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TODAY

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

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

- Columbia Falls School board Negotiations Committee meets at 3:30 p.m., followed by a regular board meeting at 6 p.m.

- Northwest Montana Posse of Westerners presents a program titled, ““Montana’s Republican War-Horse of the 19th Century: The Life and Time of Wilbur Fisk Sanders” by Jeff Malcomson, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Greeting time 5:15 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Cost $19 includes presentation. Program 7 p.m., free for posse members and youth under 16; $5 for nondinner walk-in nonmembers. For dinner reservations, call 752-9642.

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

- Smith Valley School board meets 6 p.m.

- Flathead Conservation District budget meeting 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

TUESDAY

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

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch, 11:30 a.m., meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Featuring Cinnamon Davis-Hall with NW Montana Veterans Food Pantry. Speaker is Robbin Bouslog. Cost $9 per person. Call Jan, 212-3763, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

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

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

- Helena Flats School board retreat, 6 p.m., 3250 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell.

- Flathead County Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., Kalispell VFW Post 2252 meeting room. 330 First Ave. W. Discussion on health care and human services. Bring a donation for veterans food pantry. Call Lynne Stanley, 471-8317.

WEDNESDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Speaker from Lighthouse Christian Home and Robbin Bouslog. Donations of paper towels, napkins, Kleenex and toilet paper requested for Lighthouse Christian Home. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy, 387-4119; or Janet, 892-3621. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Smith Valley School board School Negotiations Committee meet with SVTA Union, 6 p.m.

- Special screening of documentary film “Generation Zapped” with local author/speaker and adjunct professor Miriam Katz, 7-9 p.m., Room AT-202, FVCC. Topic is addiction to digital devices and health risks. Appetizer reception 6:30 p.m. Free. Public invited.

THURSDAY

- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center and Glacier Park invite volunteers for a day of hands-on learning during the annual Noxious Weed Blitz, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., West Glacier. RSVP by July 15 by calling 888-7986.

- Humanities Montana Speakers Bureau program “Kid Gloves and Brass Knuckles: The Life of Nancy Cooper Russell” featuring Mary Jane Bradbury,10:30 a.m., Whitefish Community Library. Free. Open to public. Call 862-9914.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

- Glacier Symphony and Conrad Mansion Summer Garden Party, 5 p.m., in and on lawn of Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Food and drink. Black tie. Tickets $150. Call 755-2166.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m., Evergreen Compounding Pharmacy, 2640 U.S. 2 E. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.

- Jonathan Fetter-Vorm discusses his new book “Moonbound: Apollo 11 and the Dream of Spaceflight,” in celebration of 50th anniversary of first moon landing, 6:30 p.m., FVCC Library. Space-related activities, trivia contest, virtual reality lab. Free. Families welcome.

- Humanities Montana Helena’s C.S. Russell Museum present “The Artist, His Wife, and the Land of Shining Mountains” 7 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Free. Space limited. Registration required. Call 755-2706.

FRIDAY

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

- Public information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, noon, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall, 952 Spruce St.

- Crown of the Continent Research Learning Center Glacier Park staff are host Alpine Bird BioBlitz. Pre-registration required; call 888-7986.

THOUGHT

“A sure way to lose happiness, I found, is to want it at the expense of everything else.” — Bette Davis, American actress (1908-1989).

- Free storytime for children ages 0-5, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Woodland Water Park, Kalispell.

A LOOK AHEAD

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

- Miracle of America Museum annual Live History Days, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20-21, Polson. Rides, concessions, exhibitors, demonstrations. Regular admission. Call Gil Mangels, 406-883-6804 or 406-270-7895.

- Flathead County Democratic Women’s Club annual Garden Tour scholarship fundraiser fro graduating seniors and FVCC students, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20. Free refreshments and prize drawings. Tickets $15 per person. Call Dianne Grove, 471-4107.

