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- Ronan Memorial Day Parade, 10 a.m. beginning behind St. Luke Hospital. Public invited. Call Rich, 847-331-5518.

- United Veterans of the Flathead Valley Memorial Day ceremonies: Bigfork Community Cemetery 9:30 a.m.; 10 a.m. Little Brown Church, Bigfork; Glacier Memorial Gardens 10:30 a.m.; Veterans Memorial, Kalispell Depot Park 11 a.m.; Kalispell VFW luncheon 11:45 a.m.; C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery flag retiring and raising 12:45 p.m.; Columbia Falls Fairview Cemetery 1:45 p.m.; Marantette Park Veterans Memorial 2:30 p.m.; Woodlawn Cemetery 3 p.m.; Veterans Home cemetery 3 p.m. Call Jay Trepanier, 257-2293.

- Columbia Falls American Legion Freedom Post 72 Remembrance and Honor Walk for the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, 11 a.m., assembling at the Super 1 parking lot. Members will walk to the bridge to honor those lost at sea. At 12:30 p.m. members will gather at Veterans Memorial Wall, Marantette Park. All veterans invited to walk. Call Post Commander Michael Shepard, 250-9806.

- American Legion annual Memorial Day Parade, noon, open to all veterans. Parade starts at Polson Elks Club and proceeds north to Third Avenue West to First Citizen’s Bank parking lot for a short ceremony, followed by a ceremony at the cemetery.

- Fairview Cemetery’s annual Memorial Day service, 2 p.m., 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls. Honor Guard ceremony 1:45 p.m. The Rev. Kyle Winter officiates.

Tuesday

- Red Cross blood drives: 12:30-5 p.m. West Kootenai Colony; 2-5 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. Sunrise Vista Inn, 7005 U.S. 93 S., Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

Wednesday

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park Side Credit Union, Whitefish; 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saint John Paul II Church, Bigfork. Sponsored by Knights of Columbus.

- Kalispell Public Schools Curriculum Committee meets 3:30 p.m., district office, 233 First Ave. E.

Thursday

- Annual Sprunger-Whitney Nature Trail hike, 10 a.m., 1/2 mile south of mile marker 64 on Montana 83, near Swan Lake. Naturalist/botanist Anne Morley guides a two-mile hike through old-growth forest. Follow trail signs to trailhead. Bring water, lunch. Free. All welcome. Call 886-2242.

- Free guided hike, Lupfer Trail of Whitefish Trail. Meet at trailhead at 9 a.m. for a 3.5 mile hike to explore flora, fauna, leave-no-trace principles. Pets welcome. Bring snack, water, bear spray. Call 862-3880.

- Dickie’s BBQ in Kalispell donates 20 percent of sales from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. to Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana homeless prevention efforts. Mention “CAP fundraiser.”

- Whitefish Independent High School graduation ceremony, 1 p.m., Hope Garden. In event of bad weather, it will be held in Whitefish High School’s Box Theater.

- Linderman Education Center graduation ceremony, 7 p.m., in the gym. Reception follows.

Friday

- Stillwater Christian School graduation ceremony, 6:30 p.m.

- Flathead High School graduation ceremony, 7 p.m., in the gym.

- Free Whitewater Rescue and Safety presentation, 6-8 p.m., Wild River Adventures, West Glacier. Discussion on safety guidelines, common mistakes, avoiding hazards. Part of 20-hour river rescue class. Call Mike Johnston, 406-240-9833.

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- Whitefish Trails National Trails Day clean up, 9 a.m. to noon June 3, Lion Mountain Trailhead. Kids 8 and up also welcome. Wear closed toe shoes. Bring snacks, water. Tools provided. Call 862-3880.

- Heritage Museum opening day, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3, Libby. Montana Conversations program “A Visit With An 1879 American Fur Company Trader,” a living history performance with Greg Smith, 11:30 a.m. Beebe Room. Speakers throughout the day. New exhibits, raffles. Lunch available. Free. Open to public. Call 406-293-7521.

- Glacier High School graduation ceremony, 11 a.m., June 3, in the gym.

- Bigfork High School graduation ceremony, 11 a.m., June 3, in the gym.

- Whitefish High School graduation ceremony, 1 p.m. June 3, in the gym.

- Sons of Norway meet 1 p.m. June 3, downstairs at Museum at Central School, 124 2nd Ave. E., Kalispell. Entertainment by Uke-a-Spell ukelele group. Call 253-1702.

Thought

“Intelligence rules the world, ignorance carries the burden.” — Marcus Garvey, Jamaican black nationalist (1887-1940).

- Herron Half Marathon, 10K, 5K race and kids’ fun run, June 4, Herron Park near Kalispell. Race day registration 7:30-8:30 a.m. Staggered race starts begin 9 a.m. Kids’ run 11 a.m.; www.foystoblacktailstrails.com

- Flathead Audubon field trip with refuge biologist Beverly Skinner 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 4 to Dahl Lake on Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge northwest of Marion. Meet at refuge headquarters, between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. To sign up, call Skinner, 858-2286.

Butterfly release and celebration of National Cancer Survivors Day, 1-3 p.m. June 4, The Raven, Montana 35, Woods Bay. $10 donation. Refreshments, raffles, live music. Proceeds benefit local patients. Call Sandy Shaw, 885-0032.

- Lakeside QRU annual fundraiser dinner, 3-6 p.m. June 4, QRU/Ambulance building, 125 Bills Road, Lakeside. Ham, scalloped potatoes, cole slaw, dessert and more. Raffles. Tickets at door $10 per person; children under 6, free. Call Lois Lauman, 857-3512, 253-2841.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5, The Summit, Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Open house for new Whitefish City Hall, 3-5:30 p.m. June 5. Ribbon cutting, time capsule placement, tours, cake. Public invited.

