn about a self-help technique to transform your life. Call 406-261-9031.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. 2 p.m. April 17, Valley Ford.

• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., April 17, Clementine’s, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Polson wellness educator Linda Peterson discusses the nutritional value of herbs. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.

• Noted botanist and author Peter Lesica gives a program for the Montana Native Plant Society on “Plant Geography of Montana,” 7 p.m. April 17, Teakettle Community Hall, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council and Management board meet 10:30 a.m., April 18, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30-5:30 p.m. April 18, Libby VFW.

• Kalispell Relay for Life Planning Committee meets 5:30-7 p.m., April 18, First Montana Bank, Kalispell. Call Jan Vachal, 751-1722.

• 2013 Flathead Valley Job Fair, noon to 4 p.m. April 18, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Bring resumes and be prepared for interviews. Call 758-6273.

• FVCC Fulbright scholar-in-residence Karl Rangikawhiti Leonard gives a free lecture on the Maori people today, 6 p.m., April 18, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call 756-3945.

• Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m. April 18, Marion Community Center. Open to public.

• Red Cross blood drives April 19: 10 a.m.-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., April 19, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Glacier High School We the People group will talk about their trip to Washington, D.C. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Flathead Democratic Party Spring Dinner, April 19, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Gov. Steve Bullock. Social hour 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. No host bar. Music by Tra le Gael. Tickets $40 through April 15; $50 afterward. Call Nancy Fenner, 752-0298.

• 27th annual Big Wheels Basket Ball and tournament, April 19-20. Ball is 8-11 p.m. April 19, Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell, with live music by Billy Angel. No host bar, silent auction, dinner off menu until 9 p.m. Admission by donations. Basketball tournament, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20, Edgerton School gym, 1400 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell, featuring local teams from police, fire departments, KRMC and more. Proceeds benefit Special Friends Advocacy Program. Call 756-5488.

• Tamarack Grief Resource Center presents a live video conference on, “Grief after Suicide: Understanding Consequences and Caring for the Survivors,” 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 19, Blake Hall board room, FVCC. Cost $60 or $80 with continuing education credits. Preregistration required. Call 406-541-8472.

• Teakettle Quilt Guild Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, Glacier Gateway Elementary School, 440 Fourth Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Vendors, demonstrations, boutique raffles. Free admission.

• Flathead Combined Training Association horse jumping show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20-21, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Free to spectators. Call Jeannine Pukas, 270-0415.

• FVCC Logger Sports Stumpjumper Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 20. Arena is located on first road north of campus and east of Hutton Ranch Plaza on U.S. 93. Logging teams from across the Northwest will compete. Spectators welcome. Free.

• Share Fair 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, Kalispell Center Mall. Community health and human service agencies, nonprofits and clubs and organizations will displays and information about their services. Entertainment. Face painting and activities for kids. Call United Way, 752-7266.

• Sixth annual Cowboy Up benefit auction dinner and concert for Samaritan House, April 20, Gardner’s Auction, U.S. 93 South, Kalispell. Doors open 5 p.m. Pig roast. Live music by Smart Alex. Live and silent auctions. Tickets available at door.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 21 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Bigfork Rotary Club open house, 4-6 p.m., April 21, Marina Cay Resort, 180 Vista Lane, Bigfork. Taco bar, 4 p.m.; dessert and guest speakers, 5 p.m. Coffee, tea, apple cider provided; cash bar available. Call Carol DiNolfo, 837-3774.

• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. April 22, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. April 22 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., April 22, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.

• National Park Week, April 22-26. Free entrance to Glacier Park.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. April 23, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

• Wellness Education Center free movie night, featuring the 89-minute documentary, “Hungry for Change” 6-8 p.m., April 23, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.

• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. April 25, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Crafts, food, Wii gaming. Free.

• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting, potluck supper and bingo, 5 p.m. April 25, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.

• Musical production of “The Pilgrimage,” performances, 7 p.m. April 25, 28-29, and May 3-5, Glacier High School Performance Hall. Tickets $10 at door. (Half-price April 25). All proceeds benefiting Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry. Call JeAnna Wisher, 260-2513.

• Red Cross blood drives April 26: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Teletech employee drive.

