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TODay

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

- Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Congressman Greg Gianforte’s staff representative conducts mobile office hours, 3 p.m., Flathead County Courthouse conference room, 800 S. Main St., Kalispell.

- Marion School board meets 6:30 p.m.

- Somers School District board meets 6 p.m., Somers Middle School.

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

Tuesday

- Somers School District board Negotiations Committee meets with Administration, 8:30 a.m., Somers Middle School.

- Congressman Greg Gianforte’s staff representative conducts mobile office hours, 9 a.m., Lincoln County Courthouse commissioners conference room, 512 California Ave., Libby.

- Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, Eureka.

- Kalispell Public Schools district board meeting and work session, 3 p.m., Kalispell Middle School Library.

- Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m., landfill office.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m., Wildflower Society, 77 Deer Creek Road, Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

- Fundraiser for Shad Olson, 5 p.m., Swan River Hall, 115 Swan River Road, Bigfork. Hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, drinks, homemade dessert. Silent auction of signed art and other items. All proceeds go toward Olson’s room, board and treatment for addiction.

- Bigfork County Water and Sewer District meets at 5:30 p.m., district office, 810 Grand Drive, Bigfork. Public welcome.

- Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Shawn Devlin with Flathead Lake Biological Station presents “Antarctic Freshwater Lakes in the World’s Coldest Desert.” Free. All welcome.

- Congressman Greg Gianforte’s staff representative conducts mobile office hours, 4 p.m., Lake County Courthouse, third floor, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson.

Wednesday

- Somers School District board Negotiations Committee meets with Administration, 8:30 a.m., Somers Middle School.

- Red Cross blood drives: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Glacier Park; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flathead City-County Health Department.

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

- Free 2 to 3-mile guided hike on Whitefish Trail, 6-8 p.m., Reservoir Trailhead. Learn to identify and fight noxious weeds with representatives of the Center for Native Plants.

Thursday

- Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., National Park Realty; sponsored by Mann Mortgage.

- Whitefish Community Library hosts North Valley Music School’s “Petting Zoo,” 10:30 a.m. Director Deidre Corson will bring instruments from each of the four instrument families – woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings. Free. All welcome. Call 862-9914.

- Free 1-2-mile hike for children of all ages, 10 a.m. to noon, Whitefish Trail, Lion Mountain Trailhead. Explore the fairy land and build homes for its inhabitants. All children must be accompanied by adult. Call 862-3880.

- Marion Fire District board meets 5 p.m., Marion Community Center, 180 Gopher Lane. Public welcome.

- Flathead Lakers and Flathead Land Trust host an evening cruise on the Far West, 6-9 p.m. Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, live music by David Walburn. Tickets $50. Call 752-8293.

- Free Night at the Museum, 6:30 p.m., Miracle of American Museum, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Walking tour of west part of village and outdoor sculpture gallery. Treats and donations welcome. Call Gil, 883-6804 or 270-7895.

- Artist-in-residence Matthew Harrison conducts the Glacier Chorale in concert, 7 to 8 p.m., West Glacier Community Building, Glacier Park. Free and open to the public.

- Guided full moon hike, 10 p.m., Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell. Pre-registration required through Eventbrite. Ages 12 and under are free; 13 and older is $6. Call 755-2706, ext. 2.

Friday

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The Springs at Whitefish.

thought

“The problem with introspection is that it has no end.” — Philip K. Dick, American science-fiction author (1928-1982).

- Northwest Montana author Milana Marsenich signs her new book, “The Swan Keeper,” 5-7 p.m., South Shore Greenhouse, 39912 Montana 35, Polson. Portion of sales will go to Montana Waterfowl Foundation. Representatives will talk about their conservation work.

- West Shore community hamburger barbecue, 5-6 p.m., the Gathering Place 238 Adams St., Lakeside. Free of charge to anyone. Families welcome.

A look ahead

- Finley Point/Yellow Bay Fire Department annual open house, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 30, Finley Point Fire Hall, 35408 Montana 35, across from Finley Point Grill. Hamburgers and hots dogs served. Everyone welcome.