- Bike to the Beach, July 20. Meet at 11 a.m. at Great Northern Rails to Trail Meridian Road trailhead in Kalispell. Join bike parade and scavenger hunt to Somers Beach for games, awards, prizes. Option to pick up parade at Spoke and Paddle in Somers.

- Evergreen School reunion and potluck, noon to 6 p.m., July 20, Birch Grove Community Center, 594 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell. Bring your own chair, umbrella, beverages. Call 752-0889.

- Movie on the Lawn featuring “The Greatest Showman, 9:30 p.m. July 20, Marantette Park, Columbia Falls. Bring chairs or blankets. Concessions.

- Gateway to Glacier Trail annual Pints for Paths fundraiser, 5-10 p.m. July 20, Heaven’s Peak Resort, West Glacier. 20 local breweries, food, live music; Admission $20 in advance; $25 at gate.

- Red Cross blood drives July 22: 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.; 1-6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting 7 p.m. July 22, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- 16th annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 23, St. Mary Visitor Center, Glacier Park. Sneak peek into natural research in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. Free. Open to public.

- Red Cross blood drives July 23, noon to 5 p.m. July 23, Polson Methodist Church.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. July 23, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Annual Easthaven Baptist Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 24-26; 8 a.m. to noon July 27, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Half price July 27. Proceeds benefit charitable causes and new church addition.

- Red Cross blood drives July 24: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saint John Paul Church, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; noon to 5:30 p.m. Applied Materials, Birch Grove, blood mobile.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. July 25, Mackenzie River North, Kalispell, blood mobile.

- Marion Fire District board meets 5 p.m. July 25, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane, Marion.

- Red Cross blood drives Jul 26: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 5 p.m. Hungry Horse Liquor Store, blood mobile.

- Whitefish High School second All Class Reunion, 4-10 p.m. July 26-28, Depot Park in Whitefish. Register at https://whitefishhighschoolreunion.com/or contact Rebecca at 406-249-7526.

- Annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 28, Sacajawea Park, Polson. Free admission.

- Kalispell Senior Center picnic/potluck, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 27, Lawrence Park Pavilion. Music, games. Bring a dish to share. Families, friends welcome.

- CASA for Kids Superhero Fun Day, noon to 4 p.m. July 28, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Food, music, face painting, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, dunk tank and more. Come dressed as favorite superhero. Free admission. All families welcome.

- Kickball for a Cause, 2 p.m. July 28, Kidsport Complex Miracle Field, Four Mile Drive, Kalispell. Proceeds support Kalispell schools getting new uniforms. Text 406-890-0872.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 29, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Red Cross blood drives July 29: 12:30-6 p.m. West Kootenai Colony; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Pars Realty, Whitefish.

- Red Cross blood drives July 31: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kalispell Elks; Leaders Save Lives Drive, noon to 6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m. July 31, Woodland Park events field, Kalispell. Free.

- Public information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, noon, Aug. 2, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall, 952 Spruce St.

- Evergreen Show ‘n’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3, Conlin’s Furniture, 1441 Montana 35, Evergreen. Trophies, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Family-friendly. Food vendors.

- Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3-4, downtown Bigfork. Free parking and bus shuttles, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., corner of Montana 35 and 82. Enter from the Montana 82 side.

- West Shore Community Library ice cream social and bake sale, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 3, Lakeside. Children’s magician Drew Miller performs and Elsa will read stories • Great Bear Festival, Aug. 3, Depot Park, Kalispell. Local and regional beers, wines, hard ciders. Food vendors, live music.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 12, $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Eureka High School. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-6344.

- Public information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, noon, Aug. 16, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall, 952 Spruce St.

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

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

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

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Dragonboat Races, Sept. 7-8, Flathead Lake State Park-Wayfarers Unit, Bigfork.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Flathead Quilt Show, “A Wee Bit Wooly, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Presentations, vendors, food, raffle.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.• Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.