Thursday

• The Flathead Conservation District 2012-2013 budget meeting at 9 a.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

• Red Cross blood drive, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Libby VFW.

• Savvy Social Security Seminar, 6-7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. What baby boomers need to know to maximize retirement income. Free. Call Kim Taylor, 752-7232.

Friday

• Evergreen School board meets 7:30 a.m., administration boardroom.

• Red Cross blood drives: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Action Partnership, Kalispell.

• Flathead Shelter Friends Adoption Days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., today and Saturday, Kalispell Center Mall. All adoptive pets neutered and vaccinated.

• Flathead Nonprofit Development Partnership hosts two free workshops for grant seekers, 11 a.m. to noon, and 1-2 p.m. , Flathead County Library, Kalispell. RSVP to 756-3618.

• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Report from those who attended state GOP convention. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Spaghetti dinner and Luke Dowler concert benefit for Michelle Schuman who is being treated for ulcerative colitis, 4-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran School gym, 495 Fifth Ave. WN, Kalispell. Silent auction. $10 suggested minimum donation.

• 10th annual Weed Pulling Rodeo, Middle Fork of Flathead River. Meet at 4 p.m. at Wild River Adventures, West Glacier. Barbecue afterward. Call 387-9453.

• Kalispell Relay for Life, opening ceremony and survivor walk, 6 p.m., Legends Field, 1200 Third Ave. W., Kalispell. “Roll for Relay” car show Luminaria ceremony 10 p.m. Closing ceremony 8 a.m. June 23. Call Barb, 210-4630; or Janice, 751-1722.

• Big Night 2 fundraiser for FVCC Semester in Venice student scholarships. 6 p.m., Arts and Technology Building. Tickets $65 per person, $35 of which is tax deductible. Call 756-3632.

• Boomers Singles Group barbecue dinner, Village Greens Community Center, 195 W. Nicklaus Ave., Kalispell. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner 6:30 p.m. cost $12; meeting 7:30 p.m. Bring soup to share or pay $7. For reservations, call Dixie, 314-4523. All 40-plus singles welcome.

Saturday

• Swan Lake Chamber and Community Club pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, Swan Lake Club House, Montana 83, just south of mile marker 71. Menu also includes ham, sausage, orange juice and coffee. Cost $5; children under 10, $4; under 3, free.

• Big Arm community yard clearance sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Big Arm Historic School, Seventh St. Most items 50 percent off. Call Bonnie, 883-8308 or 864-6628.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 751-4500.

• Herron Park Event Derby Horse Show, 9 a.m., Kalispell. Cross-country, jumping and dressage. Free to spectators.

• Mission Mountain Winery ice cream social to learn about food and wine pairings, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dayton. Free. All welcome.

• Flathead Spay and Neuter Doggie Dash, Hugh Rogers WAG Dog Park, Whitefish. Sign in, 10-11:30 a.m.; racing at noon. Entrance fee $5. Contests for Best Dressed Dogs and Owner/Dog Look-alike, $1 per dog. Refreshments available. Bring lawn chairs. Call Terry, 892-1100 or Renee, 756-2121.

• Whitefish Lake Institute’s Interpretive Nature Trail Work Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meets at trailhead on new Viking Creek Dr., east side of Wisconsin Avenue, just south of The Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Lunch provided. RSVP by noon Friday, 862-4327.

• Flathead Shelter Friends Adoption Days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. All adoptive pets neutered and vaccinated.

• Rescued kitten and cat adoption event, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aquarium Shop, 1101 E. Idaho, Kalispell. Area shelters and rescue groups offer spay/neuters, vaccinated and litter-box trained felines for small adoption fee. Bring your own carrier. Call Darcy at KittyMom’s Rescue 752-4460.

• 78th annual ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day, noon today to noon Sunday, Glacier High School east parking lot, 3745 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Voice and digital stations available for public to use. All ages welcome.

• Dinner fundraiser for Columbia Falls Community Garden, 5-8 p.m., Glacier Discovery Square, 540 Nucleus Ave. Catering by Cimarron Cafe. Live music by Andre Floyd. No host bar and art auction. Tickets $30. Call 892-1363.

Sunday

• 78th annual ARRL Amateur Radio Field Day continues until noon today, Glacier High School east parking lot, 3745 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell. Voice and digital stations available for public to use. All ages welcome.

• 16th annual Flathead Southerners Catfish Fry & Gatherin’, Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Social hour 4:30 p.m.; all-you-can-eat buffet dinner, 5:30 p.m.; raffle/silent auction 6:30 p.m. benefits Serious JuJu Skateworks. For reservations call 857-3158.

• Kalispell Parks and Recreation Ultimate Frisbee Clinic, 5-8 p.m., Lawrence Park. Free. Bring water, cleats if you have them. Call Val, 758-7848.

