Today
• Safe Sitter class for boys and girls age 11 to 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Muldown Elementary School, Whitefish. $35 fee. Pre-registration required. Call 862-8600, ext. 222.
• Flathead County Transportation committee meets 9 a.m. Earl Bennett Building conference room, Kalispell, to consider changes/additions to bus routes. Call 758-5722.
• Friends of the Wild Swan guided naturalist walk 10 a.m., Sprunger-Whitney Trail, Montana 83, 7.1 miles south of Swan Lake Trading Post. Call Anne Morley, 886-2242; or Arlene Montgomery, 886-2011. All welcome.
• Glacier Park Brown Bag lunchtime seminar, noon to 1 p.m., Glacier National Park Community Building, West Glacier. Editor Chris Peterson gives a photographic presentation, "Confessions of a Wildlife Observer." Free. Public welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Libby VFW.
• Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.
• Flathead County Library, Kalispell, Insane Origami workshop for ages 11-17, 3-5 p.m. Free. No registration required. Call Martha Furman, 758-5713.
• Columbia Falls farmers market every Thursday from 4-7:30 p.m.
• Polson Chamber of Commerce SPLASH, 5-7 p.m., Miracle of America Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Public welcome.
• Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m., Belton Chalet, West Glacier. Refreshments served. Public welcome. Call 862-3501.
• Columbia Falls Farmers Market season kick off, 5-7:30 pm. Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. Canyon Creek Ramblers perform. Food craft vendors, workshops and live music every week.
Friday
• Northridge Lutheran Church garage sale, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to noon June 20, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell, off U.S. 93. Proceeds got toward senior high youth gathering in New Orleans.
• Hidden Lake Colony Hutterites will be selling fresh chickens as a fundraiser for Flathead Food Bank, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., K-Mart parking lot, Kalispell. Call Lori, 752-3663.
• Deer Park School board special meeting at 9 a.m. at the school.
• Agency on Aging Older Americans' Day picnic, 10 a.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds' new Expo Building. Bring a potluck dessert if you're able. Call 758-5730 for information or 758-5728 for bus transportation.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Ronan Crabfest/Duck Races 2009, 5 p.m., Bockman/Ronan City Park. All-you-can-eat crab dinner benefits Ronan Volunteer Fire Department. Tickets $25 adults; $10 children 10 and younger at Ronan City Hall, Community Bank, Valley Journal, Telephone Company, Power Products and Main Street Gallery.
3 Joseph Williams will recount being attacked by a grizzly bear in Glacier National Park 50 years ago, 7 p.m., FVCC Arts and Technology. Free.
3 Whitefish Relay for Life, June 19-20, Whitefish High School track. Call Joan Paulson, 862-5374.
• Kalispell Relay for Life, today and June 20, Flathead High School Legends Field. Call Joni McKiernan, 261-0184.
• Columbia Falls Relay for Life, today and June 20, Columbia Falls High School track. Call Kathy Emerson, 892-2578.
Saturday
• Northridge Lutheran Church garage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell, off U.S. 93. Proceeds got toward senior high youth gathering in New Orleans.
• Discovery Workshop at the Refuge, National Bison Range. Registration required. Contact Pat Jamieson at pat_jamieson@fws.gov or 406-644-2211 ext. 207.
Thought
"The basic discovery about any people is the discovery of the relationship between its men and women."
n Pearl S. Buck, American author (1892-1973).
• 13th annual Rafting for Refuse Day. Meet at 9 a.m. at Montana Raft Co. U.S. 2, West Glacier. Barbecue and volleyball follows. Bring work gloves and water bottle. Call 387-5555.
• Open house and vaccination clinic, Flathead County Animal Shelter, 225 Cemetery Road, Kalispell. Dogs must be on a leash; cats must be in a carrier. $15 fee. Call 752-1310.
• Flathead Audubon goes birding around Whitefish Lake. Meet 7:30 a.m. in the McDonald's parking lot. Call Bruce and Gail Tannehill at 862-4548.
• Kalispell Flotilla of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boating safety class, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, Kalispell. Learn about equipment, weather, navigation aids, Montana state laws and more. Satisfies license requirement for 13-14 year olds. Call 756-6139 or 755-7096.
• Community Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 301 16th Ave. E., Polson. Crafts, quilts, jewelry, antiques, tools, sports equipment and more. Call 883-2063.
• Kalispell Moose Lodge rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2158 U.S. 2 E. Proceeds go to the family center building fund. Call Darla Harmon at 752-3255 or Nadine Eckert at 755-6231.
• Montana Gay Pride parade, 10 a.m., downtown Kalispell, followed by afternoon fair at Depot Park.
• Herron Hustle 5-mile run starting at Herron Park; www.herronhustle.com.
• Free bus tour to educate prospective buyer about foreclosures and distressed properties. Seating limited; ticked required. Drop off a food donation at Chuck Olson Real Estate for a ticket. Call 752-1000.
• Flathead County Animal Shelter vaccination clinic, 225 Cemetery Road, south of Kalispell, off U.S. 93. Fee $15. Refreshments. Pets must be on leash or in cage. Call 752-1310.
• 13th annual Lake County Relay for Life, today and Sunday, Polson High School track. Opening ceremony 6 p.m. Call Gayle Wilhelm, 471-1452; or Etta Moore, 883-3077.
• Whitefish United Methodist Church all-you-can-eat enchilada dinner, 5-7 p.m. 1150 Wisconsin Ave. Beef, chicken and cheese with beans, rice, dessert and beverage. Cost $5 per person; $25 per family. Take out available. Call Merri Williamson, 730-2065.
