Daybook
Today
F Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run travels by bicycle 50 miles beginning at 9 a.m. from Happy’s Roadhouse west of Marion on U.S 2 West to Les Schwab Tire, West Center Street, Kalispell. A parade of law enforcement vehicles and law enforcement runners will travel from there to Lions Park on South Main Street at 3:30 p.m. Community barbecue follows. Public welcome.
F Red Cross blood drive: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Qdoba Restaurant; noon to 4 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall.
F Lakeside Community Club meets at noon at Vista Linda restaurant. Lunch is $10. For reservations, call Vista Linda at 857-3158.
F Bigfork Wednesday farmers market opens for season 3-6 p.m., Masonic Temple, 8098 Montana 35. Call Cathi, 249-8439.
F Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767 or Inga, 756-5514.
F Kila School PTO farmers market, 3-6 p.m. every Wednesday. For a table, call Mette Cephers, 257-3325.
F Karen Porteous with Complete Restoration gives a presentation of “The Myths of Mold,: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Bigfork Library, 525 Electric Ave. Public invited.
F Flathead Beekeepers meet 6:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Open to anyone with an interest. Call Ronny, 892-0280.
F Lake County Democrats county convention and election of officers, North Lake County Public Library, Polson. Social 6:30 p.m. Open to public. Handicap accessible.
F Marion School board meets 6:30 p.m.
F Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., administration boardroom.
F Bigfork Water and Sewer District meets at 7 p.m., district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.
F West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.
Thursday
F Red Cross blood drives: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Best Buy, blood mobile; 1-4 p.m. Genesis Healthcare, Whitefish.
F Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts a free brown bag workshop by Many Stranahan of High Stakes Foundation, “Perspectives from a Grant Maker: What Board and Staff Need to Know,” 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3618.
F Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1-3 p.m., administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
F Columbia Falls Farmers Market opens for season 5-7:30 p.m. every Thursday, beginning today, Pinewood Park, 925 Fourth Ave. W. Glacier View 4-H Club holds a barbecue fundraiser.
F Retirement party for Carol Pike, Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce director, 5-7 p.m., Truby’s, Meadow Lake Resort.
F ACT! for America presents a program and panel discussion at 6 p.m. with several Flathead County School District superintendents. Topics include curricula, textbooks, potential Muslim influence in schools. Question and answer session follows. No reservations required; 59911actforamerica@gmail.com
F 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 at 7 p.m. on setting up your computer for genealogical research. Free. Open to public. Call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245.
F Deer Park School board meets 6:30 p.m.
F West Valley Naturalist program 7 p.m., West Valley School science room, Kalispell. Becky Smith-Powell, forest recreation program leader for Flathead Forest, will talk about hiking/recreation in Tally Lake Ranger District. Free. Everyone welcome. Call Linda de Kort, 755-3704.
F Joe Coco presents a free seminar “Reducing Economic Tension in the Last Best Place — Continuing the TEDx Whitefish Conversation,” 7-8:30 p.m., Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. RSVP to 862-9400.
F Flathead Valley Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) group meets 7 p.m., Bohemian Hall, 125 Blanchard Lake Road, Whitefish. Libby Rutledge gives a presentation titled, “The Science and Spirit of GMOs.” All welcome; www.ionsflathead.org
Thought
“What this country needs is a good five-cent cigar.” F Thomas R. Marshall, U.S. vice president (1854-1925). (To which American humorist Franklin P. Adams replied, “What this country really needs is a good five-cent nickel.”)
Friday
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) sponsors a three-hole golf tournament, 3-6 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call 253-7880.
• First Presbyterian Church of Whitefish 10th annual flower sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16, 301 Central Ave. Pony packs, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets and more. Proceeds benefit local mission work.
• Merical Mountain Rendezvous today through May 17, Marion. Turn at Hill Top Tavern and watch for signs. Trapping demonstrations, rifle, archery, knife competitions; period dress, traders, raffles; mtfura@gmail.com
• 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. Rosauers, blood mobile.
• Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Speaker is Maj. Mike Banzet (U.S.A.F. ret.) author of “A Flower Shop in Baghdad. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.
• “Picnic for Lone Pine Cemetery,” 5-8 p.m., Swan River Hall, Bigfork. Barbecue dinner, silent, live auctions, music. Tickets $15 adults; $5 children 10 and under. Call Arlene Wilson, 837-2674.
• Hike, Bike and Roll Parade 5:30-6:30 p.m., Great Northern Trail, Meridian Road, Kalispell. Rain or shine. Decorations, costumes, noisemakers encouraged. Snack available for purchase. Bring your own water. Cost $5 per person; $15 per family of four (under 2 free). RSVP appreciated to 249-2497. Proceeds go to trail maintenance.
• Flathead Valley Community College graduation 7 p.m. Trade Center, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Public welcome.
Saturday
• West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue pancake breakfast and open house, 7-11 am., at the fire hall, 2412 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Pancakes, eggs, sausage.
• Glacier Street Rod Association sixth annual swap meet and car show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Raceway Park, U.S. 93 North, mile marker 120, Kalispell. Open to any year vehicle. Registration forms at most area auto part stores and at gate. Swap meet of auto parts, tools, “big boys” toys. Spaces available. General admission $1 or canned goods for Northwest Montana Veterans Food Pantry.
• Glacier National Park Volunteer Associates annual meeting/work day, Park Community Building, behind headquarters. Continental breakfast 8:30 a.m.; meeting 9 a.m. followed by project work. Call Nancy Barrus, 387-4516.
• First Presbyterian Church of Whitefish 10th annual flower sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 301 Central Ave. Pony packs, perennials, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets and more. Proceeds benefit local mission work.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Swan Chapel, Swan Lake. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 756-8885.
• Creston Cemetery Association annual meeting today Clean up 9 a.m.; business meeting 10 a.m. Call Lillie, 249-2114.
• Flathead Land Trust sponsors a bike and bird 8.5 mile event, 9 a.m. to noon, Smith Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Kalispell with bird expert Craig Hohenberger. Participants are invited to stop by Kila Pub afterward for pizza for $5 a slice and cash bar. Call Laura Katzman, 752-8293.
• Glacier Woodturners meet 9 a.m., Hanson Trucking, Columbia Falls. Call 755-1795.
• 12th annual Yellow Bay Cherry Blossom Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yellow Bay Clubhouse, Montana 35 at mile marker 18. Arts and crafts, bake sale, door prizes, raffles, live music. Lunch available for purchase. Free. Public invited. Call Barbara, 982-3064; or Shari, 982-3437.
• Sons of Norway host Taste of Norway, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Homemade Scandinavian cookies, Icelandic pancakes, coffee and tea. Donations accepted. Call Alice Brosten, 837-3494.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Walmart, Kalispell.
• Northwest Paddle fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Sunday, Wayfarers State Park, Bigfork. Try out demo kayaks and paddleboards with instruction. Information on boat safety. Refreshm
• Bethel Cemetery Association clean-up day starts at 9 a.m., meeting at noon, North Somers Road. Call 857-3564 or 270-6840.
• ImagineIF Library, Kalispell, sponsors a bird walk with a Flathead Audubon expert, 10:15 to 11 a.m. Meet at library and walk to Conrad Mansion and back. Optional project included. All ages welcome.
• Merical Mountain Rendezvous continues today and Sunday, Marion. Turn at Hill Top Tavern and watch for signs. Trapping demonstrations, rifle, archery, knife competitions; period dress, traders, raffles; mtfura@gmail.com
• Spring into Safety Kids Day family event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free bicycle helmets, bicycle safety course, free swim and other activities. Bring your life jacket to check for proper fitting. Call Dan Daub, 751-5727.
• Sunburst Service Foundation Amazing Race, 11:30 a.m., Depot Park, Kalispell. Pre-registration required at 2282 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. $25 per team. Raffles, silent auction, prizes. Children’s activities noon to 5 p.m.
• Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day, noon to 2 p.m., Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell. Nature activities to become official Montana State Parks Junior Ranger with certificate and badge. All ages welcome. Call Brian Schwartz, 755-2706, ext. 3.
• Salvation Army Country and Western gala, 5:30-10 p.m., main ballroom, Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Dinner Music by Rob Quist and Great Northern with special guest Halladay Quist. Tickets $50 per person. Non-alcoholic event. Call 257-4357.
Sunday
• Northwest Paddle fest, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wayfarers State Park, Bigfork. Try out demo kayaks and paddleboards with instruction. Information on boat safety. Refreshments. Call Amy Grout, 751-4598; or Rocky Mountain Outfitter, 752-2446.
• Merical Mountain Rendezvous continues today, Marion. Turn at Hill Top Tavern and watch for signs. Trapping demonstrations, rifle, archery, knife competitions; period dress, traders, raffles; mtfura@gmail.com
• Sixth annual Whitefish Animal Hospital WAG Race, 11 a.m., Hugh Rogers WAG Park, Whitefish. One-mile, 4-mile and 12K events. Leashed dogs may participate in shorter events. Call 862-3178.
• Colors for a Cause 5K Fun Run, 1 p.m. Kidsport Complex, Four Mile Dr, Kalispell. Walkers and families welcome. Proceeds benefit the Abbie Shelter. Register at creditunioncolorrun.com or at event.
Monday
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
• Red Cross blood drives: 1-6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church; 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners presents a program titled, “Riding the Trails, A Look Back at Glacier’s Dude Ranch Days” Hilton Homewood Suites, 195 Hutton Ranch Road, Kalispell. Greeting time 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:15 p.m. Cost $14. Program starts at 7:15 p.m., free for posse members and $5 for nondinner walk-in nonmembers. Call Janet Monk, 755-7339.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Women’s Connection luncheon tea, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Show and tell of “Tea and Things.” Speaker is Connie Barker. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.
• Columbia Falls Historical Society meets 7 p.m., Old Chapel building, Montana Veterans Home, Columbia Falls. Public invited. Call Clarence, 892-3722; or Dorothy, 892-5894.
A look ahead
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 20, Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish.
• Community night May 20, MacKenzie River Pizza, both Kalispell locations. Twenty percent of meal dollars benefit Paws to Play organization to build a dog park.
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Communications Committee meets 8:30 a.m. May 21, administration offices, 233 First Ave. E.
• Baby Bistro breastfeeding support group meets 11 a.m. May 21, Community Birth Center, 1320 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Michelle Neal, 260-4455. This group meets regularly throughout the Flathead Valley. For information and schedule contact Alyssa Martin with Flathead City-County Health Department, 751-8177.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30-5:30 p.m. May 21, The Wave, Whitefish.
• Frontier Hospice presents an educational seminar by Dr. Linda Hitchcock titled, “The Longest Loss: Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia,” 1-4 p.m. May 21, Immanuel Lutheran Skilled Care Center, 185 Crestline Ave., Kalispell. Free. Open to public. Call Dianne, 755-4923.
• Friends of the Library meet at noon May 21, ImagineIF Library meeting room, Kalispell. All interested welcome.
• Teen social for grades 6-12, 4-5:30 p.m. May 21, ImagineIF Library, Kalispell. Food, Wii gaming. Free. Craft is making bubble tea.
• Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets May 21, Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Mary Pat Murphy talks about her visit to Alhambra Palace Granada, Spain. All interested in travel and meeting people from other countries invited. For reservations, call Lavonne, 756-7082.
• “Bear Aware” guided hike, 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 21, with backcountry ranger Kim Corette. Meet at Lion Mountain Trailhead to learn about bear signs, safety protocol and practice spray canisters. Families welcome. Call Whitefish Legacy Partners, 862-3880.
