Today

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

AARP Driver Safety Program for all drivers age 50 and older, 8 a.m. to noon today and Friday, Polson Indian Senior Center. $10 course fee. Call 866-338-7257 to register and inquire about scholarships.

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

Flathead National Alliance for Mental Illness scheduled for 12:30-2 p.m. today at The Summit has been canceled.

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

Teen Advisory Group meets 4 p.m., Flathead County Library, Kalispell. Call Katie Boyes at 758-5713.

Kalispell Senior Citizens business meeting and potluck supper, 5 p.m. Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. All area seniors welcome.

Meet candidate for Flathead County sheriff, Mike Meehan, 6:30 to 7 p.m., West Glacier School.

Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m., Montana National Guard Armory, 2989 U.S. 93 N., Kalispell, north entrance. Call Lt. Dave Brim at 257-7547 or Lt. Kevin Kasperson at 756-5959.

Kila School building reserve levy community meeting 6:30 p.m., library.

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

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

Flathead Civil War Roundtable meets 7 p.m., The Summit, Kalispell. Topic is "The Brown Water Navy." Call Ron Juno at 862-2239.

Friday

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, 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.

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.

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 Trumbell Creek Road, Kalispell, as part of Montana Committee for the Humanities Speakers Bureaua 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.

Tuesday

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.