Daybook

Wednesday

• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

• Doctors Without Borders and International Rescue annual yard sale, today through Sept. 22, 1045 E. Fourth St., Whitefish. Donations accepted; bring to carport on Pine Street after Sept. 13. All proceeds benefit the two nonprofits. Call Sam or Ruth Neff, 862-1629. Volunteers needed.

• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Pope John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

• Library of the Year community celebrations, 5-7 p.m. today, Bigfork Library; 5-7 p.m. Sept. 17, Kalispell branch; 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27, Columbia Falls branch.

• Evergreen School board meets 6:30 p.m., administration boardroom.

Thursday

 Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m., former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1-3 p.m., administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

• Library of the Year community celebrations, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell branch; 5-7 p.m. Sept. 27, Columbia Falls branch.

• Opening reception for Rosella Mosteller’s “Open Portfolios,” and Ohio artist Robert Mullenix’s “Into the Now” photography exhibits, and Marshall Noice’s “Featured Works” exhibit, 5-7 p.m., Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

• Flathead Valley Friendship Force meets at Vista Linda in Somers. Social hour 5 p.m., dinner, 6 p.m., all welcome who are interested in travel. Call Debra Wilke for reservations, 756-9345.

• Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., RE/MAX Home Again Realty, 2117 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.

• Somers School board meets 6 p.m. for an advanced education presentation, Lakeside Elementary School.

Friday

• Friends of the Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; 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.

• Community shred event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gateway Community Center west parking lot, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Sponsored by AARP. Shred confidential documents for free with a donation for Veterans Food Pantry or Flathead Food Bank. Call Agency on Aging, 758-5730; or United Way, 752-7266.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Inn, Kalispell. Oscar-winning filmmaker and Bigfork resident Gerald Molen speaks on the topic, “Don’t Give Up on America!” Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• ImagineIF Libraries fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Kalispell Brewing Company.

• Lake County Democrats “End of Summer” picnic, 5:30 p.m., 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.

• Montana Wilderness Association hosts Hike Hoopla celebrating the Continental Divide Trail, 5 p.m. Summit Mountain Lodge, U.S. 2 East, Essex. Tent camp, food and beer, live music by Spring Wagon Stringband. Call Shannon Freiux, 406-499-2309.

• FVCC opens free fall concert series 7 p.m., with faculty member Wai Mizutani and accompanying artists, Arts and Technology Building. Public invited. Call Nicole Sanford, 756-4813.

Saturday

• Huckleberry 100 bike ride 8 a.m., 120 Second St., Kalispell. 25-, 50- and 100-mile routes, and 12-mile family ride. Fully supported. Registration includes lunch. Advance registration available at www.huckleberry100.com or register at event. Fundraiser for Fresh Life Radio.

• AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Umbrella Ministries hosts a Journey of the Heart conference for women who have experienced the death of a child of any age, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Cost $25 includes continental breakfast, lunch, all materials. Call Mary Noble, 406-270-1140 or 857-6734.

• Friends of the Library annual book sale, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Kalispell Center Mall. Books $1.50 per inch; $2 bag day Sunday.

• Mission Mountain Winery free vertical tasting of cabernet sauvignon, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

• Community Preparedness Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, 1380 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Learn how to prepare for natural disasters, financial collapse, job loss, extended illness and more. Free. Public welcome.

• Doggie Dayz family event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Pet/owner contests, pre-register at Walk Your Dog Club, 111 W. Idaho St. $3 per contest. Agility course, fun runs, booths, vendors and more. Free to attend. Fundraiser for Paws to Play planned dog park. Call 260-7321.

• Chalk ‘n’ Rock Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday, Electric Avenue, Bigfork, rain or shine. Artists decorate the street with large chalk renderings. Free to artists and spectators. Call 837-5888.

• Kalispell Boulder Project block party, 4-8 p.m., Fourth Street West, between Main Street and First Avenue West, next to Kalispell Brewing Co. Food, live music, beer and wine garden and a climbing wall.

• Annual Shriners Hospital fundraising chili cook off and wiener dog races, 4 p.m. Sept. 19, Spinnaker Bar and Casino, Lakeside. Parade of dogs 5:30 p.m. Unlimited chili tasting $5. Call Gerianne or Rudy, 844-2176.

