Today

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, Fourth Avenue East.

3 Public is invited to a free community lecture from 7:30 a.m. at Pathways Treatment Center, 200 Heritage Way, Kalispell. Topic is "Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and the Borderline Patient." RSVP to 756-3950.

3 Columbia Falls Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon, noon to 1 p.m., North Valley Community Room, 235 Nucleus Ave. Guest speaker Karl Skindingsrude. No reservations required. Lunch available for $8. Call Carol Pike at 892-2072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-5:30 p.m., Lakeside Elementary School.

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

3 Creston School board meets at 4:30 p.m. in the school library. Public welcome.

3 Kila School board meets at 5:30 p.m. at the school.

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

3 ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, a nonprofit, offers a free program, "Understanding Credit" 6-8:30 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. All welcome. Call Michele Ramage, 751-5205.

3 Columbia Falls Heritage Days Committee meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Tote-N-Go, 605 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Call Matt and Janet McConville at 270-5967.

3 Flathead Valley Forum on Energy 7 p.m., Whitefish Public Library. Topics include energy saving shortcuts, reducing electric bills, with a presentation by Ross Holter, Flathead Electric Co-op's energy services coordinator. All welcome.

3 Humane Society of Northwest Montana volunteer orientation meeting 7 p.m., 3499 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell. Call 752-7297.

3 Cayuse Prairie School board meets at 7 p.m. April 11 in the school library.

3 Mission Mountain Audubon meets 7 p.m., Polson City Library meeting room. Mike Schwitters will give a program on "White Geese in Montana." Free and public welcome.

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

3 Ross Holter, Flathead Electric Co-op energy services coordinator, discusses ways to save on electric bills and other issues, 7 p.m. Whitefish library. Discussion follows.

3 The Kalispell Rockhound Club meets at 7 p.m. 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 Theresa at 755-9399 or Betty at 755-1279.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School board meets 7 p.m., school library.

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

Wednesday

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

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

3 Flathead County Library board planning meeting 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm., Museum at Central School.

3 Columbia Falls Library musical storytime 10:30 a.m. with Leslie Myers, local music teacher. Call 892-5919.

3 Columbia Falls branch library hosts a musical storytime with musical teacher Leslie Myers, 10:30 a.m. Call Ann Godwin at 892-5919.

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 Lakeside Community Club meets at noon, Vista Linda, Somers. Bidding on Easter baskets. Wear your Easter bonnet. Call Debbie Otto at 844-0293.

3 Kalispell Relay for Life team captain meeting 5:30-7 p.m., New West Health Services, 1203 U.S. 2 W., Suite 45, Gateway West Mall.

3 Flathead Audubon Beauty of Birds meets 6-8 pm., Flathead High School. $10 registration. Contact Ansley Ford at 857-6788. All welcome.

3 Evergreen School District board meets at 6:30 p.m., administration building boardroom.

3 Columbia Falls School board Policy Committee meets 6:30 p.m., administration offices boardroom, 501 Sixth Ave. W., Columbia Falls.

3 Flathead Outdoor Club meets 7 p.m., basement conference room, Flathead County Library, First Avenue East, Kalispell. Presentation on the topic, "History and Ecology of Forest Fires in Glacier Country," by Mitch Burgard of the National Park Service and a fire ecologist. Call Mike Spence at 857-2599.

3 Marion School board meets 7 p.m.

3 Mosquito Control district board meets 8:30-9:30 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

Thursday

3 Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding and stop sign violations, Main Street, from Center to Seventh Street.

3 Kila School board negotiation meeting 7:15 a.m. at school.

Thought

"The only thing I regret about my past life is the length of it. If I had my past life over again I'd make all the same mistakes - only sooner." n Tallulah Bankhead, American actress (1903-1968).

3 Red Cross blood drive, for employees of Teletech, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3 The Flathead Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management meets at noon to 1 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Gregg E. Davis, FVCC economics instructor and director for Flathead Valley Center for Business Information and Research, speaks about wages and growth in the Flathead Valley and what it means to employers. Program free. Optional lunch $10 per person. Call Cindy Carpenter at Glacier Bank, 756-4233.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Promises," 7 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell.

3 FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring David DeWolf of the School of Law, Gonzaga University, on the topic, "Intelligent Design and Darwinian Orthodoxy" 7 p.m. WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

3 Somers Townsite Association meets at 7 p.m. at Somers School to discuss Somers Neighborhood Plan and land use issues.

3 Dr. Matt Bailey gives a free presentation on shoulder injuries, 7 p.m. Lake Room, North Valley Hospital.

Friday

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

3 Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, 8:30 a.m. at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive for Home Depot employees, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 Flathead chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees meets at noon, Vista Linda, 240 Boon Road, Somers. Lunch is $7. For reservations, call Mary Turk 849-5172.

