Today
• Flathead Industries Climb Big Mountain fundraiser. Call 755-7657.
• Flathead Cherry Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Over 125 arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, children's activities. Call Jackie, 883-5800.
• West Shore Community Library book sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
• Lakeside Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School.
• Montana RCers Jet Rally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Glacier RC'ers field off Whitefish Stage Road, 1.5 miles south of Montana 40. $5 parking courtesy of Civil Air Patrol.
• Discovery Development Center "Sailing into the Future" fundraiser, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Races begin 9 a.m.; Children's activities begin 11 a.m. on shore. Catered lunch, noon; Tropical Montana Marimba plays 1-4 p.m. Silent auction. Tickets $6 per person; children 12 and under, free. Call 756-7295.
• Miracle of America Live History Days today and Sunday, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson, on U.S. 93. Live demonstrations; rides in vintage cars, tractors, military vehicles; miniature railroad. Live music. Food concessions. Hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; exhibits open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 admission. Sunday matinee, 2 p.m., "Smoke on the Waters," documentary of steamboats of Flathead Lake, followed by '50s film, "Timberjack." Call 883-6804.
• Flathead High School Class of 1999 10-year reunion day at Whitefish City Beach, starting at 11 a.m. Call Chris Hall, 253-5615.
• Flathead Monsters 16U softball team fundraising car wash for the national tournament in Phoenix, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Funshine/ Whitefish Auto Glass, U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. For further information, e-mail lkth@centurytel.net.
• Jolly Roger Poker Regatta for boats, cars, truck and motorcycles, Marina Cay, Bigfork. Check in/registration noon to 1 p.m. Barbecue, silent auction, door prizes. Registration $50. Top prize Marina Cay weekend package. Benefit for Special Olympics Montana. Call 1-800-242-6876.
• Borders Books, U.S. 93, Kalispell, 10th anniversary SpongeBob party for kids, 2 p.m. Stories, refreshments, games and activities. Free.
• Kass Hardy, Glacier Park centennial coordinator, will be guest speaker 5-7 p.m., Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Reception follows. Free. Reservations suggested. Call 888-5393.
• Whitefish High School Class of '69 gathering, 5 p.m., Jay Cravath's Lake Place, 2754 Resthaven Road, Whitefish Lake. Call 261-2247.
• 12th annual Somers Cajun Street Dance. 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. No dogs permitted. Call Steve Kelley, 857-3119.
• Whitefish United Methodist Church, 1150 Wisconsin Ave., all-you-can-eat picnic, 6-8 p.m. Barbecued hamburgers, hot-dogs, gourmet toppings, beans salad, dessert and beverage. Cost $8. Take out available. Call Merri Williamson, 730-20665.
Sunday
• Montana RCers Jet Rally, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier RC'ers field off Whitefish Stage Road, 1.5 miles south of Montana 40. $5 parking courtesy of Civil Air Patrol.
Flathead Cherry Festival continues 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, downtown Polson. Over 125 arts and crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, children's activities. Call Jackie, 883-5800.
• Glacier Chapter Harley Owners Group 2009 Toy Run 1 p.m. 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., ShowThyme Restaurant, Bigfork. Silent and live auctions. Raffles. Tickets $75, at Books West and Violence Free Crisis Line. Proceeds benefit Abbie Shelter. Call 752-4735.
Monday
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Root beer floats for donors.
• Flathead Adoptive Families picnic and playtime, 5 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Bring a picnic lunch. Adoptive families and those interested in adopting are welcome. Call Cathy, 257-8907.
• The Flathead Free Thought Forum meets, 5:30 p.m., Scotty's. Call Fred Spoerl, 250-4838.
• Columbia Falls school board meets, 7 p.m., administration board room, 501 Sixth Ave. W.
• Flathead Democratic Party meets 7 p.m., KM Theatre, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-2008.
• Columbia Falls School District board meets 7 p.m., district boardroom.
Tuesday
• Kalispell Public Schools Policy and Public Relations Committee meets, 7 a.m. district administration building, 233 First Ave. E.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Bank, Main Street, Kalispell.
• Caring for the Caregiver monthly meeting, brown bag lunch, noon-1 p.m., Agape Home Care, 40 Appleway Drive, Kalispell. Call Julie or Inga at 755-4633 for further information.
• Lakeside County Water and Sewer district board meets 2 p.m., district meeting room, 253 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside.
