Today

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

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

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.

The Local Advisory Committee meeting that was scheduled for today has been canceled.

The Heritage Museum of Libby hosts the Montana Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureau program, "Eating Our Words," with Chrysti M. Smith, noon to 1 p.m. during Lemonade on the Lawn, 220 West Sixth St.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Little Bitterroot Lake Association board meets 6 p.m. at the Marion Fire Hall. All are welcome.

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

Thursday

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

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.

3Psychologist-author John F. Taylor presents a seminar on "Building Conscience and Self-control: Resolving Chronic Misbehavior," focusing on defiant, potentially violent teens and young adults, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., WestCoast Outlaw Hotel. Open to educators, counselors and public. Fee is $99. Call 800-847-1233.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

New Montana history book club first meeting tonight, 7 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Topic is "Pretty-Shield: Medicine Woman of the Crows" by Frank Bird Linderman. Snacks and beverages. Open to public. Call 756-8381.

Flathead County Fair board meeting 7 p.m., Trade Center.

Friday

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

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

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.

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.

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

Saturday

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.

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.

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.

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

Lakeside Community Fair and parade, 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.

Humane Society of Northwest Montana "Hot Dogz and Cool Catz Summer Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 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.

15th annual Live History Days today and Sunday, Miracle of America Museum U.S. 93 Polson. Lace making, spinning, quilting weaving, blacksmithing demonstrations and more. One-room schoolhouse open for children's stories and activities. Rides on old-time vehicles. Music by Old Time Fiddlers. Concessions. Call 883-6804.

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

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

Lone Pine State Park offers a free adult workshop, "On the Trail Repair" with Ron Brunk of Glacier Cyclery, 10 a.m. to noon at the picnic shelter. Learn how to make basic bike repairs. Call 755-2706.

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

Seventh annual Big Mountain Summer Festival today and Sunday, Big Mountain Village. Arts and crafts booths, music, dance and children's activities. Loose Caboose performs 2 p.m. today; Children's musician and personality Bill Harley, 2 p.m. Sunday. Free.

St. Joseph Medical Center third annual Chuckwagon Dinner, Dance and Barbecue and Five Card Boat Run fundraiser 3 p.m. to midnight., McCrumb's Barn, 749 Finley Point Road. Call 883-8251 or 883-2128 for ticket information.

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

Sunday

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

Seventh annual Big Mountain Summer Festival continues today, Big Mountain Village. Arts and crafts booths, music, dance and children's activities. Children's musician and personality Bill Harley performs 2 p.m. Free.

Swanderosa Musicfest fundraiser for Nurturing Center 4-9 p.m., 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.

Monday

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

Kila School board IBB meeting 5-8 p.m.

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

Tuesday

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

Buffet luncheon 11:30 a.m., 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.

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

Public meeting to discuss renovation plans for Flathead High School 5:30-6:30 p.m., FHS large lecture room. Enter school at north doors or in front of office area on east side.

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

Wa-Chu-Say? Support Group meets 6:30-9 p.m., 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.

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