• Movie night fundraiser for Gateway to Glacier trail, 7 p.m. April 26, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Leif Haugen will present “The Lookout” and “Mercantile” and speak about his 18 years as a forest fire lookout. Advance tickets $8; $15 per family. Tickets at the door $10 and $20 per family. Silent auction of gifts and desserts. Call Biddy Simet, 406-890-9461.

• Big Arm Historic School hosts a living history program by Jennie Pak on one of Montana’s pioneer women titled, “Mrs. Woody’s Trunk Full of Memories, 7 p.m. April 26. Social time 5:30 p.m.; potluck 6 p.m.; presentation 7 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call 849-6628.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Global Youth Service Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, FVCC Community Garden, behind Arts and Technology Building. Volunteers needed to get garden ready for spring. Lunch provided. Call Gretchen Boyers, 261-5569.

• Award-winning film documentary, “Chasing Ice,” premiers in the Flathead Valley 7:30 p.m. April 27, O’Shaughnessy Center, Kalispell. A panel discussion about climate change in Glacier Park will follow. Admission $5. Fundraiser for Flathead Climate Alliance.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 29, Libby Christian Church, Libby $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. April 29 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. April 30, Flathead Electric.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 6 p.m., April 30, Kalispell Middle School Media Center.

• Free ThetaHealing introductory workshop, 6:50-8:30 p.m. May 1, basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Learn about a self-help technique to transform your life. Call 406-261-9031.

• Unveiling of second Window on Whitefish community mosaic project, 6 p.m. May 2, Stumptown Art Studio, 145 Central Ave., Whitefish, during First Thursday Gallery Night.

• Flathead Combined Training Association equestrian competition, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4-5, Herron Park, Kalispell. Traditional and Western dressage, cross-country and arena jumping. Free to spectators. Call Jeannine Pukas, 270-0415.

• Ronan annual spring cleaning day, May 4. Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. City Park and pick up garbage bags and gloves. Coffee provided. A large Dumpster will be available for the public. For larger items such as appliances, furniture or old vehicles, old paint, tires, call City Hall at 406-676-4231 or Ellen at 406-676-8666 to schedule a pick up.

• 10th annual “Making Miracles Happen” dinner and auction, May 4, FVCC Arts and Technology building. Doors open 5 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. Musical entertainment by Roy Wilhelm and the Sundowners. Cash bar, live and silent auctions, door prizes. Tickets $50 per person. Call 881-4192. Fundraiser for Human Therapy on Horseback.

• “Fork It Over” Community Night fundraiser for FarmHands map, 5-9 p.m. May 6, The Raven, 25999 Montana 35, south of Bigfork 4 1/2 miles. Call 837-2836.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. May 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Wellness Education Center movie night, featuring the 90-minute documentary, “Genetic Roulette — The Gamble of Our Lives,” 6-8 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Discussion follows with Kim Fedderly. Bring your dinner. All welcome. Call 755-8423.

• Kila School board special meeting to canvass election votes, 7:30 a.m., May 8.

• Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., May 8, The Summit, Kalispell. Maria Gabbs talks about her Green River experience. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Leah Levitt, 892-6105 or 261-6874.

• Bash at the Bay fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flathead County, 6-8:30 p.m. May 9, the Rack Shack 5480 U.S. 93 S., Somers. Dinner, drinks, silent auction. Tickets $200 for two. Call 752-0092.

• Kila School board meets, 10 a.m., May 14.

• Miracle of America Museum celebrates National Nurses Week, May 6-12, Free admission and extended hours. Call 883-6804.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., May 16, conference room, Linderman School, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Kalispell Relay for Life Planning Committee meets 5:30-7 p.m., May 16, First Montana Bank, Kalispell. Call Jan Vachal, 751-1722.

• 10th annual Flathead Lake Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18, Yellow Bay Community Club, mile marker 18 on Montana 35. Handmade jewelry, lotions, accessories. Live music. Lunch. Bake sale. Raffle. Door prizes. Free admission. Public welcome. Call Barbara, 982-3064.

• Annual Expanding Your Horizons event for seventh- and eighth-grade girls, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 22, Flathead Valley Community College. Over 20 educational workshops on careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Cost $15, includes snacks and lunch. Scholarships available. Call Diane Yarus, 751-2175.

• Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 25th anniversary celebration, 5-9 p.m. May 23, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Rare and unique book auction, food, drinks, desserts. Tickets $25 per person. Early bird purchase before May 6 qualifies buyer for a drawing for an excursion to Mazatlan. Call 257-7323.

