Today
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.
Yoga session 9-11 a.m. today at Lone Pine State Park. 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.
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.
3 Flathead County Solid Waste District board meets at 5 p.m. at the landfill office.
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.
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.
Lone Pine State Park's Adult Summer Workshop series presents Lucinda Layne of Crown Photography on outdoor photography skills, 7-9 p.m. Bring your camera, and four of your photos. Free to the public. Call Melissa Sladek, 755-2706.
Thursday
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.
Montana Veterans Home, 400 Veterans Dr., Columbia Falls, open house at 3 p.m., to welcome new Director of Nursing Joren Underdahl and new Staff Development Coordinator Mary Ward. All welcome. Call 892-3256.
Human Equinus hosts an open house 3-7 p.m., 164 Wheeler Lane, Whitefish. Call 862-2710. All welcome.
Flathead County Library board meets at 3 p.m., at the Flathead County Library meeting room, Kalispell. Contact Kim Crowley, library director, at 758-5826.
Red Cross blood drive, 4-7 p.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Whitefish Stage, Kalispell.
Montana Senator Conrad Burns' field representative, Denise Smith, holds community outreach hours 10:30 a.m. to noon, Lake County Courthouse, 106 Fourth Ave. E., Polson. Call 257-3360 or 800-344-1513.
Kalispell Senior Citizens potluck supper, 5 p.m. potluck 5:30 p.m., RSVP Kitchen Band performs at 6:15 p.m., Kalispell Senior Center, 403 Second Ave. W. All area seniors welcome. Call 257-1598.
Red Cross First Aid Basics certification training, 6:30 p.m., at the office, 126 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell. Cost $30. Call 752-6433 to pre-register.
Flathead County Fair board meets 7 p.m., Expo Building.