Today

Kalispell Police Department conducts a saturation patrol today for speeding, and stop sign and equipment violations, on Northern Lights Boulevard.

DiaperFreeBaby of Montana free informational meeting 10:30 a.m., 57 Harbin Hill Road, Kalispell. Call Terry at 249-5103. Visit www.diaperfreebabyorg.

Red Cross blood drive, 12:30-5:30 p.m., North Valley Community Room, Columbia Falls.

"You Won't Miss It" free financial workshop teaches how to achieve savings goals, 6 p.m. Investment Centers of America, 6 Sunset Plaza, Suite B. Limited seating. RSVP to 752-7232.

Civil Air Patrol, Flathead Composite Squadron meets 6:30-9 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Polson Rural Fire District trustees meet 7 p.m., Polson City Hall conference room. Open to public.

Boomers Singles Group sponsors a free seminar, "Proven Keys to Successful Relationships (Hint: It Ain't all Magic and Romance)" with international speaker and author R.E. McMaster, 7-9 p.m. Evergreen School District Administration Building board room, 18 W. Evergreen Dr. Seating limited to 40. RSVP to Susan, 751-1111, ext. 10

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Family History training workshop 7:30-8:30 p.m., Kalispell Stake Center. Marge Fisher speaks on topic of "Civil War Pension Records." Public invited.

Friday

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

Fair-Mont-Egan School board special meeting at 7 a.m. resource room.

Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Northwest Montana Human Resources, Kalispell.

Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair today through July 9, Courthouse Lawn, Main Street, Kalispell. Over 100 artists booths. Live music, concessions. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and July 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 9. Free admission.

Lone Pine's Little Saplings program, "Track, Track, Tracking Along," for ages 4-7, 10:30 a.m., Lone Pine Interpretive Center. Stories, hands-on activities. Bring weather-appropriate clothing.

"Want to Talk? Let's Take a Walk" with Mark Crowley, Democratic candidate for Flathead County Commissioner. Meet at noon, Great Northern Historical Trail, Meridian Road trailhead. 3 "Celebrating Women: Fourth Annual Quilt Show" kick-off reception 5-8 p.m. July 7 Loula's Cafe, Whitefish. Silent auction of quilts by local artists, wine-tasting, hors d'oeuvres and desserts. Tickets $15, available at Violence Free Crisis Line or at the door. Call 752-4735. All proceeds support Crisis Line and Abbie Shelter.

Saturday

Annual Skibsrud Scramble Duathlon for kids 14 and younger today Lawrence Park. Check-in and registration 8 a.m. Three age categories and awards. T-shirts for all participants. Light lunch following event. Call Val, 758-7848.

Little Bitterroot Lake annual meeting 10 a.m., Marion Fire Hall on Gopher Lane. Dave Erickson from Water and Environmental Technologies will explain data collected during sampling, lake hydrology and water flow into lake. Come early to register.

Annual Canyon View Grade School Picnic, Bohemian Grange Hall behind Coffee Traders on Blanchard Lake Road off U.S. 93 near Whitefish. Set up at 10 a.m., lunch begins at noon. Bring potluck dish and silverware and plates. Call Clarice Maas Gates, 752-1199 or Dale Darsow, 756-3211.

Fourth annual Celebrate the Swan 10K, 5K and one mile Race for a Place, 10 a.m. Start at sound end of Condon airstrip at mile marker 43 on Montana 83. Children's games follow race. Proceeds go toward purchasing Plum Creek Timber lands. Call 406-754-3137.

Glacier Nordic Ski Team car wash fundraiser 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mike's Conoco, Whitefish.

Free Stroller Strides class for moms and babies, 10 a.m. Lawrence Park. RSVP to Danielle, 250-0308.

Community Spirit Monument Project tile making workshop, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at sculptor Kay Lynn's studio, 258 Riverside Dr., Kalispell. All are welcome.

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 4 p.m., Polson Wal-Mart.

Flathead Shrine Club presents the Jordan Circus of Las Vegas, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Flathead County Fairgrounds, Kalispell. Tickets, $9 adults; $4 children at most area groceries, Flathead Bank of Bigfork, Sliter's in Lakeside, until day of show. Tickets $10 and $5 at the gate. Call Hector Arbour, 756-6349.

25th annual Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead summer arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Over 100 booths, Food concessions. Free admission.

Sunday

Flathead Audubon birding tour of Mission Valley and National Bison Range. Meet at Park 'n Ride at intersection of U.S. 93 and Montana 82 near Somers at 6:30 a.m. Bring binoculars, lunch and $4 (per vehicle) for admission to Bison Range. Call John Hughes, 261-2506. All welcome.

25th annual Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead summer arts and crafts fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 100 booths, Food concessions. Free admission.

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.

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

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group summer picnic and barbecue 6-8 p.m., new Lagoon picnic shelter, Woodland Park, Kalispell. Those whose last names begin with A-G, bring dessert; H-O appetizer; P-Z fruit or vegetable salad. RSVP to Kathy at 756-4723 or Sue at 756-4325.

The Flathead Conservation District meets at 7 p.m. at its new location, 141 Interstate Lane, behind Joan Fabrics, in Evergreen. Call 752-4220.

Flathead Lacers annual membership meeting 7-9 p.m., KwaTaqNik Resort, Polson. Social time 6:15 p.m. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Rich Moy, Flathead Basin Commission chair, will give the keynote address. Jack Stanford, Flathead Lake Biological Station director reports on the state of the lake.

Tuesday

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.

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.

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.

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

Swan River School board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the school library.

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

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.

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 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 at 862-6955.