• Saddlehorn Guest Speaker Series presents David Horowitz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar. Cost $15. RSVP by July 18, 249-1091.
• Helena Flats School interest-based bargaining meeting, 5:30 p.m., school library.
• Carol Buchanan, author of "God's Thunderbolt: The Vigilantes of Montana" and winner of the 2009 Spur Award for Best New Novel, will appear in Whitefish Library's "Meet the Author Booth," 5:30-7 p.m., Farmers Market, Depot Park.
• Somers School board meets at 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.
• Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association local chapter invites public to welcome reception for four wounded veterans from Brooks Army Medical Center in Texas, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, Kalispell.
• Flathead Democratic Party Central Committee meets 7 p.m., KM Theater, 40 Second St. E., Kalispell. Call 862-2008.
• North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee progress report, 7 p.m. today, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork; and 7 p.m. Wednesday, BruMar Conference Center, Ferndale. Public welcome to participate. Call Leslie, 837-6094.
• West Valley Fire District trustees special meeting, 7:30 p.m., at the West Valley Fire Station on Farm to Market Road.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Glacier National Park.
• Nature Conservancy and American Wildlands sponsor a half-day hike in northern Swan Valley to Glacier Lake and to look at Plum Creek lands to be acquired by Forest Service. Meet at 10 a.m. at junction of Montana 83 and Kraft Creek Road, near mile marker 36-37. Return by 2 p.m. Call Kim Davitt, 406-728-2087.
• North Lake County Planning and Zoning Committee progress report continues, 7 p.m., BruMar Conference Center, Ferndale. Public welcome to participate. Call Leslie, 837-6094.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free presentation, 7 p.m., Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Fran Wade talks about food dehydrating and preserving food. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
Thursday
• The Event at Rebecca Farm today through July 26, equestrian triathlon, Springcreek Road, Kalispell. Events begin between 8-9 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Take West Reserve Drive west from U.S. 93; turn south on Spring Creek Road. Free to spectators.
• Hidden Lake Colony Hutterites will be selling their fresh chickens in the K-mart and Walgreen's parking lots, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Portion of proceeds will go toward turkeys for the Flathead Food Bank. For pre-orders, call 752-3663.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Glacier Subaru.
• Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• American Association of University Woman meeting and potluck, 5:30 p.m., Village Greens Community Center. Guest speaker is author and workshop leader Ina Albert. Call Jo Mahoney, 755-3588.
• Freedom Action Rally potluck and hot-dogs, 6 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Dan Cox of Hamilton talks about protecting your property rights. Bring a lawn chair. Call 755-3141.
• Whitefish High School Building Project Committee meets 7 p.m. district boardroom.
Friday
• Community bazaar to benefit Habitat for Humanity, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Century 21 Home and Investment Center, 264 Main St., Kalispell. Bake goods, re-Store inventory. Call 755-2100 to make a donation, or take to Century 21.
• 41st annual Arts in the Park, today through July 26, Depot Park, Kalispell. More than 100 fine art and crafts booths, entertainment and food. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., today and July 25; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; July 26. Admission $3 daily or $5 weekend pass ($4 in advance) which includes museum admission, free under 6; 755-5268.
• Heritage Days, today through July 26, Columbia Falls. Friday - Wildcat Endowment Auction and Barbecue, 5 p.m., NRA Rodeo 7 p.m., Blue Moon Arena; Saturday - Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K race, 7 a.m. late registration, race 8:30 a.m., three-on-three basketball, 8 a.m. check-in, gametime 8:30 a.m., craft fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., kiddie parade 11 a.m., parade noon, family dance 7-10 p.m. Marantette Park , NRA Rodeo 7 p.m., Blue Moon Arena; Sunday - Wildcat Golf Scramble, 8 a.m. West Glacier Golf Course; outdoor church service 9:30 a.m., Marantette Park; 892-1233 or 892-0178.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
A Look Ahead
• Flathead Audubon hike July 25 to Piegan Pass, Glacier Park. Meet at 6 a.m. at Apgar Visitor Center. Bring binoculars, lunch, hiking gear. Park pass or entrance fee required. Space limited. Everyone welcome. Call Steve Gniadek at 892-7406 to sign up.
• 41st annual Arts in the Park, July 25- 26, Depot Park, Kalispell. More than 100 fine art and crafts booths, entertainment and food. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 25; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; July 26. Admission $3 daily or $5 weekend pass ($4 in advance) which includes museum admission, free under 6; 755-5268.