• Sandhill crane bird watching event, 4-7 p.m., West Valley, Kalispell. Meet at 4 p.m. at 1121 Crane Drive to mountain bike to viewing area or join group at 6 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks afterward. Call Laura Katzman with Flathead Land Trust, 752-8293.

• Polson Chamber of Commerce hosts “A Mediterranean Tour” fundraiser featuring European wines and Oktoberfest beers, 6-9 p.m., Polson Motorcoach Resort/KOA. Tickets $45 at chamber office, 418 Main St. by Sept. 18. Call 883-5969.

Sunday

• Chalk ‘n’ Rock Festival, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Electric Avenue, Bigfork, rain or shine. Artists decorate the street with large chalk renderings. Free to artists and spectators. Call 837-5888.

• Friends of the Library annual book sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Books $1.50 per inch; $2 bag day Sunday.

• Mycologist Dan Johnson leads a free guided hike to search for wild mushrooms on Whitefish Trail. Meet at Woods Lake Trailhead at 2 p.m. or meet at Grouse Mountain at 1:30 p.m. to carpool to trailhead. Call Carla Belski, 862-3880.

• Rescheduled Flathead River Conservation float and tour, 1:30-6 p.m. today, Flathead River. Limited to 40 participants. Cost $10 per person. To register, call Laura Katzman of Flathead Land Trust, 752-8293.

• Out of the Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention, 2 p.m., Rebecca Farm, Kalispell. Check in and registration begins 12:30 p.m. Memorial activities for children and adults. Silent auction. All welcome. Proceeds benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s local and national programs. Call Krystal Gladeau, 406-272-6195.

• “Buffalo Brushes: A Celebration of Art of the Old West” fundraising event for Hockaday Museum of Art, 4-7 p.m., Lonesome Dove Guest Ranch, Kalispell. Barbecue dinner, live music, activities, live auction. Museum members $75; nonmembers $90. To reserve tickets, call 755-5268.

Monday

• Physical therapist Amity Sparks from Whitefish Therapy and Sport Center teaches simples exercises and stretches to compliment your walking routines. Meet at 9 a.m. at Lion Mountain Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Free. Call Carla Belski, 862-3880.

• 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.

• Learn about volunteering for the Girl Scouts at an information session for girls in K-12th grade and adults, 4-6 p.m., Kalispell Girl Scout office, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W. Call Nicole Whyte, 800-736-5243, ext. 2304.

Tuesday

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Plum Creek.

• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.

• Doctors from Urology Associates offer free prostate screenings for men age 50-70, 4-7 p.m. today and Sept. 23, The Summit, Kalispell. Registration required; call 751-4500.

• Kalispell Public Schools district board work session 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

• 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. today and Sept. 24, North Valley Hospital Professional Office Building, 711 E. 13 St. Whitefish. Light refreshments. Free. RSVP to North Valley Hospital, 863-3631.

• Award-winning photographer Nick Fucci gives a free presentation showcasing his recent trip to South Africa, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Public invited. Call Continuing Education Center, 756-3832.

A look ahead

• ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m. Sept. 23, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

• Red Cross Mrs. Montana community blood drive, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 23 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Doctors from Urology Associates offer free prostate screenings for men age 50-70, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 23, The Summit, Kalispell. Registration required; call 751-4500.

• Community celebration and tours of newly remodeled facility, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 23, ImagineIF Library, Columbia Falls. Live music, refreshments. Portraits of the Flathead community photo exhibit. Free.

• Flathead Audubon field trip to Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center Sept. 24. Meet to carpool at 10 a.m. in Shopko parking lot to carpool.  Limited to 25 persons. To sign up call Patti Mason, 270-0831.

• Red Cross blood drives Sept. 24: 12:30-4:45 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, sponsored by Kalispell Rotary; noon to 3:15 p.m. Kalispell Center Mall.

• Flathead Job Service 2015 Fall Job Fair, 3-6 p.m. Sept. 24, Kalispell Center Mall. Free and open to public. Bring copies of your resume and be prepared to be interviewed at event. Call Roberta Diegel, 758-6273.

• Nicole Weiher, hospital development program manager at LifeCenter Northwest, presents a free community lecture on organ, tissue and cornea donation, 6 p.m. Sept. 24, rooms 123 C and D, Learning Resource Center, FVCC. Call Patty Lincoln, 756-6155.

