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TODAY

- Somers Board of Trustees Negotiations Committee and Classified Negotiations Committee meet 7 a.m. Somers Middle School.

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Connie Behe, 758-5824.

- Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saint John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- Swan River School board special session 4 p.m.

- Flathead Democrats education series by environmental attorney Kevin Halsey on “EcoSystem Services: Our Dependence Upon a Healthy Environment, 7 p.m., Room 204 Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free.

THURSDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., U.S. Forest Service.

- Whitefish Christian Academy graduates its first two high school students, 8:30 a.m., Church of the Nazarene, 1125 E. Seventh St, Whitefish.

- Marion Fire District board meets with Flathead County District board, 3 p.m., Flathead County South Campus Building, 40 11 St. W., Kalispell.

- Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee meets 4 p.m., downstairs of Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork. Call Shelley Gonzales, 837-5346.

- Canyon Community Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hungry Horse School. Bratwurst, sauerkraut, hot bacon salad, broccoli, dessert. All welcome. Call Flo, 250-3406; or Luann, 261-1083.

- Linderman Education Center has its graduation ceremony at 7 p.m., gym.

FRIDAY

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

- North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library used book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today and Saturday at the library, 2 First Ave. E. in Polson. Fill a bag with books, DVDs and audiobooks for $5. Refreshments.

- West Shore community dinner, 5-6 p.m., the Gathering Place 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Chili dogs, salad, potato bar, brownie sundaes. Free of charge to anyone. Families welcome.

- “Can I Eat This?” hike, 6:30-8 p.m., Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. 3-mile guided hike to learn about edible plants. Cost $1 13 and older; 12 and under, free. To reserve a spot, call 755-2706, ext. 0.

- Stillwater Christian School graduation ceremony, 6:30 p.m., in the gym.

- Flathead High School graduation ceremony, 7 p.m., in the gym.

SATURDAY

- Big Arm Association community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Big Arm School.

- National Trails Day clean up at Lone Pine State Park and Foy’s To Blacktail, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Barbecue follows. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

- National Trails Day work day, 9 a.m. to noon, Lion Mountain Trail. Wear work clothes; tools provided. Children 10 and up welcome. Treats afterward.

- North Lake County Public Library District’s Friends of the Library used book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the library, 2 First Ave. E. in Polson. Fill a bag with books, DVDs and audiobooks for $5.

- National Trails Day maintenance at Flathead Lake State Park; Wild Horse Island:, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Call 837-3041 to register.

- Glacier High School’s graduation ceremony,11 a.m. in the gym.

- Bigfork High School graduation ceremony, 11 a.m., in gym.

- Columbia Falls High School’s graduation ceremony, 11 a.m. in the gym.

- Sons of Norway memorial service, 1 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell, Refreshments served.

SUNDAY

- Lakeside Ambulance/QRU (Quick Response Unit) seventh annual Ham Dinner fundraiser, 3-6 p.m., QRU Community Hall, 201 Bills Road, Lakeside. Meet volunteer responders. Raffle. Tickets $10 at door; children under 6, free. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512 or 253-2841.

- Plant-wise Flathead’s potluck, 5 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Drive, Kalispell. Bring plant-based dish to share (No meat, dairy, eggs or fish) Call Diana Blend, 406-253-0498.

THOUGHT

“When we recall the past, we usually find that it is the simplest things — not the great occasions — that in retrospect give off the greatest glow of happiness.” — British-born American comedian Bob Hope (born this date in 1903, died 2003).

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.

TUESDAY

- Creston School board meets 4 p.m.

A LOOK AHEAD

- Friendship Force meets for breakfast 9 a.m. June 5, Sykes Restaurant, Kalispell. Learn about unique travel experiences and opportunities. Call Priscilla, 756-9332.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board Policy Committee meets at noon June 5.

- Whitefish Independent School graduation ceremony, 1 p.m. June 6, Hope Garden, behind Muldown Elementary School.

- Grand opening of new Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons, 4 p.m. June 6, FVCC. Free. Open to public.

