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TODAY

- Annual Easthaven Baptist Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, July 25-26; 8 a.m. to noon July 27, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Half price July 27. Proceeds benefit charitable causes and new church addition.

- ImagineIF Libraries board meets at 9 a.m., meeting room, Kalispell. Call Connie Behe, 758-5824.

- The Event at Rebecca Farm today through July 28, 1010 W. Springcreek Road, Kalispell. World-class equestrian competition in dressage, jumping and cross country. Shopping booths, kids’ zone, pony rides. Free admission. A $10 parking donation is suggested.

- Red Cross blood drives: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saint John Paul Church, sponsored by Knights of Columbus; noon to 5:30 p.m. Applied Materials, Birch Grove, blood mobile.

- Heritage Days today through July 28, Columbia Falls. Today — car show, 5-9 p.m. Marantette Park; dinner, 4-7 p.m. American Legion.

- John Ashley gives a video/photo presentation, “Saving Our Stars: Montana’s Disappearing Night Sky” 7 p.m., Bigfork Community Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave. Public invited.

THURSDAY

- Annual Easthaven Baptist Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and July 26; 8 a.m. to noon July 27, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Half price July 27. Proceeds benefit charitable causes and new church addition.

- Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Mackenzie River North, Kalispell, blood mobile.

- North Valley Music School hosts a musical instrument “petting zoo,” 10:30 a.m., Whitefish Community Library. Kids of all ages welcome.

- Community Action Partnership fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 25, Panda Express, Kalispell. 20% of proceeds got to nonprofit. Mention nonprofit at checkout.

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

- Canyon Community Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hungry Horse School. Barbecue, baked beans, root beer floats. All welcome. Call Flo, 250-3406; or Luann, 261-1083.

- Heritage Days through July 28, Columbia Falls. Today — community market, 5-8 p.m., O’Brien’s Liquor Store; free open swim, 6:30-7:45 p.m. adult and kids to 10 years, 8:45-10 p.m. adults and kids 11 and older, Pinewood Park Pool; Lions Club concert, 7 p.m. Marantette Park.

- Whitefish Community Foundation’s Great Fish Community Challenge launch party, 5-7 p.m. , First Interstate Bank, Whitefish.

FRIDAY

- Annual Easthaven Baptist Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today; 8 a.m. to noon July 27, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Half price July 27. Proceeds benefit charitable causes and new church addition.

- Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; noon to 5 p.m. Hungry Horse Liquor Store, blood mobile.

- Whitefish High School second All Class Reunion, 4-10 p.m. today through Sunday, Depot Park in Whitefish. Register at https://whitefishhighschoolreunion.com/or contact Rebecca at 406-249-7526.

- Heritage Days through July 28, Columbia Falls. Today — Wildcat Endowment Auction and Barbecue, 5:30 p.m. The Coop; open rodeo, 7 p.m. Blue Moon Arena.

SATURDAY

- Annual Easthaven Baptist Church rummage sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. Half price today. Proceeds benefit charitable causes and new church addition.

- Heritage Days through Sunday, Columbia Falls. Today — Firemen’s breakfast 7 a.m., Don Anderson Fire Hall; three-on-three basketball, 7:30 a.m.; Boogie to the Bank 5K and 10K run, 8 a.m.; arts and crafts fair, 1-6 p.m. Marantette Park; North Valley Senior Center luncheon fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Main Parade, noon, Nucleus Avenue; Family Fun Day, 1-6 p.m. Marantette Park; Wild Horse Drive, 1:30 p.m. U.S. 2; barn dance, 7-10 p.m. Marantette Park; open rodeo, 7 p.m. Blue Moon arena; Barn Dance, 7-10 p.m. Marantette Park.

THOUGHT

“People who jump to conclusions rarely alight on them.” — Philip Guedalla, British writer (1889-1944).

• Whitefish High School second All Class Reunion continues 4 p.m. today and Sunday, Depot Park in Whitefish. Register at https://whitefishhighschoolreunion.com/or contact Rebecca at 406-249-7526.

- Annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sacajawea Park, Polson. Free admission.

- Flathead guided hikes at Flathead Lake State Park, 10:30 a.m., Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park. $4 per person; $10 per family.

- Kalispell Senior Center picnic/potluck, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lawrence Park Pavilion. Music, games. Bring a dish to share. Families, friends welcome.

- North Fork Preservation Association, 5:30 p.m. Sondreson Community Hall. Potluck supper followed by election of officers at 6:45 p.m. Speaker is Tim Thier, retired Fish, Wildlife and Parks wildlife manager.

SUNDAY

- Heritage Days, Columbia Falls. Today — Wildcat Endowment Golf Scramble, 9 a.m. Glacier View Golf Course.

- Annual Flathead Lake Festival of Art, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sacajawea Park, Polson. Free admission.

- CASA for Kids Superhero Fun Day, noon to 4 p.m., Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Food, music, face painting, bounce houses, rock climbing wall, dunk tank and more. Come dressed as favorite superhero. Free admission. All families welcome.

- Kickball for a Cause, 2 p.m., Kidsport Complex Miracle Field, Four Mile Drive, Kalispell. Proceeds support Kalispell schools getting new uniforms. Text 406-890-0872.

