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Daybook 2016

| August 21, 2016 10:30 PM

Aug. 21

  • Northwest Montana Fair Family Day. Special gate admission for families. Exhibit Buildings open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Carnival opens noon; Demo Derby 6 p.m.
  • Glacier National Park annual picnic for alumni, current employees and friends, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Community Building, Park Headquarters. Bring a potluck side dish. Ham and beverages provided. Bill Schustrom emcees. Door prizes. 
  • Kalispell Parks and Recreation sponsors a Pool Party for the Dogs, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Woodland Waterpark, Kalispell. Off-leash swimming for dogs only; $5 per dog includes one human. Additional humans $2. Raffle, contests, hot dogs. Fundraiser for Paws to Play proposed dog park.

Aug. 22 

  • AARP Smart Driver Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
  • Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moose Lodge; 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 for $13. For reservations, call Lynne Bradley, 756-9245; or Judy Cox, 755-1507.
  • Somers School District board special meeting, 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.
  • Hugh Grinnell, distant cousin of explorer and naturalist George Bird Grinnell, gives a period-costumed impersonation titled “The Explorations and Discoveries of George Bird Grinnell, the Father of Glacier National Park,” 6:30 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Call the Continuing Education Center, 756-3832.
  • The Flathead Conservation District business meeting at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Aug. 23

  • Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Baptist Church.
  • Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.
  • Kalispell Public Schools district board meets work session 6 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.
  • Columbia Falls Library Association presents a free program on raptors by Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center, 6 p.m., Marantette Park, U.S. 2, Columbia Falls, near the amphitheater; donations will be accepted for Wild Wings.
  • Cayuse Prairie School board Needs Assessment Committee meets at 7 p.m., school cafeteria.

Aug. 24

  • ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
  • Libby Friends of the Library host the Montana Conversations program “Meagher of the Sword” with Neal Lewing, noon to 1 p.m., Lincoln County Library, 220 West Sixth St., Libby. Final performance in the Lemonade on the Lawn series. Free. Public invited.
  • Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs “Richard III,” 6 p.m., on the lawn, FVCC. Free. Open to public. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics.
  • First Presbyterian Church hosts a community information evening, regarding the upcoming school bonds to address overcrowding and deferred school maintenance, 6:30 p.m., 540 S. Main St., Kalispell. School District 5 board representatives will present and answer questions. All welcome.
  • Joe Coco presents a free seminar “The Language of Politics,” 7-8:30 p.m., Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. RSVP to Erika, 862-9400.

Aug. 25

  • National Park Service Centennial Birthday Weekend, today through Aug. 28. Fees waived at Glacier Park.
  • Multi-family rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 26, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Housewares, kids’ clothing, furnitures, beds, Friday is $1 a bag. Lunch, pies and pastries for sale both days.
  • Free seminar with Crown of the Continent Guitar Fellowship artists, noon to 3 p.m., Room 139, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. All welcome; guitars not needed, but welcome to bring.
  • Abbie Shelter “Flashback 1976” 40th anniversary celebration 6 p.m., Glacier View Lodge, Whitefish. Costume party. Live dance music by New Wave Timetrippers. Catered dinner. Live auction, raffle baskets. Tickets $76 each; $140 per couple 
  • Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

Aug. 26

  • National Park Service Centennial Birthday Weekend, today through Aug. 28. Fees waived at Glacier Park.
  • Multi-family rummage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Housewares, kids’ clothing, furnitures, beds, Friday is $1 a bag. Lunch, pies and pastries for sale both days.
  • Whitefish Trail Hootennany, 5-9 p.m., Depot Park, Whitefish. Music by Jeff Austin Bank, The Hasslers and Moonshine Mountain. Kids’ bike obstacle course, rock wall, painting station. Food trucks, beverages. Advance tickets $12 at Great Northern Brewery, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Great Northern Cycle and Glacier Cyclery; $15 at gate. Kids 12 and under, free. Call 862-3880. 

