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| June 3, 2018 4:00 AM

TODay

- Montana Wilderness Association hosts a free birding hike, 7:30 a.m., Swift Creek Trailhead, Whitefish Trail, 8.5 miles north of Whitefish on East Lakeshore Drive. Easy 5-mile round trip. All ages welcome. Pre-registration required; email ggansauer@wildmontana.org

- Flathead Audubon Society and refuge wildlife biologist Beverly Skinner lead a field trip to Lost Trail Wildlife Refuge and Dahl Lake west of Kalispell, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive and walk on closed roads with short hikes. To sign up, call Skinner at 406-858-2286.

- Annual Herron Half Marathon, 10K and 5K trail run 9 a.m., Herron Park. Kids’ 1K Fun Run, 11 a.m. Register through race day at herronhalf.org

- Lakeside QRU annual ham dinner fundraiser, 3-6 p.m., Lakeside QRU, 125 Bills Road. Menu is ham, homemade scalloped potatoes and buns, vegetable, coleslaw, beverage and dessert for $10; kids under 6 eat free. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Screening of the film “Always,” which was filmed in Kootenai National Forest, 6 p.m., Dome Theater, 6032 Mineral Ave., Libby. Presented by Northwest Montana Fire Lookout Association.

Monday

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Swan River School board special session 3:30 p.m., sixth grade classroom.

- Rails to Trails meets at 5:30 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 250-0819.

Tuesday

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5:30 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork

- Pleasant Valley School board meets 4:45 p.m.

- Book release party for Whitefish author Christine Carbo’s “A Sharp Solitude,” 5:30-7:30 p.m. Frame of Reference Gallery, 235 Central Ave., Whitefish.

- Whitefish Community Library hosts Toddler Storytime for toddlers ages 1-3, 11 a.m., Springs at Whitefish. Free. Call the library, 862-9914; or The Springs, 862-6322.

Whitefish Legacy Partners and Cancer Support Community Kalispell host a free community 3-mile hike, 6-8 p.m. Lion Mountain Trailhead, Whitefish Trail. Appropriate for all levels. Free. Open to public.

Wednesday

- Friendship Force meets for breakfast 9 a.m., Sykes Restaurant, Kalispell. All interested in travel welcome. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Flathead Electric, Kalispell.

- Free Falun Dafa Qigong instruction easy-to-learn exercise instruction for all ages, 11:30 a.m. today and all Wednesdays in June, 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., Kalispell VFW, 330 First Ave. W. Cash bar. Spouses welcome. Call 406-249-2448.

Thursday

- Creston School board meets 7:30 a.m.

- Transportation Advisory Committee for Flathead County Eagle Transit bus services meets 8:30-10 a.m., in the Planning and Zoning Conference Room in the South Campus Building, Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 758-5728.

- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Park brown bag seminar by Rick Trembath on historic fires in Northwest Montana, noon to 1 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Applied Materials.

- Bigfork community meal, 3-6 p.m. today and every Thursday, 750 Electric Ave. in United Methodist Church building, Bigfork. Pool table, TV, foosball available. Free. Families welcome. Call Dana, 837-4547.

- Love Lives Here sponsors a Flat Out Pride kick-off party for LGBT Pride month, 5-8 p.m., Kalispell Brewing Co., Kalispell. Snacks provided. All welcome.

Friday

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

- Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 9 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

- 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; 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., United Way Conference Center, Suite 38, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. To schedule an appointment, call United Way, 752-7266.

Thought

“There are two cardinal sins from which all the others spring: impatience and laziness.” — Franz Kafka, Czech-born writer (born 1883, died this date in 1924).

- Classical piano concert with world-renowned pianist I-Heung Lee, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited.

- Heritage Place yard and craft sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and June 9, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell. All proceeds go to buy plants for residents’ needs. Call Sarah Schussler, activities director, 406-755-8000.

- Bigfork Piecemakers Guild annual quilt show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, First Baptist Church of Bigfork 6933 Montana 35. Quilt raffle; drawing at 4 p.m. Winner need not be present. Free admission.

- Love Lives Here sponsors a Flat Out Pride kick-off party for LGBT Pride month, 5-8 p.m., Kalispell Brewing Co., Kalispell. Snacks provided. All welcome.

Friday

- Kalispell Public Schools Finance Committee meets 7 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

- Kalispell Public Schools Personnel Committee meets 9 a.m., district office basement meeting room.

- Classical piano concert with world-renowned pianist I-Heung Lee, 7 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited.

A look ahead

- Veterans Appreciation Day picnic barbecue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Music, games for adults and children. Pet services and surplus goods for at-risk veterans. Free; Veterans asked to bring a DD214 or other military ID. Call 756-7304.