• Kalispell American Legion Auxiliary Unit 137 Memorial Day balloon launch fundraiser, 2 p.m. May 27, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Donate $1 for veteran you wish to honor. Their name will be placed in the balloon before launching. Call 890-2097.

• “Fork It Over” Community Night fundraiser for FarmHands map, 5-9 p.m. June 3, Wasabi Sushi Bar, 419 Second St. E., Whitefish. Portion of proceeds donated to map project. Call 863-9283.

• Third annual Serious Motorcycle Enthusiast Group (SMEG) Motorcycle Show, noon to 7 p.m. June 1, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Custom, classic, new models. Swap meet, bike rodeo, poker run. Riding apparel fashion show. Vendors. Barbecue, beer garden. Family-friendly. Admission $10 adults; 12 and under, free. Call 857-3119.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. June 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 8:30 a.m., June 13, conference room, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• 2013 Kalispell Relay for Life 6 p.m. June 21-22, Legends Field, Kalispell. Call Jan Vachal, 751-1722.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. July 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

34th annual Whitefish Arts Festival, July 5-7, Depot Park. Arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Benefit for Whitefish Christian Academy. Call 862-5875.

• 24th annual Lakeside Community Club Fair July 13. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m.; 5-k run/walk, 9 a.m. Volunteer Park. Arts and crafts fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., silent Auction, games, food, Lakeside Elementary School. Parade, 11 a.m. Duck races, 3 p.m. Tamarack Brewery. For runner registration, call 844-2291 or 844-3940. For general information, call Deb, 844-3848.

• Glacier Rally in the Rockies 2013, July 19-20, Kalispell. Classic car and motorcycle parade 10 a.m. July 20, Main Street to Center Street. Show and shine. Registration $40 per vehicle. Call Kari Gabriel, Flathead CARE director, 751-3971.

• 45th annual Hockaday Museum Arts in the Park, July 19-21, Depot Park, Kalispell. More than 100 fine art and crafts booths, entertainment, food. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $3 daily or $5 weekend pass which includes museum admission, free for 6 and under. Call 755-5268.

• Bibler Garden Summer Tours kick-off event, 6 p.m. July 22, FVCC. Hors d’oeuvres by Culinary Institute of Montana. Tickets $50 each or two for $90. For reservations, call FVCC Foundation Office, 756-3632.

• Bibler Garden Summer Tours July 23-26, Bibler Gardens, Kalispell. Daily tours at 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets $10 adults; $3 children. Reservations required. Call FVCC Foundation Office, 756-3632.

• Heritage Days, July 24-28, Columbia Falls. Wednesday — Car show and barbecue, 5-9 p.m. Marantette Park. Thursday — Farmers market, 5 p.m. Glacier Discovery Square, Lions’ Club concert 7 p.m. Marantette Park. Friday — Wildcat Endowment auction and barbecue, 5:30 p.m. Columbia Bar, NRA Rodeo 7 p.m. Blue Moon Arena. Saturday — Firemen’s breakfast 7 a.m., Don Anderson Fire Hall, basketball 7:30 a.m., Boogie to the Bank 5K, 10K 8 a.m., arts and crafts fair 9 a.m. Glacier Discovery Square, main parade, noon, wild horse drive 2 p.m. U.S. 2, barn dance 7-10 p.m., NRA Rodeo 7 p.m. Blue Moon Arena. Sunday — Wildcat Golf Scramble 9 a.m. Glacier View Golf Course, outdoor church service 9:30 a.m. Marantette Park. Call 892-1233 or 892-0178.

• 34th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3-4, Electric Avenue. More than 160 artists, food vendors, live entertainment.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• 24th annual Huckleberry Days Arts Festival, Aug. 9-11, Depot Park, Whitefish. 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More than 100 arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment; huckleberry dessert bake-off. Free admission. Call 862-3501.

• National Park Service Birthday Aug. 25. Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Libby Nordicfest Sept. 13-15. Fine arts and crafts shows, Viking encampment, quilt and horse shows, live entertainment, food booths. Street dance, 8 p.m. Sept. 13-14. Opening ceremony noon, LeftOver Biscuits concert, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14. Swedish pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15.

• National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28. Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.

• Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park Nov. 9-11 for all veterans in honor of Veterans Day weekend.

• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.