Today
• Kalispell Aquatic Team (KATS) is raising funds for its program at a fireworks stand, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, Big O Tires, 1238 U.S. 2 E., Evergreen.
• Glacier Park Brown Bag lunchtime seminar, noon to 1 p.m., Glacier Park Community Building, West Glacier. Kassandra Hardy, Glacier Park Centennial coordinator, will give an update on events and programs being scheduled to celebrated the Park's 100th birthday. Free. Public welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.
• Learn fly fishing basics at a seminar titled, "Reading Holding Water and Choosing Flies for Fly Fishing, 5-8 p.m., Glacier Outdoor Center Pavilion, West Glacier. Pre-register by June 30. $10 donation requested for FWP Hooked on Fishing Program. E-mail rachelv@glacierraftco.com.
• Lakeside Parks Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m. Lakeside Chapel meeting room, U.S. 93.
• John Fraley presents an audio-visual program on his recent book, "Wild River Pioneers, 8 p.m. Lake McDonald Lodge auditorium, Glacier Park. Free and public welcome.
Friday
• Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and July 4, QRU building, U.S. 2 East, near Essex turn-off.
• Evergreen Disposal will run its normal collection routes on today and July 4.
• Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, Saturday and Sunday. Park Side Credit Union park. Free admission.
• Kalispell Aquatic Team (KATS) is raising funds for its program at a fireworks stand, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today through Saturday, Big O Tires, 1238 U.S. 2 E., Evergreen.
• Immaculate Conception Church, Polson, annual parish picnic, 5-7 p.m. 1004 Fourth Ave. E. Bring a salad or dessert, Hamburgers and hot dogs provided. Call 883-2506.
Saturday
Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Department pancake breakfast 7-11 am.; 8 a.m. 1K, 5K and 10K run on Nordic Ski Trail; 11 a.m. Condon parade; 2 p.m. Seeley Lake parade; 4:30 p.m. Kids program; 10:30 p.m. fireworks over Seeley Lake.
• Middle Fork Quick Response Unit annual bake sale, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., QRU building, U.S. 2 East, near Essex turn-off.
• Evergreen Disposal will run its normal collection routes today.
• Kalispell Fourth of July parade 10 a.m., downtown; immediately followed by a memorial service for Veterans Memorial sculptor Carol Grende at Depot Park; and free ice cream social at Conrad Mansion, Woodland Avenue. Mansion museum open for tours on the half hour, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and Sunday. Park Side Credit Union park. Free admission.
• Kalispell Aquatic Team (KATS) is raising funds for its program at a fireworks stand, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Big O Tires, 1238 U.S. 2 E., Evergreen.
• Troy Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Fly-over of two F-15 fighters kicks off parade at 11 a.m. Free hat giveaway noon to 9 p.m. Roosevelt Park. Car show, kids games, live music, craft and food vendors, basketball tourney, raffles and more.
• Firecracker 1776 Walk/Run 11:30 a.m. St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson. Registration 11 a.m. 1.1 miles. Patriotic attire encouraged. Call Ed Leas, 261-3334.
• Bigfork Fourth of July parade, noon.
• Polson Fourth of July parade, noon.
• Whitefish Fourth of July celebration, City Beach. Free shuttle 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music, 6:30-10 p.m.; fireworks at dark. Free. Call 863-2472.
• Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell, will be open until 11:30 p.m. to allow for public fireworks viewing. Call 755-2706.
Sunday
• Whitefish Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Park Side Credit Union park. Free admission.
Monday
• Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern offers a free educational seminar, "A Woman's Guide to Money Matters' 11 a.m. today, July 7 and 8, at the office, 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. Lunch provided. Call Khena or Alison at 837-1013 to reserve a seat.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer floats to donors.
• Flathead Chronic Pain Support Group meets 5:30-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Group meets on a weekly basis. Learn how to cope with pain and improve your quality of life. Free. Call Dr. Alex Bokor, 250-5252.
