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| July 18, 2017 7:39 PM

TODay

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Flathead Electric.

- Columbia Falls Women’s Connection luncheon, 11:30 a.m., North Valley Hospital Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Chef Malcolm Orser give a fancy food presentation. Elaine James is speaker. Cost $8 per person. Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Event at Rebecca Farm, today through Sunday, 1010 W. Springcreek Road, Kalispell. World-class equestrian dressage, cross country and show jumping competition. Art and trade fair, beer garden, food vendors. Kids Zone Friday-Sunday with pony rides and more. Farm to Market 5K 9 a.m. Free admission; $10 parking donation benefits Halt Cancer at X; www.rebeccafarm.org

- Marion Fire District board special meeting 3 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Whitefish Women of the Moose monthly meal, 5-7 p.m. Moose Lodge 230 W. 10th St. Picnic includes fried chicken, salads, rolls, desserts. Call Carol, 260-8493.

Thursday

- Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

- AAC/Arco/CFAC employees potluck picnic, 1 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Bring plates, non-alcoholic drinks, utensils and family. Donation accepted for white elephant exchange. Call Sharon Chubb, 892-5150.

- Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 1 p.m., administration office, Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

- Friendship Force of the Flathead Valley meets at Vista Linda, Somers. Social hour 5 p.m.; dinner 6 p.m. Program by Julie Cliffton on travel to Antarctica. All interested in travel welcome. For reservations, call Pat Sanders, 257-1932.

- Polson Chamber of Commerce Splash, 5-7 p.m., KwaTaqNuk Resort and Casino, 49708 U.S. 93 S. Open to public. Call 883-5969.

- Gone Fishin’ and Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Community Challenge Launch Party, 5-7 p.m. First Interstate Bank of Whitefish. Donations accepted toward nonprofit funding. Call 863-1781.

- Evergreen Chamber of Commerce Energizer, 5-6:30 p.m. hosted by Kalvig Law Firm and Evergreen Rotary, 100 Cooperative Way, Ste, 202, across from ProBuild, Kalispell. Food, beverages, door prizes. Call 885-1212.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Brain Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m., Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Grandfamilies of Montana Inc. support group for grandparents raising grandparents and kinship care families meets 7 p.m., Nurturing Center Carriage House, 146 Third Ave. W., Kalispell. Topic is dealing with addiction. Call 406-300-1268.

Saturday

- Sletten Construction will briefly close the South Fork bridge located just east of Hungry Horse from 3 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. During this time, the bridge will be closed to the traveling public. Call project manager Zachary Zupan, 406-564-2548.

- Flathead County Democratic Women’s Club annual garden tour scholarship fundraiser, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tour eight gardens in Kalispell and Bigfork. Tickets $15 per person; children under 14, free with paying adult. Call Elisabeth Mollica, 837-0939.

- Event at Rebecca Farm, today through Sunday, 1010 W. Springcreek Road, Kalispell. World-class equestrian dressage, cross country and show jumping competition. Art and trade fair, beer garden, food vendors. Kids Zone today and Sunday with pony rides and more. Farm to Market 5K 9 a.m. Free admission; $10 parking donation benefits Halt Cancer at X; www.rebeccafarm.org

- Big Arm Association summer concert, 6 p.m., historic Big Arm School. Music by Charles Lutz and friends. Ice cream with all the fixings during intermission. Call Lee Engebretson, 849-5522.

Thought

“I want to live my life, not record it.” — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, American first lady (1929-1994).

Sunday

- LuLaRoe Shopping Extravaganza fundraiser for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grandstand Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Raffles. Giveaways. Free admission. Portion of proceeds benefits CASA.

- Event at Rebecca Farm, , 1010 W. Springcreek Road, Kalispell. World-class equestrian dressage, cross country and show jumping competition. Art and trade fair, beer garden, food vendors. Kids Zone with pony rides and more. Farm to Market 5K 9 a.m. Free admission; $10 parking donation benefits Halt Cancer at X; www.rebeccafarm.org

Monday

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

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

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

Tuesday

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church, Libby. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Presentations on history, wildlife, aquatic and land environments. Bring a sack lunch. Free. Open to public. Call 888-5827.

- Red Cross blood drives: noon to 5 p.m. Polson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kalispell Ford, blood mobile.

A look ahead

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m. July 26, meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

- Red Cross blood drives July 26: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saint John Paul II Church, Bigfork, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; noon to 4 p.m. Hungry Horse Liquor Store, blood mobile.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4:15 p.m. July 27, The Springs at Whitefish, blood mobile.

- Marion Fire District board meets 7 p.m. July 27, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Red Cross blood drives July 28: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. National Flood.

- “Beers for the Bob” fundraiser, 5-8 p.m. July 28, Stonefly Lounge, Coram. Portion of beer sales donated to Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1977 40th reunion, July 28-30. Call 406-250-5275.

- Columbia Falls High School Class of 1967 50th reunion, July 28-July 30. Contact Gail Shay Linne, 406-871-4881 or gslinne@centurytel.net.