3 Free lecture and demonstration of taijiquan and medical qigong 6-7:30 p.m., Ananda Seva Yoga Center. Call 756-1195.

3 Blazing Paddles Film Festival 7-10 p.m., Flathead High School auditorium. Tickets $10 in advance at Chloe Sports, Kalispell Center Mall, Bookworks, downtown Whitefish, Silver Moon Kayak Co., 1215 N. Somers Road; $11 at the door. Action, documentary and environmental award-winning films.

3 Smith Valley School board meets at 7 p.m. at the Intermediate School.

Saturday

Flathead Audubon all day birding field trip to Camas Prairie, Hot Springs, National Bison Range and Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Park n' Ride at U.S. 93 and Montana 83. Bring binoculars, lunch. Contact Bob Rost at 837-2255. Everyone welcome.

3 CPR/First aid Instruction 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Glacier Room, North Valley Hospital. Cost $50. Call 863-3513 to pre-register.

3 EGGstravaganza children's event 11 a.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Easter egg hunt 1 p.m. at Depot Park Playhouse Village. Playhouse raffle drawing 3 p.m., Depot Park. Call 756-1414 for raffle ticket information. Fundraiser for the Nurturing Center.

3 Scandinavian Gift and Craft sale 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sons of Norway Lodge, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell.

3 Whitefish Mountain Mall annual Easter egg hunt 3 p.m. for kids 8 and under. Prizes. Photos with the Easter Bunny noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday

3 Kalispell Elks Lodge No. 625 annual Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Lions Park. Members and nonmembers invited.

3 Columbia Falls Lions Club Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Marantette Park. Children 12 and under invited. Hunts will be bracketed by age group.

Monday

3 AARP's Tax Aide team offers seniors and low/moderate income people free help preparing taxes, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Northridge Lutheran Church, 323 Northridge Dr. Call 752-8062 or 752-0322.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

A Look Ahead

3 Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 18, Centurytel, Main Street.

3 Somers/Lakeside School kindergarten roundup 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 18-19. Call 857-3661.

3 ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, a nonprofit, offers a free program, "Selling Your Property - Working with your Realtor" 6-8:30 p.m., April 18, FVCC. All welcome. Call Michele Ramage, 751-5205.

3 Wa-Chu-Say Support Group for people with hearing loss meet 6:30-9 p.m. April 18, United Way Conference Room, Gateway West Mall. Topic is assistive technology and skills for people with hearing loss. All who have hearing loss and family members welcome. Call Amber Lang, Summit Independent Living specialist, at 257-0048.

3 Public invited to a meeting/work session for a Flathead Valley children's museum, 7 p.m. April 18, The Summit, Kalispell. Call Courtney Rudbach at 756-7691.

3 Big Sky Bonsai Society meets at 7 p.m. April 18 at the Flathead County Library in Kalispell. Bring your own tree for advice from experts. Free and the public is invited. Contact Jerry Meislik at 862-0387.

3 Creston School kindergarten roundup 8:30 -11:30 a.m., April 19. Call 755-2859.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., April 19, Columbia Falls High School.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 19, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Dr. Lynn Dykstra, pediatrician talks about "How to Know When to Call the Doctor." Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 St. Joseph Service League semi-annual book fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 19, St. Joseph lobby. Books, audio tapes, CDs and gifts for sale. Quilt raffle.

3 Columbia Falls Library storytime 10:30 a.m. April 19. Corinna Brubaker will show how to spin dog and rabbit fur into yarn. Call 892-5919.

3 Flathead Audubon Beauty of Birds meets 6-8 pm. April 19, Flathead High School. $10 registration. Contact Ansley Ford at 857-6788. All welcome.

3 Lake County Candidate Forum Montecahto Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m. April 19, Montana 35 next to Yellow Bay Finley Point Station. Meet candidates for Lake County and state offices. Call 887-2303.

3 Greater Woods Bay Sewer Committee meets 7 p.m. April 19, Bethany Lutheran Church, Bigfork. Results of engineering analysis of Greater Woods Bay project area and community-owned wastewater collection and treatment system will be discussed.

3 Bigfork Elementary School kindergarten roundup 8:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. April 20-21. Fifth birthday by Sept. 10, Bring immunizations and birth certificate. Call 837-7412, ext. 321 for an appointment.

3 Cayuse Prairie School kindergarten roundup 8:30 -11:30 a.m., April 20. Call 756-4560.

3 Bigfork Elementary School kindergarten roundup 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 20-21. Call 837-7412.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., April 20, FVCC-LCC, Libby campus.

