Daybook
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Immaculate Conception Church, Polson.
• Healthy potluck supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Wellness Education Center, 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Bring a healthy dish to share if you like. Families welcome. Call 755-8423.
• Book signing of three regional historical books by authors Carl W. Haywood, Neal Van Sickle and Evelyn Rodewald, noon to 2 p.m., Sykes’ Restaurant, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Ron, 210-2311.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m., QRU Building, 201 Bills Road. Open to public.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drives: 11:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Glacier Bank; noon to 5 p.m., Blessed John Paul II Church, Bigfork, sponsored by Knights of Columbus.
• Free Falun Dafa Qigong exercise class 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday, Woodland Park, Kalispell, by the Rose Garden. Easy to learn for all ages.
Thursday
• Flathead Valley Breastfeeding Coalition hosts “It’s All About Our Kids” noon to 4 p.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Breastfeeding bungalow, information booths, face painting, entertainment, door prizes, raffles. Free giveaway of backpacks with school supplies, toys and children’s books. Call 751-8177.
Friday
• Family Friendly Flathead rummage sale, flea market, swap meet and craft show, 4-8 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Drive. More than 100 booths. Food available. To reserve a space, call 871-9262.
• Opening reception for banned books traveling sculpture, 5 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Artists’ talk and open discussion.
• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Rod Run, 6 p.m. Registration starts at 5:30 p.m. at Snappy Sport Senter. Root beer floats afterward at Snappy’s. Call 885-1212.
• Whitefish Class of 1993 reunion, today through Sunday. Today — No-host social, 6 p.m., Bulldog Saloon. Saturday — High school tour, 1 p.m.; group picture, 5 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge; no-host drinks, 5:15 p.m.; dinner ,6:30 p.m.; after-dinner party, Great Northern Bar. Sunday — No-host family picnic, 10 a.m., Whitefish City Beach. Call Mike Bauer, (406) 490-7491.
Saturday
• Family Friendly Flathead rummage sale, flea market, swap meet and craft show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Drive. More than 100 booths. Food available. To reserve a space, call 871-9262.
• 34th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Sunday, Electric Avenue. More than 160 artists, food vendors, live entertainment.
• Lakeside Community Market, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lakeside Mini Storage. To reserve a free spot, call Matt Farrell, (970) 203-4845.
• 11th annual Polson Bay Water Daze Swim, Boettcher Park, Polson. Free fun swim for kids, water slide, educational activities. One-mile swim race-day registration, 11 a.m. to noon; race at 1 p.m. KwaTaqNuk Resort docks.
• Somers Volunteer Firefighter Association community burgers and dogs barbecue, noon to 4 p.m., Lakeside Fire Hall, Bills Road. $8 for adults; $5 for kids 6-14; kids 5 and under, free. Silent auction.
• Whitefish Class of 1993 reunion continues today — High school tour, 1 p.m.; group picture, 5 p.m. Grouse Mountain Lodge; no-host drinks, 5:15 p.m.; dinner, 6:30 p.m.; after-dinner party, Great Northern Bar. Sunday — No-host family picnic, 10 a.m., Whitefish City Beach. Call Mike Bauer, (406) 490-7491.
Sunday
• Amore annual fire fundraiser, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 35 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Donations of items needed; pickup available. Call Tracy Anderson, 755-5513.
• Whitefish Class of 1993 reunion no-host family picnic, 10 a.m., Whitefish City Beach. Call Mike Bauer, (406) 490-7491.
• Family Friendly Flathead rummage sale, flea market, swap meet and craft show, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Drive. More than 100 booths. Food available. To reserve a space, call 871-9262.
• 34th annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Electric Avenue. More than 160 artists, food vendors, live entertainment.
• Eighth annual Big Sky Wooden Boat Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Docks Marina, Lakeside. More than 40 boats and boat-building displays, workshops, flea market. Boat parade finale.