• Glacial Forum presents martial artist and former U.S. Marine Victor Fox speaking on the topic “Human Trafficking in the Land of ISIS,” 6:30 p.m. May 21, Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church, 7465 Montana 35, Bigfork. No reservations required; seating by 6:15 p.m. recommended. donations accepted; www.standupforamericaus.org
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Daughters of the American Revolution, Chief Ignace Chapter meet at 10 a.m. at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery to place flags on graves of fellow Daughters. Lunch and meeting follows at noon at Scotty’s Restaurant. Call Jan Olson, 837-4732.
• Nonprofit Development Partnership offers two free workshops at ImagineIF Library, Kalispell, May 22: “Before You Seek a Grant,” 10:30 a.m. to noon; “Overview of Foundation Directory Online,” 1-2:30 p.m. To register, call 756-3618.
• Lake County Pachyderm Club meets May 22, Polson Rural Fire Department building. Brian Lipscomb, CEO of Energy Keepers, speaks about the tribe’s purchase of Kerr Dam and effect on property taxes. Social time 11:30 a.m.; meeting at noon. Papa Don’s catered lunch available for $10. Call Penny Jarecki, 883-2248.
• North Valley Music School concert fundraiser, 7 p.m. May 22, Glacier Vista Center, 5729 U.S. 93 South, Whitefish, next to Safeguard Storage. Variety of guitarists and entertainers perform. Appetizers and beverages. Advance tickets $20 at the school, 432 Spokane Ave. Tickets $25 at door. Limited seating.
• Flathead Audubon field trip to Coonsa Creek near Firebrand Pass, May 23. Meet at 7 a.m. at Columbia Heights Park ‘n’ Ride at U.S. 2 and Montana 206 to carpool. Return about 2 p.m. To sign up, call Steve Gniadek, 892-7406.
• EAA Chapter 102 Young Eagles flight event, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23, Red Eagle Aviation Center, Kalispell City Airport. Registration 9 a.m. to noon. All youth ages 8 to 17 will take a 20-minute orientation flight. Free. Call Delbert Schneider, 249-4226.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• GMO Flathead sponsors a March Against Monsanto, noon, May 23, Depot Park, Kalispell. Non-GMO food drive for local food banks. Information booths, prizes, 50/50 raffles. Guest speakers.
• Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center hosts its third annual Wildlife Baby Shower event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 23, Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 Meridian Road, Kalispell. Art activities for kids, silent auction, raptor presentations and displays. Free admission; donations requested by cash, check or wish list.
• 40th annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival May 23-24, Wild Mile of the Swan River. Kayak and raft races begin at 10 a.m. daily. Paddleboard demo Saturday, Bigfork Bay; www.bigforkwhitewaterfestival.com. Triathlon on Sunday — call Kalispell Athletic Club, 752-2880.
• United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day ceremonies May 25: 10:30 a.m. Glacier Memorial Gardens; 11 a.m. Veterans Memorial, Depot Park, Kalispell; 11:45 a.m. VFW luncheon, Kalispell; 12:45 p.m. Conrad Cemetery retire and raise flag; 1:45 p.m. Fairview Cemetery; 2:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls; 3 p.m. Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls; 3:30 p.m. Veterans Home Cemetery, Columbia Falls.
• Memorial Day Parade, noon, May 25, downtown Polson.
• Red Cross blood drive May 26: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blackfeet Hospital, Browning; noon to 5 p.m. Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. May 26, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Red Cross blood drives May 27: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lakeview Healthcare; 12:30-4:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Whitefish downtown farmers market opens for season every Tuesday, 5-7:30 p.m. May 27 to Sept. 30, north end of Central Avenue and Depot Park.
• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Group meets 6 p.m. May 27, Sunburst Village and Drop in Center. Call 854-2323.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. May 28, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 28, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Polson.
• Opening reception for “A Timeless Legacy — Women Artists of Glacier National Park” exhibit, 5-7 p.m. May 28, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. May 28, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish or pay $3. Call 257-1598.