3 Insulin Pump Support Group meets 5-7 p.m. April 20, Buffalo Hill Conference Center, Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Colleen Karper talks about "Advanced Features of the Insulin Pump." Free.

3 Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' at Shape Up! Wellness for Women, 5-7 p.m., April 20, Reecia's Salon and The White room Mountain Shop, 110 and 130 Lupfer Ave. Whitefish. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

3 Barbi Heimbach-Webber, co-founder of Body Connect, presents a program on "Surviving Anorexia and Bulimia, 7 p.m. The Summit, Kalispell. Public invited.

3 Spinal Cord Injury Support Group meets 2-4 p.m. April 20, The Summit. Sponsored by Summit Independent Living Center.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Long Night's Journey into Day: South Africa's Search for Truth and Reconciliation" 7 p.m. April 20, Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Marci A. Hamilton-Benjamin of the Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, N.Y., on the topic, "The Religious Origins of the Separation of Church and State" 7 p.m. April 20, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

3 West Valley Neighborhood Plan meeting 7 p.m. April 20, West Valley school library. Survey will be tabulated.

3 Muldown Elementary School kindergarten registration 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 21. Immunization records and birth certificate required.

3 Fair-Mont-Egan School kindergarten roundup 8:30 -11:30 a.m., April 21. Call 755-7072.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 21, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 Big Wheels Basket "Ball" 8-11 p.m. April 21, Kalispell Elks Club. Raffle for week in Cabo San Lucas. Big Daddy & the Blue Notes perform. Admission by donation. Public welcome. Proceeds to Special Friends Advocacy. Call 756-5488.

3 Columbia Falls Lions Club annual pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22, Senior Citizens Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Tickets from Lions members and at door. Adults, $3.50; youth 12 and under, $3; family plan $12.

3 Big Wheels Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 22, Edgerton School. A benefit for Special Friends Advocacy and those with disabilities. Public invited. Call 756-5488.

3 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary-Kalispell Flotilla boating safety course for teens and adults 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, The Summit, Kalispell. Free. Text is available and recommended for purchase. Call Maryann at 883-1718 or Katy at 756-6139.

3 AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, Glacier Room, North Valley Hospital. Cost $10. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

3 Earth Day Celebration, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 22, Depot Park, Kalispell. Poster and recyclable sculpture contest, Call Bob Morrow at 257-2574 or Meg Lindberg at 751-5052.

3 Teakettle Quilters Guild Quilt Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 22, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Free.

3 Lions Club annual pancake breakfast 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls.

3 Teakettle Quilters Guild Guilt Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22, North Valley Community Center, 235 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Demonstrations and boutique with handmade items for sale. Raffle. Free admission.

3 Annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner April 22, Sons of Norway Hall, Kalispell. Reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Local and state Democratic candidates will present their platforms. Silent auction and raffle. Event in honor of Frank Morrison and Al Rierson. Cost is $30. For reservations call Nancy Fenner at 752-0298 by April 15.

3 Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead Valley annual Spring Arts and Crafts Show, Expo Building, Flathead County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 22; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 23. Over 40 local artists sell jewelry, needlework, leatherwork, metal art and much more. Daily door prizes.

3 Deer Park School kindergarten roundup 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., April 24. Call 892-5388.

3 Kila School kindergarten roundup 9-11:30 a.m., April 24. Call 257-2428.

3 Flathead County Democratic Women meet for a noon luncheon April 24, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel. Presentations by Democratic candidates Randy Kenyon and Max Battle. Cost for lunch $8. Reservations not required.

3 Marion School kindergarten roundup 12:30 -3 p.m., April 24. Call 854-2333.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., April 24, at the center, 17A First Ave., Kalispell.

3 West Valley School kindergarten roundup 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., April 25. Call 755-7239.

3 Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., April 25, Kalispell Regional Medical Center conference center.

3 Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m. April 25 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Swan River School kindergarten roundup 7 p.m., April 25. Call 837-4528.

3 Bissell School kindergarten roundup 8:30-11:30 a.m., April 26. Call 862-2828.

3 Helena Flats School kindergarten roundup 12:45-4 p.m., April 26. Call 257-2301.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 1 to 5 p.m., April 26, U.S. Post Office, Meridian Road, Kalispell.

3 Flathead Audubon Beauty of Birds meets 6-8 pm. April 26, Flathead High School. $10 registration. Contact Ansley Ford at 857-6788. All welcome.

3 Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m. April 26 at the office, 17A First Ave. E., Kalispell. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., April 27, on the bloodmobile, FVCC.