• Glacier Stamp Club potluck dinner, 6 p.m., Lawrence Park. Bring your own picnic and a salad or dessert to share. Call Gail, 752-6110.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Whitefish School district board Building Project Committee meets 7 p.m., board room.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Public School Finance Committee meets at 7 a.m., district administration building.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall.
• Whitefish School district board Research and Development Advisory Committee meets 7 p.m., board room.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Three Rivers Ranger Station, Troy.
• Flathead Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets 12:30-2:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Dan Ladd, regional manager and liaison for Montana Addictive and Mental Disorders Division. Call Boyd, 471-4483.
• Free AARP presentation for adult children and care givers, "We Need to Talk - Family Conversations with Older Drivers, 7 p.m. Call 751-4500 for a seat.
A Look Ahead
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 9, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• AAC/ARCO Flathead Retiree Club 2009 picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 9, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. If last name begins with A-D, bring dessert; E-Q, hot dish; R-Z, salad. Bring your own drinks and utensils. Call 756-6341.
• Red Cross student blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 9, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Lots of prizes.
• Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m., July 9, at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Whitefish Bulldog Booster Club auction planning meeting, 6 p.m., Great Northern Brewery. Volunteers needed. Everyone welcome.
• Author Sharon L. Nash reads from her book, "Sex and Money," 6:30-7:30 p.m., July 9, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Public invited.
• Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 10, Northwest Montana Human Resources.
• Glacier Challenge multi-sport race, 7:30 a.m. July 11. Fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home. Call Hannah Plumb, 755-4622.
• Multi-faith Summer Blessing of Animals, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 11, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Bring your pets and join in prayer. Song, stories, food and fun. All welcome. Call Flathead Valley United Church of Christ, 755-5205; or Ina Albert, 863-2333.
• Canyon View Grade School multi-school reunion 1-5 p.m. July 11, Bohemian Grange Hall, located behind Coffee Traders on U.S. 93, Whitefish. Alumni, teacher, friends and relatives from Canyon View, Valentine, Half Moon, La Salle, Birch Grove, Deer Park, Lake Blaine, Bissell and Helena Flats welcome. Bring potluck dish, service ware, choice of beverage. Coffee and tea provided.
• St. Joseph Medical Center Chuckwagon barbecue, auction, dinner, dance, 5:30 p.m., July 11, McCrumb's Barn, Finley Point. Register at www.boatnbbq.com or www.saintjoes.org or call 883-8251 or 883-8424. All funds go toward remodeling the oncology clinic.
• Red Cross blood drives July 13, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, root beer floats for donors; noon to 3 p.m. Home Depot, Kalispell, in the blood mobile.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., July 13, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• Kalispell Public School Facility and Transportation Committee meets, 7 a.m. July 14, District Administration Building.
• Kalispell Women's Connection ice cream social, 11:30 a.m., July 14, First Baptist Church, 301 W. Wyoming St., Kalispell. Guest speaker is Mary Zastrow of Helena. Cost is $10.50. RSVP to Jan at 212-3763. Complimentary child care by reservation. Affiliated with Stonecroft International Inc.
• AARP Driver Safety class, noon to 4 p.m. July 14, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 892-4087.
• Red Cross blood drives June 14; 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. U.S. Bank, in the blood mobile.
• Women's Cancer Support Group meets 5-6:30 p.m. July 14, KRMC Radiation Oncology Center, 343 Sunnyview Lane. Betsy Smith will speak on genetics counseling. Call Karen Hunnicut, social worker, at 752-1790.
• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., July 14, school library.
• Free community reiki share, 6-8 p.m. July 14, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave. Call 862-2608.
• Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., July 15, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by National Flood. Root beer floats for donors.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 16, at The Wave, Whitefish.
• History is Posh (HIP) local history group meets 4 p.m., July 16, Old McIntosh Opera House, Main Street, Kalispell. Guest speaker is Gordon Pirrie. Public welcome. Bring your own chair. Call 837-2459.
