Today

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

Safe Sitter baby-sitting training for boys and girls 11-13 years old 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., North Valley Hospital Falls Room. Cost $35. Call 863-3630 to pre-register.

Montana Senator Conrad Burns' field representative, Denise Smith, holds community outreach hours 10:30 a.m. to noon, Troy City Hall, 301 E. Kootenai Ave. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.

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, noon to 5 p.m., North Valley Hospital Lake Room. Call 755-7237 to make an appointment.

3 Kalispell Technical Advisory Committee meets 1:30 p.m., Kalispell City Chambers, 312 First Ave. E. Topics include bypass, Transportation Plan, Meridian Road and other road construction activities. Public welcome.

Diabetes support group meets 5-7 p.m., Buffalo Hill Conference Center, KRMC. Greg Deamer talks about "New Advancements in Insulin Pumps and Glucose Sensing Devices." Free.

Flathead City-County Board of Health meets 2-4 p.m., second floor conference room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Ave. W. Kalispell.

Whitefish Chamber of Commerce Gone Fishin' 5-7 p.m. at In Sink Quality Plumbing & Heating, 901 Wisconsin Ave. Refreshments served. Call 862-3501.

Montana Department of Labor and Industry board for Private Alternative Adolescent Residential/Outdoor Programs hosts a public meeting 7-9 p.m., Glacier Conference Room, North Valley Hospital. Comments regarding private schools in the area will be addressed.

26th annual Glacier Street Rod Association Cruise-in and Show and Shine, 6 p.m., Kalispell Dairy Queen. Public invited to walking tour of participating cars.

Chef Andy Blanton teaches a cooking class featuring two classic New Orleans dishes 7 p.m., Gilman Woodworking Inc., 245 Twin Bridges Road, Whitefish. Cost $65. Proceeds go to Share Our Strength's New Orleans Restaurant Relief Fund. Class size limited. Call Cafe Kandahar at 862-6247.

Friday

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

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

Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

38th annual Arts in the Park today through July 23, Depot Park, Kalispell. Hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 21-22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 23. Over 100 booths. Live entertainment, children's activities, concessions. Admission $3 daily, $4 advance weekend admission, or $5 at the entrance. Under 12, free. Call the Hockaday Museum of Art, 755-5268.

Glacier Country Pachyderm meets noon to 1 p.m. The Bulldog, Kalispell. Guest speaker Eric Giles from Flathead County Planning and Zoning staff talks about the county growth policy draft. Lunch $9. Open to public.

A 10-minute power outage will be experienced at 2 p.m. for Flathead Electric customers west of Kila, on U.S. 2, including Jackson Draw; and the top of Idaho Hill in Marion to 15 miles south of Libby. Members on West Valley Drive toward Marion may also experience the outage, which is due to preventative maintenance work.

Saturday

Third annual "Sailing into the Future" benefit regatta for Discovery Developmental Center, North Flathead Yacht Club, Somers. Races begin 9 a.m. Children's activities, silent auction, music by Montana Beargrass Band begins at 3 p.m., barbecue at 4:30 p.m., awards at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

26th annual Glacier Street Rod Run parade 10 a.m., on Sixth Street West north to Main Street, Kalispell. Show and Shine 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. First Avenue West, south of Kalispell Center Mall. Free. Public welcome.

Mission Mountain Winery hosts a free event, "Matching Wines with the Foods of Summer," 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., U.S. 93 in Dayton, west shore of Flathead Lake. All welcome.

Amputee Support Group meets at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at 501 Two Mile Dr., five blocks west of fairgrounds off of Meridian Road. Care givers, friends and family also welcome. No dues. Call 270-4152.

Passport Fair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kalispell Main Post Office, 350 N. Meridian Road. Get information on changes in passport requirements for traveling to Canada and abroad and learn requirements for applying for a passport. Call 755-6450.

South Kalispell Volunteer Fire Department will be using their fire trucks for a car wash fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Rosauer's parking lot. Donations accepted.

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

World renowned kayak guide Wayne Horodowich in conjunction with Silver Moon Kayak presents "The Soft Skills of Guiding," 7-10 p.m. Sons of Norway Hall, 347 First Ave. E., Kalispell. $5 suggestion donation for hall rental. Public invited. Call 752-3794.

Sunday

Flathead Audubon canoe trip from Presentine Bar to Leisure Island. Meet at 9 a.m. at Kalispell K-Mart. Bring canoe, life jackets and lunch. Call Dan or Susannah Casey at 857-3143 to sign up. Everyone welcome.

Violence Free Crisis Line Summer Musicfest 2-8 p.m., Raceway Park, Kalispell. Live music all day; children's activities 3-5 p.m. Advance tickets $20 adults; $15 students and seniors over 55, available at all Montana Coffee Traders Books West, Kalispell; Electric Avenue Books, Bigfork; and Trails West Eagle Bend Realty, Lakeside. Call 752-4735.

Monday

Red Cross blood drive, 2-6 p.m., at the center's new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell.

Bibler Summer Garden Tours 5:30 and 7 p.m. today through July 28. Advanced tickets only, $10 adults, $3 children. Call 756-FVCC or 756-3912. Proceeds support FVCC scholarships.

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

Tuesday

Red Cross blood drive, noon to 5 p.m., Polson Methodist Church.

Flathead Building Association "Raise the Roof" public social, 5:30 p.m. July 25, Vann's, 2185 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell. Refreshments and raffles. Call 752-2422.

Flathead County Democrats potluck picnic 5:30 p.m., Lawrence Park, Kalispell. Meet the local Democratic candidates. Beverages and table service furnished. Call 756-8992 or 756-7859.

Red Cross Adult CPR certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.

Flathead Valley All Star Cheerleaders mini-clinic today through July 28, with performance during Heritage Days Parade July 29, in Columbia Falls. Call 755-3867.

Wednesday

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.

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.

Red Cross open house 3-6 p.m., at its new location, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Tour facilities. Refreshments. All are welcome. Call Director Gayle Wilhelm, 752-6433.

Free Falun Dafa class 7 p.m., Flathead County Library Community Room, Kalispell. Learn gentle, easy movements to improve mind and body. Contact Laurie Hammill, 755-4907; or Katherine Combes, 257-9798.