Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Three Mile Drive.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and July 12, North Valley Senior Center, Columbia Falls $10 course fee. Pre-registration required. Call 892-4087.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and July 13, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Municipal Airport Authority meets at 4 p.m., airport manager's office, Glacier Park International Airport.

3 Whitefish County Water and Sewer District board meets 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of Riverside Plaza, 100 Second St. E., Whitefish.

3 Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m., school library.

3 School District 5 and Flathead High School district board meets at 6 p.m., Flathead High School library, second floor.

3 Montana's Homeownership Education Center free nonprofit Community Partnership nationally three-part certified program for experienced and first-time home buyers, 6-8:30 p.m., today, July 13 and 18, FVCC, Kalispell. $40 registration fee. Call 257-6627 or 756-3832 to pre-register.

3 Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m. Evergreen Junior High School gym, 20 W. Evergreen Dr.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 The Kalispell Rockhound Club meets in the basement of the Flathead County Library, 247 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Program at 7 p.m.; business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Public welcome. Call Betty at 755-1279.

3 Back Country Horsemen of the Flathead meet at 7:30 p.m., Fish, Wildlife and Parks Building, 490 North Meridian Road. Public welcome. Call Don, 862-6955.

Wednesday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, West Idaho.

3 Evergreen Water and Sewer District board meets at 7 a.m. at the district office, 130 Nicholson Dr.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Call 751-8170.

3 The Local Advisory Committee meeting that was scheduled for today is canceled.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. All donors will have a chance to win three $25 gift certificates.

3 Children's Story Hour is at 10:30 a.m. in the children's department of the Flathead County Library in Kalispell, 247 First Ave. E. Call 758-5822.

3 Montana State University-Northwestern Agricultural Research Center, Creston bi-annual field day, 2:30 p.m. Disease management, weed control oilseed crops, mint and other topics to be discussed. Call 755-4303.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club hikes to Lupine Lake near Marion. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at Bojangles to carpool to trailhead. All welcome. Call Shelly Rutherford, 249-8833.

3 Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m. Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Montana 35, Bigfork.

3 Somers School board Negotiation Committee meets with Somers Classified Association Negotiation Committee 7 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, Airport Road.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Call 751-8170.

Psychologist-author John F. Taylor presents a seminar on "Building Conscience and Self-control: Resolving Chronic Misbehavior," focusinng on defiant, potentially violent teens and young adults, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Open to educators, counselors and general public. Fee is $99. Call 800-847-1233.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-3:30 p.m., The Wave, Whitefish.

3 Governor Brian Schweitzer visits Kalispell's Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., at 2:30 p.m.

3 Governor Brian Schweitzer will be at Reds, Wines and Blues from 4-7 p.m. for a fundraiser for the Montana Democratic Candidate's Committee. All welcome.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 13, at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Spa Night for Breast Cancer fundraiser, 7 p.m., Remedies Day Spa, 105 Wisconsin Ave., Whitefish. Facials are available at pre-sale cost of $25, or $30 at the door. Proceeds to Breast Cancer 3-Day Fund for Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Thought

"The tragedy is not that things are broken. The tragedy is that they are not mended again." n Alan Paton, South African author (1903-1988)

Friday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol, for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, U.S. 93 South.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Home Depot, Kalispell.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Critters of the Night," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Flathead and Libby Chapters of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meet for a noon potluck at Mary Turk's home on Flathead Lake. Call Turk, 849-5172.

3 Montana Association for the Blind meets 1:30 p.m. at Northridge Lutheran Church, Kalispell. All visually impaired are welcome.

Saturday

3 Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County 5K walk/run fundraiser 8 a.m., Great Northern Historical Rails to Trails. Call 257-8042 or pick up entry form at LVFC office, 35 Fourth St. W., Kalispell.

3 Annual Lakeside 5K run today in conjunction with Lakeside Fair. Check-in 8 a.m.; race starts 9 a.m. Walkers, baby strollers welcome. Advanced registration $10 at Kalispell Athletic Club, Athlete's Foot and The Summit. Race-day fee is $15. Call Muffie Thomson, 844-3940.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 15, Eagles Nest, FVCC. $15 registration includes lunch, idea folder and other album-making materials. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Lakeside Community Fair and parade, July 15, Lakeside Elementary gym. Silent auction bidding opens at 9 a.m. Children's auction with bidding closing every hour. Parade begins at 11:30 a.m. Call Claudia Potts, 844-3464.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Hot Dogz and Cool Catz Summer Festival 10 a.. to 4 p.m. July 15, at the Animal Adoption Center, 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Food, games tours and raffles. Proceeds support the Adoption Center and Humane Society. Call 752-7297.

3 Silver Moon Kayak Company annual free July Demo Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15, at Somers Bay. Call 752-3794.

3 Scandinavian lefse, gift and craft sale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., July 15, Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Traveling Lantern Theatre Company performs "The Hobbit," 11 a.m. July 15, KM Building Theater, Second Ave. W., Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at the Flathead County Library for tickets and information, 758-5822.

