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- LHC crews will begin milling Fourth Avenue East, from 10th Street to 14 Street, at 8 a.m. Fourth Avenue East will be closed to through traffic through 7 p.m. Road will re-open at night for local residents. Call 758-6420.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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.

- “Beers for the Bob” fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., Stonefly Lounge, Coram. Portion of beer sales donated to Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation.

- Flathead High School Class of 1967 50th reunion today through July 30. Meet and greet 5 p.m. today, The Elks. Dinner and dancing 5 p.m. July 29, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Brunch 10 a.m. Sunday, Karlen Osorio-Kohr’s home followed by trolley ride through town at noon. Call Randy Ryder Mohn, 406-844-3550.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 40th reunion, today through July 30. Call 406-250-5275.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 50th reunion, today through July 30. Contact Gail Shay Linne, 406-871-4881 or gslinne@centurytel.net.

- Columbia Falls Class of 1962 reunion mixer, 5 p.m., Jim Coulson’s home. The group will ride on a trailer at the Heritage Days Parade at noon Saturday, July 29. A picnic will be held afterward at Coulson’s place. For more information, call Flo at 250-3406.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6:30 p.m., the Gathering Place 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Free of charge to anyone. Families welcome.

- Columbia Falls Heritage Days: Today — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wildcat Athletic Endowment auction, silent auction and barbecue and dancing with Music on the Move; 7 p.m., Open rodeo, Blue Moon Arena.

Saturday

- Garage sale to raise money for the Moss family to help with medical expenses of their 2-year old daughter Sophia, recently diagnosed with leukemia, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Central Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical, 1650 Montana 35 in Kalispell. Call Annette, 756-6657.

- Columbia Falls Heritage Days: Today — 7 a.m. Firemen’s breakfast, Don Anderson Fire Hall; 7:30 a.m. 3-on-3 basketball tournament; 8 a.m. Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K runs or 5K walk; 9 a.m. JIM Rat Race, ages 4-13; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arts, crafts and food vendors, Marantette Park; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Valley Senior Center fundraiser luncheon; 11 a.m. to noon, North Valley High Steppers; Noon, Parade on Nucleus Avenue; 1-4 p.m., Family Fun Day in Glacier Bank parking lot; 1:30 p.m., Wild Horse Drive; 7 p.m., open rodeo, Blue Moon Arena; 7-10 p.m. Barn dance at Marantette Park

- Wild Wings Recovery Center Feathered Friends Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks community room, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Live birds on hand, food vendor. Entry by donation of needed supplies: Clorox antiseptic hand wipes, gallon-size white vinegar, Simple Green cleaner, peroxide, paper towels, gallon- and quart-size Ziploc bags.

- Whitefish Community Center Lunch in the Park, noon, Kay Beller Park, 121 E. Second St. Whitefish. Live music by Calamity Singers and North Valley Music School students. Boxed lunches available. Plasma TV raffle at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair or cushion. Tickets pre-sold, $10 each. Call 862-4923.

- Shady Lane Roller Rink family fun night, 7-10 p.m., 15 Shady Lane, Kalispell. 1950’s style live dance music by Zine & the Bel Aires. Light show. Admission $5, adults’ $3.00, kids over 10; free for children under 10. Food and beverages available. Call 212-2460.

Sunday

- CASA for Kids Super Hero Fun Day, noon to 4 p.m., Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Food, music, kids’ activities, mini-golf, dunk tank. Super Hero costume contest, 2 p.m. with prizes. Tickets $35 per family includes everything. Call 755-7208.

- Boy Scouts of America Venture Crew informational meeting, 4 p.m., Elks Lodge in Kalispell. All boys and girls and young adults, ages 14 to 21 interested in learning about the program are welcome. Contact Troop leader Samuel Montayne at smontaynesr@gmail.com.

Monday

- Kalispell Public Schools Budget Committee meets 7:30 a.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

- Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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“Government is too big and important to be left to the politicians.” — Chester Bowles, American diplomat, businessman, author — and politician (1901-1986).

Tuesday

- Free guided Kids’ Meet a Tree hike on Whitefish Trail 10 a.m. to noon to learn about local native trees through interactive activities. Meet at Lion Mountain Trailhead. Call 862-3880.

- Bibler Home and Gardens Sweet Summer Days two-hour tours, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. today and Aug. 3. Include opportunities to address questions to Bibler’s head gardener. Advance-only tickets $15 per adult and $5 per child. Call 756-3632.

- West Valley School Library open to families and community 4:30-6:30 p.m. today and every Tuesday during the summer.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

Wednesday

- Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets for breakfast 9 a.m., Sykes, Kalispell. All interested in travel welcome. Call Carol, 270-9599.

- Polson Chamber of Commerce meets noon to 1 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort. Speaker is Paddy Fleming, director of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center. Lunch available for $11. Public welcome. Call 883-5969.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station annual open house, 1-5 p.m., Yellow Bay, Montana 35. Tours, talks, presentation, kids’ activities, boat tours and more. Free. Public invited.

- USMC Happy Hour for Marines and Navy who served with Marines, 5-7 p.m., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-249-2448.

- Little Bitterroot Lake Association annual meeting, 6 p.m., Marion Fire Hall Community Room. Potluck dinner; main course provided; little bitterrootlakeassoc.org.

Saturday

- Evergreen Show ‘N’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Conlin’s Furniture parking lot, Evergreen. No entry fees; trophies awarded. Free admission. Food vendors. Call 885-1212.

- Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today and Aug. 6, Electric Avenue. More than 160 artisans, food vendors and entertainers. Bus shuttles to/from Potoczny Field east of post office and Bethany Lutheran Church. Free admission. Call 837-5888.