• Eighth annual Family Fun Day, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Big Arm School. Beef brisket barbecue, egg and treasure hunts, Water Wars and games. Live music by Ken’s Country Combo and Western Aires. Proceeds benefit school’s restoration fund. Call 849-6628.
Monday
• Flathead High School Class of 1975 no-host picnic, 5-9 p.m. Lawrence Park Pavilion, Kalispell. Call Kim, 253-2691.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 6:30 p.m., downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call 752-6110.
A look ahead
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Kalispell Parks and Recreation ice cream social, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6, Depot Park, Kalispell. Call 758-7717.
• 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 890-1823.
• Senior Tour and Tea, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 8, 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.
• 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 9:30-10:30 a.m., $5 entry fee. Free admission. Call 862-3501.
• Epic Shore to Shore Race Aug. 10, Flathead Lake. Teams and solo paddlers race along the length of the lake. Proceeds benefit First Descents, www.firstdescents.org
• 31st annual Big Mountain Run, 10 a.m. Aug. 10, Danny On Trailhead, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Hikers welcome. Free chairlift ride down to base. Race day registration 8:30-9:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit Glacier Nordic Ski Team youth programs.
• Fourth annual Taste of Kalispell, 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10, on the lawn, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets, $25 adults, $20 seniors, $10 youth 11-14, kids 10 and under, free; includes food and drink. $5 discount for museum members. Live music by Cocinando; prizes. Call 756-8381.
• Flathead Lutheran Camp 70th birthday party, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lutheran Camp Road, off U.S. 93, south of Lakeside. Family activities, silent and live auctions, worship. Live music by Crossroads Bluegrass Band. Public invited. Call 752-6602.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 12, Troy United Methodist Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 293-0100.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 751-4500.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., Aug. 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13, Bigfork Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 837-4157.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Aug. 13-18, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Cruisin’ the Oldies concert 7 p.m. Aug. 13. Chris Young concert, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15-17. Parade, 10 a.m., Main St. Demolition Derby 6 p.m. Aug. 18.
• Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Teakettle Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. All welcome. Call Kathy Britton, 752-9642.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Aug. 15, Eureka High School. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 293-6344.
• North Valley Food Bank distributes free school supplies to families in need, noon to 3 p.m. Aug. 15, 331 East First St., Whitefish.
• Wings for Wishes remote control aircraft event, 9 a.m. Aug. 17 to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, corner of Minesinger Trail and Farm Road, Polson. Raffles, concessions. Fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Montana. Call Eric, (406) 499-0116.
• Annual Glacier National Park alumni picnic, noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 18, West Glacier, Headquarters Community Building. Bring a picnic dish to share and a lawn chair. Coffee, lemonade, serviceware provided. Door prizes and program. Call Susan, (406) 788-8923.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19, Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call (406) 283-7000.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 20, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 883-4735.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 20, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 863-3627.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation on “Making Hard Cider at Home” with Jeremy and Nikki Meyer, 7 p.m., Aug. 21, Crestview Senior Housing Clubhouse, 103 Crestview Drive, off Montana 35, Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Conrad Mansion Museum’s Nooks and Crannies Tour, Aug. 22, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. One-and-a half-hour tours start at 5:30 p.m. and every 30 minutes until 8 p.m. $25 nonmembers; $20 members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• National Park Service Birthday Aug. 25. Fee-free holiday to Glacier Park.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Aug. 29, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• 24 Hours of Flathead sanctioned 24-hour mountain bike race, Aug. 31, Herron Park, Kalispell. Proceeds benefit DREAM Adaptive, BLAST and Eagle Mount. Spectators welcome. Live music by 17 Mile and The Hasslers.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 31, The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members). Call 751-4500.
• 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. Saturday. Swedish pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday.
• Hockaday Museum of Art’s fourth annual Local Color Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Flathead Valley. Artists demonstrate their skills in their own studios for visitors. Free admission and maps. Call 755-5268.
• 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.