Daybook
Today, June 8
• Flathead Audubon birding field trip with wildlife biologist Beverly Skinner to Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge west of Kalispell. Meet at 6 a.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to carpool. Return at noon. Bring snacks and binoculars and dress for weather. Call Beverly, 858-2286.
Monday
• ImagineIF Libraries board work session at 9 a.m., Flathead Building Association, 309 Main St., Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter, meet at noon for a luncheon meeting at Margaret Kuska’s home. Call Jan Olson at 837-4732.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Nicotine-free Living! Support Group meets every Monday, 5:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. For those who have quit, want to or know someone who wants to quit. Call Deb, 751-4100, ext. 4491 or 253-0697.
• Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group picnic 6-8 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell, rain or shine. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Those whose last name begins with A-L bring a side dish; M-Z, dessert. Hot dogs and bratwurst provided. Call Sue, 756-4725.
• Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
Tuesday
• Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Office open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kalispell VA Medical Clinic, 31 Three Mile Dr. No appointment needed. Call 890-3335 or 871-5555.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)/Local Advisory Council meets 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 406-309-0199.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board meets at 5 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Deer Park School board meets 5:30 p.m. at the school.
• Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Whitefish Fire and Police Departments host a public information gathering to address safe transport of oil from the Bakken oilfields through Whitefish, 7 p.m., O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish.
• West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Qdoba Restaurant, Kalispell.
• Parkinson’s disease support group anniversary celebration, 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Games, birthday cake and more. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767.
• Whitefish Women of the Moose host a “Mexican Magic” dinner 5-7 p.m., 230 10th St. W. Proceeds benefit community functions. Public invited. Call Janet Macfadden, 892-2017.
• Bigfork County Water and Sewer District meets 7 p.m., 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork. Public welcome.
Thursday
• Kick off event for Flathead Homelessness Interagency Resource and Education (H.I.R.E.) agency, 9 a.m. Samaritan House Administration Building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Speakers include Mayor Mark Johnson and Kalispell Public School Superintendent Darlene Schottle. Public invited.
• 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 Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10:30 a.m., Flathead Special Ed Cooperative conference room.
• Project Homeless Connect, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13, Samaritan House Administration Building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Services and resources for the homeless and those at risk, families, veterans. Call the United Way, 752-7266.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Three Rivers Bank, Meridian Road, in the blood mobile.
• Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Wildlife biologist Jim Williams presents a program on “Pumas, Guanacos and Patagonia National Park.” Free. All welcome.
A look ahead
• Mental Health First Aid class, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 13, Whitefish Public School conference room, 600 E. Second St. Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental issues and substance abuse disorders. To register, call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Project Homeless Connect, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13, Samaritan House Administration Building, 1110 Second St. W., Kalispell. Services and resources for the homeless and those at risk, families, veterans. Call the United Way, 752-7266.
• Angel’s Attic rummage sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 13-14, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. 230 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Proceeds go to Homeless Youth Task Force and church youth programs. Call 862-5139.
• Red Cross blood drives June 13: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Perkins Restaurant in the blood mobile. Co-sponsored by KALS Radio.
• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., June 13, Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Lunch available. Guest speaker is retiring Flathead County clerk and recorder Paula Robinson. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• Bigfork Museum Fabulous ‘50s fundraiser auction, 5:30 p.m. June 13, Marina Cay Resort. Gift certificates, fine art, retro bikes and more. Silent and live auctions, no host bar, light refreshments. $10 donation at door. Call Marnie, 837-6927.
• Whitefish Mountain Resort opens for the summer season June 14, weather permitting. Call 877-SKI-FISH.
• EEA Chapter 102 Young Eagles flight 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14, Red Eagle Aviation, Kalispell City Airport. Free flights for youth 8 to 17. Registration 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fundraiser pancake breakfast available 8 a.m. to noon.
• Bigfork Piecemakers Quilt Guild annual quilt show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, Bethany’s Ark Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Free admission. Vendors. Lunch available for purchase. Quilt drawing. Call Bonita Richards, 249-1497.
• Family Friendly Flathead fun run, dart tournament, 10:30 a.m. June 14, The Gym, 305 E. Evergreen Dr. Show and shine starts 4 p.m. Prizes. Call 257-0720.
• Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell celebrates National Get Outdoors Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14. Activities include fishing, archery, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding and more. Raffle from participating partners. Call Amy Grout, park manager, 755-2706, ext. 3.
• Kalispell Elks Flag Day retirement ceremony, 11 a.m. June 14, Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell. The park and Elks flags will be properly retired. Hamburgers and hot dogs served afterward. Public invited. Worn flags may be dropped off at Elks Lodge drop box for proper retirement.
• Lake McDonald Lodge centennial celebration June 14, Glacier Park. Historic walking tours, ranger talk, presentations. Free red bus transportation to and from Apgar Visitor Center 12:30-8 p.m. Silent auction 2-4 p.m.
• Free rafting safety class with Carl Motes-Conners of Great Northern Rafting/Glacier River School, 3-5 p.m. June 14, Replay Sports, 2593 U.S. 2 E., in Kalispell. Topics include unpinning boats, rope strength, knots and hitches. Space limited. RSVP to 752-5005.
• Lake County Democrats spaghetti dinner and fundraiser, 5 p.m. June 14, North Crow Clubhouse. Silent auction. $25 per adult. RSVP appreciated but not required. Call Sheila Bell, 883-1516; or Jackie Ladner, 887-2617.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. June 16, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Audubon tours Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center June 16. Meet at 10 a.m. at Shopko parking lot to carpool. Trip lasts about two hours. Space limited. All ages welcome. To sign up, call Doug MacCarter, 606-663-8611.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 17, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 17, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.