- Rosewater Ski Community waterski event, 9 a.m. today and Aug. 6, Rose Crossing, Kalispell. Professional skiers demonstrate and teach community members to waterski. Open house, tours. Food for purchase.

- Somers Company Reunion 10 a.m., Somers Fire Hall, Leslie Avenue. Potluck lunch at noon. Open to public. Admission is a potluck dish; beverages provided. Dedication of Somers Company Town Museum at 2 p.m. with dessert served.

- Swan Valley Homestead Tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Self-guided, self-driving tour of eight original homesteads. Lunch special at Hungry Bear Steakhouse with refreshments, storytelling and open mic, 3-5 p.m. Tickets at swanvalleyhistoricalsociety.org. Call 406-754-2745.

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- Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Electric Avenue. More than 160 artisans, food vendors and entertainers. Bus shuttles to/from Potoczny Field east of post office and Bethany Lutheran Church. Free admission. Call 837-5888.

- Rosewater Ski Community waterski event Aug. 6, Rose Crossing, Kalispell. Professional skiers demonstrate and teach community members to waterski. Open house, tours. Food for purchase.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7.

- Pleasant Valley School board budget meeting 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7, followed by regular board meeting.

- Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association hosts Kalispell Skeptics in the Pub, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Scotty’s Bar, 2205 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Open to everyone.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Eureka High School. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-6344.

- Senior Tour and Tea, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 10, Hockaday Museum of Art, 302 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Coffee, tea and cookies served 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 755-5268.

- Guitar instructor Steve Eckel leads a “Folk Rewind” group sing-along of music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 11, Kintla Camp event room, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. $5 admission. For reservations, call 888-5393.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Aug. 12, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Dr. Tom Pittaway and his staff host their annual free pancake breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 12, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Complimentary pancakes, sausage, fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee served. All welcome.

- Blacktail Hill Climb mountain bike event, 9 a.m. Aug. 12. Ride 13.4 miles from Tamarack Brewing to summit of Blacktail. Award ceremony 1 p.m. at Volunteer Park with beer, barbecue, kids’ race. Register at lakesidecommunityclub.com

- Annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m., Aug. 12, Swan Lake Day Park, mile marker 72, Montana 83. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Baking contest and sale 11 a.m. Arts and crafts fair, beer and wine garden. Live music by Ashley Creek Ramblers 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids’ activities, games, silent auction.

- Mission Mountain Winery vertical tasting and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Flathead Lake Aber Days Reunion Concert, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 12, Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater, Polson. Mission Mountain Wood Band, Sam Riddle, Andrea Harsell, Luna Roja. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Advance tickets $35; $40 at gate. Children 7-12, $15; under 6, free; www.aberdaykegger.com. Call Mick Holien, 406-544-2478.

- Jazz Night Out benefit concert for Abbie Shelter, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Performances by drummer Richie Barshay and sax and flute player Erica von Kleist. Doors open 7 p.m. Free admission; donation requested.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 14, Troy United Methodist Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m. Aug. 14.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 14, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220

AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Free admission for women and children Aug. 16, to Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Whitefish.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17, Bigfork Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Healthy Aging” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Celtic acoustic musicians Willson & McKee in concert 7 p.m. Aug. 18 and 19, Kintla Camp event room, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. $5 admission. For reservations, call 888-5393.

- Flathead Lake 5K, 10 a.m. Aug. 19, Volunteer Park, Lakeside. Proceeds benefit Flathead Lakers. Register at runsignup.com

- Doggie Dayz of Summer and Puppy Pool Party event, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 20, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Dog/human relay race, photo boot, vendors, food trucks, peanut butter licking pet tricks and cutest dog contests; $5 each. Free admission. Pool opens to dogs at 4:30 p.m. $5 per dog and one human, $2 each additional people.

- Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents plein air painter Nicholas Oberling who gives a painting demonstration and answers audience questions, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 20, Kintla Camp Room, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception follows. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393. give a pe

- North Lake County Public Library in Polson Solar Eclipse Block Party, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 21. Protective glasses available. $5 hot dog lunch, children’s crafts, educational displays, photo booth and more. Book sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Open house for Wisconsin Avenue Corridor Plan, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 23, Whitefish City Hall council chambers.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Aug. 24, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents a presentation by Steven Thompson, chairman of Climate Smart Glacier Country, titled “Climate Change in the Crown of the Continent,” 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Kintla Camp Room, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception follows. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- Free admission for women and children Aug. 26, to Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Whitefish.

- Rubber Duck Regatta fundraiser for the Flathead Food Bank, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 27, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Buy rubber ducks to race down Stillwater River. Children’s, families, individual and business races and prizes. Winners need not be present. Mobile duck “adoption” centers will be parked at area groceries. Community celebration with food vendors, live music, kids’ activities and more.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. Aug. 28, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 29, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Call 758-5730.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Traveling half-scale replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall on display 24/7 in Kalispell Sept. 7-10. Opening ceremonies 10 a.m. Sept. 7. Closing ceremonies 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Sept. 9, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Medicare 101” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Mission Mountain Winery Dayton Day free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Community Challenge community celebration and Great Fish 5K Color Run, Sept. 9, Depot Park, Whitefish. Call 863-1781.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Sept. 21, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Big Ski Chair Affair, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Craggy Range Bar & Grill, Whitefish. Auction of 10 decorated vintage quad lift chairs. Fundraiser for SNOW Bus.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Mission Mountain Winery vertical tasting and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Oct. 14, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Winter Ready” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Managing Stress through the Holidays” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Festive Holiday Crafting” 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Dec. 21, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

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

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

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. April 19, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. May 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. June 14, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.