• 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. 24, North Valley Hospital Professional Office Building, 711 E. 13 St. Whitefish. Light refreshments. Free. RSVP to North Valley Hospital, 863-3631.

• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 24, The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.

• Flathead Quilters Guild 33rd annual quilt show, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. $5 admission. Free parking. Demonstrations, vendors, guest speakers, raffle. Call Debbie Tribble, 871-1383.

• Brewery, winery and distillery tour with Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 25. $50 fee includes bus transportation, lunch and tastings. Call Kate Lufkin 758-2801.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Townhall meeting to discuss accessibility issues for people with disabilities in Whitefish, 2-4:30 p.m. Sept. 25, National Parks Realty conference room, 601 Spokane Ave., Whitefish. Space limited; RSVP By Sept. 23 with Summit Independent Living Center, 257-0048, ext. 142.

• Big Arm community potluck, 6 p.m. Sept. 25, Historic Big Arm School Program at 7 p.m. with longtime residents, Ross Hoyt and Joanie Vinson. Call Nancy Foster, 849-5064.

• Free benefit concert featuring coloratura soprano and violin virtuoso Idara Aguinaga and special guest Wai Mizutani, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, Flathead High School Performance Hall. Donations will go to Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down and Food Pantry.

• Fee free day Sept. 26, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of National Public Lands Day.

• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26, Church of the Nazarene.

• Meet the Breeds and Responsible Dog Own Day, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 26, Kalispell Center Mall. Flathead Kennel Club members present breeds and  information for dog owners.

• Flathead Land Trust 30th anniversary Barn Bash, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Diamond B Ranch, Lower Valley. Farm-to-table dinner, live music by Jack Gladstone, Phil Aaberg and Dave Griffith. Live and silent auctions. Tickets $75 per person; $125 per couple. Call 752-8293.

• Sunburst Community Service Foundation 20th anniversary celebration, 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Riverside Park, Eureka. Cake and ice cream, live music. Public invited.

• 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.

• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

• Red Cross blood drive 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Good Shepherd Church, Polson.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 30, Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish.

• Turn the Flathead Pink Oct. 2. Local businesses will be decorated in pink and offer discounts for customers wearing pink or who have had mammograms. Educational materials distributed.

• Neighbors in Need chili lunch fundraiser, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Cost $10, includes chili, corn muffin, salad, homemade pie. Deliveries available if ordered by Sept. 30. Fax to 755-7266.

• Conrad Mansion Museum Ghost Tours, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 2-3. Cost $17 per person; $15 members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

• Circle of Friends of Community Methodist Church fall bazaar and luncheon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork. Crafts by local artists, home baked goods, deep dish pies ready for baking. Homemade soup and apple crisp luncheon. Take out available. Call 837-4547.

• Pianist and storyteller John Bushell presents “Johnny B’s Rhythm of the North” multimedia program on Alaska, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts, 526 Electric Ave. Tickets $22 adults; $17 for kids under 11 and seniors over 62. Benefits Bigfork ACES After School Program.

• Brewery, winery and distillery tour with Kalispell Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.. $50 fee includes bus transportation, lunch and tastings. Call Kate Lufkin 758-2801.

• “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.

• Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation “Bobtoberfest” volunteer appreciation event 5 p.m. Oct. 20, Flathead Lake Brewing, Bigfork.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Oct. 22, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

Big Sky Bigfoot Conference Oct. 23-24 Symes Hotel, Hot Springs. Meet and greet 5 p.m. Oct. 23. Presentations by speakers on Bigfoot research, lore, sightings, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 24.

• Screening of Warren Miller’s “Chasing the Shadows” ski film, Oct. 29-30 O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Doors open 6 p.m. Film at 7 p.m. Adults, $15; youth 17 and under, $10. Fundraiser for Flathead Valley Ski Education Foundation. Tickets at the door or www/brownpapertickets.com

• Fee free days Nov. 11, Glacier National Park. All entrance fees waived in honor of Veterans Day.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Nov. 19, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

11th annual Showcase of the Chefs, Nov. 20, Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Dec. 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Jan. 21, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. Feb. 18, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. March 24, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. April 28, former Linderman School building, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. May 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

• Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:15 a.m. June 9, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.