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TODAY

- 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 Saturday, 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 Sunday, 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 and Family Fun Day, 1-6 p.m. Marantette Park; North Valley Senior Center luncheon fundraiser 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Main Parade, noon, Nucleus Avenue; 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.

- 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.More than 30 artists. 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.

THOUGHT

“Life is not a matter of milestones, but of moments.” — Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy (1890-1995).

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.

WEDNESDAY

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

- Red Cross blood drives: 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., 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., Woodland Park events field, Kalispell. Free.

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

A LOOK AHEAD

- 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.

- Glacier Twins Concert Series presents Lonestar 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Memorial Field, 1135 E. Second St., Whitefish, rain or shine. Tickets $35 advance, at Brinnigan’s Pub, Kalispell; Kelly’s Casin, Columbia Falls and Buster’s Casino, Whitefish. $40 at gate.

- 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.