- Heritage Place yard and craft sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell. All proceeds go to buy plants for residents’ needs. Call Sarah Schussler,

- Bigfork Piecemakers Guild annual quilt show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, First Baptist Church of Bigfork 6933 Montana 35. Quilt raffle; drawing at 4 p.m. Winner need not be present. Free admission.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana parking lot rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 9, Glacier Bank, 212 Main St., Kalispell. All proceeds go to homeless prevention efforts. To donate, call 758-5432.

- Big Arm Association annual pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. June 9, historic Big Arm School, June 9. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee. Donations accepted. Call 849-5064.

- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Becoming an Outdoors-Woman fly fishing class, June 9, Kalispell. Geared for beginners. Rods provided or bring your own. Cost $15; registration required. Call Sara Smith, 444-9948.

- Stillwater Free Lutheran Church, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9, 1401 Church Drive, Kalispell. Knockerball tournament, bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, quilt and car raffles, concessions, rummage and bake sale and more.

- Montana Air Adventures hosts annual Kalispell City Airport Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, 1880 U.S. 93 S. Free airplane/helicopter rides, classic car/motorcycle show, hay rides, aircraft displays and demonstrations, bounce house, bungee jumping, mini-golf, raffles. Food vendors. Call 755-2376.

- Somers Volunteer Fire Department open house and ice cream social, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9, 27 Leslie Ave., Somers. Beverages, fire prevention tips. Call Debbie, 270-1343.

- Swan Valley Bear Resources hosts an informational Bear Fair, noon to 4 p.m. June 9, Swan River Community Hall, 115 Swan Road, Bigfork. Bear experts give presentations, kids’ activities, free pizza and beer. Public welcome. Call 406-754?-3137.?

- Bill McClaren All for One 5K and kids half-mile fun run, June 10, FVCC. 5K at 9 a.m. $10 advance registration $15 on race day; kids run 10 a.m., free. Call Marjory McClaren, 406-250-5577.

- Annual Older Americans’ Picnic at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Seniors 60 and over invited. Doors open 10 a.m.; lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 11.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. June 11, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meets 6 p.m. June 12, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. June 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 13, Whitefish Credit Union.

- Savvy Social Security Seminar for Women 6 p.m. June 13, The Summit, Kalispell. What you need to know about claiming benefits. Free. Call Kim Taylor at LPL Financial, 752-7232.

- Bigfork County Water and Sewer District meets at 7 p.m. June 13, district office, 108 Harbor Heights Blvd. Public welcome.

- Annual Jerry Howard Fishing Without Barriers Day 8 a.m., June 14, Saddlehorn, Woods Bay, Flathead Lake. Free fishing activities and boat rides for all ages of anglers with disabilities. Barbecue 2 p.m. Limited slots available for boat trips. Contact Dillon Tabish with Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 751-4564.

- Red Cross blood drive June 14: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Community United Methodist Church; sponsored by Glacier Bank, Bigfork; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Leavitt Insurance, blood mobile.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana poverty simulation workshop, 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 14, Gateway Community Center Rotary Room, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Volunteers needed. Call 752-6565.

- Glacier Park Superintendent Jeff Mow, Park Museum curator Deirdre Shaw and Tom Beaudette with DCI Engineers give a keynote talk on Sperry Chalet, 7 p.m. June 14, St. Richard’s Church, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Free. Open to public. Dessert reception follows.

- Annual Montana Senior Olympics, June 14-16, Polson, Pablo, Ronan. Senior athletes compete in a variety of sports. Call 406-586-5543.

- Red Cross blood drives June 15: 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kalispell Toyota, blood mobile.

- Kalispell Public Schools Board Governance Committee meets 10 a.m. June 15, district office basement meeting room.

- Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center annual Feathered Friends Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 16, Fish, Wildlife and Parks community Room, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Live birds of prey, silent auction. Entry by donation or from wish list, Clorox antiseptic hand wipes, gallon white vinegar, Simple Green, peroxide, paper towels, quart Ziplocs. All welcome.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. June 18, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. June 18, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 19, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “ Easily Explore Glacier Park — A Ranger’s Insight,” 2-3:30 p.m. June 20, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Kalispell Public Schools Policy Committee meets 8:30 a.m. June 21, district office basement meeting room.

- Taste of Kalispell, 5:30-8 p.m. June 21, Museum at Central School lawn, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Food provided by local restaurants, drinks, live music by Cocinando. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors (64 and older), $20 youth 11-14, kids under 10, free. Call 253-6923.

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show, June 22-24, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Friday — Evening cruise Saturday — Public viewing on dock, waterski demonstration. Sunday — poker run 9:30 a.m.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- PTA Physical Therapy sponsors PTA 5K for the Kids race, 11:30 a.m. June 23. Run, walk, strollers 5K or 1-mile routes through Bruyer Granary neighborhoods off Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Barbecue follows. Friends of participants can eat for $5; kids under 10, free. On site registration 10 a.m. Cost $25. Proceeds go to Make-a-Wish Montana. Call 756-7878.