- West Valley School Library open to the public 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 3 and every Tuesday, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Enter main entrance. Old-fashioned ice cream social follows at Conrad Mansion Museum with live music, face painting, and self-guided reduced rate tours available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

- Kalispell’s Fourth of July parade starts at 10 a.m., rain or shine. Theme is “Funky Fourth.” Route heads north from the courthouse to Center Street.

• Bigfork’s Fourth of July parade begins at noon on Grand and Electric Avenues, followed by rubber Ducks for Bucks race on Wild Mile of Swan River. Prizes. No cars allowed downtown after 8 a.m.

- Polson’s Fourth of July parade begins at noon downtown. Free ice cream served at Polson-Flathead Historical Museum. Fireworks at dusk.

- Troy’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration, Roosevelt Park. All-day family event features a car show, parade, craft and food vendors, live music. Fireworks at dusk. Free.

- Whitefish’s fireworks display begins at dusk from City Beach. Free shuttle from the O’Shaughnessy Center from 7 to 11 p.m.

- Lakeside Fourth of July boat parade and fireworks over Flathead Lake, at dusk, choreographed to music.

- Somers/Lakeside Fire Department Independence Day barbecue, noon to 6 p.m. July 4, Lakeside Fire Department, Bills Road. Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie dogs, chili, ice cream. Raffle. Prizes. Fire prevention tips and future plans shared.

- Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Summer Outdoor Show, Courthouse Park West, Kalispell.10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 8. Seventy booths of handmade items by local artisans. Free admission; 406-881-4288.

- Whitefish Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6-7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 8, Depot Park. Montana arts and crafts, entertainment, food vendors. Free admission. Benefit for Whitefish Christian Academy; 406-862-5875

- Retirement party for Leslie Knuth, longtime volunteer at Lakeside Food Bank, noon to 4 p.m. July 7, Lakeside RV Park.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 Stream Permit meeting 7 p.m. July 9, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station research cruise, 3-6 p.m. July 10, aboard the Far West to one of the station’s monitoring sites. Appetizers, beverages, music. $50 per person. Space limited; reservations required; 406-982-3301, ext. 229.

- Retirement party for Bev Ferris, Evergreen Chamber of Commerce executive directory, 5-7 p.m. July 10, Snappy Sport Senter. Appetizers, beer and wine provided.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. July 10, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.?

- Northwest Montana author Milana Marsenich signs her new book, “The Swan Keeper,” 7 p.m. July 11, Polson Library, 21 First Ave. E.

- Annual Arts in the Park, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 13; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 15; Depot Park, Kalispell. More than 100 juried fine arts and crafts booths, live music, children’s activity area. Beer and wine garden and food available. Admission $3 daily or $5 weekend pass, includes admission to Hockaday Museum of Art; free for 6 and under; 406-755-5268.

- Lakeside Community Club annual fair, July 14. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m., Lakeside Chapel. Silent auction and Attic Treasures, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School. Food concession open 10 a.m. Parade at 11 a.m. Kids’ Zone and silent auction close at 2 p.m. Duck races, 4 p.m.,Tamarack Brewing Company; lakesidesomerschamber.org.

- Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department annual Bison Burger Barbecue, noon to 7 p.m. July 14, corner of Montana 209 and Ferndale Drive. Silent auction. Free fire truck rides. Live music. $12 adults, $5 children. Call 837-6900.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. July 16, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Flathead Conservation District 310 budget meeting 9 a.m. July 18, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Are your Cyber-savvy?” 2-3:30 p.m. July 18, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- The Gathering 2018, July 20-22, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Eureka. Three days of reunion activities for all classmates and communities. Live music, meals, high school tour and more. Must register to attend: Call Deb or Ken, 406-756-756-7795. Classic car show noon to 6 p.m. Saturday.

- Sanders County Arts Council’s annual Artists in Paradise art show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19-21, Paradise Center, Paradise.