- West Glacier community wildfire meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 6, Montana House event room, Apgar Village, Glacier Park.

- Home Options Hospice offers Yoga for Grief free drop-in class for all experiencing loss, 6:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. No membership required. Call 751-4230.

- Annual Rags to Riches rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8, Saint John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Coverdell Road, Bigfork. Clothing, tools, furniture, linens, collectibles. Bake sale, free coffee. Call Donna Danz, 892-2435 or 261-2435.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce courtyard picnic, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Snappy Sport Senter, 1400 U.S. 2 E., Call 885-1212.

- Big Sky Astronomy Club Star Party 9-11 p.m. June 7, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Free. Space limited. Call 755-2706 ext.0 to register.

- Bigfork Quilt Guild annual show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 11, First Baptist Church of Bigfork, 6933 Montana 35. Boutique, vendors, raffle. Free admission.

- Violinists Wai Mizutani and Lauren Welch present “A Nordic Dream” concert celebrating Scandinavian composers and culture with original music by Lance Bendiksen, 7 p.m. June 7, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public invited.

- Big Arm Association community yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 8. Big Arm School. Pancake breakfast 8-11 a.m.

- Kalispell Rotary Clubs DIG fundraiser, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 8, LHC, U.S. 93 and Rose Crossing by Ford dealership. Operate excavators, graders and bulldozers. Cost $5 per person; $20 for families of five or more.

- Flathead Pride Festival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Depot Park, Kalispell. Speakers begin at noon, booths, food trucks, LGBTQ information. Public invited.

- Whitefish High School at 1 p.m. June 8 in the gym. Whitefish High School graduation ceremony, 1 p.m. June 8, in the gym.

- Herron Half Marathon, 10K 5K Race, 9 a.m. June 9, Herron Park, Kalispell.; ftbtraces.com or contact race director Brian Miller, 890-9288.

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board Finance Committee meets 9:30 a.m. June 10.

- Fairview Cemetery annual meeting, 10 a.m. June 10, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 10.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. June 10, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Agency on Aging annual Older Americans’ Picnic for all who are 60 and older, June 14, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. Doors open 10 a.m.; lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entertainment, door prizes. Free.

- Father’s Day, noon to 4 p.m. June 16, Woodland Water Park, Kalispell. Dads swim for $3 with child admission.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 18, Polson Area Senior Center; $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. June 19, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Naturalist Anne Morley leads her annual hike on the Sprunger-Whitney Nature Trail, 10 a.m. June 20, Montana 83, 7 miles south of Swan Lake. Turn right at Point Pleasant and Sprunger-Whitney trail sign. RSVP to Morley, 886-2242.

- Flathead Lakers and Flathead Land Trust’s Summer Solstice Party, 6:30 p.m. June 21, Hormuth’s Rivers End Ranch, North Shore of Flathead Lake. Tickets $35; www.flatheadlandtrust.org/event/summer-solstice-party/

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana annual parking lot rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 22, Glacier Bank parking lot, 212 Main St., Kalispell.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 22, 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. June 24, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting 7 p.m. June 24, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Family fly fishing experience, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29, Glacier Outdoor Center, 12400 U.S. 2. E, West Glacier. $39 per person; Call Kalispell Parks and Recreation, 406-758-7717.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. June 25, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Whitefish Woody Weekend, June 28-30, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Public invited to tour classic, antique wooden boats at docks beginning 9 a.m. Saturday. Public boat rides during day. Call Tim Salt, 862-5085.

- Red, White & Blue Day, noon to 4 p.m. July 4, Woodland Water Park, Kalispell. $3 per person. Free hot dogs while they last.

- Glacier Symphony and Conrad Mansion Summer Garden Party, 5 p.m. July 18, in and on lawn of Conrad Mansion, Kalispell. Food and drink. Black tie. Tickets $150. Call 755-2166.

- Free storytime for children ages 0-5, 10:30-11:30 a.m. July 19, Woodland Water Park, Kalispell.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

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

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

- 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.

- 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.