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- Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Glacier Park.

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

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board Policy Committee meets 10 a.m.

- Marion Fire District board meets 3 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Annual Arlee Powwow, today through July 4, Powwow Road, Arlee. Traditional dance competitions, singing, drumming, handmade beaded crafts, food booths; www.crazycrow.com

- Kalispell Chamber of Commerce Unwind, 5-6:30 p.m. Mike’s Farmers Insurance, 114 First Ave. W. Giveaways. All welcome. Call 758-2803.

- Free 2-3-mile guided hike 6-8 p.m., Lion Mountain Trailhead of Whitefish Trail to identify noxious weeds. Meet at trailhead at 6 p.m. Registration not required. Call 862-3880.

- Lily Jane Clarke, Fulbright Scholar, Nepal, 2016-2017, presents a program on “?The ?Mushrooms of Nepal: A study of some of Nepal’s wonderful beings,”? ?7 p.m., Swan Valley Community Hall, Condon. Free. All welcome. Call 406-754-3137.

- Zen priest Jerry Smyers presents a free Introduction to Zen Meditation class, 7 p.m., YogaHeart Studio, 314 Main St. Polson. All welcome. Call 847-721-0665.

ThursDay

- Marilyn Bennett leads two free workshops geared to nonprofits at ImagineIF Library, Kalispell: 10:15-11:45 a.m. Overview of Foundation Directory Online; 12:45-2:15 p.m. Qualifying Possible Funders. Bring laptop or electronic device. RSVP requested to mbennett@imagineiflibraries.org

- Red Cross Leaders Save Lives blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Kila School board meets 3:30 p.m.

- Canyon Community Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hungry Horse School. Baked potato bar, chili and pudding dessert. All welcome. Call Flo, 250-3406; or Luann, 261-1083.

- Montana Wilderness Association hosts an opening reception for the exhibit “Campfire Stories: Celebrating Montana’s Wild Place and Our Stories about Them,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bigfork Art and Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave., Bigfork.

- Whitefish Trail free Bear Aware guided hike to help you be more prepared in bear country, 6 to 8 p.m. Meet at Beaver Lake Trailhead at 6 p.m. for a family-friendly two- to three-mile hike. Call 862-3880.

- Marion School board special meeting 6:30 p.m.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting 7 p.m.

Friday

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

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

- Kalispell Women of the Moose host a spaghetti dinner benefit for the family of the late Maxine Goff, 5:30-7 p.m., Kalispell Moose Lodge, U.S. 2 East (across from Jo-Ann Fabrics). Donations accepted. Pie and dessert auction at 6:30 p.m. with auctioneer Byron Whitehead. Bring a dessert or pie. Open to public. Call Betty, 314-4303; or the lodge, 752-4038.

- “Something to Hoot About” program about owls, 7 p.m., Harry Horn Picnic Shelter, Wayfarers Unit of Flathead Lake State Park, Bigfork. Live owls on hand from Wild Wings Recovery Center. Cost $4 per person; $10 per family. Call Flathead Lake Ranger Station, 837-3041.

Saturday

- KittyMOM’s rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Petco, Kalispell. All are spay/neutered, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines. $55 adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call 752-4460.

- Humane Society of Northwest Montana debuts a litter of homeless 9-week-old shepherd mix puppies, noon to 2 p.m. Petco, Kalispell, Adoption applications will be available and appointments made following week; www.humanesocietypets.com

- World-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be harnessed and hitched to their red beer wagon and on display, 1-5 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena. Public invited.

Thought

“Logic is one thing, the human animal another. You can quite easily propose a logical solution to something and at the same time hope in your heart of hearts it won’t work out.” — Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936).

Monday

- Earthwatch chief scientist and colleagues give a lecture on their research work titled, “Restoring Fire, Wolves and Bison to the Crown of the Continent: Methods and Conservation Concepts, 3-4:30 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception follows. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.

Tuesday

- Troy’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, 9 a.m., Roosevelt Park. Arts and crafts, food vendors, kids’ games, live music, beer garden. Parade 11 a.m. Fireworks 11 p.m. • Kalispell Fourth of July Parade, 10 a.m. Main Street. Free ice cream social afterward, Conrad Mansion lawn. Live music, face painting, barbecue lunch for purchase. Discounted $5 self-guided tours of mansion.

- Bigfork Independence Day Parade, noon, Grand and Electric Avenues. World-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will participate. No parking downtown; free shuttles from Crossroads Christian Fellowship and St. John Paul II churches. Parking available at Bethany Lutheran Church.

- Polson Fourth of July Parade, noon, from Cherry Valley Elementary School to Main Street.

- Polebridge Fourth of July parade, about noon, in front of Polebridge Mercantile.

- Arlee Powwow and Rodeo, Powwow Road, Arlee. Parade 1 p.m. Traditional dance competitions, singing, drumming, handmade beaded crafts, food booths; www.crazycrow.com

- Lakeside Fourth of July fireworks show after dark over Flathead Lake.