 A look ahead

  • “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion 1868-1968” Historic Clothing Tour, 9 a.m. Aug. 27, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members. Price includes a 14-page booklet of the collection. Reservations required. Call 755-2166. Purchase at www.abbieshelter.org
  • Bigfork Soroptimist “Junk in the Trunk” fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27, south side of Harvest Foods parking lot. Space available for sellers for $25; bring own tables. Shop for arts, crafts, baked goods, rummage. Call Pam Anderson, 250-5699 or Cheryl Harber, 837-6011 or 261-3410. 
  • u Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana 40th anniversary celebration, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 27, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Kids’ activities, food, walk. Kayak, bike, camping gear to be raffled; Tickets are $5 each or five for $20. Bring chairs or blanket to sit on. Call 752-6565
  • Third annual Deadication Festival, noon to 9 p.m. Aug. 27, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Live music, activities for kids, community yoga classes, local food, arts and crafts festival. Fundraiser for Montana Kayak Academy. Pre-sale tickets available on Wrap & Roll Cafe’s Facebook page.
  • Live “State of the Art” Prime Time ice shows, 5 and 7 p.m., Aug. 27, Stumptown Ice Den, Whitefish. To buy tickets visit glacierskateacademy.org
  • Big Arm Association’s annual Community Barn Dance, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Big Arm Historic School. Menu includes hamburgers, beans, chips, coleslaw, ice cream, cookies, beverages; donations accepted. Music by Ken’s Country Combo. “Made in Montana” baskets will be raffled. Call N. Foster, 849-5064
  • Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28, The River Church, Kalispell.
  • Happy Rhythms Drumming and Talking Circle, 24 p.m. Aug. 28, Deep Bay Center, 100 Deep Bay Drive, Lakeside. Life coach Pat Bowen facilitates. Free. Bring a healthy snack to share; donations accepted. Call 844-2611.
  • u Red Cross blood drives Aug. 29: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blackfeet Community Hospital; 1:30-5:30 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
  • Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 30, Natural Resources Department, Polson.
  • Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 30, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Luncheon tickets $19. For reservations, call 758-2801.
  • Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 31 Flathead County Health Department.
  • Bigfork Rumble in the Bay, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 4, downtown Bigfork. Classic cars, trucks, motorcycles. Period costume contest. Awards presentation 2 p.m. Pancake breakfast and fly-in, Ferndale Airfield. More than 40 planes on display. Free parking and trolley service to Rumble in the Bay car show. Call 260-8385.
  • Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.
  • North Valley Hospital hosts a healt and wellness celebration, 3-8 p.m. Sept. 7, under the tents at the hospital campus, 1600 Hospital Way, Whitefish. Tours, demonstrations, information, live music, complimentary massage, kids’ activities, refreshments.
  • Seventh annual Taste of Kalispell, 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 8, on the lawn, Museum at Central School. Food and beverages from area restaurants, live music, kids’ zone. Tickets $30 for adults, $25 seniors (62 and over), $20, youth 11-14; kids 10 and under free; www.downtownkalispell.com or call Pam Carbonari, 253-6923.
  • 10th annual Friends of Bigfork Fire Department’ sBrats, Burgers and Band community fundraisers, 5 p.m. Sept. 9, Harbor Village Pavilion, 301 Canal St., Eagle Bend, Bigfork. Meal tickets $10 adults, $5 for children or $25 for family of four. Raffle 
  • Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Sept. 10, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
  • Harvest Dinner on Main fundraiser, 6-10 p.m. Sept 10, 407 Main St. Ronan. Social hour 6-7 p.m., dinner 7-8 p.m. Silent auction 8 p.m. Live music. Tickets $50 each, $25 for children 2-12. Benefit for Lake County Community Development Foundation. Call 406-676-5901.
  • Act for American presents Lt. Col. Roy White, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) discussing “Islam in the Classroom: How Did it Start and What You Can Do About it Now!” 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, FairBridge Inn and Suites (formerly Outlaw Inn) 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell; http://actflatheadcounty.wixsite.com/montana
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Sept. 15, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857. 
  • St. Luke Community Healthcare Foundation, celebration and fundraiser, Sept. 16, Ronan Community Center. Cocktails 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m. Live music, auction. Tickets $75 each. Call 406-528-5324.
  • Annual Walk To End Alzheimer’s, Sept. 17, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Two-mile walk. Start or join a team at alz.org/walk or call 406-252-3053.
  • AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 17, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500. AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500. AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
  • Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Day Kick Off luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 20, Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. Luncheon tickets $19. For reservations, call 758-2801.
  • “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion 1868-1968” Historic Clothing Tour, 9 a.m. Sept. 24, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members.  Price includes a 14-page booklet of the collection.  Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
  • AARP Smart Driver Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24, Swan Chapel, Swan Lake. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 756-8885.
  • AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.
  • Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.
  • Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Oct. 8, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
  • Flathead City-County Animal Advisory Committee meets noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 first Ave. W., Kalispell.
  • “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion 1868-1968” Historic Clothing Tour, 9 a.m. Oct. 22, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members.  Price includes a 14-page booklet of the collection. Reservations required. Call 755-2166;
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Nov. 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857. 
  • Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.
  • Fee Free Day, Nov. 11, Glacier Park, in honor of Veterans Day.
  • Christmas at the Fairgrounds, Nov. 25-27, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Local arts and crafts, unique gifts and decor. Food and beverages available. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking.
  • Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Denise, 407-4110.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Dec. 15, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Feb. 16, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. March 16, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. April 27, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. May 18, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.
  • Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. June 13, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.