• Contemporary Christian artist and Columbia Falls High School choir director Danae Carlson in concert, 6 p.m., Canyon Community Church, Coram. Free admission; donations accepted. Call 387-9452.

Monday

• Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 a.m. new reception entry.

• AARP Driver Safety class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Libby Christian Church. $14 fee ($12 for AARP card-holding members.) Call 406-293-0100.

• Flathead County Animal Advisory Committee meets 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell.

• Flathead Democratic Women’s Club meet at 11:30 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Kalispell. Presentations will be made by Democratic area House District candidates. For lunch reservations, call Theresa Conner, 897-2067.

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

• Kalispell Parks and Recreation hosts a pizza party, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Woodland Water Park. One slice of free pizza and games for everyone.

• American Legion Post and Auxiliary 137 meet 7 p.m., American Legion Hall, 351 Fourth Ave. EN, Kalispell.

• The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m., 133 Interstate Lane, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Tuesday

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

• Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets 3 p.m. at the landfill office.• Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

• Wellness Education Center’s Healthy Potluck Supper, 5:30-6:30 p.m., 103 Ponderosa Lane, Kalispell. Families welcome. Bring a healthy dish to share. Call 755-8423.

• Learn about Timebank, a new, local community program where members exchange work skills and bank time for their own projects, 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 117 Second St. W., Columbia Falls. Call Sue Hay, 892-4003; or Myrt Webb, 892-4684.

• Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., school library.

Wednesday

• Flathead County Library System board meets at 9 a.m., Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Call Kim Crowley, 758-5826.

• CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Intermountain Summer Roundup dinner fundraiser and auction, 5:30 p.m., Diamond B Ranch. Guest speaker is Art Ulene. Gourmet catered dinner, live music. Live and silent auctions. Tickets $125 per person. Call Michelle Fetveit, 249-7290.

Community Tap Night, 5:30-9 p.m. Tamarack Brewing Company Alehouse and Grill. Live bluegrass with The Spring Wagon String Band. Portion of proceeds benefit Blacktail Trails Project.

A look ahead

• Summer Safe Sitter classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 28, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. Cost $35. Bring a sack lunch. Registration required. Call North Valley Hospital, 863-3627.

• Flathead Suicide Prevention Coalition meets noon to 1 p.m., June 28, Flathead City-County Health Department conference room, 1035 First Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Joan Schmidt, 871-1008.

• Evergreen School reunion committee meets 6 p.m., June 28, Nickel Charlie’s. All welcome. Call 752-0889.

• Red Cross blood drives June 29: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lake County employee drive.

• Glacier Pachyderm Club meets noon to 1 p.m., June 29, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Speaker is film producer Jerry Molen. Lunch available. Public invited. Call Mark Johnson, 253-7467.

• Look, Listen, Learn speaker series presents photographer/author Tom J. Ulrich of West Glacier, 7:30 p.m. June 29, Montana House, Apgar Village, Glacier Park. Free; reservations required. Call 888-5393.

• Flathead Lakers present a free Living by Water Workshop 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 30, Rollins School House, Rollins Lakeshore Drive, U.S. 93 at mile marker 89. Boat inspection training, 2-4 p.m. Call 883-1341 to register.

• Whitefish Woody Weekend, June 30-July 1, Lodge at Whitefish Lake. Over 20 classic wooden boats on display at marina 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 30. Live music, food vendors. Public invited. Free admission. Poker run on Sunday. Call Tim Salt, 862-5085.

• Bad Rock Volunteer Fire Department open house to celebrate new fire hall, noon to 4 p.m. June 30, 23 Columbia Pines, off Montana 206. Call Joe Testa, 756-0636 or 610-864-2211.

• Outdoor barbecue fundraiser for Blacktail Trails Project, 4-7 p.m., June 30, Homestead Cafe, Lakeside. Live music with Kristi Neumann.

• Bigfork Chapter PEO presents “An Evening Off Broadway — Way Off,” fundraising event, 5-8 p.m. June 30, Flathead Lake Lodge, Bigfork. Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar, silent auction. Tickets $25, advance purchase only, available at Nancy O’s Interiors, Eva Gates or call Alda Pierce, 837-1151; or Betsy Platt, 837-1431.

• Trudy Warren, author of “Indiglow: A Guidebook for People Wise Beyond their Years,” signs her book from 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 2, Green Tea House, 415 Second St., Whitefish.

• Grateful Nation Montana 5K run/walk July 5, Brookies Cookies, Bigfork. Check-in 7:30 a.m.; race starts 8:30 a.m. Medals for 12 and under. Register at www.gratefulnationmontana.com

• Kalispell Fourth of July parade 10 a.m., July 4, Main Street. Old-fashioned family celebration.