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

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. June 25, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meeting and work session, 3 p.m. June 26.

, Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Flathead Lakers and Flathead Land Trust host an evening cruise on the Far West, 6-9 p.m. June 28. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, live music by David Walburn. Tickets $50. Call 752-8293

- Northwest Montana author Milana Marsenich signs her new book, “The Swan Keeper,” 5-7 p.m. June 29, South Shore Greenhouse, 39912 Montana 35, Polson. Portion of sales will go to Montana Waterfowl Foundation. Representatives will talk about their conservation work.

- Lakeside Fourth of July boat parade and fireworks over Flathead Lake, at dusk, choreographed to music.

- Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Summer Outdoor Show, Courthouse Park West, Kalispell.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8. Seventy booths of handmade items by local artisans. Free admission; 406-881-4288.

- Whitefish Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8, Depot Park. Montana arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors. Free admission. Benefit for Whitefish Christian Academy; 406-862-5875

- Retirement party for Leslie Knuth, longtime volunteer at Lakeside Food Bank, noon to 4 p.m. July 7, Lakeside RV Park.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station research cruise, 3-6 p.m. July 10, aboard the Far West to one of the station’s monitoring sites. Appetizers, beverages, music. $50 per person. Space limited; reservations required; 406-982-3301, ext. 229.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. July 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.?

- Northwest Montana author Milana Marsenich signs her new book, “The Swan Keeper,” 7 p.m. July 11, Polson Library, 21 First Ave. E.

- Annual Arts in the Park, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 13; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15; Depot Park, Kalispell. More than 100 juried fine arts and crafts booths, live music, children’s activity area. Beer and wine garden and food available. Admission $3 daily or $5 weekend pass, includes admission to Hockaday Museum of Art; free for 6 and under; 406-755-5268.

- Lakeside Community Club annual fair, July 14. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m., Lakeside Chapel. Silent auction and Attic Treasures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School. Food concession open 10 a.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Kids’ Zone and silent auction close at 2 p.m. Duck races, 4 p.m.,Tamarack Brewing Company; lakesidesomerschamber.org.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. July 16, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Are your Cyber-savvy?” 2-3:30 p.m. July 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- The Gathering 2018, July 20-22, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka. Three days of reunion activities for all classmates and communities. Live music, meals, high school tour and more. Must register to attend: Call Deb or Ken, 406-756-756-7795. Classic car show noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.

- Polson Main Street Cherry Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22. More than 125 vendor booths. Cherry baking, pie-eating and pit-spitting contests. Montana-made art and crafts, live music.; 406-883-3667; flatheadcherryfestival.com.

- Miracle of America annual Live History Days, July 21-22, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Pioneer crafts, demonstrations, activities, food concessions. Call Gil, 406-883-6264.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 3, 32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson. Tours, boat trips on research vessel, exhibits, presentations. Free. Public welcome; 406-982-3301.

- Evergreen Show ‘n’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4, Colin’s Furniture parking lot, 1441 Montana 35, Kalispell. Call 885-1212.

- West Shore Community Library ice cream social, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 4, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Games, story time, activities.

- Montana Cup Sailing Regatta, Aug. 4-5, Flathead Lake; nfyc.org

Huckleberry Days Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10-11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, Depot Park, Whitefish. More than 100 fine art vendors,food, entertainment. ; free admission. Huckleberry pancake and sausage feed, 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Whitefish Central School lawn. Huckleberry dessert bake-off, 9:30 a.m. Saturday; 406-862-3501

- Blacktail Hill Climb Bicycle Race, Aug. 11, Lakeside. Barbecue and live music afterward, Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort. Fundraiser for Lakeside Community Club. To register, call 250-6714.

- Relay for Life Old Fashioned Shindig, Aug. 11, Bigfork football field. Cancer survivor recognition, family picnic, kids’ jamboree, flea market, rummage sale. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. To donate or for information, call Debbie Ingram, 885-7714.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Flathead Valley — A Look Back,” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug.1 5, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Whitefish High School Class of 1968 reunion, Sept. 7-9. Call Wendy, 406-314-3991; or Steve, 406-862-0091.

- Annual Dayton Daze “Montana Gold Rush” celebration and fundraiser for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department and QRU, noon Sept. 8, Dayton. Car show, parade, music, flea market and craft sale, silent auction, rifle raffle, concessions and beer.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Annual Shriners/Spinnaker Chili cook off and wiener dog races, Sept. 15, Spinnaker Bar and Grill, Lakeside; 406-844-2176.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Dementia Treatment — What’s On the Horizon,” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Local Political Climate — Issues and Candidates” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Fall Prevention and Winter Safety Tips,” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.