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You’ve Created a Monster
By APRIL VOMFELL ImagineIF Libraries
Parents, this one’s for you.
Are you having a real hard time? Do you feel exhausted by
the sheer amount of effort
those little monsters dar-
lings require?
Once the kids are fi-
nally in bed, find a comfy spot to commiserate and laugh with these similarly worn-out parents.
Read this if...
... you’ve ever let your kids fall asleep in front of the TV, checked out with a beer and your laptop, or know why some animals might eat their young: “Confessions of a Scary Mommy” by Jill Smokler.
... you can imagine Darth Va- der as an involved parent, giv- ing lightsaber lessons and using the Force to raid the cookie jar: “Darth Vader and Son” by Jeffrey Brown. This comic turns “Luke, I am your father” into the equivalent of “be- cause I said so.”
... you understand the compar-
ison of a house full of young chil- dren to a fraternity during pledge week, with one streaker, one kid in a tree and three mysterious puddles:
“This Is Ridiculous, This Is Amazing” by Jason Good.
After that, sit back and take a deep breath. If you’re up for some se- rious parenting sugges- tions, read on.
Read this if...
... you’d like to consider psy- chology, neuroscience and behav- ioral research as background for guiding your children toward lasting health, happiness and success: “The Dolphin Way” by Shimi Kang.
... you might consider danc- ing, ice cream and whispering as alternatives to yelling at your kids – or your spouse: the Orange Rhino Challenge, www.theorangerhino. com.
Now have a cookie or a drink, watch something fun or hit the pil- low. You’ve earned it.
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ing about nature. GSMW will provide a snack and girls will have some time to explore the visitor center following the hike. Girls will also receive a fun patch. Ages K-12.
MIKE MURRAY DUO, 4 PM
Flathead Brewing Company, Big Fork
Join us on the deck from 4-7 p.m. and enjoy the tunes from a blues duo from Kalispell. Q: 837-0353
EVENING CRUISE ON FLATHEAD LAKE WITH SWIFTCURRENT, 6:30 PM Far West Boat
Set sail aboard the and listen to Ed Boggs, Barbara Calm and Jason Foy on strings, winds, percussion and vocals with folk music from Ireland, the Americas, and beyond. Bring a picnic or order from the Docks restaurant nearby. $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6 - 12 years, under 6 free. Q: 844-2628
RIVERBEND CONCERT SERIES, 7 PM
Sliters Park, Bigfork
Tonight’s performer is Concinado, a 13-piece Afro-Cuban jazz ensemble. Bring your own seating and bug spray. Q: 837-5888
THE BEST WESTERNS, 9 PM
Crush Lounge, Whitefish
A country-western-ish band from Missoula. Q: 730-1030
Visiting thespians will croon to you all night. Q: 730-1030
TUESDAY 7/29
CRUCIAL CONCEPTS IN HR, 8 AM
Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish
A seminar brought to you by the Montana National Federation of Independent Business. This seminar will discuss the most common and complex issues faced by employers with employees in Montana. NFIB Members single registration is $99. Q: 862-3000
PRESCHOOL ART ADVENTURES, 11:30 AM Hockaday Museum of Art, Kalispell
Using paper, paint, markers, crayons and glue, artists and their adult helpers share fun art projects that encourage creativity and develop basic art skills. Q: 755.5268
WHITEFISH DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET,
5 PM Depot Park, Whitefish
Whitefish Downtown Farmers Market is where local farm- ers and craftsmen showcase their products at the north end of Central Avenue. Live music, prepared food, and the season’s freshest products are featured. Q: 862-2043
DOUG ROMMEREIM, 6 PM
Great Northern Bar, Whitefish
Every Tuesday on the deck 6-8 p.m. Q: 862 2816
PICNIC IN THE PARK, 7 PM
Depot Park, Kalispell
Depot Park Summer Evening Concert Series with music from Red Hot Blue Chips – Cajun, Zydeco, blues. Admis- sion is free. Food and Beverages available for purchase.
THE NEW OLD TIME CHAUTAUQUA, 7 PM
Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
America’s last and only Circuit Chautauqua is coming as part of its grand tour through the Pacific Northwest.
Q: 741-2662
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SISTA OTIS, 9 PM
Stonefly Lounge, Coram
Blues and rock and roll. Q: 387-5440
MONDAY 7/28
HISTORIC FILM CLUB, 7 PM
Museum at Central School, Kalispell
Free movie and popcorn! This week: “Murder on the Orient Express” (‘74). Q: 756-8381
LIVE IRISH MUSIC, 7 PM
Brannigans Irish Pub, Kalispell
Live Irish music and good eats every Monday. Q: 393-2418
SALSA DANCING LESSONS, 7 PM
Kalispell Eagles
Every Monday night. 7 p.m. – intermediate class. 8 p.m. – beginner class. $10/person. Q: 626-367-1943
THE SHERIFFS OF SCHROEDINGHAM, 9 PM Crush Lounge, Whitefish