3 Seventh annual Big Mountain Summer Festival July 15-16, Big Mountain Village. Arts and crafts booths, music, dance and children's activities. Loose Caboose 2 p.m. July 15; Bill Harley, 2 p.m. July 16.

3 Columbia Falls Public Library sculptural collage workshop for teens ages 12-18, with artist and author Miantae McConnell, 8-10 p.m. July 15. Bring small items for craft. Call 892-5919 to sign up.

3 Flathead Audubon field trip and moderately strenuous hike to Glacier Park's Piegan Pass. Meet at 6 a.m. July 16 at Apgar Visitor Center and carpool to trailhead. Park entrance fee required. Call Leslie Kehoe, evenings, 837-4467; or Steve Gniadek, 888-7833.

3 Swanderosa Musicfest fundraiser for Nurturing Center 4-9 p.m. July 16, at Swanderosa, at the home of Michael and Jordonna Dores, 600 Wolf Creek Dr., Bigfork. Call for directions. Live entertainment, Kids activities. Silent auction. Concessions. Tickets $10 per person, $25 per family. Kids 5 and under free. Call 756-1414.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 17, at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Kila School board IBB meeting 5-8 p.m. July 17.

3 Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m. July 17, North Valley Hospital Lake Room, Whitefish.

3 Montana Senator Max Baucus' field representative Kirby Campbell-Rierson, meets the public 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 18, Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St.

3 Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., July 18, Red Lion Hotel Kalispell. Connie Barker sings patriotic songs. Carla Buell, dance and aerobic teacher, talks about "Most Challenging Race." Cost is $10. RSVP to Pat at 844-2538 or Rosainne at 257-8098. Complimentary child care by reservation. Sponsored by the Kalispell Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., July 18, Big Mountain Resort.

3 Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m. July 18, Somers Middle School gym, 315 School Addition Road.

3 Wa-Chu-Say? Support Group meets 6:30-9 p.m., July 18, Trinity Lutheran Church, Kalispell. Three representatives of Cochlear implant manufacturers will give a special presentation. Open to anyone who has hearing loss and interested family members and friends. Contact Amber or Flo at Summit Independent Living Center, 257-0048.

3 Helena Flats School board meets at 7 p.m., July 18, school library.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. July 19. Call 751-8170.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 19, Glacier National Park community room.

3 Lunch and ice cream social is offered the public at 11:30 a.m. July 19, Community Room, Nucleus Avenue, Columbia Falls. Cost is $7 per person. Music by Gavin and Liisa Lammatsch. Carl Buell will speak on "Beautiful pictures developed in life's darkroom." Free child care by reservation. Call Candy at 387-4119, or Sherry at 892-5990. Sponsored by the Columbia Falls Women's Connection and Stonecroft Ministries.

3 Whitefish Chamber of commerce sponsors an "Update on the Growth Policy" noon to 1 p.m. July 19, The Wave. Bring a brown bag lunch.

3 Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m. July 19, Moving Image, North Valley Room, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.

Open house to discuss City of Whitefish Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Trails 2006-2007 projects 6-8 p.m. July 19, Stump Town Ice Den. Call Shari Halloran, 751-5246; or Karin Hilding, 863-2450.

3 Red Cross Standard First Aid certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 19, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $52. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Montana Senator Conrad Burns' field representative, Denise Smith, holds community outreach hours 10:30 a.m. to noon, July 20, Troy City Hall, 301 E.Kootenai Ave. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. July 20. Call 751-8170.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., July 20, North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Call 755-7237 to make an appointment.

3 Safe Sitter babysitting training for boys and girls 11-13 years old 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 20, North Valley Hospital Falls Room. Cost $35. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

3 Diabetes support group meets 5-7 p.m. July 20, Buffalo Hill Conference Center, KRMC. Greg Deamer talks about "New Advancements in Insulin Pumps and Glucose Sensing Devices." Free.

3 Montana Department of Labor & Industry board for Private Alternative Adolescent Residential/Outdoor Programs hosts a public meeting 7-9 p.m. July 20, Glacier Conference Room, North Valley Hospital. Comments regarding private schools in the area will be addressed.

26th annual Glacier Street Rod Association Cruise-in and Show and Shine, 6 p.m. July 20, Kalispell Dairy Queen. Public invited to walking tour of participating cars.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Little Creatures of the Forest," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., July 21, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 21, at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 38th annual Arts in the Park July 21-23, Depot Park, Kalispell. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 21-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23. Over 100 booths. Live entertainment, children's activities, concessions. Admission $3 daily, $4 advance weekend admission, or $5 at the entrance. Under 12, free. Call the Hockaday Museum of Art, 755-5268.

3 July 21-23 - Community Spirit Monument Project tile making workshop, during Hockaday's Arts in the Park, Depot Park, Kalispell. All welcome.

