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Sunday
• American Association of University Women annual book sale, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Most books are $1.50 per inch. Today is Bag Day — $3 a filled bag. Proceeds go to FVCC scholarships and other charitable projects.
• Parkinson’s disease support group social gathering 4:30-6:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Folk dancing lead by Russ and Melissa Conn, food, music. Public invited. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.
Monday
• 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.
• Flathead County Republican Women meet at noon, Hilton Garden Inn Kalispell. Dr. Albert Olswzewski will talk about the Affordable Care Act. Buffet lunch available for $11. All welcome. Call Jane Bennett, 250-5316.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets at 3-4:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Kaye Hollingsworth, 752-9622.
• Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 4 p.m., administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Cayuse Prairie School board Negotiations Committee meets at 4:30 p.m. school library. Public welcome.
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m.
• FVCC and Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County book drive today through April 19. Donation boxes in foyers of all campus buildings. Call Renee Jones, 871-9427.
Tuesday
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce economic round table discussion, 7 a.m., Nite Owl. Everyone welcome.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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., 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.
• History of Whitefish program series continues, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Walter Sayre presents a program titled, “ Church Chat.” Audience stories and photos welcome. Call 862-4923.
• Red Cross employee blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Applied Materials.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.
• Community Night, 5-8 p.m. Naked Noodle, Whitefish. Portion of sales donated to Glacier Institute’s Big Creek Outdoor Educational programs.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Imagine Health, 305 First Ave. W. Everyone welcome.
• Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m., at the school.
• Free ThetaHealing introductory workshop, 6:50-8:30 p.m., basement meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Learn about a self-help technique to transform your life. Call 406-261-9031.
• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
• Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. school library. Public welcome.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Valley Ford.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., 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., Teakettle Community Hall, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Business meeting at 5:30 p.m. Free. Open to public. Call Rachel Potter, 892-2446.
A look ahead
• 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.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health Budget Finance Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 18, second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Flathead Valley Job Fair April 18, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Open to veterans and their families at noon; 12:30-4 p.m. for general public. For a list of participating employers, call Roberta or Terri at Flathead Job Service, 758-6200.
• Columbia Falls School board Insurance Committee meets at 1 p.m., April 18, administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Thrivent Financial free workshops on how to prevent identity theft, April 18: 3-4 pm. Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell; 7-8 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 603 S. Main St., Kalispell. Free on-site document shredding. Call 756-7797.
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., April 18, RePlay Sports and Cellular One, U.S. 2 East and West Reserve. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.
• 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.
• Columbia Falls Women’s Connection Health and Beauty Fair, 7-8:30 p.m. April 18, Tea Kettle Community Hall, Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Vendors, finger foods. Speaker is Diane Koch of Columbia Falls. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Janet at 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Free developmental screening for children in Whitefish School District, ages birth to 5, 8:30-11:30 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. April 19, district office, 600 E. Second St. Call 862-8655.
• 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.
• Columbia Falls Lions Club annual pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. to noon, April 20, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Adults $6; youth 12 and under $5; families (two adults plus kids) $16. All welcome.
• 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.
• Flathead Audubon’s seventh annual Cohen Stroll, 9 a.m. April 20, Whitefish River bike path. Meet at pond northeast North Valley Hospital, just north of the soccer field. Bring binoculars if available. All welcome. Call Bruce Tannehill, 862-4548.
• United Way Share Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 20, Kalispell Center Mall. Children’s parade 12:30 p.m. Children’s activities, book readings, crafts, car seat and bicycle helmet fitting. Drawing for Nurturing Center’s DreamBuilders Playhouse raffle, 1 p.m.
• 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.
• Columbia Falls Community Choir spring concerts, 7 p.m. April 20, and 2 p.m. April 21, Columbia Falls High School Little Theater. Free; donations accepted. Refreshment and reception follow Saturday’s concert.
• 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.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health Personnel Committee meets 2-3 p.m., April 22, second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., April 22, American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.
• Bill Clanton leads a free farmers market vegetable growing seminar at 7 p.m., April 22, Flathead County Library, downstairs meeting room. Public invited. Limited seating. Call 250-0668.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., April 22, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• 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.
• Nurturing Center “human blue ribbon” event, 4-6 p.m. April 24, Lawrence Park, Kalispell, to raise awareness about child abuse prevention. Wear blue. Refreshments, activities. Everyone invited.
• IHOP fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, 5-8 p.m. April 24, 2425 U.S. 93, Kalispell. Twenty percent of sales will be donated.
Film screening of documentary “The Invisible War,” about sexual assault in the military, 6:30 p.m. April 24, room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Panel discussion with counselors of victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence follows. Free. Public invited.
• Flathead Valley Home Brewers Association meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 24 at Glacier Sun Winery, 3250 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Cost is $5 per person and a growler of home brew or six pack of microbrew to share. RSVP by April 22 to karen@mtbrassandbullets.com
• Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 11 a.m., April 25, Hilton Garden Inn, Alpine Room, Kalispell; annual planning retreat follows noon to 5 p.m.
• 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.
• Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents Deirdre Shaw, Glacier Park museum curator, 4 pm. April 27, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.
• 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.
• Kalispell Soroptimists annual Ruby Award dinner, May 2, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. No host social bar, 5:30 p.m., buffet dinner 6:30 p.m. Tickets $35, at Woodland Floral, Kalispell. Reservation deadline April 19; seating is limited. Call Kasa Zipfel, 871-7790.
• 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.
• Free developmental screening for preschool children in Evergreen School District, 9 a.m. to noon May 10, East Elementary preschool classroom. Call 751-1113, ext., 23 for an appointment.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Kalispell Soroptimist High Heel-A-Thon fundraiser, 9:45 a.m. July 20, Kalispell, to kick off Glacier Rally in the Rockies classic car parade. Teams of men and women compete in high-heeled scramble down Main Street. Proceeds benefit Soroptimist programs, scholarships, Abbie Shelter, Violence Free Crisis Line. Call Diane Yarus, 751-2175.
• 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.