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

- Evergreen Water and Sewer District board special meeting, 1 p.m., at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

- Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., Gateway Community Center, north conference room, Kalispell. Physician’s assistant Rob Griffin conducts a question/answer session about the disease and treatments. All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767.

- Evergreen School board meets 4:30 p.m.

- Whitefish Women of the Moose monthly meal, 5-7 p.m., Moose Lodge 230 W. 10th St. Sloppy Joes, fries, vegetables, dessert. Call Carol, 260-8493.

- Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a free climbing night, 5-8 p.m. Rockfish gym, Whitefish Mountain Mall. No experience necessary. Grilled hot dogs and games outside. Call 758-7717.

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

- Retired Glacier Park ranger Gary Moses give a “Be Bear Aware” program, 6 p.m., Whitefish Community Center, 121 E. Second St. Public invited. Call 862-4923.

- Free guided learning hike on Whitefish Trail, 6 p.m. Meet at Lion Mountain Trailhead for a 2-3 mile family hike and look at wildflowers. Hand lenses and field guides provided.

- Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets 6 p.m. Glacier Room, Perkins Restaurant, Evergreen.

- Somers School District board Appeals Panel meets 6:30 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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

- Bad Rock Rural Fire District board meets 7:30 p.m., north fire hall, 23 Columbia Pines Court. Call 892-0438.

Thursday

- Annual Jerry Howard Fishing Without Barriers Day 8 a.m., 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 drives: 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.

- Free kids nature walk with a naturalist on Whitefish Trail, 10 a.m. to noon, Lion Mountain Trailhead. All ages welcome. Adults encouraged to participate in the 2 to 3-mile hike.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana poverty simulation workshop, 12:30-3:30 p.m., 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., St. Richard’s Church, 1210 Ninth St. W., Columbia Falls. Free. Open to public. Dessert reception follows.

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

Friday

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

- Red Cross blood drives: 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., district office basement meeting room.

- Annual Older Americans’ Picnic, 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. Call 758-5730.

- Whitefish Community Library Summer Reading Challenge kick off noon to 1 p.m. June 15, with children’s book character, Clifford the Big Red Dog and four activity stations. Call 862-9914.

- Gov. Steve Bullock attends the kick off for Kalispell Public School’s summer food truck service, noon, Depot Park, Kalispell. Free carnival, field and water games, activities, crafts for families.

thought

“What intellectual snobs we have become! Virtue is now in the number of degrees you have — not in the kind of person you are or what you can accomplish in real-life situations.” — Eda J. LeShan, American educator (1922-2002).

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Sykes, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Loren Spivack presents “Capitalism Prolife-The Wonders of a Free Market System.” www.gcpachy.org

- Community meet and greet for candidates for administrator, 5:30 p.m., Fair-Mont-Egan School lawn/gym.

- Big Arm Association hosts an ice cream social and book signing with Charles Lutz, author of “Eyes to the Sky,” 6 p.m., historic Big Arm School. Lutz will also sing and play banjo. Call N. Foster, 406-849-5064.

Saturday

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

- Ferndale Sewing Circle has a bake sale, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ferndale Community Center, South Ferndale Drive, across from Montana 209 and Ferndale Fire Hall. Proceeds go to community projects. Call 837-7278.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting 10 a.m.

- Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center annual Feathered Friends Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 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.

Monday

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

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

- Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners presents a program by Ken Robison of Great Falls titled, “The Mullan Road, A Creditable Piece of Road Building,” Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Greeting time 5:30 p.m.; dinner 6:15 p.m. Cost $19 includes presentation. Program starts at 7 p.m., free for posse members and youth under 16; $5 for nondinner walk-in nonmembers. For dinner reservations, call 752-9642.

- Columbia Falls School board meets at 6 p.m.

Tuesday

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

- Kalispell Women’s Connection bridal tea, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Speaker is Dian Norby. Cost $8 per person. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m., Lakeside QRU.

- West Valley School Library open to the public 4:30-6:30 p.m. every Tuesday, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Enter main entrance.

A look ahead

- Red Cross blood drives June 20: 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Kalispell City Hall; noon to 5 p.m. Troy Baptist Church.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m. June 20, North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Speakers are Jody Kelly and Dian Norby. Donations of lunch snacks collected for “Summer in the Horse” children’s program. Cost $8 per person. Call Candy, 387-4119; or Janet, 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- 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.

- Pint Night, 3-8 p.m. June 20, HA Brewing, Grave Creek Road, Eureka. Live music by Tim Helnore. Portion of sales benefit Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association’s restoration of Mount Wam Lookout.

- Flathead National Forest and Glacier National Park co-host a public meeting to develop the Comprehensive River Management Plan for the three forks of the Flathead River, 6-8 p.m. Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Call Chris Prew, 758-3538.

- Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1 p.m. June 21, administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

- Panel discussion on reducing waster in the Flathead Valley, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 21, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Six area professionals participate. Free. Public invited.

- Eagle Transit hosts a public meeting to describe new bus routes that will begin July 1, 4-5 p.m. June 20, the Gathering Place conference room, Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell.

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. June 21, Libby VFW.

- Friendship Force Let’s Eat Out social hour 5 p.m.; June 21, Casa Mexico, Kalispell. All interested in travel welcome. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 22, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show, June 22-24, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Classic wooden boat display. Friday — Evening cruise/parade. Saturday — Public viewing on dock, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. waterski demonstrations and drawings for a ride on one of the boats. Sunday — poker run.

- 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.

- Marion Fire Benefit event, June 23, Marion Fire Station, 180 Gopher Lane, Marion. Silent auction 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Flea market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Barbecue 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Live auction, 2 p.m.

- 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.

- Annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry & Gatherin’, June 24, Vista Linda Pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Social hour 4:30 p.m.; all-you-can-eat buffet 5:30 pm., $22/adults, Under 13-$1/year; raffle/silent Auction 6:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit ‘A Ray of Hope’s new women and children’s shelter. All welcome. For reservations, call 857-3158.

- Concordia College’s annual Cobber Corn Feed, 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 24, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Corn, beverages, tableware provided. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share.

- 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.

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. June 25 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m. June 26, Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

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

- Red Cross blood drives June 27: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glacier Park; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. June 28, National Park Realty; sponsored by Mann Mortgage.

- 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.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m. June 28, Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Walking tour of west part of village and outdoor sculpture gallery. Treats and donations welcome. Call Gil, 883-6804 or 270-7895.

- Red Cross blood drives June 29: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The Springs at Whitefish.

- 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.

- West Shore community hamburger barbecue, 5-6 p.m. June 29, the Gathering Place 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Free of charge to anyone. Families welcome.

- West Valley School Library open to the public 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 3 and every Tuesday, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Enter main entrance.

- 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.

- Grand opening celebration for A Ray of Hope’s new women and children’s shelter, 2-6 p.m. July 21, 106 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Barbecue and beverages served. Public invited.

- 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.

- West Valley School Library open to the public 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and every Tuesday, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Enter main entrance.

- 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

- Kalispell Moose Lodge hosts Backpack for Kids event and carnival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11, U.S. 2 East, Evergreen. Free backpacks and school supplies for kids in need, games, dunk house, horse rides and more. Hot dogs and hamburgers. To donate, call Kathy Van Dyke, 212-6227.

- 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, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.