• Fourth of July Boat Parade, Lakeside. Staging 1:30 p.m. Lakeside Bay in front of The Docks Restaurant. Parade at 2 p.m., finishing at Somers public boat ramps. Prizes for most patriotic, most decorated. Call Holly Larson, 253-8088; Bob Lincoln, 253-5014; Tip Clark, 249-2240.

• North Valley Refuse will operate according to its regular schedule on July 4.

• Evergreen Disposal will be running normal routes on July 4.

• Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K fun run/walk, 8 a.m. July 7, Rails to Trails, at Meridian Road and Center Street, Kalispell. Advance registration online at www.literacyflathead.org or call Ashley at 471-9002 or 257-7323.

• Third annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Conservation Weekend, July 708, Sportsman & Ski Haus, Kalispell. SAFE (Shooting Access For Everyone) education for young and novice shooters. Conservation and hunting presentations; hands-on activities and coloring contests. Elk calling contest for pee wees, youth and adults, noon Sunday.

• Parkinson’s disease support group meets 3-4:30 p.m., July 11, The Summit, Kalispell. Dr. Pam Roberts will demonstrate “Nordic Walking 101.” All welcome. Call Lois, 871-3767; or Inga, 756-5514.

• Flathead Valley Sjogren’s Support Group luncheon/meeting, 11:45 a.m., July 13, The Summit, Kalispell. Bring your own lunch and covered drink. Family and friends welcome. Call Tedi Marie, 849-5537; or Jo, 883-5401.

• 23rd annual Lakeside Community Club Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14, Lakeside Elementary. Arts and crafts fair, attic treasures sale, bake sale, vendors. Pancake breakfast 7 a.m., Lakeside Chapel. 5K run 9 a.m. Volunteer Park. Parade 11 a.m. Call Kay Hopkins, 844-3425.

• Gateway to Glacier Trail Brewfest 2012, 5-10 p.m. July 14, Heaven’s Peak Restaurant, West Glacier. Eight breweries, live music, food. Advance tickets $15 at Stonefly Lounge, Coram; $20 at door. Call 892-2011.

• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., July 18, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

• Kalispell Soroptimists High Heel-a-Thon relay race, 9:45 a.m. July 21, Main St., Kalispell. Relay teams of four wearing high heels will walk as fast as they can, passing batons every two blocks. Trophies awarded. Minimum $50 pledges per participant (men and women). Proceeds benefit Soroptimist scholarship program, Abbie Shelter, Violence Free Crisis Line. Registration deadline July 11. Call Diane Yarus, 751-2175.

• Fourth annual Glacier Rally in the Rockies, July 21, downtown Kalispell. Parade 10 a.m. Main Street. Show and shine follows on First Avenue West between Center and Third Streets. Free to public. Registration proceeds benefit Flathead CARE. Call Kari Gabriel, 751-3971.

• 15th annual Somers Cajun Street Dance July 21, featuring Lil’ Brian & the Zydeco Travelers, Cajun food.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 25, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Summer Safe Sitter classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 27, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. Cost $35. Bring a sack lunch. Registration required. Call North Valley Hospital, 863-3627.

• Fundraiser for baby Georgia Mercer who is battling leukemia,  July 28, Rail Line Tavern, 266 Pleasant Valley Road, Marion. Poker run for ATVs, dirt bikes and trucks from noon to 4:30 p.m. Live auction 5 p.m. with food and live music. Raffles. Call Summer, 885-0691.

• Epic Shore to Shore Race, Aug. 4, beginning on south end of Flathead Lake’s west shore. 24-mile race for teams or solo paddlers; 9.5-mile intermediate race; and fun 4.5-mile paddle. Fundraiser for First Descents adventure therapy organization for young adults with cancer.

• Concerts and benefit for future Great Northern Veterans Peace Park, Aug. 4-5, Depot Park, Whitefish. Door open 2 p.m. daily. Headliners take stage at 7 p.m. Beer garden, food vendors. Admission free for children under 5. Call 863-1000, ext. 5.

• Summer Safe Sitter classes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9, Professional Office Building, 711 13th St. E., Whitefish. Cost $35. Bring a sack lunch. Registration required. Call North Valley Hospital, 863-3627.

• CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Aug. 22, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Think Local Summer’s Last Art Blast, Aug. 24-26, Kalispell Courthouse Lawn. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Free admission.

• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Sept. 19, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sept. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Oct. 17, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Oct. 24, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

• Retired and Seniors Volunteers Program Advisory Council meets 9:15 a.m., Nov. 21, Heritage Place, east wing solarium, 171 Heritage Way, Kalispell.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Nov. 28, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.

•CPR/First Aid certification 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 26, Cornerstone Building at North Valley Hospital, 3004 Hospital Way, Whitefish. $50 per person ($35 if just CPR). Brown bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Call 863-3513.