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Today

- 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.

- Kalispell Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell. “20 Under 40” awards presented. Luncheon tickets $20. For reservations, call 758-2803.

- Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road.

- Smith Valley School board meets 4 p.m.

- 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.

- Flathead County Democratic Central Committee meets at 7 p.m., VFW Post 2252, 330 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Part 2 of 2018 Platform Convention. Bring a non-perishable food item or donation for Northwest Veterans Food Pantry. Call Lynn Stanley, 471-8317.

- Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. Public welcome.

Wednesday

- Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

- Whitefish Chamber breakfast meeting, 7:45-9:30 a.m. Moose Lodge, 230 W. 10th St. Workforce Housing Progress Report to be discussed. To reserve a spot, call 862-3501.

- Flathead County Trail Plan update meeting, 8:30-10:30 a.m. 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

- Red Cross blood drives: 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., in the 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., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. RSVP to 752-9625.

- Pint Night, 3-8 p.m., 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.

- Smith Valley School board Negotiations Committee meets 5:30 p.m.

- 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.

- Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Valley meet at 7 p.m. Elks Lodge, 1820 U.S. 93. S., Kalispell. Call 881-4288.

Thursday

- Artist Miss Heather from Stumptown Studio teacher Miss Heather helps kids ages 5 to 8 create storybook pictures, 10:30 a.m., Whitefish Library. Call 862-9914.

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

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 6 p.m.

- Panel discussion on reducing waster in the Flathead Valley, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 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 in July, 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., district office basement meeting room.

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

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

- Taste of Kalispell, 5:30-8 p.m., 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.

- Guided 3-mile Summer Solstice hike, 6-8 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Registration required through Eventbrite. Cost $6. Ages 12 and under, free. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

thought

“To seek fulfillment is to invite frustration.” — Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian author and philosopher (1895-1986).

Friday

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

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

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show, today through June 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.

Saturday

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

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show, today and Sunday, 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.

- Marion Fire Benefit event, 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. 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 Pedal and Paddle begins and ends at the Coop, 830 First Ave. W., Columbia Falls. Registration 2 p.m. Bike ride begins 3 p.m. to Blankenship Bridge, then Glacier Raft floats participants back to Columbia Falls. Fundraiser for Gateway to Glacier Trail and Columbia Falls trail system.

- Plein Air Paint Out party and sale, 5-8 p.m., 302 Second Ave. E. Kalispell. Juried artists sell their plein air pieces of Glacier Park at fixed prices. Free admission.

Sunday

- Whitefish Woody Weekend classic and antique boat show poker run, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

- Annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry & Gatherin’, 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., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Corn, beverages, tableware provided. Bring a main dish, salad or dessert to share.

Monday

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

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

- Congressman Greg Gianforte’s staff representative conducts mobile office hours, 3 p.m., Flathead County Courthouse conference room, 800 S. Main St., Kalispell.

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

A look ahead

- Congressman Greg Gianforte’s staff representative conducts mobile office hours, 9 a.m. June 26, Lincoln County Courthouse commissioners conference room, 512 California Ave., Libby.

- 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.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. June 26, Wildflower Society, 77 Deer Creek Road, Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

- Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m. June 26, Polson City Library meeting room. Shawn Devlin with Flathead Lake Biological Station presents “Antarctic Freshwater Lakes in the World’s Coldest Desert.” Free. All welcome.

- Congressman Greg Gianforte’s staff representative conducts mobile office hours, 4 p.m. June 26, Lake County Courthouse, third floor, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson.

- 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.

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m. June 27, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

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

- Marion Fire District board meets 5 p.m. June 28, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- 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.

- Finley Point/Yellow Bay Fire Department annual open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Finley Point Fire Hall, 35408 Montana 35, across from Finley Point Grill. Hamburgers and hots dogs served. Everyone 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.

- Sanders County Arts Council’s annual Artists in Paradise art show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19-21, Paradise Center, Paradise.

- 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.