• Heritage Days, today and July 26, Columbia Falls. Saturday - Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K race, 7 a.m. late registration, race 8:30 a.m., three-on-three basketball, 8 a.m. check-in, gametime 8:30 a.m., craft fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., kiddie parade 11 a.m., parade noon, family dance 7-10 p.m. Marantette Park , NRA Rodeo 7 p.m., Blue Moon Arena; Sunday - Wildcat Golf Scramble, 8 a.m. West Glacier Golf Course; outdoor church service 9:30 a.m., Marantette Park; 892-1233 or 892-0178.
• Lone Pine State Park Star Gazers 101 Workshop, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. July 25. Cost $5. Children 12 and under, free. Call Mary Beth Chappelow, 75-2706.
• 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.
• North Valley Senior Center Heritage Days celebration, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Estate jewelry sale; soup, sandwiches and pie, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; line dancers perform 11 a.m. to noon.
• 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.
• Rollins Volunteer Fire Department buffalo and turkey barbecue, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 26, Rollins Schoolhouse. Advance tickets $12 for adults ($14 at the door), $6 for children under 12 ($7 at the door); children 5 and under free.
• 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.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 27, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Flathead Conservation District monthly business meeting, 6 p.m. July 27, USDA conference room, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell. Call 752-4220 for further information.
• 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.
• Bigfork Edward Jones representative Beth Morgenstern offers a free educational seminar, "Smart Choices in Retirement," 11 a.m. July 28 at the office, 104 Jewel Basin Court, Bigfork. Lunch served. Call 837-1013 by July 24 to reserve a seat.
• "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.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 28, Immaculate Conception Church, Polson.
• 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.
• Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m. July 28, Lakeside Sewer District building, Bierney Creek Road. Open to public
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 29, FVCC Arts Building.
• Red Cross blood drive, 3-6 p.m., July 30, Stillwater Free Lutheran Church.
• Carroll College alumni and friends Flathead area summer reunion, 6-8 p.m. July 30. Bring a salad or side dish; hamburgers and hot-dogs provided. RSVP with Kathy in alumni office, 406-447-5185.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 31, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Evergreen Shown and Shine, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 1, Shopko parking lot. Open to all classes of cars. Call Dan Demars, 837-4814.
• Battle of the Bands fundraiser for medical expenses for Dusty Davis and his mother Missy Oliver, Aug. 1, Silver Bullet Bar, 1700 Montana 206, Columbia Falls. Food, live music, contests and prizes. Gates open at 2 p.m. Music starts 6 p.m. Cover charge, $5. IDs required.
31st annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, Aug. 1-2, Electric Avenue, Bigfork. Artisans, food vendors, musicians. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Free admission; 881-4636 (voice mail).
• Foy's to Herron Paddlethon Aug. 2. Kayak, bike and run for Foy's to Blacktail Trails Project. Race day registration 7:30 a.m.; race begins 9 a.m. Call Steve, 261-9250.
• 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.
• AARP Driver Safety Program presents a free 90-minute program, "We Need to Talk - Family Conversations with Older Drivers," 7 p.m. Aug. 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call 751-4500 to reserve a seat.
• 28th annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 8, Swan Lake Day Park, Montana 83 at mile marker 72. Arts and crafts fair, food, baking contest and sale, silent auction. Live music by Roy Wilhelm Band. Free admission. Call 406-886-2003.
Third annual Heart@Work auction, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Clementine's, 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Life and silent auctions; world artisan handmade items. Optional private wine tasting, 5 p.m.; tickets $20.
• Free community reiki share, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave. Call 862-2608.
• Flathead Local Advisory Council on Mental Health meets Aug. 12, The Summit, Kalispell. Social time 12:30-1 p.m. Author David Juroe will speak about and sign copies of his book, "Lovers of Ourselves," about narcissism at 1-2:30 p.m. Open to public. Call Boyd Roth, 471-4483.
• Senior Tour & Tea, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 13, Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell. Free admission for senior citizens. Docent-guided gallery tour at 10:30 a.m. Light refreshments. Call 755-5268.
• Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana summer fundraiser concert featuring Out of the Blue with Tim Ryan and Mission Mountain Wood Band members, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14, U.S. 93, Charlo. Barbecue and entertainment, 5:30-7 p.m. Tickets $15 or $25 per couple; children under 12, free. Call 406-644-3435.
• "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.
• 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.
• 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.