Today

Bigfork annual Sidewalk Art Contest 9 am. to noon Electric Avenue. Artists of all ages and ability welcome to participate. Prizes awarded. Call Flathead Bank, 837-1600.

15th annual Dayton Daze. Dayton Ladies Bazaar 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dayton Church, lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Mission Mountain Winery wine tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; sailboat rides 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; parade 3 p.m.; pig roast 4:30, $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under; live music, raffle. Proceeds go to Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department. Call Zoe, 849-5593; or Barbara, 849-5313.

Mission Mountain Winery free wine and cheese tasting 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. 93 on west shore of Flathead Lake, Dayton.

Rocky Mountain Street Machines car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Able Body Shop, Kalispell. Everyone welcome to participate or attend. Call Kavin, 892-7218.

13th annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show and Threshing Bee 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Olsen Memorial Park, near Columbia Falls. Turn east off U.S. 2 onto Pioneer Road at mile marker 129.9. Follow half mile to Helena Flats Road. Vintage tractors parade, displays, threshing, draft horse and mule plowing demonstrations, miniature train rides, thresher's lunch, entertainment. Admission $5. Call Mark, 862-6275; Nick, 253-2213; or Bob 752-2469.

Petco in Kalispell sponsors Hamster Ball Derby races 2 p.m. Free registration. Prizes awarded. Bring your own hamster and hamster balls to participate.

Friendship House 17th annual pig roast, 5-7 p.m. in the basement of the Eagles, 37 First St. W., Kalispell. Proceeds benefit Friendship House. Adults $10, children under 12, $5. Silent auction. Entertainment. All welcome.

Sunday

13th annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show and Threshing Bee continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Olsen Memorial Park, near Columbia Falls. Turn east off U.S. 2 onto Pioneer Road at mile marker 129.9. Follow half mile to Helena Flats Road. Vintage tractors parade, displays, threshing, draft horse and mule plowing demonstrations, miniature train rides, thresher's lunch, entertainment. Admission $5. Call Mark, 862-6275; Nick, 253-2213; or Bob 752-2469.

Kalispell Senior Citizens annual picnic is 1 p.m. at the senior center, 403 Second Ave. W. in Kalispell; meat and beverages furnished. Bring salad or dessert to share. Call 257-1598.

Monday

Lake County Republican Women meet at noon at Lake County Public Library Conference Room. Orders for lunch may be called into 883-2277.

Kalispell Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets 12:30-2 p.m., The Summit. Senator Dan Weinberg will be guest speaker. Public welcome. Call 885-3865.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road, All welcome. Call Horace, 257-1932.

Valley Voices Community Choir fall semester begins 6-8 p.m., Stillwater Christian School Music Room, 1251 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell. Registration and music distribution at 5:30 p.m. No auditions necessary. Call Joan Lundy, 257-3046; or Dorothy Kendall, 752-0353.

Somers School District 29 buildings, facilities and grounds committee meets at 6 p.m. at the Somers Middle School.

Organizational meeting to establish a dog park in Whitefish, 6 p.m., Whitefish Library community room. Call Kerrie Byrne, 862-3795.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group meets 6-8 p.m., The Summit conference room, Kalispell. John Buttram, licensed mental health counselor gives tips on behavioral management. Survivors, family, friends are welcome. Refreshments. Call Sue at 756-4325 for information or transportation.

Glacier Stamp Club meets 7 p.m., basement meeting room of Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Business meeting 7:30 p.m. followed by member auction. Visitors welcome. Call Gail Long, 752-6110.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 141 Interstate Lane, behind JoAnn Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Flathead Audubon presents a talk by naturalist Christina Eisenberg on "Wolves and Birds of Isle Royale National Park in Canada," 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.

Columbia Falls City Council meets in special session at 7 p.m. for a preliminary budget meeting.

Columbia Falls School board meets at 7 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W. Columbia Falls.

Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

West Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library at 2290 Farm-to-Market Road.

Tuesday

Public is invited to a free community lecture by Lon Eliason of Home Options Hospice, on "Grief Issues in Mental Health," 7:30 a.m., Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3950.

Kalispell Edward Jones representatives offers a free educational seminar, "How to Raise a Money-smart Child" at 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at area offices Call a nearby office to reserve a seat.

Kalispell ParentShare meets at 10:45 a.m. behind Finnegan's in the parking lot to carpool to Kay Lynn's studio to make tiles for the Community Spirit Monument Project; for more information about ParentShare call Ursula DeStefano at 212-0879 or Jennifer Rogge at 844-3216.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

Clogging classes begin 5:30 p.m., Eagles Lodge, third floor, 37 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Carla, 250-6965; or Terri, 756-2692.

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

Kalispell Elks Lodge meets for dinner at 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m.

Somers School District 29 board curriculum committee meets at 6 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Flathead High School library.

Red Cross certified course in Adult CPR, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. in the school library at 2901 U.S. 2 West.

Hands On Place, An Interactive Children's Museum for the Flathead Valley, meets 7 p.m., The Summit. All interested are welcome. Call Courtney, 756-7691.

Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don at 862-6955.

West Valley Fire District trustees meet at 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road, to prepare for election on levy increase, discuss and vote on wildland management and discuss County Mutual Aid agreement.

Free educational seminar on "Understanding Hearing Loss," with guest speaker, Lisa MacKay, audiologist, The Summit, Kalispell. Complimentary meal catered by Vista Linda. Public invited. Seating limited. RSVP required. Event hosted by Stacia Moore of Moore Hearing. Call 257-2273.

Wednesday

Evergreen Water & Sewer District board of directors holds its monthly meeting at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Drive.

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 2 p.m., Northwestern Energy, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda, Somers. For reservations call Mary Costanzo, 844-0130.

Red Cross certified course in First Aid Basics, 6:30 p.m. at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., in the administration building boardroom.

Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m, Flathead County Library basement meeting room, Kalispell. Local professional photographer Doug Dye will share his experiences backpacking with llamas. Coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. Call Shelly Rutherford, 249-8833.

Polson Rural Fire District trustees meet 7 p.m., City Hall Conference Room. Public welcome.

Thursday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Evergreen Rehabilitation Center, Polson.

Flathead County Area IX Agency on Aging Advisory Council meets at 2 p.m., basement of Kalispell Senior Citizens Center, 403 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. All welcome. Call Wendy, 758-5730.

18th annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited banquet, Marina Cay Resort, Bigfork. Social hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Tickets $50 single; $75 per couple. Includes dinner and one year membership and entry in gun raffle. Live and silent auctions and raffles. Call John Robinson, 249-4198; or Mark Manders, 837-3242.

Whitefish City Council meets at 5 p.m. at Rivertrail Park, located beside Cow Creek where Voerman Road transitions to Park Avenue, to examine the area's suitability for a future city street.

Somers School board Negotiation Committee and Classified Association Negotiation Committee meet at 6 p.m. at Lakeside Elementary School.

Fair Commission meets 7 p.m. at the fair office.

Friday

Bigfork Art & Cultural Center Handcrafted Artist Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday. Jewelry, quilts, afghans, fine art, blown glass, pottery and more, 837-6927.

Massage therapy state legislative bill meeting 6-9 p.m. at Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Discussion of current bill and legislative efforts. Call Julie Schelling, 250-3927.

Contra Dance annual Back 2 Dance potluck, Sons of Norway, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Beginner's lesson is 7:30-8 p.m., dancing from 8-11 p.m. Music by Grin and Bear It String Clan. Cost is $6 for adults; $3, teens; $12, families; 11 and younger, free. Call 758-7717, or Joe Fisher, 752-7469.