Today
• Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Flathead Forest Service office, Wolfpack Way.
• History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., Noice Studio and Gallery, 127 S. Main St., Kalispell. Public welcome. Call 837-2459.
• Northwest Montana Fair through Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival continues. Terri Clark concert, 7:30 p.m. main grandstands.
Thursday
• Northwest Montana Fair continues through Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Today is Senior Citizen Day. Carnival continues. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. today through Saturday, with mutton bustin' at half time; Indian relay racing, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Demolition derby, 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bigfork Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.
• Flathead County Library board meets at 9 a.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Evergreen School District board meets at noon, administration building boardroom.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at Grouse Mountain Lodge. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.
• National Weather Service spotter training, 7-8:30 p.m., Polson High School. All welcome; 406-329-4715.
• Photographer Chris Peterson talks and presents photos of high country critters in Glacier National Park, 7 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Public welcome.
Friday
• Northwest Montana Fair through Aug. 23, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m. today, Saturday, with mutton bustin' at half time; Indian relay racing, 7 p.m. today, Saturday; Demolition derby, 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
• Piegan Institute hosts a conference to explore and debate controversy of creation of Glacier Park and its upcoming 100th anniversary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cuts Wood School, Browning. Call Rosalyn La Pier, 406-338-3518.
• Montana Dahlia Society's Northwest Montana Fair flower show, during fair hours, today through Aug. 23, Horticultural Building on the fairgrounds.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• Montana Access To Outdoor Recreation (MATOR) demonstrates types of fishing equipment, noon to 4 p.m., Flathead Lake, Somers access. Bring bait and equipment if possible. Food provided. RSVP requested by Aug. 17. Call Summit Independent Living Center, 257-0048.
• Crab Crack fundraiser, 5-7 p.m., Glacier Brewery, Polson. $25 per person; includes crab, potatoes, Cole slaw, lemonade and dessert. Proceeds go toward scholarships and low-interest loans for women. Sponsored by P.E.O. Call Toni Young, 883-1676.
• Swan River School board special session, 5 p.m., school library.
• Boomers Singles Group dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP Melody, 253-9249. All 40-plus singles welcome.
• Canyon Baptist Church sponsors "The Strength Team - Live!" 7 p.m. today and Aug. 22, Canyon Elementary gym. $2 donation at door. Call 387-4148.
Saturday
• Northwest Montana Fair through Sunday, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival. PRCA Rodeo 7:30 p.m., with mutton bustin' at half time; Indian relay racing, 7 p.m.; Demolition derby, 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
• Big Mountain Run today, fundraiser Glacier Nordic Ski team. Registration $10, individual, $20 family, $5 juniors 16 and under, at 8-9 a.m., Danny On trailhead. Walk, run, hike. Call 270-5009.
• Montana Dahlia Society's Northwest Montana Fair flower show, during fair hours, today and Sunday, Horticultural Building on the fairgrounds.
• Whitefish Community Foundation community fair, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Whitefish Depot Park. Children's carnival, food, entertainment. Duck Derby races 2:30 p.m. Riverside Park; awards party 5 p.m., O'Shaughnessy Center plaza. Call 863-1781.
• Master woodcarver Jim Jensen and professional wildlife photographer Sumio Harada demonstrate their crafts, 4-7 p.m., Montana House Gift Shop, Apgar Village, Glacier Park.
• Licensed Parelli professional Gretchen Thompson teaches a horsemanship clinic, today and Sunday, Mooring Road Arena, Columbia Falls. Limited rider spots. Unlimited auditor spots. Pony Club and 4-H members free with paying adult. Call Robin Magaddino, 837-4294.
• Early registration 5-7 p.m. today at The Wave for Whitefish Lake Swim on Sunday. Must be 18 or older. Proceeds benefit Wave Scholarship Fund and Wave Ryder Swim Team. Call Holly, 862-5869.
• Canyon Baptist Church sponsors "The Strength Team - Live!" 7 p.m., Canyon Elementary gym. $2 donation at door. Call 387-4148.
• Whitefish United Methodist Church host a prime rib gala dinner, 7-9 p.m., 1150 Wisconsin Ave. Menu also includes garlic mashed potatoes, garden vegetables, salad, roll, dessert and beverage. $15 per adult; $7 for children 10 and under. Discount for parties of six. For reservations, call Merri Williamson, 730-2065.
Sunday
• Whitefish Lake Swim, City Beach. Check-in, 8 a.m.; race starts 9:15 a.m. Must be 18 or older. Proceeds benefit Wave Scholarship Fund and Wave Ryder Swim Team. Call Holly, 862-5869.
• Northwest Montana Fair, Flathead County Fairgrounds. Carnival. Demoliton Derby, 7:30 p.m.
• Montana Dahlia Society's Northwest Montana Fair flower show, during fair hours, Horticultural Building on the fairgrounds.
• Glacier National Park 100th anniversary kick-off, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake McDonald Lodge and Glacier Park Lodge. Fee-free day. Live music by Jack Gladstone and David Walburn. Free cake, kids activities. Calendar of centennial events available.
