Today

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.

Montana Senator Max Baucus' field representative Kirby Campbell-Rierson, meets the public 2:30-4:30 p.m. Libby City Hall, 952 E. Spruce St.

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.

Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy draft 6-9 p.m., Earl Bennett conference room, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

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.

Deer Park School board meets at 7 p.m. at the school.

Somers School board meets at 7 p.m. at Somers Middle School.

Tuesday

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

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.

Open house and presentation of Flathead County Growth Policy 6-9 p.m. Evergreen Junior High School gym, 20 W. Evergreen Dr.

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.

Wednesday

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.

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. Topics include disease management, weed control, oilseed and mint crops. Call 755-4303.

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

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.

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

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.

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.