- Flathead Audubon field trip to Lubec-Coonsa Creek area on U.S. 2, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 6. Meet at 7 a.m. at Columbia Heights Park and Ride. Limited to 15 participants. Call Steve, 892-7406, to sign up.

- Backslope Brewing Community Benefit Night, 5-8 p.m. June 6, 1107 Ninth St. W. (U.S. 2), Columbia Falls. $1 of each beer sold benefits Northwest Montana Forest Fire Lookout Association.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Act for America presents a program by Egyptian-American activist Nonie Darwish, founder of Arabs for Israel, 7-8:30 p.m. June 6, FairBridge Inn & Suites-Outlaw Convention Center, 1701 U.S. 93. S., Kalispell. Tickets are $15 at www.eventbrite.com

- Fairview Cemetery’s annual meeting, 9 a.m. June 9, Fairview Cemetery Chapel, 1225 Fairview Cemetery Road, Columbia Falls.

- Glacier Park Mushroom BioBlitz, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 9, Apgar, St. Mary and North Fork. Free and open to all ages. Registration required. Call 888-7944.

- FVCC Art Department Big Night Art Auction and dinner, 6 p.m. June 9, Arts and Technology building. Tickets $75 at www.fvcc.edu/big-night or call 756-3632.

- Angel’s Attic rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 9-10, St. Charles Catholic Church, 230 Baker Ave., Whitefish. Proceeds benefit church programs and Sparrow’s Nest of Northwest Montana. Call Debbie, 862-2113.

Project Homeless Connect, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 9,. Gateway Community Center, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Kalispell. Community celebration ceremony 9:45 a.m.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. June 9, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Mark Campbell, Flathead County Fairgrounds manager, gives an update. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.

- Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 10, Glacier Bank parking lot, 212 Main St., Kalispell. All proceeds go to homeless prevention programs.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. June 10, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Mission Mountain Winery Merlot Madness summer kick-off and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Retirement party for Flathead High School English teacher Sue Brown, 2-4 p.m. June 10, Flathead High School commons. Cookie reception and presentations by colleagues and students. All welcome.

- West Valley School board meets 5 p.m. June 12.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. June 12, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Flathead Special Education Cooperative Executive Council meets 9 a.m. June 13, 15 Meridian Court, Kalispell. Call 257-1857.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 13, North Valley Professional Office Building, Whitefish $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 863-3627.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. June 13, Polson Area Senior Center. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 883-4735.

- Flathead Area Secular Humanist Association hosts Kalispell Skeptics in the Pub, 5:30 p.m. June 13, Scotty’s Bar, 2205 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Open to everyone.

- 2017 Youth Competition Traditional Native Games for ages 8-18, June 14-16, Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier. Registration $25 per youth. Register online by June 1, www.traditionalnativegames.org/registration.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. June 16, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Speaker is Mark Flateau, Superintendent of School District 5. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Healthy Skin,” 2-3:30 p.m. June 16, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. June 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Carla Wilton, 752-9624.

- Sons of Norway board meets 9 a.m., June 20, Three Rivers Bank, 552 North Meridian Road. All members are welcome to attend.”

- Kalispell Women’s Connection buffet lunch and Christopher & Banks summer style show,11:30 a.m. June 20, meeting room of Victory Baptist Church, 1830 Montana 35. Cost $8 per person. Speaker is Rosainne Taylor. Call Jan, 857-2467, or Rosainne, 257-8098 for lunch and free child care reservations. Affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries.

- Coffee with the Chief, 5:30 p.m. June 20, Winchester Room, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Chief of Police Roger Nasset discusses community issues over free coffee. Public welcome.

- Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m. June 23, Sykes’ Diner, 202 Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Mark Johnson gives annual Mayor’s Report. Lunch may be purchased. Visitors welcome. Call Todd Bernhardt, 270-6908.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 24, Gateway Community Center Kalispell. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 752-7266.

- Marion Fire Auxiliary flea market and barbecue, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 24, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Silent auction, raffle, kids’ fire engine rides.

- Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, June 25, downtown Somers. Performances at 2 and 4:30 p.m. Call 406-471-1531.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 26, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. June 26, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

- Marion Fire District board meets 3 p.m. June 28, Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. July 4, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

- Glacier Symphony Summer “Pops Goes to the Movies” outdoor concerts, July 7-8, Rebecca Farm, Kalispell, rain or shine. Gates open 5:30 p.m. Concerts begin 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic or buy food, beer and wine from on site vendors. For tickets, call 406-407-7000.

- Annual Climb Big Mountain fundraiser for Flathead Industries, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8, Whitefish Mountain Resort. Register in stores or online at www.flatheadindustries.org/cmb, or at event. Free lunch, T-shirts, live music, silent auction. Call Sarah, 858-0897.

- Nooks and Crannies Tour, 9 a.m. July 8, Conrad Mansion Museum, 330 Woodland Ave., Kalispell, $28 per person. Reservations required. Call 755-2166.

- Mission Mountain Winery ice cream social and free program to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15, 82420 U.S. 93 S., Dayton. All welcome.

- Polson Main Street Cherry Festival, July 15-16. More than 125 vendor booths. Cherry baking, pit-spitting contests. Montana-made art and crafts, live music. Hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; 406-883-3667; flatheadcherryfestival.com

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a wellness presentation geared for seniors, “ Brain Fitness” 2-3:30 p.m. July 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9624.

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

- 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.

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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.