Today

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

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Arbor Day celebration, tree planting and award ceremony, 11 a.m. to noon, Mountain Trails Park, Whitefish. Public invited.

International Gift Festival, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 29, Mountain View Mennonite Church, 795 Mennonite Church Road, Creston. Fair trade hand crafted gifts and food by Third World artists. Village Cafe open.

Arbor Day tree planting 12:30 p.m., Greenbriar Park, sponsored by Kalispell Parks and Recreation, Montana Conservation Corps and Montana Academy volunteers. Public invited. Call Lisa at 758-7715.

Russell School Arbor Day events begin at 12:40 p.m. with a presentation and video of "It's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown at Russell School, Kalispell. Flag raising at 2 p.m.; tree planting at 2:30 p.m. Parents welcome. Call Bette Albright at 752-4836.

Arbor Day Celebration 3:30 to 6 p.m. Public invited to receive free Ponderosa pine, or red maple tree saplings. Call 751-5052.

Take Back the Night march beginning at 5:30 p.m., south parking lot of the Justice Center, South Main, Kalispell. Speakout follows at KM Theater with refreshments. Free. Event in coordination with Violence Free Crisis Line.

Boomers Singles Activities Group planning meeting, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel, Ballroom B. Social hour, 6 p.m.; dinner buffet 7 p.m.; meeting 8 p.m. RSVP by noon Wednesday by calling Duane at 257-4502 or Marilyn at 862-9747. All welcome.

Nurturing Center sponsors a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group 6:30-8 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr., Kalispell. Free child care. Call Melody at 756-1414.

Flathead Valley Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous presents Jeff G as guest speaker 7 p.m., 185 Railroad St., Kalispell.

Saturday

West Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Auxiliary annual rummage sale fundraiser 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 2399 Whitefish Stage Road (West Valley Fire Station). Donations accepted. Call Lena at 755-5578 or Mary at 755-3643.

Sixth annual Swap-O-Rama 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lakeside School. New and used treasures of all kinds. Sponsored by Somers/Lakeside PTA. Call 844-2511.

Flathead Shrine Club and Flathead Valley Orthopedic Clinic offer a free screening clinic for children with orthopedic problems or problems from burns, 8 a.m., Call 752-7900 ext. 220 to schedule an evaluation.

Clean the 'Fork. Meet at 8 a.m. at Bigfork Elementary School for pancake and ham breakfast, then tidy up Bigfork until noon. Call 837-5888.

Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, a nonprofit, offers a free Homebuyers Certified Education course 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Polson Library. All welcome. Call Michele Ramage, 751-5205.

Flathead Fishing Fair, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Snappy Sport Center, for anglers 12 and under. Fish Snappy's pond for prizes. Bring your own equipment or borrow. Bait and fish cleaning available. Activities, prizes. Free.

Shining Mountains Doll Club vintage dolls and doll accessories for sale, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., La Salle Street Vendors Market, Apple Barrel Complex, 3250 U.S. 2 E, Kalispell. Free doll appraisals, refreshments.

First Lady of Whitefish 2006 luncheon honoring Shirlee Yeats, noon, Whitefish Lake Restaurant. Tickets $15 advance, no later than noon Friday. Call Sheila Picard, 862-4527.

ALERT Benefit Banquet, 6 p.m., Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Reception, dinner and entertainment. $300 per couple. Call Lori Alsbury at 752-1710.

Sunday

Neighbors in Need Spring Brunch fundraiser, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, Kalispell. Tickets $10 each and $5 children 5 and younger, includes admission to museum, at Books West, Christian Book Supply and at the door. Vista Linda catering. Call 752-7266.

Bill and Sharon Rossiter perform a musical program, "Who Shall Sing of the Valiant Women?" at 10 a.m. Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Road, Kalispell, as part of Montana Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureau Program. Free and the public invited.

Taste of Bigfork 2006 from 2 to 6 p.m. Wine, music and wonderful food from more than 20 dining establishments in Bigfork. Large raffle at 5:30 p.m., Garden Bar and Grill. Event tickets are $40 each at Electric Avenue Books, the Stone Chair in Kalispell and Montana Coffee Traders in Whitefish. Call 837-5888.

Northwest Montana Historical Society John White series lecture, "Scaling the Heights: Climbs Around the World" with Gray Thompson, professor of geology, University of Montana, 2:30 p.m., Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50, members; $10 nonmembers at the door. Call 756-8381.

Monday

Rails to Trails meets at 5 p.m. at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks building, 490 N. Meridian Road. All welcome. Call 257-1932.

Informational meeting about being a Cougar Cheerleader, 6 p.m., Kalispell Elks Lodge. Contact BriAnn or Christina at 755-3867. Public invited.

The Glacier Stamp Club meets in the basement meeting room of the Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Stamp trading and talk begins at 7 p.m.; planning session for summer meetings at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments served. Visitors are welcome.

Columbia Falls Class of 2006 graduation planning meeting for graduating seniors and parents 7 p.m., high school staff room. Call Carol Ladenburg, 892-2538.

Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell, hosts a free open house for a new exhibit of photographs by former Daily Inter Lake and award-winning photographer Robin Loznak.

Tuesday

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 2 and 4, The Summit, Kalispell. $10 course fee. Call 751-4500 to register,

Kila School election noon to 8 p.m.

Project Whitefish 17th annual wine and food fest and auction, 6-9 p.m., Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish. Tickets are $40 per person available at O'Shaughnessy Center, Imagination Station, Village Shop and The Towne Printer. Proceeds to Whitefish Theatre Co. and Project Whitefish Kids. Call 862-5371.

Wednesday

Kila School special meeting to canvass election, 7:15 a.m.

MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. The Potter's Field Ministry will discuss "The Value of a Mother." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

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.

Thursday

Prayer Breakfast to honor National Day of Prayer, 6:30 a.m., Pin and Cue, Whitefish. $5 donation per person. Everyone welcome.

Trego School kindergarten roundup 9-11:30 a.m. Call 882-4713.

Fortine School kindergarten roundup 12:30-2 p.m. Call 882-4531.

Dirty Hands Garden Club Farmers' Market 4-6:30 p.m., Pin & Cue parking lot, Whitefish. Bedding plants, baked goods, vegetable and crafts.

Kila School budget meeting 5:30 p.m.

Sage Spa Salon, corner of Spokane Avenue and Railway Street, Whitefish, hosts an open house for Jane Latus Emmert, 6-9 p.m. Money raised Abbie Shelter. Public welcome.

Gerry Banzet, Flathead County Commissioner candidate, invites the public to meet him to discuss issues, 6:30-8 p.m., North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Coffee and snacks.

FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Christopher Muste, of the Department of Political Science, University of Montana, on the topic, "Public Opinion on Issues of Church/State" 7 p.m., WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Topic is "Learn What Resources are Available at Our Family History Center." Public invited.