• Red Cross blood drives June 17: 9:30-11:30 a.m. U.S. Forest Service; 2-5 p.m. Lakeside QRU.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life committee meets 6 p.m. June 17, Pizza Hut. Pizza provided. All welcome. Call Brittany Quick at the American Cancer Society, 800-227-2345.
• Trust for Public Land hosts an open house focusing on efforts to preserve and enhance beauty and recreation in Haskill Basin, 7 p.m. June 17, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Public invited.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m. June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Sixth annual Lucky Birthday Bash, 5-8 p.m. June 18, Tamarack Brewing, Lakeside.
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m. June 19, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 19, Libby VFW.
• Evergreen Community Reunion Committee meets 5:30 p.m. June 19, at Sykes’ Restaurant. Call Lorene, 885-3070.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 20, KRMC.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 21, Church of the Nazarene, Whitefish Stage.
• 11th annual Saddle Up for St. Jude Ride and Trail Challenge, June 21, Swisher Lake Trailhead, Eureka. Registration at 10 a.m. $5 per person. Prizes. Spectators welcome. Lunch available by donation. Call Many White, 406-270-7156.
• Summer Solstice Bluegrass Bash, 5 p.m. June 21, Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Barbecue dinner. Music by Trapline Band. Beer and wine for purchase. Advance tickets $20; $25 at door. Kids 5-12, $10; under 5, free. Call 862-4923.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. June 23, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. June 24, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.
• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session, 6 p.m. June 24, Kalispell Middle School Library.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 25, Kalispell City Hall.
• Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m. June 25.
• Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. June 26, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1-6:15 p.m. June 26, Marion Fire Department.
• Citizens for a Better Flathead Great Place Raffle and Summer Party, 5:30 to 8 p.m. June 26, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Tickets $15, include dinner. Call 756-8993.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life committee meets 6 p.m. June 26, Pizza Hut. Pizza provided. All welcome. Call Brittany Quick at the American Cancer Society, 800-227-2345.
• Red Cross blood drives June 27: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eureka High School.
• Older Americans’ Day annual picnic 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 27, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Doors open 10 a.m. Hamburgers with the works. Bring a dessert to share if you can. All seniors 60 and older welcome. Western attire encouraged. For information, call 758-5730. For Dial-A-Ride bus service, call 758-5728 by 3 p.m. June 26.
• AARP Smart Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 30, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drives June 30: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glacier National Park; 1-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. July 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
Lakeside Fourth of July fireworks display, 11 p.m..
• North Valley Refuse is working the Fourth of July.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., July 7, basement meeting room, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call 752-6110.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life 6 p.m. July 11 to 6 a.m. July 12, Columbia Falls High School track. Call Brittany Quick at the American Cancer Society, 800-227-2345.
• Ready, Set, Read 5K Fun Run and Walk, 8 a.m. July 12, Historic Rails to Trails, corner of Center Street and Meridian Road, Kalispell. Fundraiser for Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County. Call Ashley, 471-9002 or 257-7323; or register online at www.literacyflathead.org
• Northwestern Agricultural Research Center field day, 2:30 p.m. July 16, Montana 35, Creston. Dinner at 5 p.m. followed by a tour. Public invited. Call 755-4303.
• Bigfork Relay for Life, 6 p.m. to midnight July 18, Bigfork High School football field. Call Debbie Ingram, 885-7714.
• Glacier Rally in the Rockies July 18-19, Kalispell. July 18: Show and shine 6-8 p.m., Cruisin’ the Drag down Main Street, 8-10 p.m. July 19: Parade 10 a.m. downtown Main Street. Show and shine, 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Fourth annual Evergreen reunion, noon to 5 p.m. July 19, Birch Grove Community Center. Call Lorene Bishop, 885-3070.
• 13th annual Event at Rebecca Farm, July 24-27, West Springcreek Road, off Reserve Loop, Kalispell. World-class equestrian competitions. Vendors on site. Free admission. Call 752-3276.
Fifth annual Whitefish Lake Institute wine auction, July 31-Aug. 1, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and live music by Fresh Off the Vine, 4-7 p.m. July 31. Dinner with Foley Family Wines, 5:30-10 p.m., in the ballroom. Live auction. Call 862-4327.
• Evergreen Rod Run and Show and Shine Aug. 1-2. Rod Run 6 p.m. Aug. 1, Snappy’s Sport Senter with door prizes. Show and Shine 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, Conlin’s Furniture. Free admission, food vendors, booths, door prizes. Trophies.
• Glacier National Park Conservancy Backpacker’s Ball 6 p.m. Aug. 2, Green Valley Ranch, Coram. Live and silent auctions. Live music by Ashley Creek Ramblers. Dinner.
• Kila School board budget meeting 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4.
• Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., Aug. 4, basement meeting room, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Visitors welcome. Call 752-6110.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Free tour of Terrapin organic farm in Whitefish with presentation on cover cropping. Farm feast follows; pre-register at www.ncat.org/tours/ or call Jeff Schahczenski at 406-494-8636.
• Fee-free day, Aug. 25, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of birthday of National Park Service. Call 888-7800.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Fee-free day, Sept. 27, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day. Call 888-7800.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
Columbia Falls Women’s Connection annual Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 12, North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Call 892-5990.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Nov. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.
• Fee-free day, Glacier Park. Entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day. Call 888-7800.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 871-1008.