Thursday
Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Airport Road.
Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Call 751-8170.
Psychologist-author John F. Taylor presents a seminar on "Building Conscience and Self-control: Resolving Chronic Misbehavior," focusing on defiant, potentially violent teens and young adults, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Open to educators, counselors and general public. Fee is $99. Call 800-847-1233.
Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-3:30 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.
Governor Brian Schweitzer visits Kalispell's Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., at 2:30 p.m.
Governor Brian Schweitzer will be at Reds, Wines and Blues from 4-7 p.m. for a fundraiser for the Montana Democratic Candidate's Committee. All welcome.
Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 13, at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
Spa Night for Breast Cancer fundraiser, 7 p.m., Remedies Day Spa, 105 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Proceeds to Breast Cancer 3-Day Fund for Susan G. Komen Foundation.
New Montana history book club first meeting tonight, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Topic is "Pretty-Shield: Medicine Woman of the Crows" by Frank Bird Linderman. Snacks and beverages. Open to public. Call 756-8381.
Flathead County Fair board meeting 7 p.m. in the Trade Center.
Bridger Quartet performs chamber music 7:30 p.m. Parkside Credit Union Park, Whitefish. In case of rain, concert venue is United Methodist Church, Wisconsin Avenue. Suggested donation $9 adults; $5 students and seniors at the gate. Call North Valley Music School, 862-8074.
Friday
Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol, for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, U.S. 93 South.
Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Home Depot, Kalispell.
Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Critters of the Night," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.
Flathead and Libby Chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meet for a noon potluck at Mary Turk's home on Flathead Lake. Call Turk, 849-5172.
Montana Association for the Blind meets 1:30 p.m. at Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. All visually impaired are welcome.
Saturday
Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K walk/run fundraiser 8 a.m., Great Northern Historical Rails to Trails. Call 257-8042 or pick up entry form at LVFC office, 35 Fourth St. W., Kalispell.
Annual Lakeside 5K run today in conjunction with Lakeside Fair. Check-in 8 a.m.; race starts 9 a.m. Walkers, baby strollers welcome. Advanced registration $10 at Kalispell Athletic Club, Athlete's Foot and The Summit. Race-day fee is $15. Call Muffie Thomson, 844-3940.
AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.
Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. $15 registration includes lunch, idea folder and other album-making materials. Call 755-4922 to register.
Lakeside Community Fair and parade, Lakeside Elementary gym. Silent auction bidding opens at 9 a.m. Children's auction with bidding closing every hour. Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Call Claudia Potts, 844-3464.
Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Hot Dogz and Cool Catz Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Animal Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Food, games tours and raffles. Proceeds support the Adoption Center and Humane Society. Call 752-7297.
15th annual Live History Days today and Sunday, Miracle of America Museum U.S. 93 Polson. Lace making, spinning, quilting weaving, blacksmithing demonstrations and more. One-room schoolhouse open for children's stories and activities. Rides on old-time vehicles. Music by Old Time Fiddlers. Concessions. Call 883-6804.
Silver Moon Kayak Company annual free July Demo Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Somers Bay. Call 752-3794.
Scandinavian lefse, gift and craft sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.
Lone Pine State Park offers a free adult workshop, "On the Trail Repair" with Ron Brunk of Glacier Cyclery, 10 a.m. to noon at the picnic shelter. Learn how to make basic bike repairs. Call 755-2706.
Red, White and Blue, a nonprofit organization, that raises money for U.S. troops overseas, will be selling military items and "Buy a Boxes" for soldiers 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Bigfork VFW, Montana 35.
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company performs "The Hobbit," 11 a.m., KM Building Theater, Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at the Flathead County Library for tickets and information, 758-5822.
Rolling C Riders 4-H Club free dog wash 1-3 p.m., Murcoch's U.S. 93 just south of Kalispell.
Seventh annual Big Mountain Summer Festival today and Sunday, Big Mountain Village. Arts and crafts booths, music, dance and children's activities. Loose Caboose performs 2 p.m. today; Children's musician and personality Bill Harley, 2 p.m. Sunday. Free.
St. Joseph Medical Center third annual Chuckwagon Dinner, Dance and Barbecue and Five Card Boat Run fundraiser 3 p.m. to midnight., McCrumb's Barn, 749 Finley Point Road. Call 883-8251 or 883-2128 for ticket information.
FVCC hosts a poetry reading at 7 p.m. at J.D. Morrells Books and Bistro, Main Street, Kalispell. All poets welcome. Guest musicians will also be featured. Call Lowell Jaeger, 756-3907.
Columbia Falls Public Library sculptural collage workshop for teens ages 12-18, with artist and author Miantae McConnell, 8-10 p.m. Bring small items for craft. Call 892-5919 to sign up.
Sunday
Flathead Audubon field trip and moderately strenuous hike to Glacier Park's Piegan Pass. Meet at 6 a.m. at Apgar Visitor Center and carpool to trailhead. Park entrance fee required. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, 837-4467; or Steve Gniadek, 888-7833.
Seventh annual Big Mountain Summer Festival continues today, Big Mountain Village. Arts and crafts booths, music, dance and children's activities. Children's musician and personality Bill Harley performs 2 p.m. Free.
Swanderosa Musicfest fundraiser for Nurturing Center 4-9 p.m., at Swanderosa, at the home of Michael and Jordonna Dores, 600 Wolf Creek Dr., Bigfork. Call for directions. Live entertainment, Kids activities. Silent auction. Concessions. Tickets $10 per person, $25 per family. Kids 5 and under free. Call 756-1414.
Monday
Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
Kila School board IBB meeting 5-8 p.m.
Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room, Whitefish.
Tuesday
Montana Senator Max Baucus' field representative Kirby Campbell-Rierson, meets the public 9:30-11:30 a.m., Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St.
Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Connie Barker sings patriotic songs. Carla Buell, dance and aerobic teacher, talks about "Most Challenging Race." Cost is $10. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.
Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Big Mountain Resort.
Public meeting to discuss renovation plans for Flathead High School 5:30-6:30 p.m., FHS large lecture room. Enter school at north doors or in front of office area on east side.
Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m., Somers Middle School gym, 315 School Addition Road.
Wa-Chu-Say? Support Group meets 6:30-9 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Three representatives of Cochlear implant manufacturers will give a special presentation. Open to anyone who has hearing loss and interested family members and friends. Contact Amber or Flo at Summit Independent Living Center, 257-0048.
Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.
Meeting for all interested in establishing Hands On Place, an interactive children's museum, 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Contact Courtney, 756-7691.
Wednesday
Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Call 751-8170.
Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.
Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glacier National Park community room.
Lunch and ice cream social is offered the public at 11:30 a.m., Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Music by Gavin and Liisa Lammatsch. Carl Buell will speak on "Beautiful pictures developed in life's darkroom." Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.
Whitefish Chamber of commerce sponsors an "Update on the Growth Policy" noon to 1 p.m., The Wave. Bring a brown bag lunch.
Flathead Lake Biological Station summer 2006 open house 2-5:30 p.m., on Montana 35, 14 miles south of Bigfork. Tours, nature walks, research vessel boat trips and museum exhibits. Free. Public invited.
Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m., Moving Image, North Valley Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.
Open house to discuss City of Whitefish Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails 2006-2007 projects 6-8 p.m., Stump Town Ice Den. Call Shari Halloran, 751-5246; or Karin Hilding, 863-2450.
Red Cross Standard First Aid certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $52. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.