DAYBOOK, July 9
Today
• Lakeside Community Fair. Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m. at the chapel. Attic treasures, vendors, arts and crafts, 9 a.m. to 3 pm. Parade, 11 a.m. U.S. 93. Handpainted chair auction. Duck races 4 p.m. Tamarack Brewing. Tamarack Brewing. Car show 10 a.m., 306 Stoner Loop.
• Montana Wilderness Association free, guide hike to Southern Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. Meet at 8 a.m. at Kootenai Forest Supervisor’s Off, 31374 U.S. 2 W., Libby. Eight mile, moderately strenuous hike with opportunities to fish mountain lakes. Bring fishing gear, lunch. Return about 5 p.m. To register, call Brian, 406-291-2154.
• Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m., Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person, $25 for members. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.
• Flathead Combined Training Association Jump Derby Horse Show, 9 a.m., Herron Park, near Kalispell. Arena and cross-country jumping, open and Western dressage. Spectators welcome.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead summer outdoor show, today and tomorrow, Kalispell Courthouse lawn. Local arts and crafts and food vendors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Free admission.406-881-4288 (voice mail); www.acfguide.com
• Montana State Parks weed pull event, 10 a.m. to noon, Finley Point, Flathead Lake. Volunteers should bring water, work gloves, sunscreen. Snacks provided. Call 406-214-4823.
• Mission Mountain Winery free vertical tasting of merlots, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.
• KittyMOM’s rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petco, Kalispell, for National Adoption Day. Spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call 752-4460.
• Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department 66th annual bison burger barbecue, noon to 7 p.m., Montana 209. Menu also includes hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, cake and huckleberry ice cream. Adults $12; kids 10 and under, $5. Live music, fire engine rides, silent auction.
Sunday
• Cakes for Celts pancake breakfast fundraiser for Flathead Celtic Festival, 8-11 a.m., Evergreen Moose Lodge, 2158 U.S. 2 E. All-you-can-eat pancakes $6; with sausage $8; with bacon $10.
• Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead summer outdoor show, today and tomorrow, Kalispell Courthouse lawn. Local arts and crafts and food vendors. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Free admission.406-881-4288 (voice mail); www.acfguide.com
Monday
• The Spring Creek Bridge on East Evergreen Drive will be closed 24/7 starting July 11 until approximately July 21, to have its deck replaced by Flathead Country Road Department. Finding an alternate route will be necessary.
• Red Cross blood drive, 1:30-5:30 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Samaritan House open house 26 p.m., 124 Ninth Ave. W., Kalispell. Food, tours and chance to meet staff. All welcome.
• Marion School board meets 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., U.S. Forest Service.
• CASA of Lake and Sanders Counties bids good-by to board member Kelly Bishop and hello new new members Cheri Stenmoe and Kathy Gregg, 4:30 p.m. Vine & Tap, 218 Main St., Polson.
Thought
“They always say that time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” • Andy Warhol (1928-1987).