3 Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness meets 12:30-2 p.m., April 27, The Summit conference room. Mike Cummings, executive director of Flathead Valley Chemical Dependency Clinic will speak about co-occuring disorder of mental illness and alcohol or substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 Evergreen Elementary School kindergarten roundup 1-5 p.m., April 27. Call 751-1113, ext. 16.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Going to School" 7 p.m. April 27, Kalispell branch of Flathead County Library. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 FVCC Honors Symposium free lecture series featuring Peter H. Irons of the Department of Political Science, University of California, on the topic, "God on Trial: America's Religious Wars" 7 p.m. April 27, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

3 Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 28, Eureka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 29, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 ETHIC, Encouraging The Homeownership Ideals for Communities, a nonprofit, offers a free Homebuyers Certified Education course 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 29, Polson Library. All welcome. Call Michele Ramage, 751-5205.

3 ALERT Benefit Banquet, 6 p.m. April 29, Majestic Valley Arena, Kalispell. Reception, dinner and entertainment. $300 per couple. Call Lori Alsbury at 752-1710.

3 Taste of Bigfork 2006 from 2 to 6 p.m. April 30. 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.

3 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., April 30, Museum at Central School, 124 Second Ave. E., Kalispell. Tickets $7.50, members; $10 nonmembers at the door. Call 756-8381.

3 Informational meeting about being a Cougar Cheerleader, 6 p.m. May 1, Kalispell Elks Lodge. Contact BriAnn or Christina at 755-3867. Public invited.

Project Whitefish 17th annual wine and food fest and auction, 6-9 p.m. May 2, 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.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 3, 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).

3 Trego School kindergarten roundup 9-11:30 a.m., May 4. Call 882-4713.

3 Fortine School kindergarten roundup 12:30-2 p.m., May 4. Call 882-4531.

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

3 Gerry Banzet, Flathead County Commissioner candidate, invites the public to meet him to discuss issues, 6:30-8 p.m. May 4, North Valley Senior Center, 205 Nucleus Ave., Columbia Falls. Coffee and snacks.

3 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. May 4, WestCoast Kalispell Center Hotel ballroom. Call FVCC at 756-3822.

3 Walking in Beauty Foundation jazz concert 7:30 p.m. May 5-6, Columbia Falls High School auditorium, featuring Ernie Watts, Abraham Laborie, Lew Soloff, Ron Feuer, Harry Blazer and John Zoltek. Tickets $10, $5 for full-time students. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Open seating. Reserve online at www.walkinginbeauty.org; or call Olga at 257-1187.

3 Valley Voices Community Choir spring concert, "Because We Sing," 7 p.m. May 6, Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage Road, Kalispell. Free admission. A free will offering will be taken. Reception follows concert. Everyone welcome.

3 Bibler Garden Tours beginning at 9 a.m. May 6-7 and May 13-14, sponsored by the FVCC Foundation. Tickets $10 for adults, $3 for children. Call 756-3963.

3 Smith Valley School kindergarten roundup 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 9. Call 756-4535.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. May 10, Pathways Treatment Center conference room. Guest speaker is Municipal Judge Heidi Ulbricht. Public welcome.

3 Human Rights Film series presents, "Well-Founded Fear," 7 p.m. May 11, Flathead County Library. Free and public welcome. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5813.

3 KOA free camping day, May 12. For reservations call 883-2151 for Polson/Flathead Lake; 862-4242 for Whitefish/Kalispell; and 387-5341 for West Glacier.

3 Swan River School annual Spring fling Festival 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school in Bigfork. Arts and crafts, rummage, bake sale, food, car wash, recycling.

3 Bibler Garden Tours beginning at 9 a.m. May 13-14, sponsored by the FVCC Foundation. Tickets $10 for adults, $3 for children. Call 756-3963.

3 MOMS (Mothers Offering Moms Support) meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. May 17 for a potluck brunch luncheon, Trinity Lutheran Church, 400 W. California St., Kalispell. Child care provided. Call 257-LOVE (5683).

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 20, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Pope John Paul II Catholic Church, 195 Cloverdell Road, Bigfork, has a Rags to Riches Rummage Sale, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 2; 9 a.m. to noon June 3. Proceeds benefit local charities. Call Mary Clough at 837-0057.

3 Flathead Mental Health Local Advisory Council meets from 12:30-2 p.m. June 10 at The Summit conference room in Kalispell. Discussion on co-occurring disorders-mental illness, and alcohol and substance abuse. Public welcome.

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 17, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

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

3 Scrapbooking Memoranza workshop 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 15, Eagles Nest, FVCC. Includes lunch, idea folder and more. Call 755-4922 to register.

3 Heritage Days parade, 11:30 a.m. July 29, Columbia Falls.

3 Valley Cruisers annual Car Show Aug. 11-13, Polson.

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.