3 26th annual Glacier Street Rod Run parade 10 a.m. July 22, on Sixth Street West north to Main Street, Kalispell. Show and Shine 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Avenue West, south of Kalispell Center Mall.Public welcome.

3 Third annual "Sailing into the Future" benefit regatta for Discovery Developmental Center, July 22, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Races begin 9 a.m. Children's activities, silent auction, music by Montana Beargrass Band begins at 3 p.m., barbecue at 4:30 p.m., awards at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

3 Fiberfest Eureka 2006, July 22-23, Lincoln County Fairgrounds. Fiber contests, workshops, demonstrations, auction. Call Lee at 406-882-4939.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 24, at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Bibler Summer Garden Tours 5:30 and 7 p.m. July 24-28. Advanced tickets only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-FVCC or 756-3912. Proceeds support FVCC scholarships.

3 Flathead Valley All Star Cheerleaders mini-clinic July 25-28, with performance during Heritage Days Parade July 29, in Columbia Falls. Call 755-3867.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 25, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. July 26. Call 751-8170.

3 Red Cross open house 3-6 p.m. July 26, at new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Tour facilities. Refreshments. All are welcome. Call Director Gayle Wilhelm, 752-6433.

3 Human Equinus hosts an open house 3-7 p.m July 27, 164 Wheeler Lane, Whitefish. Call 862-2710. All welcome.

3 Free Falun Dafa class 7 p.m. July 26, Flathead County Library Community Room, Kalispell. Learn gentle, easy movements to improve mind and body. Contact Laurie Hammill, 755-4907; or Katherine Combes, 257-9798.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. July 27. Call 751-8170.

3 Montana Senator Conrad Burns' field representative, Denise Smith, holds community outreach hours 10:30 a.m. to noon, July 27, Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. July 27, at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Trash Out!," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., July 28, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Montana State University Bobcat Booster all-you-can-eat barbecue and auction following fifth annual open golf tournament, July 28, Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Cost $35. Events are all fundraisers for Boosters. Pre-registration required for both events, Call Don Rich, 756-3787; Bob Thomas, 752-0924; Jerry House, 261-0720.

3 Heritage Days, July 28-30, Columbia Falls. Boogie to the Bank 10K and 5K run July 29; late registration by 7:30 a.m. Bus departs 7:45 a.m. Call 892-6800. Parade, noon July 29.

Bibler Gardens Gardener's tours with master gardener Miriam Ascher, 3 and 6 p.m. July 29. Tickets $10, adults only. Call 756-FVCC or 756-3912. Proceeds support FVCC scholarships.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., July 31 at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 School District 5 fall enrollment begins Aug. 1 for grades K-8, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. district office, 233 First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call Patty Fisher, enrollment clerk, at 751-3430.

3 Montana Senator Max Baucus' field representative Kirby Campbell-Rierson, meets the public 9:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 1, Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2. Call 751-8170.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) walk-in clinic 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. Call 751-8170.

3 Flathead City/County Health Department (WIC Division) open house to celebrate Breastfeeding Month, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3. All welcome. Call 751-8170.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays,(Aug. 3) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority annual housing fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 4, at the Housing Authority.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Connecting the Dots," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 4, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Flathead County High School Class of 1961 45th reunion Aug. 4-5. Call Nola, 752-6813; or Nadine, 755-6231.

3 Valley Cruisers annual Car Show Aug. 11-13, Polson. Bop-a-Dips perform 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the beach party. Show and shine 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12, followed by fairgrounds concert at 7 p.m. with Jan and Dean, and fireworks.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "From an Ant's Perspective," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 11, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Kila School board budget workshop 4:45 p.m. Aug. 15, followed by trustee meeting 5:30 p.m.

3 Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Midnight Munchers," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Aug. 18, Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

3 Seeley Lake Challenge Triathlon, Aug. 19. Registration 8 a.m. Race begins 9 a.m. Start at Riverpoint Campground. Swim 300 yards, bike 13.3 miles, run 3.3 miles. Cost $25. Fundraiser for families of spinal muscular atrophy. Call 406-677-2880.

3 Seventh annual M.A.S.H Bash, 6 p.m. Aug. 25, 1600 River Lakes Parkway. Call 863-3630 for tickets.

3 Workshop for kids and teens with diabetes, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28. The Summit, Kalispell. Registration 9:30 a.m. Games, activities, cooking for kids, diabetes in sports and other topics will be covered. Call 751-5454.

3 Kalispell Lions Club and KRMC's Diabetes Care Program Walk for Diabetes fundraiser, Sept. 16, Lawrence Park.

3 Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, (Sept. 7) Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N, Kalispell, north entrance. Youth ages 12 and up welcome. Aerospace lessons, march/drill exercises, fly-ins and more. Call Lt. Dave Brim, 257-7547; Lt. Kevin Kasperson, 756-5959.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, Oktoberfest noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 1. German food, beer and wine. Music by Don Lawrence Band. Tickets available at the door. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Dan or Donna Danz at 892-2435.