• Savvy Social Security for Women Seminar, 6-7 p.m. May 28, The Summit, Kalispell. What women need to know to maximize retirement income and about divorce, remarrying. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.
• Red Cross blood drives May 29: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood.
• Universal Dance for Peace lead by Carla Hannaford at 7 p.m. May 29, Shining Mountains Center for Spiritual Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Families welcome. Call Suzanne Dickinson, 837-2847.
• Fifth annual Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 30, Evergreen Fire Hall, 2236 U.S. E. Employment counseling, veterans service organizations, community resources and representatives. Giveaways of surplus military clothing, books, haircuts, personal care items. Chili and refreshments. Bring military ID. Call Allen Erickson Sr., 756-7304 or 250-0698.
• Spring mini-event horse show, May 30-31, Herron Park near Kalispell. Dressage, arena jumping, cross-country events start at 9 a.m. Spectating free.
• Pete’s spring 17th annual run-off fundraiser, May 30, Peterson School, 1119 Second St. W., Kalispell. 10K, 5K and 1-mile events starting at 9:30 a.m. Games, climbing wall, inflatables. Lunch and raffles 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register at school office or 406running.com
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Eureka farmers market opens for season every Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., June 10-Sept. 23, Riverside Park. Call 406-889-4636.
• Retirement party for Fair-Mont-Egan staff Jeanne Riley and Susan Clanton, 4 p.m. June 10, at the school. Cake and coffee served.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 10 a.m. June 11, Linderman School, 233 First Ave. E, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
• Naturalist and botanist Anne Morley leads a hike June 11 on Sprunger-Whitney Nature Trail in Swan Valley. Meet at 10 a.m. at trailhead on Montana 83, 7 miles south of Swan Lake near mile marker 64. Turn right at Point Pleasant and watch for signs. Call Morley, 406-886-2242.
• Universal Dance for Peace lead by Carla Hannaford at 7 p.m. June 12, Shining Mountains Center for Spiritual Living, 475 Eighth Ave. EN, Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Families welcome. Call Suzanne Dickinson, 837-2847.
• Bigfork Saturday farmers market opens for season 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 13, Masonic Temple, 8098 Montana 35. Call Cathi, 249-8439.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 16, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 20, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
• Intermountain’s Providence therapeutic group home Summer Roundup fundraiser, 5:30-9:30 p.m. July 1, Diamond B. Ranch, 2909 Lower Valley Road, near Kalispell. Dinner, live and silent auctions. Music by John Dunnigan. Tickets $100 before June 12; $125 afterward. Call Kyle Waterman, 755-4022, ext. 3005.
• Stumptown Quilters’ Society “Everything Old is New Again,” quilt show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 5, Whitefish Middle School gym. Modern and vintage quilts, boutique, vendors, silent auction, raffle. Free admission.
• Annual AAC/ARCO/CFAC employees picnic noon to 4 p.m. July 9, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. All employees and their families are invited; Email Sharon Chubb, smarinochubb@centurytel.net.
• In the Footsteps of Norman MacLean Festival, July 10-13, Seeley Lake on the Blackfoot River, Double Arrow Resort and Camp Paxson. Smokejumping highlight, writers’ workshop and tour of Mann Gulch; www.macleanfootsteps.com. Call Jenny Rohrer, 406-754-0034.
• Whitefish Lake Institute wine auction, 6-10 p.m. July 17, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Master of Ceremonies is TV journalist Connie Chung. Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent, live auctions; www.whitefishwineauction.org
• Opening reception for traveling exhibit, “Piecing Together a Changing Planet: Climate Change in America’s National Parks,” 5-7 p.m. July 30, Hockaday Museum of Arts, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited. Call 755-5268.
• Fee free day Aug. 25, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of 99th birthday of National Park Service.
• Dragon Boat Festival Sept. 12-13, Volunteer Park, Lakeside Boulevard, Lakeside.
• Fee free day Sept. 26, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day.
• Fee free days Nov. 11, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day.