• Steve Thompson presents a program titled, "Glacier National Park - Jewel in the Crown of the Continent," 7 p.m. Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free. Reception follows. Reservations suggested; 888-5393.
Sunday
3 Pie social and quilt raffle, 2-5 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Preview of new "Yesterday's Child" display. Call 756-8381.
Monday
• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 a.m., school library.
• Flathead County Democratic Women meet 11:45 a.m., Winchester Room, Outlaw Inn. No reservations necessary. All welcome.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 6 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.
• FVCC archaeology professor E.B. Eiselein lectures on America's earliest explorers, 6:30 p.m., Science and Technology Building Room 151, FVCC.
Tuesday
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Eureka Our Lady of Mercy Church.
• Montana West Economic Development business seminar, "E-Newsletters and E-Blasts - What's the Difference and What Can They Do for You," noon to 1 p.m. Arts and Technology Building, FVCC. Free. Public welcome. RSVP to Kim Morisaki, 257-7711.
• Flathead County Solid Waste District board tours Landfill Gas to Energy Project at 4 p.m.; followed by regular meeting at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
• Educational tea tasting with Chris of Chris' Teas, 6-7:30 p.m., Camas Creek Yarn, 338 Main St., Kalispell. Learn the difference between white, green, black and herbal teas. Cost $15. Call 755-YARN.
• Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., Westshore Community Library, Lakeside. Public welcome. Call Debbie Spaulding, 844-2479.
• Whitefish School District board meets 7 p.m.
Wednesday
• Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Forest Service.
• Pet first aid class, 6-9 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Tuition $15. Sponsored by the Flathead County Animal Shelter.
• Essential Stuff Project (ESP) free slideshow tour of "Root Cellars, Greenhouses and Gardens," 7 p.m., Clementine's 265 Bridge St., Bigfork. Donations accepted. Call Edd Blackler, 837-5196; or Catherine Haug, 837-4577.
A Look Ahead
• Evergreen School District board meets at 7 a.m., June 25, administration building boardroom.
• Flathead Special Education Cooperative executive council meets, 8:30 a.m., June 25, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., second floor conference room.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 25, Polson Area Senior Center. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 25, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Sponsored by Western States Insurance.
• League of Glacier Symphony and Chorale "Music and Memories' tea part, 3-5 p.m. June 25, Whitefish Community Center, 121 Second St. Bring a dozen cookies to share; coffee and tea served. Everyone welcome. RSVP to Sharon Kennett, 862-4696.
• Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m. June 25, at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.
• Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. June 25, Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. Bring a potluck dish if you can. All area seniors 55 and older welcome. Call 257-1598.
• Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 26, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• 13th annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry and Gatherin', June 28, Vista Linda Pavilion, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Social hour, 4:30 p.m.; buffet dinner, 5:30 p.m.; prizes, raffle and silent auction benefiting the Nurturing Center. Reservations required by June 26. Call Bill, 257-1313.
• Lakeside Neighborhood Plan Committee meets 6:30-8:30 p.m., June 29, Westshore Community Library, Lakeside. Public welcome. Call Debbie Spaulding, 844-2479.
Lakeside Community Council meets 7 p.m. June 30, Lakeside/Somers Sewer District Building, Bierney Creek Road. Agenda includes consideration of Lakeside Neighborhood Plan.
• Beginning June 26 through July 2, the B-17 Sentimental Journey will be on display at Glacier Park Airport. Rides, tours available. Hours noon to 6 p.m. June 26; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27-July 2. Call 602-448-9415.
• Community sale fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27, Bigfork Museum of Art and History, River Street, Bigfork. Rental space available. Call Virgina, 837-1674.
"Living with Wildfire" awareness event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27, O'Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Learn how to protect your home from wildfire. Free, family-oriented event.
• Thirty-minute guided wildflower walks, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., June 27, Lone Pine State Park, Kalispell. Dress for weather. Call Mary Beth Pendley, 755-2706, ext. 2.
• Big Arm Association community celebration 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 27, fire hall. Kids carnival, magic show; yard sale 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; water war between Big Arm and Polson fire fighters. All welcome.
• Miracle Field grand opening celebration and team exhibition baseball games, 2 p.m. June 27, Kidsports Complex, Kalispell. Special needs athletes invited to participate. Call Dan Johns, 752-8226.
• Spaghetti feed benefit for Robbin Nordtome who is currently recovering from brain surgery, 6:30-9 p.m. June 27, Stillwater Grange, West Reserve Drive, Kalispell. Raffles and auction. Call Aaron Long, 212-7259; or Tonya Nordtome, 261-0417.
• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 29, St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.
• Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., June 29, at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.
• Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., June 30, Three Rivers Bank, North Meridian Road.
• Glacier Park Brown Bag lunchtime seminar, noon to 1 p.m. July 2, Glacier National 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.
• Learn fly fishing basics at a seminar titled, "Reading Holding Water and Choosing Flies for Fly Fishing, 5-8 p.m. July 2, 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.
• Glacier Stamp Club potluck dinner, 6 p.m. July 6, 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. July 6, The Summit, Kalispell. All those affected by suicide welcome. Call 871-1008.
• Glacier Challenge multi-sport race, 7:30 a.m. July 11. Fundraiser for Flathead Youth Home. Call Hannah Plumb, 755-4622.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Free community reiki share, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Whitefish BodyTalk Center, 211 Central Ave. Call 862-2608.
• 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.