Daybook
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeview Healthcare; 1-6 p.m. Troy.
• Grammy-award winning musician Kristian Bush has a meet and greet, noon to 2 p.m., Kalispell Goodwill retail store, U.S. 2 East, Evergreen.
• Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Kristian Bush concert 7:30 p.m. today. Fair parade 10 a.m. Friday. PRCA rodeo 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Aug. 22. Demolition derby 6 p.m. Aug. 23. Carnival, livestock shows; www.nwmtfair.com
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Aug. 20, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
Thursday
Stillwater Road will be closed today during work hours for utility work from Four Mile Drive to Parkridge Drive. An alternate route is required. Call Mike Fraser, 253-4326.
• Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Fair parade 10 a.m. Friday. PRCA rodeo 7:30 p.m. today, Friday and Aug. 22. Demolition derby 6 p.m. Aug. 23. Carnival, livestock shows; www.nwmtfair.com
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.
Kalispell Chamber of Commerce hosts a market livestock sale, 5-6:30 p.m., 15 Depot Park. Barbecue hog dinner; sneak peek at Champion stock.
• Bibler Garden Party fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home, 6-8 p.m., Bibler Gardens, Kalispell. Locally produced food, hosted bar, live music, trolley rides. Tickets $55 per person; $100 per couple online at www.flatheadyouthhome.org.
• Fundraiser for new Montana Kayak Academy, 7-10 p.m. The Boat Club outdoor tent, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Raffle for free kayak and more. Proceeds benefit introductory kayak clinics for ages 8 to 18. Call Paul Moffatt, 253-7285.
Friday
• Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Fair parade 10 a.m. today. PRCA rodeo 7:30 p.m. today and Aug. 22. Demolition derby 6 p.m. Aug. 23. Carnival, livestock shows; www.nwmtfair.com
• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. KRMC.
• Montana Land Reliance Spotted Knapweed Biocontrol workshop. 1-5 p.m. Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Discussion and instruction on noxious weed prevention and beneficial bugs. Public invited. Call Mark Schiltz, 837-2178.
• C.E. Conrad Family 19th Century Firearms lectures presented by experts Phil Schreier and Garry James, today and Aug. 22, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Doors open 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday for social; lecture at 6:30 p.m. Saturday matinee doors open 1 p.m.; lecture at 1:30 p.m. Cost $45 per person includes two beverage tickets. RSVP required to 755-2166.
• Whitefish Trail Hootenanny, 5-9 p.m. Depot Park, Whitefish. Live music, grass dance floor; kids’ activities. Food and beverages for purchase. Tickets $12 in advance at Great Northern Brewery, Sportsman and Ski Haus, Great Northern Cycle and Ski; $15 at gate. Kids 12 and under, free.
Saturday
• Northwest Montana Fair through Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. PRCA rodeo 7:30 p.m. today. Demolition derby 6 p.m. Sunday. Carnival, livestock shows; www.nwmtfair.com
• Celebration of history of North Fork, 9 a.m., Big Creek Outdoor Education Center. Breakfast, paint work party, lunch, barbecue dinner, ranger tales. Free. Public invited. RSVP to 755-1211.
• KittyMOM’s rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1001 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Area shelters and rescue groups offer spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call 752-4460.
• Author Eric C. Taylor from Levelland, Texas, signs his books “The Book: Counting to 100,” “The Castle Rock Legend” and “Mist,” noon to 5 p.m., Bad Rock Books, 615 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.
• Glacier Skate Academy Prime Time summer ice show, 5 and 7 p.m., Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Chairs on ice $15; bleacher seating $10, available at glacierskateacademy.org. Call Carol Anderson, 862-7699.
• C.E. Conrad Family 19th Century Firearms lectures presented by experts Phil Schreier and Garry James, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell. Doors open 6 p.m. for social with lecture at 6:30 p.m. Saturday matinee doors open 1 p.m., lecture at 1:30 p.m. Cost $45 per person includes two beverage tickets. RSVP required to 755-2166.
• Youth With A Mission 30th anniversary celebration, 2 p.m., 501 Blacktail Road, Lakeside. Family-friendly activities include volleyball, bounce house and more. Guided tours of campus. Food vendors. Worship service 6:30 p.m. with international speaker and author Floyd McClung, followed by dessert reception. Call 844-2221.
• SNOW Bus Brewfest 3-7 p.m. Depot Park, Whitefsih. Live music by The Can’t Hardly Playboys. Food venodors. Adults $20 in advance; $25 at gate. Must present ID. Under 21 and designated drivers $5. Call 862-2900.
Sunday
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Demolition derby 6 p.m. Carnival, livestock shows; www.nwmtfair.com
Monday
• Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Montana Athletic Club; 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Social at 11:30 a.m. followed by noon buffet lunch. Bill Cox will talk about the Library of Congress and Congressional Research Service. For reservations, call Lynn Bradley, 756-9245; or Judy Cox, 755-1507.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
Tuesday
• Fee free day, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of 99th birthday of National Park Service.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Baptist Church.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.
• Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce meets 4-5 p.m. West Shore Community Library, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers. Call 844-3715.
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Aug. 26, Flathead County Health Department.
• ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m. Aug. 26, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “The Taming of the Shrew, 6 p.m. Aug. 26, arboretum, Blake Hall, FVCC. Free. All welcome. In case of inclement weather, show will be held in FVCC Black Box Theatre, Arts and Technology Building.
• Kalispell Public Schools Technology Committee meets 8:30 a.m. Aug. 27, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27, Glacier Symphony office, co-sponsored by First Montana Bank.
• Free guitar workshop by Phil Goldenberg, Solomon Hicks and Leandro Pellegrino, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, followed by free performance, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC.
• Glacier Park Superintendent Jeff Mow and Flathead Quilters Guild president Sally Glutting give a presentation on climate change in America’s national parks, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Hockaday Museum at Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• Red Cross blood drives Aug. 28: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood.
• Herron Park mini-event dressage and jumping show for beginner and novice equestrians Aug. 29-30, Foys Lake Road near Kalispell. Spectators welcome; www.flatheadeventing.org.
• Rad Ride for Cancer family-oriented bike ride fundraisers, Aug. 29, Great Northern Historical Trail, Somers to Kila. Check in 9 a.m.; ceremony 10 a.m.; ride starts 10:30 a.m. Advanced registration as www.signmeup.com Call 751-6697.
• Flathead Land Trust and Flathead River to Lake Initiative offer a rafting trip on Flathead River from Pressentine Bar to Old Steel Bridge, 1:30-6 p.m. Aug. 29 to showcase lands, habitat and water quality. Cost $10 per person. Limited availability. RSVP to Laura Katzman, 752-8293.
• Glacier Skate Academy Block Party summer ice show, 5 and 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. Chairs on ice $15; bleacher seating $10, available at glacierskateacademy.org. Call Carol Anderson, 862-7699.
• Mountain Brook Community Library annual hamburger, pie and ice cream social 5-8 p.m. Aug. 29, 2353 Foothill Road, Kalispell. Wood grilled deluxe burgers and grilled corn. Live music by Swan Range Jammers. Donations support library and old schoolhouse renovation. Call 756-4571.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30, The River Church.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Sixth annual Taste of Kalispell, 5:30-9 p.m. Sept. 3, on the lawn at Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Food and beverages. Live music by Smart Alex. Kids’ zone. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors 62 and older; $20 youth 11-14; kids under 10, free. Call Pam Carbonari, 253-6923.
• Rumble in the Bay car show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6, downtown Bigfork.
• Brats, Burgers and Band community fundraiser for Bigfork Volunteer Fire Department, 5 p.m. Sept. 11, Harbor Village Pavilion, Eagle Bend, Bigfork. Live music by Blue Smoke. Raffle. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children, $25 for family of four. For golf tournament, call 837-7310; or tennis tournament, call 250-7072.
• Community flea market, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 12, First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Crafts, quilts, jewelry, books, antiques, furniture, tools and more. Vendors call Clao, 883-4015; or Fred, 849-5236.
• Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 12-13, Volunteer Park, Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeside.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Library of the Year community celebrations, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 16, Bigfork Library; 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17, Kalispell branch; 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27, Columbia Falls branch.
• Friends of the Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 18; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 19; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20, Kalispell Center Mall. Books $1.50 per inch; $2 bag day Sunday.
• ImagineIF Libraries fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 18, Kalispell Brewing Company.
• Lake County Democrats “End of Summer” picnic, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Boettcher Park, Polson, Turkey, ham, non-alcoholic drinks provided. Bring a potluck dish and chair. Music by Monica Lindeen. Call Craig McClure, 406-599-4087.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 19, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Dr. Kyle Tubbs of Glacier Ear, Nose and Throat gives two free education presentations titled, “Get Back to a Good Night’s Sleep: Beyond the CPAP - Solutions for Sleep Apnea,” at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 22 and 24, North Valley Hospital Professional Office Building, 711 E. 13 St. Whitefish. Light refreshments. Free. RSVP to North Valley Hospital, 563-3631.
• Fee free day Sept. 26, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
• “Cold Hard Cash Show” for Flathead County Deputy Sheriff’s Employees Association a, 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. For tickets, call 406-249-2738. For information, call Jim Sinclair with A Wee Bit Small Promotions, 406-249-2738. Proceeds benefit local children’s programs.
Glacier Stamp Club Show celebrating the Bob Marshall Wilderness, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Call Adam, 406-868-7287.
• Fee free days Nov. 11, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day.