• Rabbi Allen Secher gives a presentation titled, "Refuting a one-side view: Israel and the Palestinians," about his recent journey to Israel, 7 p.m. July 16, Whitefish Library. Sponsored by Community Forum on Middle East Solutions. Free. Public welcome. Refreshments.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 17, the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Annual Montana Native Plant Society statewide meeting July 17, Hungry Horse. Call Betty at 892-0129.
• Bigfork Relay for Life, July 17-18, Bigfork High School track. Call Debbie Ingram, 837-6280.
• 12th annual Somers Cajun Street Dance, July 18. Gate opens 6 p.m.; show 7 p.m. Advance tickets $18 at Del's Bar, Somers; Joe Blogz, Lakeside; $20 at gate; under 12, free.
• Glacier Chapter Harley Owners Group 2009 Toy Run 1 p.m. July 19. Open to all motorcyclists. Valley tour poker run; prizes; 50/50 drawing. Door prizes. Register at all local motorcycle dealers or www.glacierhog.com. Call Madeline Steeley, 257-7151.
• Blu's burger benefit and ice cream social, 2-6 p.m. July 19, ShowThyme Restaurant, Bigfork. Silent and live auctions. Raffles. Tickets at Books West and Violence Free Crisis Line. Proceeds benefit Abbie Shelter. Call 752-4735.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 20, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer floats for donors.
• North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee progress report, 7 p.m. July 21, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork; and 7 p.m. July 22, BruMar Conference Center, Ferndale. Public welcome to participate. Call Leslie, 837-6094.
• Glacier Rally in the Rockies, July 25, Kalispell. Open to cars and pick ups 1974 and older and all motorcycles. Parade down Main Street 10 a.m.; show to follow on First Avenue West. Proceeds benefit Flathead CARE. Call 261-3804.
• Yaak Wilderness Festival, July 25, Roosevelt Park. Gates open 3 p.m. Food and craft vendors, kids' activities. Live music by Alan Lane Bank and Sol Jibe. Camping available. Adults, $10, children 12 and under free. Benefit for Yaak Valley Forest Council. Call 406-295-9736.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27, North Valley Hospital Whitefish. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3630.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 27, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.
• Bibler Garden summer tours kick off reception, 6-8 p.m. July 27. Hors d'oeuvres, guided tour with FVCC art instructor John Rawlings. Tickets $50 or $90 per couple. Call 756-3963.
• Sheryl Eaglewoman gives part two of two-part presentation on natural health, "Homeopathy 101," 6 p.m. July 27, downstairs meeting room, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free. Open to public. Call Siara 257-3299.
• "Brown Bag" lunch seminar by Lucas Moyer-Horner on "Status of the American Pika in Glacier Park," noon to 1 p.m., July 28, West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public welcome.
• Bibler Garden summer tours July 28-31, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets $10 adults, $3, children; advance purchase required. Call 756-3963.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Social Networking on the Net: Why and How," noon to 1 p.m. July 28, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Paddlethon Aug. 2. Kayak race across Foy's Lake. Bike and run for Foy's to Blacktail Trails Project; www.foystoblacktailtrails.org.
• Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• "Brown Bag" lunch seminar on "Listening to Sounds of Glacier: Monitoring Natural Sounds in National Parks' noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 4, West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public welcome.
• Free community reiki share, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave. Call 862-2608.
• "Brown Bag" lunch seminar on "Astronauts and Aliens," noon to 1 p.m., Aug. 18, West Glacier Community Building. Free. Public welcome.
• Whitefish Duck Derby fundraiser for Whitefish Community Foundation, Aug. 22. Call 863-1781.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "Measuring Success: Is it Working?" noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 25, Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 837-1604.
• 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.
• Foys Fest, Sept. 12, in celebration of National Pubic Lands Day. Barbecue, outdoor concert, guided tours.
• 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.