- Whitefish Fourth of July fireworks show, dusk, (about 10:30-11 p.m.) over Whitefish Lake, Whitefish City Beach.

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

A look ahead

- Friendship Force of the Flathead will meet for breakfast, 9 a.m. July 5, Sykes, Kalispell. All welcome to visit about travel opportunities and share experiences. Call Carol, 270 9599.

- Free Falun Dafa Qigong instruction easy-to-learn exercise instruction for all ages, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in July, Kalispell Senior Center, 40 11th St. W. Call Katherine, 257-9798.

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

- Pizza Hut fundraiser for Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana, 5-9 p.m. July 6, Kalispell. Proceeds from inside, pick up or deliveries go toward homelessness prevention.

- Glacier Symphony Summer “Pops Goes to the Movies” outdoor concerts, July 7-8, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, rain or shine. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Concerts begin 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or buy food, beer and wine from on site vendors. For tickets, call 406-407-7000.

- Annual Climb Big Mountain fundraiser for Flathead Industries, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Register in stores or online at www.flatheadindustries.org/cmb, or at event. Free lunch, T-shirts, live music, silent auction. Call Sarah, 858-0897.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. July 8, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Lakeside Community Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8, Lakeside Elementary School, 255 Adams St., Lakeside. Theme is “Enchanted Garden.” 7 a.m. — Pancake breakfast, 7 a.m., Lakeside Chapel; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Arts and crafts, food, attic treasures, booths, jewelry, vendors, kids activities. 11 a.m. — Parade; Silent auction closes 2 p.m. Duck races at 4 p.m. at Tamarack Alehouse; www.lakesidesomerschamber.org.

- Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department annual bison burger barbecue and Community Appreciation Day, noon to 7 p.m. July 8, Ferndale Fire Hall, Montana 209 and Ferndale Drive. Adults $12; kids 10 and under, $5. Silent auction, fire truck rides, live music.

- Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents author and botanist Rachel Potter discusses her co-edited book “Montana’s Pioneer Botanists — Exploring the Mountains and Prairies,” 7-9 p.m. July 8 Kintla Camp Room, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception and book signing follow. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.

- Annual Flathead Lakers Poker Paddle, noon, July 9, King’s Point, Flathead Lake. 1.6-mile, 3.6 mile and 6-mile courses for kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, human-propelled watercraft. Qualified swimmers. Cost $75 includes lunch, after-party, unique gift. Registration closes June 30. Call 406-883-1346.

- Butterfly BioBlitz, noon to 3 p.m. July 10, Apgar Village and Two Medicine, Glacier Park; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11, Waterton Lakes National Park. Participants need not stay for entire time. Registration required. Call Even Portier, 888-7944.

- West Valley School Library open to families and community 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 11 and every Tuesday during the summer.

- Senior Tour and Tea, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13, 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.

- Cowpies for Kids fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Montana during Thursday!Fest, 5-8 p.m. July 13, Museum at Central School lawn. Purchase a square for $100 and a chance to win $1,000 if Belle the cow does her duty on it. Raffle for gift baskets.

- Annual Arts in the Park, July 14-16, Depot Park, Kalispell. Fine art and crafts, local food, live music, beer and wine garden, children’s activities. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission daily, $3; weekend pass, $5; children 6 and under, free.

- Mission Mountain Winery ice cream social and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Polson Main Street Cherry Festival, July 15-16. More than 125 vendor booths. Cherry baking, pit-spitting contests. Montana-made art and crafts, live music. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 406-883-3667; flatheadcherryfestival.com

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

- Bibler Gardens Summer Garden Party, 5:30 p.m. July 17. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts by the Culinary Institute of Montana at FVCC. Self-guided garden tours. Advance-only tickets $60 per person or $110 per couple. Call 756-3632.

- Bibler Home and Gardens Splendid Summer Evenings guided two-hour tours 4:30 and 7 p.m. July 18 to 21. Includes opportunities to address questions to Bibler’s head gardener. Advance only tickets $15 per adult and $5 per child. Call 756-3632.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Brain Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m. July 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Flathead County Democratic Women’s Club annual garden tour scholarship fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 22. Tour eight gardens in Kalispell and Bigfork. Tickets $15 per person; children under 14, free with paying adult. Call Elisabeth Mollica, 837-0939.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 24, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 25, Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 40th reunion, July 28-30. Call 406-250-5275.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 50th reunion, July 28-July 30. Contact Gail Shay Linne, 406-871-4881 or gslinne@centurytel.net.

- Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets July 20 at Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m. Program by Julie Cliffton on travel to Antarctica. All interested in travel welcome. For reservations, call Pat Sanders, 257-1932.

- Bibler Home and Gardens Sweet Summer Days two-hour tours, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 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. Aug. 1 and every Tuesday during the summer.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Evergreen Show ‘N’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, Conlin’s Furniture parking lot, Evergreen. No entry fees. Trophies awarded. Call 885-1212.

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

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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

• 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.

- 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.

- 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.?