- Polson Main Street Cherry Festival, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 21; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 22. More than 125 vendor booths. Cherry baking, pie-eating and pit-spitting contests. Montana-made art and crafts, live music.; 406-883-3667; flatheadcherryfestival.com.

- Grand opening celebration for A Ray of Hope’s new women and children’s shelter, 2-6 p.m. July 21, 106 Fifth Ave. W., Kalispell. Barbecue and beverages served. Public invited.

- Miracle of America annual Live History Days, July 21-22, 36094 Memory Lane, Polson. Pioneer crafts, demonstrations, activities, historic movies, music, food concessions. Call Gil, 406-883-6264.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting, 7 p.m. July 23, 133 Interstate Lane, Kalispell, 752-4220.

- Joe Coco presents a free seminar “How to Accumulate $50,000 (in five years or less)” 7-8:30 p.m. July 26, Coco Enterprises Conference Center, 6438 U.S. 93 S., Whitefish. Free. RSVP to 862-9400.

- West Valley School Library open to the public 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and every Tuesday, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell. Enter main entrance.

- Flathead Lake Biological Station open house, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 3, 32125 Bio Station Lane, Polson. Tours, boat trips on research vessel, exhibits, presentations. Free. Public welcome; 406-982-3301.

- Evergreen Show ‘n’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4, Colin’s Furniture parking lot, 1441 Montana 35, Kalispell. Call 885-1212.

- West Shore Community Library ice cream social, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 4, 100 Bierney Creek Road, Lakeside. Games, story time, activities.

- Montana Cup Sailing Regatta, Aug. 4-5, Flathead Lake; nfyc.org

- Huckleberry Days Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 10-11; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 12, Depot Park, Whitefish. More than 100 fine art vendors,food, entertainment; free admission. Huckleberry pancake and sausage feed, 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, Whitefish Central School lawn. Huckleberry dessert bake-off, 9:30 a.m. Saturday; 406-862-3501

- Kalispell Moose Lodge hosts Backpack for Kids event and carnival, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 11, U.S. 2 East, Evergreen. Free backpacks and school supplies for kids in need, games, dunk house, horse rides and more. Hot dogs and hamburgers. To donate, call Kathy Van Dyke, 212-6227.

- Blacktail Hill Climb Bicycle Race, Aug. 11, Lakeside. Barbecue and live music afterward, Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort. Fundraiser for Lakeside Community Club. To register, call 250-6714.

- Relay for Life Old Fashioned Shindig, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11, Bigfork football field. Cancer survivor recognition, family picnic, kids’ jamboree, flea market, rummage sale. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. To donate or for information, call Debbie Ingram, 885-7714.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 14, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Flathead Valley — A Look Back,” 2-3:30 p.m. Aug.1 5, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Whitefish High School Class of 1968 reunion, Sept. 7-9. Call Wendy, 406-314-3991; or Steve, 406-862-0091.

- Annual Dayton Daze “Montana Gold Rush” celebration and fundraiser for Chief Cliff Volunteer Fire Department and QRU, noon Sept. 8, Dayton. Car show, parade, music, flea market and craft sale, silent auction, rifle raffle, concessions and beer.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Annual Shriners/Spinnaker Chili cook off and wiener dog races, Sept. 15, Spinnaker Bar and Grill, Lakeside; 406-844-2176.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Dementia Treatment — What’s On the Horizon,” 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Oct. 15, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Local Political Climate — Issues and Candidates” 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.

- Immanuel Lutheran Communities hosts a community presentation geared for seniors, “Fall Prevention and Winter Safety Tips,” 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Free. Call 752-9625.

- Suicide Support Group, Surviving Our Loss after Suicide, (SOLAS) meets 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Joan, 871-1008.

- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support Group meets 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Billiards Room, Buffalo Hill Terrace, 40 Claremont St., Kalispell. Sponsored by Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Call Laura Normandy, 752-9612, ext. 1351.