- Whitefish High School second All Class Reunion. Register at https://whitefishhighschoolreunion.com/or contact Rebecca at 406-249-7526.

MONDAY

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

- Red Cross blood drives: 12:30-6 p.m. West Kootenai Colony; 1-6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

TUESDAY

- Red Cross blood drive, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., National Parks Realty, Whitefish.

- Lakeside-Somers Chamber of Commerce BASH, 4-5 p.m. PTA Physical Therapy, Lakeside. Free for chamber members; $5 nonmembers.

- Flathead Democrats host presidential debates watch parties, 6 p.m. today and July 31, Hampton Inn, Whitefish. Snacks provided. Bring your own beverage or purchase on site. Public invited.

A LOOK AHEAD

- “Fighting Fraud Workshop” for senior citizens, veterans, and their families at 10 a.m. July 31, 40 11th St. W., Suite 200, Kalispell. Space limited. Register by calling Rep. Gianforte’s office at 406-502-1435.

- Red Cross blood drives July 31: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kalispell Elks; Leaders Save Lives Drive, noon to 6 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

- Museum of Central School’s 1895 Classroom program open house, 4:30 p.m. July 31, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Presentation and ceremony 5:30 p.m. Refreshments.

- Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents “Henry IV Part I,” 6 p.m. July 31, Woodland Park events field, Kalispell. Free.

- Flathead Democrats host presidential debates watch parties, 6 p.m., July 31, Hampton Inn, Whitefish. Snacks provided. Bring your own beverage or purchase on site. Public invited.

- Flathead High School Class of 1969 50th reunion, Aug. 1-3. Register at wwwflatheadhsclassof69.com

- Public information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, noon, Aug. 2, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall, 952 Spruce St.

- Flathead County High School 60th class reunion Aug. 2-3. Meet and greet 6-10 p.m., Winchester Room, Outlaw Convention Center, 1701 U.S. 93 S., Kalispell. Catered picnic 2-7 p.m. Lawrence Park, Kalispell.

- Evergreen Show ‘n’ Shine, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 3, Conlin’s Furniture, 1441 Montana 35, Evergreen. Trophies, door prizes, 50/50 raffle. Family-friendly. Food vendors.

- Somers Company Reunion, 10 a.m. Aug. 3, Somers Fire Hall, Leslie Avenue. Potluck lunch at noon. Beverages provided. Somers Company Town Museum will be open at 2 p.m.

- Annual Bigfork Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3-4, downtown Bigfork. Free parking and bus shuttles, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., corner of Montana 35 and 82. Enter from the Montana 82 side.

- West Shore Community Library ice cream social and bake sale, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 3, Lakeside. Children’s magician Drew Miller performs and Elsa will read stories • Great Bear Festival, Aug. 3, Depot Park, Kalispell. Local and regional beers, wines, hard ciders. Food vendors, live music.

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

- Annual Swan Lake Huckleberry Festival, Aug.10, Swan Lake Day Park near mile marker 72 on Montana 83. Pancake breakfast 8 a.m. Arts and crafts fair, baking contest, kids’ activities and games, beer and wine garden, silent auction, raffles.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 12, $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-0100.

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

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Eureka High School. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 293-6344.

- Public information meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease, noon, Aug. 16, Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall, 952 Spruce St.

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

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Increasing suicide awareness presentation by Mike Stone and Terry Gross with the Veterans Coalition of Northwestern Montana, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Bigfork Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave. Public invited.

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

- Dixon, Montana, 100-year reunion Aug. 24. Breakfast 7-9:30 a.m. Dixon Fire Department. History talks 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. school gym. All day games, vendors, live music, parade, car show. Buffalo dinner, 5-6:30 p.m. at Senior Center.

- Flathead guided hikes at Flathead Lake State Park, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 24, Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park. $4 per person; $10 per family.

Pheasants Forever annual banquet, Aug. 24, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Doors open 5 p.m. Dinner, live and silent auctions, raffles, games. For tickets, call Jean, 406-261-4781.

- AARP Driver Safety Course, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 26, Libby Christian Church. $20 fee ($15 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 283-7000.

- Flathead Conservation District business meeting 7 p.m. Aug. 26, 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 27, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Dragonboat Races, Sept. 7-8, Flathead Lake State Park-Wayfarers Unit, Bigfork.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Flathead Quilters Guild, “A Wee Bit Wooly,” quilt show, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21, Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building, Kalispell. Presentations, vendors, food, raffle. Admission $6, under 12, free. Free parking. Portion of proceeds benefits Neighbors in Need.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 24, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.• Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Oct. 16, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Flathead guided hikes at Flathead Lake State Park, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 28, Wayfarers Unit, Flathead Lake State Park. $4 per person; $10 per family.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 22, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Lakeside QRU board meets 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Lakeside Community Room. Call Lois Lauman, 253-2841.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 26, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.

- Medicare 101 class, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 17, Flathead County South Campus, 40 11th St. W., Kalispell. Representatives guide through health insurance basics. Cost is $10. Call 758-5730.