- Wild Wings Recovery Center Feathered Friends Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29, Fish, Wildlife and Parks community room, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Live birds on hand, food vendor. Entry by donation of needed supplies: Clorox antiseptic hand wipes, gallon-size white vinegar, Simple Green cleaner, peroxide, paper towels, gallon- and quart-size Ziploc bags.

- Whitefish Community Center Lunch in the Park, noon July 29, Kay Beller Park, 121 E. Second St. Whitefish. Live music by Calamity Singers and North Valley Music School students. Boxed lunches available. Plasma TV raffle at 1:30 p.m. Bring a chair or cushion. Tickets pre-sold, $10 each. Call 862-4923

- CASA for Kids Super Hero Fun Day, noon to 4 p.m. July 30, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Food, music, kids’ activities, mini-golf, dunk tank. Super Hero costume contest, 2 p.m. with prizes. Tickets $35 per family includes everything. Call 755-7208.

- Kalispell Public Schools Budget Committee meets 7:30 a.m. July 31, district office, 233 First Ave. E.

- Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m. July 31 at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Bibler Home and Gardens Sweet Summer Days two-hour tours, at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and 3. Include opportunities to address questions to Bibler’s head gardener. Advance -only tickets $15 per adult and $5 per child. Call 756-3632.

- West Valley School Library open to families and community 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 1 and every Tuesday during the summer.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Evergreen Show ‘N’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, Conlin’s Furniture parking lot, Evergreen. No entry fees; trophies awarded. Free admission. Food vendors. Call 885-1212.

- Somers Company Reunion 10 a.m. Aug. 5, Somers Fire Hall, Leslie Avenue. Potluck lunch at noon. Open to public. Admission is a potluck dish; beverages provided. Dedication of Somers Company Town Museum at 2 p.m. with dessert served.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Kila School board meets 5:30 p.m. Aug. 7.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Eureka High School. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-6344.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Aug. 12, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Dr. Tom Pittaway and his staff host their annual free pancake breakfast, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 12, 124 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Complimentary pancakes, sausage, fruit, orange juice, milk and coffee served. All welcome.

- Blacktail Hill Climb mountain bike event, 9 a.m. Aug. 12. Ride 13.4 miles from Tamarack Brewing to summit of Blacktail. Award ceremony 1 p.m. at Volunteer Park with beer, barbecue, kids’ race. Register at lakesidecommunityclub.com

- Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 5 p.m. Aug. 14.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Aug. 24, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Rubber Duck Regatta fundraiser for the Flathead Food Bank, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 27, Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Buy rubber ducks to race down Stillwater River. Children’s, families, individual and business races and prizes. Winners need not be present. Mobile duck “adoption” centers will be parked at area groceries. Community celebration with food vendors, live music, kids’ activities and more.

- Mission Mountain Winery vertical tasting and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Flathead Lake Aber Days Reunion Concert, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 12, Regatta Shoreline Amphitheater, Polson. Mission Mountain Wood Band, Sam Riddle, Andrea Harsell, Luna Roja. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Advance tickets $35; $40 at gate. Children 7-12, $15; under 6, free; www.aberdaykegger.com. Call Mick Holien, 406-544-2478.

- Jazz Night Out benefit concert for Abbie Shelter, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, O’Shaughnessy Center, Whitefish. Performances by drummer Richie Barshay and sax and flute player Erica von Kleist. Doors open 7 p.m. Free admission; donation requested.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 14, Troy United Methodist Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 17, Bigfork Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 837-4157.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Healthy Aging” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

Doggie Dayz of Summer and Puppy Pool Party event, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 20, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Dog/human relay race, photo boot, vendors, food trucks, peanut butter licking pet tricks and cutest dog contests; $5 each. Free admission. Pool opens to dogs at 4:30 p.m. $5 per dog and one human, $2 each additional people.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 21, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Aug. 26, Gateway Community Center, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Traveling half-scale replica of Vietnam Memorial Wall on display 24/7 in Kalispell Sept. 7-10. Opening ceremonies 10 a.m. Sept. 7. Closing ceremonies 5:30 p.m. Sept. 10.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Sept. 9, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Medicare 101” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Mission Mountain Winery Dayton Day free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 9, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Whitefish Community Foundation Great Fish Community Challenge community celebration and Great Fish 5K Color Run, Sept. 9, Depot Park, Whitefish. Call 863-1781.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Sept. 21, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Big Ski Chair Affair, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Craggy Range Bar & Grill, Whitefish. Auction of 10 decorated vintage quad lift chairs. Fundraiser for SNOW Bus.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 3, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Mission Mountain Winery vertical tasting and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. Oct. 14, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Winter Ready” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 20, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Managing Stress through the Holidays” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “Festive Holiday Crafting” 2-3:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Dec. 21, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. Jan. 18, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. Feb. 15, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. March 15, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Management board and Executive Council meets 11:30 a.m. April 19, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. May 17, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. June 14, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.