• Dr. Robert Pusch, professor emeritus at University of Washington gives two presentations titled, "Making Sense of Health Care Reform," at 11:45 a.m. at the Outlaw Hotel; and 7:30 p.m. at the KM Theatre, in Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• Big Sky Astronomy Club open house, noon to 4 p.m., Museum at Central School in Kalispell. Call Bruce at 857-3753, or Mark at 257-7261.
3 Fourth annual Museums and Music: A Festival of Culture, noon to 4 p.m., Conrad Mansion, Hockaday Museum, Museum at Central School. Free admission to museum, live music, food concessions. Call 755-2166, 755-5268 or 756-8381.
Monday
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
Tuesday
• School District 5 and Flathead County High School Policy and Public Relations Committee meets, 7 a.m., Kalispell Middle School Media Center.
• Flathead County Library board meets to review architectural concepts for new main library, 9 a.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Measuring Success: Is it Working?" noon to 1 p.m., Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Baptist Church.
Opening reception for "Celebrating the Swan Range" photographic exhibition, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Bigfork Museum of Art.
A Look Ahead
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 26, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Kalispell.
• Open House and photography exhibit of Bret Bouda's "Timeless Light - The Centennial Image Collection of Glacier National Park," for the Park centennial, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 26, Glacier Park International Park. Light refreshments. Parking tickets validated..
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation on bicycles as alternative transportation by Peter Hall and Cameron Clayton of Mike's Bikes, 7 p.m., Aug. 26, Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
• Our Savior's Lutheran Church rummage and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 27; 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 28, 401 Seventh St. W., Columbia Falls. Lunch served both days. Friday is $1 bag day.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m., and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 27, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Red Cross blood drives Aug. 27, noon to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, sponsored by NWMT Association of Realtors; and 3-6 p.m., Fellowship Alliance Church, Columbia Falls.
• Kalispell Senior Center luau potluck supper, 5 p.m. Aug. 27, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can and dress Hawaiian. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Aug. 28, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• 10th annual MASH Bash, Aug. 28, North Valley Hospital, Whitefish. Special guest Jaime Farr, "Klinger" from MASH TV series. Korean-style dinner, dancing to Don Lawrence Orchestra and Friends, silent auction. Tickets $75 each. Call 863-3630.
• Introduction to archery workshop fro all skill levels and ages, Aug. 29, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Children's session for ages 8-15, 9 a.m. to noon; 16 and older, 1-4 p.m. Cost $10. Bows provided. Limited to 15 people. To register, call Mary Beth Chappelow, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Riverfront Blues Festival, noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 29, Riverfront Pavilion, Libby. Too Slim and the Taildraggers and several other bands in concert. Advance tickets $15; or $20 at the door. Students, $10; children 6 and under, free. All proceeds benefit community.
• Preview of news PBS documentary, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," with special guest co-producer and author, David Duncan, 5-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Advance tickets $5, available at all Coffee Traders; $7 at door. Seating limited. Light refreshments.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Aug. 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Free pint of ice cream to donors.
• 21st annual Bigfork Ducks Unlimited banquet, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, BruMar Estate, Bigfork. Social hour at 5 p.m. Life auction, raffles. Cost $50 single; $75 couple. Call John Robinson, 249-4146; or Mark Mandrs, 837-3242.
• Bigfork Rumble in the Bay Car Show, Sept. 5-6, Electric Avenue. Poker run around Flathead Lake, Sept. 5; Car show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6. Registration 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Live music. Call Jill or Brian, 837-5669; or JoAnn, 837-1604 or 871-1619.
• Jack Gladstone and Dave Griffith in concert, 7 p.m., Sept. 5, Bigfork Center for the Performing Arts. Coincides with Glacier National Park Centennial art show. Tickets $15. Call 837-6927.
• Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon to welcome new teachers, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 8, North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. No reservations required. Lunch available for $10. Call Carol Pike, 892-2072.
• Third anual Brats, Burers and Band fundraiser for Bigfork Fire Department, 5 p.m. Sept. 11, Harbor Village Pavilion. Tickets $9 for adults; $5 for children. Live music by Blue Smoke. Live auction. Donations welcome. Call Jim Sticka, 837-2294.
• Foys Fest, Sept. 12, Herron Park, Barbecue, local foods, outdoor concert with Jack Gladstone and Dr. Harmony, guided tours. Tickets $15 each or $30 per family. Benefit for Foys to Blacktail Trail Project. Call Liz, 752-3318.
• 18th annual Dayton Daze Sept. 12. Sailboat rides 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dayton Yacht Club. Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dayton Church; lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wine tasting, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mission Mountain Winery. Parade, 3 p.m. Pig roast, 4:30 p.m. Idle Spur. Live music, raffle, children's games. Benefit for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Ronan Area Harvest Fest, Sept. 19, Ronan Community Fairgrounds. Chili cook-off, dessert bake-off, farmers market and more; barn dance with live music, 7-10 p.m. Call Ky Bartels, 406-253-8611.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Software and Gadgets for a More Efficient Office" noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 22, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 24, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 22, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "What is the Future of the Web," noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Nov. 19, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Dec. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., Dec. 17, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.